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Chevrolet 2010 Camaro, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010

Driving and Operating

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WARNING

It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when
the engine is running unless
you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
See

Shifting Into Park on

page 8

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22

. If you are pulling a

trailer, see

Driving Characteristics

and Towing Tips on page 8

‑

49

.

Make sure the shift lever is fully in
P (Park) before starting the engine.
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control

system. The regular brake must be
fully applied first and then the shift
lever button pressed before shifting
from P (Park) when the ignition key
is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out
of P (Park), ease pressure on the
shift lever, then push the shift lever
all the way into P (Park) as you
maintain brake application. Then
press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever into another
gear. See

Shifting Out of Park on

page 8

‑

23

.

R (Reverse):

Use this gear to

back up.

Notice:

Shifting to R (Reverse)

while the vehicle is moving
forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle is stopped.

To rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice or sand without
damaging the transmission, see

If

the Vehicle is Stuck on page 8

‑

12

.

N (Neutral):

In this position, the

engine does not connect with the
wheels. To restart the engine when
the vehicle is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only. Also, use
N (Neutral) when the vehicle is
being towed.

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WARNING

Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could move very rapidly.
You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift
into a drive gear while the engine
is running at high speed.

Notice:

Shifting out of P (Park)

or N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
engine is not running at high
speed when shifting the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for 2010 Camaro

Page 1: ...4 Controls 4 6 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 10 Information Displays 4 28 Vehicle Messages 4 31 Vehicle Personalization 4 38 OnStar System 4 42 Universal Remote System 4 44 Lighting 5 1 Exterior Lighting 5 1 Interior Lighting 5 6 Lighting Features 5 6 Infotainment System 6 1 Introduction 6 1 Radio 6 7 Audio Players 6 14 Phone 6 21 Climate Controls 7 1 Climate Control Systems 7 1 Air Vents...

Page 2: ...s and Tires 9 49 Jump Starting 9 86 Towing 9 90 Appearance Care 9 90 Service and Maintenance 10 1 General Information 10 1 Scheduled Maintenance 10 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 10 8 Maintenance Records 10 12 Technical Data 11 1 Vehicle Identification 11 1 Vehicle Data 11 2 Customer Information 12 1 Customer Information 12 1 Reporting Safety Defects 12 14 Vehicle Data Recording and Pri...

Page 3: ...o confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from On peut obtenir u...

Page 4: ...ual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This woul...

Page 5: ... Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the index 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar I Brake System Warning Light Charging System 12 Volt Battery I Cruise Control Electric Parking Brake d Electronic Stability Control ESC B...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ...cks 1 6 Power Door Locks 1 7 Lockout Protection 1 7 Doors Trunk 1 8 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 1 9 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 9 Immobilizer 1 10 Immobilizer Operation 1 11 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 1 12 Power Mirrors 1 12 Heated Mirrors 1 13 Automatic Dimming Mirror 1 13 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 1 13 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 1 13 Windows Windows 1 14 Power Windo...

Page 8: ... be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key Press the button and the key blade to retract the key See your dealer if a new key is needed Notice If the keys...

Page 9: ...jects may be blocking the signal Check the transmitter s battery See Battery Replacement later in this section If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation If available the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter will work up to 65 feet 20 m away from the vehicle Other conditions can affect the perfor...

Page 10: ... hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON RUN Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature press Q and then to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter See Remote Vehicle Start on page 1 5 for additional information Programming ...

Page 11: ...page 1 3 for additional information Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature 1 Press Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Press and hold for about two seconds The turn signal lamps will flash to confirm the vehicle has been started The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running The vehicle s doors will be locked 3 The key must b...

Page 12: ...cially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Continued WARNING Continued Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be...

Page 13: ...t again If this does not reset the lock turn the key half way around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is on the center console K Unlock Press to unlock both doors Q Lock Press to lock both doors To program the power door locks see Vehicle Personalization on page 4 38 Lockout Protection The vehicle can be programmed to prevent lockout if set...

Page 14: ...st be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle has a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about c...

Page 15: ... emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk on the trunk latch On some vehicles the release handle can be accessed by folding the rear seat center seatback See Rear Seats on page 2 6 Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside Return the release handle to its original position for proper operation Vehicle Security Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities T...

Page 16: ...How the System Alarm is Activated To activate the system if it is armed open any door the trunk or hood The horn will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm do one of the following Press K on the RKE transmitter Turn the ignition to ON RUN The theft deterrent system is disarmed when the alarm is turned off How to Detect a Tamp...

Page 17: ...es on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Light on page 4 27 When trying to start the vehicle the immobilizer light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the immobilizer light stays on there is a problem with the system Turn the ignition off and try again If the engine still does not start and the key ...

Page 18: ...lance 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 ...

Page 19: ...hicles with OnStar have additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See the OnStar owner s guide for 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 be...

Page 20: ...eave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Power Windows The power window switches located on the driver door control all windows The window switches on the passenger door are only for that window Push the front of the switch down to open the window Pull the switch up to close it The switches work when the ignition is in ON R...

Page 21: ...or raises the window without holding the switch Pull the switch up or press it down all the way and release it Stop the window by pressing or pulling the switch Express Window Anti Pinch Feature When express up is active the window will auto reverse if there is an obstruction or severe icing The window returns to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed WARNING If express ove...

Page 22: ...P is active close all doors 2 Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open 3 Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed The window is now reprogrammed Repeat the process for the other windows Sun Visors Pull the sun visor toward you or move it to the s...

Page 23: ...ns automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position Notice Forcing the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not operate properly Always close the glass panel before closing the sunshade To close the sunroof press the front of the switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed The sunroof will stop if the switch is released Close the sunshade...

Page 24: ...Black plate 18 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 1 18 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 25: ...2 21 Airbag System Airbag System 2 22 Where Are the Airbags 2 24 When Should an Airbag Inflate 2 25 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 2 27 How Does an Airbag Restrain 2 27 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates 2 28 Passenger Sensing System 2 29 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 34 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 2 34 Airbag System Check 2 35 Replacing Airbag System Parts Afte...

Page 26: ...il the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Pull the head restraint up to raise it To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the restraint down ...

Page 27: ...sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust a manual seat 1 Lift the handle under the seat to unlock it 2 Slide the seat and release the handle 3 Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place Seat Height Adjustment To manually raise or lower the seat move the lever repeat...

Page 28: ...e driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The...

Page 29: ...ontrol toward the front of the vehicle Seatback Latches To access the rear seats pull up on the latch located on the rear of the driver or front passenger seatback Fold the seatback forward WARNING If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Lift...

Page 30: ... vehicles with heated front seats the controls are on the center console The engine must be running L Heated Seat Press to turn on the heated seat A light indicates that the feature is working The number of lights shows the level of heat selected one or two for a low or high setting Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings and to turn the heated seat feature off Rear Seats The re...

Page 31: ...riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4 17 for additional information In most s...

Page 32: ...0 2 8 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop ...

Page 33: ...l stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense ...

Page 34: ...al systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a cra...

Page 35: ...ants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the ...

Page 36: ...will not give as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body Q What is wrong with this A The lap belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way ...

Page 37: ...n fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs Q What is wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries...

Page 38: ... goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times ...

Page 39: ...ernal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Q What is wrong with this A The belt is behind the body WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might al...

Page 40: ...of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap shoulder belt The following instructions explain how to wear a lap shoulder belt properly 1 If the seat has a safety belt guide and the safety belt is not routed through the guide snap the guide around the b...

Page 41: ...t all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 20 Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled ...

Page 42: ...airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 2 21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added ...

Page 43: ...d the guide on top WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Continued WARNING Continued and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previ...

