2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO battery

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6. To save the time or date andreturn to the Time and Date
Settings menu, press the
/
BACK button at any time or
press the MENU/SELECT knob
after adjusting the minutes
or year.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob
to select the 12 hour or 24 hour
display format.
Setting the Month & Day
Format
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Highlight Month & Day Format.
4. Press the MENU/SELECT knobto select MM/DD (month/day) or
DD/MM (day/month).
Power Outlets
The vehicle has two accessory
power outlets; one is located below
the climate control system and the
other is inside the center console
storage. 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.

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Voltmeter Gauge
English Shown, Metric Similar
For vehicles with this gauge, it is
located near the shift lever, and
shows the battery's state of charge
in DC volts.
When the engine is running, and the
ignition is on, this gauge shows the
condition of the charging system.
The vehicle's charging system
regulates voltage based on the state
of charge of the battery. It is normal
for the voltmeter to fluctuate.
Readings between the low and high
warning zones indicate the normal
operating range. Readings in the low warning zone
can occur when a large number of
electrical accessories are operating
in the vehicle and the engine is left
idling 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 5‑31 andCharging System
Light on page 5‑15 for more
information.
However, readings in either warning
zone can indicate a possible
problem in the electrical system.
Have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible.
Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder
Light
There is a driver safety belt
reminder light on the instrument
panel cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come
on to remind the driver to fasten
their safety belt. Then the light stays
on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several
times if the driver remains or
becomes unbuckled while the
vehicle is moving.
If the driver safety belt is buckled,
neither the light nor the chime
comes on.

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a check to show the light is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) also
displays a message.
SeeBattery Voltage and Charging
Messages on page 5‑31.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors the operation
of the vehicle to ensure emissions
are at acceptable levels, to produce a cleaner environment. This light
comes on when the vehicle is
placed in ON/RUN, as a check to
show it is working. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. See
Ignition Positions on
page 9‑16 for more information.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on and stays on while the
engine is running, this indicates that
there is an OBD II problem and
service is required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by
the system before any problem is
apparent. Being aware of the light
can prevent more serious damage
to the vehicle. This system assists
the service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction. Notice:
If the vehicle is
continually driven with this light
on, the emission controls might
not work as well, the vehicle fuel
economy might not be as good,
and the engine might not run as
smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Notice: Modifications made to the
engine, transmission, exhaust,
intake, or fuel system of the
vehicle or the replacement of
the original tires with other
than those of the same Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) can
affect the vehicle's emission
controls and can cause this light
to come on. Modifications to
these systems could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
result in a failure to pass a
required Emission Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10‑3.

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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Some local governments may have
programs to inspect the on-vehicle
emission control equipment. For the
inspection, the emission system test
equipment is connected to the
vehicle’s Data Link
Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument
panel on the outboard side of the
steering wheel. See your dealer if
assistance is needed.The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.The malfunction indicator lamp is
on with the engine running, or if
the light does not come on when
the ignition is turned to ON/RUN
while the engine is off.
.The OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics) system determines
that critical emission control
systems have not been
completely diagnosed. The
vehicle would be considered not
ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has
recently been replaced or run
down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during
normal driving. This can take
several days of routine driving.
If this has been done and the
vehicle still does not pass the
inspection for lack of OBD II
system readiness, your dealer
can prepare the vehicle for
inspection.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both circuits need to
be working
If the warning light comes on, there
is a brake problem. Have the brake
system inspected right away.
EnglishMetric
If the vehicle has antilock brakes,
this light should come on when the
key is turned to START. If it does
not come on, have it fixed so it will
be ready to warn if there is a
problem.

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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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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.