Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 103
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 155
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 194
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 329
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 348
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 358
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Universal Remote System . . . . . 23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo Engine and 6.2L V8 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel (6.2L V8 Supercharged Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 26 Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0192.
2. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0152.
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0149.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 151.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0149.
4. Tap Shift (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0220.
Active Rev Match 0224 (If
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster 0112.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0105.
7. Infotainment 0155.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0150.
9. Automatic Climate Control
System 0186 orDual
Automatic Climate Control
System 0189 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 064 (If Equipped). 10. Shift Lever.
SeeAutomatic Transmission
0 218 orManual Transmission
0 222.
11. Power Outlets 0108.
12. Electric Parking Brake 0226.
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0228.
Driver Mode Control 0230.
14. Hazard Warning Flashers
0151.
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0210.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0104.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0130.
17. Audio Controls. See Steering
Wheel Controls 0104.
18. Horn 0105.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0104.
20. Cruise Control 0235.
Heated Steering Wheel 0105
(If Equipped). 21.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0132
(If Equipped).
22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp 0123.
Hood Release (Out of View).
See Hood 0251.
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10 In Brief
.Press the touch pad in the area
above the license plate after
unlocking all doors.
See Trunk 041.
Windows
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar
The power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0215.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window. The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Selector Switch
This feature allows the window
switches to operate both the front
and rear windows. Press the front or
rear button to operate the desired
windows. The light will indicate
which windows are being operated.
The default operation is the front
windows.
Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows will automatically lower
fully when the convertible top is
lowered or raised. See
Convertible
Top 052.
Seat Adjustment
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
horizontal control forward or
rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the horizontal control up
or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire horizontal
control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 059.
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Heated and Ventilated
Seats
If available, the engine must be
running to operate.
Press
LorMto turn on the heated
seat. A light indicates this feature is
on. Press
{orCto turn on the
ventilated seat. A light indicates this
feature is on. Press the button once
for the highest setting. With each
press of the button, the heated or
ventilated seat will change to the
next lower setting, and then the off
setting. Three lights indicate the
highest setting, and one light
indicates the lowest.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 064.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints 059 and
Power Seat Adjustment 059.
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 065.
. How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
066.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 067.
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 090.
Passenger Sensing
System
United States
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Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 078.
The passenger airbag status
indicator lights are visible on the
overhead console when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0122.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press
}or|to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
The indicator light will
illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the
desired position.
See Power Mirrors 046.
Interior
Adjust the inside rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid the glare of
headlamps from behind.
If equipped with an automatic
dimming rearview mirror, the glare
of the headlamps from behind is
automatically reduced. The dimming
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started. See Interior Rearview
Mirrors 047.
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Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the tilt and telescoping
steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Interior Lighting
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are in the
overhead console. The lamps go on
when a door is opened. When the
doors are closed, press
mornto
turn on each lamp.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0152.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
left side of the steering wheel.
There are four positions:
P:Briefly turn to this position to
turn the exterior lamps off and
deactivate the AUTO mode. Turn
again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
When released, the control returns
to the AUTO position.
In Canada, the headlamps will
automatically reactivate when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.