Page 44: ...he pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough y...

Page 45: ...vide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the Continued WARNING Continued safety belt systems are wo...

Page 46: ... the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door With roof rail airbags the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job ...

Page 47: ...ons with seat mounted side impact airbags and or roof rail airbags WARNING Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children ...

Page 48: ...rontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side Driver Side shown Passenger Side similar The seat mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door ...

Page 49: ...tion path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potenti...

Page 50: ...frontal impacts dual stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs Your vehicle has seat mounted side impact airbags Your vehicle may or may not have roof rail airbags See Airbag System on page 2 22 Seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes In addition these roof rail...

Page 51: ...the side windows that have occupant seating positions How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts Frontal airbags distribute ...

Page 52: ...iver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle WARNING When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have Continued WAR...

Page 53: ...rds information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 12 15 and Event Data Recorders on page 12 15 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenger ...

Page 54: ...e large enough using safety belts 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 c...

Page 55: ...See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 19 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on may inflate the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the a...

Page 56: ...r Securing Child Restraints Right Front Seat on page 2 52 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion 6 Restart the vehicle If the on indicat...

Page 57: ...r additional information about the importance of proper restraint use A thick layer of additional material such as a blanket or cushion or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers seat heaters and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See...

Page 58: ...rbag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that chang...

Page 59: ...he Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 12 1 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system A If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual S...

Page 60: ...ms are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for service If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving the airbag system may not work properly Have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Re...

Page 61: ... the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touchi...

Page 62: ... this Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far Continued WARNING Continued forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The bel...

Page 63: ...hildren to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Children who are not restrained ...

Page 64: ...ild restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purch...

Page 65: ...aints WARNING A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a ...

Page 66: ...dd On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the c...

Page 67: ...assenger Safety Technicians CPSTs are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not pro...

Page 68: ...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 See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 29 for additional information 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 Child restr...

Page 69: ...ling a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how ...

Page 70: ...ure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restrai...

Page 71: ... Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed 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 attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accidents stati...

Page 72: ...e 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 Contin...

Page 73: ... 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Route attach and ...

Page 74: ...thers for Children LATCH System on page 2 45 for 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 45 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law...

Page 75: ... if necessary 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restrai...

Page 76: ... the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 29 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 19 for 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...

Page 77: ...nchored 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 ...

Page 78: ...der belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 7 Push and pull...

Page 79: ...ted If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System on page 2 29 for more information To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the seat has a safety belt guide return the safety belt into the guide by snapping the guide around the...

Page 80: ...Black plate 56 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 2 56 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES ...

Page 81: ...pen lift the latch on the front edge There is an Accessory Power Outlet APO and an optional USB audio jack located in the storage area See Power Outlets on page 4 9 and Auxiliary Devices on page 6 16 for more information Additional Storage Features Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience net located inside the trunk it can be used to secure loose items The upper A and lower C hooks on each...

Page 82: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 3 2 Storage 2 NOTES ...

Page 83: ...arging System Light 4 20 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 20 Brake System Warning Light 4 23 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 4 24 Traction Off Light 4 24 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 4 25 Traction Control System TCS OFF StabiliTrak OFF Light 4 25 Tire Pressure Light 4 26 Engine Oil Pressure Light 4 26 Immobilizer Light 4 27 Fog Lamp Light 4 27 Taillamp Indicator Light 4 27 Cru...

Page 84: ...36 Tire Messages 4 36 Transmission Messages 4 37 Vehicle Reminder Messages 4 37 Vehicle Speed Messages 4 37 Window Messages 4 38 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization 4 38 OnStar System OnStar System 4 42 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System 4 44 Universal Remote System Programming 4 44 Universal Remote System Operation 4 47 ...

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Page 87: ...28 If Equipped G Cruise Control on page 8 39 H Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5 1 Front Fog Lamps on page 5 5 If Equipped Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5 6 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 Gauge on page 4 16 Voltmeter Gauge on page 4 17 Engine Oil Tempera...

Page 88: ...mn To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down or backward or forward into a comfortable position 3 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the tilt lever while driving Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel ...

Page 89: ... select the next or previous favorite radio station or CD MP3 track x Volume Press or to increase or decrease the volume Horn Press near the horn symbols or press 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...

Page 90: ...ver Information Center DIC The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System GPS antenna StabiliTrak and vehicle speed information Avoid covering the GPS antenna for long periods of time with objects that may interfere with the antenna s ability to receive a satellite signal See Backglass Antenna on page 6 13 and Satellite Radio Antenna on page 6 13 for the ...

Page 91: ...mat 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight Month Day Format 4 Press the MENU SELECT knob to select MM DD month day or DD MM day month Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Time and Date Settings 3 Highlight Auto Time Adjust 4 Press the MENU SELECT knob to turn Auto Time Adjust on or off Power Outlets The vehicle has two accessory power outle...

Page 92: ...acket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehi...

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Page 94: ...eter installed the new one is set to the mileage of the old odometer If this is not possible it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero Set the odometer using the Driver Information Center DIC To set the trip odometer to zero press an...

Page 95: ...Level Low message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC For more information see Fuel System Messages on page 4 34 Here are some situations that can occur with the fuel gauge None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge At the gas station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated For example t...

Page 96: ...n the Driver Information Center DIC See Engine Oil Messages on page 4 33 and Engine Oil on page 9 10 for 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 ...

Page 97: ... turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Oil on page 9 10 for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature If the gauge 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 no...

Page 98: ... vehicle must be stopped and the cause checked One possible cause is a low level in the transmission For information on the DIC messages see Transmission Messages on page 4 37 Notice If the vehicle is driven with the transmission temperature gauge above the normal operating range the transmission can be damaged This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do ...

Page 99: ...for an extended period If there is a problem with the battery charging system a message appears in the Driver Information Center DIC and or the charging system light comes on See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 4 31 and Charging System Light on page 4 20 for more information However readings in either warning zone can indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehi...

Page 100: ...cery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the warning light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see ...

Page 101: ...let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal ...

Page 102: ...l accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment This light comes on when the ignition is o...

Page 103: ...nd could damage the emission control system on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required The following can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard accelerations Avoid steep uphill grades If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park the vehicle Turn the engine off wait at least 10 seconds and restart...

Page 104: ...rams Some state provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration Here are some things to know to help the vehicle pass an inspection The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on with the engine running or if the key is in ON...

Page 105: ...ully release If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released it means the vehicle has a brake problem If while driving the light comes on and a brake message comes on the Driver Information Center DIC pull off the road and stop carefully The pedal could be harder to push or the pedal can go closer to the floor It could take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed fo...

Page 106: ...is the only light on the vehicle has regular brakes but the antilock brakes are not functioning If both lights are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 23 See Brake System Messages on page 4 32 for all brake related DIC messages Traction Off Light This light comes on ...

Page 107: ...s service See Competitive Driving Mode on page 8 37 Traction Control System TCS on page 8 34 and StabiliTrak System on page 8 35 for more information Traction Control System TCS OFF StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off If the Traction Control System TCS is off wheel spin is not limited If the StabiliTrak system is off the system does not assist in con...

Page 108: ...sure Monitor System The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 9 60 for more information Engine Oil Pressure Light 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 ...

Page 109: ... used to start the vehicle If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation on page 1 11 for more information Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Front Fog Lamps on page 5 5 for more information Taillamp Indicator Light ...

Page 110: ...the DIC buttons located on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel The DIC displays trip fuel vehicle system information and warning messages if a system problem is detected The bottom of the DIC display shows what position the shift lever is in Automatic Transmission Only the odometer and the direction the vehicle is driving DIC Buttons MENU Press this button to get t...

