Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this owner’smanual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter may work up to60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press this button to extend the key.The key can be used for all locks.
K:Press to unlock the driver dooror all doors.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can bepersonalized.
Y:Press and hold until the trunkbegins to move.
7:Press and release to initiatevehicle locator. Press and hold for atleast three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press7again to
cancel the panic alarm.
/:PressQand release and then
immediately press and hold/for at
least four seconds to start theengine from outside the vehicle.
SeeKeys024andRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation025.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold/
for at least four seconds or untilthe turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally afterentering.
When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 33Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 36Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 37
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 39Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 40Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
aRemoteKeylessEntry(RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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Q:Press to lock all doors. The turnsignal indicators may flash and/orthe horn may sound on the secondpress to indicate locking. See“Remote Lock Feedback”underVehicle Personalization0120.Ifa
passenger door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors will lock and thenthe driver door will immediatelyunlock. If the driver door is open
whenQis pressed, all doors lock
except the driver door. Thesesettings can be modified. See“Open Door Anti Lock Out”underVehicle Personalization0120.
PressingQmay also arm the alarm
system. SeeVehicle Alarm System036.
K:Press to unlock the driver dooror all doors. See“Remote DoorUnlock”underVehiclePersonalization0120.Theturnsignal indicators flash to indicateunlocking has occurred. See“Remote Unlock Feedback”underVehicle Personalization0120.
PressingKmay also disarm the
alarm system. SeeVehicle AlarmSystem036.
If equipped, memory seat positionsmay be recalled when the vehicle isunlocked and the driver door isopen. SeeMemory Seats048andVehicle Personalization0120
Y:Press and hold until the trunkbegins to move.
7:Press and release to initiatevehicle locator. The exterior lampsflash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash until7is pressed
again or the vehicle is turned on.
/:Press and releaseQthen
immediately press and hold/for at
least four seconds to start theengine from outside the vehicleusing the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start030.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allowsthe vehicle’sdoorsbetolockedandunlocked without removing the RKEtransmitter from your pocket, purse,briefcase, etc. The RKE transmittershould be within 1 m (3 ft) of thedoor being opened, locked,or unlocked. If the vehicle has thisfeature, there will be buttons on theoutside door handles.
The vehicle can be customized toalways unlock all doors on the firstlock/unlock button press. SeeVehicle Personalization0120.
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Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.
The emergency trunk releasehandle is behind the center rearseat. To access, press the button atthe top of the center seat to unlockthe seatback and fold down. Pull therelease handle sideways to openthe trunk from the inside.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do not makethe vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarmsystem.
The security light, on the instrumentpanel near the windshield, indicatesthe status of the system:
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid :Ve h i c l e i s s e c u r e dduring the delay to arm the system.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 37
Fast Flash :Vehicle is unsecured.Adoor,thehood,orthetrunkis open.
Slow Flash :Alarm system isarmed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one ofthe following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, press the
insideQ.
3. After 30 seconds the alarmsystem will arm, and theindicator light will begin toslowly flash indicating thealarm system is operating.
PressingQon the RKE
transmitter a second time willbypass the 30-second delayand immediately arm the alarmsystem.
The vehicle alarm system will notarm if the doors are locked withthe key.
If the driver door is opened withoutfirst unlocking with the RKEtransmitter, the horn will chirp andthe lights will flash to indicate apre-alarm. If the vehicle is notstarted, or the door is not unlocked
by pressingKon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-secondpre-alarm, the alarm will beactivated.
The alarm will also be activated ifthe passenger door, the trunk, or thehood is opened without firstdisarming the system. When thealarm is activated, the turn signalsflash and the horn sounds for about30 seconds. The alarm system willthen re-arm to monitor for the nextunauthorized event.
Disarming the System
To d i s a r m t h e s y s t e m , d o o n e o f t h efollowing:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the engine.
To avoid setting off the alarm byaccident:
.Lock the vehicle with the RKEtransmitter after all occupantshave exited.
.Always unlock the vehicle withthe RKE transmitter, or use theKeyless Access system.Unlocking the driver door withthe key will not disarm thesystem or turn off the alarm.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.
The immobilizer activates itselfautomatically when the engine isswitched off by pressing ENGINESTART/STOP.
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.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi®
hotspot name or SSID andpassword, if equipped.
PressQto connect to an
Advisor to:
.Verify account information orupdate contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check ofthe vehicle's key operatingsystems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings,if equipped.
Press>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan orrespond to an AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severeweather or other crisis situationsand find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require anactive, OnStar service plan(excludes Basic Plan). WithAutomatic Crash Response, built-insensors can automatically alert aspecially trained OnStar Advisorwho is immediately connected in tothe vehicle to help.
Press>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contactemergency service providers, directthem to your exact location, andrelay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, speciallytrained Advisors are available24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toprovide a central point of contact,assistance, and information during acrisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisorscan locate a nearby service providerto help with a flat tire, a batteryjump, or an empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides theseservices:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,OnStar Advisors can use GPS topinpoint the vehicle and helpauthorities quickly recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block™,if equipped, OnStar can blockthe engine from being restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown®,if equipped, OnStar can workwith law enforcement togradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are lockedand the vehicle alarm sounds, anotification by text, e-mail, or phonecall will be sent. If the vehicle isstolen, an OnStar Advisor can workwith authorities to recover thevehicle.
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388 Index
IndexA
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 268
Additional Information
OnStar®...................... 383
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Agreements
Trademarks and License . . . . . 205
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 279
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Airbag System
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 63
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 59
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . 99
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Alert
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 261
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Antenna
Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 241
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
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396 Index
Replacing LATCH System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 375
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Ride Control Systems
Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 251
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 363
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 56
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 55
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 375
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 370
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 49
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 46
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 81, 83
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
OnStar®...................... 379
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 272
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 360
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 361
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 370
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Servicing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67