2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS roof

In addition, the vehicle has
dual-stage frontal airbags.
Dual-stage airbags adjust the
restraint according to crash severity.
Your vehicle has electronic frontal
sensors, which help the sensing
system distinguish between a
moderate frontal impact and a
more severe frontal impact.
For moderate frontal impacts,
dual-stage airbags inflate at a
level less than full deployment.
For more severe frontal impacts,
full deployment occurs.
Your vehicle has seat-mounted side
impact airbags. Your vehicle may
or may not have roof-rail airbags.
SeeAirbag System on page 2-21.
Seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags are intended to
inflate in moderate to severe side
crashes. In addition, these roof-rail
airbags are intended to inflate in a
severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted
side impact and roof-rail airbags will
inflate if the crash severity is abovethe system’s designed threshold
level. The threshold level can vary
with specific vehicle design.
Seat-mounted side impact
airbags are not intended to inflate
in frontal impacts, near-frontal
impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
is intended to deploy on the side of
the vehicle that is struck. Roof-rail
airbags are intended to deploy on
both sides in some high threshold
frontal impacts.
In any particular crash, no one
can say whether an airbag should
have inflated simply because of
the damage to a vehicle or because
of what the repair costs were.
For frontal airbags, inflation is
determined by what the vehicle hits,
the angle of the impact, and how
quickly the vehicle slows down.
For seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags, deployment is
determined by the location and
severity of the side impact.What Makes an Airbag
Inate?
In a deployment event, the sensing
system sends an electrical signal
triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
airbag causing the bag to break out
of the cover and deploy. The inflator,
the airbag, and related hardware are
all part of the airbag module.
Frontal airbag modules are located
inside the steering wheel and
instrument panel. For vehicles with
seat-mounted side impact airbags,
there are airbag modules in the side
of the front seatbacks closest to
the door. For vehicles with roof-rail
airbags, there are airbag modules
in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the
side windows that have occupant
seating positions.
2-26 Seats and Restraints

How Does an Airbag
Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel. In
moderate to severe side collisions,
even belted occupants can contact
the inside of the vehicle.
Airbags supplement the protection
provided by safety belts. Frontal
airbags distribute the force of the
impact more evenly over the
occupant’s upper body, stopping
the occupant more gradually.
Seat-mounted side impact and
roof-rail airbags distribute the force
of the impact more evenly over the
occupant’s upper body.
But airbags would not help in many
types of collisions, primarily because
the occupant’s motion is not toward
those airbags. SeeWhen Should
an Airbag Inate? on page 2-25
for more information.
Airbags should never be regarded
as anything more than a supplement
to safety belts.
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inates?
After the frontal airbags and
seat-mounted side impact airbags
inflate, they quickly deflate, so
quickly that some people may not
even realize an airbag inflated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least
partially inflated for some time after
they deploy. Some components of
the airbag module may be hot for
several minutes. For location of the
airbag modules, seeWhat Makes
an Airbag Inate? on page 2-26.
The parts of the airbag that come
into contact with you may be warm,
but not too hot to touch. There may
be some smoke and dust coming
from the vents in the deflated
airbags. Airbag inflation does not
prevent the driver from seeing out
of the windshield or being able to
steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent
people from leaving the vehicle.
{WARNING
When an airbag inflates, there
may be dust in the air. This dust
could cause breathing problems
for people with a history of asthma
or other breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get out as soon
as it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot get
out of the vehicle after an airbag
inflates, then get fresh air by
opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems
following an airbag deployment,
you should seek medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may
automatically unlock the doors, turn
the interior lamps on, and turn the
hazard warning flashers on when
the airbags inflate. You can lock the
doors, turn the interior lamps off,
and turn the hazard warning flashers
off by using the controls for those
features.
Seats and Restraints 2-27

