2010 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Camaro
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Table of Contents
2010 Chevrolet Camaro BookTOC
1
Keys, Doors and Windows
7
Keys and Locks
8
Keys
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
9
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
12
Power Door Locks
13
Lockout Protection
14
Doors
14
Trunk
14
Vehicle Security
16
Vehicle Security
16
Anti-Theft Alarm System
16
Immobilizer
17
Immobilizer Operation
17
Exterior Mirrors
18
Convex Mirrors
18
Power Mirrors
18
Heated Mirrors
18
Automatic Dimming Mirror
18
Interior Mirrors
19
Manual Rearview Mirror
19
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
19
Windows
20
Windows
20
Power Windows
20
Sun Visors
22
Roof
22
Sunroof
22
Seats and Restraints
25
Head Restraints
26
Head Restraints
26
Front Seats
27
Seat Adjustment
27
Power Seat Adjustment
28
Reclining Seatbacks
28
Seatback Latches
29
Heated Front Seats
30
Rear Seats
30
Rear Seats
30
Safety Belts
30
Safety Belts
30
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
34
Lap-Shoulder Belt
40
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
43
Safety Belt Extender
44
Safety System Check
44
Safety Belt Care
44
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
45
Airbag System
45
Airbag System
45
Where Are the Airbags?
47
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
49
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
50
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
51
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
51
Passenger Sensing System
52
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
56
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
57
Airbag System Check
58
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
58
Child Restraints
59
Older Children
59
Infants and Young Children
61
Child Restraint Systems
63
Where to Put the Restraint
65
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
67
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
72
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
72
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
74
Storage
79
Storage Compartments
79
Glove Box
79
Center Console Storage
79
Additional Storage Features
79
Convenience Net
79
Instruments and Controls
81
Instrument Panel Overview
84
Instrument Panel Overview
84
Controls
86
Steering Wheel Adjustment
86
Steering Wheel Controls
86
Horn
87
Windshield Wiper/Washer
87
Compass
88
Clock
88
Power Outlets
89
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
89
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
89
Instrument Cluster
90
Speedometer
91
Odometer
91
Trip Odometer
91
Tachometer
91
Fuel Gage
91
Engine Oil Pressure Gage
92
Engine Oil Temperature Gage
93
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
94
Transmission Temperature Gage
94
Voltmeter Gage
95
Safety Belt Reminders
96
Airbag Readiness Light
97
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
98
Charging System Light
99
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
99
Brake System Warning Light
102
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
103
Traction Off Light
103
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
104
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF/StabiliTrak® OFF Light
104
Tire Pressure Light
104
Engine Oil Pressure Light
105
Immobilizer Light
106
Fog Lamp Light
106
Taillamp Indicator Light
106
Cruise Control Light
106
Information Displays
107
Driver Information Center (DIC)
107
Vehicle Messages
110
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
110
Brake System Messages
111
Compass Messages
111
Cruise Control Messages
111
Door Ajar Messages
111
Engine Cooling System Messages
112
Engine Oil Messages
112
Engine Power Messages
113
Fuel System Messages
113
Key and Lock Messages
113
Lamp Messages
113
Object Detection System Messages
114
Ride Control System Messages
114
Airbag System Messages
115
Safety Belt Messages
115
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
115
Service Vehicle Messages
115
Tire Messages
116
Transmission Messages
116
Vehicle Reminder Messages
117
Vehicle Speed Messages
117
Vehicle Messages
117
Window Messages
117
Vehicle Personalization
118
Vehicle Personalization
118
OnStar System
122
OnStar® System
122
Universal Remote System
125
Universal Remote System
125
Universal Remote System Programming
125
Universal Remote System Operation
128
Lighting
131
Exterior Lighting
131
Exterior Lamp Controls
131
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
132
Flash-to-Pass
133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
133
Automatic Headlamp System
133
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
134
Front Fog Lamps
135
Interior Lighting
135
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
135
Dome Lamps
136
Lighting Features
136
Entry Lighting
136
Theater Dimming
136
Battery Load Management
136
Battery Power Protection
137
Infotainment System
139
Introduction
139
Introduction
139
Theft-Deterrent Feature
140
Overview
140
Operation
142
Radio
146
AM-FM Radio
146
Satellite Radio
148
Radio Reception
151
Backglass Antenna
151
Satellite Radio Antenna
152
Audio Players
152
CD Player
152
Auxiliary Devices
154
Phone
160
Bluetooth (Overview)
160
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
161
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
164
Climate Controls
173
Climate Control Systems
173
Climate Control Systems
173
Air Vents
175
Air Vents
175
Driving and Operating
177
Driving Information
178
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
178
Defensive Driving
178
Drunk Driving
179
Control of a Vehicle
179
Braking
180
Steering
181
Off-Road Recovery
182
Loss of Control
182
Competitive Driving
183
Driving on Wet Roads
184
Highway Hypnosis
185
Hill and Mountain Roads
185
Winter Driving
186
If the Vehicle is Stuck
187
Vehicle Load Limits
188
Starting and Operating
192
New Vehicle Break-In
192
Ignition Positions
193
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
195
Starting the Engine
195
Engine Heater
196
Shifting Into Park
197
Shifting Out of Park
198
Parking
200
Parking Over Things That Burn
200
Active Fuel Management™
201
Engine Exhaust
201
Engine Exhaust
201
Running the Vehicle While Parked
202
Automatic Transmission
202
Automatic Transmission
202
Manual Mode
205
Manual Transmission
206
Manual Transmission
206
Brakes
207
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
207
Parking Brake
208
Brake Assist
209
Ride Control Systems
210
Traction Control System (TCS)
210
StabiliTrak System
212
Competitive Driving Mode
213
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
214
Cruise Control
214
Cruise Control
214
Object Detection Systems
217
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
217
Fuel
219
Fuel
219
Recommended Fuel
220
Gasoline Specifications
220
California Fuel Requirements
