2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO trunk

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-6
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-7
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-8
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-13
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-15
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Universal Remote System . . . 1-16
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-17
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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1-4 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter will work up to
20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to
extend the key blade. The key can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press
Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press
Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑39.
Press and hold
Vto open the
trunk. Press and release
7to locate the
vehicle.
Press and hold
7for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑2 andRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.
Remote Vehicle Start
For vehicles with this feature, the
engine can be started from outside
the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Q.

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3. Immediately after completingStep 2, press and hold
/until
the turn signal lamps flash, or for
about two seconds if the vehicle
is not in view.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle and press and hold
/
until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off. See
Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑5.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door:
.To lock the door from the inside,
use the door lock knob on the
top of the door.
.To unlock the door from inside,
pull the handle once. Pulling the
handle again unlatches the door.
.From the outside turn the key
clockwise or counterclockwise,
or press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Door Locks on page 2‑6 or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3.
Power Door Locks
There is a power door lock switch
on the instrument panel and on the
front door panels.
Q: Press to lock the doors.
K: Press to unlock the doors. See
Power Door Locks on page 2‑7.
Trunk Release
The trunk may be opened by
pressing the remote trunk release
button located on the lower portion
of the driver door or
Von the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Trunk on page 2‑8
for more information.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the handle under the seat to unlock it.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-10
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-13
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

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2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
PressingQmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-theft Alarm System on
page 2‑10.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors. See “Door
Unlock Options” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5‑39.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate unlocking. See “Unlock
Feedback” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5‑39.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-theft Alarm System on
page 2‑10.
V (Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold to unlock the trunk.
7(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release one
time to locate the vehicle. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps. Press and hold
7for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash until
7is pressed
again or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): For
vehicles with this feature, press
Q
and then/to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start on page 2‑5 for additional
information.
The buttons on the keys are
disabled when there is a key in the
ignition.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed.
Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace the battery:
1. Extend the key blade and open
the battery cover on the back of
the transmitter by prying it with a
finger.
2. Remove the used battery by pushing on the battery and
sliding it toward the key blade.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery
down until it is held in place.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
4. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.

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2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Lockout Protection
If the power door lock switch is
pressed when the key is in the
ignition and a door is open, all the
doors will lock and only the driver
door will unlock. If the doors are
closed, they can be locked by using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Be sure to remove the
key from the ignition when locking
the vehicle. This feature can be
overridden by pressing
Qon the
RKE transmitter or by pressing
the power door lock switch a
second time.
This feature can be disabled. See
Power Door Locks in Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑39.
Doors
Trunk
{WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See “Climate
Control Systems” in the
Index.
.If the vehicle has a power
liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑25.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Remote Trunk Release
To open the trunk from the outside
of the vehicle, press
Von the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
From inside the vehicle, pressV
on the lower portion of the
driver door.
Emergency Trunk Release
Lock (Convertible Only)
If the trunk lid cannot be opened
using the RKE transmitter or the
trunk release button:
1. Locate the manual release beside the rear seatback
cushion on the driver side.
2. Pull the cushion to the side, then fully insert the key into the lock
cylinder. 3. Firmly turn the key clockwise to
unlatch the trunk lid.
4. Remove the key.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle (Coupe Only)
Notice: Do not use the
emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk
as it could damage the handle.
The emergency trunk release
handle is only intended to aid a
person trapped in a latched trunk,
enabling them to open the trunk
from the inside.

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There is an emergency trunk
release handle located inside the
trunk on the trunk latch. On some
vehicles, the release handle can be
accessed by folding the rear
seatback down. SeeRear Seats on
page 3‑7.
Pull the release handle to open the
trunk from the inside.
Return the release handle to its
original position for proper
operation.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.
Anti-theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel.
Arming the System
To arm the system, pressQon the
RKE transmitter.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, flashes.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
The security light stays on for
approximately one second when the
vehicle is disarming.
If the system is armed when there
are people inside of the vehicle,
pulling the door handle from the
inside one time will unlock the door.
Pulling the handle a second time will
unlatch the door.