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chevrolet.com (U.S.) 23484739 A chevrolet.gm.ca (Canada) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Contents Introduction ...... 2 In Brief ...... 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 27 Seats and Restraints ...... 56 Storage ...... 99 Instruments and Controls ...... 101 Lighting ...... 155 Infotainment System ...... 162 Climate Controls ...... 193 Driving and Operating ...... 200 Vehicle Care ...... 255 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 335 Technical Data ...... 350 Customer Information ...... 354 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 365 OnStar ...... 368 Index ...... 379 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
2 Introduction Introduction This manual describes features that Helm, Incorporated may or may not be on the vehicle Attention: Customer Service because of optional equipment that 47911 Halyard Drive was not purchased on the vehicle, Plymouth, MI 48170 model variants, country USA specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your Using this Manual region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the The names, logos, emblems, Refer to the purchase back of the manual. It is an slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where this manual including, but not limited features. it can be found. to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, Keep this manual in the vehicle for CAMARO, and the CAMARO quick reference. Danger, Warning, and Emblem are trademarks and/or Caution service marks of General Motors Canadian Vehicle Owners Warning messages found on vehicle LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, A French language manual can be labels and in this manual describe or licensors. obtained from your dealer, at hazards and what to do to avoid or For vehicles first sold in Canada, www.helminc.com, or from: reduce them. substitute the name General “ Propriétaires Canadiens Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23484739 A First Printing © 2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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A circle with a slash through it is a 9 : Airbag Readiness Light { Danger safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.” ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Symbols or OnStar® (if equipped) The vehicle has components and $ : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of { Warning text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System the text describing the operation or I : Cruise Control Warning indicates a hazard that information relating to a specific could result in injury or death. component, control, message, ` : Do Not Puncture gauge, or indicator. ^ : Do Not Service M : Shown when the owner B : Engine Coolant Temperature Caution manual has additional instructions : Exterior Lamps or information. O Caution indicates a hazard that _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited * : Shown when the service could result in property or vehicle manual has additional instructions # : Fog Lamps damage. or information. . : Fuel Gauge 0 : Shown when there is more + : Fuses information on another page — 3 “see page.” : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Vehicle Symbol Chart j : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols * that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to } : Power the Index. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
4 Introduction
/ : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance In Brief Infotainment System ...... 17 Traction Control/Electronic Radio(s) ...... 18 Stability Control ...... 23 Instrument Panel Satellite Radio ...... 18 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 24 Portable Audio Devices ...... 19 Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) ...... 24 Instrument Panel ...... 6 Bluetooth® ...... 19 Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo Engine and Initial Drive Information Steering Wheel Controls ...... 19 6.2L V8 Engine) ...... 24 Initial Drive Information ...... 8 Cruise Control ...... 20 Fuel (6.2L V8 Supercharged Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Driver Information Engine) ...... 24 System ...... 8 Center (DIC) ...... 21 E85 or FlexFuel ...... 25 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 9 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 21 Engine Oil Life System ...... 25 Door Locks ...... 9 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21 Car Wash Guidelines ...... 25 Trunk Release ...... 9 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Driving for Better Fuel Windows ...... 10 System ...... 21 Economy ...... 25 Seat Adjustment ...... 10 Parking Assist ...... 21 Roadside Assistance Memory Features ...... 11 Power Outlets ...... 22 Program ...... 26 Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11 Universal Remote System . . . . . 22 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11 Sunroof ...... 22 Safety Belts ...... 11 Convertible ...... 23 Passenger Sensing System . . . 12 Mirror Adjustment ...... 12 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13 Interior Lighting ...... 13 Exterior Lighting ...... 14 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 14 Climate Controls ...... 15 Transmission ...... 16 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
6 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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1. Air Vents 0 199. 10. Shift Lever. See Automatic 22. Data Link Connector (DLC) Transmission 0 225 or Manual (Out of View). See Malfunction 2. Instrument Panel Illumination 0 Control 0 158. Transmission 229. Indicator Lamp (Check Engine 0 Light) 0 121. 3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 155. 11. Power Outlets 107. 12. Electric Parking Brake 0 232. Hood Release (Out of View). Turn Signal Lever. See Turn See Hood 0 258. and Lane-Change 13. Traction Control/Electronic Signals 0 158. Stability Control 0 235. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Driver Mode Control 0 236. 0 Changer 155. 14. Hazard Warning 4. Tap Shift (If Equipped). See Flashers 0 157. 0 Manual Mode 227. 15. ENGINE START/STOP Button. Active Rev Match 0 231 (If See Ignition Positions 0 216. Equipped). 16. Steering Wheel Controls 0 103. 0 5. Instrument Cluster 110. 17. Audio Controls. See Steering 6. Windshield Wiper/ Wheel Controls 0 103. 0 Washer 104. 18. Horn 0 104. 0 7. Infotainment 162. 19. Steering Wheel 8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Adjustment 0 102. 0 Headlamp System 156. 20. Cruise Control 0 242. 9. Automatic Climate Control 0 0 Heated Steering Wheel 104 System 193 or Dual (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System 0 196 (If Equipped). 21. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 130 (If Equipped). Heated and Ventilated Seats 0 11 (If Equipped). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Initial Drive If equipped, press and release K Information and then immediately press and hold M continuously to open the This section provides a brief convertible top all the way. The overview about some of the vehicle must be off to operate the important features that may or may convertible top with the RKE not be on your specific vehicle. transmitter. The top will stop For more detailed information, refer movement approximately to each of the features which can be one second after M is released. found later in this owner manual. To stop the top immediately, press 7, K, or Q on the RKE transmitter. will only open the convertible Remote Keyless Entry With Remote Start Shown M top. See Convertible Top 0 50. (RKE) System Press the key release button near The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the bottom of the transmitter to Press and release 7 to initiate transmitter may be used to lock and remove the key. The key can be vehicle locator. used for all locks. unlock the doors from up to 60 m Press and hold 7 for at least (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door or three seconds to sound the panic all doors depending on the vehicle alarm. personalization settings. Press 7 again to cancel the panic Press Q to lock all doors. alarm. Lock and unlock feedback can be See Keys 0 27 and Remote Keyless personalized. See Vehicle Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. Personalization 0 144. Press X twice quickly to release the trunk. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks To lock or unlock a door from the inside, press or K on the power If equipped, the engine can be To lock or unlock a door from the Q door lock switch. started from outside of the vehicle. outside, press Q or K on the Pull once on a door handle to Starting the Vehicle Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the unlock it and again to open it. 1. Press and release Q on the door. The key lock cylinder is See Power Door Locks 0 38. RKE transmitter. covered with a cap. See Door Locks 0 36. 2. Immediately press and hold / Trunk Release for at least four seconds or until For Keyless Access, press the To open the trunk: the turn signal lamps flash. button on the door handle when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). . Press the trunk release button Start the vehicle normally after See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) on the lower portion of the entering. System Operation 0 28. driver door. When the vehicle starts, the parking . Press X twice quickly on the lamps will turn on. RKE transmitter. Remote start can be extended. . Press the touch pad in the area Canceling a Remote Start above the license plate after unlocking all doors. To cancel a remote start, do one of 0 the following: See Trunk 40. . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Windows illuminate, then use the window . Raise or lower the entire seat by switches. The default operation is moving the entire horizontal the front windows. control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment 0 57. Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See To adjust the seat: Retained Accessory Power To raise or recline the seatback, tilt . Move the seat forward or (RAP) 0 221. the vertical control forward or rearward by sliding the rearward. See Reclining Press or pull the switch to open or horizontal control forward or Seatbacks 0 58. close the window. rearward. On convertible models, the window . Raise or lower the front part of switches control both the front and the seat cushion by moving the rear windows. Press FRONT or front of the horizontal control up REAR to choose the desired or down. windows and the indicator light will Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Memory Features Heated and Ventilated Head Restraint Seats 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. If available, the engine must be See Head Restraints 0 57 and running to operate. Power Seat Adjustment 0 57. If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, and B L M Press or to turn on the heated Safety Belts (Exit) buttons on the driver door are seat. A light indicates this feature is used to manually store and recall { C memory settings for the driver seat on. Press or to turn on the and outside mirrors. ventilated seat. A light indicates this feature is on. Press the button once Automatic Memory Recall may be for the highest setting. With each enabled in the personalization press of the button, the heated or menus to automatically recall ventilated seat will change to the positions stored to the 1, 2, and B next lower setting, and then the off buttons. setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting, and one light See Memory Seats 0 58 and indicates the lowest. Vehicle Personalization 0 144. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 60. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Refer to the following sections for Mirror Adjustment important information on how to use safety belts properly: Exterior . Safety Belts 0 62. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 0 63. Canada and Mexico . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 64. The passenger sensing system will . Lower Anchors and Tethers for turn off the front outboard Children (LATCH System) 0 88. passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No Passenger Sensing other airbag is affected by the System passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 75. The passenger airbag status indicator lights are visible on the To adjust each mirror: overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag 1. Press } or | to select the Status Indicator 0 120. driver or passenger side mirror. The indicator light will United States illuminate. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired position. See Power Mirrors 0 45. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Interior Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjust the inside rearview mirror for Adjustment Reading Lamps 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 The reading lamps are in the is started. See Interior Rearview overhead console. The lamps go on Mirrors 0 46. when a door is opened. When the To adjust the tilt and telescoping doors are closed, press m or n to steering wheel: turn on each lamp. 1. Pull the lever down. For more information on interior 2. Move the steering wheel up lighting, see Instrument Panel 0 or down. Illumination Control 158. 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. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Exterior Lighting See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 155. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 156. Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent The exterior lamp control is on the wipes. left side of the steering wheel. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. There are four positions: The windshield wiper/washer lever 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move P : Briefly turn to this position to is on the right side of the steering the wiper lever down. For several turn the automatic light control off or column. With the ignition in ACC/ wipes, hold the wiper lever down. on again. When released, the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move L : Pull the windshield wiper control returns to the AUTO n the windshield wiper lever to select lever toward you to spray windshield position. the wiper speed. washer fluid and activate the wipers. AUTO : Automatically turns the HI : Use for fast wipes. See Windshield Wiper/ exterior lamps on and off, Washer 0 104. depending on outside lighting. LO : Use for slow wipes. ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
Automatic Climate Control System
1. Temperature Control 6. Recirculation 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 7. Fan Control 3. O (Power) 8. Rear Window Defogger 4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Defrost 5. A/C (Air Conditioning) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Transmission
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger 9. Defrost Automatic Transmission Temperature Controls 10. Rear Window Defogger Tap Shift 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 11. Fan Control Tap Shift allows you to manually 3. O (Power) See Automatic Climate Control control the automatic transmission. 0 4. SYNC (Synchronized System 193 and Dual Automatic To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must 0 Temperature) Climate Control System 196 be in DSC Mode. Vehicles with this (If Equipped). feature have indicators on the 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) steering wheel. The paddles are on 6. A/C (Air Conditioning) the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left paddle (−) to downshift, and 7. Recirculation the right paddle (+) to upshift. 8. Driver and Passenger Heated A Driver Information Center (DIC) and Ventilated Seats display indicates the gear the (If Equipped) vehicle is in. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
In Brief 17 To use this feature: 2 (Second). The message will be Vehicle Features 1. Move the shift lever to displayed in the Driver Information Manual Mode. Center (DIC). See Manual Transmission 0 229. Infotainment System 2. Tap the left paddle (−) or right Active Rev Match (V8 Only) Base radio information is included in paddle (+), to increase or this manual. See the infotainment decrease the gear range Vehicles equipped with a V8 engine manual for information on other available. and manual transmission have available infotainment systems. See Manual Mode 0 227. Active Rev Match (ARM). ARM aids in smoother shifting by matching the Read the following pages to Manual Transmission engine speed to the next selected become familiar with these features. gear. It is activated and deactivated One to Four Shift Message by pressing either of the paddles { Warning (V8 Only) marked REV MATCH on the steering wheel. See Active Rev Taking your eyes off the road for Match 0 231. too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.
When this message comes on, you The infotainment system has built-in can only shift from 1 (First) to features intended to help avoid 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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functions may gray out when they Radio(s) 5 : are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through O : . Press and release to access the phone screen, answer an the instrument cluster and steering . Press to turn the power on. wheel controls. incoming call, or access the . Press and hold to turn the device home screen. Before driving: power off. See Overview 0 164. . Become familiar with the . Press to mute/unmute the operation, faceplate buttons, and system when on. Satellite Radio screen buttons. . Turn to decrease or increase the If equipped, vehicles with a . Set up the audio by presetting volume. SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a favorite stations, setting the g : valid SiriusXM satellite radio tone, and adjusting the subscription can receive SiriusXM speakers. . Radio: Press and release to fast programming. . Set up phone numbers in seek the strongest previous advance so they can be called station or channel. SiriusXM Satellite Radio easily by pressing a single . USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go Service button or by using a single voice to the previous content. Press SiriusXM is a satellite radio service command if equipped with and hold to fast rewind. based in the 48 contiguous United Bluetooth phone capability. d : States and 10 Canadian provinces. See Defensive Driving 0 201. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide . Radio: Press and release to fast variety of programming and To play the infotainment system with seek the next strongest station commercial-free music, coast to the ignition off, see Retained or channel. coast, and in digital-quality sound. Accessory Power (RAP) 0 221. . USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go A fee is required to receive the to the next content. Press and SiriusXM service. hold to fast forward. Refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. www.siriusxm.ca or call Steering Wheel Controls 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). See Satellite Radio 0 167. Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input on the center console and two USB ports in the center console. External devices such as iPods®, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected. See Auxiliary Devices 0 176 and USB Port 0 170. Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 182 or If equipped, some audio controls Bluetooth (Infotainment can be adjusted at the steering Controls) 0 184. wheel. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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g (1) : Press to interact with Cruise Control Bluetooth or OnStar, if equipped. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 182 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 184 or OnStar Overview 0 368. R (1) : Press to decline an incoming call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. e + or e − (2) : Press to increase or decrease volume. Cruise Control without Cancel FAV or FAV (3) : Press Button R Q Cruise Control with Cancel Button to display a list of favorites. Press 1 : If equipped, press to turn the again to select the next or previous system on and off. A white indicator favorite when listening to the radio. appears in the instrument cluster See Steering Wheel Controls 0 103. when cruise is turned on. * : If equipped, press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. RES+ : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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SET− : Press briefly to set the o or p : Press o to open Rear Vision speed and activate cruise control. application menus on the left. Camera (RVC) If cruise control is already active, Press p to open interaction menus use to decrease speed. If equipped, RVC displays a view of on the right. See Cruise Control 0 242. the area behind the vehicle on the SEL : Press to select a menu item. infotainment display when the Press and hold to reset values on vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to Driver Information certain screens. aid with parking and low-speed Center (DIC) See Driver Information Center backing maneuvers. The DIC display is in the instrument (DIC) 0 128. See Assistance Systems for Parking cluster. It shows the status of many or Backing 0 246. vehicle systems. Lane Change Alert (LCA) If equipped, the LCA system is a Rear Cross Traffic Alert lane-changing aid that assists (RCTA) System drivers with avoiding lane change If equipped, the RCTA system uses crashes that occur with moving a triangle with an arrow displayed vehicles in the side blind zone (or on the RVC screen to warn of traffic spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly behind your vehicle that may cross approaching these areas from your vehicle's path while in behind. The LCA warning display R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will will light up in the corresponding sound. outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind See Assistance Systems for Parking Zone Alert (SBZA) system is or Backing 0 246. included as part of the LCA system. Parking Assist or : Press to move up or See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) w x 0 down in a list. 248 and Lane Change Alert If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (LCA) 0 248. (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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avoiding objects while in Universal Remote System Sunroof R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen and/or a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps may occur if very close to an object. If equipped, this system, in the See Assistance Systems for Parking overhead console, provides a way or Backing 0 246. to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate Power Outlets devices such as garage door The vehicle has an accessory openers, security systems, and power outlet on the center floor home automation devices. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ console in front of the cupholders. Read the instructions completely It can be used to plug in electrical before attempting to program the ACCESSORY, or if Retained equipment, such as a cell phone or Universal Remote system. Because Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power an MP3 player. of the steps involved, it may be (RAP) 0 221. The accessory power outlet does helpful to have another person not work when the ignition is turned available to assist you with If equipped, the sunroof switch is on off and the driver door is opened. programming the Universal Remote the overhead console. This helps to preserve the battery system. Open/Close (Manual Mode) : life of the vehicle. See Universal Remote Press and hold e to open the 0 System 0 152. See Power Outlets 107. sunroof. Press and hold g to close the sunroof. Release the switch to stop the movement. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
In Brief 23 Express-Open/Express-Close : The sunshade can be opened Performance and Press e to the second detent and manually, but must be closed release to express-open the manually. Maintenance sunroof. Press g to the second The sunroof glass panel cannot be detent and release to express-close opened or closed if the vehicle has Traction Control/ the sunroof. Press the switch again an electrical failure. Electronic Stability to stop the movement. The sunroof has an automatic Control reversal system. See Sunroof 0 49. Vent : Press and release e to The Traction Control System (TCS) vent the sunroof. Press and release limits wheel spin. The system turns g to close the vent. Convertible on automatically every time the A deflector automatically raises The convertible top can be vehicle is started. when the sunroof is opened and automatically opened and closed. StabiliTrak assists with directional retracts while the sunroof closes. For step-by-step instructions, see control of the vehicle in difficult Convertible Top 0 50. If the sunshade is closed, it opens driving conditions. The system turns automatically when the sunroof on automatically every time the opens past the vented position. vehicle is started. . To turn off TCS, press and Caution release Y on the console behind the shift lever. i Forcing the sunshade forward of illuminates. the sliding glass panel may cause damage and the sunroof may not . Press Y again to turn TCS operate properly. Always close back on. the glass panel before closing the . To turn off both TCS and sunshade. StabiliTrak, press and hold Y on the console behind the shift lever until i and g illuminate. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Press Y again to turn on both The low tire pressure warning light Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo systems. may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then Engine and 6.2L See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This V8 Engine) 0 Stability Control 235. may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. Premium Recommended Fuel See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 301. Use premium 93 octane unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) gasoline with an octane rating as low as 87 may be used, but it will The low tire pressure warning light reduce performance and fuel alerts to a significant loss in economy. See Fuel 0 250. pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, Fuel (6.2L V8 stop as soon as possible and inflate Supercharged Engine) the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and See “Fuel” in the HP Supplement. Loading Information label. See Regular Fuel Vehicle Load Limits 0 212. The Use only unleaded gasoline rated warning light will remain on until the 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. tire pressure is corrected. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See Fuel 0 250. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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E85 or FlexFuel 2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC Driving for Better Fuel while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change Economy to 100%. Driving habits can affect fuel The oil life system can also be reset mileage. Here are some driving tips as follows: to get the best fuel economy possible. 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate No E85 or FlexFuel smoothly. 2. Fully press and release the Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater accelerator pedal three times . Brake gradually and avoid than E15 (15% ethanol by volume), within five seconds. abrupt stops. such as E85, cannot be used in this See Engine Oil Life System 0 266. . Avoid idling the engine for long vehicle. periods of time. Engine Oil Life System Car Wash Guidelines . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use The engine oil life system calculates cruise control. engine oil life based on vehicle use Caution . Always follow posted speed and displays the CHANGE ENGINE Some automatic car washes can OIL SOON message when it is time limits or drive more slowly when cause damage to the vehicle, to change the engine oil and filter. conditions require. wheels, ground effects and The oil life system should be reset . Keep vehicle tires properly to 100% only following an oil convertible top. Automatic car inflated. change. washes are not recommended, due to lack of clearance for the . Combine several trips into a Resetting the Oil Life System undercarriage and/or wide rear single trip. 1. Display the REMAINING OIL tires and wheels. See "Washing . Replace the vehicle's tires with LIFE on the DIC. See Driver the Vehicle" under Exterior the same TPC Spec number Information Center (DIC) 0 128. Care 0 325. molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 358. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 27 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 45 Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 46 Windows Interior Mirrors Keys Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 46 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 46 { Warning Keys and Locks Automatic Dimming Rearview Keys ...... 27 Mirror ...... 46 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with System ...... 28 Windows a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows ...... 47 transmitter is dangerous and System Operation ...... 28 Power Windows ...... 