2017 CHEVROLET SS ESP

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The modes and available settings are:
DriverModeTCS StabiliTrak LaunchControlTo r q u eVectoringMRC EPS PedalModeBi ModalExhaust
Track Competitive Competitive On OnPerformance/TrackCompetitive Track Sport
In Track Driver Mode, TCS andStabiliTrak are adjusted and LaunchControl is available. Adjust yourdriving style to account for the moreavailable performance. See“LaunchControl”later in this section.
Track Driver Mode will return to theprevious setting, Touring, Sport orPerformance, when the vehicle isrestarted.
Pressgtwice quickly to set Track
Driver Mode. Messages display inthe Driver Information Center (DIC).SeeRide Control System Messages011 7.Also,theStabiliTrakOFFlight and TCS OFF light stay onwhen the vehicle is in TrackDriver Mode.
To r e t u r n t h e v e h i c l e t o n o r m a l T C S
and StabiliTrak operation, pressg.
Track Driver Mode will return to theprevious setting.
Pedal Mode
In Track Driver Mode or with TCSoff, the accelerator pedal responseis changed to allow for smootherthrottle control on a track.
Launch Control (ManualTransmissions Only)
This feature is available in TrackDriver Mode, and allows the vehicleto reach high levels of accelerationin a straight line. Launch Controladjusts tire slip during standing startlaunches. Use this feature duringclosed course race events whereconsistent zero to sixty and quartermile times are desirable.
Launch Control is onlyavailable when:
.Track Driver Mode is selected.
.The vehicle is not moving.
.The steering wheel is pointingstraight.
.The clutch pedal is pressed andthe vehicle is in 1 (First) gear.
.The accelerator pedal is rapidlyapplied to wide open throttle.
This feature initially limits enginespeed as the accelerator pedal israpidly pressed to wide openthrottle. A smooth, quick release ofthe clutch pedal, while maintainingthe fully pressed accelerator pedal,will manage wheel slip. SeeManualTr a n s m i s s i o n0240.

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hold upwards to accelerate. If cruisecontrol is already active, use toincrease vehicle speed.
SET/✓:Move the thumbwheel downbriefly to set the speed and activatecruise control. If cruise control isalready active, use to decreasespeed.
The speedometer reading can bedisplayed in either English or metricunits. SeeDriver Information Center(DIC)0108.Theincrementvalueused depends on the unitsdisplayed.
Setting Cruise Control
If1is on when not in use, SET/- or
RES/+ could get bumped and gointo cruise when not desired. Keep1off when cruise control is notbeing used.
To s e t a s p e e d :
1. Press1.
2. Get to the speed desired.
3. Move the thumbwheel downtoward SET/✓and release it.
4. Remove foot from theaccelerator.
The cruise control indicator on theinstrument cluster turns green aftercruise control has been set to thedesired speed. SeeInstrumentCluster096.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at adesired speed and then the brakes
are applied or*is pressed, the
cruise control is disengaged withouterasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle reaches about40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move thethumbwheel up toward RES/+briefly. The vehicle returns to theprevious set speed.
Increasing Speed While UsingCruise Control
If the cruise control system isalready activated:
.Move the thumbwheel up towardRES/+ and hold it until thedesired speed is reached, thenrelease it.
.To i n c r e a s e t h e s p e e d i n s m a l lincrements, move thethumbwheel up toward RES/+briefly. For each press, thevehicle goes about 1.6 km/h(1 mph) faster.
Reducing Speed While UsingCruise Control
If the cruise control system isalready activated:
.Move the thumbwheel towardSET/✓and hold until the desiredlower speed is reached, thenrelease it.
.To d e c r e a s e t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d i nsmall increments, move thethumbwheel toward SET/✓briefly. For each press, thevehicle goes about 1.6 km/h(1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle WhileUsing Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal toincrease the vehicle speed. Whenyou take your foot off the pedal, thevehicle slows down to the previouslyset cruise control speed. Whilepressing the accelerator pedal or

