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Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Introduction v
Vehicle 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®
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
In Brief 1-11
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
A. Fan Control
B. Heated Seats
C. Temperature Control
D. Air Delivery Mode Controls
E. Air ConditioningF. Defrost
G. Rear Window Defogger
H. Recirculation
See
Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1.
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Tap Shift
Tap Shift allows the driver to
manually control the automatic
transmission. To use Tap Shift, the
shift lever must be in M (Manual
Mode). Vehicles with this feature
have indicators on the steering
wheel. The controls are on the
back of the steering wheel. Tap the
left control to downshift, and the
right control to upshift. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
indicates the gear the vehicle is in.
See Manual Mode on page 9‑32.
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Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-35
Compass Messages
CAL
This message is displayed when the
compass needs to be calibrated.
SeeCompass on page 5‑4.
– – –
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 pedal and try again.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑43 for more
information.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the
hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
passenger door is open. Close the
door completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when
the trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when
the engine coolant becomes
hotter than the normal operating
temperature. To avoid added
strain on a hot engine, the air
conditioning compressor
automatically turns off. When
the coolant temperature returns
to normal, the air conditioning
compressor turns back on. You
can continue to drive the vehicle.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD
COOLANT
This message will display if the
coolant is low. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑20.
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Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-39
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there
is a problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. If this message appears,
try to reset the system. Stop; turn
off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition; open and close
the driver door and wait for at least
one minute. During this time you
should notice the lights on the
cluster turn off. After a minute
has passed start the engine again.
If this message still comes on, it
means there is a problem. See your
dealer for service. The vehicle is
safe to drive; however, you do not
have the benefit of StabiliTrak,
so reduce your speed and drive
accordingly.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Safety Belt Messages
BUCKLE SEATBELT
This message displays as a
reminder when the safety 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
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Tire Messages
CHECK XXX TIRE PRESSURE
or TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays if the vehicle
detects low pressure in one or more
tires.
This message also displays“Left
Front”, “Right Front”, “Left Rear”,
or “Right Rear” to indicate the
location of the low tire.
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Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
A. Fan Control
B. Heated Seats
C. Temperature Control
D. Air Delivery Mode ControlsE. Air Conditioning
F. Defrost
G. Rear Window Defogger
H. Recirculation
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Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
8-2 Climate Controls
A(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 knob is turned to
MAX
#and the air conditioning
system is turned on.
Air Delivery Mode Control: To
change the current mode, select
one of the following:
F (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
* (Bi-Level): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets. 7
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
W(Defog): Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost): Clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window
outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning on or off.
An indicator light turns on. If the
fan is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing,
the air conditioning will not work.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
)(Recirculation): Press to turn
on the recirculation. An indicator
light comes on. Air is recirculated
inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle or
prevent outside air and odors from
entering.
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Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-45
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. J-CaseFuses Usage
6 Wiper
12 Starter J-Case
Fuses Usage
22 Brake
Vacuum Pump
25 Power
Windows Rear J-Case
Fuses Usage
26 Power Windows
Front
27 Rear Defog
41 Cooling Fan High
43 Antilock Brake
System Pump
44 Cooling Fan Low
Mini Fuses Usage 1 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
2 Transmission
Control Module
5 Engine Control
Module Main
7 Pre-Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
8 Post-Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
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Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
10-46 Vehicle Care
Mini Fuses Usage9 Fuel
Injectors
–Even
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
31 Outside Rearview
Mirror
32 Canister Vent
Solenoid Mini Fuses Usage
33 Body Control
Module #6
34 Sunroof
35 Front Heated Seats
38 Washer Pump Front
40 Antilock Brake
System Valves
46 HID Headlamp
–
Left Front
47 HID Headlamp
–
Right Front
50 Fog Lamps
51 Horn
52 Spare
55 High Beam
Headlamp
–Right
Front
56 High Beam
Headlamp
–Left
Front
61 Heated Mirror Mini Relays Usage
K26 Powertrain
K50 Run/Crank
K55 Rear Defog
K612 Cooling 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