2017 CHEVROLET SS ignition

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When the vehicle is started, thepassenger airbag status indicatorwill light ON and OFF for severalseconds as a system check. Then,after several more seconds, thestatus indicator will light either ONor OFF to let you know the status ofthe front outboard passenger frontalairbag and knee airbag.
If the word ON is lit on thepassenger airbag status indicator, itmeans that the front outboardpassenger frontal airbag and kneeairbag are allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF is lit on thepassenger airbag status indicator, itmeans that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbagand knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both statusindicator lights remain on, or if thereare no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or thepassenger sensing system. Seeyour dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light099for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turnedon, but the engine is not running, asachecktoshowthelightisworking.
The light turns off when the engineis started. If it does not, have thevehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes onwhile driving, there could be aproblem with the electrical chargingsystem. Have it checked by yourdealer. Driving while this light is oncould drain the battery.
If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’semission control on-boarddiagnostic system. If this light is onwhile the engine is running, amalfunction has been detected andthe vehicle may require service. Thelight should come on to show that itis working when the ignition is inService Mode. SeeIgnitionPositions0229.

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If the light remains on, see yourdealer.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an EmissionsInspection/Maintenance test, thetest equipment will likely connect tothe vehicle's Data LinkConnector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrumentpanel to the left of the steeringwheel. Connecting devices that arenot used to perform an EmissionsInspection/Maintenance test or toservice the vehicle may affectvehicle operation. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0268.Seeyour dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not passinspection if:
.The light is on when the engineis running.
.The light does not come onwhen the ignition is inService Mode.
.Critical emission control systemshave not been completelydiagnosed. If this happens, thevehicle would not be ready forinspection and might requireseveral days of routine drivingbefore the system is ready forinspection. This can happen ifthe 12-volt battery has recentlybeen replaced or run down, or ifthe vehicle has been recentlyserviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle willnot pass or cannot be made readyfor the test.
Service Vehicle Soon
Light
For vehicles with this light, it comeson if a condition exists that mayrequire the vehicle to be taken in forservice.
If the light comes on, take thevehicle to your dealer for service assoon as possible.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe working.

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Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), this lightcomes on briefly when the engine isstarted. It provides informationabout tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more ofthe tires are significantlyunderinflated.
ADriverInformationCenter(DIC)tire pressure message may alsodisplay. SeeTire Messages011 8.Stop as soon as possible, andinflate the tires to the pressure valueshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTire Pressure0309.
When the Light Flashes First andThen Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minuteand then stays on, there may be aproblem with the TPMS. If theproblem is not corrected, the lightwill come on at every ignition cycle.SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0312.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly asthe engine is started. If it does notcome on, have the vehicle servicedby your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, itmeans that oil is not flowing throughthe engine properly. The vehiclecould be low on oil and might havesome other system problem. Seeyour dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge andcomes on briefly when the ignition isturned on as a check to show it isworking.

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Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when iceconditions are possible.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
This message displays when amalfunction is present in theMagnetic Ride Control system. Thevehicle speed will be limited to avalue determined by the vehiclewhen the shock absorber systemhas failed and the shocks are intheir full soft mode. Have the vehicleserviced as soon as possible.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message may display when thewasher fluid level is low. Fill thewindshield washer reservoir as soonas possible. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0274forthe location of the windshieldwasher reservoir. Also, seeWasherFluid0286.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when thewindow needs to be reprogrammed.If the vehicle's battery has beendischarged or disconnected, youmay need to program each frontwindow for the express-up feature towork. SeePower Windows040.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls toaccess the personalization menusfor customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possiblepersonalization features. Dependingon the vehicle, some may not beavailable.
HOME :Press to display the HomePage screen.
TUNE/MENU :Press to entermenus and select menu items. Turnto scroll through the menus.
/BACK :Press to exit or movebackward in a menu.
Entering the PersonalizationMenus
The ignition must be in the ONposition.
1. Press HOME.
2. Select the Config screenbutton.
3. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob tohighlight the desired setting.

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Vehicle Locator Lights
Select to turn this feature on or off.When on, the turn signals flash andthe headlamps and back-up lamps
will turn on whenKis pressed on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter when it is dark outside.
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of howlong the exterior lamps stay onwhen leaving the vehicle when it isdark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute,or 2 Minutes.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Open Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Open Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep thedriver door from locking when thedoor is open. If off, the DelayedDoor Lock menu will be available.
Select On or Off.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows the selection of whichdoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park)and for a manual transmission whenthe ignition is turned off.
Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select On or Off.
Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Veh. Reminder
Remote Unlock Feedback
If equipped, this allows the selectionof what type of feedback is givenwhen unlocking the vehicle with theRKE transmitter.
Select Flash Lights or Off.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows the selection of whattype of feedback is given whenlocking the vehicle with the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only,Horn Only, or Off.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows the selection of which
doors will unlock when pressingK
on the RKE transmitter.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.When set to Driver Door, the driver
door will unlock the first timeKis
pressed and all doors will unlock
whenKis pressed a second time.
When set to All Doors, all of thedoors will unlock with the first press
ofK.

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Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
The vehicle has DRL that illuminateat full intensity when the followingoccur:
.During daylight conditions.
.The engine is running.
If the lamp control is turned to;
or5the DRL will illuminate at
reduced intensity.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside andthe exterior lamp control is in theautomatic position, the headlampsand parking lamps will turn on andoff automatically. SeeExterior LampControls0126.
There is a light sensor on top of theinstrument panel. Do not cover thesensor; otherwise the headlampswill come on when they are notneeded.
The system may also turn on theheadlamps when driving through aparking garage or tunnel.
When it is bright enough outside,the headlamps turn off.
The automatic headlamp systemturns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned toPor the ignition
is off.
The automatic headlamp systemdefaults to on with each ignitioncycle.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|:Press this button on the centerstack near the audio system, tomake the front and rear turn signallamps flash on and off. Press againto turn the flashers off.

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Dome Lamps
The dome lamps are in theoverhead console.
+:Press to turn the lamp onor off.
4:Press to automatically turn onthe lamps when a door is opened,the vehicle is unlocked, or theignition is turned off.
When the interior lamps are set todoor activated, they operateautomatically only when it is dark.
The lamps dim to off after all doorsare closed. They turn off about10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off. They turn off immediatelyif the ignition is turned on and alldoors are closed.
Reading Lamps
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in theoverhead console.
Press(or)to turn the lamp
on or off.
Rear Reading Lamps
The rear reading lamps are in theheadliner.
Press(or)to turn the lamp
on or off.

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most ofthe interior lamps turn on briefly
whenKis pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.After about 30 seconds the exteriorlamps turn off, and then the domeand remaining interior lamps will dimto off.
This feature can be changed. See“Ve h i c l e L o c a t o r L i g h t s”underVehicle Personalization0120.
Exit Lighting
The exterior lamps will illuminate anarea with limited lighting for a setamount of time when the ignition isturned to LOCK/OFF.
This feature can be changed. SeeVehicle Personalization0120.
Battery Power Protection
To p r e v e n t t h e b a t t e r y f r o m b e i n gdrained, the glove box, trunk, andreading lamps automatically turn off10 minutes after the ignition isturned off.
The lamps are reactivated if any ofthe following occur:
.The ignition is turned on.
.The vehicle is unlocked.
.The trunk is opened.