2017 CHEVROLET SS fuel

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reception, the antenna connectorneeds to be properly attached to thepost on the glass.
If attaching a cell phone antenna tothe glass, attach it between the gridlines.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Caution
Do not apply aftermarket glass
tinting with metallic film. The
metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
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the backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is locatedon the roof of the vehicle. It is usedfor OnStar®(if equipped), SiriusXMSatellite Radio, and GPS (GlobalPositioning System). Keep clear ofobstructions for clear reception.If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it isopen, reception can also beaffected.
Quick Info
Quick Info gives access to quickinformation on Audio, OnStarTurn-by-Turn (if equipped), 5-dayForecast, Nearby Fuel Stations, andMovie Show Times.
To a c c e s s , t o u c h t h e Q u i c k I n f o i c o non the Home Page or press INFOon the center stack. Depending onthe system and if the options areavailable for that region, someoptions may be grayed out.
Audio Info :Displays informationon the current item playing.
OnStar Turn by Turn :Displaysthe next maneuver in a route. SeeOnStar®Destination Download0180.

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5-day Forecast :Displays the5-day forecast for the weatherstation closest to the currentlocation. See“SiriusXM Travel LinkWeather”inSatellite Radio0142.
Nearby Fuel Stations :Displaysfuel prices and distances for closefuel stations. See“SiriusXM TravelLink Weather”under“SiriusXMTravel Link (If Equipped)”inSatelliteRadio0142.
Movie Showtimes :Displays a listof movies playing in the theatersclosest to current location. See“SiriusXM Travel Link MovieListings”inSatellite Radio0142.
Pandora Internet Radio
Pandora (if equipped) is a freeInternet radio service that streamspersonalized radio stations basedon artists, songs, genres, andcomedians. Create stations usingthe Pandora website or smartphone
application, then use-(thumbs up)
or,(thumbs down) to personalize
stations. To set up an account, or formore information, go towww.pandora.com.
AphoneortabletwithInternetconnection and the Pandoraapplication installed is required.Personal cell phone data plans areused. Make sure the latest versionis installed on the device and thevolume is turned up.
To i n s t a l l P a n d o r a :
.On an Android™phone orAndroid Tablet, go to the AndroidPlay Store, and search forPandora. Install to the phone,not to the SD card.
.On a BlackBerry®phone, go tothe BlackBerry App World™andsearch for Pandora.
.On an iPhone®,iPad®,oriPodtouch®,gototheiTunes®Storeand search for Pandora.
Launching Pandora
Connect the iPhone, iPad, or iPodtouch to the USB port, or connectan Android or BlackBerry throughBluetooth. SeeUSB0158
orBluetooth0195.Forfirst-timeuse, set up stations beforeconnecting to the vehicle. ThePandora icon will be available onthe Home Page and the sourcepop-up displays if the latestapplication is installed on thedevice.
Using the iPhone, iPod touch,or iPad
1. Plug the device into the USBport. The phone screen mustbe unlocked.
2. To launch, do one of thefollowing:
.Launch the application onthe device.
.To u c h t h e P a n d o r a i c o n o nthe Home Page.
.Pressb/gand say
“Pandora”or“TunePandora.”
.Accept any notification onthe screen of the device.
To r e l a u n c h P a n d o r a , p r e s s S R C Eon the center stack or press SRC onthe steering wheel controls.

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Destination Confirmation
Multiple options are available on theDestination Confirmation display:
Start Guidance :To u c h t o s t a r t aroute calculation to the displayeddestination.
Show on Map :To u c h t o s w i t c h t othe map view with the displayeddestination centered on the map.
Route Options :To u c h t o c h a n g eroute options. See“Route Options”following.
Call :To u c h t o i n i t i a t e a p h o n e c a l lto the displayed phone number,if phone capability is available.
Save as Home :To u c h t o s a v e t h edisplayed destination as your homedestination. The home destinationwill be stored at the top of the list ofdestinations in the address book.
Save/Edit :To u c h t o s a v e t h edisplayed destination into theaddress book. If the displayeddestination is already stored in theaddress book, Edit will show as themenu item.
Route Options
To u c h t o d i s p l a y v a r i o u s r o u t eoptions.
Alternative Routes :If enabled, thesystem will provide an additionaldisplay after Start Guidance hasbeen selected. Select Fastest,Shortest, or Eco calculated routesbefore selecting GO.
Fastest :This calculates for thequickest route.
Shortest :This calculates for theshortest route.
Eco :This calculates for the mostfuel efficient route based on speedand distance.
Under the Route Options menu,there are route preferences that bydefault are all enabled.Acheckmarkplacednexttoeachpreference indicates this. All ofthese preferences are used whencalculating the route. If any of thesepreferences are unselected, theroute will be calculated withoutincluding these preferences.
Use Highways :Deselect to avoidmajor roads.
Use Toll Roads :Deselect to avoidtoll roads.
Use Ferries :Deselect to avoidferries.
Use Tunnels :Deselect to avoidtunnels.
Use Time Restricted :Deselect toavoid time restricted roads.
Use Car Train :Deselect to avoidcar trains.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 218Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 219Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 222Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 223Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 225Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 229Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 231Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Shifting Into Park (AutomaticTransmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Parking over ThingsThat Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 236Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 240
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 242Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 244
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 247Track Driver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 251
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 253Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 254Assistance Systems forDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 266Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Trailer Towing
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On ElectricalEquipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268

