ignition CHEVROLET SS 2014 Workshop Manual

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-6014851) - 2014 -
1st Edition - 8/22/13
Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 10-8
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-10
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-16
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-21
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-23
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Windshield Replacement . . . 10-24Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-25
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-36
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
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Vehicle Care 10-9
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on. See
Engine Oil Messages on page 5-28.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil
change is not necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level.
If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Display the REMAINING OILLIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-21.
2. Press and hold the SET/CLR button on the DIC while the Oil
Life display is active. The oil life
will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message goes off. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer service department and have
it repaired as soon as possible.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, you should
have this done at your dealer
service department. Contact your
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. To purchase a
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Vehicle Care 10-13
Caution (Continued)
mixture can freeze and crack
engine cooling parts. The repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Use only the
proper mixture of engine coolant
for the cooling system. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or pouring it into
sewers, streams or bodies of water.
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized service center, familiar
with legal requirements regarding
used coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level. To check coolant:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Locate the coolant recovery
reservoir. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-5.
3. Turn the coolant recovery reservoir dipstick cap
counterclockwise and slowly pull
out the dipstick. There are
maximum and minimum
markings on the dipstick.
4. When the engine is cold, the
coolant level should be at or
above the minimum mark (1).
After the vehicle has been driven
and the engine is at normal
operating temperature, the level
should be somewhere between
half full and the maximum
mark (2).
5. If the coolant level is correct, replace the coolant recovery
reservoir dipstick cap and turn
clockwise to secure.
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10-22 Vehicle Care
1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
If equipped with a key type ignition,
while parked and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
.The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
.The ignition key should come
out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
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10-28 Vehicle Care
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Heated Mirrors
F2 Not Used
F3 Rear Defogger
F4 Not Used
F5 Spot Lamp Right
F6 Driver Power Seat
F7 Washer Pump
F8 Passenger Power Seat
F9 EMER/ VEH/FT/LP
F10 Not Used F11 Driving Lamps
F12 Headlamp Washer
F13 Spot Lamp Left
F14 ABS Pump
F15 ABS Valves Fuses Usage
F16 Not Used
F17 Not Used
F18 Heated Front Seats
F19 Not Used
F20 Not Used
F21 Front Passenger Window Switch
F22 Rear Wiper
F23 Sunroof
F24 Front Wipers
F25 Automatic Occupant Sensing/Instrument
Cluster Ignition
F26 LRBEC Ignition
F27 Not Used
F28 Ignition/Injectors Even-V8
F29 Engine Control Module-V8, Ignition
Odd-V6/EMIS Fuses Usage
F30 Not Used
F31 Not Used
F32 Fog Lamps
F33 Ignition-IP/BODY
F34 Fuel System Control Module
F35 Not Used
F36 ESCL
F37 EMIS 2/Ignition Even-V6
F38 Engine Control Module-V6, Injectors/
Ignition Odd-V8
F39 INCLR Pump
F40 Not Used
F41 Transmission Control Module/Electric
Power Steering
F42 Starter Motor
F43 Not Used
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Vehicle Care 10-29
FusesUsage
F44 Left HID Headlamp
F45 Right HID Headlamp
F46 Left & Right High-Beam Headlamp
F47 Horn
F48 Engine Cooling Fan
F49 Automatic Headlamp Leveling
F50 Transmission Control Module Ignition
F51 Engine Control Module Ignition
F52 Brake Vacuum Pump
F53 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
F54 Vaporizer Control Module
Relays Relays Usage
R1 Driving Lamps Relays
Usage
R2 Headlamp Washer
R3 Rear Washer Pump
R4 Front Washer Pump
R5 Rear Defogger
R6 Front Wiper Control
R7 Wiper Speed
R8 Engine Control Module
R9 Not Used
R10 INCLR Pump R11 Not Used
R12 Rear Wiper Control
R13 Fog Lamps
R14 Low-Beam Headlamps
R15 High-Beam Headlamps
R16 Starter
R17 Run/Crank Relays
Usage
R18 Brake Vacuum Pump
R19 Air Conditioning Control
R20 Horn
Relays R3, R4, R12, R13, and R20
are PCB mounted relays.
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
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Vehicle Care 10-31
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays and
features shown.
