2020 CHEVROLET CAMARO alarm

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 21
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 27
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 28
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
With Remote Start Shown
Q:Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0125.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and Open Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled, all doors
will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. See Vehicle
Personalization 0125. If the
passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock. Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 24.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press unlock again within
five seconds to unlock all doors.
The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first button press. See Vehicle
Personalization 0125.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate unlocking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0125.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 24.
If equipped, press and hold
Kon
the RKE transmitter to open the
windows remotely, if enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0125.
/:If equipped, press and release
Qand then immediately press and
hold
/for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See
Remote Vehicle Start 016.
X:Press twice quickly to release
the trunk.
M: If equipped, press and
release
K, then immediately press
and hold
Mcontinuously to open
the convertible top all the way. The
vehicle must be off to operate the
convertible top with the RKE
transmitter. The top will stop
movement approximately
one second after
Mis released.
To stop the top immediately, press
7,K, orQon the RKE transmitter.
Mwill only open the
convertible top.
The convertible top can also be
opened using a button in the
overhead console. See Convertible
Top 035.

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7:Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the
ignition is turned on.
Convertible Top
. Do not try to start the vehicle
while using the RKE transmitter
to open the convertible top.
Release
Mon the RKE
transmitter and ENGINE START/
STOP. Wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle
normally.
. The passive door unlock feature
may not operate properly while
using the RKE transmitter to
open the convertible top. The convertible top can also be
opened using a button in the
overhead console. See
Convertible
Top 035.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets
you lock and unlock the doors and
access the trunk without removing
the RKE transmitter from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
RKE transmitter should be within
1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or door being
opened. There will be buttons on
the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. Keyless Access can
also be turned Off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0125.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
the seating positions of memory 1 or
2. See Memory Seats 044. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds,
the passenger door will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:

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.It has been more than
five seconds since the first lock/
unlock button press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Passenger Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the passenger door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on
the passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed. Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
any exterior handle to unlock the
doors or open the trunk will cause
the turn signal lamps to flash four
times quickly, indicating access is
disabled. If disabled, disarm the
alarm system before starting the
vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the RKE transmitter at
the same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled. Passive Locking
With Keyless Access the vehicle will
lock several seconds after all doors
are closed if the vehicle is off and at
least one transmitter has been
removed or none remain in the
vehicle.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
“Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start” under Vehicle Personalization
0 125.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until

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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 Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 334.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.

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Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
|to set up an account.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
Press|to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar or connected
services if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold, transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
Press|and follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
or connected service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote
Services, and Roadside Assistance
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.

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Index 349
IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 181
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 218
Additional Information OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 235
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 146
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Airbag System (cont'd)
When Should an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 59
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 108
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . 210
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 191
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 206