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shortly following the release tooverride cruise control, brieflymoving the thumbwheel towardSET/–will result in cruise control setto the current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control workson hills depends upon the vehiclespeed, load, and the steepness ofthe hills. When going up steep hills,you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain thevehicle speed. When goingdownhill, you might have to brake orshift to a lower gear to keep yourspeed down. If the brake pedal isapplied, cruise control willdisengage.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to disengagecruise control:
.Step lightly on the brake pedalor clutch for a manualtransmission.
.Press*.
.Shift the transmission toN(Neutral).
.To t u r n o f f t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l ,
press1.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if1is pressed
or if the vehicle is turned off.
Driver Assistance
Systems
This vehicle may have features thatwork together to help avoid crashesor reduce crash damage whiledriving, backing, and parking. Readthis entire section before usingthese systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These
systems do not replace the need
for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or see
alerts or warnings provided by
these systems. Failure to use
proper care when driving may
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage. SeeDefensive Driving
0217.
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Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA systemsearches for and steers the vehicleinto parallel or perpendicular parkingspots. When using APA, you muststill shift gears, and control thebrakes and accelerator. The Driverinformation Center (DIC) andaudible beeps help to guide parkingmaneuvers.
{Warning
APA does not apply the brakes.
APA may not detect objects in the
parking space, objects that are
soft or narrow, objects high off the
ground such as flatbed trucks,
or objects below ground level
such as large potholes. Always
verify that the parking space is
appropriate for parking a vehicle.
APA does not respond to changes
in the parking space, such as
movement of an adjacent vehicle,
or a person or object entering the
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Warning (Continued)
parking space. APA does not
detect or avoid traffic that is
behind or alongside of the
vehicle. Always be prepared to
stop the vehicle during the
parking maneuver.
PressOon the center console to
enable the system to search for aparking space that is large enoughand within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle.The vehicle speed must be below30 km/h (18 mph).
The system cannot:
.Detect whether it is a legalparking space.
.Park exactly lined up with thevehicle next to it if the spot isapproached at an angle or if theparking space is angled.
.Park exactly centered in a spotthat is marked too large.
.Always detect short curbs.
If equipped with perpendicularparking mode, press and hold theAPA button during the searchprocess to switch the APA parkingmode between perpendicular andparallel parking. APA searches forparking spaces to the right of thevehicle. To search for a parkingspace to the left, turn on the left turnsignal.

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After completely passing a largeenough space bordered by twovehicles or other objects, an audiblebeep occurs and a red symboldisplays in the DIC.
APA will instruct the vehicle to stoponce a large enough space is found.Follow the instructions in the DIC.When instructed to drive in reverse,shift to R (Reverse) to engageautomatic steering. The steering
wheel will vibrate briefly as areminder to remove hands from thesteering wheel. Check surroundingsand continue braking or acceleratingas needed, and be prepared to stopto avoid vehicles, pedestrians,or objects. If the vehicle is inR(Reverse),butdoesnotsteerintothe expected space, this may bebecause the system is maneuveringthe vehicle into a previouslydetected space. The APA systemdoes not need service.
ADICprogressarrowdisplaysthestatus of the parking maneuver.Depending on the space size,additional maneuvers may berequired, and there will be additionalinstructions. When changing gears,allow the automatic steering tocomplete before continuing theparking maneuver. Upon completionof a successful maneuver, APA willbeep and display a PARKINGCOMPLETE message. Place thevehicle in P (Park) for an automatictransmission or in N (Neutral) withthe parking brake set for a manualtransmission.
APA may automatically disengage if:
.The steering wheel is used bythe driver.
.The vehicle exceeds10 km/h (6 mph).
.There is a failure with the APAsystem.
.Electronic stability control orantilock brakes are activated.
.An important vehicle message isdisplayed in the DIC.
APA search is only available whenthe vehicle speed is below 30 km/h(18 mph).
The APA system is constantlyscanning for parking spaces whenthe vehicle is moving forward.Asuitablespacewillbeofferedeven when the APA button ispressed after the initial drive-by.
The APA system is capable ofparking in subsequent spots afterthe first parking space is found.
To c a n c e l A PA , p r e s s t h e A PAbutton again.

