2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statement
(US, Can) on page 12-15for
information regarding Part 15 of
the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and
Science Canada.
Changes or modifications to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range, try this:
•Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
•Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a
few steps to the left or right,
hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
•Check the transmitter’s battery.
See “Battery Replacement”
later in this section.
•If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
If available, the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter will work
up to 65 feet (20 m) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 1-3.The following may be available:
Q(Lock):Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking, see “Remote
Feedback” underVehicle
Personalization on page 4-38.
If the passenger door is open
when
Qis pressed, all doors lock. RKE without Remote Start Shown
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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 1-10.
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 1-10.
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. SeeRemote 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/retailer. 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” under
Key and Lock Messages on
page 4-33.
The battery is not rechargeable.
See your dealer/retailer to replace
the battery.
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Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have this feature
which allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This
button will be on the RKE transmitter
if you have remote start.
To enable and disable remote start,
see “Remote Start” underVehicle
Personalization on page 4-38.
During a remote start the climate
control system will turn on with
the fan speed, air delivery mode,
and temperature settings that
the system was set when the vehicle
was last turned off. If the fan is
set to O (off), the climate control
system will not turn on.Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 1-3
for additional information.
Starting the Engine Using
Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press
Qon the RKE transmitter.
2. Press and hold
/for about
two seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash to confirm
the vehicle has been started.
The parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The vehicle’s
doors will be locked.3. The key must be inserted and
turned to ON/RUN before
driving.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the key is
inserted and turned to ON/RUN.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10 minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine
is still running. The remote start can
only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
For example, if the vehicle has been
running for five minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
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The vehicle’s ignition switch must
be turned to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF using the key
before the remote start procedure
can be used again.
Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start
To shut off the engine:
•Press/until the parking lamps
turn off.
•Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
•Insert the key and turn it to
ON/RUN and then back to
LOCK/OFF.Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
•The key is in the ignition.
•The hood is not closed.
•The hazard warning flashers
are on.
•There is an emission control
system malfunction.
•The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
•The oil pressure is low.
•Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.
•The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{WARNING
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
•Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. 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.
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WARNING (Continued)
•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 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
your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
Manual Door Locks
Lock the doors from inside the
vehicle by pressing down the button
on the top of the door.
The doors can also be unlocked
from the inside by pulling the door
handle. Pulling the door handle
again unlatches the door.Unlock the door from the outside by
turning the key counterclockwise.
Lock all doors from the outside
by turning the key clockwise.
The door lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not fully
inserted. The free turning door
lock feature prevents the lock from
being forced open.
To reset the lock, turn it to the
vertical position with the correct key
fully inserted. Remove the key and
insert it again.
If this does not reset the lock,
turn the key half-way around in
the cylinder and repeat the reset
procedure.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switch is on
the center console.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock both
doors.
Q(Lock):Press to lock both doors.
To program the power door locks,
seeVehicle Personalization on
page 4-38.
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Lockout Protection
The vehicle can be programmed to
prevent lockout if set in
personalization.
If the driver door is open and the
RKE lock button is pressed,
the driver door will not lock.
When the driver door is opened,
and the key is in the ignition,
a reminder chime sounds
continuously. The vehicle remains
locked only when both doors
are closed. SeeVehicle
Personalization on page 4-38.
Doors
Trunk
{WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
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WARNING (Continued)
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
•Close all of the windows.
•Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
•Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
•If the vehicle has a power
liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 8-25.
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Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from the outside
the vehicle, press the
Vbutton
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
From inside the vehicle, press
the
Vbutton located on the
driver door.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Notice:Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the
trunk from the inside.
There is an emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on
the trunk latch. On some vehicles,
the release handle can be accessed
by folding the rear seat center
seatback. SeeRear Seats on
page 2-6. Pull the release handle to
open the trunk from the inside.
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Vehicle Security
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft
alarm system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel.
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.
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