light CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Workshop Manual

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

Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is
operated by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, and menus that
are shown on the display, and
steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
OVOL (Power/Volume):Press to
turn the system on and off.
Automatic Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is
turned off, the system turns off
automatically after ten minutes.
Volume Control
OVOL (Power/Volume):Turn to
adjust the volume.
PHONE:For vehicles with OnStar
®,
press and hold PHONE to mute
the infotainment system. Press and
hold PHONE again, or turn the
OVOL to cancel mute.
For vehicles without OnStar
®, press
PHONE to mute the infotainment
system. Press PHONE again, or turn
the
OVOL to cancel mute.
Menu System
Controls
The MENU/SELECT knob and the
0BACK button are used to
navigate the menu system.MENU/SELECT:Press to:
•Enter the menu system.
•Select or activate the highlighted
menu option.
•Confirm a set value.
•Switch a system setting on or off.
Turn to:
•Highlight a menu option.
•Select a value.
0BACK:Press to:
•Exit a menu.
•Return from a submenu screen
to the previous menu screen.
•Delete the last character in a
sequence.
6-4 Infotainment System

Selecting a Menu Option
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
move the highlighted bar.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to select the highlighted option.
Submenus
An arrow on the right-hand edge of
the menu indicates that it has a
submenu with other options.Activating a Setting
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the setting.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to activate the setting.
Setting a Value
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
change the current value of the
setting.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to confirm the setting.Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the function.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to turn the function on or off.
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the character.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to select the character.
Infotainment System 6-5

Press the0BACK button to delete
the last character or press and
hold
0BACK to delete the entire
character sequence.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.
To adjust the audio setting, press
the TONE button and select the
audio setting. Press the
0BACK
button to go back to the Tone
Settings menu.
To quickly reset an audio setting
value to 0:
1. Highlight the option.
2. Press and hold the
MENU/SELECT knob until the
value changes to 0.Adjusting the Treble, Midrange,
and Bass
1. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass.
2. Select the value.
Adjusting the Fader and Balance
1. Select Fader or Balance.
2. Select the value.Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
For vehicles that have an equalizer:
1. Select EQ.
2. Select the setting.
6-6 Infotainment System

XM Categories
XM stations are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select XM Categories.
3. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight the category.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to remove or add the category.
Selecting an XM Station
XM stations can be selected by
using
gSEEK,lSEEK,
the MENU/SELECT knob, or the
menu system.To select an XM station using
gSEEK orlSEEK, do one of
the following:
•Press and releasegSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the previous
or next station.
•Press and holdgSEEK or
lSEEK to scroll through
the previous or next stations
until the station is reached.
To select an XM station using the
MENU/SELECT knob:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
highlight an XM station.
2. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to select the station, or leave
the station highlighted.
To select a station using the menu:
1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select XM Stations List.
3. Select the station.Selecting a Station by Category
1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select XM Category List.
A list of all programing types
available displays.
3. Select the programing type.
4. Select the station.Storing and Retrieving
Favorites
Stations from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six stations can be stored
in each favorite page and the
number of available favorite pages
can be set.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
To store the station to a position
in the list, press and hold the
corresponding 1-6 button until the
station can be heard again.
Infotainment System 6-11

If a cellular telephone antenna
needs to be attached to the glass,
make sure that the grid lines for
the AM-FM antenna are not
damaged. There is enough space
between the grid lines to attach
a cellular telephone antenna without
interfering with radio reception.
Notice:Using a razor blade or
sharp object to clear the inside
rear window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.Notice:Do not apply aftermarket
glass tinting with metallic lm.
The metallic lm in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
your backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Satellite Radio Antenna
For vehicles with XM™ Satellite
Radio Service, the antenna is
located on the decklid of the vehicle.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.
Audio Players
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 inches) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due to
disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of a
disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs by
grasping the outer edges or the edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
6-14 Infotainment System

