2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS climate control

Climate Controls
Climate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems........7-1
Air VentsAir Vents............................
.7-3
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
A. Fan Control
B. Heated Seats
C. Temperature Control
D. Air Delivery Mode Controls
E. Air Conditioning
F. Defrost
G. Rear Window Defogger
H. Recirculation
9(Fan Control):Turn to increase
or decrease the fan speed. Turn the
knob to O to turn the fan off.
Temperature Control: Turn
to increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
Maximum cooling occurs when
the temperature knob is turned to
MAX
#and the air conditioning
system is turned on.
Climate Controls 7-1

Air Delivery Mode Control:
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
F(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
*(Bi-Level):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets.
7(Floor):Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
W(Defog):Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to
the windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost):Clears the windshield
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning on or off.
An indicator light turns on. If the
fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing,
the air conditioning will not work.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
)(Recirculation):Press to turn on
the recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated inside
the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle or prevent
outside air and odors from entering.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may
cause the windows to fog.
Recirculation is not available in the
defrost or defog modes.
Rear Window Defogger
<(Rear Defogger):Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
automatically after about 12 minutes.
It can also be turned off by turning
the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF. If turned on again it runs
for about 6 minutes before turning
off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear
defogger can stay on continuously.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade
or sharp object to clear the inside
rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions
may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.
L/M(Heated Seats):Press to
turn on or off. SeeHeated Front
Seats on page 2-6.
7-2 Climate Controls

Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The passenger compartment air
filter removes most of the pollen
and dust from the air that enters
the vehicle. The filter will need
to be replaced periodically.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 10-2.
Using the climate control system
without an air filter installed is
not recommended. Water or other
debris could enter the system
and result in leaks or noises.
Always install a new filter when
removing the old filter.
Air Vents
Use the air outlets located in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel to direct the
airflow. Use the thumbwheels
near the center air outlets to
direct airflow to the left or right.
Operation Tips
•In defog or defrost mode, warm
air flows from the some air
outlets. To improve side window
defogging or defrosting, direct
side air outlets towards the side
windows.
•Clear away any ice, snow, or
leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that
could block the flow of air into
the vehicle.
•Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of
the vehicle more effectively.
•Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer/retailer
before adding equipment to
the outside of the vehicle.
Climate Controls 7-3

✍NOTES
7-4 Climate Controls

WARNING (Continued)
•Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument panel.
•Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside
the vehicle and set the fan
speed to the highest setting.
See Climate Control System
in the Index.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, seeEngine Exhaust on
page 8-25.
Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This can cause
deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome
you and kill you. You cannot see it
or smell it, so you might not know
it is in your vehicle. Clear away
snow from around the base of
your vehicle, especially any that
is blocking the exhaust.Run the engine for short periods
only as needed to keep warm,
but be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for only
short periods as needed to warm the
vehicle and then shut the engine off
and close the window most of the
way to save heat. Repeat this until
help arrives but only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold.
Moving about to keep warm also
helps.
If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs
faster than the idle speed. This
keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help with
the headlamps. Do this as little as
possible to save fuel.
If the Vehicle is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn
the traction system off and use
the rocking method.
{WARNING
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin
at high speed, they can explode,
and you or others could be injured.
The vehicle can overheat, causing
an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Spin the wheels as
little as possible and avoid going
above 55 km/h (35 mph) as shown
on the speedometer.
For information about using tire
chains on the vehicle, seeTire
Chains on page 9-68.
Driving and Operating 8-11

The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG) system does not apply
to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver, or temporary
use spare tires, tires with nominal
rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on
General Motors passenger cars
and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they
must also conform to federal
safety requirements and
additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified
government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1.5)
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road
characteristics and climate.Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades
are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
9-66 Vehicle Care

Bluetooth............6-22, 6-23, 6-26
Brakes...............................9-27
Antilock...........................8-31
Assist.............................8-33
Fluid...............................9-28
Parking...........................8-32
System Messages.............4-31
Braking................................ 8-4
Break-In, New Vehicle..........8-16
Bulb Replacement................9-41
Fog Lamps ......................9-40
Halogen Bulbs..................9-37
Headlamp Aiming..............9-34
Headlamps......................9-37
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps .................9-37, 9-38
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............9-37
License Plate Lamps.........9-40
Taillamps, Turn Signal and
Stoplamps....................9-40
Buying New Tires.................9-63C
Calibration............................ 4-8
California
Fuel Requirements............8-45
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements................. 9-3
Warning............................ 9-2
Canadian Vehicle Owners......... iii
Capacities and
Specifications...................11-2
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust................8-25
Trunk................................ 1-8
Winter Driving..................8-10
Cautions, Danger, and
Warnings............................. iv
CD Player...........................6-14
Center Console Storage......... 3-1
Chains, Tire........................9-68
Charging System Light..........4-19
Check
Engine Lamp...................4-19
Ignition
Transmission Lock.........9-32Check (cont.)
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children.......................2-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................2-43
Older Children..................2-35
Securing..................2-48, 2-50
Systems..........................2-39
Where to Put the
Restraint......................2-41
Circuit Breakers...................9-42
Cleaning
Exterior Care...................9-88
Interior Care....................9-92
Climate Control Systems......... 7-1
Clock................................... 4-8
Cluster, IP...........................4-10
Clutch, Hydraulic..................9-15
Collision Damage Repair.......12-9
Compact Spare Tire.............9-83
Compass.............................. 4-8
Compass Messages.............
4-31
Competitive Driving................ 8-7
Competitive Driving Mode......8-37
i-2 INDEX