2017 CHEVROLET SS warning light

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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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Door Ajar Light
If equipped, this light comes onwhen a door is open or not securelylatched. Before driving, check thatall doors are properly closed. SeeDoor Ajar Messages011 4.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information aboutthe vehicle. It also displays warningmessages if a system problem isdetected. SeeVehicle Messages011 3.AllmessagesappearintheDIC display in the center of theinstrument cluster.
The vehicle may also have featuresthat can be customized through thecontrols on the radio. SeeVehiclePersonalization0120.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays,which can be accessed by using theDIC buttons on the turn signal leverto the left of the steering wheel. TheDIC displays trip, fuel, vehiclesystem information, and warningmessages if a system problem isdetected.
1.SET/CLR:Press to set,or press and hold to clear, themenu item displayed.
2.\:Use the band to scroll
through the items ineach menu.
3.MENU:Press to display theDIC menus. This button is alsoused to return to or exit the lastscreen displayed on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press MENU on the turn signallever until Trip/Fuel Menu is
displayed. Use\to scroll through
the following possible menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip
.Fuel Range
.Average Fuel Economy
.Instantaneous Fuel Economy

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.Units
.Tire Pressure Monitoring
.Remaining Oil Life
Battery Voltage
This display, available on somevehicles, shows the current batteryvoltage. If the voltage is in thenormal range, the value will display.For example, the display may readBattery Voltage 15.0 Volts. Thevehicle's charging system regulatesvoltage based on the state of thebattery. The battery voltage canfluctuate while viewing thisinformation on the DIC. This isnormal. SeeCharging System Light0100.Ifthereisaproblemwiththebattery charging system, the DICwill display a message.
Speed Warning
This display is used to set thevehicle speed at which the speedwarning chime sounds and the alertis displayed. The speed can be setby pressing SET/CLR while thespeed warning display is showing.
Units
Move\to switch between metric
or US when the Units display isactive. Press SET/CLR to confirmthe setting. This will change thedisplays on the cluster and DIC toeither metric or English (US)measurements.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
This display will show a vehicle withthe approximate pressures of allfour tires. Tire pressure is displayedin either kilopascal (kPa) or poundsper square inch (psi). SeeTirePressure Monitor Operation0312.
Remaining Oil Life
This display shows an estimate ofthe oil's remaining useful life. If 99%is displayed, that means 99% of thecurrent oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will appear on the display.SeeEngine Oil Messages011 5.The oil should be changed as soonas possible. SeeEngine Oil0275.In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance isrecommended in the MaintenanceSchedule. SeeMaintenanceSchedule0349.
Remember, the Remaining Oil Lifedisplay must be reset after each oilchange. It will not reset itself. Also,be careful not to reset the Oil Lifedisplay accidentally at any timeother than when the oil has justbeen changed. It cannot be resetaccurately until the next oil change.To r e s e t t h e e n g i n e o i l l i f e s y s t e m ,press SET/CLR while the Oil Lifedisplay is active. SeeEngine OilLife System0277.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.

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With HUD, some informationconcerning the operation of thevehicle is projected onto thewindshield. The image is projectedthrough the HUD lens on top of theinstrument panel. The informationappears as an image focused outtoward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image
as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD may display some of thefollowing alerts or information forvehicles equipped with thesefeatures:
.Speedometer
.Ta c h o m e t e r
.High Beam Indicator Symbol
.Forward Collision Alert Warnings
.Audio Functions
.Navigation
.Transmission Position
.Shift Up Meter
.Cruise Control Active
The HUD control is to the left of thesteering wheel.
To a d j u s t t h e H U D i m a g e :
1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
Use the following settings to adjustthe HUD.
$(Image Adjustment) :Pressdown or up to center the HUDimage. The HUD image can only beadjusted up and down, not sideto side.
PA G E ( D i s p l a y V i e w ) :Press toselect the display view. Turnclockwise or counterclockwise tobrighten or dim the display. Turncompletely counterclockwise to turnthe display off.
The HUD image will automaticallydim and brighten to compensate foroutside lighting. The HUDbrightness control can also beadjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarilylight up depending on the angle andposition of the sunlight on the HUDdisplay. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could makethe HUD image harder to see.

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NO REMOTE DETECTED
PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART
or NO REMOTE DETECTED
PRESS CLUTCH TO RESTART
This message displays if the RKEtransmitter is no longer detected inthe vehicle. Press the brake pedalor clutch to restart the vehicle.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when thebattery in the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter needs to bereplaced. See“BatteryReplacement”underRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation025.
USE TRANSMITTER POCKET
TO START
This message displays when tryingto start the vehicle if an RKEtransmitter is not detected. Thetransmitter battery may be weak.See“Starting the Vehicle with a LowTransmitter Battery”underRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation025.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when theautomatic light control has beenturned on or off. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0127.
CHECK XXX TURN
SIGNAL LAMP
When one of the turn signals is out,this message displays to showwhich bulb needs to be replaced.SeeBulb Replacement0293andReplacement Bulbs0294.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if theturn signal has been left on. Turn offthe turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
This message displays when theForward Collision Alert has beenturned off.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED
CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message displays when thecamera is blocked. Cleaning theoutside of the windshield behind therearview mirror may correct theissue. The Lane Departure Warningsystem will not operate. ForwardCollision Alert (FCA) may not workor may not work as well.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
UNAVAILABLE
This message displays whenattempting to activate the LaneDeparture Warning (LDW) systemwhen it is temporarily unavailable.The LDW system does not needservice.

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Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE AC SYSTEM
This message displays if there is aproblem with the air conditioningsystem. Take the vehicle to yourdealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chimemay sound when there may be aproblem with the power steeringsystem. If this message displaysand a reduction in steeringperformance or loss of powersteering assistance is noticed, seeyour dealer.
SERVICE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
This message displays when theMagnetic Ride Control system hasdetected a malfunction and thevehicle speed will be limited. Thesystem must be serviced. See yourdealer. SeeDriver Mode Control0247and“SPEED LIMITED TOXXX”underVehicle SpeedMessages0120.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays if there is aproblem with the vehicle. Take thevehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed whenattempting to start an automatictransmission equipped vehiclewithout first pressing the brakepedal.
PRESS CLUTCH TO START
This message is displayed whenattempting to start a manualtransmission equipped vehiclewithout first pressing the clutchpedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there isaproblemwiththepushbuttonstartsystem. Take the vehicle to yourdealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is aproblem with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS). SeeTirePressure Monitor Operation0312for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when thesystem is learning new tires. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation0312for more information.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when thepressure in one or more of thevehicle's tires is low.
There is also an icon with thewarning that will indicate thelocation of the low tire.
The low tire pressure warning lightwill also come on. SeeTirePressure Light0106.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 126Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Automatic HeadlampSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 127Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Battery Power Protection . . . . . 130
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
There are four positions:
O:Briefly turn to this position toturn the automatic light control off oron again.
AUTO :Automatic operation of theheadlamps at normal brightness andother exterior lamps.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
5:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
The headlamps must be on for thisfeature to work.
Push the turn signal lever awayfrom you to turn the high beams on.
The3indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when thehigh-beam headlamps are on.
Push the lever away from you toreturn to low beams.
Flash-to-Pass
To f l a s h t h e h i g h b e a m s , p u l l t h elever toward you. The lamps remainon high beam as long as the leveris held.

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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.