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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 88
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 128
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 214
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 344
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 361
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 371
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385Chevrolet SS Sedan Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-9234782) - 2016 - CRC - 8/24/15
Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SS, and the SS Emblem are trademarks and/ or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23425479 A First Printing
{ Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
{ Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.
that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® (if equipped) $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”
Introduction
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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Introduction
2 NOTES
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In Brief
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lane Departure
Side Blind Zone
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 19
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and MaintenanceTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 21
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 212
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turnii
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and Lane-Change Signals 0 125
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105ii
3. Paddle Shifter Up. See Manual
Mode 0 236
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4. Cruise Control 0 248
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(If Equipped).
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 259
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (If Equipped). System 0 255
Instrument Cluster 0 935. 6. Horn 0 90
7. Steering Wheel Controls 0 89
8. Paddle Shifter Down. Seeii
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Manual Mode 0 236
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9. Windshield Wiper/Washer
10.
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0 90
Ignition. See Ignition Positions 0 227ii
11. Solar Sensor. See Dual
20. Shift Lever. See Automatic
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Transmission 0 234
Transmission 0 238
Equipped).ii
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or Manual (If
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 89
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22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 108
23.Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 125
24. Hood Release. See Hood
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0 269
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25. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 123
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Automatic Climate Control System 0 208
Infotainment 0 12812. 13. Heated and Ventilated Front
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Seats 0 48
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14. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 124
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15. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 208
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16. Power Outlets 0 91
(Out
of View).
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17. Traction Control/Electronic
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Stability Control 0 242
Front and Rear Parking Assist Button (If Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Button (If Equipped). See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251
18. Driver Mode Control 0 244
19. Electric Parking Brake 0 240ii
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In Brief
Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press this button to extend the key. The key can be used for all locks. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Y : Press and hold until the trunk begins to move. 7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. / : Press Q and release and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Keys 0 23
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24and Remote Keyless
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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the
2.
RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 29
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To lock or unlock the doors from the inside:
Keyless Access
In Brief
Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from the outside: . Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24
. Use the key in the driver door. Turn the key toward the rear to lock all doors. Turn the key toward the front to unlock the driver door. Turn the key again toward the front to unlock all doors.ii
. Press Q or K. . Push the door lock knob on the
top of the door to lock.
. Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door.
See Door Locks 0 31
Door Locks 0 32ii
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or Power
If equipped, press the button on the driver door handle when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24
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Windows
holding the switch. Pull a window switch up or press it down all the way, release it, and the window goes up or down automatically. Stop the window by pressing or pulling the switch in the same direction a second time, or by briefly operating the switch to the first detent in either direction. See Power Windows 0 39
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Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
To adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment 0 45
Lumbar Adjustmentii
Press the switch down to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 230
Express Window Operation Windows with an express-down or express-up feature allow the window to be lowered or raised withoutii
To increase or decrease lumbar support, slide the switch forward or rearward.
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See Lumbar Adjustment 0 45
Reclining Seatbacksii
Memory Features
Heated and Ventilated Seats
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To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 46
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The SET, 1, 2, and S (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt and telescoping steering column. Automatic Memory Recall (Automatic Only) and/or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the personalization menus to automatically recall positions stored to the 1, 2, and S buttons. See Memory Seats 0 46
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The buttons are below the air vents on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.
Press L or M to heat the driver or passenger seat. Press { or C to ventilate the driver or passenger seat. A ventilated seat has a fan that pulls or pushes air through the seat. The air is not cooled. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 48
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Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints 0 44
Power Seat Adjustment 0 45and
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Safety Belts
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Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts 0 50
. How to Wear Safety Beltsii
Properly 0 51
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. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 52
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 74ii
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Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 62
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The passenger airbag status indicator lights in the rearview mirror are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 96
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Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. The mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. Exterior Mirrors
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To adjust the mirrors: 1. With the ignition on, press the switch (2) to select the left or right mirror.
2. Press the arrows (1) to adjust
the mirror.
3. Adjust the mirror to see a little
of the vehicle, and the area behind the vehicle.
Keep the switch (2) in the center when not adjusting the mirrors. Folding Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to its original position.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
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To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or
down and in or out for a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the tilt and telescope lever while driving.
The dome lamps are in the overhead console. + : Press to turn the lamp on or off. 4 : Press to automatically turn on the lamps when a door is opened, the vehicle is unlocked, or the ignition is turned off.
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Reading Lamps
Exterior Lighting
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console. Press ( or ) to turn the lamp on or off.
The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. Press ( or ) to turn the lamp on or off. For more information on interior lamps, see: . Dome Lamps 0 126
Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 125
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The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO : Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal brightness and other exterior lamps. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps.
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See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 123
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)ii
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Move the windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity.
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to select the wiper speed.
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OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. n L : Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 90
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In Brief
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 208
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Transmission
Automatic Transmission
1. Driver Temperature Control 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. Air Conditioning 4. Air Delivery Mode Controls 5. Front Defrost
6. ZONE 7. Passenger Temperature
Control
8. Rear Window Defogger 9. Fan Control 10. Recirculation
Sport Shift Mode For Sport Shift mode, move the shift lever to D (Drive), then push to the right. While in Sport Shift mode, move the shift lever to the + (Plus) or − (Minus) position to enable Active Select mode.