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the alert timing. The range ofselectable alert timing may not beappropriate for all drivers anddriving conditions.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessaryalerts for turning vehicles, vehiclesin other lanes, objects that are notvehicles, or shadows. These alertsare normal operation and thevehicle does not need service.
Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem tooperate properly, cleaning theoutside of the windshield in front ofthe camera sensor and the front ofthe vehicle may correct the issue.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is alane-changing aid that assistsdrivers with avoiding crashes thatoccur with moving vehicles in theside blind zone (or spot) areas. TheSBZA warning display will light up in
the corresponding outside sidemirror and will flash if the turn signalis on.
{Warning
SBZA does not alert the driver to
vehicles rapidly approaching
outside of the side blind zones,
pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals. It may not provide
alerts when changing lanes under
all driving conditions. Failure to
use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. Before
making a lane change, always
check mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone ofapproximately one lane over fromboth sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m(11 ft). The height of the zone isapproximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. Thiszone starts at approximately themiddle of the vehicle and goes back5m (16ft).
How the System Works
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unsafe to change lanes. Beforemaking a lane change, check theSBZA display, check mirrors, glanceover your shoulder, and use the turnsignals.
Left Side Mirror
Display
Right Side Mirror
Display
When the vehicle is started, bothoutside mirror SBZA displays willbriefly come on to indicate thesystem is operating. When thevehicle is in a forward gear, the left-or right-side mirror display will lightup if a moving vehicle is detected inthat blind zone. If the turn signal isactivated in the same direction of adetected vehicle, this display willflash as an extra warning not tochange lanes.
SBZA can be disabled throughvehicle personalization. See“Collision/Detection Systems”underVehicle Personalization0120.If SBZA is disabled by the driver,the SBZA mirror displays will notlight up.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
SBZA displays may not come onwhen passing a vehicle quickly orfor a stopped vehicle. SBZA mayalert to objects attached to thevehicle, such as a bicycle, or objectextending out to either side of thevehicle. This is normal systemoperation; the vehicle does not needservice.
SBZA may not always alert thedriver to vehicles in the side blindzone, especially in wet conditions.The system does not need to beserviced. The system may light updue to guardrails, signs, trees,shrubs, and other non-movingobjects. This is normal systemoperation; the vehicle does not needservice.
SBZA may not operate when theSBZA sensors in the left or rightcorners of the rear bumper arecovered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. Forcleaning instructions, see "Washingthe Vehicle" underExterior Care0338.IftheDICstilldisplaysthesystem unavailable message aftercleaning both sides of the vehicletoward the rear corners of thevehicle, see your dealer.
If the SBZA displays do not light upwhen vehicles are in the blind zoneand the system is clean, the systemmay need service. Take the vehicleto your dealer.
When SBZA is disabled for anyreason other than the driver turningit off, the Side Blind Zone Alert Onoption will not be available on thepersonalization menu.
Radio Frequency Information
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.

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1.Engine Compartment FuseBlock0295.
2. Coolant Recovery Reservoirand Dipstick Cap. SeeCoolingSystem0280.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. SeeEngine Oil0275.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. SeeEngine Oil0275.
5. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). SeeCooling System0280.
6. Radiator Pressure Cap. SeeCooling System0280.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0335.
8. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.SeeBrake Fluid0287orHydraulic Clutch0279.
9.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter0279.
10. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. SeeWasher Fluid0286.
11 . R e m o t e N e g a t i v e (✓)Terminal.SeeJump Starting - NorthAmerica0335.
Engine Oil
To e n s u r e p r o p e r e n g i n eperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:
.Use engine oil approved to theproper specification and of theproper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.
.Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See“CheckingEngine Oil”and“When to AddEngine Oil”in this section.
.Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. SeeEngine OilLife System0277.
.Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See“What to Do withUsed Oil”in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,every 650 km (400 mi), especiallyprior to a long trip. The engine oildipstick handle is a loop. SeeEngine Compartment Overview0274for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center(DIC) message displays, check theoil level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To g e t a n a c c u r a t e r e a d i n g , p a r kthe vehicle on level ground.Check the engine oil level afterthe engine has been off for atleast two hours. Checking theengine oil level on steep gradesor too soon after engine shutoffcan result in incorrect readings.Accuracy improves when