2017 CHEVROLET SS trunk release

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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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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Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside air
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Warning (Continued)
and set the fan speed to thehighest setting. See“Climate Control Systems”in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.
SeeEngine Exhaust0235.
Trunk Release
For automatic transmissions thevehicle must be in P (Park). Formanual transmissions the vehiclemust be off, or stationary with theparking brake set. SeeElectricParking Brake0242.
From inside the vehicle, press|
on the driver door.
Remote Trunk Release
From outside the vehicle, press and
holdYon the RKE transmitter.

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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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STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message displays whenattempting to release the ElectricParking Brake without the brakepedal applied. SeeElectric ParkingBrake0242.
Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when thecruise control is set and shows thespeed it was set to. SeeCruiseControl0251.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when thedriver door is open. Close the doorcompletely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when thehood is open. Close the hoodcompletely.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when thedriver side rear door is open. Closethe door completely.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when thefront passenger door is open. Closethe door completely.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when thepassenger side rear door is open.Close the door completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when thetrunk is open. Close the trunkcompletely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when theengine coolant becomes hotter thanthe normal operating temperature.To a v o i d a d d e d s t r a i n o n a h o t
engine, the air conditioningcompressor automatically turns off.When the coolant temperaturereturns to normal, the airconditioning compressor turns backon. The vehicle can continue to bedriven.
If this message continues to appear,have the system repaired by yourdealer as soon as possible to avoiddamage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATED—
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when theengine coolant temperature is toohot. Stop and allow the vehicle toidle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED—
STOP ENGINE
This message displays and acontinuous chime sounds if theengine cooling system reachesunsafe temperatures for operation.Stop and turn off the vehicle assoon as it is safe to do so to avoidsevere damage. This messageclears when the engine has cooledto a safe operating temperature.

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The fuel cap is behind a hinged fueldoor on the passenger side of thevehicle. To open the fuel door, pushand release the rearward centeredge of the door.
{Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
.Vehicle performance issues,including engine stalling anddamage to the fuel system.
.Fuel spills.
.Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait afew seconds after you have finishedpumping before removing thenozzle. Clean fuel from paintedsurfaces as soon as possible. SeeExterior Care0338.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn itclockwise until it clicks. Make surethe cap is fully installed. Thediagnostic system can determine ifthe fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. This wouldallow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. SeeMalfunctionIndicator Lamp (Check EngineLight)0100.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)0100.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
.Use approved fuelcontainers.
.Remove the container fromthe vehicle, trunk, or pickupbed before filling.
.Place the container on theground.
.Place the nozzle inside thefill opening of the containerbefore dispensing fuel, andkeep it in contact with the fillopening until filling iscomplete.
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Vehicle Care 301
The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Driver side windows
Fuses Usage
F2 Emergency vehicleaccessory
F3 Trunk release
F4 Passive entry passivestart/Battery 2
F5 Radio
F6–
F7–
F8 Fuel system controlmodule
F9 Magnetic real timedampening
F10 Decklid flashinglamps/EDI module
F11 Auxiliary battery
F12–
F13–
F14 Rear seatentertainment
F15 Automatic headlampleveling
F16–

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FusesUsage
F17 Exhaust valve
F18 OnStar
F19 Mirror/Window module
F20 Canister vent solenoid
F21 Passive entry passivestart/Battery 1
F22 Memory seat module
F23 Amplifier
F24 Passenger sidewindows
F25 Electric parking brake
F26 Tailgate module
F27 Camera/Ignition
F28 Front vent seat/Ignition
F29 Trailer module/Ignition
F30 Automatic parkingassist/Side blind zonealert
F31 Engine control module
F32 Auxiliary gauges
FusesUsage
F33 Retained accessorypower
F34 Battery voltagesensing
F35 Tailgate motor
F36 Rear accessory poweroutlet
F37 Interior accessorypower outlet
F38 Cigar lighter
F39–
F40 Trailer module
RelaysUsage
R1 Trunk release
R2 Accessory
R3–
R4 Run
R5–
R6 Retained accessorypower
R7 Logistics
RelaysUsage
R8–
R9–
R10 Exhaust valve
R11–
Relays R1, R2, R3, and R5 are PCBmounted relays.