climate control CHEVROLET SS 2017 1.G Owners Manual
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Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-10122752) -2017 - crc - 9/1/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 131
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 348
Te c h n i c a l D a t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 364
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 374
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Passenger Sensing System . . . 12Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Side Blind ZoneAlert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents0214.
2. Turn Signal Lever. SeeTu r nand Lane-Change Signals0128.
Driver Information Center (DIC)Controls. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)0108.
3. + (Plus) Paddle. SeeManualMode0238.
4.Cruise Control0251.
Lane Departure Warning(LDW)0263(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System0259(If Equipped).
5.Instrument Cluster096.
6.Horn092.
7.Steering Wheel Controls091.
8.✓(Minus) Paddle. SeeManualMode0238.
9.Windshield Wiper/Washer092.
10. ENGINE START/STOP Button.SeeIgnition Positions0229.
11 . S o l a r S e n s o r. S e eDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
Light Sensor. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0127.
12.Infotainment0131.
13.Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats049.
14.Hazard Warning Flashers0127.
15.Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
16.Power Outlets094(Outof View).
17.Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0245.
Front and Rear Parking AssistButton (If Equipped). SeeAssistance Systems forParking or Backing0254.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)Button (If Equipped). SeeAssistance Systems forParking or Backing0254.
18.Driver Mode Control0247.
19.Electric Parking Brake0242.
20. Shift Lever. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0236orManualTr a n s m i s s i o n0240(IfEquipped).
21.Steering Wheel Adjustment091.
22.Head-Up Display (HUD)011 0(Out of View).
23.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0128.
24. Hood Release. SeeHood0273.
25.Exterior Lamp Controls0126.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled withthis system.
1. Driver Temperature Control
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air Conditioning
4. Air Delivery Mode Controls
5. Front Defrost
6. ZONE
7. Passenger TemperatureControl
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Fan Control
10. Recirculation
SeeDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Sport Shift Mode
For Sport Shift mode, move the shiftlever to D (Drive), then push to theright.
While in Sport Shift mode, move theshift lever to the + (Plus) or✓(Minus) position to enable ActiveSelect mode. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0236.
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To s t a r t t h e v e h i c l e :
1. Open the center consolestorage and place thetransmitter in the transmitterpocket.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) orN(Neutral), press the brakepedal and press ENGINESTART/STOP.
SeeStarting the Engine0231
Replace the transmitter battery assoon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage displays in the DIC. SeeKey and Lock Messages011 5.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
The battery is not rechargeable. Toreplace the battery:
1. Press the button on thetransmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover byprying with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushingon the battery and sliding ittoward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Push thebattery down until it is held inplace. Replace with a CR2032or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, remote start allows theengine to be started from outsidethe vehicle.
/:The remote start button is onthe RKE transmitter.
The climate control system will usethe previous settings during aremote start.
Laws in some local communitiesmay restrict the use of remotestarters. For example, some laws
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require a person using remote startto have the vehicle in view. Checklocal regulations for anyrequirements.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System025.
Starting the Vehicle
To s t a r t t h e e n g i n e u s i n g t h e r e m o t estart feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.
2. Press and releaseQ.
3. Immediately after completing
Step 2, press and hold/for at
least four seconds or until theturn signal lamps flash. Theturn signal lamps flashingconfirms the request to remotestart the vehicle has beenreceived.
When the engine starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climatecontrol system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for10 minutes. After 30 seconds,repeat the steps to extend to20 minutes. Remote start can beextended only once.
Start the vehicle before driving.
Extending Engine Run Time
To e x t e n d t o 2 0 m i n u t e s , r e p e a tSteps 1–3whiletheengineisstillrunning. An extension can berequested 30 seconds after starting.The remote start can beextended once.
For example, if the engine has beenrunning for five minutes, and theremote start is extended, the enginewill run for a total of 20 minutes.
Amaximumoftworemotestarts,or a single start with an extension,is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must beturned on and then back off beforethe remote start procedure can beused again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold/
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote StartWill Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature willnot operate if:
.The transmitter is in the vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashersare on.
.The malfunction indicator lampis on.
.The engine coolant temperatureis too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
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Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside air
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
and set the fan speed to thehighest setting. See“Climate Control Systems”in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.
SeeEngine Exhaust0235.
