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Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 9/1/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 131
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 348
Te c h n i c a l D a t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 364
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 374
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Passenger Sensing System . . . 12Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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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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Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start030.
Door Locks
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m t h eoutside:
.PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation025.
.Use the key in the driver door.Turn the key toward the rear tolock all doors. Turn the keytoward the front to unlock thedriver door. Turn the key againtoward the front to unlock alldoors.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m t h einside:
.PressQorK.
.Push the door lock knob on thetop of the door to lock.
.Pull the door handle once tounlock the door. Pulling thehandle again unlatches the door.
SeeDoor Locks032orPower DoorLocks033.
Keyless Access
If equipped, press the button on thedriver door handle when the RKEtransmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of thedriver door handle. When unlockingfrom the driver door, the first pressunlocks that door; press againwithin five seconds to unlock allpassenger doors. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation025.

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24 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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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The key that is part of the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter canbe used for all locks.
Press the button on the RKEtransmitter to extend the key. Pressthe button to retract the key.
See your dealer if a new key isneeded.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,inspect the key blade for debris.Periodically clean with a brushor pick.
If locked out of the vehicle, seeRoadside Assistance Program0368.
With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunlock the vehicle. SeeOnStarOverview0378.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement0374.
If there is a decrease in the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) operatingrange:
.Check the distance. Thetransmitter may be too far fromthe vehicle.
.Check the location. Othervehicles or objects may beblocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.See“Battery Replacement”laterin this section.
.If the transmitter is still notworking correctly, see yourdealer or a qualified technicianfor service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System025.

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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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Keyless Unlocking/Locking fromthe Driver Door
When the doors are locked and theRKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)of the driver door handle, pressingthe lock/unlock button on the driverdoor handle will unlock the driverdoor. If the lock/unlock button ispressed again within five seconds,all passenger doors will unlock. Pullthe door handle to unlatch the door.
Pressing the lock/unlock button willcause all doors to lock if any of thefollowing occur:
.It has been more thanfive seconds since the first lock/unlock button press.
.Tw o l o c k / u n l o c k b u t t o n p r e s s e swere used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has beenopened and all doors are nowclosed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking fromthe Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and theRKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)of the door handle, pressing thelock/unlock button on a passengerdoor handle will unlock all doors.Pressing the lock/unlock button willcause all doors to lock if any of thefollowing occur:
.The lock/unlock button was usedto unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has beenopened and all doors are nowclosed.
Passive Locking
The vehicle will lock severalseconds after all doors are closed ifthe vehicle is off and at least onetransmitter has been removed ornone remain in the vehicle.
If other electronic devices interferewith the RKE transmitter signal, thevehicle may not detect the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle.If passive locking is enabled, thedoors may lock with the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle. Donot leave the RKE transmitter in anunattended vehicle.
Temporary Disable of PassiveLocking Feature
Te m p o r a r i l y d i s a b l e p a s s i v e l o c k i n g
by pressing and holdingKon the
interior door switch with a door openfor at least four seconds, or untilthree chimes are heard. Passivelocking will then remain disabled
untilQon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle isturned on.