engine CHEVROLET SS 2017 1.G Workshop Manual

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Extended Parking
It is better not to park with thevehicle running. If the vehicle is leftwhile running, follow the propersteps to be sure the vehicle will notmove and there is adequateventilation. SeeShifting Into Park(Automatic Transmission)0232andEngine Exhaust0235.
For vehicles with pushbutton start:
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) whilerunning and the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter is outsidethe vehicle, the vehicle will turn offafter two and one-half (2Ω) hours.
If the vehicle is left in P (Park) whilerunning and the RKE transmitter isinside, the vehicle will run for fivehours. At the end of the fifth hour,the vehicle will turn off.
The timer will reset if the vehicle istaken out of P (Park) while it isrunning.
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
.The vehicle idles in areaswith poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels,deep snow that may blockunderbody airflow or tailpipes).
.The exhaust smells orsounds strange or different.
.The exhaust system leaksdue to corrosion or damage.
.The vehicle exhaust systemhas been modified,damaged, or improperlyrepaired.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.There are holes or openingsin the vehicle body fromdamage or aftermarketmodifications that are notcompletely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle:
.Drive it only with thewindows completely down.
.Have the vehicle repairedimmediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.

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Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with theengine running.
If the vehicle is left with the enginerunning, follow the proper steps tobe sure the vehicle will not move.SeeShifting Into Park (AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n )0232andEngineExhaust0235.
Automatic
Transmission
Press the select button on the frontof the shift lever to move into anyposition.
When the shift lever position ischanged, the lever position isindicated on the bottom of the DriverInformation Center (DIC).
The engine will not start unless theshift lever is in P (Park) orN(Neutral).
P:This position locks the rearwheels. It is the best position to usewhen the engine is started becausethe vehicle cannot move easily.
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
SeeShifting Into Park (Automatic
Tr a n s m i s s i o n )0232.
Make sure the shift lever is fully inP(Park) before starting the engine.The vehicle has an automatictransmission shift lock controlsystem. Fully apply the brake pedalfirst and then press the shift lever

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button before shifting from P (Park)when the ignition is in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY. If the vehiclewill not shift out of P (Park), easepressure on the shift lever and pushthe shift lever all the way intoP(Park) while maintaining brakeapplication. Then press the shiftlever button and move the shift leverinto another gear. SeeShifting outof Park0233.
R:Use this gear to back up.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse)can also be used to rock the vehicleback and forth to get out of snow,ice, or sand without damaging thetransmission. SeeIf the Vehicle IsStuck0225for additionalinformation.
Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
vehicle is moving forward could
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Shift to
R(Reverse) only after the vehicle
is stopped.
N:In this position, the engine doesnot connect with the wheels. Torestart the engine when the vehicleis already moving, useN(Neutral) only.
{Warning
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
Yo u c o u l d l o s e c o n t r o l a n d h i t
people or objects. Do not shift
into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed.
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
N(Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.
D:Use this position for generaldriving. The transmissionautomatically selects theappropriate gear according to thecurrent load and driving conditions.
Caution
If the vehicle does not shift gears,
the transmission could be
damaged. Have the vehicle
serviced right away.
Sport Shift Mode

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Sport Shift mode can be selectedwhere maximum responsiveness isrequired.
When operated in Sport Shift mode,the transmission will delay upshiftsand allow earlier downshifts.
Performance Mode
In addition, the transmission cansense aggressive driving, at whichpoint it may delay upshifting anddownshift earlier when braking. Thisis designed to maximize vehicleperformance. SeeTr a n s m i s s i o nMessages011 9
To a c t i v a t e S p o r t S h i f t m o d e :
1. Move the shift lever toD(Drive).
2. Push the shift lever to the right.
Sport Mode On is displayed onthe DIC.
Do not move the shift lever to+(Plus) or✓(Minus), otherwiseActive Select mode will beenabled.
3. To return to Normal Shift mode,move the shift lever left, toD(Drive). Sport Mode Off isdisplayed on the DIC.
On the bottom of the display, Sappears as long as Sport Shiftmode is selected.
Normal Shift Mode
Normal shift mode is recommendedfor normal or freeway driving, as itprovides optimum fuel economy.
When the shift lever is moved toD(Drive), normal shift mode isselected.
Manual Mode
Active Select (A/S) Mode
A/S mode allows gears to beselected manually.
It can also provide engine brakingby selecting the appropriate lowergear on a steep downhill grade.
To e n a b l e A / S m o d e :
1. Move the shift lever toD(Drive).
2. Push the lever to the right.
3. Shift to the required gear:
To s h i f t u p a g e a r, b r i e f l y p u s hthe lever forward toward the+(Plus) and release it.
To s h i f t d o w n a g e a r, b r i e f l ypull the lever rearward towardthe✓(Minus) and release it.
After changing the gear andreleasing the shift lever, it returns tothe center position on the right sideof the selector.

