service indicator CHEVROLET SS 2016 User Guide
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With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light) :This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and
the brake pedal applied for
automatic transmission vehicles,
and the clutch pedal applied for
manual transmission vehicles,
pressing the button once will place
the ignition system in ON/RUN/
START. Once engine cranking
begins, release the button. Engine
cranking will continue until the
engine starts. See Starting the
Engine 0229
ii. The ignition will then
remain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding the button for
more than five seconds will place
the vehicle in Service Only Mode.
The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Only Mode. Press the
button again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See
Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 265
ii. Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral
and the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal down to the
floor and start the engine.
Starting Procedure (Keyless
Access) 1. With the Keyless Access system, the RKE transmitter
must be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the
brake pedal applied on
vehicles with an automatic
transmission, and the clutch
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more rapidly which can cause a
brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as needed.
Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Collision Alert occurs.
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle ahead indicator will
display amber when you are
following a detected vehicle ahead
much too closely.
Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the
steering wheel. Press
[to set the
FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near,
or Off. The first button press shows
the current setting on the Head-Up
Display (HUD). Additional button
presses will change this setting. The
chosen setting will remain until it is
changed and will affect the timing of
both the Collision Alert and the
Tailgating Alert features. The timing
of both alerts will vary based on
vehicle speed. The faster the
vehicle speed, the farther away the
alert will occur. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of
selectable alert timing may not be
appropriate for all drivers and
driving conditions.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary
alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles
in other lanes, objects that are not
vehicles, or shadows. These alerts
are normal operation and the
vehicle does not need service.
Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem to
operate properly, cleaning the
outside of the windshield in front of
the camera sensor and the front of
the vehicle may correct the issue.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists
drivers with avoiding crashes that
occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas. The
SBZA warning display will light up in
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Warning (Continued)
If LDW only detects lane
markings on one side of the road,
it will only warn you when
departing the lane on the side
where it has detected a lane
marking. Always keep your
attention on the road and
maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle
damage, injury, or death could
occur. Always keep the
windshield, headlamps, and
camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LDW in
bad weather conditions.
How the System Works
The LDW camera sensor is on the
windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror.
To turn LDW on and off, press@on
the steering wheel. The control
indicator will light when LDW is on.
When LDW is on,@is green if
LDW is available to warn of a lane
departure. If the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking without using
the turn signal in that direction,
@
changes to amber and flashes. Additionally, there will be three
beeps on the right or left, depending
on the lane departure direction.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The system may not detect lanes as
well when there are:
.
Close vehicles ahead.
. Sudden lighting changes, such
as when driving through tunnels.
. Banked roads.
If the LDW system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the
windshield may help.
LDW alerts may occur due to tar
marks, shadows, cracks in the road,
temporary or construction lane
markings, or other road
imperfections. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need
service. Turn LDW off if these
conditions continue.
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Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an
important part of the proper
maintenance of this vehicle. When
driving in the U.S. and Canada, to
help keep the engine clean and
maintain optimum vehicle
performance, we recommend using
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.
See www.toptiergas.com for a list of
TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.
Use premium unleaded gasoline
meeting ASTM specification D4814
with a posted octane rating of 91 or
higher. Regular unleaded gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher can beused, but acceleration and fuel
economy will be reduced, and an
audible knocking noise may be
heard. If this occurs, use a gasoline
rated at 91 octane or higher as soon
as possible. Otherwise, the engine
could be damaged. If heavy
knocking is heard when using
gasoline with a 91 octane rating or
higher, the engine needs service.
Use of Seasonal Fuels
Use summer and winter fuels in the
appropriate season. The fuels
industry automatically modifies the
fuel for the appropriate season.
If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for
long periods of time, driving or
starting could be affected. Drive the
vehicle until the fuel is at one-half
tank or less, then refuel with the
current seasonal fuel.
Prohibited Fuels
Gasolines containing oxygenates
such as ethers and ethanol, as well
as reformulated gasolines, are
available in some cities. If these
gasolines comply with the
previously described specification,
then they are acceptable to use.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and
other fuels containing more than
15% ethanol must be used only in
FlexFuel vehicles.
Caution
Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be
covered under the vehicle
warranty.
Some gasolines, mainly high octane
racing gasolines, can contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use
gasolines and/or fuel additives with
MMT as they can reduce spark plug
life and affect emission control
system performance. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn
on. If this occurs, see your dealer
for service.
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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 097
ii.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash.
Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 066
iiand Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 66
ii.
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Service and Maintenance 353
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0339
iiand
Exterior Care 0335ii.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment. Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
.
Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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Index 389
G
GaugesEngine Coolant Temperature . . . 95
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 344
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Global Positioning
System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Guidance
Problems with the Route . . . . . . 186
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 124
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Headlamps (cont'd)
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 104
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 123
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 104
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 306
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 221
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 242
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274I
If the System Needs Service . . . . 186
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Information
Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 39
Internet Radio Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Stitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 112
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 24
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 301
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 124
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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390 Index
Lamps (cont'd)Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . 99
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 100
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 103 Lights (cont'd)
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 123
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 101
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 95
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Service Electric Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Service Vehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 102
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . 248
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 103
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 346
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . 97
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Menu Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Messages Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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Track Events andCompetitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 248
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 315
UpdatesMap Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Using the Navigation System . . . 163
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 357
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . .116
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 325 Vehicle Care (cont'd)
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Viewing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 259
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 316
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 73
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