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the fan speed to the highestsetting. See“ClimateControl Systems.”
For more information about CO,
seeEngine Exhaust0235.
To s a v e f u e l , r u n t h e e n g i n e f o rshort periods to warm the vehicleand then shut the engine off andpartially close the window. Movingabout to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,when running the engine, push theaccelerator pedal slightly so theengine runs faster than the idlespeed. This keeps the batterycharged to restart the vehicle and tosignal for help with the headlamps.Do this as little as possible, tosave fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin thewheels to free the vehicle whenstuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the tractionsystem to free the vehicle, turn thetraction system off and use therocking method. SeeTr a c t i o nControl/Electronic Stability Control0245.
{Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left andright to clear the area around thefront wheels. Turn off any tractionsystem. Shift back and forthbetween R (Reverse) and a lowforward gear, spinning the wheelsas little as possible. To preventtransmission wear, wait until thewheels stop spinning before shiftinggears. Release the acceleratorpedal while shifting, and presslightly on the accelerator pedalwhen the transmission is in gear.Slowly spinning the wheels in theforward and reverse directionscauses a rocking motion that couldfree the vehicle. If that does not getthe vehicle out after a few tries, itmight need to be towed out. If thevehicle does need to be towed out,seeTo w i n g t h e V e h i c l e0337.

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Example 2
1.Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 2 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2.Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs)
◊5=340kg(750lbs).
3.Available Cargo Weight
=113kg(250lbs).
Example 3
1.Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
2.Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 91 kg
(200 lbs)◊5 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
3.Available Cargo Weight
=0kg(0lbs).
Refer to the vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information label for
specific information about the
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined
weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed
the vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label
Label Example
Avehicle-specificCertification
label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The label
may show the gross weight
capacity of the vehicle, called
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel, and cargo.

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Sport Shift mode can be selectedwhere maximum responsiveness isrequired.
When operated in Sport Shift mode,the transmission will delay upshiftsand allow earlier downshifts.
Performance Mode
In addition, the transmission cansense aggressive driving, at whichpoint it may delay upshifting anddownshift earlier when braking. Thisis designed to maximize vehicleperformance. SeeTr a n s m i s s i o nMessages011 9
To a c t i v a t e S p o r t S h i f t m o d e :
1. Move the shift lever toD(Drive).
2. Push the shift lever to the right.
Sport Mode On is displayed onthe DIC.
Do not move the shift lever to+(Plus) or✓(Minus), otherwiseActive Select mode will beenabled.
3. To return to Normal Shift mode,move the shift lever left, toD(Drive). Sport Mode Off isdisplayed on the DIC.
On the bottom of the display, Sappears as long as Sport Shiftmode is selected.
Normal Shift Mode
Normal shift mode is recommendedfor normal or freeway driving, as itprovides optimum fuel economy.
When the shift lever is moved toD(Drive), normal shift mode isselected.
Manual Mode
Active Select (A/S) Mode
A/S mode allows gears to beselected manually.
It can also provide engine brakingby selecting the appropriate lowergear on a steep downhill grade.
To e n a b l e A / S m o d e :
1. Move the shift lever toD(Drive).
2. Push the lever to the right.
3. Shift to the required gear:
To s h i f t u p a g e a r, b r i e f l y p u s hthe lever forward toward the+(Plus) and release it.
To s h i f t d o w n a g e a r, b r i e f l ypull the lever rearward towardthe✓(Minus) and release it.
After changing the gear andreleasing the shift lever, it returns tothe center position on the right sideof the selector.

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One to Four Shift Message
(V8 Only)
When this message comes on, thevehicle can only be shifted from1(First) to 4(Fourth) instead of1(First) to 2(Second). The messagewill display in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC).
Complete the shift into 4 (Fourth) toturn off this feature. This helps toget the best possible fuel economy.
After shifting to 4 (Fourth), downshiftto a lower gear, if desired.
Caution
Forcing the shift lever into any
gear except 4 (Fourth) when the
1-4 SHIFT message comes on
may damage the transmission.
Shift only from 1 (First) to
4(Fourth) when the message
comes on.
This message will come on when:
.The engine coolant temperatureis higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
.The vehicle is accelerating fromastopandgoing24to31km/h(15 to 19 mph).
.The vehicle is at 33% throttleor less.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS), an advancedelectronic braking system that helpsprevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to driveaway, ABS checks itself.Amomentarymotororclickingnoisemay be heard while this test is goingon, and it may even be noticed thatthe brake pedal moves a little. Thisis normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, thiswarning light stays on. SeeAntilockBrake System (ABS) Warning Light0104.