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On the bottom of the display, M andthe currently selected gear appearas long as A/S mode is selected.
Alternatively, the paddles can beused to shift to the required gear:
To s h i f t u p a g e a r, b r i e f l y p u l l t h e+(Plus) paddle toward the steeringwheel and release it.
To s h i f t d o w n a g e a r, b r i e f l y p u l l t h e✓(Minus) paddle toward the steeringwheel and release it.
.The transmission will shift to aselected gear only if the enginespeed is within a suitable range.
If not suitable, SHIFT DENIEDwill be displayed in the DIC, andthe transmission will not shiftgears. Continuing to hold thelever in the✓(Minus) positionwill select the requested gear assoon as the vehicle speeddecreases to the allowed speedfor that gear.
.If the engine speed becomes toolow for the currently selectedgear, the transmission willautomatically shift down, eventhough A/S mode is stillselected.
.While in A/S mode, 2 (Second)or 3 (Third) gear starts can beselected from a standing start.This is useful for gentleacceleration on slipperysurfaces.
To d i s a b l e A / S m o d e a n d r e t u r n t oNormal Shift mode, push the shiftlever to the left, to position D (Drive).The bottom of the display shows D.
To d i s a b l e A / S m o d e a n d r e t u r n t oSport Shift mode, hold the shift leverin the + (Plus) position for more thanone second. The bottom of thedisplay shows S.
Temporary Active Select
(A/S) Mode
A/S can also be operated fromD(Drive) using the steering wheelpaddles only. With the vehicle inmotion, briefly pulling the + (Plus) or✓(Minus) steering wheel paddles atany time will engage Temporary A/Smode.
In this mode A/S functions as ifactivated from Sport mode, exceptthat the transmission willautomatically exit Temporary A/Smode to Normal Shift mode if any ofthe following conditions are met:
.The vehicle speed drops belowapproximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
.No shift paddle is pressed, andsteady driving withoutaccelerating, decelerating,or cornering is detected forapproximately seven seconds.

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.The + (Plus) steering wheelpaddle is pulled and held formore than one second.
.The shift lever is moved out ofD(Drive) to Sport Shift mode.
Manual Transmission
To o p e r a t e t h e t r a n s m i s s i o n :
1:Press the clutch pedal and shiftinto 1 (First). Then slowly let up onthe clutch pedal while pressing theaccelerator pedal.
Shift into 1 (First) when going lessthan 64 km/h (40 mph). If the vehiclecomes to a complete stop and it ishard to shift into 1 (First), put theshift lever in Neutral and let up onthe clutch. Press the clutch pedalback down. Then shift into 1 (First).
2:Press the clutch pedal whileletting up on the accelerator pedaland shift into 2 (Second). Then,slowly let up on the clutch pedalwhile pressing the acceleratorpedal.
3, 4, 5, and 6 :Shift into 3 (Third),4(Fourth), 5(Fifth), and 6(Sixth) thesame way as 2 (Second). Slowly letup on the clutch pedal whilepressing the accelerator pedal.
To s t o p , l e t u p o n t h e a c c e l e r a t o rpedal and press the brake pedal.Just before the vehicle stops, pressthe clutch pedal and the brakepedal, and shift to Neutral.
Neutral :Use this position whenstarting or idling the engine. Theshift lever is in Neutral when it iscentered in the shift pattern, not inany gear.
R:To b a c k u p , p r e s s t h e c l u t c hpedal and shift into R (Reverse).Apply pressure to get the lever past5(Fifth) and 6(Sixth) intoR(Reverse). Let up on the clutchpedal slowly while pressing theaccelerator pedal.

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One to Four Shift Message
(V8 Only)
When this message comes on, thevehicle can only be shifted from1(First) to 4(Fourth) instead of1(First) to 2(Second). The messagewill display in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC).
Complete the shift into 4 (Fourth) toturn off this feature. This helps toget the best possible fuel economy.
After shifting to 4 (Fourth), downshiftto a lower gear, if desired.
Caution
Forcing the shift lever into any
gear except 4 (Fourth) when the
1-4 SHIFT message comes on
may damage the transmission.
Shift only from 1 (First) to
4(Fourth) when the message
comes on.
This message will come on when:
.The engine coolant temperatureis higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
.The vehicle is accelerating fromastopandgoing24to31km/h(15 to 19 mph).
.The vehicle is at 33% throttleor less.
Brakes
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
This vehicle has an Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS), an advancedelectronic braking system that helpsprevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to driveaway, ABS checks itself.Amomentarymotororclickingnoisemay be heard while this test is goingon, and it may even be noticed thatthe brake pedal moves a little. Thisis normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, thiswarning light stays on. SeeAntilockBrake System (ABS) Warning Light0104.

