2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

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Trip/Fuel Menu Items
Press the MENU button on the turn
signal lever until Trip/Fuel
Information Menu is displayed. Use
the thumbwheel to scroll through the
following menu items:
.Digital Speedometer
.Trip 1
.Trip 2
.Fuel Range
.Average Fuel Economy
.Average Vehicle Speed
.Turn-by-Turn
.Blank
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast
the vehicle is moving in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (mph). The speedometer
cannot be reset. Trip 1 and Trip 2
The Trip display shows the current
distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the last reset for the trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to
zero by pressing the trip reset stem
or the SET button while the trip
odometer display is showing.
Fuel Range
The Fuel Range display shows the
approximate distance the vehicle
can be driven without refueling.
The fuel range estimate is based
on an average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be
reset.
Average Fuel Economy
The Average Fuel Economy display
shows the approximate average
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
or miles per gallon (mpg). This
number is calculated based on the
number of L/100 km (mpg) recordedsince 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 kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This
average is calculated based on the
various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset of this value.
The average speed can be reset by
pressing the SET button while the
Average Vehicle Speed display is
showing.
Turn-by-Turn
This display is used for the OnStar
Turn-by-Turn guidance. See
OnStar
Overview on page 14‑1 for more
information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.

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Vehicle Information Menu
Items
Press the MENU button on the turn
signal lever until Vehicle Information
Menu is displayed. Use the
thumbwheel to scroll through the
following menu items:
.Unit
.Tire Pressure
.Remaining Oil Life
.Coolant Temp
.Battery Voltage
.Speed Warning
Unit
Move the thumbwheel up or down to
switch between US or Metric when
the Unit display is active. Press SET
to confirm the setting. This will
change the displays on the cluster
and DIC to either English (US) or
metric measurements. Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). See
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
page 10‑55
andTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10‑57 for
more information.
Remaining Oil Life
This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See Engine Oil Messages on
page 5‑34. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil on page 10‑10. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual. See
Maintenance Schedule
on page 11‑3 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. To reset the
engine oil life system press the SET
button while the Oil Life display is
active. See Engine Oil Life System
on page 10‑13.
Coolant Temperature
This display shows the temperature
of the engine cooling system fluid in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Battery Voltage
This display, available on some
vehicles, shows the current battery
voltage. If the voltage is in the
normal range, the value will display.

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For example, the display may read
Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The
vehicle's charging system regulates
voltage based on the state of the
battery. The battery voltage can
fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal. SeeCharging System Light
on page 5‑15 for more information.
If there is a problem with the battery
charging system, the DIC will
display a message. See Battery
Voltage and Charging Messages on
page 5‑31.
Speed Warning
Speed Warning allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press SET when Speed Warning is
displayed.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Compass on
page 5‑4 for more information.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{WARNING
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
For vehicles with the Head-Up
Display (HUD), some information
concerning the operation of the
vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. This includes the
speedometer reading, rpm reading,
transmission position, outside air
temperature, compass heading, and
a brief display of the current radio
station, including XM information or
CD track. The images are projected
through the HUD lens located on
the driver side of the instrument
panel. Notice:
If you try to use the HUD
image as a parking aid, you may
misjudge the distance and
damage your vehicle. Do not use
the HUD image as a parking aid.
The tap shift gear will also appear
on the HUD if the vehicle has tap
shift and it is active.
The HUD information can be
displayed in one of three languages:
English, French, or Spanish. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement selection is changed
through the trip computer in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑8 and
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑24.

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HUD Display on the VehicleWindshield
The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front
of the vehicle.
When the ignition key is turned to
ON/RUN, the HUD will display an
introductory message for a short
time, until the HUD is ready. The following indicator lights come
on the instrument panel when
activated and also appear on
the HUD:
.Turn Signal Indicators
.High-Beam Indicator Symbol
The HUD temporarily displays
CHECK GAGES and ICE
POSSIBLE when these messages
are on the DIC trip computer.
The HUD also temporarily displays
the following messages on vehicles
with these systems, when they are
active:
.Check Tire Pressure
.Cruise Set To
.Low Fuel
.Speed Limited To
.Traction Control Active
.Stability Control Active
When the HUD is on, the
speedometer reading is continually
displayed. The current radio station
or CD track number will display for a short period of time after the radio
or CD track status changes. This
happens whenever radio information
is changed. The speedometer size
is reduced when radio, CD
information, or warnings are
displayed on the HUD.
When the phone feature is
activated, the HUD will briefly
display phone information,
if available.
The HUD control is located to the
right of the steering wheel.