Trunk Release
For automatic transmissions thevehicle must be in P (Park). Formanual transmissions the vehiclemust be off, or stationary with theparking brake set. SeeElectricParking Brake0242.
From inside the vehicle, press|
on the driver door.
Remote Trunk Release
From outside the vehicle, press and
holdYon the RKE transmitter.
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Power Mirrors
To a d j u s t t h e m i r r o r s :
1. Press the switch (2) to selectthe left or right mirror.
2. Press the arrows (1) to adjustthe mirror.
3. Adjust the mirror to see a littleof the vehicle, and the areabehind the vehicle.
Keep the switch (2) in the centerwhen not adjusting the mirrors.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The vehicle has manual foldingmirrors. These mirrors can be foldedinward to prevent damage whengoing through an automatic carwash. To fold, pull the mirror towardthe vehicle. Push the mirror outwardto return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
The vehicle has heated outsiderearview mirrors.
K:Press to heat the mirrors.
SeeDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0210.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
The driver outside mirrorautomatically adjusts for the glare ofheadlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, thepassenger and/or driver mirror tiltsto a preselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisallows the curb to be seen whenparallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the originalposition when:
.The vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse),orremainsinR(Reverse)forabout30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven inR(Reverse)aboveasetspeed.
To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f , s e eVehicle Personalization0120.
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Phone Settings
See“Phone”inConfigure Menu0181.
Navigation Settings
SeeConfigure Menu0181.
Display Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Home Page Menu
.Rear Camera Options
.Display Off
.Map Settings
Home Page Menu
Select to customize the first page ofthe Home Page.
Rear Camera Options
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Camera
.Symbols
.Guide Lines
Select to turn an option on and off.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0254.
Display Off
Select to turn off the display. Thedisplay will return when any buttonis pressed or the screen is touched.
Map Settings
Select to enter the submenu tochange Automatic Zoom, enableSpeed Limit to display on the map,and change Map Display settings.
.Map Display:Select to changethe screen background.
To c h a n g e t h e o v e r a l l b r i g h t n e s ssetting for the display, use thevehicle interior lightinginstrument panel illuminationcontrol.
⇣The Automatic setting adjuststhe screen backgroundautomatically depending onthe exterior lighting conditions.
⇣The Day setting brightens themap background.
⇣The Night setting darkens themap background.
.Speed Limits:Select to displaythe posted speed limit on themap, when available.
Vehicle Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
.Return to Factory Settings?
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seat
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seat
Auto Fan Speed
This feature sets the climate controlfan speed to maintain the interiortemperature.
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Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows forhands-free operation of theinfotainment system features.
Voice recognition can be used whenthe radio is on or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0232.Thesystemmaintainsaminimumvolumelevel.
Using Voice Recognition
1. Pressb/gon the steering
wheel. The audio systemmutes. A voice prompt states,“Please say a command.”Waituntil the tone is heard beforespeaking.
If there is no tone, make surethat the volume is turned up.
While voice recognition is
active, the system displays ag
symbol in the top right of theinfotainment display.
2. Clearly speak one of thecommands listed later in thissection.
Pressb/gtwice on the steering
wheel to skip the voice promptmessages.
Canceling Voice Recognition
1. Press and release$/ion
the steering wheel control tocancel a command, if thesystem response does notmatch the voice command,or say“Goodbye”or“Cancel.”
2. The system replies,“Goodbye.”
Helpful Hints for Speaking
Commands
.When multiple commands areavailable, choose the commandthat works best for you.
.Words in parentheses areoptional. For example, for thecommand“Tune FM(frequency),”saying“Tune FM87.7”or“Tune FM”are bothvalid commands.
.When the command isrecognized, the system willeither perform the function orask to confirm the choice.
.When the system does notrecognize the command, thesystem says“pardon.”
.If experiencing difficulty with thesystem recognizing a command,confirm that the command iscorrect. Try saying the commandclearly or wait for a brief momentafter the tone.
.Background noise such as aclimate control fan positioned onhigh, open windows, and veryloud outside noises, even if thewindows are closed, can causevoice commands to bemisunderstood.
.The system is able to recognizecommands in differentlanguages, such as English,Canadian French, and Spanish.The system only recognizescommands based on thelanguage selected.
.To i n c r e a s e o r d e c r e a s e t h evoice volume during a voicerecognition session, turn thevolume knob of the radio,or press the volume steeringwheel control. If the volume is