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If driving safely on a wet road and itbecomes necessary to slam on thebrakes and continue braking toavoid a sudden obstacle, acomputer senses the wheels areslowing down. If one of the wheelsis about to stop rolling, the computerwill separately work the brakes ateach wheel.
ABS can change the brake pressureto each wheel, as required, fasterthan any driver could. This can helpyou steer around the obstacle whilebraking hard.
As the brakes are applied, thecomputer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and controlsbraking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not changethe time needed to get a foot up tothe brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you,there will not be enough time toapply the brakes if that vehiclesuddenly slows or stops. Alwaysleave enough room up ahead tostop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just holdthe brake pedal down firmly and letABS work. You may hear the ABSpump or motor operating and feelthe brake pedal pulsate. This isnormal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows you to steer and brakeat the same time. In manyemergencies, steering can helpmore than even the very bestbraking.
Electric Parking Brake
The vehicle has an Electric ParkingBrake (EPB). The switch is on thecenter console. The EPB canalways be activated, even if theignition is off. To prevent drainingthe battery, avoid repeated cycles ofthe EPB when the engine is notrunning.
The system has a red parking brakestatus light and an amber parkingbrake warning light. SeeElectricParking Brake Light0103andService Electric Parking Brake Light0103.Therearealsoparkingbrake-related Driver InformationCenter (DIC) messages. SeeBrakeSystem Messages011 3.Incaseofinsufficient electrical power, the EPBcannot be applied or released.
Before leaving the vehicle, checkthe red parking brake status light toensure that the parking brake isapplied.
EPB Apply
To a p p l y t h e E P B :
1. Be sure the vehicle is at acomplete stop.

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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction ControlSystem (TCS) and StabiliTrak®,anelectronic stability control system.These systems help limit wheel slipand assist the driver in maintainingcontrol, especially on slippery roadconditions.
TCS activates if it senses that anyof the drive wheels are spinning orbeginning to lose traction. When thishappens, TCS applies the brakes tothe spinning wheels and reducesengine power to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when thevehicle senses a difference betweenthe intended path and the directionthe vehicle is actually traveling.StabiliTrak selectively appliesbraking pressure to any one of the
vehicle wheel brakes to assist thedriver in keeping the vehicle on theintended path.
If cruise control is being used andtraction control or StabiliTrak beginsto limit wheel spin, cruise control willdisengage. Cruise control may beturned back on when roadconditions allow.
Both systems come onautomatically when the vehicle isstarted and begins to move. Thesystems may be heard or felt whilethey are operating or whileperforming diagnostic checks. Thisis normal and does not mean thereis a problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave bothsystems on for normal drivingconditions, but it may be necessaryto turn TCS off if the vehicle getsstuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.SeeIf the Vehicle Is Stuck0225and“Turning the Systems Off andOn”later in this section.
The indicator light for both systemsis in the instrument cluster. Thislight will:
.Flash when TCS is limitingwheel spin.
.Flash when StabiliTrak isactivated.
.Turn on and stay on when eithersystem is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or toactivate, a message displays in theDriver Information Center (DIC),
anddcomes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is inactiveand is not assisting the driver inmaintaining control. The vehicle issafe to drive, but driving should beadjusted accordingly.
Ifdcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.

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2. Turn the engine off and wait15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. Ifdcomes on
and stays on, the vehicle may needmore time to diagnose the problem.If the condition persists, see yourdealer.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
To t u r n t h e s y s t e m o f f , p r e s sgon
the center console.
To t u r n o f f o n l y T C S , p r e s s a n d
releaseg.Thetractionofflighti
displays in the instrument cluster.
To t u r n T C S o n a g a i n , p r e s s a n d
releaseg.Thetractionofflighti
displayed in the instrument clusterwill turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin wheng
is pressed, the system will not turnoff until the wheels stop spinning.
To t u r n o f f b o t h T C S a n d S t a b i l i T r a k ,
press and holdguntil the traction
off lightiand StabiliTrak OFF
lightgcome on and stay on in the
instrument cluster.
To t u r n T C S a n d S t a b i l i T r a k o n
again, press and releaseg.The
traction off lightiand StabiliTrak
OFF lightgin the instrument cluster
turn off.
Adding accessories can affect thevehicle performance. SeeAccessories and Modifications0272.