Bulletin No.: PI1050
Date: Nov-2013

Subject:

2014 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) New Model Features and Service Guide

Models:

2014 Chevrolet Caprice PPV (RPO 9C1)

This is a special bulletin to introduce the 2014 Caprice PPV. The purpose of this bulletin is to make you familiar with the vehicle's features and describe the
action your Service Department will need to take to ensure that your dealership is able to fully service this vehicle.

About The Vehicle

The 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) delivers the performance, comfort and safety today’s police departments need. New features and
enhancements for 2014 provide a more tailored tool for law enforcement.
These new features are headlined by the relocation of the transmission gear selector from the center console to a column-shift design, opening up space for a
new center console equipment mounting platform. The platform is standard and serves as a heavy-duty foundation for the variety of computer, console and
other equipment typically used in police vehicles. It also comes installed, saving police departments the money of purchasing a separate platform and the time of
installing it.

New features

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All-new column-mounted transmission selector for increased room, comfort, and convenience.

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Standard steel center console mounting platform designed for easier mounting of law enforcement equipment.

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All-new instrument panel and gauge cluster with 8-inch Chevrolet MyLink touch screen color display featuring AM/FM radio and CD player.

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Bluetooth®(1*) streaming audio and cell phone connectivity, voice recognition, and music navigator (Applications requiring a USB (2*) connection are not
compatible).

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Surveillance Mode with integrated circuit for connection to customer-supplied switch.

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Ultra high-strength steel added to both A-pillars for significant improvements in roof crush performance and occupant safety.

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Revised front seats with increased comfort and support while wearing a utility belt (front hip room increased to 57.5 in. from 56.7 in.).

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Extended safety belt receivers for easier buckling of the lap-shoulder belt.

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Standard driver and front passenger 4-way power seat adjusters equipped with power lumbar adjustment.

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Door lock button relocated to top-rear of door. Pull door handle once to unlock, pull again to open the door.

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Higher capacity 700 CCA auxiliary battery.

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Standard trunk release button now on both front door interior panels.

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Standard Electric Power Steering for efficient cornering and stability.

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Thicker front struts (32 mm from 30 mm) for improved handling and tuning, increased front stabilizer bar thickness (26 mm from 24 mm) for improved
handling.

(1*) The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by GM is under license. Go to
gm.com/Bluetooth® to find out which Bluetooth® phones are compatible with this vehicle.
(2*) Not compatible with all devices.

Special Features

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Stealth Mode - Exterior and interior lamps out via momentary rotation of head lamps switch to OFF (U.S. only)

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Trap Speed Feature - Traps (stores) certified vehicle speed in digital speedometer via steering wheel controls when following another vehicle. Trap Speed
can be disabled via the Driver Information Center.

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Auxiliary Power Front – 110-amp ignition and main power supply wiring harness under lower right side of instrument panel. One 50-amp battery power
circuit and two 30-amp relay controlled circuits are in a five foot coil provided for customer connection. Included in the harness are signal circuits for
ignition power (HOT in START/RUN and ACCESSORY/RUN), vehicle radio mute, vehicle speed signal and park-enable.

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The Chevrolet Caprice PPV does not come equipped with OnStar®.

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Keyless Entry – When the "unlock" or "lock" button is depressed, no exterior lamps or audible sounds are activated; however, the interior standard
equipment dome lamp will illuminate at night unless option 7Y6, inoperative dome and courtesy lamps, is ordered.

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Option Code 7Y6 – Dome and Courtesy Lamps will not operate when doors are opened when this option is ordered.

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Front-Seat Only Head Curtain Air Bags – Standard front-seat only head curtain air bags allow the use of full-width prisoner partitions. Combined front and
rear head curtain air bags are available.

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RPO SGT – Limits speed to 209 km/h (130 mph) when this option is ordered.

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RPO VVS – Deletes Daytime Running Lamps and Automatic Headlamps (U.S. only).

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Additional information on the Chevrolet Caprice PPV can be found at: http://www.gmfleet.com/police/chevy-caprice-ppv-patrol-car.html

Exterior Features
Caprice PPV was designed exclusively as a police car and its roster of standard and available exterior features is uniquely suited for police work. Highlights
include:

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Lock cylinders for both front doors and trunk are standard.