47 children or others could be Remote Vehicle Start ...... 35 Sun Visors ...... 49 seriously injured or killed. They Door Locks ...... 36 could operate the power windows Power Door Locks ...... 38 Roof or other controls or make the Delayed Locking ...... 38 Sunroof ...... 49 vehicle move. The windows will Automatic Door Locks ...... 39 Convertible Top ...... 50 function with the RKE transmitter Lockout Protection ...... 39 in the vehicle, and children or Doors others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave Trunk ...... 40 children in a vehicle with an RKE Vehicle Security transmitter. Vehicle Security ...... 42 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 42 Immobilizer ...... 43 Immobilizer Operation ...... 44 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...... 45 Power Mirrors ...... 45 Heated Mirrors ...... 45 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To remove the key, press the button . Check the location. Other on the side of the transmitter near vehicles or objects may be the bottom, and pull the key out. blocking the signal. Never pull the key out without . Check the transmitter's battery. pressing the button. See “Battery Replacement” later See your dealer if a new key is in this section. needed. . If the transmitter is still not If locked out of the vehicle, see working correctly, see your Roadside Assistance dealer or a qualified technician Program 0 358. for service. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely Remote Keyless Entry unlock the vehicle. See OnStar (RKE) System Operation Overview 0 368. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is within range. See (RKE) System “Keyless Access Operation” later in See Radio Frequency this section. Statement 0 364. The RKE transmitter may work up to If there is a decrease in the Remote 60 m (197 ft) away outside the Keyless Entry (RKE) operating vehicle. range: Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See The key, inside the Remote Keyless . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be System 0 28. used for all locks. the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Pressing Q may also arm the alarm M : If equipped, press and system. See Vehicle Alarm release K, then immediately press 0 System 42. and hold M continuously to open K : Press to unlock the driver door. the convertible top all the way. The Press unlock again within vehicle must be off to operate the five seconds to unlock all doors. convertible top with the RKE The RKE transmitter can be transmitter. The top will stop programmed to unlock all doors on movement approximately the first button press. See Vehicle one second after is released. 0 M Personalization 144. To stop the top immediately, press The turn signal indicators may flash either the 7, K, or Q on the RKE and/or the horn may sound to With Remote Start Shown transmitter. will only open the indicate unlocking. See Vehicle M Q : Press to lock all doors. Personalization 0 144. convertible top. 7 The turn signal indicators may flash K : Press and release to initiate and/or the horn may sound on the Pressing will disarm the alarm vehicle locator. The exterior lamps second press to indicate locking. system. See Vehicle Alarm flash and the horn chirps three 0 See Vehicle Personalization 0 144. System 42. times. / If the passenger door is open when : If equipped, press and release Press and hold 7 for at least Q is pressed, all doors lock. Q and then immediately press and three seconds to sound the panic hold / for at least four seconds to alarm. The horn sounds and the If the driver door is open when Q is start the engine from outside the pressed, all doors lock and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed vehicle using the RKE transmitter. again or the key is placed in the driver door will immediately unlock, See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35. if enabled through vehicle ignition and turned to ON/RUN. personalization. X : Press twice quickly to release the trunk. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Convertible Top Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on . Do not try to start the vehicle the first lock/unlock press from the while using the RKE transmitter driver door. See Vehicle to open the convertible top. Personalization 0 144. Release M on the RKE transmitter and ENGINE START/ Keyless Unlocking/Locking from STOP. Wait a few seconds the Driver Door before starting the vehicle When the doors are locked and the normally. RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) . The passive door unlock feature of the driver door handle, pressing may not operate properly while the lock/unlock button on the driver using the RKE transmitter to door handle will unlock the driver Driver Side Shown, Passenger door. If the lock/unlock button is open the convertible top. Side Similar pressed again within five seconds, Keyless Access Operation the passenger door will unlock. Pull Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the The Keyless Access system lets the door handle to unlatch the door. following occur: you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing . It has been more than the RKE transmitter from your five seconds since the first lock/ pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The unlock button press. RKE transmitter should be within . Two lock/unlock button presses 1 m (3 ft) of the door or trunk being were used to unlock all doors. opened. If equipped, there will be buttons on the outside door . Any vehicle door has opened handles. and all doors are now closed. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE Remote No Longer In Vehicle the Passenger Door transmitter inside the vehicle. Do If the vehicle is on, with a door When the doors are locked and the not leave the RKE transmitter in an open, and then all doors are closed, RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) unattended vehicle. the vehicle will check for RKE of the passenger door handle, To customize the doors to transmitter(s) inside. If an RKE pressing the lock/unlock button on automatically lock when exiting the transmitter is not detected, the DIC the passenger door handle will vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, will display NO REMOTE unlock all doors. Start” under Vehicle DETECTED and the horn will chirp 0 Pressing the lock/unlock button will Personalization 144. three times. cause all doors to lock if any of the Temporary Disable of the Passive This occurs only once each time the following occur: Locking Feature vehicle is driven. . The lock/unlock button was used Temporarily disable passive locking See Vehicle Personalization 0 144. to unlock all doors. by pressing and holding K on the Keyless Trunk Opening . Any vehicle door has opened interior door switch with a door open and all doors are now closed. for at least four seconds, or until When the doors are locked, press three chimes are heard. Passive the touch pad to open the trunk if Passive Locking locking will then remain disabled the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). With Keyless Access the vehicle will until Q on the interior door is lock several seconds after all doors pressed, or until the vehicle is Keyed Access are closed if the vehicle is off and at turned on. least one transmitter has been To access a vehicle with a weak removed or none remain in the Remote Left In Vehicle Alert transmitter battery, see Door Locks 0 36. vehicle. When the vehicle is turned off and a If other electronic devices interfere remote is left in the vehicle, the horn with the RKE transmitter signal, the will chirp three times after all doors vehicle may not detect the RKE are closed. See Vehicle transmitter inside the vehicle. Personalization 0 144. If passive locking is enabled, the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Any remaining transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters 1. Place the two recognized 3. Replace the recognized matched to it. transmitters in the rear transmitters with a new cupholder in the center transmitter. Place the new Programming with Recognized console. transmitter in the rear Transmitters 2. Remove the key lock cylinder cupholder in the center A new transmitter can be cap on the driver door handle. console. programmed to the vehicle when See Door Locks 0 36. Insert 4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. there are two recognized the vehicle key of the new When the transmitter is transmitters. To program, the vehicle transmitter into the key lock learned, the DIC will show that must be off and all of the cylinder on the driver door it is ready to program the next transmitters, both currently handle and turn the key to the transmitter. recognized and new, must be unlock position five times within with you. 5. Remove the transmitter from 10 seconds. the transmitter pocket and The Driver Information Center press K or Q. (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5, To program additional 6,7, or 8 transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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When all additional transmitters The Driver Information Center are programmed, press and (DIC) displays REMOTE hold ENGINE START/STOP for LEARN PENDING, 12 seconds to exit PLEASE WAIT. programming mode. 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the 6. Put the key back into the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter. START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press ENGINE Programming without Recognized START/STOP. Transmitters The DIC display will again If two currently recognized show REMOTE LEARN transmitters are not available, follow PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. this procedure to program up to 4. Place the new transmitter into eight transmitters. This feature is 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional the rear cupholder in the center not available in Canada. This times. After the third time, all console. procedure will take approximately previously known transmitters 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle will no longer work with the 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. must be off and all of the vehicle. Remaining transmitters When the transmitter is transmitters to be programmed must can be relearned during the learned, the DIC will show that be with you. next steps. it is ready to program the next transmitter. 1. Remove the key lock cylinder The DIC display should now cap on the driver door handle. show READY FOR REMOTE 6. Remove the transmitter from See Door Locks 0 36. Insert # 1. the cupholder and press K the vehicle key of the or Q. transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the driver door To program additional handle and turn the key to the transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. unlock position five times within 10 seconds. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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When all additional transmitters To start the vehicle: are programmed, press and Caution hold ENGINE START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit When replacing the battery, do programming mode. not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your 7. Put the key back into the body could damage the transmitter. transmitter. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery The battery is not rechargeable. To If the transmitter battery is weak or if replace the battery: there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN 1. Place the transmitter in the rear TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN cupholder in the center START YOUR VEHICLE. See Key console. 0 and Lock Messages 138. 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter and pull the Replace the battery if the REPLACE key out. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages 0 138. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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3. Remove the battery by pushing Laws in some local communities on the battery and sliding it may restrict the use of remote toward the bottom of the starters. For example, some laws transmitter. may require a person using remote 4. Insert the new battery, positive start to have the vehicle in view. side facing the back cover. Check local regulations for any Push the battery down until it is requirements. held in place. Replace with a Other conditions can affect the CR2032 or equivalent battery. performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 5. Snap the battery cover back on 0 to the transmitter. System 28. Starting the Engine Using Remote 2. Separate the two halves of the Remote Vehicle Start Start transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the area near the If equipped, this feature allows the To start the engine using the remote key slot. engine to be started from outside start feature: the vehicle. 1. Press and release Q. / : This button will be on the RKE 2. Immediately after completing transmitter if equipped with remote start. Step 1, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the The climate control system will use turn signal lamps flash. The the previous settings during a turn signal lamps flashing remote start. The rear window confirms the request to remote defogger and heated seats, start the vehicle has been if equipped, may also come on. See received. “Remote Start Auto Heated Seats” under Heated and Ventilated Front When the engine starts, the Seats 0 60 and Vehicle parking lamps will turn on and Personalization 0 144. remain on as long as the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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engine is running. The When the remote start is extended, . The hazard warning flashers vehicle's doors will be locked the second 10-minute period is are on. and the climate control system added on to the first 10 minutes for . There is an emission control may come on. a total of 20 minutes. system malfunction. The engine will continue to run A maximum of two remote starts, . The engine coolant temperature for 10 minutes. After or a remote start with an extension, is too high. 30 seconds, repeat the steps are allowed between ignition cycles. . The oil pressure is low. for a 10-minute time extension. The vehicle's ignition must be Remote start can be extended changed to ON/RUN/START and . Two remote vehicle starts, or a only once. then back to OFF before the remote single remote start with an Start the vehicle before driving. start procedure can be used again. extension, have already been used. If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not Canceling a Remote Start use the remote start feature. The . The vehicle is not in P (Park). vehicle may run out of fuel. To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Door Locks Extending Engine Run Time . Press and hold / until the The engine run time can also be parking lamps turn off. { Warning extended by another 10 minutes, Turn on the hazard warning if during the first 10 minutes . Unlocked doors can be flashers. Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while dangerous. the engine is still running. An . Turn the vehicle on and then off. extension can be requested, . Passengers, especially 30 seconds after starting. This Conditions in Which Remote Start children, can easily open provides a total of 20 minutes. Will Not Work the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance The remote start will not operate if: The remote start can only be of being thrown out of the extended once. . RKE transmitter is in the vehicle. vehicle in a crash is . The hood is not closed. increased if the doors are (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Use the key in the driver door. Warning (Continued) The key cylinder is covered with a cap. not locked. So, all passengers should wear To lock or unlock the doors from safety belts properly and the inside the vehicle: doors should be locked . Press or K on the power door whenever the vehicle is Q driven. lock switch. . Young children who get into . Pulling an interior door handle unlocked vehicles may be will unlock the door. Pulling the unable to get out. A child door handle again unlatches it. can be overcome by Keyless Access extreme heat and can suffer 2. Insert the key into the slot on permanent injuries or even If equipped, the RKE transmitter the bottom of the cap and pry death from heat stroke. must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door outward. being opened. Press the button on Always lock the vehicle 3. Move the cap rearward and the door handle to open. See whenever leaving it. remove. “Keyless Access Operation” in . Outsiders can easily enter Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) through an unlocked door System Operation 0 28. when slowing or stopping the vehicle. Lock the doors Key Cylinder Access to help prevent this from To access the key lock cylinder: happening. 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle: . Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Move the cap forward and press to Power Door Locks snap the cap in place. Free-Turning Locks The door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key Replace the cap by snapping the fully inserted. Remove the key and two tabs (7) at the back of the cap insert it again. (8) between the seal (5) and the If this does not reset the lock, turn metal base (6). the key halfway around in the Q : Press to lock the doors. cylinder and repeat the reset K : Press to unlock the doors. procedure. Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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When Q is pressed on the power To unlock the doors: transmitter is detected and the door lock switch while the door is K number of RKE transmitters inside . Press on a power door lock has not reduced, the driver door will open, a chime will sound three switch. times indicating delayed locking is unlock and the horn will chirp three active. . If equipped with an automatic times. transmission, shift the Lockout Protection can be manually The doors will lock automatically transmission into P (Park). five seconds after all doors are overridden with the driver door open closed. If a door is reopened before . If equipped with a manual by pressing and holding Q on the that time, the five-second timer will transmission, turn the vehicle off power door lock switch. reset when all doors are closed when parked. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout again. Automatic door locking cannot be If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is Press Q on the door lock switch disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be enabled through vehicle turned on and the vehicle is off, the again or press Q on the RKE personalization. See Vehicle driver door is open, and locking is transmitter to lock the doors Personalization 0 144. requested, all the doors will lock and immediately. only the driver door will unlock. The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature This feature can also be Lockout Protection can be turned on or off using the programmed. See Vehicle If the vehicle is in ACC/ vehicle personalization menus. See Personalization 0 144. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START Vehicle Personalization 0 144. and the power door lock switch is Automatic Door Locks pressed with the driver door open, When the doors are closed, the all the doors will lock and only the ignition is on, and the shift lever is driver door will unlock. moved out of P (Park) for automatic If the vehicle is off and locking is transmissions, or the vehicle speed requested while a door is open, is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for when all doors are closed the manual transmissions, the doors vehicle will check for RKE will lock. transmitters inside. If an RKE Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors For automatic transmissions, the Warning (Continued) vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual transmissions, the vehicle Trunk highest setting. See must be off, or stationary with the “Climate Control Systems” parking brake set. { Warning in the Index. . If the vehicle has a power Exhaust gases can enter the liftgate, disable the power vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate function. liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with For more information about any objects that pass through the carbon monoxide, see Engine seal between the body and the Exhaust 0 224. trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be Trunk Release seen or smelled. It can cause To open the trunk from outside of unconsciousness and even death. the vehicle If the vehicle must be driven with . Press X twice quickly on the the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: From inside the vehicle, press | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . Close all of the windows. transmitter. on the lower portion of the driver door. . Fully open the air outlets on . Press the touch pad in the area or under the instrument above the license plate after panel. unlocking all doors. . Adjust the climate control . For Keyless Access, press the system to a setting that touch pad in the area above the brings in only outside air license plate when the and set the fan speed to the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of (Continued) the rear of the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Emergency Trunk Release following exposure to light. Pull the Handle release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Caution
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.
1. Locate the key extender in the glove box.
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 There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release button: emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid. This handle will glow Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
42 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Locate the manual release Vehicle Security beside the rear seat cushion on the driver side. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make 3. Push down on the upper rear the vehicle impossible to steal. seat cushion on the driver side until the manual release is visible. Vehicle Alarm System 4. Remove the key from the RKE This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm transmitter. system.
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 5. Remove any additional items transmitter. The security light, on the instrument attached to the key — such as panel near the windshield, indicates keys, rings, or tags — then the status of the system: fully insert the key into the Off : Alarm system is disarmed. manual release. On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by A door, the hood, or the trunk first unlocking with the RKE accident: is open. transmitter, the horn will chirp and . Lock the vehicle with the RKE Slow Flash : Alarm system is the lights will flash to indicate a transmitter after all occupants armed. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not have left the vehicle and all started, or the door is not unlocked doors are closed. Arming the Alarm System by pressing K on the RKE . Always unlock the vehicle with 1. Turn off the vehicle. transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be the RKE transmitter. Unlocking the driver door with the key will 2. Lock the vehicle with one of activated. the following: not disarm the alarm. The alarm will also be activated if . Use the RKE transmitter. the passenger door, the trunk, or the How to Detect a Tamper . With a door open, press the hood is opened without first Condition disarming the system. When the inside Q. If K is pressed on the RKE alarm is activated, the turn signals 3. After 30 seconds the alarm flash and the horn sounds for about transmitter and the horn chirps and system will arm, and the 30 seconds. The alarm system will the lights flash three times, a indicator light will begin to then re-arm to monitor for the next previous alarm occurred while the slowly flash indicating the unauthorized event. system was armed. alarm system is operating. If the alarm has been activated, a Pressing Q on the RKE Disarming the System message will appear on the DIC. transmitter a second time will To disarm the system or turn off the See Security Messages 0 141 for bypass the 30-second delay alarm if it has been activated, do more information. and immediately arm the alarm one of the following: system. Immobilizer . Press K on the RKE transmitter. The vehicle alarm system will not See Radio Frequency arm if the doors are locked with . Start the vehicle. Statement 0 364. the key. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more If the engine does not start with the transmitters matched to an other transmitter or when the This vehicle has a passive immobilizer control unit in your transmitter is in the pocket in the theft-deterrent system. vehicle. Only a correctly matched center console, your vehicle needs The system does not have to be transmitter will start the vehicle. service. See your dealer who can manually armed or disarmed. If the transmitter is ever damaged, service the theft-deterrent system you may not be able to start your and have a new transmitter The vehicle is automatically vehicle. programmed to the vehicle. immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the Do not leave the transmitter or security light comes on briefly when device that disarms or deactivates The immobilization system is the ignition is turned on. the theft-deterrent system in the disarmed when the ignition button is vehicle. pressed and a valid transmitter is If the engine does not start and the found in the vehicle. security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again. If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the rear cupholder in the center console. See “Starting The security light in the instrument the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter cluster comes on when there is a Battery” under Remote Keyless problem with arming or disarming Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. the theft-deterrent system. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 45 Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have SBZA. See Convex Mirrors Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 248. Lane Change Alert (LCA) { Warning The vehicle may have LCA. See 0 A convex mirror can make things, Lane Change Alert (LCA) 248. like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you Heated Mirrors cut too sharply into the right lane, If equipped with heated mirrors: you could hit a vehicle on the = : The rear window defogger also right. Check the inside mirror or heats the outside mirrors. glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. See Dual Automatic Climate Control To adjust each mirror: System 0 196. The passenger side mirror is convex 1. Press } or | to select the Automatic Dimming shaped. A convex mirror's surface is driver or passenger side mirror. curved so more can be seen from The indicator light will Mirror the driver seat. illuminate. If the vehicle is equipped with an 2. Press the arrows on the control automatic dimming outside mirror on pad to move the mirror in the the driver side, the mirror will adjust desired position. for the glare of headlamps behind you. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press } or | again to deselect the mirror. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
46 Keys, Doors, and Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with memory seats, the If equipped with a manual rearview passenger and/or driver mirror tilts Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror, push the tab forward for to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear daytime use and pull it for nighttime vehicle is in R (Reverse). This view of the area behind your use to avoid glare from the allows the curb to be seen when vehicle. headlamps from behind. parallel parking. If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle Automatic Dimming The mirror(s) return to the original may have three control buttons at position when: the bottom of the mirror. See your Rearview Mirror . The vehicle is shifted out of dealer for more information about If equipped, automatic dimming R (Reverse), or remains in OnStar and how to subscribe to it. reduces the glare of headlamps R (Reverse) for about See OnStar Overview 0 368. from behind. The dimming feature 30 seconds. To avoid accidental OnStar calls, comes on when the vehicle is . The ignition is turned off. clean the mirror with the ignition off. started. . The vehicle is driven in Do not spray glass cleaner directly R (Reverse) above a set speed. on the mirror. Use a soft towel To turn this feature on or off, see dampened with water. Vehicle Personalization 0 144. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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{ Warning { Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless Leaving children in a vehicle with adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) especially with the windows transmitter is dangerous for many closed in warm or hot weather. reasons; children or others could They can be overcome by the be badly injured or even killed. extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or even from heat stroke. make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the Coupe RKE transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle with children.
