2017 CHEVROLET SS steering

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 9/1/16
Introduction 3
Acirclewithaslashthroughitisasafety symbol which means“DoNot,”“Do not do this,”or“Do not letthis happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components andlabels that use symbols instead oftext. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation orinformation relating to a specificcomponent, control, message,gauge, or indicator.
M:Shown when the ownermanual has additional instructionsor information.
*:Shown when the servicemanual has additional instructionsor information.
0:Shown when there is moreinformation on another page—“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean. For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controlsor OnStar®(if equipped)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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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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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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Mirror Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind the vehicle.The mirror automatically dims toreduce the glare of the headlampsfrom behind.
Exterior 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
Manually fold the mirrors inward toprevent damage when goingthrough an automatic car wash. Tofold, pull the mirror toward thevehicle. Push the mirror outward toreturn it to its original position.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l :
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up ordown and in or out for acomfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the tilt and telescopelever while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps are in theoverhead console.

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+:Press to turn the lamp onor off.
4:Press to automatically turn onthe lamps when a door is opened,the vehicle is unlocked, or theignition is turned off.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in theoverhead console.
Press(or)to turn the lamp
on or off.
The rear reading lamps are in theheadliner.
Press(or)to turn the lamp
on or off.
For more information on interiorlamps, see:
.Dome Lamps0129
.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0128
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
O:Briefly turn to this position toturn the automatic light control off oron again.
AUTO :Automatic operation of theheadlamps at normal brightness andother exterior lamps.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
5:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps.
See:
.Exterior Lamp Controls0126

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Tap Shift®
Ta p S h i f t a l l o w s f o r m a n u a l c o n t r o lof the automatic transmission.Vehicles with this feature havecontrols on the back of the steeringwheel. Tap the left control todownshift, and the right control toupshift. A Driver Information Center(DIC) message indicates the gearthe vehicle is in. SeeManual Mode0238.
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio functions can becontrolled through the steeringwheel controls.
b/g:Press to interact withBluetooth or voice recognition. SeeBluetooth0195orVoiceRecognition0189.
$/i:Press to decline anincoming call, or to end a currentcall. Press to silence the vehiclespeakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again toturn the sound on. Press to cancelvoice recognition.
_SRC^:Press to select an audiosource.
Use the thumbwheel to select thenext or previous favorite radiostation, MP3 track, USB track, andBluetooth Audio track.
Use_SRC to skip to the next song
or show using Pandora or Stitcher®.SeePandora Internet Radio0149orStitcher Internet Radio0153.
+x✓:Press + to increase the
volume. Press✓to decrease.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls091.

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Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoidunintentional lane departures atspeeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) orgreater. LDW uses a camera sensorto detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,@,isgreenifalane
marking is detected. If the vehicledeparts the lane without using a turnsignal in that direction, the light willchange to amber and flash. Inaddition, beeps will sound.
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)0263.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, SBZA will detectmoving vehicles in the next laneover in the vehicle's side blind zonearea. When this happens, the SBZAdisplay will light up in thecorresponding outside side mirrorand will flash if the turn signal is on.
SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)0261.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view ofthe area behind the vehicle on theinfotainment display when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) toaid with parking and low-speedbacking maneuvers.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system usesatrianglewithanarrowontheinfotainment display to warn oftraffic behind your vehicle that maycross your vehicle's path while inR(Reverse). In addition, beeps willsound.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear ParkingAssist (RPA) uses sensors on therear bumper to assist with parkingand avoiding objects while inR(Reverse). It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA usesaudible beeps to provide distanceand system information.
The vehicle may also be equippedwith Front Parking Assist.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helpsto search for and maneuver thevehicle into parallel or perpendicularparking spots using automaticsteering, DIC displays, and beeps.When the vehicle speed is below
30 km/h (18 mph), pressOto
enable the system.
See“Automatic Parking Assist(APA)”underAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0254.

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driver seat rearward to a presetposition when exiting the vehicle.SeeVehicle Personalization0120.
The easy exit driver seatautomatically activates when one ofthe following occurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and thedriver door is opened within ashort time.
.The vehicle is turned off with thedriver door open.
RKE transmitters are not labeledwith a number. If your memory seatposition is stored to 1 or 2 but thisposition is not automaticallyrecalling, then store your positionsto the other button or switch RKEtransmitters with the other driver.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror,or power seat controls; or press thepower tilt and telescoping steeringwheel control, if equipped.
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driverseat while recalling a memoryposition, the recall may stop.Remove the obstruction. Then doone of the following:
.If automatically or manuallyrecalling the stored memoryposition, press and hold theappropriate manual control fortwo seconds. Try recalling againby pressing the appropriatememory button. If automaticallyrecalling the position, tryrecalling again by opening the
driver door and pressingKon
the RKE transmitter.
.If recalling the exit position,press and hold the appropriatemanual control for the exitfeature not recalling fortwo seconds. Then try recallingthe exit position again.
If the memory position is still notrecalling, see your dealer forservice.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.