lane assist CHEVROLET CAMARO 2011 5.G Owners Manual

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-5
Steering
Power Steering
If power steering assist is lost
because the engine stops or the
power steering system is not
functioning, the vehicle can be
steered but it will take more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a
reasonable speed.
Traction in a curve depends on
the condition of the tires and the
road surface, the angle at which the
curve is banked, and vehicle speed.
While in a curve, speed is the one
factor that can be controlled.
If there is a need to reduce speed,
do it before entering the curve, while
the front wheels are straight.
Try to adjust the speed so you can
drive through the curve. Maintain a
reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until out of the curve,
and then accelerate gently into the
straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering
can be more effective than braking.
For example, you come over a hill
and find a truck stopped in your
lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
from nowhere, or a child darts out
from between parked cars and stops
right in front of you. These problems
can be avoided by braking—if you
can stop in time. But sometimes you
cannot stop in time because there
is no room. That is the time for
evasive action —steering around
the problem.
The vehicle can perform very
well in emergencies like these.
First apply the brakes. See Braking
on page 9‑4. It is better to remove
as much speed as possible from
a collision. Then steer around
the problem, to the left or right
depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires
close attention and a quick decision.
If holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock
positions, it can be turned a full
180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have
to act fast, steer quickly, and just as
quickly straighten the wheel once
you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency
situations are always possible is a
good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety
belts properly.

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-9
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention
to your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find
a safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
.Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
.Keep interior temperature cool.
.Keep your eyes moving—scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
.Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{WARNING
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
{WARNING
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. The brakes will
have to do all the work of slowing
down and they could get so hot
that they would not work well.
You would then have poor braking
or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle
in gear when going downhill.
.Stay in your own lane. Do not
swing wide or cut across the
center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in
your own lane.
.Top of hills: Be alert —
something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
.Pay attention to special road
signs (falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
INDEX i-11
TiresBuying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-62
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-60
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 Tires (cont.)
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-74
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-54
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-95
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Control OFF/StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . 9-38
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-43
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
U
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-46
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-46
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
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