lights CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 User Guide

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

;(Parking Lamps):Turns the
parking lamps on together with the
following:
•Taillamps
•Sidemarker Lamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
A warning chime sounds if the
driver’s door is opened when the
ignition switch is off and the parking
lamps are on.
2(Headlamps):Turns the
headlamps on together with the
following lamps listed below.
•Parking Lamps
•Taillamps
•Sidemarker Lamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel LightsA warning chime sounds if the
driver’s door is opened when the
ignition switch is off and the
headlamps are on.
#(Front Fog Lamps):Push the
fog lamps button in to turn the
fog lamps on or off. The fog lamps
come on together with the
following:
•Parking Lamps
•Taillamps
•Sidemarker Lamps
•License Plate Lamps
•Instrument Panel Lights
SeeFront Fog Lamps on page 5-5.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
23
Headlamp High/Low Beam
Changer:Push the turn and
lane change lever away from
you to turn the high beams on.
Pull the lever towards you to return
to low beams.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument panel cluster when
the high beam headlamps are on.
5-2 Lighting

Flash-to-Pass
The flash-to-pass feature works with
the low-beams or daytime running
lamps (DRL) on or off.
To flash the high beams, pull the turn
signal/lane change lever all the way
towards you. Then release it.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during
the day. Fully functional daytime
running lamps are required on
all vehicles first sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the
instrument panel makes the DRL
work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system will make the
low-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness or for vehicles
with High Intensity Discharge(HID) headlamps, the dedicated
DRL lights will come on when
the following conditions are met:
•The ignition is in the ON/RUN
position.
•The exterior lamps control is
in AUTO, or has been briefly
turned to OFF to turn the
automatic light control on again.
•The engine is running.
When the DRL are on, the
headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,
instrument panel and other
lamps will not be on.
The headlamps automatically
change from DRL to the regular
headlamps depending on the
darkness of the surroundings.
The other lamps that come on with
the headlamps will also come on.
When it is bright enough outside,
the headlamps will go off and
the DRL will come on.To turn the DRL lamps off or on
again, turn the exterior lamps control
to the off position and then release.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
DRL lamps cannot be turned off.
The regular headlamp system should
be turned on when needed.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside and
the headlamp switch is in AUTO, the
automatic headlamp system will turn
on the headlamps at the normal
brightness along with other lamps
such as the taillamps, sidemarker,
parking lamps, license plate lamps,
and the instrument panel lights.
The radio lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp
system, turn the exterior lamps
switch to the off position and then
release. For vehicles first sold in
Canada, the transmission must be in
the P (Park) position, before the
automatic headlamp system can be
turned off.
Lighting 5-3

The vehicle has a light sensor
located on the top of the instrument
panel. Do not cover this sensor
or the system will come on
whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the
headlamps when driving through a
parking garage, heavy overcast
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
There is a delay in the transition
between the daytime and nighttime
operation of the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) and the automatic
headlamp systems so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead
street lights does not affect the
system. The DRL and automatic
headlamp system will only be
affected when the light sensor sees
a change in lighting lasting longer
than the delay.If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system comes on immediately. If it
is light outside when the vehicle
leaves the garage, there will
be a slight delay before the
automatic headlamp system
changes to the DRL. During that
delay, the instrument panel cluster
may not be as bright as usual.
Make sure the instrument panel
brightness control is in the full bright
position. SeeInstrument Panel
Illumination Control on page 5-5.
Hazard Warning Flashers
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Hazard Warning Flasher:
Press this button located on the
instrument panel near the audio
system, to make the front and rear
turn signal lamps flash on and
off. This warns others that you are
having trouble. Press again to
turn the flashers off.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
An arrow on the instrument panel
cluster flashes in the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the
lane change is completed. If the
lever is briefly pressed and released,
the turn signal flashes three times.
5-4 Lighting

The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
might be burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb
is not burned out, check the fuse.
SeeElectrical System Overload
on page 9-41.
Front Fog Lamps
For vehicles with front fog lamps,
the button is located on the exterior
lamp control, on the outboard
side of the steering wheel.
The ignition must be turned to
ON/RUN to turn on the fog lamps.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps
on or off. An indicator light on
the instrument panel cluster comes
on when the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on together
with the parking and sidemarker
lamps.
If the high-beam headlamps are
turned on, the fog lamps will turn off.
If the high-beam headlamps are
turned off, the fog lamps will
turn back on again. For vehicles
with High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps, the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) replace the fog lamps.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be
on along with the fog lamps.Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel lights.
The thumbwheel is located next to
the exterior lamp control.
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Turn the thumbwheel up or down
to brighten or dim the instrument
panel lights.
Lighting 5-5

