2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO wheel

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
5-36 Instruments and Controls
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do
not use this system to help you
park. SeeUltrasonic Parking Assist
on page 9‑40 for more information.
See your dealer for service.
Ride Control System
Messages
STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE
MODE (V8 Engine Only)
This message displays when
Competitive Mode is selected. See
Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9‑36 for more information.
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). When this
message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See your dealer
for service.
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.

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Lighting 6-1
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1
Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Theater Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Battery Load Management . . . . 6-6
Battery Power Protection . . . . . . 6-7
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamps control is on the
instrument panel, on the outboard
side of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
.Headlamps
.Sidemarker Lamps
.Parking Lamps
.Taillamps
.License Plate Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
.Fog Lamps
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
The exterior lamps control has four
positions:
P(Off): Briefly turn to this position
to turn the automatic light control off
or on again. When released, the
control returns to the AUTO
position.
AUTO (Automatic): Turns the
headlamps on automatically at
normal brightness, together with the
following:
.Parking Lamps
.Taillamps
.Sidemarker Lamps
.License Plate Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
AUTO also controls the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL). See
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on
page 6‑2.

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Lighting 6-5
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb
is not burned out, check the fuse.
SeeElectrical System Overload on
page 10‑39.
Front Fog Lamps
For vehicles with front fog lamps,
the button is located on the exterior
lamp control, on the outboard side
of the steering wheel. The ignition must be turned to ON/
RUN to turn on the fog lamps.
#:
Press to turn the fog lamps on
or off. An indicator light on the
instrument panel cluster comes on
when the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps come on together
with the parking and sidemarker
lamps.
If the high‐beam headlamps are
turned on, the fog lamps will turn off.
If the high‐beam headlamps are
turned off, the fog lamps will turn
back on again.
For vehicles with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlamps, the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
replace the fog lamps.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be on
along with the fog lamps.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel lights.
D(Instrument Panel
Brightness): Turn the thumbwheel
up or down and hold, to brighten or
dim the instrument panel lights.

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7-4 Infotainment System
H. CD/AUX
.Selects between the CD
player or a connected
external audio source.
I. PHONE
.Opens the phone
main menu.
.Mutes the audio system.
J.
7SEEK
.Radio: Seeks the previous
station.
.CD: Selects the previous
track or rewinds within a
track.
K. CD Slot
.Insert a CD.
L.
6SEEK
.Radio: Seeks the next
station.
.CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track. M. CONFIG
.Opens the settings menu.
N. TONE
.Opens the tone menu.
O.
/BACK
.Menu: Moves one
level back.
.Character Input: Deletes
the last character.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is operated
by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, and menus that
are shown on the display, and
steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
VOL/O(Volume/Power): Press to
turn the system on and off. Automatic Off
If the infotainment system has
been turned on after the ignition is
turned off, the system turns off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
VOL/O(Volume/Power):
Turn to
adjust the volume.
PHONE: For vehicles with
OnStar
®, press and hold PHONE to
mute the infotainment system. Press
and hold PHONE again, or turn VOL
Oto cancel mute.
For vehicles without OnStar, press
PHONE to mute the infotainment
system. Press PHONE again,
or turn VOL
Oto cancel mute.
Menu System
Controls
The MENU/SELECT knob and the
/BACK button are used to
navigate the menu system.

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7-22 Infotainment System
.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See“Pairing”in
this section for more information.
.If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list. See
“Voice Pass-Thru” in this section
for more information.
.See “Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers” in this section for
more information.
{WARNING
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment
(navigation) system. Taking your
eyes off the road too long or too
often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus
your attention on driving. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell
phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system and voice
recognition are used to control the
system. The system can be used
while in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY. The range of the
Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m
(30 ft). Not all phones support all
functions and not all phones work
with the Bluetooth system. See
www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
information about compatible
phones.Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the
infotainment system and the
steering wheel to operate the
Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
b/g(Push To Talk) :
Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start voice
recognition.
$/i(End Call/Mute): Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Infotainment System Controls
If equipped, the infotainment system
allows certain controls to be
selected on the infotainment display.
For information about how to
navigate the menu system using the
infotainment controls, see Operation
on page 7‑4.
PHONE: Press to enter the Phone
main menu.
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A tone sounds to
indicate that the system is ready for
a voice command. Wait for the tone
and then speak.

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7-26 Infotainment System
Declining a Call
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to
“Decline”and press the MENU/
SELECT knob to decline the call.
Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls:
1. Turn or press the MENU/ SELECT knob.
2. Select Switch Call from the menu.
Conference Calling
Conference calling and three‐way
calling must be supported on the
Bluetooth phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier to work.
To start a conference while in a
current call:
1. Turn or press the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Enter Number. 3. Enter the character sequence
then select Call. See “Entering
a Character Sequence” in
Operation on page 7‑4 for more
information.
4. After the call has been placed, turn or press the MENU/
SELECT knob and choose
Merge Calls.
5. To add more callers to the conference call, repeat Steps 1
through 4. The number of callers
that can be added is limited by
your wireless service carrier.Ending a Call
Turn or press the MENU/SELECT
knob and select Hang Up.
Muting a Call
To Mute a Call
Turn or press the MENU/SELECT
knob and select Mute Call.
To Cancel Mute
Turn or press the MENU/SELECT
knob and select Mute Call.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) Tones
The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can
send numbers during a call. This is
used when calling a menu‐driven
phone system.
1. Turn or press the MENU/SELECT knob and select Enter
Number.
2. Enter the character sequence. See “Entering a Character
Sequence” inOperation on
page 7‑4 for more information.
Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition)
Using Voice Recognition
To use voice recognition, press theb/gbutton located on the steering
wheel. Use the commands below for
the various voice features. For
additional information, say “Help”
while you are in a voice
recognition menu.

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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.