cruise control CHEVROLET CAMARO 2010 5.G User Guide

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
Driving and Operating 8-35
Press and release the StabiliTrak/
TCS button and the traction control
system turns off and the TCS
warning light comes on. Press and
release the button again to turn the
system back on. For information on
turning StabiliTrak off and on, see
StabiliTrak System following.
StabiliTrak System
The vehicle has an electronic
stability control system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
computer controlled system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the
computer senses a discrepancy
between the intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure at any
one of the vehicle's brakes to help
steer the vehicle in the direction
which you are steering.
If cruise control is being used when
StabiliTrak activates, the cruise
control will automatically disengage.
Press the cruise control button to
reengage when road conditions
allow. SeeCruise Control
on
page 8‑39for more information.
The StabiliTrak/TCS button is
located in front of the shift lever.
When the system activates, the
StabiliTrak/Traction Control System
(TCS) warning light flashes on the
instrument panel cluster. You may
also hear a noise or feel vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal.
Continue to steer the vehicle in the
intended direction.

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
Driving and Operating 8-39
Cruise Control
With cruise control, the vehicle can
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
{WARNING
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.Setting Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons are
located on the outboard side of the
steering wheel.
5(On/Off):
Turns the system on
or off. The indicator light is on when
cruise control is on and turns off
when cruise control is off.
\(Cancel): Press to disengage
cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory. RES/+ (Resume/Accel):
Move the
thumbwheel up to make the vehicle
resume to a previously set speed,
or to accelerate to a higher speed.
SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the
thumbwheel down to set a speed or
to decrease the speed.
Setting Cruise Control
If the cruise button is on when not in
use, it could get bumped and go into
cruise when not desired. Keep the
cruise control switch off when cruise
is not being used.
1. Press
5to turn cruise
control on.
2. Get to the speed desired.
3. Press the thumbwheel toward SET/− and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control shuts off.

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
8-40 Driving and Operating
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied, the cruise control is
disengaged without erasing the
set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more,
press the thumbwheel up toward
RES/+ briefly. The vehicle returns
to the previous set speed and stays
there.
This accelerates the vehicle to the
previously selected speed.Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated,
.Press the thumbwheel up toward
RES/+ and hold it until the
vehicle accelerates to the
desired speed, and then
release the switch.
.To increase the speed in small
amounts, press the thumbwheel
up toward RES/+ briefly and
then release it. Each time this is
done, the vehicle goes about
1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated,
.Push the thumbwheel toward
SET/− and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it.
.To slow down in small amounts,
push the thumbwheel toward
SET/− briefly. Each time this is
done, the vehicle goes about
1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle will slow down to the
previous set cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works
on hills depends upon the vehicle's
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain
the vehicle speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake
or shift to a lower gear to maintain
the vehicle speed. When the brakes
are applied the cruise control is
disengaged.

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
Driving and Operating 8-41
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end the
cruise control:
.To disengage cruise control;
Step lightly on the brake pedal
or clutch.
.Press\to disengage the
cruise control.
.To turn off the cruise control,
press
5on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory by pressing
the
5button or if the ignition is
turned off.
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 2.5 m (8 ft)
behind the vehicle, and at least
20 cm (8 in) 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 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.

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
8-50 Driving and Operating
.Vehicles with automatic
transmissions can tow in
D (Drive) but M (ManualMode) is recommended.
See “Manual Mode” inAutomatic
Transmission
on page 8‑26for
more information. Use a lower
gear if the transmission shifts
too often. For vehicles with a
manual transmission, it is better
not to use the highest gear.
.Use the cruise control when
towing.
.Obey speed limit restrictions.
Do not drive faster than the
maximum posted speed for
trailers, or no more than 90 km/h
(55 mph), to reduce wear on the
vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and
braking with the added trailer
weight. The vehicle is now longer
and not as responsive as the
vehicle is by itself.
Check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains,
electrical connectors, lamps, tires
and mirror adjustments. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start the vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes are working.
During the trip, check regularly to be
sure that the load is secure, and the
lamps and trailer brakes are working
properly.
Towing with a Stability Control
System
When towing, the sound of the
stability control system might be
heard. The system is reacting to the
vehicle movement caused by the
trailer, which mainly occurs during
cornering. This is normal when
towing heavier trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations
that require heavy braking and
sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before returning to the lane.

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
INDEX i-3
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . 8-37
Compressor Kit, TireSealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
Covers
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Customer Information Service PublicationsOrdering Information . . . . . . 12-13
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 12-10
Danger, Warnings, andCautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . 12-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 9-39
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Door
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Driving
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7, 8-37
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 8-9
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
i-6 INDEX
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Ignition Transmission LockCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 4-4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii, 6-1
J
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-86
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 4-34
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 1-3
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Lamps
DaytimeRunning (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 9-39
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Front Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . 9-37, 9-38
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
LATCH System Replacing Parts After aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Latch, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 2-45
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Theater Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 5-3
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 4-17
Taillamp Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Traction Control OFF/StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . 4-25
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . 8-38