2017 CHEVROLET SS seats

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

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
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

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
In Brief 7
1.Air Vents0214.
2. Turn Signal Lever. SeeTu r nand Lane-Change Signals0128.
Driver Information Center (DIC)Controls. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
3. + (Plus) Paddle. SeeManualMode0238.
4.Cruise Control0251.
Lane Departure Warning(LDW)0263(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System0259(If Equipped).
5.Instrument Cluster096.
6.Horn092.
7.Steering Wheel Controls091.
8.✓(Minus) Paddle. SeeManualMode0238.
9.Windshield Wiper/Washer092.
10. ENGINE START/STOP Button.SeeIgnition Positions0229.
11 . S o l a r S e n s o r. S e eDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
Light Sensor. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0127.
12.Infotainment0131.
13.Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats049.
14.Hazard Warning Flashers0127.
15.Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
16.Power Outlets094(Outof View).
17.Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0245.
Front and Rear Parking AssistButton (If Equipped). SeeAssistance Systems forParking or Backing0254.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)Button (If Equipped). SeeAssistance Systems forParking or Backing0254.
18.Driver Mode Control0247.
19.Electric Parking Brake0242.
20. Shift Lever. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0236orManualTr a n s m i s s i o n0240(IfEquipped).
21.Steering Wheel Adjustment091.
22.Head-Up Display (HUD)011 0(Out of View).
23.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0128.
24. Hood Release. SeeHood0273.
25.Exterior Lamp Controls0126.

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Windows
Press the switch down to open thewindow. Pull the switch up toclose it.
The power windows only operatewith the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,or when Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)0232.
Express Window Operation
Windows with an express-down orexpress-up feature allow the windowto be lowered or raised without
holding 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.
SeePower Windows040.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
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.
SeePower Seat 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 switch forward orrearward.

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SeeLumbar Adjustment046.
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.
SeeReclining Seatbacks047.
Memory Features
The SET, 1, 2, andS(Exit) buttons
on the driver door are used tomanually save and recall memorysettings for the driver seat andoutside mirrors.
Automatic Memory Recall(Automatic Only) and/or easy exitfeatures may be enabled throughvehicle personalization toautomatically recall positions stored
to the 1, 2, andSbuttons.
SeeMemory Seats048andVehicle Personalization0120.
Heated and Ventilated
Seats
The buttons are below the air ventson the center stack. To operate, theengine must be running.
PressLorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat.
Press{orCto ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. A ventilated seathas a fan that pulls or pushes airthrough the seat. The air is notcooled.
SeeHeated and Ventilated FrontSeats049.

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26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
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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Power Mirrors
To a d j u s t t h e m i r r o r s :
1. Press the switch (2) to selectthe left or right mirror.
2. Press the arrows (1) to adjustthe mirror.
3. Adjust the mirror to see a littleof the vehicle, and the areabehind the vehicle.
Keep the switch (2) in the centerwhen not adjusting the mirrors.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The vehicle has manual foldingmirrors. These mirrors can be foldedinward to prevent damage whengoing through an automatic carwash. To fold, pull the mirror towardthe vehicle. Push the mirror outwardto return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
The vehicle has heated outsiderearview mirrors.
K:Press to heat the mirrors.
SeeDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The driver outside mirrorautomatically adjusts for the glare ofheadlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, thepassenger and/or driver mirror tiltsto a preselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisallows the curb to be seen whenparallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the originalposition when:
.The vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse),orremainsinR(Reverse)forabout30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven inR(Reverse)aboveasetspeed.
To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f , s e eVehicle Personalization0120.

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
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