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Keys, Doors and
Windows............................ 1-1
Keys and Locks
.............. 1-2
Doors
............................ 1-8
Vehicle Security
............1-10
Exterior Mirrors
.............1-12
Interior Mirrors
..............1-13
Windows
......................1-14
Roof
............................1-16
Seats and Restraints......... 2-1
Head Restraints
.............. 2-2
Front Seats
.................... 2-3
Rear Seats
.................... 2-6
Safety Belts
................... 2-6
Airbag System
..............2-21
Child Restraints
.............2-35
Storage.............................. 3-1
Storage Compartments
.... 3-1
Additional Storage
Features
..................... 3-1
Instruments and
Controls............................. 4-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 4-4
Controls
......................... 4-6
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............. 4-9
Information Displays
.......4-27
Vehicle Messages
.........4-30
Vehicle Personalization
. . . 4-38
OnStar System
.............4-42
Universal Remote
System
.....................4-45
Lighting............................. 5-1
Exterior Lighting
.............. 5-1
Interior Lighting
............... 5-5
Lighting Features
............ 5-6
Infotainment System......... 6-1
Introduction
.................... 6-1
Radio
............................ 6-8
Audio Players
...............6-14
Phone
.........................6-22
Climate Controls............... 7-1
Climate Control Systems
... 7-1
Air Vents
....................... 7-3
Driving and Operating....... 8-1
Driving Information
.......... 8-2
Starting and Operating
. . . 8-16
Engine Exhaust
.............8-25
Automatic
Transmission
.............8-26
Manual Transmission
.....8-30
Brakes
.........................8-31
Ride Control Systems
....8-34
Cruise Control
...............8-38
Object Detection
Systems
...................8-41
Fuel
............................8-43
Towing
........................8-48
Conversions and
Add-Ons
...................8-55
Vehicle Care...................... 9-1
General Information
......... 9-2
Vehicle Checks
............... 9-4
Headlamp Aiming
..........9-34
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Owner ManualM
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Keys, Doors and
Windows
Keys and LocksKeys...................................1-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System..............................1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation................1-3
Remote Vehicle Start.............1-5
Door Locks..........................1-6
Power Door Locks.................1-7
Lockout Protection.................1-8
DoorsTrunk..................................1-8
Vehicle SecurityVehicle Security..................1-10
Anti-Theft Alarm System.......1-10
Immobilizer.........................1-11
Immobilizer Operation...........1-11
Exterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors....................1-12
Power Mirrors.....................1-12
Heated Mirrors....................1-12
Automatic Dimming Mirror.....1-12
Interior MirrorsManual Rearview Mirror........1-13
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror.................1-13
WindowsWindows............................1-14
Power Windows..................1-14
Sun Visors.........................1-16
RoofSunroof..............................1-16
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
Vehicles with outside power mirrors
have controls located on the
driver door armrest.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press the switch to select the
driver or passenger side
mirror.
2. Press one of the four sides on
the
i(control pad) to adjust
the mirror.3. Adjust each outside mirror so
that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger”
underClimate Control Systems
on page 7-1for more information.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
Vehicles with automatic dimming
outside mirrors will adjust for
the glare of headlamps behind you.
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
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Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind
your vehicle. To avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind, push
the tab forward for daytime and pull
it for nighttime use.
Vehicles with OnStar have additional
control buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 4-42for more
information about the services
OnStar provides.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Vehicles with an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror reduces
the glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
vehicle is started.
Vehicles with OnStar have three
additional control buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information
on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
®
System on page 4-42for more
information about the services
OnStar provides.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the
dimming feature and/or compass
display on or off.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13
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Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on the road. For safety,
slow down and adjust your driving
to these conditions. It is important
to slow down on slippery surfaces
because stopping distance is longer
and vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, try your best to
avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear.
Any sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. You might not
realize the surface is slippery until
the vehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed snow
on the road to make a mirrored
surface — and slow down when
you have any doubt.
