warning CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Service Manual

Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH
System
{WARNING
If a LATCH-type child restraint is
not attached to anchors, the child
restraint will not be able to protect
the child correctly. In a crash, the
child could be seriously injured
or killed. Install a LATCH-type
child restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle’s
safety belts to secure the restraint,
following the instructions that came
with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
{WARNING
Do not attach more than one
child restraint to a single anchor.
Attaching more than one child
restraint to a single anchor could
cause the anchor or attachment to
come loose or even break during
a crash. A child or others could
be injured. To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries during a
crash, attach only one child
restraint per anchor.
{WARNING
Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to
tighten. Buckle any unused safety
belts behind the child restraint
so children cannot reach them.
Pull the shoulder belt all the way
out of the retractor to set the lock,
if your vehicle has one, after the
child restraint has been installed.
Notice:Do not let the LATCH
attachments rub against the
vehicle’s safety belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary,
move buckled safety belts to avoid
rubbing the LATCH attachments.
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Replacing LATCH
System Parts After a
Crash
{WARNING
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint, resulting
in serious injury or even death in
a crash. To help make sure the
LATCH system is working properly
after a crash, see your dealer/
retailer to have the system
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon
as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a crash,
new LATCH system parts may be
needed.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at
the time of the crash.
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint
in a rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the child
restraint to make sure it is compatible
with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 2-43for how and
where to install your child restraint
using LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a safety
belt and it uses a top tether, see
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 2-43for top tether anchor
locations.
Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor if
a national or local law requires that
the top tether be anchored, or if the
instructions that come with the child
restraint say that the top strap must
be anchored.If the child restraint does not have
the LATCH system, you will be using
the safety belt to secure the child
restraint in this position. Be sure to
follow the instructions that came
with the child restraint. Secure the
child in the child restraint when
and as the instructions say.
If more than one child restraint
needs to be installed in the rear seat,
be sure to readWhere to Put the
Restraint on page 2-41.
1. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run
the lap and shoulder portions of
the vehicle’s safety belt through
or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show
you how.
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6. If the child restraint has a top
tether, follow the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the use of the top
tether. SeeLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 2-43for more
information.
7. Push and pull the child restraint
in different directions to be sure
it is secure.
To remove the child restraint,
unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
If the top tether is attached to a top
tether anchor, disconnect it.Securing Child Restraints
(Right Front Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear
seat is a safer place to secure a
forward-facing child restraint.
SeeWhere to Put the Restraint
on page 2-41
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system which is
designed to turn off the right front
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 2-28and
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 4-18for more information,
including important safety
information.
A label on the sun visor says,
“Never put a rear-facing child seat
in the front.” This is because the risk
to the rear-facing child is so great,
if the airbag deploys.
{WARNING
A child in a rear-facing child
restraint can be seriously injured or
killed if the right front passenger
airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child
restraint would be very close to
the inflating airbag. A child in a
forward-facing child restraint can
be seriously injured or killed if
the right front passenger airbag
inflates and the passenger seat
is in a forward position.
Even if the passenger sensing
system has turned off the right
front passenger frontal airbag,
no system is fail-safe. No one
can guarantee that an airbag will
not deploy under some unusual
circumstance, even though it is
turned off.
(Continued)
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WARNING (Continued)
Secure rear-facing child restraints
in a rear seat, even if the
airbag is off. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint in
the right front seat, always move
the front passenger seat as far
back as it will go. It is better to
secure the child restraint in a
rear seat.
SeePassenger Sensing System
on page 2-28for additional
information.
If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 2-43for how andwhere to install the child restraint
using LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured using a safety belt and it
uses a top tether, seeLower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 2-43for top tether
anchor locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored,
or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that
the top strap must be anchored.
In Canada, the law requires
that forward-facing child restraints
have a top tether, and that the tether
be attached.You will be using the lap-shoulder
belt to secure the child restraint in
this position. Follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint.
1. Move the seat as far back as
it will go before securing the
forward-facing child restraint.
When the passenger sensing
system has turned off the
right front passenger frontal
airbag, the off indicator on
the passenger airbag status
indicator should light and stay
lit when the vehicle is started.
SeePassenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 4-18.
2. Put the child restraint on
the seat.
If the seat has a safety belt
guide, remove the safety belt
from the guide by unsnapping the
guide on the seat. Do not secure
the child restraint with the safety
belt routed through the guide.
Seats and Restraints 2-51

