2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS headlamp

Keys, Doors and
Windows............................ 1-1
Keys and Locks
.............. 1-2
Doors
............................ 1-8
Vehicle Security
............1-10
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
................... 2-6
Airbag System
..............2-21
Child Restraints
.............2-35
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, Gages,
and Indicators
............. 4-9
Information Displays
.......4-27
Vehicle Messages
.........4-30
Vehicle Personalization
. . . 4-38
OnStar System
.............4-42
Universal Remote
System
.....................4-45
Lighting............................. 5-1
Exterior Lighting
.............. 5-1
Interior Lighting
............... 5-5
Lighting Features
............ 5-6
Infotainment System......... 6-1
Introduction
.................... 6-1
Radio
............................ 6-8
Audio Players
...............6-14
Phone
.........................6-22
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
. . . 8-16
Engine Exhaust
.............8-25
Automatic
Transmission
.............8-26
Manual Transmission
.....8-30
Brakes
.........................8-31
Ride Control Systems
....8-34
Cruise Control
...............8-38
Object Detection
Systems
...................8-41
Fuel
............................8-43
Towing
........................8-48
Conversions and
Add-Ons
...................8-55
Vehicle Care...................... 9-1
General Information
......... 9-2
Vehicle Checks
............... 9-4
Headlamp Aiming
..........9-34
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Owner ManualM

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®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
Introduction v

Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
Vehicles with outside power mirrors
have controls located on the
driver door armrest.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press the switch to select the
driver or passenger side
mirror.
2. Press one of the four sides on
the
i(control pad) to adjust
the mirror.3. Adjust each outside mirror so
that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger”
underClimate Control Systems
on page 7-1for more information.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
Vehicles with automatic dimming
outside mirrors will adjust for
the glare of headlamps behind you.
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows

Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind
your vehicle. To avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind, push
the tab forward for daytime and pull
it for nighttime use.
Vehicles with OnStar have additional
control buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 4-42for more
information about the services
OnStar provides.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Vehicles with an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror reduces
the glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
vehicle is started.
Vehicles with OnStar have three
additional control buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 4-42for more
information about the services
OnStar provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
dimming feature and/or compass
display on or off.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13

A.Air Vents on page 7-3.
B. Driver Shift Controls
(If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission on page 8-26.
C.Instrument Cluster on page 4-10.
D.Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 4-7.
E.AM-FM Radio on page 6-8.
F.Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 5-4.Headlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 5-2.Flash-to-Pass
on page 5-3.Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 4-27
(If Equipped).G.Cruise Control on page 8-38.
H.Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 5-1.Front Fog Lamps
on page 5-5(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 5-5.
I.Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 4-6.
J.Horn on page 4-7.
K.Steering Wheel Controls on
page 4-6.
L.Climate Control Systems on
page 7-1.M.Transmission Temperature
Gage on page 4-14.Voltmeter
Gage on page 4-15.Engine
Oil Temperature Gage on
page 4-13.Engine Oil Pressure
Gage on page 4-12.
N. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into
Park on page 8-21.
O.Power Outlets on page 4-9.
P.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 5-4.Power Door Locks
on page 1-7.
Q.Glove Box on page 3-1.
Instruments and Controls 4-5

Oil Pressure Low – Stop
Engine
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible
and do not operate it until the cause
of the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check the oil as soon as
possible and have your vehicle
serviced by your dealer/retailer.
Engine Power Messages
Engine Power Is Reduced
This message displays when the
vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this
message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed to
your destination. The performance
may be reduced the next time the
vehicle is driven. The vehicle may
be driven at a reduced speed whilethis message is on, but maximum
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be taken
to your dealer/retailer for service as
soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
Fuel Level Low
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel
as soon as possible
Tighten Gas Cap
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Change Fuel Filter
This message displays when the
fuel needs to be replaced. Take the
vehicle to your dealer/retailer for
service.
Key and Lock Messages
Number Of Keys Programmed
This message displays when
programming new keys to the
vehicle.
Replace Battery In Remote Key
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be
replaced.
Lamp Messages
Automatic Light Control On
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on. SeeAutomatic Headlamp
System on page 5-3.
Instruments and Controls 4-33

Automatic Light Control Off
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned off. SeeAutomatic Headlamp
System on page 5-3.
Left Front Turn Indicator
Failure
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. SeeHeadlamps, Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle) on page 9-37
orHeadlamps, Front Turn Signal
and Parking Lamps (Up-Level
Vehicle) on page 9-38and
Replacement Bulbs on page 9-41
for more information.
Left Rear Turn Indicator
Failure
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn
Signal, and Stoplamps on page 9-40
andReplacement Bulbs on
page 9-41for more information.
Right Front Turn Indicator
Failure
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. SeeHeadlamps, Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle) on page 9-37
orHeadlamps, Front Turn Signal
and Parking Lamps (Up-Level
Vehicle) on page 9-38and
Replacement Bulbs on page 9-41
for more information.
Right Rear Turn Indicator
Failure
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. SeeTaillamps, Turn
Signal, and Stoplamps on page 9-40
andReplacement Bulbs on
page 9-41for more information.
Turn Signal On
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on.
Turn off the turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
Park Assist Off
This message is displayed when the
park assist has been turned off.
SeeUltrasonic Parking Assist
on page 8-41.
Service Park Assist
This message is displayed if there
is a problem with the park assist.
Take the vehicle to your dealer/
retailer for service.
Ride Control System
Messages
StabiliTrak Competitive Mode
(V8 Engine Only)
This message displays when
competitive mode is selected.
SeeCompetitive Driving Mode on
page 8-37for more information.
4-34 Instruments and Controls

Lighting
Exterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls...........5-1
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer.............................5-2
Flash-to-Pass........................5-3
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)......................5-3
Automatic Headlamp
System..............................5-3
Hazard Warning Flashers.......5-4
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals...............................5-4
Front Fog Lamps..................5-5
Interior LightingInstrument Panel
Illumination Control..............5-5
Dome Lamps........................5-6
Lighting FeaturesEntry Lighting.......................5-6
Theater Dimming...................5-6
Battery Load Management......5-6
Battery Power Protection........5-7
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamps control is located
on the instrument panel, on the
outboard side of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
•Headlamps
•Sidemarker Lamps
•Parking Lamps
•Taillamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
•Fog Lamps
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
The exterior lamps control has
four positions:
9(Off):Briefly turn to this position
to turn the automatic light control
off or on again. When released,
the control returns to the AUTO
position.
AUTO (Automatic):Turns the
headlamps on automatically
at normal brightness, together with
the following:
•Parking Lamps
•Taillamps
•Sidemarker Lamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
AUTO also controls the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL), seeDaytime
Running Lamps (DRL) on page 5-3.
Lighting 5-1