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To adjust the HUD image so that
items are properly displayed, do the
following:
1. Adjust the driver seat to acomfortable position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Adjust the HUD controls.
Use the following settings to adjust
the HUD.
OFF: Turn the HUD dimming knob
fully counterclockwise until the HUD
display turns off.
Brightness: Turn the dimming knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
brighten or dim the display.
«(Up):ª(Down): Press the up
or down arrows to center the HUD
image in your view. The HUD image
can only be adjusted up and down,
not side to side.
PAGE: Press to select the display
formats. Release the PAGE button
when the format number with the
desired display is shown on the HUD. If vehicle messages are
displayed, pressing PAGE may
clear the message.
The three formats are as follows:
English
Metric
Format One: This display gives the
speedometer reading (in English or
metric units), turn signal indication,
high‐beam indication, transmission
positions, outside air temperature,
and compass heading.
English
Metric
Format Two: This display includes
the information in Format One
without the transmission
information, the outside air
temperature, and compass heading.

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English
Metric
Format Three: This display
includes the information in
Format One along with a circular
tachometer, but without outside air
temperature and compass heading.
The HUD image displayed on the
windshield will automatically dim
and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. However, the HUD
brightness control can still be
adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily
light up depending on the angle and
position of the sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal and will
change when the angle of the
sunlight on the HUD display
changes.
Polarized sunglasses could make
the HUD image harder to see.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield
as needed to remove any dirt or film
that could reduce the sharpness or
clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD lens, use a soft,
clean cloth that has household glass
cleaner sprayed on it. Wipe the
HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not
spray cleaner directly on the lens
because the cleaner could leak into
the unit.
If You Cannot See the HUD
Image When the Ignition Is On
.Is anything covering the
HUD lens?
.Is the HUD dimmer setting bright
enough?
.Is the HUD image adjusted to
the proper height?
.Are you wearing polarized
sunglasses?
If the HUD Image Is Not Clear
.Is the HUD image too bright?
.Are the windshield and HUD
lens clean?
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
Keep in mind that the windshield is
part of the HUD system.

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Vehicle Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC
to notify the driver that the status of
the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by the
driver to correct the condition.
Multiple messages may appear one
after another.
Some messages may not require
immediate action. For those you can
press SET to acknowledge that you
received the messages and to clear
them. Some messages cannot 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 Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the
vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable point. The battery saver
system starts reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may
be able to notice. At the point that
features are disabled, this message
is displayed. It means that the
vehicle is trying to save the charge
in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to
recharge.
LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the
battery voltage is low. SeeBattery
on page 10‑30 for more information.
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when
there is a fault in the battery
charging system. Take the vehicle
to your dealer for service.
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the
brake fluid level is low; see Brake
Fluid on page 10‑29.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed as a
reminder that the parking brake is
on. Release it before you attempt to
drive.

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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.
Convertible Top
Messages
BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO
LOW –TOP DISABLED
This message displays when the
battery voltage is too low to operate
the convertible top.
EXTEND CARGO SHADE TO
OPERATE
This message displays if the rear
trunk partition is not extended and
engaged.
CLOSE TRUNK TO
OPERATE TOP
This message displays if the trunk is
open while you are trying to operate
the convertible top. Make sure the
trunk is closed before operating the
convertible top. See Convertible Top
on page 2‑18.
COMPLETE TOP MOTION TO
OPEN TRUNK
This message displays if attempting
to open the trunk before the top has
been fully opened or closed.
REDUCE VEHICLE SPEED TO
OPERATE TOP
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is moving too fast to safely
operate the convertible top. Reduce
the vehicle speed.
TEMPERATURE TOO
LOW –TOP DISABLED
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when the power
convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top
pump motor temperature is below
0°C (32°F). Wait for the power
convertible top pump motor to warm
up before using the power
convertible top.
TOP NOT SECURE
This message displays when the
power convertible top is closed
without the convertible top front
latch engaged or when the folding
top is not fully stowed. Press and
hold the convertible top button in the
open direction until a beep is heard
or close the top and engage the
latch.
TOP SYSTEM OVERHEATED,
PLEASE WAIT
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when the power
convertible top button is pressed
and the power convertible top pump
motor is overheated. Wait for the
power convertible top pump motor
to cool down before using the power
convertible top.