This comprehensive PDF file contains the complete, original owner’s manual for the 2016 Chevrolet SS. As a sleeper enthusiast’s dream, the Chevy SS (a rebadged Holden Commodore from Australia) combines the brutal power of a Corvette engine with the practicality of a four-door sedan and an incredibly balanced rear-wheel-drive chassis. This detailed guide is absolutely essential for owners to fully utilize the vehicle’s high-performance features, safely operate its advanced suspension and driving modes, and perform the necessary preventative maintenance to keep this rare, modern classic running flawlessly on the street or the track.
The manual covers the following key topics in detail:
- Vehicle Overview and Performance Seating: A detailed introduction to the SS’s driver-centric cabin. It provides crucial instructions on maximizing passenger comfort, safely adjusting the deeply bolstered, power-adjustable front sport seats (with heating and ventilation), operating the power sunroof, and utilizing the spacious rear seating and trunk area.
- Safety Systems and Driver Assistance: Essential details on safety features, including proper seatbelt usage, the advanced airbag system, and the correct procedures for installing child safety seats using the LATCH system. It also covers the operation of standard active safety features such as Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Side Blind Zone Alert, and Automatic Parking Assist.
- Instruments, HUD, and Infotainment: A full breakdown of the performance gauge cluster and the customizable color Driver Information Center (DIC). It explains every warning light and provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the Chevrolet MyLink touchscreen infotainment system (with built-in navigation and Bose audio), and crucially, how to configure the color Head-Up Display (HUD) to project speed, rpm, and G-forces directly onto the windshield.
- Driving, Magnetic Ride, and Transmissions: Best practices for starting and driving this powerful sedan. It explains the operation of the 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters or the highly sought-after 6-speed manual gearbox. It details the operation of the Magnetic Ride Control suspension, allowing the driver to select between Tour, Sport, and Performance modes, and provides essential guidelines for utilizing the Competitive Driving Mode and Launch Control (on manual-equipped cars).
- Vehicle Care and Maintenance: Step-by-step scheduled maintenance guidance, which is the most critical aspect of keeping the LS3 engine performing at its peak. It includes instructions for checking vital fluids on the 6.2L V8 engine, checking the high-performance Brembo brake system, and maintaining the specific staggered performance tires. It details how to check tire pressures (via TPMS), reset the GM Oil Life System, replace exterior bulbs, decipher the fuse box diagrams, and handle roadside emergencies.
Whether you need to remember how to activate Launch Control, understand how to adjust the Magnetic Ride Control settings, or locate the correct fuse for the infotainment system, this manual is a vital resource for mastering your rare 2016 Chevrolet SS.
Language: English
Format: PDF