C. Buttons1-6
•Radio: Saves and selects
favorite stations.
D. FAV
•Radio: Opens the favorites list.
E. MENU/SELECT
•Press: Opens the menus and
selects menu items.
•Turn: Highlights menu items
or sets values while in a
menu. Manually selects radio
stations while listening to
the radio.
F. RADIO/BAND
•Changes the band while
listening to the radio.
•Selects the radio when
listening to a different audio
source.G.
ZCD Eject
•Removes CD from slot.
H. CD/AUX
•Selects between the CD
player or a connected external
audio source.
I. PHONE
•Opens the phone main menu.
•Mutes the audio system.
J.
gSEEK
•Radio: Seeks the previous
station.
•CD: Selects the previous
track or rewinds within a track.
K. CD Slot
•Insert a CD.L.
lSEEK
•Radio: Seeks the next station.
•CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
M. CONFIG
•Opens the settings menu.
N. TONE
•Opens the tone menu.
O.
0BACK
•Menu: Moves one level back.
•Character Input: Deletes
the last character.
Infotainment System 6-3

A (LOCK/OFF):This is the only
position from which the key can be
removed. This locks the steering
wheel, ignition and automatic
transmission.
On vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must
be in P (Park) to turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
The ignition switch can bind in the
LOCK/OFF position with the wheels
turned off center. If this happens,
move the steering wheel from right
to left while turning the key to
ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not
work, then the vehicle needs service.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY):This
position provides power to some of
the electrical accessories. It unlocks
the steering wheel and ignition. The
transmission is also unlocked in this
position on automatic transmission
vehicles. To move the key from
ACC/ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF,
push in the key and then turn it to
LOCK/OFF.C (ON/RUN):The ignition switch
stays in this position when the engine
is running. This position can be used
to operate the electrical accessories,
including the ventilation fan and
12 volt power outlet, as well as to
display some warning and indicator
lights.
The battery could be drained if the
key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position with the engine
off. The vehicle might not start if the
battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts
the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON/RUN for normal
driving.
A warning tone sounds when the
driver door is opened if the ignition
is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the
key is in the ignition.Key Lock Release
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic key lock release system.
The key lock release is designed
to prevent ignition key removal
unless the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an
uncharged battery or a battery with
low voltage, try charging or jump
starting the battery. SeeJump
Starting on page 9-84.
8-18 Driving and Operating

Object Detection
Systems
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system, it assists the driver with
parking and avoiding objects while
in R (Reverse). URPA operates at
speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph),
and the sensors on the rear bumper
detect objects up to 2.4m (8 feet)
behind the vehicle, and at least
20 cm (8 inches) off the ground.
{WARNING
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system does not
replace driver vision. It cannot
detect:
•objects that are below the
bumper, underneath the
vehicle, or if they are too
close or far from the vehicle
•children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care
before and while backing; vehicle
damage, injury, or death could
occur. Even with URPA, always
check behind the vehicle before
backing up. While backing, be
sure to look for objects and check
the vehicle’s mirrors.The display is located in the center
of the rear seat back filler panel
trim and uses three color-coded
lights to provide distance and
system information.
Driving and Operating 8-41

How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically
and the display briefly illuminates
to indicate the system is working
when the shift lever is moved into
R (Reverse).
If the vehicle is traveling faster
then 8 km/h (5 mph) in reverse,
the red light on the rear display
flashes.
Objects must be at least 20 cm
(8 inches) off the ground and below
trunk level, and within 2.4m (8 feet)
from the rear bumper to be detected.
The distance may be less during
warmer or humid weather.
A single beep sounds the first time
an object is detected between 1.0 m
(40 inches) and 2.4m (8 feet) away.
Beeping occurs continuously when
the vehicle is 0.6 m (23 inches) or
closer to an object.The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle
gets closer to a detected object:
Description
MetricEnglish
amber light 2.4 m8 ft
amber/amber lights 1.0 m40 in
amber/amber/red lights
and continuous beeping for five seconds 0.6 m
23 in
amber/amber/red lights flashing and continuous beeping for five seconds 0.3 m
1 ft
PARK ASSIST OFF displays
on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
to indicate that URPA is off.
The message disappears after
a short period of time. See
Object Detection System
Messages on page 4-34 for other
URPA messages.
8-42 Driving and Operating

The positive jump start connection
is covered by a red cap. Remove to
expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s
system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only
use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump
start your vehicle.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the shift lever in P (Park).
SeeShifting Into Park on
page 8-21.Notice:If you leave the radio or
other accessories on during the
jump starting procedure, they
could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the
radio and other accessories
when jump starting the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
and switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{WARNING
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{WARNING
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a flashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough
water. You do not need to add
water to the battery installed in
your new vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid is there. If it is
low, add water to take care of
that first. If you don’t, explosive
gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
Vehicle Care 9-85