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Daytime running lamps with reduced intensity are standard. Daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps can be deleted.

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Flashing light system for headlamps and taillamps is available.
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Heated outside mirrors are available.

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Spotlamps and spotlamp provisions are available.

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Full wheel covers are available.

Exterior colors: Phantom Black Metallic, Heron White, Karma Metallic, Red Hot, Silver Ice Metallic, Mystic Green and Hugo Blue Metallic.

Interior Features and Details
The Caprice PPV is designed to provide maximum comfort so officers can do their job more effectively. The front seats are sculpted to “pocket” the equipment
belt, which greatly increases the comfort for a great range of officer sizes. Along with comfort, the materials used in the seats were also carefully selected. Highwear, low-friction materials were chosen to stand up to long hours of everyday use, while breathability, long-term durability and ease of cleaning were also
important criteria.
For the 2014 models, the front seat cushions are wider, for increased comfort, with revised bolsters that allow easier entry and exit. Also, the back bolsters are
revised for greater comfort with a duty belt. The foam density of the seat back and cushion insert surfaces are designed to conform to the shape of an
equipment belt’s various items allowing the officer’s back to rest properly on the seat back surface. Engineers worked on several iterations of the seat, testing
multiple versions in the field to get real-world feedback from police officers, who used prototype seats in their cruisers for a month. Their input helped determine
the final design.
Several standard and available features are offered on the Caprice PPV that make it the ideal tool for police duty. They include:

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Standard driver information center in the instrument cluster with an oil life monitor and selectable “Capture Speed” feature that captures speed with
tracking/pacing other vehicles.

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Standard cloth front bucket seats, with cloth rear bench seat and carpeted floor covering; vinyl-covered rear seat and floor covering are available. Jet
Black is the standard interior color.

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Standard analog 160-mph certified speedometer with 1-mph increments.

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Standard surveillance mode for exterior and interior lighting.

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Standard dual-zone automatic climate control.

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Standard Chevrolet MyLink radio – AM/FM with CD and eight-inch color touch screen.

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Standard cruise control.

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Industry exclusive front seat-only head curtain air bag.

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Available Common fleet key locking system (not compatible with previous model-year vehicles).

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Available LED-lit red and blue flashing-lights trunk lid warning.

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Available lamp, horn and siren wiring packages.

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Available disabled rear interior door locks, handles and windows.

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Available disabled dome and courtesy lamp feature.

Safety and Accident Avoidance Features
Officer safety is a fundamental element of the Caprice PPV’s design. The body structure features extensive use of high-strength steel and ultra-high-strength
steel for greater strength and crash protection, while standard and available air bags offer protection in the event of a crash.
Dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags are standard, along with head curtain air bags for the driver and front passenger, front seat-back-mounted
pelvic-thorax air bags and driver and front passenger knee air bags. The front seat-only head curtain air bags enable the use of a full-width prisoner partition for
greater officer safety. Combined front and rear head curtain air bags are available, providing rollover protection.
To help avoid accidents, the Caprice PPV includes standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control, with a special police calibration for aggressive driving
maneuvers. Large, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock (featuring a police-specific calibration) are also standard, along with strong, durable 18-inch steel
wheels (with bolt-on center caps or full wheels covers) that are matched with performance Goodyear P235/50R18 tires featuring:

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Tire Pressure 39 lbs. (F) and 44 lbs. (R).

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE will show on driver message center (excludes spare tire). The TPM warning signal comes on below 34 lbs. in the rear and
below 29 lbs. in the front.

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TIRE, SPARE - Full-size (includes TPM sensor not programmed).