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The windows work when the vehicle Express Window Obstacle Programming the Power is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, Detection Windows or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained The express-up feature will reverse Programming may be necessary if Accessory Power (RAP) 0 221. window movement if it comes in the vehicle's battery has been contact with an object. Extreme cold disconnected or discharged. If the Press or pull the switch to open or or ice could cause the window to window is unable to express-up, close the window. auto-reverse. The window will follow these steps to program the The windows will be temporarily operate as normal after the object or window: disabled if the window switches are condition is removed. To program the window: used repeatedly within a short time. Obstacle Detection Override 1. Close all doors. On convertible models, the window 2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN switches control both the front and { Warning rear windows. Press the front or or ACC/ACCESSORY. rear button to choose the desired If obstacle detection override is 3. Partially open the window to be windows and the indicator light will activated, the window will not programmed, then close it and illuminate, then use the window reverse automatically. You or continue to pull the switch switches. The default operation is others could be injured and the briefly after the window has the front windows. window could be damaged. fully closed. Window Express Movement Before you use obstacle detection 4. Press the power window switch override, make sure that all until the window is fully open Express-down/up allows the people and obstructions are clear and briefly hold. windows to be opened or closed of the window path. without holding the window switch. Window Operation with Press the window switch fully down Convertible Top or pull it up, and quickly release it to The window can be closed by engage. Briefly press or pull the holding the window switch in the up Windows automatically lower fully position if conditions prevent it from when the convertible top is lowered same switch to stop window 0 movement. express closing. or raised. See Convertible Top 50. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows 49 Window Indexing Roof Open/Close (Manual Mode) : When fully closed, indexing Press and hold e to open the automatically lowers the window a Sunroof sunroof. Press and hold g to small amount when the door is close the sunroof. Release the opened. When the door is closed, switch to stop the movement. the window will raise to its previous Express-Open/Express-Close : position. If either window does not index properly, it could be due to Press e to the second detent and loss of power. Before seeing your release to express-open the dealer for service, program the sunroof. Press g to the second power windows. detent and release to express-close the sunroof. Press the switch again Sun Visors to stop the movement. Vent : Press and release e to vent the sunroof. Press and release g to close the vent. The sunroof only operates when the A deflector automatically raises ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ when the sunroof is opened and ACCESSORY, or if Retained retracts while the sunroof closes. Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power If the sunshade is closed, it opens (RAP) 0 221. automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position. Pull the sun visor down to block If equipped, the sunroof switch is on glare. Detach the sun visor from the the overhead console. center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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reversal system, close in manual Convertible Top Caution mode. To stop the movement, release the switch. If equipped with a convertible top, Forcing the sunshade forward of review the following before the sliding glass panel may cause operating: damage and the sunroof may not operate properly. Always close { Warning the glass panel before closing the sunshade. While opening or closing the convertible top, people can be The sunshade can be opened injured by the moving parts of the manually, but must be closed tonneau cover or convertible top. manually. Maintain visual contact with the Dirt and debris may collect on the top while it is being operated. The sunroof glass panel cannot be sunroof seal or in the track. This opened or closed if the vehicle has could cause an issue with sunroof an electrical failure. operation or noise. It could also plug Caution Automatic Reversal System the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and The sunroof/sunshade is equipped remove any obstacles or loose Follow these guidelines when with an automatic reversal system debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and operating the convertible top or that is only active when the sunroof/ roof sealing area using a clean damage can occur: sunshade is being operated in cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not . Remove all items from the express mode. If an object is in the remove grease from the sunroof. roof, trunk lid, or tonneau path of the sunroof/sunshade while If water is seen dripping into the cover before operating. it is express closing, the reversal water drainage system, this is system will detect the object and (Continued) normal. stop. In the event of closing difficulties like frost or other conditions, it is possible to override the reversal system. To override the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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below 50 km/h (31 mph) and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) will stop if that speed is exceeded. The top operation . Remove all objects from the . Do not open or store the will take approximately trunk that may contact the convertible top when it is 25 seconds. Make sure the top convertible top when it is dirty or wet. This could operation can be completed operated. result in stains, mildew, before that speed is reached. . Do not leave the vehicle or other damage. with the convertible . Only store the vehicle with top open. the top fully closed. . Do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph) until the top has Opening the Convertible Top completely closed or 1. Remove all objects from the opened. top of the tonneau cover and . Do not open or close the top forward of the partition. Place while driving in high wind the partition in the rear storage conditions. area in the upright position. . Do not operate the Fasten both sides of the convertible top multiple partition to the posts just below the tonneau cover. See Rear times in a short period of 0 5. Press and hold the bottom of time without starting the Storage 99. M. The windows will engine to avoid draining the 2. Close the trunk. automatically lower. vehicle battery. 3. Start the vehicle or place it in 6. After the convertible top is (Continued) ACC/ACCESSORY. completely open, a DIC 4. When possible, operate the message displays. Release the convertible top when the switch. vehicle is stopped. The top can be operated while driving Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If the radio is on, the sound may be will take approximately Troubleshooting muted for a brief time due to a new 25 seconds. Make sure the top Check the following if the audio system equalization being operation can be completed loaded. before that speed is reached. convertible top switch M is not operating: Closing the Convertible Top . The ignition should be in ACC/ 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, covers are closed and the sun or Retained Accessory Power visors are stored in the center (RAP) should be active. mount position. . The trunk lid should be closed 2. Remove all objects from the and the trunk partition in place. top of the tonneau cover and A DIC message will display. forward of the partition. Place the partition in the rear storage . If the ONLY MANUAL area in the upright position. OPERATION OF TOP Fasten both sides of the POSSIBLE message is partition to the posts just below displayed on the DIC, see the tonneau cover. See Rear “Manual Movement of Top” later 6. Press and hold the top of M. in this section. Storage 0 99. The windows will automatically 3. Close the trunk. lower. . At cooler outside temperatures, the convertible top may not 4. Start the vehicle or place it in 7. After the convertible top is open. It is possible to close the ACC/ACCESSORY. completely closed, a DIC top down to temperatures of message displays. Release the 5. When possible, operate the about −20 °C (−4 °F). A DIC switch. Raise the windows if message will display if the top convertible top when the needed. vehicle is stopped. The top can will not open due to low be operated while driving If the radio is on, the sound may be temperature. If necessary, move below 50 km/h (31 mph) and muted for a brief time due to a new the vehicle to a heated indoor will stop if that speed is audio system equalization being area to operate the top. exceeded. The top operation loaded. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. If the top has recently been . The windows cannot close while Beeps and DIC messages will be cycled repeatedly or left in an the top is moving. displayed before the top will move. intermediate state, it will be . When driving with the top not When this occurs, immediately finish temporarily disabled. A DIC fully secured, chimes can be the convertible top operation by message displays. Normal heard above 80 km/h (50 mph). pressing M again until it operation will be restored within completes. 10 minutes after the system has If the vehicle battery has been cooled. disconnected and reconnected, the If the top cannot be secured, keep fuses were pulled or replaced, or a clear of the top components. In . If the vehicle battery is low, the jump start was performed, the TOP some conditions the top may move power top operation may be NOT SECURE message may quickly. disabled. Try to start the vehicle. A DIC message displays. display. Press and hold M to Do not drive with the convertible top open/close the top until this in an unsecured position. The top . If the battery has recently been message is cleared. components may move reconnected or if the vehicle has unexpectedly. In some cases the been jump started, the top may See Convertible Top Messages 0 135. top may not be able to be power not operate until the power operated. If this occurs, follow the windows have been indexed. Partial Top Cycling DIC messages displayed. Complete the power window indexing procedure. See Power If the convertible top operation is If the tonneau cover is not secured Windows 0 47. stopped before completion, the top and latched, and the vehicle is will temporarily hold its position. moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the See Convertible Top If the ignition is in ACC/ tonneau cover may automatically 0 Messages 135. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, the top move to a stable position. Other features may be affected will be held for up to five minutes, See Convertible Top while operating the convertible top: then pulse down. If the vehicle is Messages 0 135. moving or off, the amount of time . The trunk can only be opened will vary from a few seconds to with the key until the convertible about a minute. top is completely opened or closed. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Manual Movement of Top If the DIC displays the ONLY MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP POSSIBLE message: 1. Press M to 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 1. On each side of the tonneau 2. Lift and move the convertible then work normally. cover, lift and pivot rearward top forward by pulling on both into the fully open position. sides of the front bow into the If the top does not respond in either Hold the front and rear of the fully closed position. direction, take it to your dealer for tonneau cover at the service. If the top is retracted but same time. not latched, use the following procedure to manually close the convertible top and tonneau cover if needed. This requires more than one person. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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3. Lock the front of the convertible the top, and a brush can chafe the top to the frame by popping out threads in the top fabric. Do not use the small cover, inserting a hex detergents, harsh cleaners, wrench, and turning clockwise solvents, or bleaching agents. until it stops. Wet the entire top and let the soap 4. Lift up the tension bow on both remain on the fabric for a few sides and raise the tonneau minutes. Wash evenly to avoid cover to approximately the half spots or rings. When the top is very raised position, and then allow dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner. it to slide into the closed Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle, position. then let the top dry in direct sunlight. 5. Lower the tension bow. To protect the convertible top: The vehicle can now be driven to . Make sure the convertible top is your dealer for service. The completely dry before lowering it. convertible top will not be . Do not get any cleaner on the completely waterproof and should vehicle's painted finish; it could not be driven over 80 km/h (50 mph) leave streaks. in this position. Cleaning the Convertible Top The convertible top should be cleaned often. Do not use high-pressure car washes as these may cause water to enter the vehicle. Hand wash the convertible top in partial shade. Use mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft sponge. A chamois or cloth may leave lint on Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With Seats and Airbag System ...... 68 the Safety Belt in the Restraints Where Are the Airbags? ...... 70 Rear Seat) ...... 93 When Should an Airbag Securing Child Restraints (With Inflate? ...... 72 the Safety Belt in the Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag Front Seat) ...... 95 Head Restraints ...... 57 Inflate? ...... 73 How Does an Airbag Front Seats Restrain? ...... 73 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 57 What Will You See after an Reclining Seatbacks ...... 58 Airbag Inflates? ...... 73 Memory Seats ...... 58 Passenger Sensing System . . . 75 Seatback Latches ...... 60 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Heated and Ventilated Front Vehicle ...... 79 Seats ...... 60 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 79 Rear Seats Airbag System Check ...... 80 Rear Seats ...... 62 Replacing Airbag System Parts Safety Belts after a Crash ...... 80 Safety Belts ...... 62 Child Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Older Children ...... 81 Properly ...... 63 Infants and Young Children . . . . 83 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 64 Child Restraint Systems ...... 85 Safety Belt Use During Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 87 Pregnancy ...... 66 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Safety Belt Extender ...... 67 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 88 Safety System Check ...... 67 Replacing LATCH System Parts Safety Belt Care ...... 67 After a Crash ...... 93 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...... 68 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Seats and Restraints 57 Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the Front Seats top of the restraint is at the same The vehicle’s front seats have height as the top of the occupant's adjustable head restraints in the head. This position reduces the Power Seat Adjustment outboard seating positions. chance of a neck injury in a crash.
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With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To adjust a power seat: To raise or lower the head restraint, . Move the seat forward or press the button located on the side rearward by sliding the of the head restraint, and pull up or horizontal control forward or push the head restraint down, and rearward. release the button. Pull and push on . Raise or lower the front part of the head restraint after the button is the seat cushion by moving the released to make sure that it is front of the horizontal control up locked in place. or down. The front outboard head restraints . Raise or lower the entire seat by are not removable. moving the entire horizontal control up or down. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control { Warning rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward Sitting in a reclined position when to raise. the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled Memory Seats up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you Do not have a seatback reclined if could go into it, receiving neck or the vehicle is moving. other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, and B vehicle is in motion, have the (Exit) buttons on the driver door are seatback upright. Then sit well used to manually store and recall back in the seat and wear the memory settings for the driver seat safety belt properly. and outside mirrors. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Storing Memory Positions 1, 2, or B before the stored If the vehicle’s driver has changed, To store positions to the 1 and 2 positions are reached stops the in some vehicles the Driver ID may buttons: recall. be displayed for the first few ignition cycles. 1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN/ Automatically Recalling Memory START or ACC/ACCESSORY. Positions (Auto Memory Recall) Easy Exit Recall 2. Adjust the driver seat and the If programmed on in vehicle Easy exit recall automatically outside mirrors on some personalization, the Auto activates when one of the following vehicles to the desired driving (Automatic) Memory Recall feature occurs: position. automatically recalls the current . The vehicle is turned off and the 3. Press and release SET. A beep driver’s previously stored 1 or 2 driver door is opened within a will sound. position when the ignition is short time. changed from OFF to ON/RUN/ 4. Immediately press and hold 1 START or ACC/ACCESSORY. . The vehicle is turned off with the until two beeps sound. driver door open. See “Auto Memory Recall” under To stop recall movement, press one 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second “Comfort and Convenience” in driver using 2. Vehicle Personalization 0 144. of the memory, driver seat, or outside mirror controls. To store positions to the B (Exit) To stop recall movement, press one Obstructions button and easy exit features, of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls. repeat Steps 1–4 using B to store If something has blocked the driver your position for getting out of the RKE transmitters are not labeled seat while recalling a memory vehicle. with a number. If your memory seat position, the recall may stop. position is stored to 1 or 2, but this Remove the obstruction. Then do Manually Recalling Memory position is not automatically one of the following: Positions recalling, then store your positions . If automatically or manually Press and hold 1, 2, or B to to the other button or switch RKE recalling the stored memory manually recall the previously transmitters with the other driver. position, press and hold the stored memory positions. Releasing appropriate manual control for Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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two seconds. Try recalling again Seatback Latches To return the seatback to the upright by pressing the appropriate position, lift the seatback and memory button. manually push it rearward until it . If automatically recalling the locks in place. Push and pull on the position, press and hold the seatback to make sure it is locked. appropriate manual control for Do not use the power recline control the memory item that is not on the outboard side of the seat to recalling for two seconds. Try raise the seatback. See Reclining recalling again by opening the Seatbacks 0 58. driver door and pressing K on the RKE transmitter. Heated and Ventilated . If recalling the exit position, Front Seats press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit { Warning feature not recalling for To access the rear seats, pull up on two seconds. Then try recalling the latch on the top of the driver or If you cannot feel temperature the exit position again. front passenger seatback. Fold the change or pain to the skin, the seatback forward. If the memory position is still not seat heater may cause burns. To recalling, see your dealer for reduce the risk of burns, people service. { Warning with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, If either seatback is not locked, it especially for long periods of could move forward in a sudden time. Do not place anything on stop or crash. That could cause the seat that insulates against injury to the person sitting there. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, Always push and pull on the cover, or similar item. This may seatbacks to be sure they are cause the seat heater to locked. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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The passenger seat may take The heated seat indicator lights do Warning (Continued) longer to heat up. not turn on during a remote start. overheat. An overheated seat Press { or C to turn on the The temperature performance of an heater may cause a burn or may ventilated seat. A light indicates this unoccupied seat may be reduced. damage the seat. feature is on. This is normal. Press the button once for the The heated seats will not turn on highest setting. With each press of during a remote start unless they the button, the ventilated seat will are enabled in the vehicle change to the next lower setting, personalization menu. See Remote 0 and then the off setting. Three lights Vehicle Start 35 and Vehicle 0 indicate the highest setting, and one Personalization 144. light indicates the lowest. Remote Start Auto Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on If available, the engine must be automatically during a remote start. running to operate. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use Press L or M to turn on the heated the heated seats after the vehicle is seat. A light indicates this feature started. is on. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated 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. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Rear Seats { Warning Safety Belts If equipped, the coupe seat can be This section describes how to use folded for more cargo space. The A safety belt that is improperly safety belts properly, and some rear seat has two designated routed, not properly attached, things not to do. seating positions. Fold the seat only or twisted will not provide the when the vehicle is parked. protection needed in a crash. The { Warning person wearing the belt could be To fold the seatback down: seriously injured. After raising the Do not let anyone ride where a rear seatback, always check to be safety belt cannot be worn sure that the safety belts are properly. In a crash, if you or your properly routed and attached, and passenger(s) are not wearing are not twisted. safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing Lift the seatback up to raise it, and safety belts. You can be seriously push it back to lock it into place. injured or killed by hitting things Make sure the safety belt is not inside the vehicle harder or by twisted or caught in the seatback. being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. 1. Pull on the strap on the top of It is extremely dangerous to ride the rear seatback. in a cargo area, inside or outside 2. Fold the seatback down. of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear safety vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts? passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you. the vehicle that is not equipped A: Airbags are supplemental It could be the windshield, the systems only. They work with with seats and safety belts. instrument panel, or the safety belts! safety belts — not instead of Always wear a safety belt, and When you wear a safety belt, you them. Whether or not an airbag check that all passenger(s) are and the vehicle slow down together. is provided, all occupants still restrained properly too. There is more time to stop because have to buckle up to get the you stop over a longer distance and, most protection. This vehicle has indicators as a when worn properly, your strongest Also, in nearly all states and in reminder to buckle the safety belts. bones take the forces from the all Canadian provinces, the law See Safety Belt Reminders 0 119. safety belts. That is why wearing requires wearing safety belts. safety belts makes such good Why Safety Belts Work sense. How to Wear Safety Belts Questions and Answers About Properly Safety Belts This section is only for people of Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle adult size. after a crash if I am wearing a There are special things to know safety belt? about safety belts and children, and A: You could be — whether you are there are different rules for smaller wearing a safety belt or not. children and infants. If a child will be Your chance of being conscious riding in the vehicle, see Older during and after a crash, so you Children 0 81 or Infants and Young can unbuckle and get out, is Children 0 83. Follow those rules for much greater if you are belted. everyone's protection. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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It is very important for all occupants pelvic bones and you would be Lap-Shoulder Belt to buckle up. Statistics show that less likely to slide under the lap unbelted people are hurt more often belt. If you slid under it, the belt All seating positions in the vehicle in crashes than those who are would apply force on your have a lap-shoulder belt. wearing safety belts. abdomen. This could cause The following instructions explain There are important things to know serious or even fatal injuries. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt about wearing a safety belt properly. . Wear the shoulder belt over the properly. shoulder and across the chest. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is These parts of the body are best adjustable, so you can sit up able to take belt restraining straight. To see how, see forces. The shoulder belt locks if “Seats” in the Index. there is a sudden stop or crash.
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You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. . Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become . Sit up straight and always keep loose or twisted. your feet on the floor in front of you. . Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or . Always use the correct buckle behind your back. for your seating position. . Never route the lap or . Wear the lap part of the belt low shoulder belt over an and snug on the hips, just armrest. touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull and start again. See the HP the belt across you. Do not let supplement for more it get twisted. information. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be 4. To make the lap part tight, pull engaged. If this happens, let up on the shoulder belt. the belt go back all the way and start again. 3. Push the latch plate into the Engaging the child restraint buckle until it clicks. locking feature in the front outboard seating position may Pull up on the latch plate to affect the passenger sensing make sure it is secure. If the system. See Passenger belt is not long enough, see Sensing System 0 75. Safety Belt Extender 0 67. On some models, if the Position the release button on shoulder portion of the driver the buckle so that the safety belt is pulled out all the way, belt could be quickly unbuckled the Automatic Locking if necessary. Retractor (ALR) feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To unlatch the belt, push the button activation are met. Safety belt Comfort guides are available on the buckle. The belt should pretensioners can also help tighten through your dealer for the rear return to its stowed position. the safety belts in a side crash or a outboard seating positions. Always stow the safety belt slowly. rollover event. Instructions are included with the If the safety belt webbing returns Pretensioners work only once. If the guide. quickly to the stowed position, the pretensioners activate in a crash, retractor may lock and cannot be the pretensioners and probably Safety Belt Use During pulled out. If this happens, pull the other parts of the vehicle's safety Pregnancy safety belt straight out firmly to belt system will need to be replaced. Safety belts work for everyone, unlock the webbing, and then See Replacing Safety Belt System including pregnant women. Like all release it. If the webbing is still Parts after a Crash 0 68. occupants, they are more likely to locked in the retractor, see your Do not sit on the outboard safety be seriously injured if they do not dealer. belt while entering or exiting the wear safety belts. Before a door is closed, be sure the vehicle or at any time while sitting in safety belt is out of the way. If a the seat. Sitting on the safety belt door is slammed against a safety can damage the webbing and belt, damage can occur to both the hardware. safety belt and the vehicle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Safety Belt Pretensioners Guides This vehicle has safety belt Rear safety belt comfort guides may pretensioners for the front outboard provide added safety belt comfort occupants. Although the safety belt for older children who have pretensioners cannot be seen, they outgrown booster seats and for are part of the safety belt assembly. some adults. When installed on a They can help tighten the safety shoulder belt, the comfort guide belts during the early stages of a positions the shoulder belt away moderate to severe frontal, near from the neck and head. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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A pregnant woman should wear a safety belt. For more information, lap-shoulder belt, and the lap see the instruction sheet that comes { Warning portion should be worn as low as with the extender. possible, below the rounding, Do not bleach or dye safety belt throughout the pregnancy. Safety System Check webbing. It may severely weaken the webbing. In a crash, they The best way to protect the fetus is Check that the safety belt reminder, might not be able to provide to protect the mother. When a safety safety belts, buckles, latch plates, adequate protection. Clean and belt is worn properly, it is more likely and retractors, are all working rinse safety belt webbing only that the fetus will not be hurt in a properly. Look for any other loose or with mild soap and lukewarm crash. For pregnant women, as for damaged safety belt system parts water. Allow the webbing to dry. anyone, the key to making safety that might keep a safety belt system belts effective is wearing them from performing properly. See your properly. dealer to have it repaired. Torn or Safety belts should be properly frayed safety belts may not protect cared for and maintained. Safety Belt Extender you in a crash. They can rip apart Safety belt hardware should be kept If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten under impact forces. If a belt is torn dry and free of dust or debris. As around you, you should use it. or frayed, have it replaced necessary exterior hard surfaces immediately. and safety belt webbing may be But if a safety belt is not long Make sure the safety belt reminder lightly cleaned with mild soap and enough, your dealer will order you water. Ensure there is not excessive an extender. When you go in to light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders 0 119. dust or debris in the mechanism. order it, take the heaviest coat you If dust or debris exists in the system will wear, so the extender will be Keep safety belts clean and dry. 0 please see the dealer. Parts may long enough for you. To help avoid See Safety Belt Care 67. need to be replaced to ensure personal injury, do not let someone proper functionality of the system. else use it, and use it only for the Safety Belt Care seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never Keep belts clean and dry. use it for securing child restraints. To wear it, attach it to the regular Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
68 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a But the safety belt assemblies that The vehicle has the following Crash were used during any crash may airbags: have been stressed or damaged. . A frontal airbag for the driver. { Warning See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or . A frontal airbag for the front A crash can damage the safety replaced. outboard passenger. belt system in the vehicle. New parts and repairs may be . A knee airbag for the driver. A damaged safety belt system necessary even if the safety belt . A knee airbag for the front may not properly protect the system was not being used at the outboard passenger. person using it, resulting in time of the crash. serious injury or even death in a . A seat-mounted side impact Have the safety belt pretensioners crash. To help make sure the airbag for the driver. checked if the vehicle has been in a safety belt systems are working crash, or if the airbag readiness light . A seat-mounted side impact properly after a crash, have them stays on after you start the vehicle airbag for the front outboard inspected and any necessary or while you are driving. See Airbag passenger. replacements made as soon as Readiness Light 0 119. The vehicle may have the following possible. airbags: . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. . A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on the trim or on a label { Warning { Warning near the deployment opening. You can be severely injured or Because airbags inflate with great For frontal airbags, the word killed in a crash if you are not force and faster than the blink of AIRBAG is on the center of the wearing your safety belt, even an eye, anyone who is up steering wheel for the driver and on with airbags. Airbags are against, or very close to any the instrument panel for the front designed to work with safety airbag when it inflates can be outboard passenger. belts, not replace them. Also, seriously injured or killed. Do not For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG airbags are not designed to inflate sit unnecessarily close to any is on the lower part of the in every crash. In some crashes airbag, as you would be if sitting instrument panel. safety belts are the only restraint. on the edge of the seat or leaning For seat-mounted side impact See When Should an Airbag forward. Safety belts help keep airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the Inflate? 0 72. you in position before and during side of the seat closest to the door. Wearing your safety belt during a a crash. Always wear a safety belt, even with airbags. The driver For roof-rail airbags, the word crash helps reduce your chance should sit as far back as possible AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags while still maintaining control of Airbags are designed to supplement the vehicle. The safety belts and the protection provided by safety are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the the front outboard passenger belts. Even though today's airbags airbags are most effective when are also designed to help reduce vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is you are sitting well back and the risk of injury from the force of an upright in the seat with both feet inflating bag, all airbags must inflate an airbag for that person. on the floor. very quickly to do their job. Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger { Warning frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 81 or Infants and Young Children 0 83.
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard There is an airbag readiness light passenger knee airbag is below the on the instrument cluster, which glove box. shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 119. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Coupe Models, Driver Side Shown, Convertible Models, Driver Side Coupe Models, Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Shown, Passenger Side Similar Passenger Side Similar On coupe models, the driver and On convertible models, the driver On coupe models, the roof-rail front outboard passenger and front outboard passenger airbags for the driver, front outboard seat-mounted side impact airbags seat-mounted side impact airbags passenger, and second row are in the sides of the seatbacks are in the sides of the seatbacks outboard passengers are in the closest to the door. closest to the door. ceiling above the side windows.
