2011 CHEVROLET CAMARO light

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
In Brief 1-15
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons are
located on the outboard side of
the steering wheel.
5:Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. An indicator light
comes on in the instrument panel
cluster.
\: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel
up to make the vehicle resume
to a previously set speed or to
accelerate to a higher speed.
SET/− :Move the thumbwheel
down to set a speed or to make
the vehicle decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑43.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located in the
center of the instrument panel
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems. The controls for
the DIC are located on the turn
signal lever.
MENU: Press this button to get to
the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle
Information Menu.
w x: Use the thumbwheel
to scroll through the items in
each menu.
SET: Use this button to set or clear
the menu item when it is displayed.
For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑25.

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
1-16 In Brief
Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be
programmed by using the audio
system controls. These features
include:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Language
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑42.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to detect objects while
parking the vehicle. It operates at
speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
URPA uses audio beeps to provide
distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
The system can be disabled by
pressing the park assist button
located next to the radio.
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑46 for more information.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has two accessory
power outlets; one is located below
the climate control system and the
other is inside the center storage
console. They can be used to plug
in electrical equipment, such as a
cell phone or an MP3 player.
The accessory power outlets do not
work when the key is removed from
the ignition and the driver door is
opened. This helps to preserve the
battery life of the vehicle.
SeePower Outlets on page 5‑5.

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1-18 In Brief
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.To turn off traction control, press
and release
glocated on the
console in front of the shift
lever.
iilluminates and the
appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5‑38.
.Press the button again to turn
traction control back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑38.
StabiliTrak®System
StabiliTrak assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
.To turn off both traction control
and electronic stability control,
press and hold
guntildand
iilluminate and the appropriate
DIC message is displayed.
See Ride Control System
Messages on page 5‑38.
.Press the button again to turn on
both systems.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak
®System on page 9‑39.
Towing
The vehicle was neither designed
nor intended to be towed with any of
its wheels on the ground.
See Towing the Vehicle on
page 10‑95 andRecreational
Vehicle Towing on page 10‑95.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you
to a significant loss in pressure of
one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as
soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑13. The warning
light will remain on until the tire
pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low
tire pressure warning light may
appear when the vehicle is
first started and then turn off.

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
1-22 In Brief
If you try to add, connect, or modify
any equipment or software in the
vehicle, OnStar service may not
work. Other problems OnStar can’t
control may prevent service to you,
such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels,
weather, electrical system design
and architecture of the vehicle,
damage to important parts of the
vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone
network congestion or jamming.
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑19 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.OnStar Steering Wheel
Controls
This vehicle may have
a
b g/$ iTalk/Mute button
that can be used to interact
with OnStar Hands-Free calling.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2 for more information.
On some vehicles, the
$ ibutton
can be used to dial numbers into
voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner's
Guide for more information.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio
if the OnStar Advisor cannot be
heard.
If the light next to the OnStar
buttons is red, the system may
not be functioning properly. Push
the
Qbutton and request a vehicle
diagnostic check. If the light
appears clear (no light appears),
your OnStar subscription has
expired and all services have been
deactivated. Push the
Qbutton to
confirm that the OnStar equipment
is active.

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Notice:Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk
from the inside.
There is an 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
seatback down. See Rear Seats on
page 3‑7.
Pull the release handle to open the
trunk from the inside.
Return the release handle to
its original position for proper
operation.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not
make it impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel.

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11
Arming the System
To arm the system, pressQon the
RKE transmitter.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, flashes.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
The security light stays on for
approximately one second when
the vehicle is disarming.
If the system is armed when there
are people inside of the vehicle,
pulling the door handle from the
inside one time will unlock the door.
Pulling the handle a second time
will unlatch the door.
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:
.PressKon 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 Tamper
Condition
If the horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash three times
when
Kis pressed, an attempted
break-in has occurred while the
system was armed. The vehicle
may also display a message on the
DIC. See Anti-Theft Alarm System
Messages on page 5‑39 for more
information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑19 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.

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2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key.
The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
in the vehicle and automatically
disarms the system. Only the
correct key starts the vehicle.
The vehicle may not start if the
key is damaged.
The immobilizer light, located in the
instrument panel cluster, comes on
if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Light on
page 5‑24.
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 appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key.
If the engine still does not start and
the light continues to stay on, try
another key.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start,
the first key may be damaged.
See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and
have a new key made.
Do not leave the key or device
that disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger”
under Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 for more information.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic dimming outside mirror
on the driver side, the mirror will
adjust for the glare of headlamps
behind you.
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Adjust the inside rearview mirror
for a clear view of the area behind
your vehicle. To avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind, push the
tab forward for daytime and pull it
for nighttime use.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
additional control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See the OnStar Owner's Guide for
more information about the services
OnStar provides.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature and the indicator light come
on each time the vehicle is started.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
additional control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See the OnStar Owner's Guide for
more information about the services
OnStar provides.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.