All models feature a four-wheel independent suspension, with heavy-duty components that deliver responsive, high-performance driving characteristics that are
crucial in some police scenarios. A tight turning diameter of 38 feet (11.4 m) and a generous ground clearance of six inches (153 mm) enable excellent
maneuverability.
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Powertrain
The LFX-code 3.6L V-6 is the standard engine in the Caprice PPV, with the 6.0L V-8 optional. The 301-horsepower (224 kW) LFX is a 60-degree design, with
the cylinder block and cylinder heads cast in aluminum for low weight. A forged steel crankshaft provides optimal strength in the bottom end, while the cylinder
heads include four valves per cylinder, with a dual overhead camshaft design incorporating continuously variable valve timing.
Additionally, optimized-flow fuel injectors and the integrated exhaust manifolds/cylinder heads promote lower emissions. The LFX’s composite intake manifold
also has a comparatively small radiated surface area to help it maintain excellent noise and vibration characteristics. The direct injection fuel system enables
greater performance and efficiency, giving it horsepower that even some V-8s didn’t offer only a few years ago.
The Caprice PPV’s 6.0-liter V-8 is rated at 355 horsepower (268 kW) and 384 lb-ft of torque (521 Nm). It features Active Fuel Management technology, which
helps save gas by allowing the engine to operate on only four cylinders during certain light-load driving conditions, saving the fuel normally used to drive all eight
cylinders. It is also E85-capable.
Both engines are backed by a six-speed automatic transmission that is performance-calibrated for police duty. It features the Sport Mode feature, which delays
upshifts and allows earlier downshifts when maximum engine power and transmission responsiveness are desired. Its unique calibration allows the
transmission to “understand” driving conditions and select the appropriate gear, even through tight turns, and provides the optimum engine torque.
Additional powertrain and vehicle system features include:

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2.92 axle ratio.

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Limited-slip differential is standard with the 6.0L and available with the 3.6L.

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170-amp high-output alternator with idle boost feature.

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Engine oil (V-8), transmission and power steering coolers.

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Electric cooling fans and EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene monomer) coolant hoses.

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Available industry-exclusive auxiliary battery for police equipment.

Electrical Architecture
Global A electrical architecture is used on the 2014 Caprice PPV. This is similar to other Chevrolet vehicles. GDS is used for diagnostics.
Transportation Mode: All MY14 vehicles leave the Vehicle Assembly Plant in Transport Mode. This mode is a battery saver mode which disables some
modules. The Driver Information Centre (DIC) will display “Transport Mode On” when enabled.
Note: The driver’s express power window learn procedure may need to be performed after turning off transportation mode. When in transport mode, the
remote function will be inoperative. As the Remote Keyless Entry will not allow remote unlocking of the vehicle, the vehicle will need to be unlocked with the
mechanical key.
To disengage Transport Mode complete the following procedure;
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Turn on Hazard Flashers.

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Apply Brake Pedal.

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Turn Ignition Key to Start Position and hold for 15 seconds, while pressing your foot on the brake pedal.

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“Transport Mode Off” will display in the DIC when disabled.

Dealer Programming
Note: When programming, this vehicle may be found under a Holden heading.
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VVS – disable DRL and ALC Selectable in TIS2WEB SPS

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6N5 – Rear windows door inoperative Selectable in TIS2WEB SPS

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5DC – Theft alarm enable Selectable in TIS2WEB SPS

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SGT – 130 mph speed limit Dealer to request a VCI from TCSC

USB Cable Location

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The USB cable is located under the right side console trim panel. To gain access remove the panel and reach up to locate the coiled cable.

Keys
2 keys with integrated remote keyless entry, side milled, two-sided, random code for ignition, driver door and trunk. Options 6E3 or 6E4 available for single key
locking of entire fleet.

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RPO – AMF KEYS package of six keys and transmitters, including six cut keys with integrated Remote Keyless Entry. These are not pre-programmed.

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RPO – 6E3 KEYS COMMON – Complete vehicle fleet, provides a single key with a specific code that is common to the door locks and ignition for all
the vehicles in the vehicle fleet; key code is an alternate to SEO 6E4 key common, complete vehicle fleet; not compatible with Impala and Tahoe police
vehicles or previous Caprice.

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RPO – 6E4 KEYS COMMON – Complete vehicle fleet, provides a single key with a specific code that is common to the door locks and ignition of all
the vehicles in the vehicle fleet; key code is an alternate to SEO 6E3 key common, complete vehicle fleet; not compatible with Impala and Tahoe police
vehicles or previous Caprice.

Programing Transmitters To The Vehicle

A maximum of 8 keys can be programmed for the vehicle with a random key code (RPO AX2). Vehicles with the fleet key option (RPO 6E3 or 6E4) may have an
unlimited number of keys learned for these options, using the original master key (“master key” is a fully functioning programmed existing key currently working
in the vehicle). Remote fob features will only program to a specific vehicle that the key/fob is learned in.
Use the following steps to program the key and transmitter:
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