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Deployment thresholds are used to whether the object is fixed or Warning (Continued) predict how severe a crash is likely moving, rigid or deformable, narrow to be in time for the airbags to or wide. inflating airbag must be kept inflate and help restrain the Frontal airbags are not intended to clear. Do not put anything occupants. The vehicle has between an occupant and an inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear electronic sensors that help the impacts, or in many side impacts. airbag, and do not attach or put airbag system determine the anything on the steering wheel severity of the impact. Deployment In addition, the vehicle has hub or on or near any other thresholds can vary with specific advanced technology frontal airbag covering. vehicle design. airbags. Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint Do not use seat accessories that Frontal airbags are designed to according to crash severity. block the inflation path of a inflate in moderate to severe frontal seat-mounted side impact airbag. or near frontal crashes to help Knee airbags are designed to inflate reduce the potential for severe in moderate to severe frontal or Never secure anything to the roof injuries, mainly to the driver's or near frontal impacts. Knee airbags of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags front outboard passenger's head are not designed to inflate during by routing a rope or tie‐down and chest. vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, through any door or window or in many side impacts. opening. If you do, the path of an Whether the frontal airbags will or The vehicle also has a seat position inflating roof-rail airbag will be should inflate is not based primarily sensor that enables the sensing blocked. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends on what is hit, the system to monitor the position of the direction of the impact, and how front outboard passenger seat. The When Should an Airbag quickly the vehicle slows down. passenger seat position sensor and the passenger safety belt buckle Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at provide information that is used to different crash speeds depending on This vehicle is equipped with determine if the passenger knee whether the vehicle hits an object airbags. See Airbag System 0 68. airbag should inflate. straight on or at an angle, and Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment threshold. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags, are designed to inflate in moderate if equipped, are designed to help to severe side crashes depending Inflate? contain the head and chest of on the location of the impact. In a deployment event, the sensing occupants in the outboard seating Seat-mounted side impact airbags system sends an electrical signal positions in the first and second are not designed to inflate in frontal triggering a release of gas from the rows. The rollover capable roof-rail impacts, near frontal impacts, inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbags are designed to help reduce rollovers, or rear impacts. airbag causing the bag to break out the risk of full or partial ejection in A seat-mounted side impact airbag of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, rollover events, although no system is designed to inflate on the side of and related hardware are all part of can prevent all such ejections. the vehicle that is struck. the airbag module. But airbags would not help in many Roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are For airbag locations, see Where Are types of collisions, primarily designed to inflate in moderate to the Airbags? 0 70. because the occupant's motion is severe side crashes depending on not toward those airbags. See When the location of the impact. In How Does an Airbag Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 72. addition, these roof-rail airbags are Restrain? Airbags should never be regarded designed to inflate during a rollover as anything more than a supplement or in a severe frontal impact. In moderate to severe frontal or to safety belts. Roof-rail airbags are not designed near frontal collisions, even belted to inflate in rear impacts. Both occupants can contact the steering roof-rail airbags will inflate when wheel or the instrument panel. In What Will You See after either side of the vehicle is struck, moderate to severe side collisions, an Airbag Inflates? if the sensing system predicts that even belted occupants can contact After the frontal, knee, and the vehicle is about to roll over on the inside of the vehicle. seat-mounted side impact airbags its side, or in a severe frontal Airbags supplement the protection inflate, they quickly deflate, so impact. provided by safety belts by quickly that some people may not In any particular crash, no one can distributing the force of the impact even realize an airbag inflated. say whether an airbag should have more evenly over the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least inflated simply because of the occupant's body. partially inflated for some time after vehicle damage or repair costs. they inflate. Some components of Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? 0 70. by opening a window or a door. the vehicle, such as the fuel If you experience breathing system, brake and steering The parts of the airbag that come problems following an airbag systems, etc. Even if the vehicle into contact with you may be warm, deployment, you should seek appears to be drivable after a but not too hot to touch. There may medical attention. moderate crash, there may be be some smoke and dust coming concealed damage that could from the vents in the deflated make it difficult to safely operate airbags. Airbag inflation does not The vehicle has a feature that may the vehicle. prevent the driver from seeing out of automatically unlock the doors, turn the windshield or being able to steer on the interior lamps and hazard Use caution if you should attempt the vehicle, nor does it prevent warning flashers, and shut off the to restart the engine after a crash people from leaving the vehicle. fuel system after the airbags inflate. has occurred. The feature may also activate, { Warning without airbag inflation, after an event that exceeds a predetermined In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are When an airbag inflates, there threshold. You can lock the doors, broken by vehicle deformation. may be dust in the air. This dust turn off the interior lamps, and turn Additional windshield breakage may could cause breathing problems off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those also occur from the front outboard for people with a history of passenger airbag. asthma or other breathing trouble. features. To avoid this, everyone in the . Airbags are designed to inflate vehicle should get out as soon as { Warning only once. After an airbag it is safe to do so. If you have inflates, you will need some new A crash severe enough to inflate parts for the airbag system. breathing problems but cannot the airbags may have also If you do not get them, the get out of the vehicle after an damaged important functions in airbag system will not be there airbag inflates, then get fresh air (Continued) to help protect you in another (Continued) crash. A new system will include Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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airbag modules and possibly The passenger sensing system other parts. The service manual works with sensors that are part of for the vehicle covers the need the front outboard passenger seat to replace other parts. and safety belt. The sensors are . The vehicle has a crash sensing designed to detect the presence of and diagnostic module which a properly seated occupant and records information after a United States determine if the front outboard crash. See Vehicle Data passenger frontal airbag and knee Recording and Privacy 0 366 airbag should be allowed to inflate and Event Data or not. Recorders 0 366. According to accident statistics, . Let only qualified technicians children are safer when properly work on the airbag systems. secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight Improper service can mean that Canada and Mexico an airbag system will not work and size. properly. See your dealer for The words ON and OFF, or the Whenever possible, children aged service. symbol for on and off, will be visible 12 and under should be secured in during the system check. When the a rear seating position. Passenger Sensing system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to System on and off will be visible. See the rear-facing child is so great, The vehicle has a passenger Passenger Airbag Status if the airbag inflates. sensing system for the front Indicator 0 120. outboard passenger position. The The passenger sensing system passenger airbag status indicator turns off the front outboard will light on the overhead console passenger frontal airbag and knee when the vehicle is started. airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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and knee airbag, the off indicator { Warning Warning (Continued) will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are off. See A child in a rear-facing child the front outboard passenger Passenger Airbag Status restraint can be seriously injured seat, always move the seat as far Indicator 0 120. or killed if the passenger frontal back as it will go. It is better to airbag inflates. This is because secure child restraints in the rear The passenger sensing system is the back of the rear-facing child seat. Consider using another designed to turn on the front restraint would be very close to vehicle to transport the child outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system the inflating airbag. A child in a when a rear seat is not available. senses that a person of adult size is forward-facing child restraint can sitting properly in the front outboard be seriously injured or killed if the The passenger sensing system is passenger seat. When the passenger frontal airbag inflates designed to turn off the front passenger sensing system has and the passenger seat is in a outboard passenger frontal airbag allowed the airbag(s) to be enabled, forward position. and knee airbag if: the on indicator will light and stay lit Even if the passenger sensing . The front outboard passenger as a reminder that the airbag(s) are system has turned off the front seat is unoccupied. active. outboard passenger airbag(s), no . The system determines an infant For some children, including system is fail-safe. No one can is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for guarantee that an airbag will not very small adults, the passenger deploy under some unusual . A front outboard passenger sensing system may or may not turn circumstance, even though the takes his/her weight off of the off the front outboard passenger airbag(s) are off. seat for a period of time. frontal airbag and knee airbag, . There is a critical problem with depending upon the person’s Never put a rear-facing child seating posture and body build. restraint in the front seat, even if the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. Everyone in the vehicle who has the airbag is off. If securing a outgrown child restraints should forward-facing child restraint in When the passenger sensing wear a safety belt properly — (Continued) system has turned off the front whether or not there is an airbag for outboard passenger frontal airbag that person. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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3. Remove any additional items seatback and adjust the seat { Warning from the seat such as blankets, cushion, if adjustable, to make cushions, seat covers, seat sure that the vehicle seatback If the airbag readiness light ever heaters, or seat massagers. is not pushing the child comes on and stays on, it means restraint into the seat cushion. that something may be wrong 4. Reinstall the child restraint with the airbag system. To help following the directions Also make sure the child avoid injury to yourself or others, provided by the child restraint restraint is not trapped under have the vehicle serviced right manufacturer and refer to the vehicle head restraint. Securing Child Restraints (With If this happens, adjust the head away. See Airbag Readiness the Safety Belt in the Rear restraint. See Head Light 0 119 for more information, Seat) 0 93 or Securing Child Restraints 0 57. including important safety Restraints (With the Safety Belt 6. Restart the vehicle. information. in the Front Seat) 0 95. The passenger sensing system may Make sure the safety belt If the On Indicator Is Lit for a or may not turn off the airbags for a retractor is locked by pulling child in a child restraint depending Child Restraint the shoulder belt all the way upon the child’s size. It is better to The passenger sensing system is out of the retractor when secure the child restraint in a rear designed to turn off the front installing the child restraint, seat. Never put a rear-facing child outboard passenger frontal airbag even if the child restraint is restraint in the front seat, even if the and knee airbag if the system equipped with a safety belt on indicator is not lit. determines that an infant is present lock-off. When the retractor in a child restraint. If a child restraint lock is set, the belt can be has been installed and the on tightened but not pulled out of indicator is lit: the retractor. 1. Turn the vehicle off. 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the 2. Remove the child restraint from vehicle, the on indicator is still the vehicle. lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as { Warning blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat If the front outboard passenger massagers. airbag is turned off for an adult-sized occupant, the airbag 3. Place the seatback in the fully will not be able to inflate and help upright position. protect that person in a crash, 4. Have the person sit upright in resulting in an increased risk of the seat, centered on the seat serious injury or even death. An cushion, with legs comfortably adult-sized occupant should not extended. ride in the front outboard 5. If the shoulder portion of the passenger seat, if the passenger belt is pulled out all the way, airbag off indicator is lit. the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This If a person of adult size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting may unintentionally cause the the front outboard passenger seat, System Operation passenger sensing system to but the off indicator is lit, it could be turn the airbag off for some Safety belts help keep the because that person is not sitting adult-sized occupants. If this passenger in position on the seat properly in the seat or that the child happens, unbuckle the belt, let during vehicle maneuvers and restraint locking feature is engaged. the belt go back all the way, braking, which helps the passenger Use the following steps to allow the and then buckle the belt again sensing system maintain the system to detect that person and without pulling the belt out all passenger airbag status. See enable the front outboard passenger the way. “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” frontal airbag and knee airbag: in the Index for additional 6. Restart the vehicle and have 1. Turn the vehicle off. information about the importance of the person remain in this proper restraint use. position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat seatback may interfere with the are close to an airbag when it massagers can affect how well the proper operation of the passenger inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. passenger sensing system sensing system. They are probably part of the operates. We recommend that you airbag system. Be sure to follow not use seat covers or other Servicing the proper service procedures, and aftermarket equipment except when make sure the person performing approved by GM for your specific Airbag-Equipped Vehicle work for you is qualified to do so. vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Airbags affect how the vehicle 0 the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 79 should be serviced. There are parts Adding Equipment to the for more information about of the airbag system in several modifications that can affect how places around the vehicle. Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the system operates. dealer and the service manual have Adding accessories that change the The on indicator may be lit if an information about servicing the vehicle's frame, bumper system, object, such as a briefcase, vehicle and the airbag system. To height, front end, or side sheet handbag, grocery bag, laptop, purchase a service manual, see metal, may keep the airbag system or other electronic device, is put on Service Publications Ordering from working properly. The an unoccupied seat. If this is not Information 0 363. operation of the airbag system can desired, remove the object from also be affected by changing any the seat. { Warning parts of the front seats, safety belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic { Warning For up to 10 seconds after the module, steering wheel, instrument vehicle is turned off and the panel, any of the airbag modules, Stowing of articles under the battery is disconnected, an airbag ceiling or pillar garnish trim, passenger seat or between the can still inflate during improper overhead console, front sensors, passenger seat cushion and service. You can be injured if you side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Your dealer and the service manual If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail have information about the location airbags, see Different Size Tires Caution (Continued) of the airbag sensors, sensing and and Wheels 0 309 for additional diagnostic module, and airbag important information. open or break the airbag wiring. coverings. If there are any If you have to modify your vehicle opened or broken airbag In addition, the vehicle has a because you have a disability and coverings, have the airbag passenger sensing system for the you have questions about whether covering and/or airbag module front outboard passenger position, the modifications will affect the replaced. For the location of the which includes sensors that are part vehicle's airbag system, or if you airbags, see Where Are the of the passenger seat. The have questions about whether the Airbags? 0 70. See your dealer passenger sensing system may not airbag system will be affected if the operate properly if the original seat vehicle is modified for any other for service. trim is replaced with non-GM reason, call Customer Assistance. covers, upholstery, or trim; or with See Customer Assistance Replacing Airbag System GM covers, upholstery, or trim Offices 0 356. designed for a different vehicle. Any Parts after a Crash object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag System Check heater or a comfort-enhancing pad { Warning or device, installed under or on top The airbag system does not need of the seat fabric, could also regularly scheduled maintenance or A crash can damage the airbag interfere with the operation of the replacement. Make sure the airbag systems in the vehicle. passenger sensing system. This readiness light is working. See A damaged airbag system may 0 could either prevent proper Airbag Readiness Light 119. not properly protect you and your deployment of the passenger passenger(s) in a crash, resulting airbag(s) or prevent the passenger Caution in serious injury or even death. To sensing system from properly help make sure the airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s). If an airbag covering is damaged, systems are working properly See Passenger Sensing opened, or broken, the airbag after a crash, have them System 0 75. may not work properly. Do not (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Seats and Restraints 81 Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that inspected and any necessary Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a replacements made as soon as lap-shoulder belt until the child possible. passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. If an airbag inflates, you will need to Do the knees bend at the seat replace airbag system parts. See edge? If yes, continue. If no, your dealer for service. return to the booster seat. If the airbag readiness light stays on . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. after the vehicle is started or comes Does the shoulder belt rest on on when you are driving, the airbag the shoulder? If yes, continue. system may not work properly. Have If no, try using the rear safety the vehicle serviced right away. See belt comfort guide, if available. 0 Airbag Readiness Light 119. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt Older children who have outgrown ” 0 64. If a comfort guide is not booster seats should wear the available, or if the shoulder belt vehicle s safety belts. ’ still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts wear safety belts? properly. A: An older child should wear a { Warning lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The belt should not cross the face or safety belt cannot properly spread neck. The lap belt should fit the impact forces. In a crash, they snugly below the hips, just can be crushed together and { Warning touching the top of the thighs. seriously injured. A safety belt This applies belt force to the must be used by only one person Never allow a child to wear the child's pelvic bones in a crash. at a time. safety belt with the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the behind their back. A child can be abdomen, which could cause seriously injured by not wearing severe or even fatal internal the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a injuries in a crash. crash, the child would not be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder The child could move too far Belt 0 64. forward increasing the chance of According to accident statistics, head and neck injury. The child children are safer when properly might also slide under the lap restrained in a rear seating position. belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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restraints. In fact, the law in every Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) state in the United States and in children ride in vehicles, they should every Canadian province says have the protection provided by That could cause serious or fatal children up to some age must be appropriate child restraints. Neither injuries. The shoulder belt should restrained while in a vehicle. the vehicle's safety belt system nor go over the shoulder and across its airbag system is designed the chest. { Warning for them. Children who are not restrained Children can be seriously injured properly can strike other people, or strangled if a shoulder belt is or can be thrown out of the vehicle. wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but { Warning cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is Never hold an infant or a child pulled all the way out of the while riding in a vehicle. Due to retractor. It unlocks when the crash forces, an infant or a child shoulder belt is allowed to go all will become so heavy it is not the way back into the retractor, possible to hold it during a crash. but it cannot do this if it is For example, in a crash at only wrapped around a child’s neck. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) If the shoulder belt is locked and infant will suddenly become a Infants and Young tightened around a child’s neck, 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's Children the only way to loosen the belt is arms. An infant or child should be to cut it. secured in an appropriate Everyone in a vehicle needs restraint. protection! This includes infants and Never leave children unattended all other children. Neither the in a vehicle and never allow distance traveled nor the age and children to play with the safety size of the traveler changes the belts. need, for everyone, to use safety Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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For each type of child restraint, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints Child restraints are devices used to { Warning available for children with special restrain, seat, or position children in needs. Children who are up against, the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats. or very close to, any airbag when { Warning it inflates can be seriously injured There are three basic types of or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraints: To reduce the risk of neck and child restraint in the front . Forward-facing child restraints head injury in a crash, infants and outboard seat. Secure a toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint in a rear . Rearward-facing child restraints rear-facing child restraint until age seat. It is also better to secure a . Belt-positioning booster seats two, or until they reach the forward-facing child restraint in a maximum height and weight limits The proper child restraint for your of their child restraint. rear seat. If you must secure a child depends on their size, weight, forward-facing child restraint in and age, and also on whether the the front outboard seat, always child restraint is compatible with the move the front passenger seat as vehicle in which it will be used. far back as it will go. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Child Restraint Systems { Warning
A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal Forward-Facing Child Seat injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child restraint crash, young children should provides restraint for the child's A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. always be secured in appropriate restraint with the seating surface child restraints. against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Securing an Add-On Child When securing an add-on child Restraint in the Vehicle restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which { Warning may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. A child can be seriously injured or The child restraint instructions are killed in a crash if the child important, so if they are not restraint is not properly secured in available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured using the vehicle’s safety belt or child restraint can move around in a LATCH system, following the collision or sudden stop and injure Booster Seats instructions that came with that people in the vehicle. Be sure to A belt-positioning booster seat is child restraint and the instructions properly secure any child restraint in used for children who have in this manual. the vehicle — even when no child is outgrown their forward-facing child in it. restraint. Boosters are designed to To help reduce the chance of injury, In some areas of the United States improve the fit of the vehicle's safety the child restraint must be secured and Canada, Certified Child belt system until the child is large in the vehicle. Child restraint Passenger Safety Technicians enough for the vehicle safety belts systems must be secured in vehicle (CPSTs) are available to inspect to fit properly without a booster seat. seats by lap belts or the lap belt and demonstrate how to correctly See the safety belt fit test in Older use and install child restraints. In 0 portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Children 81. the LATCH system. See Lower the U.S., refer to the National Anchors and Tethers for Children Highway Traffic Safety (LATCH System) 0 88 for more Administration (NHTSA) website to information. Children can be locate the nearest child safety seat endangered in a crash if the child inspection station. For CPST restraint is not properly secured in availability in Canada, check with the vehicle. Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { Warning Warning (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child the front seat, always move the { Warning restraint can be seriously injured front passenger seat as far back or killed if the front passenger as it will go. It is better to secure A child can be seriously injured or airbag inflates. This is because the child restraint in a rear seat. killed in a crash if the child is not the back of the rear-facing child properly secured in the child See Passenger Sensing System restraint would be very close to restraint. Secure the child 0 75 for additional information. the inflating airbag. A child in a properly following the instructions forward-facing child restraint can that came with that child restraint. be seriously injured or killed if the When securing a child restraint in a front passenger airbag inflates rear seating position, study the Where to Put the and the passenger seat is in a instructions that came with the child forward position. restraint to make sure it is Restraint compatible with this vehicle. Even if the passenger sensing According to accident statistics, Child restraints and booster seats system has turned off the front children and infants are safer when vary considerably in size, and some passenger frontal airbag, no properly restrained in an appropriate may fit in certain seating positions child restraint secured in a rear system is fail-safe. No one can better than others. seating position. guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual Depending on where you place the Whenever possible, children aged circumstance, even though it is child restraint and the size of the 12 and under should be secured in turned off. child restraint, you may not be able a rear seating position. to access adjacent safety belts or Secure rear-facing child restraints Never put a rear-facing child LATCH anchors for additional in a rear seat, even if the airbag restraint in the front. This is because passengers or child restraints. the risk to the rear-facing child is so is off. If you secure a Adjacent seating positions should great if the airbag deploys. forward-facing child restraint in not be used if the child restraint (Continued) prevents access to or interferes with the routing of the safety belt. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Wherever a child restraint is rear-facing and forward-facing child The LATCH anchorage system can installed, be sure to follow the seats can be properly installed be used until the combined weight instructions that came with the child using either the LATCH anchors or of the child plus the child restraint is restraint system and secure the the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt child restraint system properly. use both the safety belts and the alone instead of the LATCH Keep in mind that an unsecured LATCH anchorage system to secure anchorage system once the child restraint can move around in a a rear-facing or forward-facing combined weight is more than collision or sudden stop and injure child seat. 29.5 kg (65 lbs). people in the vehicle. Be sure to Booster seats use the vehicle’s See Securing Child Restraints (With properly secure any child restraint in safety belts to secure the child in the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) the vehicle — even when no child is the booster seat. If the manufacturer 0 93 or Securing Child Restraints in it. recommends that the booster seat (With the Safety Belt in the Front be secured with the LATCH system, Seat) 0 95. Lower Anchors and this can be done as long as the Child restraints built after March Tethers for Children booster seat can be positioned 2014 will be labeled with the properly and there is no interference (LATCH System) specific child weight up to which the with the proper positioning of the LATCH system can be used to The LATCH system secures a child lap-shoulder belt on the child. install the restraint. restraint during driving or in a crash. Make sure to follow the instructions The following explains how to attach LATCH attachments on the child that came with the child restraint, restraint are used to attach the child a child restraint with these and also the instructions in this attachments in the vehicle. restraint to the anchors in the manual. vehicle. The LATCH system is Not all vehicle seating positions or designed to make installation of a When installing a child restraint with child restraints have lower anchors child restraint easier. a top tether, you must also use and attachments or top tether either the lower anchors or the anchors and attachments. In this In order to use the LATCH system in safety belts to properly secure the your vehicle, you need a child case, the safety belt must be used child restraint. A child restraint must (with top tether where available) to restraint that has LATCH never be attached using only the top attachments. LATCH-compatible tether. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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secure the child restraint. See Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 93 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat) 0 95. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Convertible models do not have top tether anchors to secure a child restraint. If a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, do not use a child restraint in this vehicle because a top tether cannot be properly Lower anchors (1) are metal bars A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of anchored. built into the vehicle. There are two the child restraint to the vehicle. lower anchors for each LATCH A top tether anchor is built into the seating position that will vehicle. The top tether accommodate a child restraint with attachment (2) on the child restraint lower attachments (2). connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Some child restraints that have a H : Seating positions with two To assist in locating the lower top tether are designed for use with lower anchors. anchors, each seating position with or without the top tether being lower anchors has two labels, near attached. Others require the top Rear Seat - Convertible Model the crease between the seatback tether always to be attached. In and the seat cushion. Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Top Tether Anchors a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Rear Seat - Coupe Model
H : Seating positions with two lower anchors. Lower Anchors On coupe models, the top tether anchors are on the rear seatback filler panel.