In many crashes severe enough
to inflate the airbag, windshields
are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage
may also occur from the right
front passenger airbag.
•Airbags are designed to inflate
only once. After an airbag inflates,
you will need some new parts for
the airbag system. If you do not
get them, the airbag system will
not be there to help protect you
in another crash. A new system
will include airbag modules and
possibly other parts. The service
manual for your vehicle covers
the need to replace other parts.
•The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a crash.
SeeVehicle Data Recording and
Privacy on page 12-14andEvent
Data Recorders on page 12-14.
•Let only qualified technicians work
on the airbag systems. Improper
service can mean that an airbag
system will not work properly.
See your dealer/retailer for
service.
Passenger Sensing
System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the right front
passenger position. The passenger
airbag status indicator will be
visible on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started.
The words ON and OFF, or the
symbol for on and off, will be
visible during the system check.If you are using remote start to
start the vehicle from a distance,
if equipped, you may not see the
system check. When the system
check is complete, either the word
ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or
off, will be visible. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on
page 4-18.
The passenger sensing system
will turn off the right front passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags and
roof-rail airbags (if equipped) are not
affected by the passenger sensing
system.
The passenger sensing system
works with sensors that are part
of the right front passenger seat.
The sensors are designed to detect
the presence of a properly-seated
occupant and determine if the right
front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled (may inflate) or not. United States
Canada
2-28 Seats and Restraints

Adding Equipment to
the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add
to or change about the vehicle
that could keep the airbags
from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that
change the vehicle’s frame,
bumper system, height, front end
or side sheet metal, they may
keep the airbag system from
working properly. Changing or
moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag
sensing and diagnostic module,
steering wheel, instrument panel,
roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling
headliner or pillar garnish trim,
front sensors, side impact
sensors, or airbag wiring can
affect the operation of the airbag
system.In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for
the right front passenger position,
which includes sensors that
are part of the passenger seat.
The passenger sensing system
may not operate properly if the
original seat trim is replaced
with non-GM covers, upholstery
or trim, or with GM covers,
upholstery or trim designed for
a different vehicle. Any object,
such as an aftermarket seat
heater or a comfort enhancing
pad or device, installed under or
on top of the seat fabric, could
also interfere with the operation
of the passenger sensing system.
This could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the
passenger sensing system from
properly turning off the passenger
airbag(s). SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 2-28.If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone
numbers and addresses for
Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in
this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on
page 12-1.
Q:Because I have a disability,
I have to get my vehicle
modied. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my
airbag system?
A:If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The phone
numbers and addresses for
Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in
this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on
page 12-1.
Seats and Restraints 2-33

Mini Fuses Usage
11 Cooling Fan Relay
14Manifold Air
Flow/Chassis
Control
15 Ignition
16 Run/Crank IP
17Sensing Diagnostic
Module/Ignition
18 Run/Crank Body
19Transmission
Control Module/
Ignition
20Engine Control
Module/Ignition
31Outside Rear
View Mirror
32Canister Vent
Solenoid
33Body Control
Module #6Mini Fuses Usage
34 Sunroof
35 Front Heated Seats
38 Washer Pump Front
40Antilock Brake
System Valves
46HID Headlamp –
Left Front
47HID Headlamp –
Right Front
50 Fog Lamps
51 Horn
52 Spare
55High Beam
Headlamp – Right
Front
56High Beam
Headlamp – Left
Front
61 Heated MirrorMini
RelaysUsage
K26 Powertrain
K50 Run / Crank
K55 Rear Defog
K612 Cooling Fan High
K614 Cooling Fan Control
Micro
RelaysUsage
K61 Starter
K69 Wiper Control
K613 Cooling Fan Low
K617Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
K619 Wiper Speed
K627High Intensity
Discharge
Headlamps
K632Brake
Vacuum Pump
9-44 Vehicle Care

