headlamp CHEVROLET SS 2017 1.G User Guide

Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 8/31/16
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Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
The vehicle has DRL that illuminateat full intensity when the followingoccur:
.During daylight conditions.
.The engine is running.
If the lamp control is turned to;
or5the DRL will illuminate at
reduced intensity.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside andthe exterior lamp control is in theautomatic position, the headlampsand parking lamps will turn on andoff automatically. SeeExterior LampControls0126.
There is a light sensor on top of theinstrument panel. Do not cover thesensor; otherwise the headlampswill come on when they are notneeded.
The system may also turn on theheadlamps when driving through aparking garage or tunnel.
When it is bright enough outside,the headlamps turn off.
The automatic headlamp systemturns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned toPor the ignition
is off.
The automatic headlamp systemdefaults to on with each ignitioncycle.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|:Press this button on the centerstack near the audio system, tomake the front and rear turn signallamps flash on and off. Press againto turn the flashers off.

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the fan speed to the highestsetting. See“ClimateControl Systems.”
For more information about CO,
seeEngine Exhaust0235.
To s a v e f u e l , r u n t h e e n g i n e f o rshort periods to warm the vehicleand then shut the engine off andpartially close the window. Movingabout to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,when running the engine, push theaccelerator pedal slightly so theengine runs faster than the idlespeed. This keeps the batterycharged to restart the vehicle and tosignal for help with the headlamps.Do this as little as possible, tosave fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin thewheels to free the vehicle whenstuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the tractionsystem to free the vehicle, turn thetraction system off and use therocking method. SeeTr a c t i o nControl/Electronic Stability Control0245.
{Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left andright to clear the area around thefront wheels. Turn off any tractionsystem. Shift back and forthbetween R (Reverse) and a lowforward gear, spinning the wheelsas little as possible. To preventtransmission wear, wait until thewheels stop spinning before shiftinggears. Release the acceleratorpedal while shifting, and presslightly on the accelerator pedalwhen the transmission is in gear.Slowly spinning the wheels in theforward and reverse directionscauses a rocking motion that couldfree the vehicle. If that does not getthe vehicle out after a few tries, itmight need to be towed out. If thevehicle does need to be towed out,seeTo w i n g t h e V e h i c l e0337.

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or ice, or if the windshield is
damaged. It may also not detect a
vehicle on winding or hilly roads,
or in conditions that can limit
visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in
proper condition. Keep the
windshield, headlamps, and FCA
sensors clean and in good repair.
Collision Alert
When your vehicle approachesanother detected vehicle too rapidly,the red FCA display will flash on thewindshield. Also, eight rapidhigh-pitched beeps will sound fromthe front. When this Collision Alertoccurs, the brake system mayprepare for driver braking to occur
more rapidly which can cause abrief, mild deceleration. Continue toapply the brake pedal as needed.Cruise control may be disengagedwhen the Collision Alert occurs.
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle ahead indicator willdisplay amber when you arefollowing a detected vehicle aheadmuch 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 showsthe current setting on the Head-UpDisplay (HUD). Additional buttonpresses will change this setting. Thechosen setting will remain until it ischanged and will affect the timing ofboth the Collision Alert and theTa i l g a t i n g A l e r t f e a t u r e s . T h e t i m i n gof both alerts will vary based onvehicle speed. The faster thevehicle speed, the farther away thealert will occur. Consider traffic andweather conditions when selecting

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Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoidcrashes due to unintentional lanedepartures. It may provide an alert ifthe vehicle is crossing a detectedlane without using a turn signal inthat direction. LDW uses a camerasensor to detect the lane markingsat speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) orgreater.
{Warning
The LDW system does not steer
the vehicle. The LDW system
may not:
.Provide enough time toavoid a crash.
.Detect lane markings underpoor weather or visibilityconditions. This can occur ifthe windshield orheadlamps are blocked bydirt, snow, or ice; if they are
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not in proper condition; or ifthe sun shines directly intothe camera.
.Detect road edges.
.Detect lanes on winding orhilly roads.
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 thewindshield ahead of the rearviewmirror.
To t u r n L D W o n a n d o f f , p r e s s@on
the steering wheel. The controlindicator will light when LDW is on.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 271California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271California PerchlorateMaterials Requirements . . . . . 271Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273Engine CompartmentOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 277Automatic TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 278Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 279Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 284Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Battery - North America . . . . . . 288Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 290Automatic Transmission ShiftLock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 291Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 291Windshield Replacement . . . . . 292
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 293High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 293Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 294Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Instrument Panel FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Rear Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 305Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Tire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315When It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317Different Size Tires andWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319Wheel Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 320Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

