2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO key

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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.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar
Vehicles with outside power mirrors
have controls located on the driver
door armrest.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press the switch to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four sides on the
i(control pad) to adjust the
mirror.

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3. Adjust each outside mirror sothat a little of the vehicle and the
area behind it can be seen.
Turn Signal Indicator
If the vehicle has a turn signal
indicator on the mirror, an arrow on
the mirror flashes in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1(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
control buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See your dealer for more
information about OnStar and how
to subscribe to it. See OnStar
Overview on page 14‑1.
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
control buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.

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Windows
{WARNING
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
Power Windows
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar
The power window switches located
on the driver door control all
windows. The window switch on the
passenger door is only for that
window. Push the front of the switch
down to open the window. Pull the
switch up to close it.
The switches work when the ignition
is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑21.

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Window Indexing
This automatically lowers the
window a small amount when the
door is opened. When the door is
closed, the window will raise fully.
If the vehicle loses power, you may
need to reprogram the windows.
Follow the procedure under
"Programming the Power Windows"
later in this section. If the OPEN,
THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW
or OPEN, THEN CLOSE
PASSENGER WINDOW messages
are displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑24.
If the window freezes to the door,
this feature may not work. To close
a door with a frozen window, push
the top of the window inward while
closing the door so the top of the
window goes under the roof seal.
Express Window Operation
Coupe and Convertible Top
The window switches have an
express-up and down feature that
raises or lowers the window without
holding the switch. Pull the switch
up or press it down all the fully and
release it. Stop the window by
operating the switch in the same
direction.
Convertible Top Only
To express-up a front window, the
same side rear window must be
closed.
To close all the windows, pull all
window switches up fully and
release within four seconds. This
will result in the windows closing
automatically.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
When express-up is active, the
window will auto-reverse if there is
an obstruction or severe icing. Thewindow returns to normal operation
after the obstruction or condition is
removed.
If conditions prevent a window from
closing and it continues to
auto-reverse, the window can be
closed by having the ignition in ON/
RUN and holding the window switch
up until the window is closed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{WARNING
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch
feature can be overridden in a
supervised mode. Hold the window

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switch all the way up to the second
position. The window will rise for as
long as the switch is held. Once the
switch is released, the express
mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can still
close on an object in its path. Use
care when using the override mode.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected, or
is not working, you may need to
reprogram the windows for the
express-up feature to work. Before
reprogramming, replace or recharge
the vehicle's battery.
To program each front window,
follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN,close all doors.
2. With the window partially open, pull the power window switch up
until the window is fully closed. 3. Repeat step 2 on all remaining
windows.
The windows are now
reprogrammed.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot it to the side,
if available.
Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switch is located on the overhead
console.
Open/Close: Press and hold the
rear or front of the switch to open or
close the sunroof.
Express-open: Press and release
the rear of the switch two times to
express-open the sunroof.

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Vent:Press and release the rear of
the switch to vent the sunroof.
The sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or if Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑21.
Express Sunroof Operation
The sunroof can be opened without
holding the switch down. Push the
switch in the open direction until the
second pause. The sunroof will
fully open. To stop the sunroof from moving,
press either the open or close
sunroof switch.
Press and release the back of the
switch to open the sunroof to the
vent position. Press it again to
express-open the sunroof. To stop
the sunroof from opening, press the
switch again.
A deflector automatically raises
when the sunroof is opened and
retracts while the sunroof closes.
If the sunshade is closed, it opens
automatically when the sunroof
opens past the vented position.
Notice:
Forcing the sunshade
forward of the sliding glass panel
may cause damage and the
sunroof may not operate properly.
Always close the glass panel
before closing the sunshade.
To close the sunroof, press the front
of the switch and hold it until the
sunroof is closed. The sunroof will
stop if the switch is released. Close
the sunshade by hand. The sunroof glass panel cannot be
opened or closed if the vehicle has
an electrical failure.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation, noise, or plugging the
water drainage system. Periodically
open the sunroof and remove any
obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the
sunroof seal and roof sealing area
using a clean cloth, mild soap, and
water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.

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Convertible Top
Power Operation
A. Convertible Top
B. Tonneau Cover (In the Trunk)
To operate the convertible top use
the following steps.
Notice:Leaving the convertible
top down and exposing the
interior of the vehicle to outdoor
conditions may cause damage.
Always close the convertible top
if leaving the vehicle outdoors. Notice:
Lowering the convertible
top when there are objects in the
storage area could damage it or
break the glass rear window.
Always verify that no objects are
in the storage area before
lowering the convertible top.
Notice: Lowering the convertible
top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can
cause stains, mildew, and
damage to the inside of the
vehicle. Dry off the convertible
top before lowering it.
Notice: If you lower the
convertible top on the vehicle in
cold weather (0°C (32°F) or
lower), you may damage
convertible top components. Do
not lower the top in cold weather.
Notice: If you raise or lower the
convertible top while the vehicle
is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism.
The repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission
in Neutral before raising or
lowering the convertible top.
Lowering the Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Place
the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission and
Neutral with a manual
transmission. Set the parking
brake.
2. Remove the tonneau cover from the trunk.
3. The rear trunk partition must be in the fastened position. See
Rear Storage on page 4‑1 for
more information.
4. Remove all objects on or above the rear trunk partition.
5. Close the trunk.
6. Start the engine.

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7. Release the convertible top frontlatch, located above the inside
rearview mirror, by pulling down
and turning it clockwise.
8. Return the convertible top front latch to the closed position.9. Push and hold the rear of the
convertible top button. The
windows will automatically lower
and the convertible top will lower
into the rear of the vehicle.
A chime will sound when the
convertible top has lowered
completely. If the radio is on the
sound may be muted for a brief
time so the chime can be heard.
10. Install the tonneau cover. See Tonneau Cover on page 4‑3 for
more information. If the convertible top is operated
multiple times, the engine should be
running to prevent drain on the
vehicle's battery. Under certain
conditions, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) may display a
message regarding the convertible
top. See
Convertible Top Messages
on page 5‑32 for more information.
Raising the Convertible Top
Notice: If you raise or lower the
convertible top while the vehicle
is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism.
The repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in
P (Park) or a manual transmission
in Neutral before raising or
lowering the convertible top.