Page 111: ...mate average miles per gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km This number is calculated based on the number of mpg L 100 km recorded since the last time this menu item was reset The fuel economy can be reset by pressing the SET button while the Average Fuel Economy display is showing Average Vehicle Speed The Average Vehicle Speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in miles p...

Page 112: ... maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Scheduled Maintenance on page 10 2 for more information Remember the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change T...

Page 113: ...annot be cleared because they are more urgent These messages require action You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear not correct the problem Possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them grouped by subject are in the following information Battery Voltage and Charging Mes...

Page 114: ... 8 Three dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service See your dealer for service Cruise Control Messages Apply Brake Before Cruise If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control apply the brake and then try again Cruise Set to XXX This message will display when the cruise control is set and it will show the speed it was set to See Cruise Control on page 8 39 for more...

Page 115: ...op Engine This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature High Coolant Temperature This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot see Engine Overheating ...

Page 116: ...ervice as soon as possible Fuel System Messages Fuel Level Low This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible Tighten Gas Cap This message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight Tighten the fuel cap Key and Lock Messages Number Of Keys Programmed This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle Replace Battery In Remote Key This message displays ...

Page 117: ... Turn Signal and Stoplamps on page 9 40 and Replacement Bulbs on page 9 41 for more information Turn Signal On This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on Turn off the turn signal Object Detection System Messages Park Assist Off This message is displayed when the park assist system has been turned off See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 8 41 Service Park Assist This message is ...

Page 118: ...ty belt is not buckled Anti Theft Alarm System Messages Theft Attempted This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition Service Vehicle Messages Service AC System This message is displayed if there is a problem with the air conditioning system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Service Power Steering This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering s...

Page 119: ... Park This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to park This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is not in P Park Transmission Hot Idle Engine This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle ...

Page 120: ...ontrols are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features CONFIG Configuration Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu MENU SELECT Knob Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items Turn the knob to scroll through the menus 0 BACK Press to exit or move backwards in a menu Entering the Personalization Menus 1 Press the CONFIG button to ac...

Page 121: ...he last menu Personalization by Driver This allows the selection of if the personalization settings are specific to each driver or the same no matter which key was used to enter and start the vehicle Press the MENU SELECT knob when Personalization by Driver is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Collision Detection Systems Select the...

Page 122: ...en on this feature will keep the driver s door from locking when the door is open If off is selected the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available Press the MENU SELECT knob when Auto Door Unlock is highlighted Turn the knob to select On or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehic...

Page 123: ...lighted Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn Lights Only Horn Only or Off Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu Door Unlock Options This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter Press the MENU SELECT knob when Door Unlock Options is highlighted Turn the knob to select All Doors or Driver Door Only Press the knob to confi...

Page 124: ... Navigation and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles For more information see the OnStar Owner s Guide or visit www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or TTY 1 877 248 2080 or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week For a full description of OnStar ser...

Page 125: ...or the OnStar equipment to operate There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireless phone network congestion OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk Mute button that can be used...

Page 126: ... light next to them in the headliner This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 198...

Page 127: ...the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com Programming a garage door opener involves time sensitive actions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Hold the end of your hand held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm 1 to 3 inches away from the Universal Hom...

Page 128: ... Steps 4 through 6 Learn or Smart Buttons 4 After Steps 1 through 3 have been completed locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver motor head unit The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer 5 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button After you press this button you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6 6 Immediately return to the...

Page 129: ...rdless of where you live replace Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote with the following 2 Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds cycle the hand held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at firs...

Page 130: ...al Home Remote button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Step 1 of the section Programming Universal Home Remote If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System call 1 800 355 3515 or go to www homelink com You may also call the customer assistance phone number under Customer...

Page 131: ...tures Entry 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 Runni...

Page 132: ...nstrument 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 Lights A warning chime sounds if the driver s door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the h...

Page 133: ...he 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 cont...

Page 134: ...nnel 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 th...

Page 135: ... bulbs replaced If the bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Electrical 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...

Page 136: ...UN 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 Batt...

Page 137: ...ing 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 the highest levels of corrective action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a Driver Information ...

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Page 139: ...o 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 see Defensive Driving on page 8 3 Notice Contact your dealer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could in...

Page 140: ...n about the current track C Buttons 1 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 differ...

Page 141: ... track or fast forwards within a track M CONFIG Opens the settings menu N TONE Opens the tone menu O 0 BACK Menu Moves one level back Character Input Deletes the last character 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 O VOL Power Vo...

Page 142: ... SELECT knob and the 0 BACK 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 0 BACK Press to Exit a menu Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen Delete the last character in a sequence Selecting a ...

Page 143: ...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 Press the 0 BACK button to delete the last character or press and hold 0 BACK 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...

Page 144: ...ring the Number of Favorite Pages To configure the number of available favorite pages 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select Radio Favorites 4 Select the number of available favorite pages 5 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu Auto Volume The auto volume feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the v...

Page 145: ...rned on can be set 1 Press the CONFIG button 2 Select Radio Settings 3 Select Maximum Startup Volume 4 Select the setting 5 Press the 0 BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu Radio AM FM Radio Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are RADIO BAND Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM FM and XM if equipped g SEEK l SEEK Press to search for stations FAV Pre...

Page 146: ...ress the RADIO BAND button to choose AM FM or XM if equipped The last station that was playing starts playing again Selecting a Station Seek Tuning Briefly press g SEEK or l SEEK to automatically search for the next available station If a station is not found the radio switches to a more sensitive search level If a station still is not found the frequency that was last active begins to play Press ...

Page 147: ... 1 Select FM category list A list of all programing types available displays 2 Select the programing type A list of stations that transmit programming of the selected type displays 3 Select the station The category lists are updated when the corresponding station lists are updated Storing and Retrieving Favorites Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order Up to six st...

Page 148: ...n AM FM and XM if equipped g SEEK l SEEK Press to search for stations FAV Press to open the favorites list 1 6 Press to select preset stations MENU SELECT Turn to search for stations Selecting the XM Band Press the RADIO BAND button to choose between the AM FM and XM bands The last station played in that band begins to play when that band is selected XM Categories XM stations are organized in cate...

Page 149: ...e 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 Retrieving stations Press the FAV button to open a favorite page or to switch to another favorite page Briefly press one of the 1 6 buttons to retrieve the station XM Messages XL Explicit Language Channels These channels ...

Page 150: ...fault Consult with your dealer XM Not Available If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver could have a fault Consult with your dealer Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet...

Page 151: ...ndow is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere with radio reception For proper radio reception the antenna connector needs to be properly attached to the post on the glass 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 spa...

Page 152: ...enter to the outer edge Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc as it could get caught in the CD player If a label is needed label the top of the recorded disc with a marking pen Do not use disc lens cleaners because they could contaminate the lens of the disc optics and damage the CD player Notice If a label is added to a CD or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time or an...

Page 153: ... list 3 Select the track Playing Tracks in Random Order Press the MENU SELECT knob and then set Shuffle Songs to On Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold l SEEK or g SEEK to fast forward or rewind within the current track Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control buttons Press g SEEK or l SEEK to select the previous or next track Turn the MENU SELECT knob counterclockwise or clockwise to select th...

Page 154: ...nter console 3 5mm Jack Connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 in cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3 5mm jack can only be controlled using the controls on the device Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOL O knob to adjust the volume of the Infotainment system after the volume level has been set on the portable audio device USB Port For ...

Page 155: ...older in random order Off Plays tracks in the current folder in sequential order Repeat Press the MENU SELECT knob and set Repeat to On or Off then press the 0 BACK button to return the main screen On Repeats the current track Off Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device PFD or Zune Connecting a PFD or Zu...