FusesFuses Usage
F1 Body Control Module 1
F2 Diagnostic Link Connector
F3 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid
F4 Body Control Module 2
F5 Ignition Switch
F6 Electric Steering Control Lock
CB7 Not Used F8 Not Used
F9 Not Used
F10 Not Used F11 Shunt 1 Fuses
Usage
F12 Airbag/Automatic Occupant Sensing
F13 Instrument Cluster
F14 HVAC Control Module
F15 Rain Sensor
F16 Body Control Module 3
F17 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid
F18 Not Used
F19 SWC Backlight
F20 Not Used
F21 Not Used
F22 Shunt 2
F23 Body Control Module 4
F24 Body Control Module 5
F25 Body Control Module 6 Fuses
Usage
CB26 Not Used F27 Body Control Module 8
F28 Blower Fan
F29 Accessories
F30 Body Control Module 7
Relays Relays Usage
R1 Logistics
R2 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid
R3 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid
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Vehicle Care 10-33
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays and
features shown.
FusesFuses Usage
F1 Driver Front/Left Rear Window
F2 EMER/VEH/ACCY
F3 Trunk Release
F4 Passive Entry Passive Start-BATT 2
F5 Radio
F6 Not Used
F7 Not Used
F8 Fuel System Control Module
F9 MRTD
F10 Decklid Flashing Lamps/EDI Module
F11 Auxiliary Battery
F12 Not Used Fuses
Usage
F13 Not Used
F14 Rear Seat Entertainment
F15 Automatic Headlamp Leveling
F16 Not Used
F17 Not Used
F18 OnStar
F19 Mirror/Window Module
F20 Canister Vent Solenoid
F21 Passive Entry Passive Start-BATT 1
F22 Memory Seat Module
F23 Amplifier
F24 Passenger Front/ Right Rear Window
F25 Electric Parking Brake
F26 Tailgate Module Fuses
Usage
F27 Camera Ignition
F28 Front Vent Seat Ignition
F29 Trailer Module Ignition
F30 Advanced Park Assist/Side Blind
Zone Alert
F31 Engine Control Module
F32 Auxiliary Gauges
F33 Retained Accessory Power
F34 Battery Voltage Sensing
F35 Tailgate Motor
F36 Rear Accessory Power Outlet
F37 Interior Accessory Power Outlet
F38 Cigar Lighter
F39 Not Used
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10-44 Vehicle Care
ignition cycle until the tires are
inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the DIC, it may be
possible to view the tire pressure
levels. For additional information
and details about the DIC operation
and displays, seeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-21.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
could be an early indicator that the
air pressure is getting low and
needs to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label
shows the size of the original
equipment tires and the correct
inflation pressure for the tires when
they are cold. See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9-10, for an example
of the Tire and Loading Information
label and its location. Also see Tire
Pressure on page 10-41. The TPMS can warn about a low
tire pressure condition, but it does
not replace normal tire
maintenance. See
Tire Inspection
on page 10-46, Tire Rotation on
page 10-47, and Tires on
page 10-34.
{Caution
Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire
sealant could damage the TPMS
sensors. TPMS sensor damage
caused by using an incorrect tire
sealant is not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use only
the GM approved tire sealant
available through your dealer or
included in the vehicle.
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits
use a GM approved liquid tire
sealant. Using non-approved tire
sealants could damage the TPMS
sensors. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-56
for
information regarding the inflator kit
materials and instructions.
TPMS Malfunction Light and
Message
The TPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the TPMS sensors
are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the
low tire pressure warning light,
defined above, flashes for about
one minute and then stays on for
the remainder of the ignition cycle.
A DIC warning message may also
display. The malfunction light and
DIC warning message, if equipped,
come on at each ignition cycle until
the problem is corrected. Some of
the conditions that can cause these
to come on are:
.The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the tires or exchanging a
road tire with the spare tire. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message, if equipped, should go
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Vehicle Care 10-45
off after successfully completing
the sensor matching process.
See "TPMS Sensor Matching
Process" later in this section.
.One or more TPMS sensors are
missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message, if equipped, should go
off when the TPMS sensors are
installed and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See your dealer for
service.
.Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. SeeBuying
New Tires on page 10-49.
.Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a
low tire condition. See your dealer
for service if the TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message, if equipped,
come on and stay on.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
vehicle’s tires or replacing one or
more of the TPMS sensors. Also,
the TPMS sensor matching process
should be performed after replacing
a spare tire with a road tire
containing the TPMS sensor. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message, if equipped, should go off
at the next ignition cycle. The
sensors are matched to the tire/
wheel positions, using a TPMS
relearn tool, in the following order:
left front tire, right front tire, right
rear tire, and left rear tire. See your
dealer for service or to purchase a
relearn tool.
There are two minutes to match the
first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS sensor matching
process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the engine off.
3. Use the MENU button to select the Vehicle Information Menu in
the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to the Tire Pressure Menu Item
screen.
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