CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Owners Manual

Low Battery
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage is low. SeeBattery
on page 9-29for more information.
Service Battery Charging
System
This message is displayed when
there is a fault in the battery
charging system. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer for service.
Brake System Messages
Brake Fluid Low
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low, seeBrake
Fluid on page 9-28.
Release Parking Brake
This message is displayed as a
reminder that the parking brake is
on. Release it before you attempt
to drive.
Compass Messages
Service Compass
This message is displayed when the
compass needs service. Take the
vehicle to your dealer/retailer for
service.
Cruise Control Messages
Apply Brakes Before Cruise
If this message displays when
attempting to activate cruise control,
apply the brake and then try again.
Cruise Set to XXX
This message will display when the
cruise control is set and it will
show the speed it was set to.
SeeCruise Control on page 8-38
for more information.
Door Ajar Messages
Driver Door Open
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
Hood Open
This message will display when
the hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
Passenger Door Open
This message will display when the
passenger door is open. Close the
door completely.
Trunk Open
This message will display when
the trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
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Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C Off Due to High
Engine Temp
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air conditioning
compressor turns back on. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible
to avoid damage to the engine.
Coolant Level Low Add
Coolant
This message will display if the
coolant is low, seeEngine Coolant
on page 9-19.
Engine Overheated — Idle
Engine
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is
too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
Engine Overheated — Stop
Engine
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
High Coolant Temperature
This message displays if the coolant
temperature is hot, seeEngine
Overheating on page 9-24.
Engine Oil Messages
Change Engine Oil Soon
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil,
be sure to reset the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message.
SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 9-13andDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 4-27for
information on how to reset
the message. SeeEngine Oil
on page 9-10andScheduled
Maintenance on page 10-2for
more information.
Engine Oil Hot, Idle Engine
This message displays when
the engine oil temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
Engine Oil Low – Add Oil
This message displays when
the engine oil level is too low.
Check the oil level. SeeEngine Oil
on page 9-10.
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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.
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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.
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Service Traction Control
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). When this
message is displayed, the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
Service StabiliTrak
This message displays if there is
a problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. If this message appears,
try to reset the system. Stop; turn off
the engine and remove the key
from the ignition; open and close the
driver door and wait for at least
one minute. During this time you
should notice the lights on the
cluster turn off. After a minute has
passed start the engine again.
If this message still comes on,
it means there is a problem.
See your dealer/retailer for service.
The vehicle is safe to drive,
however, you do not have the
benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce
your speed and drive accordingly.
Airbag System Messages
Service Airbag
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer/
retailer for service.
Safety Belt Messages
Buckle Seatbelt
This message displays as a
reminder when the safety belt is
not buckled.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages
Theft Attempted
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle
Messages
Service AC System
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the air conditioning
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Service Power Steering
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the power steering
system. Take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
Service Vehicle Soon
This message is displayed if
there is a problem with the vehicle.
Take the vehicle to your dealer/
retailer for service.
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Tire Messages
Check XXX Tire Pressure
This message displays if the vehicle
detects low pressure in one or
more tires. The tire with the
low pressure will be shown in the
message. Check the tire pressures.
Service Tire Monitor System
This message displays if there
is a problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 9-57for more information.
Tire Learning Active
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 9-57for more information.
Tire Pressure System Reset
This message displays when
resetting the TPMS. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 9-57for more information.
Transmission Messages
1 – 4 Shift
This message displays when you
can only shift from 1 (First) to
4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First)
to 2 (Second). SeeManual
Transmission on page 8-30for
more information.
Press Clutch To Start
This message displays when
attempting to start a vehicle with
a manual transmission without
pressing on the clutch pedal.
Service Transmission
This message displays if there is
a problem with the transmission.
See your dealer/retailer.
Shift Denied
This message displays when
attempting to use the automatic
transmission manual mode to
shift to too low of a gear.
SeeManual Mode on page 8-29
for more information.
Shift To Park
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted
to park. This may appear when
attempting to remove the key from
the ignition if the vehicle is not
in P (Park).
Transmission Hot – Idle
Engine
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in the
vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool.