MaintenanceI
•
Change engine oil and filter.
SeeEngine Oil on page 9-10.
An Emission Control Service.
•Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 9-19.
•Windshield washer fluid level
check. SeeWasher Fluid on
page 9-26.
•Tire inflation check. SeeTire
Pressure on page 9-54.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire
Inspection on page 9-61.
•If tire rotation is recommended
for the vehicle, rotate tires.
SeeTire Rotation on page 9-61.
•Fluids visual leak check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs
first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level
checked.
•Engine air cleaner filter
inspection (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only).
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 9-16.
•Brake system inspection (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
MaintenanceII
•
Perform all services described in
MaintenanceI.
•Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection
for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
•Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps
and replacement, if needed.
•Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking, or
contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. SeeExterior
Care on page 9-88. Worn
or damaged wiper blade
replacement. SeeWiper Blade
Replacement on page 9-33.
•Body hinges and latches,
key lock cylinders, folding
seat hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication.
SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 10-7.
More frequent lubrication may be
required when vehicle is exposed
to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth
makes them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
Service and Maintenance 10-3

Passenger Sensing System . . . 2-28
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 9-3
Phone
Bluetooth.........6-22, 6-23, 6-26
Power
Door Locks........................ 1-7
Mirrors............................1-12
Protection, Battery.............. 5-7
Retained
Accessory (RAP)...........8-19
Seat Adjustment................. 2-4
Steering Fluid...................9-25
Windows.........................1-14
Pregnancy, Using
Safety Belts.....................2-19
Privacy
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).....12-15
Program
Courtesy Transportation.....12-8
Proposition 65 Warning,
California.......................... 9-2R
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).........12-15
Statement......................12-15
Radios
AM-FM Radio.................... 6-8
Reception........................6-13
Satellite...........................6-10
Rear Axle...........................9-30
Limited-Slip......................8-38
Rear Seats........................... 2-6
Rearview Mirrors..................1-13
Automatic Dimming...........1-13
Reclining Seatbacks............... 2-4
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................10-7
Recommended Fuel.............8-44
Records
Maintenance...................10-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 9-87
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility.....................12-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 1-3Remote Vehicle Start............. 1-5
Replacement Bulbs..............9-41
Replacement Parts
Airbags...........................2-34
Maintenance....................10-9
Replacing Airbag System......2-34
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash...........2-48
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts After a Crash............2-21
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.....12-13
General Motors...............12-13
U.S. Government............12-13
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) .............................8-19
Ride Control Systems
Limited Slip Rear Axle.......8-38
Messages........................4-34
Roadside Assistance
Program..........................12-6
Roof
Sunroof...........................1-16
Rotation, Tires.....................9-61
Routing, Engine Drive Belt....11-4
Running the Vehicle While
Parked............................8-26
i-8 INDEX

Steering............................... 8-5
Fluid, Power....................9-25
Wheel Adjustment............... 4-6
Wheel Controls.................. 4-6
Storage Areas
Center Console.................. 3-1
Convenience Net................ 3-1
Glove Box......................... 3-1
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit................9-77
Stuck Vehicle......................8-11
Sun Visors..........................1-16
Sunroof..............................1-16
Symbols................................. iv
System Check
Automatic Transmission
Shiftlock Control............9-32T
Tachometer.........................4-11
Taillamp Indicator Light.........4-26
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps....................9-40
Text Telephone (TTY) Users....12-4
Theater Dimming................... 5-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems........1-11
Immobilizer......................1-11
Time .................................... 4-8
Tires
Buying New Tires.............9-63
Chains............................9-68
Changing.........................9-77
Compact Spare................9-83
Designations....................9-51Tires (cont.)
Different Size...................9-65
If a Tire Goes Flat............9-69
Inflation Monitor System....9-57
Inspection........................9-61
Messages........................4-36
Pressure High-Speed
Operation.....................9-56
Pressure Light..................4-24
Pressure Monitor System . . . 9-56
Rotation..........................9-61
Sealant and
Compressor Kit.............9-71
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing...................9-77
Sidewall Labeling..............9-49
Terminology and
Definitions....................9-52
i-10 INDEX