2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO tow

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
5-32 Instruments and Controls
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.

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
6-2 Lighting
;(Parking Lamps):Turns the
parking lamps on together with the
following:
.Taillamps
.Sidemarker Lamps
.License Plate Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened when the ignition
switch is off and the parking lamps
are on.
5(Headlamps): Turns the
headlamps on together with the
lamps listed below.
.Parking Lamps
.Taillamps
.Sidemarker Lamps
.License Plate Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened when the ignition
switch is off and the headlamps
are on.
#(Front Fog Lamps):
Turns the
fog lamps on or off. The fog lamps
come on together with the following:
.Parking Lamps
.Taillamps
.Sidemarker Lamps
.License Plate Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
Push the turn signal/lane change
lever away from you and release, to
turn the high beams on. To return to
low beams, push the lever again or
pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument panel cluster when the
high‐beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
The flash‐to‐pass feature works with
the low beams or Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) on or off.
To flash the high beams, pull the
turn signal/lane change lever all the
way toward you, then release it.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
Fully functional Daytime Running
Lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.

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Climate Controls 8-3
L/M(Heated Seats):Press to
turn on or off. See Heated Front
Seats on page 3‑6.
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter
The passenger compartment air
filter removes most of the pollen and
dust from the air that enters the
vehicle. The filter will need to be
replaced periodically. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11‑3.
Using the climate control system
without an air filter installed is not
recommended. Water or other
debris could enter the system and
result in leaks or noises. Always
install a new filter when removing
the old filter.
For more information, see your
dealer.
Air Vents
Use the air outlets located in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel to direct the
airflow. Use the thumbwheels near
the center air outlets to direct airflow
to the left or right.
Operation Tips
.In defog or defrost mode, warm
air flows from some air outlets.
To improve side window
defogging or defrosting, direct
side air outlets toward the side
windows.
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non‐GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.

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9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Gasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-45
California Fuel
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-45
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention
away from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, always
keep your eyes on the road, hands
on the wheel, and mind on the drive.
.Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or
other electronic devices.
.Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
.Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such
as programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
.Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.

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Driving and Operating 9-11
WARNING (Continued)
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 9‑25.
Run the engine for short periods
only as needed to keep warm, but
be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for only
short periods as needed to warm
the vehicle and then shut the engine
off and close the window most of
the way to save heat. Repeat this
until help arrives but only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. Moving about to keep warm
also helps.
If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs
faster than the idle speed. This
keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help
with the headlamps. Do this as little
as possible to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method.
{WARNING
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 55 km/h (35 mph).
For information about using tire
chains on the vehicle, see Tire
Chains on page 10‑67.
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and
right to clear the area around the
front wheels. Turn off any traction
system. Shift back and forth
between R (Reverse) and a forward
gear, or with a manual transmission,
between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and
R (Reverse), spinning the wheels
as little as possible. To prevent
transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator
pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear.
Slowly spinning the wheels in the
forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that could
free the vehicle. If that does not get
the vehicle out after a few tries, it
might need to be towed out. If the
vehicle does need to be towed out,
see Towing the Vehicle on
page 10‑87.

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Driving and Operating 9-13
Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. See“Certification
Label” later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1.Locate the statement “The
combined weight of
occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on your vehicle's
placard.
2.Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1400
−750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lbs).
5.Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, the load from your
trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
See Trailer Towing on page 9‑52
for important information on
towing a trailer, towing safety
rules, and trailering tips.
Example 1
A.
Vehicle Capacity Weight for
Example 1 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
B.Subtract Occupant Weight
@ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 =
136 kg (300 lbs).
C.Available Occupant and
Cargo Weight = 317 kg
(700 lbs).

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9-22 Driving and Operating
Shifting Into Park
(Automatic Transmission)
{WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If you are pulling a
trailer, seeDriving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑49.
Use this procedure to shift into
P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 9‑33
for more information. 2. Hold the button on the shift lever
and push the lever toward the
front of the vehicle into P (Park).
3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key.Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{WARNING
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it
could overheat and even catch
fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, the vehicle must
be in P (Park) and the parking
brake set. Release the button and check that
the shift lever cannot be moved out
of P (Park).
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the weight
of the vehicle puts too much
force on the parking pawl in the
transmission. This happens when
parking on a hill and shifting the
transmission into P (Park) is not
done properly and then it is difficult
to shift out of P (Park). To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake
and then shift into P (Park). To find
out how, see
“Shifting Into Park”
listed previously.
If torque lock does occur, the
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to relieve
the parking pawl pressure, so you
can shift out of P (Park).

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9-24 Driving and Operating
3. Remove the retainer and theshift lock manual release cover.
4. Push and hold the manual release lever toward the rear of
the vehicle.
5. Press the select button and move the transmission gear
selector to the N (Neutral)
position.
6. Release the lever. 7. After the vehicle has been
moved, align the shift lock
manual release cover plate and
install the retainer so the
automatic transmission can
operate properly.
8. Place the console trim panel in the original position, aligning the
fasteners on the trim panel with
the slots in the console. Press in
the side trim until it clicks in
place.
The transmission selector locks if it
is moved back to the P (Park)
position.
Parking (Manual
Transmission)
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, before getting out of
the vehicle, move the shift lever into
R (Reverse), and firmly apply the
parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse)
with the clutch pedal pressed in,
turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF,
remove the key, and release the
clutch.
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle
is pulling a trailer, see
Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips on
page 9‑49.
Parking over Things
That Burn
{WARNING
Things that can burn could touch
hot exhaust parts under the
vehicle and ignite. Do not park
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.