I : Seating positions with top tether anchors. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To assist in locating the top tether Securing a Child Restraint anchors, the top tether anchor Designed for the LATCH Warning (Continued) symbol is on the cover of the System anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could Convertible models do not have top { Warning cause the anchor or attachment tether anchors to be used to secure to come loose or even break a child restraint in any seating If a LATCH-type child restraint is during a crash. A child or others position. not attached to anchors, the child could be injured. Be sure to use an anchor on the restraint will not be able to protect same side of the vehicle as the the child correctly. In a crash, the seating position where the child child could be seriously injured or restraint will be placed. killed. Install a LATCH-type child { Warning restraint properly using the Do not secure a child restraint in a anchors, or use the vehicle's Children can be seriously injured position without a top tether anchor safety belts to secure the or strangled if a shoulder belt is if a national or local law requires restraint, following the instructions wrapped around their neck. The that the top tether be attached, or if shoulder belt can tighten but the instructions that come with the that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this cannot be loosened if it is locked. child restraint say that the top tether The shoulder belt locks when it is must be attached. manual. pulled all the way out of the According to accident statistics, retractor. It unlocks when the children and infants are safer when shoulder belt is allowed to go all properly restrained in a child { Warning the way back into the retractor, restraint system or infant restraint but it cannot do this if it is To reduce the risk of serious or system secured in a rear seating wrapped around a child’s neck. position. See Where to Put the fatal injuries during a crash, do If the shoulder belt is locked and Restraint 0 87 for additional not attach more than one child information. restraint to a single anchor. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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restraint with the safety belts Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) and top tether, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint tightened around a child’s neck, Do not fold the rear seatback manufacturer instructions and the only way to loosen the belt is when the seat is occupied. Do not the instructions in this manual. to cut it. fold the empty rear seat with a 1.1. Find the lower anchors Buckle any unused safety belts safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the for the desired seating behind the child restraint so position. children cannot reach them. Pull seat. Unbuckle and return the 1.2. Put the child restraint on the shoulder belt all the way out safety belt to its stowed position, the seat. of the retractor to set the lock, before folding the seat. and tighten the belt behind the 1.3. Attach and tighten the child restraint after the child If you need to secure more than one lower attachments on the restraint has been installed. child restraint in the rear seat, see child restraint to the lower Where to Put the Restraint 0 87. anchors. This system is designed to make 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that Caution installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not the top tether be attached, Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts. attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, attachments rub against the Instead, use the vehicle's anchors if equipped. Refer to the child vehicle’s safety belts. This may and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraint instructions and the damage these parts. If necessary, following steps: move buckled safety belts to restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure the top tether. avoid rubbing the LATCH 2.1. Find the top tether attachments. 1. Attach and tighten the lower anchor. (Continued) attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments, secure the child Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the child restraint has a the top tether according dual tether, route the Warning (Continued) to the child restraint tether over the seatback. see your dealer to have the instructions and the 3. Before placing a child in the following instructions: system inspected and any child restraint, make sure it is necessary replacements made as securely held in place. To soon as possible. check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and If the vehicle has the LATCH system back and forth. There should and it was being used during a be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) crash, new LATCH system parts of movement, for proper may be needed. installation. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH Replacing LATCH System system was not being used at the If the child restraint has a time of the crash. single tether, route the Parts After a Crash tether over the seatback. { Warning Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in A crash can damage the LATCH the Rear Seat) system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly When securing a child restraint in a secure the child restraint, rear seating position, study the resulting in serious injury or even instructions that came with the child death in a crash. To help make restraint to make sure it is sure the LATCH system is compatible with this vehicle. working properly after a crash, (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Put the child restraint on system, see Lower Anchors and the seat. Tethers for Children (LATCH 0 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run System) 88 for how and where to the lap and shoulder portions install your child restraint using of the vehicle's safety belt LATCH. If a child restraint is through or around the restraint. secured in the vehicle using a The child restraint instructions safety belt and it uses a top tether, will show you how. see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 88 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the if a national or local law requires way out of the retractor to set that the top tether be anchored, or if the lock. When the retractor the instructions that come with the lock is set, the belt can be child restraint say that the top strap tightened but not pulled out of must be anchored. the retractor. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint. 3. Push the latch plate into the Be sure to follow the instructions buckle until it clicks. that came with the child restraint. Position the release button on If more than one child restraint the buckle, away from the child needs to be installed in the rear restraint system, so that the seat, be sure to read Where to Put safety belt could be quickly the Restraint 0 87. unbuckled if necessary. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer instructions (With the Safety Belt in regarding the use of the top the Front Seat) tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags. A rear Tethers for Children (LATCH 0 seat is a safer place to secure a System) 88. forward-facing child restraint. See 7. Before placing a child in the Where to Put the Restraint 0 87. child restraint, make sure it is In addition, the vehicle has a securely held in place. To passenger sensing system which is check, grasp the child restraint designed to turn off the front at the safety belt path and outboard passenger frontal airbag 5. To tighten the belt, push down attempt to move it side to side and knee airbag under certain on the child restraint, pull the and back and forth. When the conditions. See Passenger Sensing shoulder portion of the belt to child restraint is properly System 0 75 and Passenger Airbag tighten the lap portion of the installed, there should be no Status Indicator 0 120 for more belt, and feed the shoulder belt more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of information, including important back into the retractor. When movement. safety information. installing a forward-facing child To remove the child restraint, restraint, it may be helpful to Never put a rear-facing child seat in unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and the front. This is because the risk to use your knee to push down on let it return to the stowed position. the child restraint as you the rear-facing child is so great if the If the top tether is attached to a top airbag deploys. tighten the belt. tether anchor, disconnect it. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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When using the lap-shoulder belt to { Warning Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in came with the child restraint and the restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger following instructions: or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far passenger frontal airbag inflates. back as it will go. It is better to 1. Move the seat as far back as it This is because the back of the secure the child restraint in a will go before securing the rear-facing child restraint would rear seat. forward-facing child restraint. Move the seat upward or the be very close to the inflating See Passenger Sensing System seatback to an upright position, airbag. A child in a forward-facing 0 75 for additional information. if needed, to get a tight child restraint can be seriously installation of the child injured or killed if the front restraint. outboard passenger frontal airbag If the child restraint uses a top inflates and the passenger seat is tether, see Lower Anchors and When the passenger sensing in a forward position. Tethers for Children (LATCH system has turned off the front System) 0 88 for top tether anchor outboard passenger frontal Even if the passenger sensing locations. airbag and knee airbag, the off system has turned off the front indicator on the passenger Do not secure a child seat in a outboard passenger airbag(s), no airbag status indicator should position without a top tether anchor system is fail-safe. No one can light and stay lit when the if a national or local law requires vehicle is started. See guarantee that an airbag will not that the top tether be anchored, or if Passenger Airbag Status deploy under some unusual the instructions that come with the Indicator 0 120. circumstance, even though the child restraint say that the top strap airbag(s) are off. must be anchored. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. Secure rear-facing child restraints In Canada, the law requires that in a rear seat, even if the forward-facing child restraints have 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run airbag(s) are off. If you secure a a top tether, and that the tether be the lap and shoulder portions (Continued) attached. of the vehicle's safety belt Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the 4. Push the latch plate into the tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt buckle until it clicks. the retractor. back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child Position the release button on restraint, it may be helpful to the buckle, away from the child restraint system, so that the use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you safety belt could be quickly tighten the belt. unbuckled if necessary. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint” under Passenger Sensing System 0 75. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Storage 99 Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 99 { Warning Glove Box ...... 99 Rear Storage ...... 99 Do not store heavy or sharp Center Console Storage ...... 100 objects in storage compartments. In a crash, these objects may Additional Storage Features cause the cover to open and Convenience Net ...... 100 could result in injury.
The trunk partition can be attached Glove Box or detached to upper trunk brackets. Open the glove box by lifting up on With the convertible top up, the the lever. Use the key to lock and trunk partition can be unsnapped unlock the glove box. and laid flat. Pull the partition up and snap it into Rear Storage place on both sides and the bottom Rear Trunk Partition of the trunk. If equipped with a convertible top, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the convertible top to move. If the trunk partition is not properly in place, a message will display and a chime sounds. See Convertible Top Messages 0 135. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Press to open. There is a USB port and auxiliary jack inside. See USB Port 0 170, Auxiliary Devices 0 176, and the infotainment manual. For vehicles with a convenience net inside the trunk, it can be used to secure loose items. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Instruments and Gauge ...... 117 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Center (DIC) ...... 128 Cluster Only) ...... 118 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...... 130 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 119 Vehicle Messages Controls Airbag Readiness Light ...... 119 Vehicle Messages ...... 134 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 102 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...... 120 Battery Voltage and Charging Steering Wheel Controls ...... 103 Messages ...... 135 Heated Steering Wheel ...... 104 Charging System Light ...... 121 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Brake System Messages . . . . . 135 Horn ...... 104 Compass Messages ...... 135 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 104 (Check Engine Light) ...... 121 Brake System Warning Convertible Top Messages . . . 135 Compass ...... 105 Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 137 Clock ...... 105 Light ...... 123 Electric Parking Brake Door Ajar Messages ...... 137 Power Outlets ...... 107 Engine Cooling System Wireless Charging ...... 108 Light ...... 123 Service Electric Parking Brake Messages ...... 137 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light ...... 124 Engine Oil Messages ...... 137 Indicators Antilock Brake System (ABS) Engine Power Messages . . . . . 138 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Light ...... 124 Fuel System Messages ...... 138 Indicators ...... 109 Traction Off Light ...... 124 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 138 Instrument Cluster ...... 110 StabiliTrak® OFF Light ...... 125 Lamp Messages ...... 139 Speedometer ...... 114 Traction Control System (TCS)/ Object Detection System Odometer ...... 114 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 125 Messages ...... 139 Trip Odometer ...... 114 Tire Pressure Light ...... 125 Ride Control System Tachometer ...... 114 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 126 Messages ...... 140 Fuel Gauge ...... 114 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 126 Airbag System Messages . . . . 141 Boost Gauge (Uplevel Security Light ...... 126 Security Messages ...... 141 Cluster Only) ...... 115 High-Beam On Light ...... 127 Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 141 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Lamps On Reminder ...... 127 Starting the Vehicle (Uplevel Cluster Only) ...... 116 Cruise Control Light ...... 127 Messages ...... 141 Door Ajar Light ...... 127 Tire Messages ...... 142 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
102 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ...... 142 Controls To adjust the tilt and telescoping Vehicle Reminder steering wheel: Messages ...... 143 1. Pull the lever down. Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 143 Steering Wheel Window Messages ...... 144 Adjustment 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 144 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. Universal Remote System 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Universal Remote System . . . . 152 steering wheel in place. Universal Remote System Programming ...... 152 Do not adjust the steering wheel Universal Remote System while driving. Operation ...... 154 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Steering Wheel Controls g (1) : Press to answer an incoming call or to start a voice recognition session. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 182 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 184. R (1) : Press to decline an incoming call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call. e + or e − (2) : Press to increase or decrease volume. R FAV or FAV Q (3) : Press to display a list of favorites. Press again to select the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio.
If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several The windshield wiper/washer lever wipes, hold the wiper lever down. is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ n L : Pull the windshield wiper ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move lever toward you to spray windshield the windshield wiper lever to select washer fluid and activate the wipers. the wiper speed. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum ( : If equipped, press to turn the HI : Use for fast wipes. wash time is reached. When the heated steering wheel on or off. LO : Use for slow wipes. windshield wiper lever is released, A light next to the button displays additional wipes may occur when the feature is turned on. depending on how long the windshield washer had been The steering wheel takes about activated. See Washer Fluid 0 276 three minutes to be fully heated. for information on filling the Horn windshield washer fluid reservoir. Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If the ignition is turned to OFF while will automatically determine when { Warning the wipers are performing wipes due the GPS signal is restored and to windshield washing, the wipers provide a heading again. In freezing weather, do not use continue to run until they reach the the washer until the windshield is base of the windshield. Clock warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the Compass Base Radio windshield, blocking your vision. The vehicle has a compass display The infotainment system controls in the Driver Information are used to access the time and Clear snow and ice from the wiper Center (DIC). The compass receives date settings through the menu 0 blades and windshield before using its heading and other information system. See Operation 165 on them. If frozen to the windshield, from the Global Positioning how to use the menu system. carefully loosen or thaw them. System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, Setting the Time and Date Damaged blades should be and vehicle speed information. replaced. See Wiper Blade When Auto Set is enabled the time Replacement 0 281. Avoid covering the GPS antenna, cannot be manually set. located on the roof, for long periods Heavy snow or ice can overload the of time with objects that may 1. Press {, then touch wiper motor. interfere with the antenna's ability to SETTINGS. receive a satellite signal. The Wiper Parking 2. Touch Time and Date, then Set compass system is designed to Time or Set Date. If the ignition is turned to OFF while operate for a certain number of the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, miles or degrees of turn before 3. Touch + or − to adjust the they will immediately stop. needing a signal from the GPS value. If the windshield wiper lever is then satellites. When the compass 4. Touch R or Q to adjust AM or moved to OFF before the driver display shows CAL, drive the door is opened or within 10 minutes, vehicle for a short distance in an PM for 12 hour format. the wipers will restart and move to open area where it can receive a 5. Touch 0. the base of the windshield. GPS signal. The compass system Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Auto Set 3. Select DD/MM/YYYY (day/ If auto timing is set, the time month/year), MM/DD/YYYY displayed on the clock may not 1. Press {, then touch (month/day/year), or YYYY/ update immediately when driving SETTINGS. MM/DD (year/month/day) into a new time zone. 2. Touch Time and Date, then format. To set the clock display: Auto Set. 4. Touch 0. 1. Select SETTINGS from the 3. Select from the available Uplevel Radio Using Faceplate Home Page, then select Time selections. and Date. Controls 4. Touch 0. 2. Select Clock Display. To set the time or date: Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 3. Turn the MENU knob to Off 1. Select Home Page, then select or On. { SETTINGS. 1. Press , then touch 4. Press the MENU knob to SETTINGS. 2. Select Time and Date, then the select. desired function. 2. Touch Time and Date, then select 12h or 24h format. 3. Turn the MENU knob to Press o BACK to go to the last increase or decrease the value. menu and save the changes. 3. Touch 0. 4. Press the MENU knob to go to Uplevel Radio Using Setting the Month and Day the next value. After the last Touchscreen Controls Format value is selected, the system The infotainment system controls will update and return to the 1. Press {, then touch are used to access the time and Settings menu. Press o BACK SETTINGS. date settings through the menu to go to the last menu and system. See “Using the System” 2. Touch Time and Date, then Set save the changes. under “Introduction” in the Date Format. Auto Set requires OnStar infotainment manual. subscription. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To set the time: 3. Touch } to go back to the Certain power accessory plugs may 1. Touch SETTINGS from the previous menu. not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could Home Page, then touch Time To set the clock display: and Date. overload vehicle and adapter fuses. 1. Touch SETTINGS and touch If a problem is experienced, see 2. Touch Set Time and touch « Time and Date. your dealer. or ª to increase or decrease 2. Touch Clock Display and touch hours, minutes, and AM or PM. OFF or ON to turn the clock Caution Touch 12–24 Hr for 12 or display off or on. 24 hour clock. Adding any electrical equipment 3. Touch } to go back to the to the vehicle may damage it or 3. Touch } to go back to the previous menu. keep other components from previous menu. working as they should. The The clock settings can also be Auto Set requires OnStar accessed by touching the time repairs would not be covered by subscription. display, then touching Set. the vehicle warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding If auto timing is set, the time maximum amperage rating of displayed on the clock may not Power Outlets 15 amperes. Check with your update immediately when driving The vehicle has an accessory dealer before adding electrical into a new time zone. power outlet on the center floor equipment. To set the date: console in front of the cupholders. It can be used to plug in electrical 1. Touch SETTINGS from the equipment, such as a cell phone or When adding electrical equipment, Home Page, then touch Time an MP3 player. be sure to follow the proper and Date. installation instructions included with The accessory power outlet does 2. Touch Set Date and touch the equipment. See Add-On « not work when the ignition is turned Electrical Equipment 0 254. or ª to increase or decrease off and the driver door is opened. month, day, or year. This helps to preserve the battery life of the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Hanging heavy equipment from Wireless charging can affect the such as coins, keys, rings, the power outlet can cause operation of an implanted or paper clips, between the phone damage not covered by the pacemaker or other medical and charging pad will become vehicle warranty. The power devices. If you have one, it is very hot. On the rare occasion outlets are designed for recommended to consult with that the charging system does not accessory power plugs only, such your doctor before using the detect a metal object, and the as cell phone charge cords. wireless charging system. object gets wedged between the phone and charger, remove the Wireless Charging The vehicle must be in ON/RUN, phone and allow the metallic ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained object to cool before removing it If equipped, the vehicle has wireless Accessory Power (RAP). The from the charging pad, to prevent charging in the storage bin at the wireless charging feature may not burns. back of the floor console. The correctly indicate charging when the system wirelessly charges one PMA vehicle is in RAP. See Retained or Qi compatible mobile device. Accessory Power (RAP) 0 221. To check for phone or other device The operating temperature is -20 °C compatibility: (-4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the . In the U.S., see charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to my.chevrolet.com/learn. 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. . In Canada, see gmtotalconnect.ca. { Warning . Or, see your dealer for details. Remove all metal objects from the charging pad before charging your mobile device. Metal objects, (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Instruments and Controls 109 To charge a mobile device: Warning Lights, 1. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may Gauges, and not charge if there are any Indicators objects on the charging pad. Warning lights and gauges can 2. Place the mobile device face signal that something is wrong up on the charging pad. before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or 3. The $ will display on the V on replacement. Paying attention to the the infotainment screen. This warning lights and gauges could indicates that the mobile device prevent injury. is properly positioned and charging. If a phone is placed Some warning lights come on briefly on the charging pad and $ does when the engine is started to not display, remove the phone indicate they are working. When from the pad, turn 180 degrees one of the warning lights comes on and wait three seconds before and stays on while driving, or when placing/aligning the phone on one of the gauges shows there may the pad again. be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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See the High Performance . Navigation (If Equipped) supplement for more information. . Options or Settings Reconfigurable Instrument Performance (Uplevel Cluster) Cluster Press SEL to enter the Performance To change the theme for the uplevel menu. Use or to scroll cluster: w x through the available items. 1. Find the Options page in one of Friction Bubble : A four quadrant the interactive display zones on visual display, indicative of the four the cluster. corners of the car, with a “bubble” 2. Press SEL to enter the showing where the most inertia is Options menu. being exerted on the vehicle. Use the right steering wheel control 3. Scroll down to highlight Display to open and scroll through the Performance Timer : Press p Option, then press p to enter different items and displays. when Performance Timer is the Display Option menu. Press o to access the cluster displayed to enter the menu. Press while Set Start Speed is 4. Press SEL to select the desired applications. Use w or x to scroll p cluster configuration. through the list of applications. highlighted then use w or x to 5. Exit the Display Option menu Press SEL to select the application enter the start speed. Press SEL to by pressing o. from the list. save it. Press p while Set End Info. This is where you can view Speed is highlighted then use Cluster Menu . w the Driver Information Center or x to enter the end speed. Press There is an interactive display area (DIC) displays. See Driver SEL to save it. After the start and 0 in the center of the instrument Information Center (DIC) 128. end speeds have been entered, cluster. . Performance (Uplevel Cluster) press o to set the Sport display to . Audio (If Equipped) the set speeds and the performance timer is ready to use. On the next . Phone (If Equipped) acceleration, the performance time Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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will record the time. To reset the Transmission Fluid Navigation timer, highlight Reset on the Temperature : Shows the performance timer menu and temperature of the transmission fluid If equipped, press p to enter the press SEL. in either degrees Celsius (°C) or Navigation menu. This displays a map or turn by turn directions. G-Force : Gives the driver an degrees Fahrenheit (°F). If there is no active route, press p indication of the vehicle Audio performance in cornering. The to resume the last route and turn the G-force is displayed in the center of If equipped, while the audio app is voice prompts on/off. If there is an the DIC as a numerical value. open, use w or x to change the active route, press SEL to cancel radio station or seek to the next or route guidance or turn the voice Lap Timer : Use to start, stop, previous track, depending on the prompts on/off. or reset the lap timer. A stopwatch icon will be displayed when the lap current audio source. Press p to Options or Settings timer is active. Press SEL while the enter the Audio menu. In the Audio Press SEL to enter the Options or menu browse for music, select from Lap Timer page is active to start the Settings menu. Use w or x to timer. If the lamp timer is active, the favorites, or change the audio scroll through items in the menu. pressing SEL on any page will stop source. the current lap timer and start a new Phone Units : Press p while Units is lap. Also, pressing and holding SEL displayed to enter the Units menu. on any page will stop the lap timer. If equipped, press p to enter the Choose US or Metric units by Oil Temperature : Shows the Phone menu. In the Phone menu, pressing SEL while the desired item current oil temperature in either if there is no active phone call, view is highlighted. recent calls, or scroll through degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Speed Warning : The Speed Fahrenheit (°F). contacts. If there is an active call, mute or unmute the phone or switch Warning display allows the driver to Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil to handset or hands-free operation. set a speed that they do not want to pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or exceed. To set the Speed Warning, in pounds per square inch (psi). press p when Speed Warning is displayed. Enable the speed warning and then use w or x to Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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adjust the value. Press SEL to set Odometer the speed. Once the speed is set, Caution (Continued) this feature can be turned off by The odometer shows how far the pressing SEL while viewing this vehicle has been driven, in either by the vehicle warranty. Do not page. If the selected speed limit is kilometers or miles. operate the engine with the rpm’s exceeded, a pop-up warning is in the warning area. displayed with a chime. Trip Odometer Display Option (Uplevel) : Press The trip odometer shows how far Fuel Gauge SEL while Display Option is the vehicle has been driven since highlighted to change the the trip odometer was last reset. configuration of the uplevel cluster. The trip odometer is accessed and See “Reconfigurable Instrument reset through the Driver Information Cluster” earlier in this section. Center (DIC). See Driver 0 Info Pages : Press p while Info Information Center (DIC) 128. Pages is highlighted to select the items to be displayed in the DIC info Tachometer displays. See Driver Information The tachometer displays the engine 0 Center (DIC) 128. speed in revolutions per Software Info : Press p while minute (rpm). Software Info is highlighted to Metric Base Level Cluster display open source software Caution information. If the engine is operated with the Speedometer rpm’s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer, the The speedometer shows the vehicle could be damaged, and vehicle's speed in either kilometers the damage would not be covered per hour (km/h) or miles per (Continued) hour (mph). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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An arrow on the fuel gauge Boost Gauge (Uplevel indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Cluster Only) When the indicator nears empty, the See the High Performance low fuel light comes on. There is still Supplement for more information. a little fuel left, but the fuel tank should be filled soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel English Base Level Cluster pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge indicated the tank was Metric half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is Uplevel Cluster turned on, and goes back to When the ignition is on, the fuel empty when the ignition is gauge indicates about how much turned off. fuel is left in the tank. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only)