Page 156: ... songs are recognized on the device When a device is not supported the message No supported data found You can safely disconnect the device appears Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port using the cable that came with the device Searching For a Track It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of in...

Page 157: ...bution Profile version 1 2 Pairing Information Up to five devices can be paired to the system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving The infotainment system automatically links with the first available paired device in the order the device was paired Only one paired device can be connected to the infotainment system at a time Pairing should only need to be completed once unless...

Page 158: ...low the instructions on the device to enter the four digit PIN number provided by the Infotainment System Connecting to a Device Once a device is paired to the Infotainment System it can be connected to the Infotainment System To connect a paired device when no other device is connected to the Infotainment System 1 Select the Select Device option from the Bluetooth Music Setup menu 2 Select the ne...

Page 159: ...and release g SEEK l SEEK to skip tracks Press and hold g SEEK l SEEK to fast forward or fast reverse within a track Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12 17 for FCC information P...

Page 160: ... clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system Use the audio system volume knob during a call to change the volume level The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls The system maintains a minimum volume level Other Information The Bluetooth word mark and l...

Page 161: ...lect Phone Settings 3 Select Bluetooth 4 Select Pair Device Phone A four digit PIN number appears on the display If the Add new GPS device option is selected the system will start a search for Bluetooth Handsfree profile devices just like if Add new Phone was selected The additional GPS location feature which would provide the vehicle s GPS location through the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile is not...

Page 162: ...ng a Character Sequence in the Operation on page 6 3 for more information 4 Select Call to start dialing the number Accepting or Declining an Incoming Call When an incoming call is received the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle Accepting a Call Turn the MENU SELECT knob to Answer and press the MENU SELECT knob to accept the incoming call Declining a Call Turn the ME...

Page 163: ...Call Press the MENU SELECT knob and select Mute Call To Cancel Mute Press the MENU SELECT knob and deselect Mute Call Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system 1 Press the MENU SELECT knob and select Enter Number 2 Enter the character sequence See Entering a Character Sequence in the Oper...

Page 164: ...s and a four digit PIN number The PIN number will be used in Step 4 4 Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle Reference the cell phone manufacturer user guide for information on this process Locate the device named General Motors in the list on the cell phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided in...

Page 165: ...he system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Change phone The system responds Please wait while I search for other phones If another phone is found the response will be Phone name is now connected If another phone is not found the original phone remains connected Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone nu...

Page 166: ...ect say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Store The system responds Please say the first d...

Page 167: ... by a tone 2 Say Directory The system responds Directory and lists all stored name tags The system returns to the main menu when the list is complete Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags Delete Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command is used to delete specific name tags To delete name tags 1 Say Delete The system responds Delete ple...

Page 168: ...no Say Yes to delete all name tags Say No to cancel the function and return to the main menu Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands Dial Digit Dial Call Re dial Using the Dial Command 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial The system responds Dial using phone name Number please followed by a tone 3 Say the entire number without pausing If the syst...

Page 169: ...he system responds Call using phone name Please say the name tag followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag of the person to call If the system recognizes the name tag it responds OK calling name tag and dials the number If the system does not recognize the name tag it confirms the name tag followed by a tone If the name tag is correct say Yes The system responds OK calling name tag and dials the numbe...

Page 170: ...ess service carrier to work 1 While on a call press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a Call Press c to end a call Muting a Call During a call a...

Page 171: ...ACCESSORY During a call with the audio on the cell phone press b g The audio transfers to the vehicle Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturer user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature To access contacts stored in the cell phone 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Blu...

Page 172: ... 1 Press b g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds Say a name tag to send tones followed by a tone 3 Say the name tag to send If the system recognizes the number it responds OK Sending name tag and the dial tones are sent and the call continues If the system does not recognize the name tag it responds Dial name tag please say yes or no followed by a t...

Page 173: ...trolled with this system A Fan Control B Heated Seats C Temperature Control D Air Delivery Mode Controls E Air Conditioning F Defrost G Rear Window Defogger H Recirculation 9 Fan Control Turn to increase or decrease the fan speed Turn the knob to O to turn the fan off Temperature Control Turn to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle Maximum cooling occurs when the temperature kno...

Page 174: ...en 0 is 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 o...

Page 175: ...d in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow Use the thumbwheels near the center air outlets to direct airflow to the left or right Operation Tips In defog or defrost mode warm air flows from the some air outlets To improve side window defogging or defrosting direct side air outlets towards the side windows Clear away any ice snow or leaves from air inlets at the b...

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Page 177: ...ition Positions 8 18 Retained Accessory Power RAP 8 19 Starting the Engine 8 19 Engine Heater 8 21 Shifting Into Park 8 22 Shifting Out of Park 8 23 Parking 8 24 Parking Over Things That Burn 8 24 Active Fuel Management 8 25 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 8 25 Running the Vehicle While Parked 8 26 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 8 26 Manual Mode 8 29 Manual Transmission Manual Transmi...

Page 178: ... 55 Driving Information Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cruise control if equipped Always follow posted speed lim...

Page 179: ...alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle judgment muscular coordinat...

Page 180: ...oing 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...

Page 181: ...he 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...

Page 182: ...an 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 pave...

Page 183: ...ile driving on a surface with reduced traction try 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 a...

Page 184: ...fect 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 ligh...

Page 185: ...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 br...

Page 186: ...ve wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 8 31 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on 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...

Page 187: ...ap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO Carbon Monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm but be careful To save fuel run the en...

Page 188: ...or 2 Second and R Reverse spinning the wheels as little as possible To prevent transmission wear wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that...

Page 189: ...Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 9 49 and Tire Pressure on page 9 56 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GA...

Page 190: ...n the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing on page 8 53 for important information on towing...

Page 191: ...kg 1 000 lbs C Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label Label Example A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the rear edge of ...

Page 192: ...ontinued lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle If you put things inside the vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going WARNING Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash ...

Page 193: ... gear at low speeds With a manual transmission shift to the next lower gear This rule applies at all times not just during the break in period Do not participate in racing events sport driving schools or similar activities during this break in period Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2 414 km 1 500 miles T...

Page 194: ...e key to ACC ACCESSORY If this does not work then the vehicle needs service B ACC ACCESSORY This position provides power to some of the electrical accessories It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles To move the key from ACC ACCESSORY to LOCK OFF push in the key and then turn it to LOCK OFF C ON RUN The ignitio...

Page 195: ... 10 minutes after the engine is turned off Audio System Power Windows The power windows will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened The radio will work when the key is in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from ON RUN to LOCK OFF the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition Starting ...

Page 196: ... time by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C it could be flooded with too much gasoline Push the accelerator pedal a...

Page 197: ... compartment in front of the underhood fuse block for V6 models 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could Continued WARNING Continued overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet I...

Page 198: ...It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running...

Page 199: ...Park 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Press the shift lever button 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If still unable to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 Hold the brake pedal down and press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If the shift lever still cannot be moved from P Park see Shift Lock Manual Release Shift Lock Manual ...

Page 200: ... panel with the slots in the console Press in the side trim until it clicks in place The transmission selector locks if it is moved back to the P Park position Parking If the vehicle has a manual transmission before getting out of the vehicle move the shift lever into R Reverse and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed into R Reverse with the clutch pedal pressed in t...

Page 201: ...de CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle s exhaust system has been mod...

Page 202: ...nsmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever ...

Page 203: ...k as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting Out of Park on page 8 23 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Reverse only after the vehicle is stopped To rock t...

Page 204: ...ckly pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and then immediately releasing the pedal the transmission will shift to a lower gear and then upshift to 4 Fourth This leaves the transmission prepared with increased responsiveness for additional driver input The passing maneuver can then be resumed from 4 Fourth gear or 4 Fourth gear hold can be canceled by lightly pressing on the accel...

