2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

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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 features of
the vehicle that may be noticed. At
the point that features are disabled,
this message displays. 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 10-41.
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 10-40.
CHANGE BRAKE PADS
(Z/28 Only)
This message is displayed when the
brake pads are worn.
HILL START ASSIST ACTIVE
This message is displayed when Hill
Start Assist (HSA) is preventing the
vehicle from rolling while driving off
on a grade. See Hill Start Assist
(HSA) on page 9-38.
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed as a
reminder that the parking brake is
on. Release it before you attempt to
drive.
Compass Messages
CAL
This message is displayed when the
compass needs to be calibrated.
See Compass on page 5-4.
– –
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.

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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. SeeConvertible Top
on page 2-19.
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.
UNLATCH TOP
This message displays and a sound
will be heard if you try to lower the
convertible top without first
releasing the front latch. See
Convertible Top on page 2-19.
Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. See
Cruise
Control on page 9-46.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the
hood is open. Close the hood
completely.

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PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
passenger door is open. Close the
door completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when the
trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. You can continue to drive the
vehicle.If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD
COOLANT
This message will display if the
coolant is low. See
Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the oil life system. See
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-20,
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-24, Engine
Oil on page 10-15, and Maintenance
Schedule on page 11-3.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.

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ENGINE OIL LOW—ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
level. If the oil is not low and this
message remains on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil on page 10-15.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible
and do not operate it until the cause
of the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check the oil as soon as
possible and have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Key and Lock Messages
NUMBER OF KEYS
PROGRAMMED
This message displays when
programming new keys to the
vehicle.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter needs to be
replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on. See
Automatic Headlamp
System on page 6-2.

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AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned off. SeeAutomatic Headlamp
System on page 6-2.
LEFT FRONT TURN
INDICATOR FAILURE
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. See Headlamps, Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Uplevel Vehicle) on page 10-45 or
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) on
page 10-46 andReplacement Bulbs
on page 10-48.
LEFT REAR TURN INDICATOR
FAILURE
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. See Bulb Replacement on
page 10-45.
RIGHT FRONT TURN
INDICATOR FAILURE
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. See Headlamps, Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Uplevel Vehicle) on page 10-45 or
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) on
page 10-46 andReplacement Bulbs
on page 10-48.
RIGHT REAR TURN
INDICATOR FAILURE
This message is displayed if the
turn signal bulb needs to be
replaced. See Bulb Replacement on
page 10-45.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays when the
park assist system has been turned
off or when there is a temporary
condition causing the system to be
disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking
Assist on page 9-48.
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. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist
on page 9-48.

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Ride Control System
Messages
PERF TRACTION 1–WET
ACTIVE HANDLING ON
CHASSIS MODE TOUR (ZL1
Coupe and Z/28 Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS
and StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights
will also be on when this mode is
selected. Once this message is
acknowledged, PTM1 –WET ESC =
ON displays on the bottom of the
digital speed page. Launch Control
is available when this mode is
selected. In this mode, the Traction
Control and Active Handling System
are available but intended for use
on wet race track conditions. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
“Performance Traction Management
(PTM) (ZL1 Coupe and Z/28 Only)”
and “Launch Control (V8 with
Manual Transmissions except Z/28)”
under Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-41.
PERF TRACTION 2 –DRY
ACTIVE HANDLING ON
CHASSIS MODE TOUR (ZL1
Coupe and Z/28 Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS
and StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights
will also be on when this mode is
selected. Once this message is
acknowledged, PTM2 –DRY ESC =
ON displays on the bottom of the
digital speed page. Launch Control
is available when this mode is
selected. In this mode, the Traction
Control and Active Handling System
are available but intended for use
on dry race track conditions. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
“Performance Traction Management
(PTM) (ZL1 Coupe and Z/28 Only)”
and “Launch Control (V8 with
Manual Transmissions except Z/28)”
under Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-41.
PERF TRACTION 3 –SPORT 1
ACTIVE HANDLING ON
CHASSIS MODE SPORT (ZL1
Coupe and Z/28 Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS
and StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights
will also be on when this mode is
selected. Once this message is
acknowledged, PTM3 –SPORT1
ESC = ON displays on the bottom of
the digital speed page. Launch
Control is available when this mode
is selected. In this mode, the
Traction Control and Active
Handling System are available but
intended for use on dry race track
conditions. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See “Performance
Traction Management (PTM) (ZL1
Coupe and Z/28 Only)” and“Launch
Control (V8 with Manual
Transmissions except Z/28)” under
Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-41.

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PERF TRACTION 4–SPORT 2
ACTIVE HANDLING OFF
CHASSIS MODE SPORT (ZL1
Coupe and Z/28 Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS
and StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights
will also be on when this mode is
selected. Once this message is
acknowledged, PTM4 –SPORT2
ESC = OFF displays on the bottom
of the digital speed page. Launch
Control is available when this mode
is selected. In this mode, the
Traction Control is available but
intended for use on dry race track
conditions. The Active Handling
System is disabled when this mode
is selected. This mode will require
more driver skill than modes 1–3.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
“Performance Traction Management
(PTM) (ZL1 Coupe and Z/28 Only)”
and “Launch Control (V8 with
Manual Transmissions except Z/28)”
under Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-41.
PERF TRACTION 5 –RACE
ACTIVE HANDLING OFF
CHASSIS MODE TRACK (ZL1
Coupe and Z/28 Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS
and StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights
will also be on when this mode is
selected. Once this message is
acknowledged, PTM5 –RACE ESC
= OFF displays on the bottom of the
digital speed page. Launch Control
is available when this mode is
selected. In this mode, the Traction
Control is available but intended for
use on dry race track conditions.
The Active Handling System is
disabled when this mode is
selected. This mode will require
more driver skill than modes 1–4.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
“Performance Traction Management
(PTM) (ZL1 Coupe and Z/28 Only)”
and “Launch Control (V8 with
Manual Transmissions except Z/28)”
under Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-41.
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.

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SERVICE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM (ZL1 Only)
This message displays when the
Selective Ride Control system has
detected a malfunction and the
vehicle speed will be limited. The
system must be serviced. See your
dealer. SeeSelective Ride Control
on page 9-44 and“SPEED LIMITED
TO XXX (ZL1 Only)” underVehicle
Speed Messages on page 5-42.
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.
STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE
MODE (LS3, L99 and ZL1
Convertible Only)
This message may display when
Competitive Mode is selected. See
Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-41.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has
been disabled. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on
page 9-39.
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.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the power steering
system and a chime may sound.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Tire Messages
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays if the vehicle
detects low pressure in one or more
tires.