Air Delivery Mode Control:
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
F(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
*(Bi-Level):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets.
7(Floor):Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
W(Defog):Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to
the windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost):Clears the windshield
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning on or off.
An indicator light turns on. If the
fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing,
the air conditioning will not work.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
)(Recirculation):Press to turn on
the recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated inside
the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle or prevent
outside air and odors from entering.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may
cause the windows to fog.
Recirculation is not available in the
defrost or defog modes.
Rear Window Defogger
<(Rear Defogger):Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
automatically after about 12 minutes.
It can also be turned off by turning
the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF. If turned on again it runs
for about 6 minutes before turning
off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear
defogger can stay on continuously.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade
or sharp object to clear the inside
rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines
in the rear glass. These actions
may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.
L/M(Heated Seats):Press to
turn on or off. SeeHeated Front
Seats on page 2-6.
7-2 Climate Controls

Braking
SeeBrake System Warning Light on
page 4-22.
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding
to push the brake pedal is
perception time. Actually doing
it is reaction time.
Average reaction time is about
three-fourths of a second. But that
is only an average. It might be less
with one driver and as long as two or
three seconds or more with another.
Age, physical condition, alertness,
coordination, and eyesight all play
a part. So do alcohol, drugs,
and frustration. But even in
three-fourths of a second, a vehicle
moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels
20 m (66 ft). That could be a lot of
distance in an emergency, so
keeping enough space between
the vehicle and others is important.And, of course, actual stopping
distances vary greatly with the
surface of the road, whether it is
pavement or gravel; the condition of
the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy;
tire tread; the condition of the brakes;
the weight of the vehicle; and the
amount of brake force applied.
Avoid needless heavy
braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration
followed by heavy braking — rather
than keeping pace with traffic. This
is a mistake. The brakes might not
have time to cool between hard
stops. The brakes will wear out much
faster with a lot of heavy braking.
Keeping pace with the traffic and
allowing realistic following distances
eliminates a lot of unnecessary
braking. That means better braking
and longer brake life.If the engine ever stops while
the vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the brakes.
If the brakes are pumped, the pedal
could get harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will still be some
power brake assist but it will be used
when the brake is applied. Once the
power assist is used up, it can take
longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer
accessories can affect vehicle
performance. SeeAccessories
and Modications on page 9-3.
8-4 Driving and Operating

Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle’s right wheels can drop
off the edge of a road onto the
shoulder while driving.
If the level of the shoulder is
only slightly below the pavement,
recovery should be fairly easy.
Ease off the accelerator and then,if there is nothing in the way, steer
so that the vehicle straddles the edge
of the pavement. Turn the steering
wheel 8 to 13 cm, 3 to 5 inches,
(about one-eighth turn) until the right
front tire contacts the pavement
edge. Then turn the steering wheel
to go straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts
say about what happens when the
three control systems — brakes,
steering, and acceleration — do not
have enough friction where the tires
meet the road to do what the driver
has asked.
In any emergency, do not give up.
Keep trying to steer and constantly
seek an escape route or area of
less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of
the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid
most skids by taking reasonable care
suited to existing conditions, and by
not overdriving those conditions.
But skids are always possible.
The three types of skids correspond
to the vehicle’s three control
systems. In the braking skid, the
wheels are not rolling. In the steering
or cornering skid, too much speed or
steering in a curve causes tires to
slip and lose cornering force. And
in the acceleration skid, too much
throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.
If the vehicle starts to slide, ease
your foot off the accelerator pedal
and quickly steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. If you start steering
quickly enough, the vehicle may
straighten out. Always be ready
for a second skid if it occurs.
8-6 Driving and Operating

Regularly inspect the driveshaft/
propshaft couplings and halfshaft
boots for cracking or grease leakage.
It is not recommended that the
vehicle be used for ongoing race
track/competitive driving.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or flowing water.
{WARNING
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in
a quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause your
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to
drive through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under your vehicle’s
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road
is wet enough and you are going
fast enough. When your vehicle
is hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is
to slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
•Allow extra following distance.
•Pass with caution.
•Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
•Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
•Have good tires with proper tread
depth. SeeTires on page 9-48.
•Turn off cruise control.
8-8 Driving and Operating