Page 205: ...ission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine Revolutions Per Minute RPM The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine RPM is too high If shifting is prevented for any reason the message Shift Denied will appear in the DIC indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears While in the Tap Shift mode the transm...

Page 206: ...and let up on the clutch Press the clutch pedal back down Then shift into 1 First 2 Second Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 Second Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth Shift into 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth the same way you do for 2 Second Slowly let up on the clutch ped...

Page 207: ...lower gear if you prefer Notice Forcing the shift lever into any gear except 4 Fourth when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT message comes on may damage the transmission Shift only from 1 First to 4 Fourth when the message comes on This message will come on when The engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 C 169 F The vehicle is going 24 to 31 km h 15 to 19 mph and The vehicle is at 21 percent throttle or less...

Page 208: ...foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and...

Page 209: ... are towing a trailer and you are parking on a hill see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 8 49 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the dr...

Page 210: ...biliTrak TCS warning light comes on solid if there is a problem with the traction control system See Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light on page 4 25 for more information If the light stays on see your dealer for service When the TCS StabiliTrak warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is star...

Page 211: ...ter senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle s brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering If cruise control is being used when StabiliTrak activates the cruise control will automatically disengage Press the cruise control button to reeng...

Page 212: ...d be left on to help assist with directional control of the vehicle If StabiliTrak needs to be turned off press and hold the StabiliTrak TCS button until the Traction Control Off light and the StabiliTrak Off light come on the instrument panel cluster If the system has been turned off press and release the StabiliTrak TCS button to turn the system back on Engine Drag Control EDC EDC improves vehic...

Page 213: ...y cause damage to the transmission Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty See the warranty book for additional information Competitive Driving Mode In Competitive Driving Mode the StabiliTrak System helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by selective brake application and controlling engine torque The Traction Control System TCS helps control wheel...

Page 214: ...is rapidly applied to wide open throttle The Launch Control feature will initially limit engine speed as the driver rapidly applies the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle A smooth quick release of the clutch while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal will manage wheel slip Complete shifts as described in Manual Transmission on page 8 30 After the vehicle is launched the system cont...

Page 215: ... buttons are located on the outboard side of the steering wheel 5 On Off Turns the system on or off The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory RES Resume Accel Move the thumbwheel up to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to accelerate to a higher sp...

Page 216: ... Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated Push the thumbwheel toward SET and hold until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small amounts push the thumbwheel toward SET briefly Each time this is done the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower Passi...

Page 217: ...ng 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 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle and at least 20 cm 8 in off the ground WARNING The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist URPA system does not replace driver vision It cannot detect Objects that are below the b...

Page 218: ...e that URPA is off The message disappears after a short period of time See Object Detection System Messages on page 4 35 for other URPA messages Turning the System On and Off The URPA system can be turned on and off using the infotainment system controls See Vehicle Personalization on page 4 38 for more information URPA defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is started When the System Do...

Page 219: ...tem is still disabled after driving forward at least 40 km h 25 mph take the vehicle to your dealer Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gas...

Page 220: ... higher For best performance use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93 You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but the vehicle s acceleration could be slightly reduced and a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock might be heard If the octane rating is less than 87 a heavy knocking noise might be heard when driving If ...

Page 221: ... vehicle warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing the emission control system to work properly In most cases n...

Page 222: ...l MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT We recommend against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system could be affected The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on If this occurs return to your dealer for service Filling the Tank WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a...

Page 223: ...few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care on page 9 90 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphe...

Page 224: ...ed WARNING Continued Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Do not smoke while pumping fuel Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for ...

Page 225: ...ped with the proper trailer towing equipment To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle see Trailer Towing on page 8 53 Trailering changes handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy With the added weight the engine transmission wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder and under greater loads The trailer also adds wind resistance increasing the pulling requirement...

Page 226: ...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 Sy...

Page 227: ...anel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps also flash telling other drivers the vehicle is turning changing lanes or stopping When towing a trailer the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out For this reason you may think other drivers are seeing the signal when they are not It is important to chec...

Page 228: ...attached can be dangerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surface If parking the rig on a hill 1 Press the brake pedal but do not shift into P Park yet for vehicles with an automatic transmission or into gear for vehicles with a manual transmission Turn the whee...

Page 229: ...ler The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 454 kg 1 000 lbs But even that can be too heavy It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any spe...

Page 230: ... the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 for more information about the vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue A should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After loading the trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they a...

Page 231: ...from the hitch Leave enough slack so the rig can turn Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Does the trailer have its own brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maintained properly Because the vehicle has antilock brakes do not tap into the vehicle s brake system If this is done both brake systems will n...

Page 232: ...Black plate 56 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 8 56 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES ...

Page 233: ...ne Coolant 9 18 Engine Overheating 9 23 Power Steering Fluid 9 25 Washer Fluid 9 26 Brakes 9 27 Brake Fluid 9 28 Battery 9 29 Rear Axle 9 29 Starter Switch Check 9 31 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check 9 31 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 9 32 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 9 32 Wiper Blade Replacement 9 32 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 9 33 Bulb Replacement Bulb Repl...

Page 234: ...Operation 9 58 Tire Pressure Monitor System 9 58 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 9 60 Tire Inspection 9 63 Tire Rotation 9 63 When It Is Time for New Tires 9 64 Buying New Tires 9 65 Different Size Tires and Wheels 9 67 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 9 67 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 9 69 Wheel Replacement 9 69 Tire Chains 9 71 If a Tire Goes Flat 9 71 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 73 Storin...

Page 235: ...known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications such as airbag initiators seat belt pretensioners and lithium batteries contained in remote keyle...

Page 236: ...ected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories Also see Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicl...

Page 237: ...see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 2 34 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records on page 10 12 Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the release handle that is located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2 Pull up on the secondary hood release The lever is located near the middle of ...

Page 238: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 9 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3 6 L V6 Engine ...

Page 239: ...iew See Engine Coolant on page 9 18 F Power Steering Reservoir and Cap Out of View See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 25 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 9 10 H Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Engine Oil on page 9 10 I Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch if equipped with manual transmission Reservoir See Brakes on page 9 27 or Hydraulic Clutch on page 9 15 J Remote Positive ...

Page 240: ...Black plate 8 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 9 8 Vehicle Care 6 2 L V8 Engine L99 Engine shown LS3 similar ...

Page 241: ...gine Cover See Power Steering Fluid on page 9 25 H Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch if equipped with manual transmission Reservoir See Brakes on page 9 27 or Hydraulic Clutch on page 9 15 I Remote Positive Terminal See Battery on page 9 29 J Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 9 15 K Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid on page 9 26 L Radiator Fill Cap See Engine Coolant on p...

Page 242: ...e engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If this is not done the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross hatched area at...

Page 243: ...g these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covere...

Page 244: ...ol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil meeting all requirements for this vehicle Substitute Engine Oil When adding oil to maintain engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M mig...

Page 245: ...ving under the best conditions the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at...

Page 246: ...d level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid Because this procedure is difficult you should have this done at your dealer service department Contact your dealer for additional information or...

Page 247: ... to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at t...

Page 248: ...6 Pull straight up on cover while holding the cover remove the air filter 7 Inspect or replace the air filter See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 10 11 8 Reverse steps 6 to 1 to install cover WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when...

Page 249: ...es L99 shown LS3 similar A Coolant Recovery Bottle B Electric Cooling Fans C Radiator Cap WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle sh...

Page 250: ...ddition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 240 000 km ...

