Chevrolet SS 2016 Owner's Manual
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
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2 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
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.
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.
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2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction 3
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
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.”
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
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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4 Introduction
2 NOTES
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 19
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . .. . 19
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sunroof .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . .. . . . . . . . 21
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 21
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Battery . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 22
Roadside Assistance
Program .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 22
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 212ii .
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
ii.
0 125
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 105
ii.
3. Paddle Shifter Up. See Manual
Mode 0 236
4. Cruise Control 0 248
ii.
ii.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 259
ii (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 255
5. Instrument Cluster 0 93
6. Horn 0 90
ii (If Equipped).
ii.
ii.
7. Steering Wheel Controls 0 89
8. Paddle Shifter Down. See
Manual Mode 0 236
ii.
9. Windshield Wiper/Washer
ii.
0 90
10. Ignition. See Ignition Positions
0 227
ii.
11. Solar Sensor. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System 0 208
12. Infotainment 0 128
13. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 48
14. Hazard Warning Flashers
ii.
0 124
15. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 208
16. Power Outlets 0 91
of View).
17. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 242
Front and Rear Parking Assist
Button (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0 251
ii.
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 0 240
20. Shift Lever. See Automatic
ii.
ii.
Transmission 0 238
Equipped).
Transmission 0 234
ii or Manual
ii (If
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 89
ii.
22. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 108
ii.
ii.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 125
ii.
ii (Out
24. Hood Release. See Hood
ii.
0 269
25. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 123
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii.
ii.
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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.
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
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
vehicle locator. Press and hold for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press
cancel the panic alarm.
/ : Press Q and release and then
immediately press and hold
least four seconds to start the
engine from outside the vehicle.
See Keys 0 23
Entry (RKE) System Operation
ii.
0 24
ii and Remote Keyless
7 again to
/ for at
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
RKE transmitter.
2. 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
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 29
/ until the
/
ii.
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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.
To lock or unlock the doors from the
inside:
.
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 32
ii or Power
ii.
Keyless Access
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
ii.
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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
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
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
ii.
Express Window Operation
Windows with an express-down or
express-up feature allow the window
to be lowered or raised without
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
ii.
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 45
ii.
Lumbar Adjustment
To increase or decrease lumbar
support, slide the switch forward or
rearward.
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See Lumbar Adjustment 0 45ii .
Memory Features
Reclining Seatbacks
The SET, 1, 2, and S (Exit) buttons
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
ii.
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
See Memory Seats 0 46
Vehicle Personalization 0 117
S buttons.
ii and
Heated and Ventilated Seats
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.
{ or C to ventilate the driver
Press
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
ii.
Seats 0 48
ii.
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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 45
ii and
ii.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts 0 50
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 51
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 52
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
ii.
ii.
ii.
Children (LATCH System) 0 74
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
ii.
The passenger airbag status
indicator lights in the rearview mirror
are visible when the vehicle is
started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 96
ii.
Mirror Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
The mirror automatically dims to
ii.
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
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.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
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
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.
( or ) to turn the lamp
Press
on or off.
For more information on interior
lamps, see:
.
Dome Lamps 0 126
.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 125
ii
ii
Exterior Lighting
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)
0 124
ii
ii
Windshield Wiper/Washer
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the lever to select the wiper
speed.
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.
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
ii.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
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
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 208
ii.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
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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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
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls
ii.
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 0 187
ii or Voice
ii.
$ / 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.
_ SRC to skip to the next song
Use
or show using Pandora or Stitcher
See Pandora Internet Radio 0 146
or Stitcher Internet Radio 0 150ii.
x − : Press + to increase the
+
volume. Press − to decrease.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 89
®
ii.
.
ii
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Cruise Control
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
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 : 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.
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.
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)
ii.
0 105
ii.
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,
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
V, when a vehicle
ii.
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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,
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
@, is green if a lane
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
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 259
ii.
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
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
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
ii.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
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
ii.
Automatic Parking
ii.
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
enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist
ii.
(APA)” under Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0 251
O to
ii.
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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
ii.
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
ii and Retained Accessory
0 227
Power (RAP) 0 230
ii.
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.
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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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
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
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The 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
i and
ii.
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
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ii. The
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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Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display the REMAINING OIL
LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
ii.
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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
ii.
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
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
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 23
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 33
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 38
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 38
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows
Windows .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sun Visors . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 41
Roof
Sunroof .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 36
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
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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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
ii.
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for all locks.
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With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 375
ii.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 371
ii.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
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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Pressing
Q may also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
ii.
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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
Personalization 0 117
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
Vehicle Personalization 0 117
passenger door is open when
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 0 117
ii. If a
Q is
ii.
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 hold
ii. The
ii. Pressing K
ii.
ii and
ii
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
press and hold
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.
Q then immediately
/ for at least
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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
ii.
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
ii.
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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.
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.
1. Place the recognized
transmitter in the transmitter
pocket. The transmitter pocket
is inside the center console
storage area.
2. 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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1. Open the center console
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
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
ii.
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. To
replace the battery:
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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
on the battery and sliding it
toward the key blade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the
battery down until it is held in
place. Replace with a CR2032
or equivalent 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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