2021 CHEVROLET CAMARO trunk release

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The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. SeeVehicle Personalization
0 104.
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 0104. If the passenger door
is open when
Qis pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 020.
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
0 104.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound to indicate unlocking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0104.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 020.
If equipped, press and hold
Kon the RKE
transmitter to open the windows remotely,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0104.
/:If equipped, press and releaseQand
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 014.
X:Press twice quickly to release the
trunk.
M: If equipped, press and releaseK,
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.
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 029.
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 029.
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.

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The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the trunk or door being opened.
Press the button on the door handle to
open. See“Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In
Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap
removal is complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and lift the key
upward. 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap
installation is complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the back of the
cap between the seal (5) and the metal
base (4).
3. Slide the cap forward and press theforward edge to install the cap in place.
4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.

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detected and the number of RKE
transmitters inside has not reduced, the
driver door will unlock and the horn will
chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
Qon the power door
lock switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti-Lockout has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is
open, and locking is requested, all the doors
will lock and the driver door will remain
unlocked. The Open Door Anti-Lockout
feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle
Personalization 0104.
Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it
is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the body and
the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
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Warning (Continued)
exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the
liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the highest
setting. See“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
.If the vehicle has a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0205.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk from outside of the
vehicle:
.PressXtwice quickly on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
.Press the touch pad in the area above the
license plate after unlocking all doors.
.For Keyless Access, press the touch pad in
the area above the license plate when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear
of the vehicle.
For automatic transmissions, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be off,
or stationary with the parking brake set.
From inside the vehicle, press|on the
lower portion of the driver door.

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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 theglove box.
2. Locate the manual release beside therear seat cushion on the driver side.

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3. Push down on the upper rear seatcushion 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.
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.

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Open/Close (Manual Mode) :Press and holdeto open the sunroof. Press and holdgto close the sunroof. Release the
switch to stop the movement.
Vent : Press and release
eto vent the
sunroof. Press and hold
gto close
the vent.
A deflector automatically raises when the
sunroof is opened and retracts while the
sunroof closes.
If the sunshade is closed, it opens
automatically when the sunroof opens past
the vented position.
Caution
Forcing the sunshade forward of the
sliding glass panel may cause damage
and the sunroof may not operate
properly. Always close the glass panel
before closing the sunshade.
The sunshade can be opened manually, but
must be closed manually.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened
or closed if the vehicle has an electrical
failure.
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof
seal or in the track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation or noise.
It could also plug the water drainage
system. Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe
the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using
a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
Convertible Top
If equipped with a convertible top, review
the following before operating:
{Warning
While opening or closing the convertible
top, people can be injured by the moving
parts of the tonneau cover or convertible
top. Maintain visual contact with the top
while it is being operated.
Caution
Follow these guidelines when operating
the convertible top or damage can occur:
.Remove all items from the roof, trunk
lid, or tonneau cover before operating.
.Remove all objects from the trunk that
may contact the convertible top when
it is operated.
.Do not leave the vehicle with the
convertible top open.
.Do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph) until
the top has completely closed or
opened.
.Do not open or close the top while
driving in high wind conditions.
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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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2. The top will stop movementapproximately one second after
Kis
released. To stop the top immediately,
press
7,K, orQon the RKE
transmitter.
Mwill only open the
convertible top.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 7and
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
Closing the Convertible Top
The RKE transmitter cannot be used to close
the convertible top. 1. Make sure the sun visors are stored in the center mount position.
2. Remove all objects from the top of the tonneau cover and forward of the
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.
3. Close the trunk.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ ACCESSORY. 5. 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.
6. Press and hold the top ofM. The
windows will automatically lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a DIC message displays. Release
the switch. Raise the windows if needed.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted
for a brief time due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded. Troubleshooting
Check the following if the convertible top
switch
Mis not operating:
.The ignition should be on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) should be active.
.The trunk lid should be closed and the
trunk partition in place. A DIC message
will display.
.If the ONLY MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is displayed on the
DIC, see
“Manual Movement of Top” later
in this section.
.At cooler outside temperatures, the
convertible top may not open. It is
possible to close the top down to
temperatures of about 0 °C (32 °F). A DIC
message will display if the top will not
open due to low temperature.
If necessary, move the vehicle to a heated
indoor area to operate the top.
.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.