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3. Install the new blade onto thearm connector and make surethe tabs are fully set in thelocked position.
Allowing the wiper blade arm totouch the windshield when nowiper blade is installed coulddamage the windshield. Anydamage that occurs would notbe covered by your warranty.Do not allow the wiper bladearm to touch the windshield.
4. Repeat the steps for the otherblade.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUDsystem. If the windshield must bereplaced, get one that is designedfor HUD or the HUD image maylook out of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
When a windshield replacement isneeded and the vehicle is equippedwith a front-looking camera sensorfor the Driver Assistance Systems,the windshield must be installedaccording to GM specifications forthese systems to work properly. If itis not, there may be unexpectedbehavior and/or messages fromthese systems. SeeObjectDetection System Messages011 6.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset andshould need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,the headlamp aim may be affected.If adjustment to the headlamps isnecessary, see your dealer.

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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacementbulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs0294.
For any bulb changing procedurenot listed in this section, see yourdealer.
Atoolisincludedwiththevehicletoassist with bulb replacement by yourdealer.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{Warning
The High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
averyhighvoltage.Ifyoutryto
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb hasbeen replaced, the beam might be aslightly different shade than it wasoriginally. This is normal.
License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly

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Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or insome cases to remain off. Have theheadlamp wiring checked right awayif the lamps go on and off orremain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow or ice, the windshieldwipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.
Although the circuit is protectedfrom electrical overload, overloaddue to heavy snow or ice maycause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snowfrom the windshield before using thewindshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits byfuses. This greatly reduces thechance of fires caused by electricalproblems.
Look at the silver-colored bandinside the fuse. If the band is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage canbe temporarily borrowed fromanother fuse location, if a fuse goesout. Replace the fuse as soon asyou can.
Spare fuses of various ratings areprovided in the EngineCompartment Fuse Block and RearCompartment Fuse Block.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To a c c e s s t h e f u s e b l o c k , r e m o v ethe clip-on cover.
Ensure the cover is replacedsecurely.

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The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Heated mirrors
F2–
Fuses Usage
F3 Rear defogger
F4–
F5 Right spotlamp
F6 Driver power seat
F7 Washer pump
F8 Passenger power seat
F9 Emergency vehiclefront lamp
F10–
F11 Driving lamps
F12 Headlamp washer
F13 Left spotlamp
F14 ABS pump
F15 ABS valves
F16–
F17–
F18 Heated front seats
F19–
F20–
F21 Front passengerwindow switch

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FusesUsage
F22 Rear wiper
F23 Sunroof
F24 Front wipers
F25 Automatic occupantsensing/Instrumentcluster/Ignition
F26 Left rear bus electricalcenter/Ignition
F27–
F28 Ignition/Injectors even–V8
F29 Engine control module–V8/Ignition odd–V6/Emissions
F30–
F31–
F32–
F33 Ignition/Instrumentpanel body
F34 Fuel system controlmodule/Ignition
F35–
FusesUsage
F36 Electric steeringcolumn lock
F37 Emission 2/Ignitioneven–V6
F38 Engine control module–V6/Injectors/Ignitionodd–V8
F39 Intercooler pump
F40–
F41 Transmission controlmodule/Electric powersteering
F42 Starter motor
F43–
F44 Left HID headlamp
F45 Right HID headlamp
F46 High-beamheadlamps
F47 Horn
F48 Engine cooling fan
F49 Automatic headlampleveling
FusesUsage
F50 Transmission controlmodule ignition
F51 Engine control moduleignition
F52 Brake vacuum pump
F53 A/C clutch
F54 Vaporizer controlmodule
RelaysUsage
R1 Driving lamps
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–
R10 Intercooler pump
R11–