English English, Standard Theme Shown If equipped, this gauge indicates The engine oil pressure gauge vacuum during light to moderate shows the engine oil pressure throttle and boost under heavier in kPa (kilopascals) when the engine throttle. Metric, Standard Theme Shown is running. It displays the air pressure level in Oil pressure can vary with engine the intake manifold before it enters speed, outside temperature and oil the engine's combustion chamber. viscosity. The gauge is automatically centered On some models, the oil pump will at zero every time the engine is vary engine oil pressure according started. Actual vacuum or boost is to engine needs. Oil pressure may displayed from this zero point. change quickly as the engine speed Changes in ambient pressure, such or load varies. This is normal. as driving in mountains and If the oil pressure warning light or changing weather, will slightly Driver Information Center (DIC) change the zero reading. message indicates oil pressure Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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outside the normal operating range, Engine Coolant check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil Messages Temperature Gauge 0 137 and Engine Oil 0 264.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check English Base Level Cluster the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range Metric Base Level Cluster and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
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Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur Cluster Only) when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the English Uplevel Cluster charging system to create maximum power. This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. The vehicle can only be driven for a Standard Theme short time with the readings outside If the gauge pointer moves to the When the ignition is on, this gauge the normal operating range. If the high end, the engine is too hot. indicates the battery voltage. vehicle must be driven, turn off all This reading indicates the same accessories, such as the radio and When the engine is running, this thing as the warning light. It means air conditioner, and unplug all gauge shows the condition of the that the engine coolant has chargers and accessories. charging system. The gauge can overheated. If the vehicle has been transition from a higher to lower or a Readings outside the normal operating under normal driving lower to higher reading. This is operating range indicate a possible conditions, pull off the road, stop the normal. If the vehicle is operating problem in the electrical system. vehicle, and turn off the engine as outside the normal operating range, Have the vehicle serviced as soon soon as possible. See Engine the charging system light comes on. as possible. Overheating 0 274 for more See Charging System Light 0 121. information. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt grocery bag, laptop, or other Reminder Light electronic device. To turn off the Driver Safety Belt Reminder reminder light and/or chime, remove Light There is a passenger safety belt the object from the seat or buckle reminder light near the passenger the safety belt. There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System 0 75. cluster. Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and When the vehicle is started, this the crash sensing and diagnostic When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come module. For more information on the light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten airbag system, see Airbag 0 on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays System 68. their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is becomes unbuckled while the moving. vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is If the driver safety belt is buckled, buckled, neither the chime nor the neither the light nor the chime light comes on. The airbag readiness light comes on comes on. for several seconds when the The front passenger safety belt vehicle is started. If the light does reminder light and chime may turn not come on then, have it fixed on if an object is put on the seat immediately. such as a briefcase, handbag, Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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outboard passenger frontal airbag { Warning and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or If the word OFF or the off symbol is comes on while driving, it means lit on the passenger airbag status the airbag system might not be indicator, it means that the working properly. The airbags in United States passenger sensing system has the vehicle might not inflate in a turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee crash, or they could even inflate airbag. without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced If, after several seconds, both status right away. indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a Canada and Mexico problem with the lights or the If there is a problem with the airbag passenger sensing system. See system, a Driver Information Center When the vehicle is started, the your dealer for service. (DIC) message may also come on. passenger airbag status indicator See Airbag System will light ON and OFF, or the symbol { Warning Messages 0 141. for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after If the airbag readiness light ever Passenger Airbag Status several seconds, the status comes on and stays on, it means Indicator indicator will light either ON or OFF, that something may be wrong or either the on or off symbol, to let The vehicle has a passenger with the airbag system. To help you know the status of the front avoid injury to yourself or others, sensing system. See Passenger outboard passenger frontal airbag have the vehicle serviced right Sensing System 0 75 for important and knee airbag. safety information. The overhead away. See Airbag Readiness console has a passenger airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is Light 0 119 for more information, status indicator. lit on the passenger airbag status including important safety indicator, it means that the front information. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Caution Lamp (Check Engine Light) If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission This light is part of the vehicle’s control system may not work as emission control on-board well, the fuel economy may be diagnostic system. If this light is on lower, and the vehicle may not while the engine is running, a run smoothly. This could lead to malfunction has been detected and The charging system light comes on costly repairs that might not be the vehicle may require service. The briefly when the ignition is turned covered by the vehicle warranty. on, but the engine is not running, as light should come on to show that it a check to show the light is working. is working when the ignition is in It should go out when the engine is Service Only Mode. See Ignition 0 started. Positions 216. Caution If the light stays on or comes on Modifications to the engine, while driving, there may be a transmission, exhaust, intake, problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your or fuel system, or the use of dealer. Driving while this light is on replacement tires that do not could drain the battery. meet the original tire specifications, can cause this light When this light comes on, the Driver Malfunctions are often indicated by to come on. This could lead to Information Center (DIC) also the system before any problem is costly repairs not covered by the displays a message. See Battery noticeable. Being aware of the light vehicle warranty. This could also Voltage and Charging and seeking service promptly when affect the vehicle s ability to pass Messages 0 135. ’ it comes on may prevent damage. an Emissions Inspection/ If a short distance must be driven Maintenance test. See with the light on, be sure to turn off Accessories and all accessories, such as the radio Modifications 0 256. and air conditioner. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If the light is flashing : A The diagnostic system can malfunction has been detected that detect if the adapter has been could damage the emission control left installed in the vehicle, system and increase vehicle allowing fuel to evaporate into emissions. Diagnosis and service the atmosphere. A few driving may be required. trips with the adapter removed may turn off the light. To help prevent damage, reduce The DLC is under the instrument vehicle speed and avoid hard . Poor fuel quality can cause panel to the left of the steering accelerations and uphill grades. inefficient engine operation and wheel. Connecting devices that are If the light continues to flash, find a poor driveability, which may go not used to perform an Emissions safe place to park. Turn the vehicle away once the engine is warmed Inspection/Maintenance test or to off and wait at least 10 seconds up. If this occurs, change the service the vehicle may affect before restarting the engine. If the fuel brand. It may require at vehicle operation. See Add-On light is still flashing, follow the least one full tank of the proper Electrical Equipment 0 254. See previous guidelines and see your fuel to turn the light off. See your dealer if assistance is needed. Fuel 0 250. dealer for service as soon as The vehicle may not pass possible. If the light remains on, see your inspection if: dealer. If the light is on steady : A . The light is on when the engine malfunction has been detected. Emissions Inspection and is running. Diagnosis and service may be Maintenance Programs required. . The light does not come on If the vehicle requires an Emissions when the ignition is in Service Check the following: Inspection/Maintenance test, the Only Mode. . If fuel has been added to the test equipment will likely connect to . Critical emission control systems vehicle using the capless funnel the vehicle's Data Link have not been completely adapter, make sure that it has Connector (DLC). diagnosed. If this happens, the been removed. See “Filling the vehicle would not be ready for Tank with a Portable Gas Can” inspection and might require under Filling the Tank 0 252. several days of routine driving Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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before the system is ready for Electric Parking Brake inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently Light been replaced or run down, or if the vehicle has been recently serviced. See your dealer if the vehicle will Metric English not pass or cannot be made ready This light should come on briefly for the test. when the engine is started. If it does Metric English not come on then, have it fixed so it Brake System Warning will be ready to warn you if there is This light comes on when the Light a problem. parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking The vehicle brake system consists If the light comes on and stays on, brake is released, or while driving, of two hydraulic circuits. If one there is a brake problem. there is a problem with the Electric circuit is not working, the remaining Parking Brake system or another circuit can still work to stop the { Warning system. A message may also vehicle. For normal braking display in the Driver Information performance, both circuits need to The brake system might not be Center (DIC). See Brake System be working. working properly if the brake Messages 0 135. If the warning light comes on, there system warning light is on. If the light does not come on, is a brake problem. Have the brake Driving with the brake system or remains flashing, see your dealer. system inspected right away. warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Service Electric Parking Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on, the Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light vehicle's antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. See Brake System Warning Light 0 123 and Brake System Messages 0 135. The service electric parking brake This light comes on briefly when the light should come on briefly when engine is started. Traction Off Light starting the vehicle. If it does not If the light does not come on, have it come on, have the vehicle serviced fixed so it will be ready to warn if by your dealer. there is a problem. If this light stays on, there is a If the light comes on while driving, problem with a system on the stop as soon as it is safely possible vehicle that is causing the parking and turn off the vehicle. Then start brake system to work at a reduced the engine again to reset the This light comes on briefly while level. The vehicle can still be driven, system. If the ABS light stays on, but should be taken to a dealer as starting the engine. If it does not, or comes on again while driving, the have the vehicle serviced by your soon as possible. See Electric vehicle needs service. A chime may Parking Brake 0 232. If a message dealer. If the system is working also sound when the light comes on normally, the indicator light then displays in the Driver Information steady. Center (DIC), see Brake System turns off. Messages 0 135. If the ABS light is the only light on, The traction off light comes on when the vehicle has regular brakes, but the Traction Control System (TCS) the antilock brakes are not has been turned off by pressing and functioning. releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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This light and the StabiliTrak OFF If StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the DIC messages to determine which light come on when StabiliTrak is system does not assist in controlling feature(s) is no longer functioning turned off. the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and and whether the vehicle requires the StabiliTrak systems, and the service. See Ride Control System If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not 0 limited. Adjust driving accordingly. warning light turns off. Messages 140. See Traction Control/Electronic If the light is on and flashing, the See Traction Control/Electronic 0 Stability Control 0 235. Stability Control 235. TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. ® Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic StabiliTrak OFF Light ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light Stability Control 0 235. Tire Pressure Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started. dealer. If the light does not come on, have For vehicles with the Tire Pressure This light comes on when the the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Monitor System (TPMS), this light StabiliTrak system is turned off. If the system is working normally, comes on briefly when the engine is If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction the indicator light turns off. started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. Control System (TCS) is also off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak When the Light Is On Steady system have been disabled. This indicates that one or more of A Driver Information Center (DIC) the tires are significantly message may display. Check the underinflated. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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A Driver Information Center (DIC) Low Fuel Warning Light tire pressure message may also Caution (Continued) display. See Tire Messages 0 142. Stop as soon as possible, and by the vehicle warranty. Check inflate the tires to the pressure value the oil level as soon as possible. shown on the Tire and Loading Add oil if required, but if the oil Information label. See Tire level is within the operating range Pressure 0 300. and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always When the Light Flashes First and follow the maintenance schedule This light is near the fuel gauge and Then Is On Steady for changing engine oil. comes on briefly when the ignition is If the light flashes for about a minute turned on as a check to show it is and then stays on, there may be a working. problem with the TPMS. If the It also comes on when the fuel tank problem is not corrected, the light is low on fuel. The light turns off will come on at every ignition cycle. when fuel is added. If it does not, See Tire Pressure Monitor have the vehicle serviced. Operation 0 302. Security Light Engine Oil Pressure Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not Caution come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Lack of proper engine oil If the light comes on and stays on, it maintenance can damage the means that oil is not flowing through engine. Driving with the engine oil the engine properly. The vehicle low can also damage the engine. could be low on oil and might have The security light should come on The repairs would not be covered some other system problem. See briefly as the engine is started. If it (Continued) your dealer. does not come on, have the vehicle Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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serviced by your dealer. If the Lamps On Reminder Door Ajar Light system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation 0 44. This light comes on when the This light comes on when a door is High-Beam On Light exterior lamps are in use. See open or not securely latched. Before Exterior Lamp Controls 0 155. driving, check that all doors are properly closed. Cruise Control Light
This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 155. The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control 0 242. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Information Displays o or p : Press o to open Average Fuel Economy displays the application menus on the left. approximate average liters per Press to open interaction menus 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles Driver Information p per gallon (mpg). This number is on the right. Center (DIC) calculated based on the number of SEL : Press to select a menu item. L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the The DIC displays are shown in the Press and hold to reset values on last time this menu item was reset. center of the instrument cluster in certain screens. This number reflects only the the Info application. See Instrument approximate average fuel economy Cluster 0 110. The Info application DIC Info Pages that the vehicle has right now, and is only available when the vehicle is will change as driving conditions in ON/RUN. The displays show the The following is the list of all change. The Average Fuel status of many vehicle systems. The possible DIC info displays. Economy can be reset by pressing controls for the DIC are on the right Depending on the vehicle, some and holding SEL while this display steering wheel control. may not be available. Some items may not be turned on by default but is active. can be turned on through the Fuel Range (Base Cluster) : Fuel Settings or Options app. Range displays the approximate Current Speed : Displays the distance the vehicle can be driven vehicle speed in either kilometers without refueling. LOW will be per hour (km/h) or miles per displayed when the vehicle is low hour (mph). on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the Trip A or B/Average Fuel vehicle's fuel economy over recent Economy : Trip displays the current driving history and the amount of distance traveled, in either fuel remaining in the fuel tank. kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. Fuel Information (Base Cluster) or The trip odometer can be reset by Fuel Range/Instantaneous Fuel pressing and holding SEL while this Economy (Uplevel Cluster) : Fuel w or x : Press to move up or display is active. Range displays the approximate down in a list. distance the vehicle can be driven Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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without refueling. LOW will be last reset of this value. The average additional maintenance is displayed when the vehicle is low speed can be reset by pressing and recommended. See Maintenance on fuel. The fuel range estimate is holding SEL while this display is Schedule 0 336. based on an average of the active. The Oil Life display must be reset vehicle's fuel economy over recent Timer : This display can be used as after each oil change. It will not driving history and the amount of a timer. To start/stop the timer, press reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life fuel remaining in the fuel tank. p while this display is active and display accidentally at any time Instantaneous Fuel Economy then SEL to start/stop the timer. The other than when the oil has just displays the current fuel economy in display will show the amount of time been changed. It cannot be reset either liters per 100 kilometers that has passed since the timer was accurately until the next oil change. (L/100 km) or miles per last reset. To reset the timer to zero, To reset the engine oil life system, gallon (mpg). This number reflects press and hold SEL or use p to press and hold SEL for several only the approximate fuel economy access the menu while this display seconds while the Oil Life display is that the vehicle has right now and is active. active. See Engine Oil Life changes frequently as driving System 0 266. conditions change. Oil Life : Displays an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. Coolant Temperature : Displays This display may also show the If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is the coolant temperature in either number of cylinders the vehicle is displayed, that means 99% of the degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees running on. See Active Fuel current oil life remains. Fahrenheit (°F). Management® 0 223. When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure : Displays the Fuel Economy Last XXX : Displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four the average fuel economy over a message will appear on the display. tires. Tire pressure is displayed in set number of kilometers or miles. See Engine Oil Messages 0 137. either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds Average Speed : Displays the The oil should be changed as soon per square inch (psi). If the pressure average speed of the vehicle in as possible. See Engine Oil 0 264. is low, the value for that tire is In addition to the engine oil life shown in amber. See Tire Pressure kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles 0 system monitoring the oil life, Monitor System 301 and Tire per hour (mph). This average is 0 calculated based on the various Pressure Monitor Operation 302. vehicle speeds recorded since the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Battery Voltage : Displays the Press SEL to save it. Press p while G-Force (Base Cluster) : Gives the current battery voltage. The battery Set End Speed is highlighted then driver an indication of the vehicle voltage can fluctuate while viewing performance in cornering. The use or to enter the end speed. this information on the DIC. This is w x G-force is displayed in the center of normal. Press SEL to save it. After the start the DIC as a numerical value. This and end speeds have been entered, display is available in the Speed Limit (Uplevel Cluster) : press o to set the Sport display to Displays sign information, which Performance app on the uplevel the set speeds and the performance comes from a roadway database in cluster. timer is ready to use. On the next the onboard navigation. Transmission Fluid Temperature acceleration, the performance time (Base Cluster) : Shows the Oil Temperature (Base Cluster) : will record the time. To reset the temperature of the transmission fluid Shows the current oil temperature in timer, highlight Reset on the in either degrees Celsius (°C) or either degrees Celsius (°C) or performance timer menu and press degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This SEL. This display is available in the display is available in the display is available in the Performance app on the uplevel Performance app on the uplevel Performance app on the uplevel cluster. cluster. cluster. Lap Timer (Base Cluster) : Use to Blank : Shows no information. Oil Pressure (Base Cluster) : start, stop, or reset the lap timer. Shows the current oil pressure in A stopwatch icon will be displayed either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds when the lap timer is active. Press Head-Up Display (HUD) per square inch (psi). This display is SEL while the Lap Timer page is available in the Performance app on active to start the timer. If the lamp { Warning the uplevel cluster. timer is active, pressing SEL on any If the HUD image is too bright or Performance Timer (Base page will stop the current lap timer and start a new lap. Also, pressing too high in your field of view, it Cluster) : Press p when and holding SEL on any page will may take you more time to see Performance Timer is displayed to stop the lap timer. This display is things you need to see when it is enter the menu. Press p while Set available in the Performance app on dark outside. Be sure to keep the Start Speed is highlighted then use the uplevel cluster. HUD image dim and placed low in w or x to enter the start speed. your field of view. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If equipped with HUD, some The language selection is changed These displays on the HUD are information concerning the through the radio and the units of for use when using the manual operation of the vehicle is projected measurement is changed through paddle shift controls to shift the onto the windshield. the instrument cluster. See Vehicle transmission. See “Tap Shift” 0 0 The HUD information appears as an Personalization 144 and “Options under Manual Mode 227. image focused out toward the front or Settings” under Instrument . Shift Lights Cluster 0 110. of the vehicle. These lights are used for performance driving to indicate Caution that the vehicle's best performance level has been If you try to use the HUD image reached to shift the transmission as a parking aid, you may into the next higher gear. misjudge the distance and G-Force Gauge damage your vehicle. Do not use HUD Display on the Vehicle . the HUD image as a parking aid. Windshield . Audio Information The HUD may display different . Upcoming Maneuver from The HUD information can be alerts and information for vehicles OnBoard Navigation displayed in various languages. The equipped with these features: . Incoming Call speedometer reading and other . Speedometer numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units. . Tachometer The language of the HUD . Transmission Positions information displayed can be . Manual Paddle Shift Gear changed. The speedometer reading Indicator (If Equipped) and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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D : Lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off. The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD Metric brightness control can also be Speed View : This display gives the adjusted as needed. speedometer reading, turn signal The HUD image can temporarily indication, transmission positions light up depending on the angle and (for automatic transmission vehicles position of the sunlight on the HUD only), and speed alert. The HUD control is to the left of the display. This is normal. steering wheel. Polarized sunglasses could make To adjust the HUD image: the HUD image harder to see. 1. Adjust the driver seat. There are four views in the HUD. 2. Start the engine. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be 3. Use the following settings to English adjust the HUD. displayed in any view. $ : Press down or lift up to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side. ! : Press to select the display view. Each press will change the English display view. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Metric Metric Metric Audio/Phone View : This displays Navigation View : This displays the Performance View : This display the speed view along with audio/ speed view along with Turn-by-Turn gives the speedometer reading, rpm phone information. The current radio Navigation information. When reading, transmission positions (for station, media type, and incoming navigation routing is not active, the automatic transmission vehicles calls may be displayed. compass heading is displayed. only), Shift Timing Light Position, All HUD views may briefly display and lateral acceleration (G) audio information when the driver indicators. The radio, CD, uses the steering wheel controls to navigation, and phone information adjust the audio settings appearing do not appear in Performance view. in the instrument cluster. The shift timing lights at the top of Incoming phone calls appearing in the display will appear with the instrument cluster may also English increases in engine rpm. The rows display in any HUD view. of lights get closer together as the shift point gets closer. Shift the transmission before the lights come together in the display. Shift immediately if the lights are flashing. See Manual Mode 0 227 or Manual Transmission 0 229
