2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO ECU

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avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
display a warning triangle on the
Rear Vision Camera screen and/or
a graphic on the instrument cluster
to provide the object distance. In
addition, multiple beeps may occur
if very close to an object.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0246.
Power Outlets
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet on the center floor
console in front of the cupholders.
It can be used to plug in electrical
equipment, such as a cell phone or
an MP3 player.
The accessory power outlet does
not work when the ignition is turned
off and the driver door is opened.
This helps to preserve the battery
life of the vehicle.
See Power Outlets 0107.
Universal Remote System
If equipped, this system, in the
overhead console, provides a way
to replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist you with
programming the Universal Remote
system.
See Universal Remote
System 0152.
Sunroof
The sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or if Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0221.
If equipped, the sunroof switch is on
the overhead console.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press and hold
eto open the
sunroof. Press and hold
gto
close the sunroof. Release the
switch to stop the movement.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 42
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 44
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 46
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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Emergency Trunk Release
HandleCaution
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.
There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.
After pulling the emergency trunk
release handle, push the handle
back into the bezel.
Emergency Trunk Release
(Convertible Only)
If the trunk lid cannot be opened
using the RKE transmitter or the
trunk release button:
1. Locate the key extender in the
glove box.

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2. Locate the manual releasebeside the rear seat cushion on
the driver side.
3. Push down on the upper rear seat cushion on the driver side
until the manual release is
visible.
4. Remove the key from the RKE transmitter.
5. Remove any additional items
attached to the key —such as
keys, rings, or tags —then
fully insert the key into the
manual release.
6. Place the key extender over the key head until the key
extender stops.
7. Firmly turn the key clockwise to unlatch the trunk lid.
8. Remove the key.
9. Store the key extender in the glove box.
10. Return the key to the RKE transmitter.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The security light, on the instrument
panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system:
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.

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Fast Flash :Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will
bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.
The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key. If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate a
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the trunk, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated, do
one of the following:
. Press
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Start the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.
Lock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter after all occupants
have left the vehicle and all
doors are closed.
. Always unlock the vehicle with
the RKE transmitter. Unlocking
the driver door with the key will
not disarm the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, a
previous alarm occurred while the
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
See Security Messages 0141 for
more information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0364.

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Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the transmitter
leaves the vehicle.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition button is
pressed and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on when there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in your
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter.
Or, you may try placing the
transmitter in the rear cupholder in
the center console. See
“Starting
the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter
Battery” underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 028. If the engine does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the pocket in the
center console, your vehicle needs
service. See your dealer who can
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.

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.If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.
. If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
. If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been indexed.
Complete the power window
indexing procedure. See Power
Windows 047.
See Convertible Top
Messages 0135.
Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
. The trunk can only be opened
with the key until the convertible
top is completely opened or
closed. .
The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
. When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected, the
fuses were pulled or replaced, or a
jump start was performed, the TOP
NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold
Mto
open/close the top until this
message is cleared.
See Convertible Top
Messages 0135.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the top
will be held for up to five minutes,
then pulse down. If the vehicle is
moving or off, the amount of time
will vary from a few seconds to
about a minute. Beeps and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing
Magain until it
completes.
If the top cannot be secured, keep
clear of the top components. In
some conditions the top may move
quickly.
Do not drive with the convertible top
in an unsecured position. The top
components may move
unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed.
If the tonneau cover is not secured
and latched, and the vehicle is
moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
tonneau cover may automatically
move to a stable position.
See Convertible Top
Messages 0135.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 57
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 70
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Passenger Sensing System . . . 75
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 79
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Infants and Young Children . . . . 83
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 85
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 87
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 88
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Safety Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95