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Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls
Tap Shift Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. Vehicles with this feature have controls on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in. See Automatic Transmission 0 234
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Some audio functions can be controlled through the steering wheel controls. b / g : Press to interact with Bluetooth or voice recognition. See Bluetooth 0 193
Recognition 0 187or Voice
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$ / i : Press to decline an incoming call, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to cancel voice recognition. _ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio source. Use the thumbwheel to select the next or previous favorite radio station, MP3 track, USB track, and Bluetooth Audio track. Use _ SRC to skip to the next song or show using Pandora or Stitcher®. See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146
or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150
+ x − : Press + to increase the volume. Press − to decrease. See Steering Wheel Controls 0 89ii
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In Brief
Cruise Control
1 : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES/+ : If there is a set speed in memory, move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
SET/− : Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. See Cruise Control 0 248
3. MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105
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Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set,
or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.
2. \: Use the band to scroll
through the items in each menu.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 255
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 259
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Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, SBZA will detect moving vehicles in the next lane over in the vehicle's side blind zone area. When this happens, the SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 257
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow displayed on the RVC screen to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251
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Parking Assist If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking
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and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. The vehicle may also be equipped with Front Parking Assist. See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251
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Automatic Parking Assist (APA) If equipped, the APA system helps to search for and maneuver the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spots using automatic steering, DIC displays, and beeps. When the vehicle speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph), press O to enable the system. See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 251
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Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle has an accessory power outlet on the center stack and inside the center console storage. To use the outlet, the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Remove the cover to access the outlet and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets 0 91
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Sunroof If equipped, the sunroof switches are on the overhead console. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions 0 227
Power (RAP) 0 230and Retained Accessory
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Express-Open : Press and release the rear of the switch (1) to express-open the sunroof. Vent/Close : Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Press and hold the front of the switch (2) to close. The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. See Sunroof 0 41
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Open/Close : Press and hold the rear or front of the switch (1) to open or close the sunroof. The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof, but must be closed manually.
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center console. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.
. Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button again to turn on traction control.
. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on
the center console, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster.
. Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 242
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Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
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. The
Vehicle Load Limits 0 223
warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 307The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See
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Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
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In Brief
Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 105
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2. Press and hold the SET/CLR
button on the DIC while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN
with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 273
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Battery The battery is located in the trunk, behind a trim panel, on the driver side. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. See Battery - North America 0 284
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Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 365ii
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Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 38
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.
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Keys and Locks
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 36Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for all locks.
. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 24
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Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button to retract the key. See your dealer if a new key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 365
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 375ii
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. Theii
transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
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Pressing Q may also arm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. See “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117
turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. See “Remote Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle . Pressing K Personalization 0 117
may also disarm the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 35
If equipped, memory seat positions may be recalled when vehicle is unlocked and driver door is open. See Memory Seats 0 46
“Remote Lock/Unlock/Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117
Y (Remote Trunk Release) : Press and hold until the trunk begins to move. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and holdand
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7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start) : Press and release Q then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 29
Keyless Access Operation Some vehicles have a Keyless Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors without removing the RKE transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened, locked or unlocked.. If the vehicle has this feature, there will be buttons on the outside door handles.ii
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock Feedback” under . If a Vehicle Personalization 0 117
passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. These settings can be modified. See “Open Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117ii
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The vehicle can be customized to always unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock button press. See Vehicle Personalization 0 117
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors will unlock. Pull the door handle to unlatch the door.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/ unlock button press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: . The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been
opened and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking The vehicle will lock several seconds after all doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at least one transmitter has been removed or none remain in the vehicle. If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking Feature Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
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To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock/Unlock/ Start” under Vehicle Personalization 0 117
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Keyed Access To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 31
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters, both currently recognized and new, must be with you.
1. Place the recognized
transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area.
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Insert the new vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. 3. Remove the recognized
transmitter and place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.
4. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
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Programming without a Recognized Transmitter If there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you. 1.
Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until the
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The DIC displays will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be relearned during the next steps. The DIC display should now show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
4. Place the new transmitter into
the transmitter pocket. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area.
5. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. When the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from
the transmitter pocket and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/ STOP button for 12 seconds to exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time. To start the vehicle:
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storage and place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button. See Starting the Engine 0 229
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Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages 0 112
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Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
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The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, remote start allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start) : The remote start button is on the RKE transmitter. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 24
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1. Press the button on the
transmitter to extend the key. 2. Remove the battery cover by
prying with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
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on the battery and sliding it toward the key blade. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a CR2032
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Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release Q. 3.
Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the steps to extend to 20 minutes. Remote start can be extended only once. Start the vehicle before driving.
Extending Engine Run Time To extend to 20 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested 30 seconds after starting. The remote start can be extended once. For example, if the engine has been running for five minutes, and the remote start is extended, the engine will run for a total of 20 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if: . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. The malfunction indicator lamp
is on.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low. . Two remote vehicle starts, or a
single remote start with an extension, have already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
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death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from the outside: . Press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 24
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. Use the key in the driver door. Turn the key toward the rear to lock all doors. Turn the key toward the front to unlock the driver door. Turn the key again toward the front to unlock all doors.
To lock or unlock the doors from the inside: . Pushing down the manual lock knob on the driver door will lock all doors. Pushing down the manual lock knob on a passenger door will lock that door only.
. Pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door. . Press Q or K on the power door
lock switch.
Door Locks
{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even
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Power Door Locks
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open or Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off.