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134 Instruments and Controls All formats, except the Performance HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages View, will show Turn-by-Turn Check that: Navigation information and provide Messages displayed on the DIC details about the next driving . Nothing Is covering the indicate the status of the vehicle or maneuver to be made. HUD lens. some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple Care of the HUD . HUD brightness is not too dim or too bright. messages may display one after the Clean the inside of the windshield other. as needed to remove any dirt or film . HUD is adjusted to the proper height. The messages that do not require that could reduce the sharpness or immediate action can be clarity of the HUD image. . Polarized sunglasses are acknowledged and cleared by Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth not worn. pressing SEL. The messages that sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe . Windshield and HUD lens are require immediate action cannot be the lens gently, then dry it. clean. cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be If the HUD image is not correct, taken seriously and clearing the contact your dealer. messages does not correct the The windshield is part of the HUD problem. system. See Windshield The following are some of the 0 Replacement 282. vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content. See the High Performance supplement for more information. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed if you BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the attempt to release the Electric This message displays when the brake fluid level is low. See Brake Parking Brake without the brake 0 vehicle has detected that the battery Fluid 278. pedal applied. See Electric Parking 0 voltage is dropping beyond a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Brake 232. reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of This message is displayed if the Compass Messages the vehicle that may be noticed. At Electric Parking Brake is on while Dashes may be displayed if the the point that features are disabled, the vehicle is in motion. See Electric this message displays. Turn off Parking Brake 0 232. vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global unnecessary accessories to allow SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST the battery to recharge. Positioning System (GPS). This message may be displayed LOW BATTERY when there is a problem with the Convertible Top This message is displayed when the brake boost assist system. When Messages this message is displayed, the brake battery voltage is low. See Battery - The following messages are for North America 0 279. boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice vehicles with a power SERVICE BATTERY pulsation in the brake pedal. This is convertible top. CHARGING SYSTEM normal under these conditions. Take ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION This message is displayed when the vehicle to your dealer for TO OPERATE TOP service. there is a fault in the battery This message displays and a sound charging system. Take the vehicle to SERVICE PARKING BRAKE will be heard if the trunk partition is your dealer for service. This message is displayed when not in place. Open the hatch/trunk there is a problem with the parking and make sure the trunk partition is brake. Take the vehicle to your secure and no objects are on the dealer for service. trunk partition. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO make sure that all objects are clear vehicle to a warmer location and LOW – TOP DISABLED of the path of the top system wait for the vehicle temperature to components. rise. This may take several hours This message displays when the depending on the initial vehicle battery voltage is too low to operate ONLY MANUAL OPERATION temperature and the temperature of the convertible top. OF TOP POSSIBLE the new location. CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP This message indicates that the TOP NOT SECURE position of the top cannot be fully This message displays if the trunk is determined by the power convertible This message displays when the open while you are trying to operate top controls. Try moving the top in power convertible top is not the convertible top. Make sure the the other direction. This message completely opened or closed. Press trunk is closed before operating the will also be displayed if a fault is and hold the convertible top switch convertible top. detected by the convertible top until the top is fully opened or FOLDING TOP MOTION controls. See “Manual Movement of closed. This is indicated by the COMPLETE Top” under Convertible Top 0 50. FOLDING TOP MOTION COMPLETE message being This message displays when the top REDUCE VEHICLE SPEED TO displayed. successfully completes an open/ OPERATE TOP close cycle. TOP POWERING DOWN This message is displayed when the COMPLETE TOP MOTION FOLDING TOP NOT SECURE vehicle speed exceeds or is COMPLETE TOP MOTION approaching the convertible top This message displays when the speed cut off. power convertible top can no longer This message occurs if the top is hold the top in an intermediate not secure. Several beeps will TEMPERATURE TOO LOW – position. Top system components sound. Complete the power open or TOP DISABLED may move during this time based on power close cycle for the top. If it is This message displays and a sound external forces. Keep objects clear not possible to move the top to a will be heard when the power from the normal path of movement fully open or fully closed position, convertible top switch is pressed for the top system components. and it is too cold to operate the power convertible top. Move the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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TOP SYSTEM OVERHEATED, Door Ajar Messages compressor automatically turns off. PLEASE WAIT When the coolant temperature DOOR OPEN returns to normal, the air This message displays and a sound conditioning compressor turns back will be heard when the power A door open symbol will display on the DIC showing which door is on. The vehicle can continue to be convertible top switch is pressed driven. and the power convertible top pump open. The DOOR OPEN message motor temperature is overheated. may also display if the vehicle starts If this message continues to appear, Wait for the power convertible top to move. Close the door completely. have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid pump motor to cool down before HOOD OPEN using the power convertible top. damage to the engine. This message will display along with VALET SWITCH ACTIVE – TOP a hood open symbol when the hood ENGINE OVERHEATING — DISABLED is open. Close the hood completely. IDLE ENGINE This message displays when Valet TRUNK OPEN This message displays when the Mode is active. See “Valet Mode (If engine coolant temperature is too Equipped)” in the infotainment This message will display along with hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to manual. a symbol when the trunk is open. idle until it cools down. Close the trunk completely. Cruise Control Messages Engine Oil Messages Engine Cooling System CRUISE SET TO XXX Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the This message displays when the cruise control is set and shows the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH engine oil needs to be changed. speed it was set to. See Cruise ENGINE TEMP When you change the engine oil, be Control 0 242. sure to reset the Oil Life System. This message displays when the 0 engine coolant becomes hotter than See Engine Oil Life System 266, the normal operating temperature. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 128, Engine Oil 0 264, and To avoid added strain on a hot 0 engine, the air conditioning Maintenance Schedule 336. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE UPSHIFT NOW, ENGINE Fuel System Messages ENGINE PROTECTION ACTIVE FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the This message indicates the engine engine oil temperature is too hot. controls have taken action to This message displays when the Stop and allow the vehicle to idle prevent an oil starvation condition. vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as until it cools down. This may reduce the available soon as possible. engine power, or on automatic ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL transmission equipped vehicles Key and Lock Messages On some vehicles, this message force an upshift to a higher gear. displays when the engine oil level # KEYS PROGRAMMED may be too low. Check the oil level Engine Power Messages This message displays when before filling to the recommended programming new keys to the level. If the oil is not low and this ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED vehicle. message remains on, take the This message displays when the NO REMOTE DETECTED vehicle to your dealer for service. vehicle's engine power is reduced. See Engine Oil 0 264. Reduced engine power can affect This message displays when the transmitter battery may be weak. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP the vehicle's ability to accelerate. — If this message is on, but there is no See “Starting the Vehicle with a Low ENGINE reduction in performance, proceed Transmitter Battery” under Remote This message displays if low oil to your destination. The Keyless Entry (RKE) System pressure levels occur. Stop the performance may be reduced the Operation 0 28. vehicle as soon as safely possible, next time the vehicle is driven. The NO REMOTE KEY WAS turn off the engine, and do not vehicle may be driven at a reduced operate it until the cause of the low speed while this message is on, but DETECTED PLACE KEY IN oil pressure has been corrected. maximum acceleration and speed TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN Check the oil as soon as possible may be reduced. Anytime this START YOUR VEHICLE and have the vehicle serviced by message stays on, or displays This message displays when trying your dealer. repeatedly, the vehicle should be to start the vehicle if an RKE taken to your dealer for service as transmitter is not detected. The soon as possible. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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transmitter battery may be weak. Lamp Messages SERVICE PARK ASSIST See Starting the Vehicle with a Low “ This message displays if there is a Transmitter Battery under Remote AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ” problem with the Parking Assist Keyless Entry (RKE) System ON/OFF system. Do not use this system to Operation 0 28. This message is displayed when the help you park. See your dealer for NO REMOTE DETECTED automatic light control has been service. PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART turned on or off. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 156. SERVICE SIDE DETECTION or NO REMOTE DETECTED SYSTEM PRESS CLUTCH TO RESTART TURN SIGNAL ON If this message remains on after This message displays if the RKE This message is displayed if the continued driving, the vehicle needs transmitter is no longer detected in turn signal has been left on. Turn off service. Side Blind Zone Alert the vehicle. Press the brake pedal the turn signal. (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), or clutch and the engine start/stop and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) button to restart the vehicle. Object Detection System features will not work. Take the REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE Messages vehicle to your dealer. This message displays when LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM leaving the vehicle with the RKE UNAVAILABLE transmitter still inside. This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind This message indicates that Side REPLACE BATTERY IN Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane REMOTE KEY Change Alert (LCA) systems off. Change Alert (LCA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are This message displays when the PARK ASSIST OFF disabled either because the sensor battery in the RKE transmitter needs is blocked and cannot detect to be replaced. This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been vehicles in the blind zone, or the turned off or when there is a vehicle is passing through an open temporary condition causing the area, such as the desert, where system to be disabled. there is insufficient data for operation. This message may also Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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activate during heavy rain or due to MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h your driving accordingly. See road spray. The vehicle does not (80 MPH) Traction Control/Electronic Stability need service. For cleaning, see Control 0 235. "Washing the Vehicle" under This message displays when a Exterior Care 0 325. malfunction is present in the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM Magnetic Ride Control system, If this message displays when you if equipped. The vehicle speed will are driving, there is a problem with Ride Control System be limited to a value determined by the Traction Control System (TCS) Messages the vehicle when the shock and the vehicle needs service. See absorber system has failed and the your dealer. When this message is STABILITRAK shocks are in their full soft mode. displayed, the system will not limit COMPETITIVE MODE Have the vehicle serviced by your wheel spin. Adjust your driving dealer as soon as possible. This message displays when the accordingly. Competitive Driving Mode is To acknowledge the message, press The TCS/StabiliTrak light on the selected. The instrument cluster the SEL button. The message instrument cluster will also turn on light will be on when the reappears every 10 minutes until and a sound will be heard. Competitive Driving Mode is this condition changes. selected. Launch Control is When this message is displayed, available when this mode is SERVICE STABILITRAK the computer controlled systems will selected. The Traction Control This message displays if there is a not assist the driver in controlling System (TCS) will not be operating problem with the StabiliTrak system the vehicle. Have the system while in the Competitive Driving and the vehicle needs service. The repaired by your dealer as soon as Mode. Adjust your driving Traction Control System (TCS)/ possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Competitive accordingly. See Traction Control/ 0 StabiliTrak light on the instrument Driving Mode 240, including the cluster also turns on and a sound Electronic Stability Control 0 235. “Launch Control” information. will be heard. See your dealer. To acknowledge the message, When this message is displayed, press SEL. the system is not working. Adjust Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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SERVICE SUSPENSION Service Vehicle Messages Starting the Vehicle This message displays when a PROGRAM CLUSTER Messages malfunction is present in the Magnetic Ride Control system, This message is displayed if there is PRESS BRAKE TO START if equipped, which is causing the a problem with the instrument This message is displayed when shocks to be in their full soft mode. cluster. Take the vehicle to your attempting to start an automatic This is a warning to the driver that dealer for service. transmission equipped vehicle the vehicle handling may be SERVICE POWER STEERING without first pressing the brake affected. Have the vehicle serviced pedal. by your dealer as soon as possible. This message displays and a chime may sound when there may be a PRESS CLUTCH TO START To acknowledge the message, press problem with the power steering SEL. The message reappears every This message is displayed when system. If this message displays 10 minutes until this condition attempting to start a manual and a reduction in steering changes. transmission equipped vehicle performance or loss of power without first pressing the clutch steering assistance is noticed, see pedal. Airbag System Messages your dealer. SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE KEYLESS START SERVICE VEHICLE SOON SYSTEM This message displays if there is a This message is displayed if there is This message is displayed if there is problem with the airbag system. See a problem with the vehicle. Take the your dealer for service. a problem with the pushbutton start vehicle to your dealer for service. system. Take the vehicle to your Security Messages dealer for service. THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tire Messages If a tire pressure message appears the life of the clutch. Fully release on the DIC, stop as soon as the clutch pedal after each gear SERVICE TIRE MONITOR possible. Inflate the tires by adding change. SYSTEM air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a Loading Information label. See Tires PERFORMANCE SHIFT problem with the Tire Pressure 0 292, Vehicle Load Limits 0 212, ACTIVE Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire and Tire Pressure 0 300. Pressure Monitor Operation 0 302. This message may display when the More than one tire pressure vehicle is in Sport or Track Mode. TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message can appear at a time. The REDUCED PERFORMANCE DIC also shows the tire pressure — This message displays when the REDUCE CLUTCH USE system is learning new tires. See values. See Driver Information Tire Pressure Monitor Center (DIC) 0 128. This message displays and engine Operation 0 302. torque is momentarily limited if Transmission Messages excessive manual transmission TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD clutch slip is detected while the AIR TO TIRE 1-4 SHIFT clutch pedal is fully released. This message displays when the This message displays on a manual Reduce clutch slip during pressure in one or more of the tires transmission vehicle when you can acceleration from a stop and during is low. only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) gear changes to allow the clutch to instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second). cool. This should prevent further This message also displays LEFT slips with the clutch pedal fully FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT MANUAL TRANSMISSION — released. If this message displays REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate RELEASE CLUTCH PEDAL repeatedly, see your dealer. the location of the low tire. This message displays and a chime SERVICE TRANSMISSION The low tire pressure warning light sounds if the manual transmission will also come on. See Tire clutch pedal is partially applied for This message displays if there is a 0 Pressure Light 125. an extended period of time while the problem with the transmission. See vehicle is being driven. Driving with your dealer. the clutch pedal applied can reduce Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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SHIFT DENIED If this message is displayed during TURN WIPER CONTROL TO normal vehicle operation on flat This message displays when INTERMITTENT FIRST roads, the vehicle may need attempting to shift to a gear not service. See your dealer for an This message is displayed when appropriate for the vehicle speed inspection. attempting to adjust the intermittent and engine revolutions per wiper speed without intermittent minute (rpm). TRANSMISSION HOT — selected on the wiper control. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 104. SHIFT TO PARK SLOW DOWN This message displays when the This message displays and a chime Vehicle Speed Messages transmission needs to be shifted to sounds if the manual transmission P (Park). This may appear when fluid is hot and if the vehicle speed SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED attempting to remove the key from is high. Driving with the manual transmission fluid temperature high This message is displayed when the the vehicle if the vehicle is not in vehicle speed is greater than the P (Park). can cause damage to the vehicle. Drive at a slower speed to cool the speed warning speed. See "Speed TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE manual transmission fluid. This Warning" under Instrument — 0 ENGINE message clears when the vehicle Cluster 110. has slowed sufficiently or if the SPEED LIMIT SET TO XXX This message displays and a chime manual transmission fluid has sounds if the transmission fluid in cooled sufficiently. This message is displayed when the the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the speed warning is set. See "Speed automatic transmission fluid Vehicle Reminder Warning" under Instrument temperature high can cause Cluster 0 110. damage to the vehicle. Stop the Messages vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE clears when the fluid temperature WITH CARE reaches a safe level. This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Window Messages Vehicle 3. Press S BACK on the 0 OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ Personalization faceplate or touch to return to the previous menu or exit. PASSENGER WINDOW Use the audio system controls to Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to This message is displayed when the access the personalization menus access the Settings menu, then window needs to be reprogrammed. for customizing vehicle features. select SETTINGS from the Home If the vehicle's battery has been The following are all possible page on the infotainment system recharged or disconnected, you will personalization features. Depending display. need to program each front window on the vehicle, some may not be for the express-up feature to work. available. Personalization Menus See Power Windows 0 47. Base Radio Audio System The following list of menu items may Controls be available: { : Press to access the Home . Time and Date Page Menu. . Driving Mode Q or R : Touch to scroll through the . Language (Language) menus or setup items. . Valet Mode 0 : Touch to exit or return to the . Teen Driver previous screen or menu. . Radio Uplevel Radio Audio System Controls . Vehicle 1. Touch the desired feature to . Bluetooth display a list of available . Apple CarPlay options. . Android Auto 2. Select the desired feature setting. . USB Auto Launch . Voice Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Display Language (Language) Radio . Rear Camera Select Language, then select from Press and the following may . Return to Factory Settings the available language(s). display: . Software Information The selected language will display . Manage Favorites on the system, and voice . Number of Favorites Shown Detailed information for each menu recognition will reflect the selected follows. language. . Audible Touch Feedback Time and Date Valet Mode . Text Scroll Manually set the time and date. See This will lock the infotainment . Tone Settings 0 Clock 105. system and steering wheel controls. . Auto Volume It may also limit access to vehicle Driving Mode . Maximum Startup Volume storage locations (if equipped). Select and the following may . Audio Cue Volume display: To enable valet mode: Manage Favorites . Engine Sound Management 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad. This allows favorites to be edited. . Steering See “Storing a Station as a 2. Touch Enter to go to the 0 Engine Sound Management confirmation screen. Favorite” in AM-FM Radio 166 or “Manage Favorites” in “Settings” Select Engine Sound Management, 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. under “Radio” in the infotainment then choose from the available Touch LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or manual. options. See Driver Mode 0 unlock the system. Touch Back to Number of Favorites Shown Control 236. go back to the previous menu. Steering Press to set the number of favorites Teen Driver to display. Select Steering, then choose from the available options. See Driver See “Teen Driver” under “Settings” Mode Control 0 236. in the infotainment manual. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Select the desired number or select Maximum Startup Volume Climate and Air Quality Auto and the infotainment system This feature sets the maximum Select and the following may will automatically adjust the number startup volume. If the vehicle is display: of favorites shown. started and the volume is greater . Auto Fan Speed Audible Touch Feedback than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. To set the . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats This allows Audible Touch maximum startup volume, turn the . Auto Rear Defog Feedback to be turned on or off. MENU knob or press + or − to Select Off or On. increase or decrease. Auto Fan Speed Text Scroll Audio Cue Volume This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Select to see text scroll on the This feature sets the volume of screen. audio files played at system startup Select Low, Medium, or High. Select Off or On. and shutdown. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Select On, then press + or − to Tone Settings When on, this feature will turn the increase or decrease the volume. heated seats on when using remote Select to adjust the radio tone. See start on cold days. Operation 0 165 or “Tone Settings” Vehicle under “AM-FM Radio” in the Select and the following may Select On or Off. infotainment manual. display: Auto Rear Defog Auto Volume . Climate and Air Quality This allows the rear window This feature adjusts the volume . Collision/Detection Systems defogger to turn on automatically when the interior temperature is cold based on vehicle speed and . Comfort and Convenience ambient noise. and the outside temperature is . Lighting about 7 °C (44 °F) and below. See Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, “Rear Window Defogger” in Medium, Medium-High, or High. . Power Door Locks Automatic Climate Control System . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start 0 193 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 196. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Select On or Off. Select On or Off. See “Rear Cross Chime Volume Traffic Alert (RCTA)” in Assistance Collision/Detection Systems This allows the selection of the Systems for Parking or chime volume level. Select and the following may Backing 0 246. display: Turn the MENU knob, touch + or − Comfort and Convenience to adjust the volume, or select . Park Assist Select and the following may Normal or High. Lane Change Alert . display: Reverse Tilt Mirror Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . Auto Memory Recall When on, both the driver and Park Assist . Easy Exit Options passenger outside mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is If equipped, this feature can assist . Chime Volume shifted to R (Reverse) to improve in backing up and parking the . Reverse Tilt Mirror visibility of the ground near the rear vehicle. See Assistance Systems for wheels. They will return to their Parking or Backing 0 246. Auto Memory Recall previous driving position when the Select On or Off. This feature automatically recalls vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) the current driver’s previously stored or the engine is turned off. See Lane Change Alert 1 or 2 button positions when Reverse Tilt Mirrors 0 46. This allows the Lane Change Alert entering the vehicle. See Memory Select Off, On - Driver and feature to be turned on or off. See Seats 0 58. Passenger, On - Driver, or On - Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 248. Select Off or On. Passenger. Select On or Off. Easy Exit Options Lighting Rear Cross Traffic Alert This feature automatically recalls Select and the following may This allows the Rear Cross Traffic the current driver’s previously stored display: Alert feature to be turned on or off. exit button position when exiting the vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 58. . Vehicle Locator Lights Select Off or On. . Exit Lighting Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Vehicle Locator Lights Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out . Remote Lock Feedback This feature will flash the exterior When on, this feature will keep the . Remote Door Unlock lamps and allows some of the driver door from locking until the . Remote Start Auto Cool Seats exterior lamps and most of the door is closed. If this feature is interior lamps to turn on briefly when turned on, the Delayed Door Lock . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats it is dark outside, and K on the menu will not be available. . Remote Window Operation Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Select Off or On. . Passive Door Unlock transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Auto Door Unlock . Passive Door Lock Select Off or On. This allows selection of which of the . Remote Left in Vehicle Alert doors will automatically unlock when Exit Lighting the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) Remote Unlock Light Feedback This allows the selection of how with an automatic transmission or When on, the exterior lamps will long the exterior lamps stay on when the vehicle is turned off with a flash when unlocking the vehicle when leaving the vehicle when it is manual transmission. with the RKE transmitter. dark outside. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Select Off or Flash Lights. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Seconds, or 120 Seconds. When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of Power Door Locks locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the Select and the following may delay, press the power door lock vehicle with the RKE transmitter. switch on the door. display: Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Select Off or On. Only, or Horn Only. . Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors display: will unlock when pressing K on the . Remote Unlock Light Feedback RKE transmitter. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Select All Doors or Driver Door. Select All Doors or Driver Door. . Text Message Alerts Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Passive Door Lock Pair New Device If equipped and turned on, this This allows passive locking to be Select to pair a new device. See feature will turn the ventilated seats turned on or off, or feedback can be “Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” on when using remote start on selected. See Remote Keyless under Bluetooth (Overview) 0 182 or warm days. Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28. Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 Select Off or On. Select Off, On with Horn 184 or “Pairing” in “Infotainment Chirp, or On. Controls” under “Bluetooth” in the Remote Start Auto Heat Seats infotainment manual. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert If equipped and turned on, this Discoverable feature will turn the heated seats on This feature sounds an alert when when using remote start on the RKE transmitter is left in the This allows the system to find a cold days. vehicle. This menu also enables device. Select Off or On. Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert. Select Off or On. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Remote Window Operation System Operation 0 28. Device Management This allows the windows to be Select Off or On. Select to connect to a different K phone source, disconnect a phone, opened when pressing on the Bluetooth or delete a phone. RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Select and the following may Ringtones Operation 0 28. display: Press to change the ring tone for Select Off or On. . Pair New Device the specific phone. The phone does . Discoverable not need to be connected to change Passive Door Unlock the ring tones. This allows the selection of what . Device Management doors will unlock when using the . Ringtones button on the driver door to unlock . Voice Mail Numbers the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Voice Mail Numbers Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Voice This feature displays the voice mail Select to manage Apple devices. Select and the following may number for all connected phones. Apple CarPlay must be on for this display: To change the voice mail number, feature to be accessed. . Confidence Threshold select EDIT or press the EDIT button. Type a new number, then Android Auto . Prompt Length select SAVE or press the SAVE Select and the following may . Audio Feedback Speed button. display: . Display “What Can I Say?” Tips Text Message Alerts . Android Auto Confidence Threshold This allows the feature to be turned . Manage Android Auto Devices on or off. This feature allows the adjustment Android Auto of the sensitivity of the speech Select Off or On. This feature allows Android devices recognition system. Apple CarPlay™ to be connected to the infotainment Select Confirm More or system through a USB port. Select and the following may Confirm Less. display: Select Off or On. Prompt Length . Apple CarPlay Manage Android Auto Devices This feature adjusts the voice . Manage Apple CarPlay Devices Select to manage Android devices. prompt length. Android Auto must be on for this Select Short or Long. Apple CarPlay feature to be accessed. This feature allows Apple devices to Audio Feedback Speed USB Auto Launch be connected to the infotainment This feature adjusts the audio system through a USB port. This allows Android and Apple feedback speed. Select Off or On. CarPlay devices to automatically connect when plugged into the Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. USB port. Select Off or On. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Display “What Can I Say?” Tips Guidance Lines Restore Radio Settings This feature gives tips on what to Select Off or On. See Assistance This allows selection to restore say when using voice recognition. Systems for Parking or radio settings. 0 Select Off or On. Backing 246. Select Restore or Cancel. Display Rear Park Assist Symbols Software Information Select Off or On. See Assistance Select and the following may Select to view the infotainment Systems for Parking or display: system current software information. Backing 0 246. . Calibrate Touchscreen Return to Factory Settings . Turn Display Off Select and the following may Calibrate Touchscreen display: Select to calibrate the touchscreen, . Restore Vehicle Settings then follow the prompts. . Clear All Private Data Turn Display Off . Restore Radio Settings Select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any Restore Vehicle Settings faceplate button to turn the This allows selection of restoring display on. vehicle settings. Rear Camera Select Restore or Cancel. Select and the following may Clear All Private Data display: This allows selection to clear all . Guidance Lines private information from the vehicle. . Rear Park Assist Symbols Select Delete or Cancel. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