Instruments and
Controls
Instrument Panel OverviewInstrument Panel Overview......4-4
ControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment.....4-6
Steering Wheel Controls.........4-6
Horn....................................4-7
Windshield Wiper/Washer.......4-7
Compass.............................4-8
Clock...................................4-8
Power Outlets.......................4-9
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.....................4-9
Instrument Cluster...............4-10
Speedometer......................4-11
Odometer...........................4-11
Trip Odometer.....................4-11
Tachometer........................4-11
Fuel Gage..........................4-11
Engine Oil Pressure Gage......4-12Engine Oil
Temperature Gage.............4-13
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage.............4-14
Transmission
Temperature Gage.............4-14
Voltmeter Gage...................4-15
Safety Belt Reminders..........4-16
Airbag Readiness Light.........4-17
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator...........................4-18
Charging System Light.........4-19
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp..................4-19
Brake System Warning
Light................................4-22
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light...........4-23
Traction Off Light.................4-23
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light.......4-24
Traction Control System
(TCS) OFF/StabiliTrak
®OFF
Light................................4-24
Tire Pressure Light..............4-24
Engine Oil Pressure Light.....4-25
Immobilizer Light.................4-26
Fog Lamp Light...................4-26
Taillamp Indicator Light.........4-26
Cruise Control Light.............4-26
Information DisplaysDriver Information
Center (DIC).....................4-27
Vehicle MessagesBattery Voltage and
Charging Messages............4-30
Brake System Messages......4-31
Compass Messages.............4-31
Cruise Control Messages......4-31
Door Ajar Messages............4-31
Engine Cooling System
Messages.........................4-32
Engine Oil Messages...........4-32
Engine Power Messages......4-33
Fuel System Messages........4-33
Key and Lock Messages......4-33
Lamp Messages..................4-33
Object Detection System
Messages.........................4-34
Ride Control System
Messages.........................4-34
Airbag System Messages......4-35
Safety Belt Messages...........4-35
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages.........................4-35
Service Vehicle Messages.....4-35
Tire Messages....................4-36
Transmission Messages........4-36
Vehicle Reminder
Messages.........................4-37
Instruments and Controls 4-1

A.Air Vents on page 7-3.
B. Driver Shift Controls
(If Equipped). SeeAutomatic
Transmission on page 8-26.
C.Instrument Cluster on page 4-10.
D.Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 4-7.
E.AM-FM Radio on page 6-8.
F.Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 5-4.Headlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 5-2.Flash-to-Pass
on page 5-3.Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 4-27
(If Equipped).G.Cruise Control on page 8-38.
H.Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 5-1.Front Fog Lamps
on page 5-5(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 5-5.
I.Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 4-6.
J.Horn on page 4-7.
K.Steering Wheel Controls on
page 4-6.
L.Climate Control Systems on
page 7-1.M.Transmission Temperature
Gage on page 4-14.Voltmeter
Gage on page 4-15.Engine
Oil Temperature Gage on
page 4-13.Engine Oil Pressure
Gage on page 4-12.
N. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into
Park on page 8-21.
O.Power Outlets on page 4-9.
P.Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 5-4.Power Door Locks
on page 1-7.
Q.Glove Box on page 3-1.
Instruments and Controls 4-5

Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound
the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is located on the inboard side of
the steering column.
Push up or pull down on the lever
to place it in one of the following
positions.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle.
The lever returns to its starting
position when released. For more
cycles, hold the lever down before
releasing it.
9(Off):Turns the wipers off.
6(Intermittent):Move the lever to
choose a delayed wiping cycle.
For vehicles with the variable
intermittent feature, the time
between wipes can be adjusted.
Turn the
&band for a longer
or shorter delay interval.
x(Low):Slow wipes.
[(High):Fast wipes.
Windshield Washer:Pull the lever
toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield. The spray
continues until the lever is released.
The wipers will run a few times.
SeeWasher Fluid on page 9-26for
information on filling the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If the
wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw
them. If they become damaged,
install new blades or blade inserts.
SeeWiper Blade Replacement
on page 9-33.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Instruments and Controls 4-7

Power Outlets
The vehicle has two accessory
power outlets; one is located below
the climate control system and
the other is inside the center storage
console.
The accessory power outlets do not
work when the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver door
is opened, this helps to preserve
the battery life of the vehicle.
Certain power accessory plugs may
not be compatible to the accessory
power outlet and could result in
blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem,
see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory
power plugs.Notice:Adding any electrical
equipment to the vehicle can
damage it or keep other
components from working as
they should. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Each outlet is rated to
a maximum output of 120W.
Usage of equipment exceeding
an amperage rating of 20A may
require fuse replacement. Check
with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage
not covered by the warranty.
Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only.
Warning Lights,
Gages, and Indicators
Warning lights come on when
there could be a problem with a
vehicle function. Some warning
lights come on briefly when
the engine is started to indicate
they are working.
Gages can indicate when there
could be a problem with a vehicle
function. Often gages and warning
lights work together to indicate
a problem with the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights
comes on and stays on while
driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem,
check the section that explains what
to do. Follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be
costly and even dangerous.
Instruments and Controls 4-9

SeeEngine Oil Messages on
page 4-32andEngine Oil on
page 9-10for more information.
{WARNING
Do not keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. The engine can
become so hot that it catches fire.
Someone could be burned.
Check the oil as soon as possible
and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
A reading in the low pressure zone
can be caused by a dangerously
low oil level or some other problem
causing low oil pressure. Check
the oil as soon as possible.
Engine Oil
Temperature Gage
This gage, located in front of the
shifter, shows the engine oil
temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the
red area, it means that the engine oil
has overheated. If the vehicle has
been operated under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop
the vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Oil on page 9-10for
more information. United States
Canada
Instruments and Controls 4-13

Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant
temperature.
If the gage pointer moves towards
the H, the engine is too hot.
This reading indicates the same
thing as the warning message.
It means that the engine coolant has
overheated. If the vehicle has been
operating under normal driving
conditions, pull off the road, stop the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as
soon as possible. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 9-24for more
information.
Transmission
Temperature Gage
United States
Canada
United States
4-14 Instruments and Controls