Page 251: ...oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level Check coolant as follows 1 Turn the ignition OFF 2 Locate the coolant recovery bottle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 3 Turn the coolant dipstick cap counterclockwise and slowly pull out the dipstick 4 ...

Page 252: ...ld not be covered by the vehicle warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Add coolant as follows 1 Turn the coolant overflow bottle dipstick cap counterclockwise and slowly pull out the dipstick 2 Pour the coolant into the coolant recovery bottle 3 When the level is correct replace the dipstick and turn the cap clockwise to secure ...

Page 253: ...fore this is done If no coolant is visible in the coolant overflow bottle add coolant as follows 3 6 L V6 Engine Fill Procedure 1 Locate the radiator cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 2 Remove engine cover to access the radiator cap See Engine Cover on page 9 9 3 Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turn it slowly counterclockwise and remove 4 If there is no coolant visible ...

Page 254: ... Top off coolant through the radiator cap opening and re install the radiator cap 12 Re install the engine cover See Engine Cover on page 9 9 13 Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle and fill it until the level is at the top symbol on the dipstick 6 2 L V8 Engine Fill Procedure 1 Locate the radiator cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 2 Cover the radiator cap with a th...

Page 255: ...Once the system is full put the radiator cap back on by turning clockwise 7 Turn the engine OFF 8 Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle and fill it until the level is at the top mark on the dipstick Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has...

Page 256: ...icle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but ...

Page 257: ...rvoir is located under the engine cover on the driver side toward the front of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected an...

Page 258: ...w freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the reservoir is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 9 6 for reservoir location Notice When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water c...

Page 259: ...y tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service might be required Brake Adjustment Every time th...

Page 260: ...linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake clutch hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brak...

Page 261: ...on page 9 6 for battery location DANGER Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on Continued WARNING Co...

Page 262: ...l V8 automatic and V8 manual To add lubricant when the level is low use 75W 90 LS gear oil GM Part No US 89021677 and 1052358 in Canada Part No 89021678 and 992694 meeting GM Specification 9986226 To completely refill after draining see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10 8 Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant For 195 mm RDM V6 automatic To add...

Page 263: ...tarts in any other position contact your dealer for service For manual transmission vehicles put the shift lever in Neutral push the clutch pedal down halfway and try to start the engine The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the floor If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down contact your dealer for service Automatic Tran...

Page 264: ...maged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot...

Page 265: ...per blade Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 5 Reverse steps 1 through 3 for wiper blade replacement Headlamp Aiming The headlamp aiming system has been preset at the factory If the vehicle is dam...

Page 266: ...fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed The vehicle should be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 75 kg 160 lbs sitting on the driver s seat Tires should be properly inflated Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle s low beam headlamps The high beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low beam headlamps are aimed properly To ...

Page 267: ... cause damage to the headlamp 6 Turn on the low beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface Halogen Headlamp HID Headlamp 7 Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly The adjustment screw ...

Page 268: ...ealer Halogen Bulbs WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting WARNING The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you co...

Page 269: ... headlamp assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 9 5 2 Press in on the tabs located on the sides of the duct and then push the duct rearward into the air cleaner filter housing A Parking Turn Signal Lamp B Halogen Headlamp 3 Disconnect the wiring harness and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb straight out f...

Page 270: ...ehicle The up level model vehicle has a HID headlamp and a turn signal lamp on the headlamp assembly The park lamp is also the function of the HID headlamp See High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting on page 9 36 for more information To replace the turn signal bulb 1 Open the hood See Hood on page 9 5 2 Press in on the tabs located on the sides of the duct and then push the duct rearward into the ai...

Page 271: ...hich would be located on the fascia To replace one of these bulbs 1 Locate the bulb assembly under the front fascia 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb assembly and pull out the bulb assembly 3 Push in the new bulb assembly to lock it into place 4 Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb assembly The base model vehicle daytime running lamps are the low beam on the halogen hea...

Page 272: ... to lock it into place 4 Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb assembly The up level vehicle will not be equipped with fog lamps Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps To replace a taillamp turn signal or stoplamp bulb 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 1 8 2 Remove the close out panel retainers to gain access to the bulb socket connectors 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it...

Page 273: ...e Running Lamp Up level vehicles P13W Fog Lamp PS24W Front Park and Turn Signal Lamp 3457NAK Halogen Headlamp H13 License Plate Lamp W5W Rear Turn Signal and Taillamps 3157K For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload When the current electrical loa...

Page 274: ...g circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems To check a fuse look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can...

Page 275: ...nt Fuse Block J Case Fuses Usage 6 Wiper J Case Fuses Usage 12 Starter J Case Fuses Usage 22 Brake Vacuum Pump 25 Power Windows Rear 26 Power Windows Front 27 Rear Defog 41 Cooling Fan High 42 Front Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning 43 Antilock Brake System Pump 44 Cooling Fan Low ...

Page 276: ...ectors Even Mini Fuses Usage 10 Fuel Injectors Odd 11 Cooling Fan Relay 14 Manifold Air Flow Chassis Control 15 Ignition 16 Run Crank IP 17 Sensing Diagnostic Module Ignition 18 Run Crank Body 19 Transmission Control Module Ignition 20 Engine Control Module Ignition Mini Fuses Usage 31 Outside Rear View Mirror 32 Canister Vent Solenoid 33 Body Control Module 6 34 Sunroof 35 Front Heated Seats 38 W...

Page 277: ...ooling Fan High K614 Cooling Fan Control Micro Relays Usage K61 Starter K69 Wiper Control K613 Cooling Fan Low K617 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch K619 Wiper Speed K627 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps K632 Brake Vacuum Pump Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle To access the fuses open the ...

Page 278: ... F4 Cluster Fuses Usage F5 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Controller F6 Body Control Module F8 Battery Fuses Usage F9 Spare F10 Spare F11 Not Used F12 Spare F13 Display F14 OnStar Universal Hands Free Phone F15 Body Control Module 3 F16 Body Control Module 4 F17 Power Outlet 1 F18 Power Outlet 2 F19 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight F20 Spare F21 Spare F22 Not Used F23 Trunk ...

Page 279: ...0 Body Control Module 7 Circuit Breakers Usage CB7 Passenger Seat CB26 Driver Seat Relays Usage K10 Retained Accessory Power K605 Not Used K609 Trunk Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located on the right side of the trunk behind a cover Remove the six convenience net retainers the rear sill plate and the two passenger side trim retainers then swing the trim out of the...

Page 280: ... Door Opener Ultra sonic Reverse Parking Aid F2 Amplifier F3 Radio F4 Spare Fuses Usage F5 Convertible Top 1 F6 Convertible Top 2 F7 Spare F8 Spare F9 Spare F10 Spare Fuses Usage F11 Spare F12 Spare F13 Engine Control Module Battery F14 Regulated Voltage Control F15 Fuel System Control Module F16 Spare ...

Page 281: ... tires are cold See Tire Pressure on page 9 56 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often you may want to g...

Page 282: ...examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example A Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specif...

Page 283: ...nflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example A Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread B Temporary Use Only The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 5 000 km 3 000 miles and should not be driven at speeds over 105 km h 65 m...

Page 284: ... all federal safety guidelines Tire Designations Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three di...

Page 285: ...ower steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic...

Page 286: ... on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pr...

Page 287: ...the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 m...

Page 288: ...t of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation or over inflation is all right It is not If your tires do not have enough air under inflation you can get the following Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following ...

Page 289: ... You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 6 km 1 mile Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the v...

Page 290: ...commended cold inflation pressures before operating the vehicle at speeds over 100 mph 160 km h See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 and Tire Pressure on page 9 56 When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 and Tire Pressure on page 9 56 Tire Pressure Monitor System The Ti...

Page 291: ...dicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator ...

