oil CHEVROLET SS 2016 Owner's Guide

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
352 Service and Maintenance
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary. Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
.
Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0354
iifor GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled. Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
ProCarManuals.com

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
354 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. AC Delco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 271
ii.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0277ii.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid. (GM Part No. 88861800) Rear Axle Castrol SAF Carbon Modified SAE 75W/85 API GL5 Differential Oil (GM
Part No. 92184900).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).
ProCarManuals.com

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
Service and Maintenance 355
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Numbers ACDelco Part Numbers
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 92066873 A3149C
Engine Oil Filter 19303975 PF48E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 92184248 CF182
Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110
Wiper Blades
Driver Side 92219233 —
Passenger Side 92219234 —
⁐⁲⁃⁡⁲⁍⁡⁵⁡⁳‮⁣

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
358 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0354ii.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
type and amount, see the refrigerant label underthe hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 10.5 L11.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L8.0 qt
Fuel Tank 71 L19 gal
Rear Axle Fluid 1.25 L1.3 qt
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 11.3 L11.9 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
ProCarManuals.com

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
378 OnStar
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor.
OnStar RemoteLink
®Mobile App
(If Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app to select Apple
®iOS,
Android™, BlackBerry®,
or Windows®mobile devices.
OnStar Subscribers can access the
following services from a mobile
device:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send directions to the vehicle. .
Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
For OnStar RemoteLink information
and compatibility, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide special
offers from restaurants and retailers
on your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes. Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
⁐⁲⁃⁡⁲⁍⁡⁵⁡⁳‮⁣

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
388 Index
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 240
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 100
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 270
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 95
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Cooling System Messages . . . . 111
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 234
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 373
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 123
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 124
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 274
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 103
Requirements, California . . . . . 262
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
ProCarManuals.com

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
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
ProCarManuals.com

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 -
CRC - 8/24/15
Index 391
Messages (cont'd)Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . 111
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Object Detection System . . . . . .113
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . .114
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Messaging Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mirrors (cont'd)
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 39
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Track Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
N
Navigation Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 227
O
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Oil (cont'd)
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 273
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 68
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 364
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
OnStar
®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
OnStar
®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 377
OnStar®Destination
Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
OnStar
®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 370
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
ProCarManuals.com