Remember: Any Antilock Brake
System (ABS) helps avoid only
the braking skid.Competitive Driving
Competitive driving may affect the
vehicle warranty. See the warranty
book before using the vehicle for
racing or other competitive driving.
The new vehicle break-in must be
performed before the vehicle is used
for competitive driving. SeeNew
Vehicle Break-In on page 8-16.
Notice:If you use your vehicle
for competitive driving, the engine
may use more oil than it would
with normal use. Low oil levels
can damage the engine. Be sure
to check the oil level often during
competitive driving and keep the
level at or near the upper mark
that shows the proper operating
range on the engine oil dipstick.
For information on how to add oil,
seeEngine Oil on page 9-10.For competitive driving, it is
recommended that the brake fluid be
replaced with a high performance
brake fluid that has a dry boiling point
greater than 279°C (534°F). After
conversion to the high performance
brake fluid, follow the brake fluid
service recommendations outlined
by the fluid manufacturer. Do not
use silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids.
If the vehicle is used for racing,
competitive driving, sustained high
speed, or events that generate
excessive wheel slip, the rear axle
fluid temperatures will be higher
than would occur in normal driving.
We recommend that the rear axle
fluid be drained and refilled with
new fluid after every six hours of
racing or competitive driving.
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 10-7for what
fluid to use.
Driving and Operating 8-7
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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 your 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.
•Going down steep or long hills,
shift to a lower gear.
{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.
Driving and Operating 8-9
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the road,
creating less traction or grip. Wet ice
can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when
freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction. Avoid driving on
wet ice or in freezing rain until roads
can be treated with salt or sand.
Drive with caution, whatever the
condition. Accelerate gently so
traction is not lost. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick, so there is even less
traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction.
If you accelerate too fast, the drive
wheels will spin and polish the
surface under the tires even more.
TheAntilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 8-31improves vehicle
stability during hard stops on
a slippery roads, but apply the
brakes sooner than when on
dry pavement.Allow greater following distance
on any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches can occur
on otherwise clear roads in shaded
areas. The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid
sudden steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped,
on slippery surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use theRoadside
Assistance Program on page 12-6.
To get help and keep everyone
in the vehicle safe:
•Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
•Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{WARNING
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
•Clear away snow from
around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that
is blocking the exhaust pipe.
•Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
•Open a window about 5 cm
(two inches) on the side of
the vehicle that is away from
the wind to bring in fresh air.
(Continued)
8-10 Driving and Operating
Page 217 of 372

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 2.4m (8 feet)
behind the vehicle, and at least
20 cm (8 inches) 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 if they are 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.The display is located in the center
of the rear seat back filler panel
trim and uses three color-coded
lights to provide distance and
system information.
Driving and Operating 8-41
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•Vehicles with automatic
transmissions can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Manual Mode) 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.
8-50 Driving and Operating
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Mini Fuses Usage
11 Cooling Fan Relay
14Manifold Air
Flow/Chassis
Control
15 Ignition
16 Run/Crank IP
17Sensing Diagnostic
Module/Ignition
18 Run/Crank Body
19Transmission
Control Module/
Ignition
20Engine Control
Module/Ignition
31Outside Rear
View Mirror
32Canister Vent
Solenoid
33Body Control
Module #6Mini Fuses Usage
34 Sunroof
35 Front Heated Seats
38 Washer Pump Front
40Antilock Brake
System Valves
46HID Headlamp –
Left Front
47HID Headlamp –
Right Front
50 Fog Lamps
51 Horn
52 Spare
55High Beam
Headlamp – Right
Front
56High Beam
Headlamp – Left
Front
61 Heated MirrorMini
RelaysUsage
K26 Powertrain
K50 Run / Crank
K55 Rear Defog
K612 Cooling Fan High
K614 Cooling Fan Control
Micro
RelaysUsage
K61 Starter
K69 Wiper Control
K613 Cooling Fan Low
K617Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
K619 Wiper Speed
K627High Intensity
Discharge
Headlamps
K632Brake
Vacuum Pump
9-44 Vehicle Care