Page 292: ...ure shown on the tire loading information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 8 12 A DIC warning message to check the pressure in a specific tire is also shown on the DIC display screen The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool w...

Page 293: ...re warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come on are One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire if the vehicle has one The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor The DIC message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the T...

Page 294: ...ted on the tire s sidewall To decrease the tire s air pressure use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gauge or a key You have two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel posi...

Page 295: ...le has one for signs of wear or damage See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 9 64 for more information Tire Rotation Tire rotation is not recommended if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear wheels Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear Each tire and wheel should only be used in its original front or rear position Tire rotation is recommended if the vehic...

Page 296: ...acities and Specifications on page 11 2 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush ...

Page 297: ...specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performanc...

Page 298: ...elop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles that have ...

Page 299: ...mmended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 9 65 and Accessories and Modifications on page 9 4 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can ...

Page 300: ... tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differe...

Page 301: ...separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on the vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle...

Page 302: ... lose control Continued WARNING Continued You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim rear differential bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance t...

Page 303: ...a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic la...

Page 304: ...Continued 3 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised 4 Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle To be certain the vehicle will not move put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant a...

Page 305: ... pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire tire changing equipment and on some ve...

Page 306: ...fore its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily S...

Page 307: ...e power plug G into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 4 9 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the vehicle The vehicle must be running while...

Page 308: ...flating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Assistance Program on page 12 6 11 Press the on off button A to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire therefore Steps 12 through 18 must be done immediately after Step 11 Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compr...

Page 309: ...om the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 20 Wipe off any sealant from the wheel tire and vehicle 21 Dispose of the used sealant canister and sealant air hose F assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices 22 Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer 23 After temporarily sealing a tire using the ...

Page 310: ...ckwise to the Air Only position 9 Press the on off A button to turn the compressor on The compressor will inflate the tire with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge D The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 9 56 The pressure gauge D may read higher than the actual tire...

Page 311: ... new canister into place 6 Screw the connector B to the canister A 7 Slide the plastic cover back on Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may have a tire sealant and compressor kit in place of a jack or spare tire It is located in a foam container in the trunk Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Spare Tire 1 Open the trunk See Trunk on page 1 8 2 Remove the carpet 3...

Page 312: ...he retaining bracket 2 Remove the tool container 3 Remove the tools from the tool container 4 Place the tools next to the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 If the vehicle has wheel bolt caps remove the caps Store the caps with the wheel cover 2 Use the fully extended wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts one half turn counterclockwise Do not remove them ...

Page 313: ... until it engages with the jacking point 4 Put the compact spare tire near you WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack WARNING Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To ...

Page 314: ...ack handle extension clockwise until the vehicle is far enough off the ground to allow enough room for the compact spare tire to fit under the vehicle Keep the hook parallel to the ground The wrench may need to be removed and repositioned to continue turning it 8 Remove all of the wheel nuts and place them in a dry clean place to avoid getting dirt in the threads ...

Page 315: ...t off See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9 71 9 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 10 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 11 Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Ti...

Page 316: ...pecifications Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 for the wheel nut torque specification Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in ...

Page 317: ... one compact spare tire at a time If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new however it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 420 kPa 60 psi After installing the compact spare on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at spe...

Page 318: ...pact spare Using them can damage the vehicle and can damage the chains too Do not use tire chains on the compact spare Jump Starting If the battery has run down try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely WARNING Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas th...

Page 319: ...olt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching 3 Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 8 22 Notice If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure t...

Page 320: ...ontinued amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from ...

Page 321: ...per cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle tha...

Page 322: ...ational Vehicle Towing following Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance Always put the vehicle on a flatbed truck or trailer The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If the vehicle must be towed see Towing the Vehicle earlier in this section Appearance Ca...

Page 323: ...t that can take their toll over a period of years To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Wash with water or use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective tri...

Page 324: ...e automatic car washes could damage the vehicle There may not be enough clearance for the undercarriage Check with the car wash manager before using the automatic car wash Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather frequent application may be required See Recomm...

Page 325: ...els only Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Notice Driving the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never drive a vehicle that has aluminum or chr...

Page 326: ...pair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your dealer Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines fram...

Page 327: ...ay from other surfaces immediately Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on the vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Cleaners can contain solvents that can become concentrated in the vehicle s interior Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety in...

Page 328: ...time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter If the locally cleaned area give...

Page 329: ...ce and feel of the interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean the vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even mak...

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Page 331: ...hicle owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent...

Page 332: ...uine parts from your dealer Rotation of New Tires Tire rotation is not recommended if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear wheels If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle to maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to 13 000 km 5 000 to 8 000 miles See Tire Rota...

Page 333: ...See Engine Oil on page 9 10 An Emission Control Service Engine coolant level check See Engine Coolant on page 9 18 Windshield washer fluid level check See Washer Fluid on page 9 26 Tire inflation check See Tire Pressure on page 9 56 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 9 63 If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle rotate tires See Tire Rotation on page 9 63 Fluids visual leak ch...

Page 334: ... 9 14 Rear axle fluid level check and adding fluid if needed See Rear Axle on page 9 29 Engine air cleaner filter inspection See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 9 15 Passenger compartment air filter replacement or every 12 months whichever occurs first More frequent replacement may be required if vehicle is driven regularly under dusty conditions Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop En...

Page 335: ...for taxi police or delivery service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 14 Rear axle fluid change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in hilly or mountainous terrain when frequently towing a trailer used for high speed or competitive driving or used for taxi police or delivery service See Rear Axle on page 9 29 First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles Automatic tra...

Page 336: ...oil life system Engine coolant level check Windshield washer fluid level check Tire inflation pressures check Tire wear inspection If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle rotate tires Fluids visual leak check Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles driven in dusty conditions only Brake system inspection Steering and suspension inspection ...

Page 337: ...ngine cooling system inspection Windshield wiper blades inspection Body components lubrication Restraint system components check Automatic transmission fluid level check Rear axle fluid level check Engine air cleaner filter inspection vehicles not driven in dusty conditions Passenger compartment air filter replacement ...

Page 338: ...Oil V8 Engines The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum Institute API Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol However not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engi...

Page 339: ...ake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission V6 Engine SAE 75W 90 GL5 Gear Oil GM Part No U S 88862475 in Canada 88862476 Manual Transmission V8 Engine Manual Transmission Fluid GM Part No U S 88861800 in Canada 88861801...

Page 340: ...nada 89021678 and Friction Modifier 992694 Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Door and Folding Seat Hinges Multi Purpose Lubr...

Page 341: ...tion can be obtained from your retailer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 92196275 A3137C Engine Oil Filter 3 6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 6 2L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 92220249 Spark Plugs 3 6L V6 Engine 12597464 41 990 6 2L V8 Engine 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blades Driver Side 92231676 Passenger Side 92231677 ...

Page 342: ... Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 343: ...Black plate 13 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 Service and Maintenance 10 13 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 344: ...Black plate 14 1 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual 2010 10 14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 345: ...gh the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 11 2 for the vehicle s engine...

Page 346: ... see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Engine Cooling System 3 6L V6 Engine Automatic Transmission 10 2 L 10 8 qt 3 6L V6 Engine Manual Transmission 10 6 L 11 2 qt 6 2L V8 Engine L99 Automatic Transmission 10 8 L 11 4 qt 6 2L V8 Engine LS3 Manual Transmission 11 2 L 11 8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 3 6L V6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt 6 2L V8 Engine L99...

Page 347: ... V6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt V8 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 6 3 L 6 7 qt V6 Engine 6 Speed Manual 1 8 L 1 9 qt V8 Engine 6 Speed Manual 3 9 L 4 2 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 ft lb Add 2 5 oz 75 mL of friction modifier to the specified quantity of axle lubricant See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 9 14 for information on checking fluid level All capacities are approximate When addi...

