2023 CHEVROLET CAMARO Owners Manual

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PressingQmay 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 remote key can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound to indicate unlocking.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 020.
If equipped, press and hold
Kon the
remote key to open the windows remotely,
if enabled. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
/: 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 remote key.
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 remote key.
The top will stop movement approximately
one second after
Mis released. To stop
the top immediately, press
7,K, orQon
the remote key.
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 remote key to open the convertible
top. Release
Mon the remote key 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 remote
key 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 remote key from your
pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The remote key
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. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.

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If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to the seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. SeeMemory Seats037.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the remote
key 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:
.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 remote
key 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
Qand
Kon the remote key 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
Qand
Kon the remote key at the same time for
approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

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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 remote
key has been removed or none remain in
the vehicle.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
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 three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on. Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an
remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If an remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE
DETECTED and the horn will chirp three
times.
This occurs only once each time the vehicle
is driven.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Trunk Opening
When the doors are locked, press the touch
pad to open the trunk if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see
Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Any
remaining remote keys will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight remote keys matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys. To program, the vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must be
with you.

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1. Remove the key from the remote key.
2. Place the two recognized remote keys inthe rear cupholder in the center console.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the new remote
key into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the key to
the unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
4. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3, 4 or 5, 6,7, or 8.5. Replace the recognized remote keys witha new remote key. Place the new remote
key in the rear cupholder in the center
console.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned, the DIC will show
that it is ready to program the next
remote key.
7. Remove the remote key from the cupholder and press
KorQ.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode. 8. Put the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap on the
driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote keys are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight remote keys. This
feature is not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys to be
programmed must be with you. 1. Remove the key from the remote key.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the remote key
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle and turn the key to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO
LEARN and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.

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The DIC display will again show REMOTE
LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all previously known
remote keys will no longer work with
the vehicle. Remaining remote keys can
be relearned during the next steps.
The DIC display should now show READY
FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new remote key into the rearcupholder in the center console.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned, the DIC will show
that it is ready to program the next
remote key. 7. Remove the remote key from the
cupholder and press
KorQ.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
When starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote key has been
idle for a while, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. For
improved vehicle security, the remote key is
equipped with a motion sensor. First, move
the remote key slightly and try to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle still does not start,
and the DIC displays the same warnings
above, follow the steps below:
1. Place the remote key in the rear
cupholder in the center console.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
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occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
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Caution (Continued)
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace
the battery:
1. Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull the key out. Never
pull the key out without pressing the
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2. Separate the two halves of the remotekey using a flat tool inserted into the
area near the key slot.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on thebattery and sliding it toward the bottom
of the remote key.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the back cover. Push the battery
down until it is held in place. Replace
with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together. 7. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the engine
to be started from outside the vehicle.
/:
This button will be on the remote key
if equipped with remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear window defogger and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may also come
on. See "Remote Start Heated and Ventilated
Seats" in Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 40. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key07.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote start
feature: 1. Press and release
Q.
2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold
/for at least
four seconds or until the turn signal
lamps flash. The turn signal lamps
flashing confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
vehicle's doors will be locked and the
climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the
steps for a 15-minute time extension.
Remote start can be extended only once.
Start the vehicle before driving.
If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be extended
by another 15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An extension can
be requested, 30 seconds after starting. This
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The remote start can only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added on to the
first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and then off
before the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press and hold/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The vehicle is not off.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key.
.Use Keyless Access. See Remote Key
Operation 07.
.Use the key in the driver door. The key
cylinder is covered with a cap.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door lock
switch.
.Pulling an interior door handle will unlock
the door. Pulling the door handle again
unlatches it.