2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO instrument panel

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Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
An arrow on the instrument cluster
flashes in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the lane
change is completed. If the lever is
briefly pressed and released, the
turn signal flashes three times.
The turn and lane-change signal
can be turned off manually by
moving the lever back to its original
position.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers 0279.Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The knob for this feature is on the
left side of the instrument panel.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the instrument panel lights at night.
Turn the knob completely clockwise
to turn on the interior lamps.
Interior Lamps
Interior Spectrum Lighting
If equipped, this feature allows for
choosing the color of the interior
lighting in the vehicle.
To access, press
{on the
faceplate, then touch LIGHTING to
display the settings screen.
Touch to select from the following:
OFF : Turns the feature off.
LIGHT STRIPS : Turns on standard
mode. Touch the light strip color to
select a color for the interior lighting.
SHOW MODE : With the vehicle in
P (Park), touch to turn the feature
on in colors chosen by the vehicle.
When the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park), the interior color will
default to the last active color
selected in light strips mode.
LINK TO DRIVE MODE : The light
color is matched to the color being
used for the drive mode.

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature.
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the system is in full automatic
operation. If the air delivery mode or
fan speed setting is adjusted, the
AUTO indicator turns off and the
selected settings will appear on the
display.1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
O:Press to turn the fan off or on.
Temperature Control : Turn the
outer ring of the air vent clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature setting.
Fan Control : Turn the outer ring of
the air vent clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press the air delivery mode buttons
to change the direction of the
airflow. The indicator light in the
button will turn on. The current
mode appears in the display screen.
Pressing either air delivery mode
button cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
X:
Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is only
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. The air conditioning
may turn on automatically to
remove fog. For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C :
Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light turns on. If the fan is turned off
or the outside temperature falls
below freezing, the air conditioning
will not run, but the indicator light
will be lit.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.
It helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle or reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may cause
the windows to fog.

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SYNC :Press to link the passenger
climate temperature settings to the
driver setting. The SYNC indicator
light will turn on. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the fan off or on.
hori:Press to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press the air delivery mode buttons
to change the direction of the
airflow. The indicator light in the
button will turn on. The current
mode appears in the display screen.
Pressing either air delivery mode
button cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
X: Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is only
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. The air conditioning
may turn on automatically to
remove fog.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light turns on. If the fan is turned off
or the outside temperature falls
below freezing, the air conditioning
will not run, but the indicator light
will be lit.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.
It helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle or reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may cause
the windows to fog.
Recirculation is not available in the
defrost or defog modes.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
@to
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on. The
defogger turns off if the ignition is
turned to ACC/ACCESSORY
or OFF.

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Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Caution
Do not use a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window. Do not adhere anything
to the defogger grid lines in the
rear glass. These actions may
damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
LorM(If Equipped) :PressLorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat.
Press
{orC, if equipped, to
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 057. Remote Start Climate Control
Operation, If Equipped :
The
climate control system may run
when the vehicle is started remotely.
See Remote Vehicle Start 033. The
system uses the driver ’s previous
settings to heat or cool the inside of
the vehicle. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start.
When enabled, the front heated
seats, if equipped, will turn on
automatically if it is cold outside.
See Vehicle Personalization 0140.
The heated seat indicator lights do
not come on during a remote start.
Air Vents
Use the air outlets in the center and
on the side of the instrument panel
to direct the airflow.
Operation Tips
. In defog or defrost mode, warm
air flows from side 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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.The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied sooner
than when on dry pavement.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0223.
. Allow greater following distance
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise
clear roads in shaded areas.
The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear.
Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
. Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program 0351. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe: .
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
. Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
. Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See “Climate
Control Systems.”
For more information about CO,
see Engine Exhaust 0215.
To save fuel, run the engine for
short periods to warm the vehicle
and then shut the engine off and
partially close the window. Moving
about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running 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.

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With the ignition off, pressing the
button one time without the brake
pedal applied will place the ignition
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after
five minutes to prevent battery
rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
Light) :This mode is for driving and
starting. With the ignition off, and
the brake pedal applied, pressing
the button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
Once engine cranking begins,
release the button. Engine cranking
will continue until the engine starts.
See Starting the Engine 0210. The
ignition will then remain in ON/RUN.
Service Only Mode
This power mode is available for
service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may
be required for emission inspection
purposes. With the vehicle off, and
the brake pedal not applied,
pressing and holding the button for
more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode.
The instruments and audio systems
will operate as they do in ON/RUN,
but the vehicle will not be able to be
driven. The engine will not start in
Service Only Mode. Press the
button again to turn the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See
Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0246.
For an automatic transmission,
move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
For a manual transmission, place
the shift lever in Neutral with the
parking brake engaged. Hold the
clutch pedal down to the floor and
start the engine.
The RKE transmitter must be inside
the vehicle for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers can interfere
with the operation of the Keyless
Access system. Battery chargers
should not be plugged in when
starting or turning off the engine.
To start the vehicle: 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP on the
instrument panel. For vehicles
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press the clutch pedal first,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
If there is no RKE transmitter in
the vehicle or if there is
something causing interference
with it, the DIC will display a
message. SeeKey and Lock
Messages 0135.
2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button
and the engine cranks
automatically until it starts.
If the battery in the RKE
transmitter is weak, the DIC will
display a message. The vehicle
can still be driven.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Transmitter Battery” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 027. If the
RKE transmitter battery is
dead, insert it into the rear
cupholder to enable engine
starting. See “NO REMOTE
KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE
KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE”
underKey and Lock
Messages 0135.
3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed,
wait 15 seconds before trying
again to let the cranking motor
cool down.
If the engine does not start
after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor while cranking for up
to 15 seconds maximum. Wait
at least 15 seconds between
each try, to allow the cranking
motor to cool down. When the
engine starts, let go of the
accelerator. If the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears
the extra gasoline from the
engine.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the
ignition to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
Stopping the Engine
If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, move the shift lever to
P (Park) and press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP on the
instrument panel, until the engine
shuts off. If the shift lever is not in
P (Park), the engine shuts off and
the vehicle goes into the accessory
mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO
PARK. Once the shift lever is moved
to P (Park), the vehicle turns off.

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This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, seeServicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 076.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0341.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle below
the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel and
forward of the foot rest.
2. Go to the front of hood andpush the secondary hood
release to the right. The lever
is near the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to
relieve pressure.
2. Pull the hood down on the passenger side to close it
firmly. Check to make sure the
hood is closed and repeat the
process if necessary.