221
Fuels in Foreign Countries
221
Fuel Additives
221
Filling the Tank
222
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
224
Towing
224
General Towing Information
224
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
225
Trailer Towing
229
Towing Equipment
231
Conversions and Add-Ons
231
Add-On Electrical Equipment
231
Vehicle Care
233
General Information
234
General Information
234
California Proposition 65 Warning
234
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
235
Accessories and Modifications
235
Vehicle Checks
236
Doing Your Own Service Work
236
Hood
237
Engine Compartment Overview
238
Engine Cover
241
Engine Oil
242
Engine Oil Life System
245
Automatic Transmission Fluid
246
Manual Transmission Fluid
247
Hydraulic Clutch
247
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
248
Cooling System
249
Engine Coolant
251
Engine Overheating
256
Power Steering Fluid
257
Washer Fluid
258
Brakes
259
Brake Fluid
260
Battery
261
Rear Axle
262
Starter Switch Check
263
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
264
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
264
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
264
Wiper Blade Replacement
265
Headlamp Aiming
266
Headlamp Aiming
266
Bulb Replacement
269
Bulb Replacement
269
Halogen Bulbs
269
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
269
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle)
269
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Up-Level Vehicle)
270
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
271
Fog Lamps
272
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
272
License Plate Lamp
272
Replacement Bulbs
273
Electrical System
273
Electrical System Overload
273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
274
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
274
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
277
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
278
Wheels and Tires
280
Tires
280
Winter Tires
280
Tire Sidewall Labeling
281
Tire Designations
283
Tire Terminology and Definitions
284
Tire Pressure
286
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
288
Tire Pressure Monitor System
288
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
289
Tire Inspection
293
Tire Rotation
293
When It Is Time for New Tires
294
Buying New Tires
295
Different Size Tires and Wheels
297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
297
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
299
Wheel Replacement
299
Tire Chains
300
If a Tire Goes Flat
301
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
303
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
309
Tire Changing
309
Compact Spare Tire
315
Jump Starting
316
Jump Starting
316
Towing
319
Towing the Vehicle
319
Recreational Vehicle Towing
319
Appearance Care
320
Exterior Care
320
Interior Care
324
Service and Maintenance
329
General Information
329
General Information
329
Scheduled Maintenance
330
Scheduled Maintenance
330
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
335
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
335
Maintenance Replacement Parts
337
Maintenance Records
338
Maintenance Records
338
Technical Data
341
Vehicle Identification
341
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
341
Service Parts Identification Label
341
Vehicle Data
342
Capacities and Specifications
342
Engine Drive Belt Routing
344
Customer Information
345
Customer Information
345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
345
Customer Assistance Offices
347
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
348
Online Owner Center
348
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
349
Roadside Assistance Program
350
Scheduling Service Appointments
352
Courtesy Transportation Program
352
Collision Damage Repair
353
Service Publications Ordering Information
356
Reporting Safety Defects
357
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
357
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
357
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
357
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
358
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
358
Event Data Recorders
358
OnStar®
359
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
359
Radio Frequency Statement (US, Can)
359
Index
361
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro marks a triumphant return of this iconic American muscle car, blending retro styling with modern performance and technology. As part of the fifth generation of Camaros, this model embraces a heritage that stretches back to the late 1960s while also appealing to a new generation of enthusiasts. It boasts aggressive lines, a commanding stance, and an interior that combines comfort with a driver-focused design, making it a compelling choice for both casual drivers and speed aficionados.
Powertrains
The 2010 Camaro offers a variety of powertrains that cater to different driving preferences. The base engine is a robust 3.6-liter V6 producing 304 horsepower, delivering remarkable fuel efficiency alongside impressive performance. For those seeking a more exhilarating ride, the SS trim features a 6.2-liter V8 engine that churns out a thrilling 426 horsepower when paired with a manual transmission and 400 horsepower with an automatic. This powertrain versatility ensures that there's a Camaro for every kind of driving enthusiast.
Trims
The 2010 Camaro comes in several trims, including the LS, 1LT, 2LT, SS, and the more performance-oriented 1SS and 2SS variants. Each trim level offers distinctive features and options, allowing drivers to customize their Camaro to suit their needs. Standard features across the lineup include power windows, door locks, and keyless entry, while higher trims add premium content such as leather seating, a premium audio system, and advanced infotainment technologies.
Features
This Camaro is equipped with a range of features designed to enhance both safety and driving enjoyment. Standard safety equipment includes multiple airbags, stability control, and traction control. The 2010 model year also offers available features like a touch-screen navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a Boston Acoustics audio system for an unparalleled driving experience.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro provides essential information regarding vehicle operation, maintenance, and safety guidelines. It serves as a comprehensive guide, ensuring owners understand the intricate details of their car's features, recommended service intervals, and troubleshooting advice to keep their Camaro performing optimally for years to come.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Camaro owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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