2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO key battery

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30 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Caution (Continued)
.Do not operate the convertible top
multiple times in a short period of
time without starting the engine to
avoid draining the vehicle battery.
.Do not open or store the convertible
top when it is dirty or wet. This could
result in stains, mildew, or other
damage.
.Only store the vehicle with the top
fully closed.
Caution
When the convertible top is open, there
are sliding covers next to the rear seat on
each side of the vehicle. Do not press
down on or move these covers as
damage may occur to the covers or the
convertible top.
Opening the Convertible Top
Using the Overhead Console Switch 1. Remove all objects from the top of the tonneau cover and forward of the rear
trunk partition. Place the partition in the
rear storage area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the partition to the
posts just below the tonneau cover. See
Rear Storage 074.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ ACCESSORY.
4. When possible, operate the convertible top when the vehicle is stopped. The top
can be operated while driving below
50 km/h (31 mph) and will stop if that
speed is exceeded. The top operation will
take approximately 25 seconds. Make
sure the top operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.
5. Press and hold the bottom ofM. The
windows will automatically lower.
6. After the convertible top is completely open, a Driver Information Center (DIC)
message displays. Release the switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted
for a brief time due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded.
Using the RKE Transmitter
1. If equipped, press and release
K, and
then immediately press and hold
M
continuously to open the convertible top
all the way. The vehicle must be off to
operate the convertible top with the RKE
transmitter.

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.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. SeePower Windows
0 26.
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. Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is stopped
before completion, the top will temporarily
hold its position. If the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, 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.
Manual Movement of Top
If the DIC displays the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP POSSIBLE message:
1. Press
Mto either open or close the
top. Press the switch in the opposite
direction if one does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue pressing the switch in that direction for at least
five seconds. The top should then work
normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, take it to your dealer for service.
If the top is retracted but not latched, use
the following procedure to manually close
the convertible top and tonneau cover if
needed. This requires more than one person.

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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.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet
and could overload vehicle and adapter
fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your
dealer.
Caution
Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they
should. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of
15 amperes. Check with your dealer
before adding electrical equipment.When adding electrical equipment, be sure
to follow the proper installation instructions
included with the equipment. See
Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0233.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has wireless
charging in the storage bin at the back of
the floor console. The system operates at
145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 1 amp (5W), as requested by the
compatible smartphone. See Radio
Frequency Statement 0331.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0203.
The operating temperature is −20 °C (−4 °F)
to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system
and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the
smartphone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charging pad
before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and charging pad will
become very hot. On the rare occasion
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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn
on briefly at night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when
Kis pressed on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After about
30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off.
Entry lighting can be disabled manually by
turning the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY, or by pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter. When any door is opened or
remote unlock pressed, all interior lights
turn on and then interior lamps dim to off
after 20 seconds.
The entry lighting feature for exterior
lighting can be changed. See “Vehicle
Locator Lights” underVehicle Personalization
0 104.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at night or in
areas with limited lighting when the driver
door is opened after the ignition is
turned off.
The interior lamps come on after the
ignition is turned off or any door is opened. The exterior and interior lamps remain on
after the door is closed for a set amount of
time then automatically turn off.
Exit lighting for exterior lights can be
changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0104.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five
second fade out of the interior lamps
instead of having them turn off
immediately.
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then
adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low,
the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring
the charge back up. When the state of
charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If the
vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC), you may see the voltage move up or
down. This is normal. If there is a problem,
an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all of the power
needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of
the following are on, such as: headlamps,
high beams, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats,
engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads
plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of
the battery. It does this by balancing the
generator's output and the vehicle's
electrical needs. It can increase engine idle
speed to generate more power whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or
levels, without being noticeable. In rare
cases at the highest levels of corrective
action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a DIC message might be
displayed and it is recommended that the
driver reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible.

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Driving and Operating 201
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 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.
SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment 0233.
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. Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch
pedal down to the floor, press the brake
pedal, and start the engine.
Starting the Vehicle
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 a manual
transmission, place the shift lever in
Neutral with the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor,
press the brake pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
If there is no RKE transmitter in the
vehicle or if there is something causing
interference with it, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display a
message. 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” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 07
. If the RKE transmitter battery is dead,
insert it into the rear cupholder to
enable engine starting.
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

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Vehicle Care 235
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your
dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service
people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
California Proposition 65 Warning
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one,
as well as many of its service parts and
fluids, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many
parts and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these chemicals. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0255 and
Jump Starting - North America 0291 and the
back cover.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications,
such as airbag initiators, seat belt
pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in electronic keys, may contain
perchlorate materials. Perchlorate Material –
special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

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OnStar 335
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
Uto get a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help.
Press
Ufor a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency
service providers, direct them to your exact
location, and relay important information. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained
Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, to provide a central point of
contact, assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to help with
a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
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.

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346 Index
GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 109
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . 39
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 176
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 42
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 176
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 59
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 114
J
Jack
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . 291
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 113
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . 91
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 69
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259