Page 348: ...chnical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 3 6L V6 LLT V Automatic Manual 1 1 mm 0 043 in 6 2L V8 L99 J Automatic 1 0 mm 0 040 in 6 2L V8 LS3 W Manual 1 0 mm 0 040 in Engine Drive Belt Routing 3 6L V6 Engine 6 2L V8 Engines ...

Page 349: ... Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 12 15 Event Data Recorders 12 15 OnStar 12 16 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 12 17 Radio Frequency Statement 12 17 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be res...

Page 350: ...th your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretatio...

Page 351: ...am offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Commu...

Page 352: ...e Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Av Ejercito Nacional 843 Col Granada C P 11520 Mexico D F 01 800 466 0800 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0800 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To a...

Page 353: ...olet com pages mds helpcenter faq do FAQ Contact Us My GM Canada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers...

Page 354: ...Canadian purchased vehicles call 1 800 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Num...

Page 355: ...ervice to change a flat tire with the spare tire The spare tire if equipped must be in good condition and properly inflated It is the owner s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Moun...

Page 356: ...rvice consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership retailer let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests you to bring th...

Page 357: ...ount allowed by GM for shuttle service In addition for U S customers should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs ...

Page 358: ...h your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved ...

Page 359: ...afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If ...

Page 360: ...hicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initi...

Page 361: ...edule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 U S plus processing fee Without Portfolio Owner Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 U S plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form specify year and model nam...

Page 362: ...d remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S E Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety fro...

Page 363: ...so equipped to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service your vehicle Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may also retain the owner s personal preferences such as radio pre sets seat positions and temperature settin...

Page 364: ...cturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access this data or share it with others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of GM s defen...

Page 365: ...ersonal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause interference 2 The device mu...

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Page 367: ... 24 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 2 34 Passenger Status Indicator 4 19 Readiness Light 4 18 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 2 34 System Check 2 22 Alarm System Anti Theft 1 9 AM FM Radio 6 7 Antenna Satellite Radio 6 13 Anti Theft Alarm System 1 9 Alarm System Messages 4 36 Antilock Brake System ABS 8 31 Warning Light 4 24 Appearance Care Exterior 9 90 Interior 9 95 Assistance Program...

Page 368: ...g New Tires 9 65 C Calibration 4 8 California Fuel Requirements 8 45 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 9 3 Warning 9 3 Canadian Vehicle Owners iii Capacities and Specifications 11 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 8 25 Trunk 1 8 Winter Driving 8 10 Cautions Danger and Warnings iv CD Player 6 14 Center Console Storage 3 1 Chains Tire 9 71 Charging System Light 4 20 Check Engine Light 4 20 Ignition ...

Page 369: ...Y Users 12 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 12 13 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 12 1 D Damage Repair Collision 12 10 Danger Warnings and Cautions iv Data Recorders Event 12 15 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 5 3 9 39 Defensive Driving 8 3 Devices Auxiliary 6 16 Dome Lamps 5 6 Door Ajar Messages 4 32 Locks 1 6 Power Locks 1 7 Driver Information Center DIC 4 28 Driving Be...

Page 370: ...ssages 4 33 Cover 9 9 Drive Belt Routing 11 4 Exhaust 8 25 Oil Pressure Gauge 4 13 Overheating 9 23 Power Messages 4 34 Pressure Light 4 26 Running While Parked 8 26 Starting 8 19 Engine Oil Life System 9 13 Messages 4 33 Temperature Gauge 4 14 Entry Lighting 5 6 Equipment Towing 8 55 Event Data Recorders 12 15 Extender Safety Belt 2 20 Exterior Lamp Controls 5 1 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 9 15 F...

Page 371: ...gine Oil Pressure 4 13 Engine Oil Temperature 4 14 Fuel 4 12 Odometer 4 12 Speedometer 4 12 Tachometer 4 12 Transmission Temperature 4 16 Trip Odometer 4 12 Voltmeter 4 17 Warning Lights and Indicators 4 10 General Information Service and Maintenance 10 1 Towing 8 48 Vehicle Care 9 3 Glove Box 3 1 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 12 6 H Halogen Bulbs 9 36 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 4 Head Restrain...

Page 372: ...og 5 5 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 9 37 9 38 License Plate 9 41 Malfunction Indicator 4 20 Lap Shoulder Belt 2 16 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash 2 50 Latch Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2 45 Latches Seatback 2 5 Lighting Entry 5 6 Illumination Control 5 6 Theater Dimming 5 6 Lights Airbag Readiness 4 18 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 4 24 Charging System 4...

Page 373: ...ery Voltage and Charging 4 31 Brake System 4 32 Compass 4 32 Door Ajar 4 32 Engine Cooling System 4 33 Engine Oil 4 33 Engine Power 4 34 Fuel System 4 34 Key and Lock 4 34 Lamp 4 34 Object Detection System 4 35 Ride Control System 4 35 Safety Belt 4 36 Service Vehicle 4 36 Tire 4 36 Transmission 4 37 Vehicle 4 31 Vehicle Reminder 4 37 Vehicle Speed 4 37 Window 4 38 Mirrors Automatic Dimming 1 13 A...

Page 374: ...Into 8 22 Shifting Out of 8 23 Parking 8 24 Assist Ultrasonic 8 41 Brake 8 32 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 9 32 Over Things That Burn 8 24 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 4 19 Passenger Sensing System 2 29 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 9 3 Phone Bluetooth 6 21 6 22 6 25 Power Door Locks 1 7 Mirrors 1 12 Outlets 4 9 Protection Battery 5 7 Retained Accessory RAP 8 19 Seat Adjus...

Page 375: ... Parts After a Crash 2 50 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash 2 21 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 12 14 General Motors 12 15 U S Government 12 14 Retained Accessory Power RAP 8 19 Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle 8 38 Messages 4 35 Roadside Assistance Program 12 6 Roof Sunroof 1 16 Rotation Tires 9 63 Routing Engine Drive Belt 11 4 Running the Vehicle While Pa...

Page 376: ...ne Change 5 5 Spare Tire Compact 9 85 Specifications and Capacities 11 2 Speedometer 4 12 StabiliTrak OFF Light 4 25 StabiliTrak System 8 35 Start Vehicle Remote 1 5 Starter Switch Check 9 31 Starting the Engine 8 19 Steering 8 5 Fluid Power 9 25 Wheel Adjustment 4 6 Wheel Controls 4 6 Storage Areas Center Console 3 1 Convenience Net 3 1 Glove Box 3 1 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 9 ...

Page 377: ...Tires 9 64 Winter 9 49 Towing Driving Characteristics 8 49 Equipment 8 55 General Information 8 48 Recreational Vehicle 9 90 Trailer 8 53 Vehicle 9 90 Traction 4 25 Control OFF StabiliTrak OFF Light 4 25 Control System TCS 8 34 Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 4 25 Limited Slip Rear Axle 8 38 Off Light 4 24 Trailer Towing 8 53 Transmission Automatic 8 26 Fluid Automatic 9 14 Fluid Manual 9 14 ...

Page 378: ...VIN 11 1 Service Parts Identification Label 11 1 Vehicle Reminder Messages 4 37 Ventilation Air 7 3 Visors 1 16 Voltmeter Gauge 4 17 W Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 4 10 Warnings iv Cautions and Danger iv Hazard Flashers 5 4 Washer Fluid 9 26 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 9 69 Different Size 9 67 Replacement 9 69 When It Is Time for New Tires 9 64 Where to Put the Child Restraint 2 43 W...

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