2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO trunk

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Storage 4-3
Additional Storage
Features
Tonneau Cover
Installation
1. Remove the tonneau coverstorage bag from the trunk and
remove the tonneau cover.
2. Unfold and place the tonneaucover on the vehicle.
3. Fold the sides of the tonneaucover over. Attach the cord (1) at
the front edge of the tonneau
cover to the post (2) on the back
seat rear panel on both sides.4. Insert the tab (1) under thetrim (2) on both sides.

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2. Fold the sides of the tonneaucover over and remove the
cord (1) from the post (2) on the
back seat rear panel on both
sides.
3. Fold the tonneau cover, place it in the storage bag, and store it in
the trunk.
Convenience Net
For vehicles with a convenience net
inside the trunk, it can be used to
secure loose items.
The upper (1) and lower (3) hooks
on each side of the trunk opening
are provided to attach the net.
Install the opening of the net at the
top and over the two middle
hooks (2).

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Instruments and Controls 5-33
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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5-34 Instruments and Controls
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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9-50 Driving and Operating
.An object was hanging out of the
trunk during the last drive cycle.
Once the object is removed,
URPA will return to normal
operation.
.The bumper is damaged. Take
the vehicle to your dealer to
repair the system.
.Other conditions, such as
vibrations from a jackhammer or
the compression of air brakes on
a very large truck, are affecting
system performance.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
{Warning
The RVC system does not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or any other object
located outside the camera's field
of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Perceived(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
distances may be different from
actual distances. Do not back the
vehicle using only the RVC
screen, during longer, higher
speed backing maneuvers,
or where there could be cross
traffic. Failure to use proper care
before backing may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Always check behind and around
the vehicle before backing.
If equipped, the RVC system is
designed to help the driver when
backing up by displaying a view of
the area behind the vehicle. When
the key is in ON/RUN and the driver
shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse),
the video image automatically
appears on the infotainment screen.
The infotainment screen goes to the
previous screen after approximately
four seconds once the vehicle is
shifted out of R (Reverse). To see the previous screen sooner,
do one of the following:.Press a hard key on the
infotainment system.
.Shift into P (Park).
.Reach a vehicle speed of
8 km/h (5 mph).
Symbols and Guidelines
The RVC system may have a
feature that lets the driver view
symbols on the infotainment screen
while using the RVC. The Ultrasonic
Rear Park Assist (URPA) system
must not be disabled to use the
caution symbols. The error message
Rear Parking Assist Symbols
Unavailable may display if URPA
has been disabled and the symbols
have been turned on. See
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9-48.
The symbols appear and may cover
an object when viewing the
infotainment screen when an object
is detected by the URPA system.

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9-56 Driving and Operating
{Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap might not fit properly,
might cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-16.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
.Use approved fuel
containers.
.Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
.Place the container on the
ground.
.Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
.Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
.Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel.
.Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.

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Trailer Towing
General Towing
Information
Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Towing the Vehicle on page 10-100.
For towing the vehicle behind
another vehicle such as a motor
home, seeRecreational Vehicle
Towing on page 10-100.
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
.Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.
.Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.
.Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle.
.Vehicles with automatic
transmissions can tow in D
(Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is
recommended. See Manual
Mode on page 9-32. Use a lower
gear if the transmission shifts
too often. For vehicles with a
manual transmission, it is better
not to use the highest gear.
.Turn off Park Assist when
towing.
{Warning
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.
When towing a trailer:
.Do not drive with the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window open.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.Also adjust the Climate
Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air.
See “Climate Control
Systems” in the Index.
For more information about
Carbon Monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9-27.