This message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
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Vehicle Reminder
Messages
Ice Possible Drive With Care
This message is displayed when ice
conditions are possible.
Turn Wiper Control to
Intermittent First
This message is displayed when
attempting to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed without intermittent
selected on the wiper control.
SeeWindshield Wiper/Washer on
page 4-7.
Vehicle Speed Messages
Driver Selected Speed Limit
Exceeded
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the
set speed. See “Speed Warning”
underDriver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4-27.
Vehicle Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC
to notify the driver that the status
of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by
the driver to correct the condition.
Multiple messages may appear
one after another.
Some messages may not require
immediate action. For those you can
press SET to acknowledge that
you received the messages and to
clear them. Some messages
cannot be cleared because they are
more urgent. These messages
require action. You should take
any messages that appear on the
display seriously and remember that
clearing the messages will only
make the messages disappear,
not correct the problem. Possible
messages that can be displayed
and some information about them,
grouped by subject, are in the
following information.
Window Messages
Open, Then Close Driver
Window
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle’s battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you will
need to reprogram each front
window for the express up feature
to work. SeePower Windows
on page 1-14for more information.
Open, Then Close Passenger
Window
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle’s battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you will
need to reprogram each front
window for the express up feature
to work. SeePower Windows
on page 1-14for more information.
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Vehicle
Personalization
The audio system controls are used
to access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
CONFIG (Conguration):Press
to access the Configuration
Settings Menu.
MENU / SELECT Knob:Press the
center of this knob to enter the
menus and select menu items.
Turn the knob to scroll through
the menus.
0BACK:Press to exit or move
backwards in a menu.Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press the CONFIG button to
access the Configuration
Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU / SELECT knob
to highlight Vehicle Settings.
3. Press the center of the
MENU / SELECT knob to select
the Vehicle Settings menu.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
•Climate and Air Quality
•Comfort and Convenience
•Collision/Detection Systems
•Language
•Lighting
•Power Door Locks
•Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
•Return to Factory SettingsTurn the MENU / SELECT knob to
highlight the menu. Press the knob
to select it. Each of the menus is
detailed in the following information.
Climate and Air Quality
Select the Climate and Air Quality
menu and the following will be
displayed:
•Remote Start Heated Seats
Remote Start Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn
the heated seats on when using
remote start.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Remote Start Heated Seats is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
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Comfort and Convenience
Select the Comfort and
Convenience menu and the
following will be displayed:
•Chime Volume
•Personalization by Driver
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Chime Volume is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select Normal
or High. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
Personalization by Driver
This allows the selection of if the
personalization settings are specific
to each driver or the same no
matter which key was used to enter
and start the vehicle.Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Personalization by Driver
is highlighted. Turn the knob
to select On or Off. Press the knob
to confirm and go back to the
last menu.Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection
Systems menu and the following
will be displayed:
•Park Assist
Park Assist
This allows the Ultrasonic Parking
Assist feature to be turned on or off.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Park Assist is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select On or Off.
Press the knob to confirm and
go back to the last menu.
Language
Select the Language menu and the
following will be displayed:
•English
•French
•Spanish
Turn the MENU / SELECT knob to
select the language. Press the
knob to confirm and go back to the
last menu.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following will be displayed:
•Exit Lighting
•Vehicle Locator Lights
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Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on when
leaving the vehicle when it is dark
outside.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Exit Lighting is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select Off,
30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes.
Press the knob to confirm and go
back to the last menu.
Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the vehicle locator lights
to be turned on or off.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Vehicle Locator Lights is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following will be displayed:
•Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
•Auto Door Unlock
•Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver’s door from locking when
the door is open. If off is selected,
the Delayed Door Lock menu will
be available.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Auto Door Unlock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which
of the doors will automatically unlock
when the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or
when the key is removed from
the ignition (manual transmission).
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Auto Door Unlock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press
the knob to confirm and go back to
the last menu.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. If you want to
override the delay you can press the
power door lock on the driver’s door.
Press the MENU / SELECT knob
when Delayed Door Lock is
highlighted. Turn the knob to select
On or Off. Press the knob to confirm
and go back to the last menu.
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