CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Owners Manual

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

Dome Lamps
The dome lamp buttons are located
in the overhead console.
To change the settings, press the
following:
((Off):Turns the lamp off, even
when a door is open.
1(Door):The lamp comes on
automatically when a door is
opened.
'(On):Turns the dome lamp on.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The lamps inside the vehicle come
on when any door is opened. They
stay on about 20 seconds and when
all of the doors have been closed or
the ignition is turned to ON/RUN they
gradually fade out. They also come
on when the unlock symbol button is
pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) system transmitter.
The lamps inside the vehicle stay
on for about 20 seconds after
the key is removed from the ignition
to provide light as you exit.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to
five second fade out of the courtesy
lamps instead of immediately
turning off.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the
voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is
low, the voltage is raised slightly to
quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent
overcharging. If the vehicle has a
voltmeter gage or a voltage display
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move
up or down. This is normal. If there is
a problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are
very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the
generator (alternator) may not be
spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed
for very high electrical loads.
5-6 Lighting

A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does
this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical
needs. It can increase engine
idle speed to generate more power,
whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of
some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at thehighest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as BATTERY
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
If one of these messages display, it
is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much
as possible. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 4-27.
Battery Power Protection
This feature shuts off the dome
lamps if they are left on for more than
10 minutes when the ignition is in
LOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent the
battery from running down.
Lighting 5-7

✍NOTES
5-8 Lighting

Infotainment
System
IntroductionIntroduction..........................6-1
Theft-Deterrent Feature..........6-2
Overview..............................6-2
Operation.............................6-4
RadioAM-FM Radio.......................6-8
Satellite Radio.....................6-10
Radio Reception..................6-13
Backglass Antenna..............6-13
Satellite Radio Antenna........6-14
Audio PlayersCD Player..........................6-14
Auxiliary Devices.................6-16
PhoneBluetooth (Overview)............6-22
Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls)........6-23
Bluetooth
(Voice Recognition)............6-26
Introduction
Read the following pages to
become familiar with the
infotainment system features.
{WARNING
Taking your eyes off the road
for extended periods could cause
a crash resulting in injury or
death to you or others. Do not
give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off
the road while driving, do the
following while the vehicle is parked:
•Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the audio system.
•Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 8-2.
Notice:Contact your
dealer/retailer before adding any
equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere
with the operation of the vehicle’s
engine, radio, or other systems,
and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone
equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the
infotainment system can play even
after the ignition is turned off.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 8-19for more
information.
Infotainment System 6-1

Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature works by
learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to
the infotainment system. The system
does not operate if it is stolen or
moved to a different vehicle.
Overview
A.O/VOL
•Press: Turns the system
on or off.
•Turn: Adjusts the volume.B. INFO
•Radio: Shows available
information about the current
station.
•CD/MP3: Shows available
information about the
current track.
6-2 Infotainment System