2017 CHEVROLET SS Owners Manual

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind yourvehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, there arethree buttons at the bottom of themirror. See your dealer for moreinformation on the system and howto subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStarOverview0378.
To a v o i d a c c i d e n t a l O n S t a r c a l l s ,clean the mirror with the ignition off.Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft toweldampened with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automaticallydims to reduce the glare of theheadlamps from behind. Thisfeature comes on when the vehicleis started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys024.

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The power window switches on thedriver door control all the windows.Each passenger door has a switchthat controls only that window.
Power window switches work whenthe ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)0232.
Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch to raise thewindow.
Express Window Operation
Windows with an express-down orexpress-up feature allow the windowto be lowered or raised withoutholding the switch. Pull a windowswitch up or press it down all theway, release it, and the windowgoes up or down automatically. Stopthe window by pressing or pullingthe switch in the same direction asecond time, or by briefly operatingthe switch to the first detent in eitherdirection.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If an object is in the path of thewindow when the express-up isactive, the window will stop at theobstruction and auto-reverse to apreset factory position. Weatherconditions such as severe icing maycause the window to auto-reverse.The window will return to normaloperation after the obstruction orcondition is removed.
Rear Window Lockout
Pressoto prevent rear seat
passengers from operating thewindows. The indicator lightilluminates when on. Press again toturn the feature off.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle hasbeen recharged or disconnectedand the windows cannot be closedautomatically, a warning messagewill display in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). To reprogram thewindows:
1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,or Retained AccessoryPower (RAP).
2. Press and hold the powerwindow switch until the windowis fully open.
3. Pull the power window switchup until the window is fullyclosed and keep holding theswitch up for an additionaltwo seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.

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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow or, if equipped, extendalong the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, theswitches used to operate it are onthe overhead console. The ignitionmust be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) to operatethe sunroof. SeeIgnition Positions0229andRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)0232.
Open/Close :Press and hold therear or front of the switch (1) toopen or close the sunroof. Thesunshade automatically opens withthe sunroof, but must be closedmanually.
Express-Open :Press and releasethe rear of the switch (1) toexpress-open the sunroof.
Vent/Close :Press and hold therear of the switch (2) to vent thesunroof. Press and hold the front ofthe switch (2) to close.
The sunroof cannot be opened orclosed if the vehicle has anelectrical failure.

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Dirt and debris may collect on thesunroof seal or in the track. Thiscould cause an issue with sunroofoperation or noise. It could also plugthe water drainage system.Periodically open the sunroof andremove any obstacles or loosedebris. Wipe the sunroof seal androof sealing area using a cleancloth, mild soap, and water. Do notremove grease from the sunroof.

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44 Seats and Restraints
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 46Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 47Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Rear Seats
Rear SeatPass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . . 51
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 56Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 56Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 59When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Passenger Sensing System . . . 63Servicing the Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 68Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 68Replacing Airbag System Partsafter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Infants and Young Children . . . . 71Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 73Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 75Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 76
Replacing LATCH System PartsAfter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theRear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theFront Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Head Restraints
Front Seats
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
The vehicle's front seats haveadjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions.
Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of the restraint is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant'shead. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash.
To r a i s e o r l o w e r t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t ,press the button located on the sideof the head restraint, and pull up orpush the head restraint down, andrelease the button. Pull and push onthe head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it islocked in place.
The front seat outboard headrestraints are not removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicle’srearseatshaveheadrestraints in the outboard seatingpositions that cannot be adjusted.
The rear outboard head restraintsare not removable.

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Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
{Warning
Yo u c a n l o s e c o n t r o l o f t h e
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t :
.Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the seat bymoving the rear of the control upor down.
.Raise or lower the front part ofthe seat cushion by moving thefront of the control up or down.
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t b a c k , s e eReclining Seatbacks047.
To a d j u s t t h e l u m b a r s u p p o r t , s e eLumbar Adjustment046.
Lumbar Adjustment
To i n c r e a s e o r d e c r e a s e l u m b a rsupport, slide the control forward orrearward.

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Reclining Seatbacks
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t b a c k :
.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined ifthe vehicle is moving.