Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Owner ManualM
Keys, Doors and Windows. . . 1-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 3-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 3-1 Instruments and Controls
. . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 4-38
OnStar
®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42
Universal Remote System . . . . 4-44
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Climate Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 7-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 8-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 8-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 8-26
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 8-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 8-41
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 8-55
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Introduction v
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:This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
*: This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information. 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)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®
I: Brake System Warning
Light
": Charging System
(12‐Volt Battery)
I: Cruise Control
: Electric Parking Brake
d:Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
_: High Voltage
j:LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
[:Green Leaf Display Options
/: Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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1-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
If the driver door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors lock except the
driver door, if enabled through the
vehicle personalization.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System
on
page 1‑9.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors, see
“Remote Unlock” underVehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑38.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate unlocking, see “Remote
Feedback” underVehicle
Personalization
on page 4‑38.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System
on
page 1‑9. V
(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
7(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release
one time to locate the vehicle.
The exterior lamps flash and the
horn chirps.
Press and hold
7for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash until
7is pressed
again or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): For
vehicles with this feature, press
Q
and then/to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start
on page 1‑5for additional
information.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter
is programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace
Battery in Remote Key message
displays in the DIC. See “Replace
Battery in Remote Key” underKey
and Lock Messages on page 4‑34.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer to replace the
battery.
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1-10 Keys, Doors and Windows
Arming the System
To arm the system, pressQon the
RKE transmitter.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, flashes.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
The security light stays on for
approximately one second when the
vehicle is disarming.
If the system is armed when there
are people inside of the vehicle,
pulling the door handle from the
inside one time will unlock the door.
Pulling the handle a second time will
unlatch the door.
How the System Alarm is
Activated
To activate the system if it is armed,
open any door, the trunk or hood.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning flashers will flash.
How to Turn Off the System
Alarm
To turn off the system alarm, do one
of the following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
The theft-deterrent system is
disarmed when the alarm is
turned off.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
If the horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash three times
when
Kis pressed, an attempted
break-in has occurred while the
system was armed. The vehicle
may also display a message on the
DIC. See Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages
on page 4‑36for more
information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statementon
page 12‑17for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.
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Keys, Doors and Windows 1-15
Window Indexing
This automatically lowers the
window a small amount when the
door is opened. When the door is
closed, the window will raise fully.
If the vehicle loses power or the
window freezes, this feature may
not work. From outside the vehicle,
close the door and push the window
inward so that the glass goes under
the molding.
If the“Open, Then Close Driver
Window” or“Open, Then Close
Passenger Window” messages are
displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), follow the procedure
for Programming the Power
Windows later in this section. See
also Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 4‑28.
Express Window Operation
The front window switches have an
express-up or down feature that
lowers or raises the window without
holding the switch. Pull the switch
up or press it down all the way and
release it. Stop the window by
pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
When express-up is active, the
window will auto-reverse if there
is an obstruction or severe icing.
The window returns to normal
operation after the obstruction or
condition is removed.
{WARNING
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
The anti-pinch feature can
be overridden by holding the
window switch all the way down.
The window will lower for as long as
the switch is held. Once the switch
is released, the express mode is
re-activated. In this mode, the
window can still close on an object
in its path. Use care when using the
override mode.
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Instruments and Controls 4-1
Instruments and
Controls
Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 4-6
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 4-6
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 4-7
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13 Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Transmission Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 4-17
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 4-18
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Charging System Light . . . . . . 4-20
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light . . . . 4-25
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF/StabiliTrak
®OFF
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 4-26
Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Taillamp Indicator Light . . . . . . 4-27
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Brake System Messages . . . . 4-32
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 4-32
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 4-33
Engine Power Messages . . . . 4-34
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 4-34
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 4-34
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Airbag System Messages . . . . 4-36
Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . 4-36
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4-8 Instruments and Controls
Windshield Washer:Pull the lever
toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield. The spray
continues until the lever is released.
The wipers will run a few times.
See Washer Fluid
on page 9‑26for
information on filling the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not
use your washer until the
windshield is warmed. Otherwise
the washer fluid can form ice on
the windshield, blocking your
vision.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If the
wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw
them. If they become damaged,
install new blades or blade inserts.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on
page 9‑32. Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives
its heading and other information
from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak,
and vehicle speed information.
Avoid covering the GPS antenna for
long periods of time with objects
that may interfere with the antenna's
ability to receive a satellite signal.
See
Backglass Antenna
on
page 6‑13and Satellite Radio
Antennaon page 6‑13for the
location of the vehicle's antennas.
The compass system is designed
to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive
a GPS signal. The compass
system will automatically determine
when the GPS signal is restored
and provide a heading again.
See
Compass Messages
on
page 4‑32for more information
on the messages that may be
displayed for the compass.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. See Operation
on
page 6‑3for information about
how to use the menu system.
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Instruments and Controls 4-9
Setting the Time and Date
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob toadjust the highlighted value.
5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the next value.
6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date
Settings menu, press the
0BACK button at any time or
press MENU/SELECT knob after
adjusting the minutes or year.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
Setting the Month & Day
Format
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Month & Day Format.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knobto select MM/DD (month/day) or
DD/MM (day/month).
Setting the Auto Time Adjust
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knobto turn Auto Time Adjust on
or off.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has two accessory
power outlets; one is located below
the climate control system and the
other is inside the center storage
console.
The accessory power outlets do not
work when the key is removed from
the ignition and the driver door is
opened, this helps to preserve the
battery life of the vehicle.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible to the accessory
power outlet and could result in
blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem,
see your dealer for additional
information on the accessory
power plugs.