152 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote reverse feature. This includes any Programming the Universal garage door opener model Remote System System manufactured before April 1, 1982. For questions or help programming See Radio Frequency Read these instructions completely the Universal Remote system, call Statement 0 364. before programming the Universal 1-800-355-3515 or see Remote system. It may help to have www.homelink.com. Universal Remote System another person assist with the programming process. Programming involves Programming time-sensitive actions, and may time Keep the original hand-held out causing the procedure to be transmitter for use in other vehicles repeated. as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when To program up to three devices: vehicle ownership is terminated. 1. Hold the end of the hand-held See “Erasing Universal Remote transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 System Buttons” later in this to 3 in) away from the section. Universal Remote system If equipped, these buttons are in the buttons with the indicator light overhead console. To program a garage door opener, park outside directly in line with and in view. The hand-held This system can replace up to three facing the garage door opener transmitter was supplied by the remote control transmitters used to receiver. Clear all people and manufacturer of the garage activate devices such as garage objects near the garage door. door opener receiver. door openers, security systems, and 2. At the same time, press and home automation devices. These Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a new battery for quick and hold both the hand-held instructions refer to a garage door transmitter button and one of opener, but can be used for other accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. the three Universal Remote devices. system buttons to be used to Do not use the Universal Remote operate the garage door. Do system with any garage door opener not release either button until that does not have the stop and Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the indicator light changes from for five seconds. If the light 5. Press and release the Learn or a slow to a rapid flash. Then stays on or the garage door Smart button. Step 6 must be release both buttons. moves, programming is completed within 30 seconds of Some garage door openers complete. pressing this button. may require substitution of . If the indicator light blinks 6. Inside the vehicle, press and Step 2 with the procedure in rapidly for two seconds, hold the newly programmed “Radio Signals for Canada and then changes to a solid light Universal Remote system Some Gate Operators” later in and the garage door does button for two seconds and this section. not move, continue with then release it. If the garage 3. Press and hold the newly programming Steps 4–6. door does not move or the programmed Universal Remote lamp on the garage door system button for five seconds opener receiver does not flash, while watching the indicator press and hold the same light and garage door button a second time for activation. two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not . If the indicator light stays on move or the garage door lamp continuously or the garage does not flash, press and hold door moves when the the same button a third time for button is pressed, then Learn or Smart Button two seconds, then release it. programming is complete. There is no need to 4. After completing Steps 1–3, The Universal Remote system should now activate the complete Steps 4–6. locate the Learn or Smart button inside garage on the garage door. If the indicator light does . garage door opener receiver. not come on or the garage Repeat the process for The name and color of the door does not move, a programming the two remaining button may vary by second button press may buttons. manufacturer. be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Radio Signals for Canada and Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single Some Gate Operators Operation Universal Remote System For questions or programming help Button call 1-800-355-3515 or see Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system www.homelink.com. System buttons: Canadian radio-frequency laws and Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the some U.S. gate operators require Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the transmitter signals to time out or quit at least one-half second. The button. after several seconds of indicator light will come on while the 2. The indicator light will begin to transmission. This may not be long signal is being transmitted. flash after 20 seconds. Without enough for the Universal Remote Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed system to pick up the signal during System Buttons with Step 1 under programming. Erase all programmed buttons when “Programming the Universal If the programming did not work, vehicle ownership is terminated. Remote System.” replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with To erase: the following: 1. Press and hold the two outside Press and hold the Universal buttons until the indicator light Remote system button while begins to flash. This should pressing and releasing the take about 10 seconds. hand-held transmitter button every 2. Release both buttons. two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Lighting Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the Exterior Lamp Controls headlamps. Exterior Lighting 5 : Turns on the headlamps Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 155 together with the parking lamps and Headlamp High/Low-Beam instrument panel lights. Changer ...... 155 Flash-to-Pass ...... 156 A warning chime sounds if the driver Daytime Running door is opened when the ignition Lamps (DRL) ...... 156 switch is off and the headlamps or Automatic Headlamp parking lamps are on. System ...... 156 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 157 Headlamp High/ Turn and Lane-Change The exterior lamp control is on the Low-Beam Changer Signals ...... 158 left side of the steering wheel. Push the turn signal lever away Interior Lighting There are four positions: from you and release to turn the Instrument Panel Illumination high beams on. To return to low Control ...... 158 P : Briefly turn to this position to beams, push the lever again or pull Interior Lamps ...... 159 turn the automatic light control off or it toward you and release. Reading Lamps ...... 159 on again. When released, the control returns to the AUTO Lighting Features position. Entry Lighting ...... 159 AUTO : Automatically turns the Exit Lighting ...... 159 exterior lamps on and off, Theater Dimming ...... 160 depending on outside lighting. Battery Load Management . . . 160 Battery Power Protection . . . . . 160 AUTO also controls the Daytime Exterior Lighting Battery Running Lamps (DRL). See This indicator light turns on in the Saver ...... 160 Daytime Running Lamps instrument cluster when the (DRL) 0 156. high-beam headlamps are on. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Flash-to-Pass . The engine is running and the Automatic Headlamp transmission is not in P (Park). The flash-to-pass feature works with System When the DRL are on, the the low beams or Daytime Running When it is dark enough outside and Lamps (DRL) on or off. headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and the headlamp switch is in AUTO, To flash the high beams, pull the other lamps will not be on. the automatic headlamp system will turn signal lever all the way toward turn on the headlamps at the normal you, then release it. The headlamps automatically brightness along with other lamps change from DRL to the regular such as the taillamps, sidemarker Daytime Running headlamps depending on the lamps, parking lamps, license plate darkness of the surroundings. The lamps, and the instrument panel Lamps (DRL) other lamps that come on with the lights. The radio lights will also DRL can make it easier for others to headlamps will also come on. be dim. see the front of your vehicle during When it is bright enough outside, To turn off the automatic headlamp the day. DRL are required on all the headlamps will go off and the system, turn the exterior lamps vehicles first sold in Canada. DRL will come on. switch to the P position and then A light sensor on top of the To turn the DRL off or on again, turn release. For vehicles first sold in instrument panel makes the DRL the exterior lamps control to P and Canada, the transmission must be work, so be sure it is not covered. then release. For vehicles first sold in P (Park), before the automatic The dedicated DRL will come on in Canada, the DRL cannot be headlamp system can be turned off. when all of the following conditions turned off. are met: The regular headlamp system . The ignition is in the ON/RUN should be turned on when needed. position. . The exterior lamps control is in AUTO, or has been briefly turned to P to turn the automatic light control on again. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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The vehicle has a light sensor on instrument cluster may not be as Hazard Warning Flashers the top of the instrument panel. Do bright as usual. Make sure the not cover this sensor, otherwise the instrument panel brightness control system will come on whenever the is in the full bright position. See ignition is on. Instrument Panel Illumination 0 The system may also turn on the Control 158. headlamps when driving through a Lights On with Wipers parking garage, heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal. If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine There is a delay in the transition on, and the exterior lamp control is between the daytime and nighttime in AUTO, the headlamps, parking operation of the Daytime Running lamps, and other exterior lamps | : Press to make the front and Lamps (DRL) and the automatic come on. The transition time for the rear turn signal lamps flash on and headlamp system so that driving lamps coming on varies based on off. This warns others that you are under bridges or bright overhead wiper speed. When the wipers are having trouble. Press again to turn street lights does not affect the not operating, these lamps turn off. the flashers off. system. The DRL and automatic Move the exterior lamp control to P headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees or ; to disable this feature. a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there will be a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
158 Lighting Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane Interior Lighting change, the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Instrument Panel Replace any burned out bulbs. If a Illumination Control bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 286.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the The knob for this feature is on the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane left side of the instrument panel. change. Hold it there until the lane Turn the knob clockwise or change is completed. If the lever is counterclockwise to brighten or dim briefly pressed and released, the the instrument panel lights at night. turn signal flashes three times. Turn the knob completely clockwise The turn and lane-change signal to turn on the interior lamps. can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Lighting 159 Interior Lamps LINK TO DRIVE MODE : The light Lighting Features color is matched to the color being Interior Spectrum Lighting used for the drive mode. Entry Lighting If equipped, this feature allows for choosing the color of the interior Reading Lamps Some exterior lamps and interior lighting in the vehicle. lamps turn on briefly at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when K To access, press { on the is pressed on the Remote Keyless faceplate, then touch LIGHTING to Entry (RKE) transmitter. When a display the settings screen. door is opened, the interior lamps Touch to select from the following: come on. They stay on for about OFF : Turns the feature off. 20 seconds. When all of the doors have been closed or the ignition is LIGHT STRIPS : Turns on standard turned to ON/RUN, they gradually mode. Touch the light strip color to fade out. select a color for the interior lighting. The reading lamps are in the This feature can be changed. See overhead console. The lamps go on SHOW MODE : When the shift Vehicle Locator Lights under when a door is opened. When the “ ” lever is in P (Park) (automatic Vehicle Personalization 0 144. transmission) or the park brake is doors are closed, press m or n to applied (manual transmission), turn on each lamp. Exit Lighting touch to turn the feature on in colors chosen by the vehicle. When the Some exterior lamps and interior shift lever is not in P (Park) or the lights come on at night, or in areas park brake is not applied, the with limited lighting, when the driver interior color will default to the last door is opened after the ignition is active color selected in light turned off. The interior lamps come strips mode. on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. The exterior Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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lamps and interior lamps remain on prevent overcharging. If the vehicle needed. It can temporarily reduce for a set amount of time, then has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage the power demands of some automatically turn off. display on the Driver Information accessories. The exterior lamps turn off Center (DIC), you may see the Normally, these actions occur in immediately by turning the exterior voltage move up or down. This is steps or levels, without being lamp control off. normal. If there is a problem, an noticeable. In rare cases at the alert will be displayed. This feature can be changed. See highest levels of corrective action, Vehicle Personalization 0 144. The battery can be discharged at this action may be noticeable to the idle if the electrical loads are very driver. If so, a DIC message might high. This is true for all vehicles. be displayed, and it is Theater Dimming This is because the generator recommended that the driver reduce This feature allows for a three to five (alternator) may not be spinning fast the electrical loads as much as second fade out of the interior enough at idle to produce all of the possible. See Battery Voltage and lamps instead of having them turn power needed for very high Charging Messages 0 135. off immediately. electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when Battery Power Protection Battery Load several of the following are on, such This feature shuts off the interior Management as: headlamps, high beams, fog lights if they are left on for more lamps, rear window defogger, than 10 minutes when the ignition is The vehicle has Electric Power climate control fan at high speed, Management (EPM) that estimates in OFF. This helps to prevent the heated seats, engine cooling fans, battery from running down. the battery's temperature and state trailer loads, and loads plugged into of charge. It then adjusts the voltage accessory power outlets. for best performance and extended Exterior Lighting Battery life of the battery. EPM works to prevent excessive Saver discharge of the battery. It does this When the battery's state of charge by balancing the generator's output The exterior lamps turn off about is low, the voltage is raised slightly and the vehicle's electrical needs. 10 minutes after the ignition is to quickly bring the charge back up. It can increase engine idle speed to turned off, if the parking lamps or When the state of charge is high, generate more power whenever headlamps have been manually left the voltage is lowered slightly to on. This protects against draining Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
162 Infotainment System Phone Introduction Infotainment Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 182 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) ...... 184 Infotainment Apple CarPlay and Base radio information is included in Introduction Android Auto ...... 188 this manual. See the infotainment Infotainment ...... 162 Hands-Free Phone ...... 188 manual for information on other Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 163 Trademarks and License available infotainment systems. Overview ...... 164 Agreements Read the following pages to Home Page ...... 165 become familiar with these features. Operation ...... 165 Trademarks and License Agreements ...... 191 Radio { Warning AM-FM Radio ...... 166 Satellite Radio ...... 167 Taking your eyes off the road for Radio Reception ...... 169 too long or too often while using Antenna (Convertible Only) . . . 169 any infotainment feature can Backglass Antenna cause a crash. You or others (Coupe Only) ...... 169 could be injured or killed. Do not Multi-Band Antenna ...... 170 give extended attention to Audio Players infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices ...... 170 displays and focus your attention USB Port ...... 170 on driving. Use voice commands Auxiliary Devices ...... 176 whenever possible. Performance Data Recorder (PDR) The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid Performance Data distraction by disabling some Recorder (PDR) ...... 177 functions when driving. These Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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functions may gray out when they Theft-Deterrent Feature are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through The infotainment system has an the instrument cluster and steering electronic security system installed wheel controls. to prevent theft. Before driving: The infotainment system only works in the vehicle in which it was first . Become familiar with the installed, and cannot be used in operation, faceplate buttons, and another vehicle. screen buttons. . Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. . Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability. See Defensive Driving 0 201. To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 221. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Overview 1. { . Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page 0 165. 2. g . Radio: Press and release to fast seek the strongest previous station or channel. . USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to the previous content. Press and hold to fast rewind. 3. O . Press to turn the power on. . Press and hold to turn the power off. . Press to mute/unmute the system when on. . Turn to decrease or increase the volume. 4. d . Radio: Press and release to fast seek the next strongest station or channel. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. USB/Music/Pictures: Press Home Page Features Climate : If equipped, touch to to go to the next content. access the Climate menu. See Press and hold to fast Automatic Climate Control System forward. 0 193 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 196. 5. 5 OnStar : If equipped, touch to . Press and release to access the OnStar menu. See access the phone screen, OnStar Overview 0 368. answer an incoming call, or access the device home Lighting : If equipped, touch to screen. access the Lighting menu. See Vehicle Personalization 0 144. Press { to go to the Home Page. Home Page Audio : Touch to select AM, FM, Operation Touchscreen Buttons SiriusXM® (if equipped), USB/iPod/ Radio Controls Touchscreen buttons show on the Bluetooth Audio, or AUX. screen when available. When a Gallery : Touch to view a picture. The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, menus function is unavailable, the button Phone : Touch to activate the may gray out. When a function is shown on the display, and steering phone features (if equipped). See wheel controls. selected, the button may highlight. Bluetooth (Overview) 0 182 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Turning the System On or Off Controls) 0 184. O : Press to turn the radio on. Projection : Touch to access Press and hold to turn the radio off. supported devices when connected. Automatic Switch-Off See USB Port 0 170. If the infotainment system has been Settings : Touch to access the turned on after the ignition is turned Personalization menu. See Vehicle 0 off, the system will turn off Personalization 144. automatically after 10 minutes. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
166 Infotainment System Volume Control Custom Tone Settings Radio O : Turn to increase or decrease. 1. Touch SETTINGS from the Press when the system is on to home screen. AM-FM Radio mute and unmute the system. 2. Select Radio. Playing the Radio System Settings 3. Select Tone Settings. Audio Source Menu Auto Volume . Bass, Midrange, or Treble: { : Press to go to the Home Page. This feature automatically adjusts Touch − or +. the radio volume to compensate for . Fader or Balance: Adjust O : Press to turn on, mute, road and wind noise. the front/rear or left/right or unmute the system. Press and hold to turn off the system. The level of volume compensation speakers by dragging the can be selected, or the feature can dot in the vehicle image on Selecting a Band be turned off. the screen. 1. Press {. Tone Settings 4. Touch 3 to go back to the source screen. 2. Touch AUDIO. The tone settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 3. Touch Source. player source. 4. Select AM, FM, or SXM (if equipped). The last station that was playing starts playing again. Selecting a Station Seek Tuning If the radio station is not known: Press g or d to automatically search for available radio stations. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Direct Tune Menu Satellite Radio From the AM or FM menu: Touch to choose between available If equipped, vehicles with an 1. Touch Tune. menus for the current source. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM Satellite Radio 2. Enter the station number. Storing a Station as a Favorite subscription can receive SiriusXM 3. Touch Go. Stations from all bands can be programming. stored in any order in the favorite Favorites pages. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service 1. Touch S or T to scroll through Up to 25 stations can be stored. the favorite pages. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service Storing Stations based in the 48 contiguous United 2. Touch the station to select it. To store the station to a position in States and 10 Canadian provinces. Update Station List the list, touch the corresponding SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and . From the AM or FM menu, touch button 1−5 until a beep is heard. commercial-free music, coast to Menu, then touch Update Station 1. Select the desired station. coast, and in digital-quality sound. List. The broadcasting list During your trial or when you updating will begin. 2. Touch S or T to select the desired page of saved subscribe, you will get unlimited . During the AM or FM favorites. access to SiriusXM Radio Online for broadcasting list update, touch when you are not in the vehicle. Cancel to stop the updates. 3. Touch and hold any of the A service fee is required to receive preset buttons to save the the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM Station List current radio station to that service needs to be reactivated, the 1. From the AM or FM menu, button of the selected radio will display "No Subscription touch Menu. favorites page. Please Renew" on channel SXM1. 2. Select Station List. To change a preset button, tune to For more information, contact the new desired radio station and SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or 3. Touch Q or R to scroll through touch and hold the preset button. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and the list. Touch the station to www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079 select it. (Canada). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Listening to SiriusXM Radio Listening to Preset Channels Tone Settings 1. Press {. 1. Touch S or T repeatedly to 1. Touch Tone Settings. See select the desired “Tone Settings” under 2. Touch AUDIO. 0 favorites page. Operation 165. 3. Touch Source. 2. Touch the preset button to 2. Touch 0. 4. Touch SXM and the most listen to the channel. recent listened to SiriusXM Auto Volume channel will display. Using the SiriusXM Menu 1. Touch Auto Volume. See “Auto Operation Volume” under Selecting a Category Operation 0 165. 1. Touch MENU on the SXM radio From Menu, touch Categories, then 0 touch the desired category or from screen. 2. Touch . Categories, touch Q or R to find the 2. Touch the menu to select the Categories desired item or to display the desired channel. Touch the channel 1. Touch Categories. to select it. detail menu item. 2. Touch Q or R to find the Selecting a Channel 3. Touch 0 to return to the previous menu. desired category. Touch the Press g or d to seek the previous category to select it. Channel List or next channel. Explicit Content Filter 1. Touch Channel List from the Using the Preset Buttons SXM menu. The channel list is When on, only a filtered list of Up to five favorites pages can be displayed. channels will be received. When off, all regular SXM programming saved, and each page can store up Q R to five channels. 2. Touch or to find the subscribed to will be received. desired channel. Touch the 1. Touch SXM Explicit Filter. To change a preset button, tune to channel to select it. the new desired channel and hold 2. Select to enable or disable. the button. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Radio Reception interfere with radio reception. When Antenna this happens, try reducing the treble Frequency interference and static on the radio. (Convertible Only) can occur during normal radio ® The AM-FM antenna is integrated in reception if items such as mobile SiriusXM Satellite Radio the rear spoiler. phone chargers, vehicle Service convenience accessories, and No maintenance or adjustments are SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service external electronic devices are needed. Do not place loads on the gives digital radio reception from plugged into the accessory power spoiler. coast to coast in the 48 contiguous outlet. If there is interference or United States, and in Canada. Just If the spoiler is replaced, be sure it static, unplug the item from the as with FM, tall buildings or hills can is replaced with the correct GM accessory power outlet. interfere with satellite radio signals, parts for the best AM or FM FM causing the sound to fade in and reception. out. In addition, traveling or standing FM signals only reach about 16 to under heavy foliage, bridges, Backglass Antenna 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the garages, or tunnels may cause loss (Coupe Only) radio has a built-in electronic circuit of the SiriusXM signal for a period that automatically works to reduce of time. The AM-FM antenna is integrated interference, some static can occur, with the rear window defogger in the especially around tall buildings or Cell Phone Usage rear window. Do not scratch the hills, causing the sound to fade in Cell phone usage, such as making inside surface or damage the lines and out. or receiving phone calls, charging, in the glass. If the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with AM or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio reception. For proper radio The range for most AM stations is radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off reception, the antenna connector greater than for FM, especially at if this happens. needs to be properly attached to the night. The longer range can cause post on the glass. station frequencies to interfere with If attaching a cell phone antenna to each other. Static can occur when the glass, attach it between the grid things like storms and power lines lines. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Multi-Band Antenna Caution Audio Players The multi-band antenna is on the Using a razor blade or sharp roof of the vehicle. The antenna is Avoiding Untrusted Media object to clear the inside rear used for OnStar, the SiriusXM Devices window can damage the rear Satellite Radio Service System, and When using media devices such as window antenna and/or the rear GPS (Global Positioning System), ® window defogger. Repairs would if the vehicle has these features. CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs , SD not be covered by the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of cards, USB drives, and mobile warranty. Do not clear the inside obstructions for clear reception. devices, consider the source. Untrusted media devices could rear window with sharp objects. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is contain files that affect system open, reception can also be operation or performance. Avoid use affected. if the content or origin cannot be Caution trusted. Do not apply aftermarket glass USB Port tinting with metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting Using the USB Port materials will interfere with or The infotainment system can play distort the incoming radio music by connecting an auxiliary reception. Any damage caused to device to the USB port. the backglass antenna due to USB Support metallic tinting materials will not be covered by the vehicle The USB ports are in the center warranty. console, and use the USB 2.0 standard. USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. iPods/iPhones USB Supported File and Folder Audio System Information Structure . Portable USB Hard Drives The infotainment system can play Not all iPods and USB drives are The infotainment system supports: the music files contained in the USB compatible with the USB port. . FAT16. storage device or iPod/iPhone products. Make sure the iPod has the latest . FAT32. ® Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files firmware from Apple for proper . exFAT. operation. iPod firmware can be . Music files with .mp3, .wma, updated using the latest iTunes® Connecting a USB Storage .ogg, and .wav file name application. See www.apple.com/ Device or iPod/iPhone extensions can be played. itunes. To connect a USB storage device, . MP3 files that can be played: Bit For help with identifying your iPod, connect the device to the USB port. rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps. go to www.apple.com/support. Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 The USB port can play both lower one end of the device s cable to the ’ kHz, and 16 kHz. and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg, iPod/iPhone and the other end to and .wav files stored on a USB the USB port. . Files with a bit rate above storage device. 128 kbps will result in higher The iPod/iPhone charges while it is quality sound. Supported Apple® Devices connected to the vehicle if the ID3 Tag information for MP3 To view supported devices in the vehicle is in ACC/ACCESSORY or . files, such as the album name U.S., see www.my.chevrolet.com ON/RUN. See Ignition Positions 0 and the artist, can be played. \learned. 216. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod/iPhone automatically To display album title, track title, To view supported devices in . powers off and will not charge or and artist information, the file Canada, see draw power from the vehicle's should be compatible with the www.chevroletowner.ca. battery. ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats. To view supported devices in For more information on USB Mexico, see your dealer. usage, see “Audio System Information” following. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Using USB Storage Devices and . Some USB storage device files . Do not use the USB terminal to iPod/iPhone may not be compatible. charge USB accessory . Use a USB or flash memory type . Up to two USB devices and one equipment. The heat generated storage device. Do not connect iPod can be played through a may cause performance issues using a USB adaptor. USB hub. All devices may not be or damage. . Do not connect and reconnect supported, depending on the . Music files to which Digital Right the USB device repeatedly in a performance of the USB hub. Management (DRM) is applied short time, as this may cause If there is not enough power cannot be played. static electricity and problems supply, it may not operate . USB storage device that has a using the device. normally. capacity limit of no more than . Use a USB device with a metal . Do not disconnect the USB 5,000 files, such as music, connecting terminal. storage device while it is playing. photo, video, 15 levels of folder This may cause damage to the structure. Normal usage cannot . Connection with i-Stick Type product or affect the be guaranteed for a storage USB storage devices may be performance of the USB device. device that exceeds this limit. faulty due to vehicle vibration. . Disconnect the USB storage The iPod/iPhone can play all . Do not touch the USB device when the ignition is music files that are supported. connecting terminal. turned off. If the ignition is turned The music file lists will only display up to 5,000 files on the . Only USB storage devices on while the USB device is connected, the USB device may screen. These files are sorted in formatted in FAT16/32 or exFAT alphabetical order. file systems are recognized. be damaged or may not operate NTFS and other file systems are normally. . Some iPod/iPhone product not recognized. . USB storage devices can only models may not support the be connected for playing music, connectivity or functionality of . The time it takes to process files this product. will depend on the USB storage viewing photo files, device type and capacity, and or upgrading. the type of files stored. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Only connect the iPod/iPhone with connection cables supported by iPod/iPhone products. Other connection cables cannot be used. . The iPod/iPhone may be damaged if it is connected to the vehicle with the ignition on. When not in use, disconnect the . Refer to the table for the iPod/iPhone. If the USB device is already classification items related to the connected: . When the iPod/iPhone is search function provided by the connected to the USB port by iPod/iPhone. 1. Press {. using the iPod/iPhone cable, the 2. Touch AUDIO. Bluetooth music is not USB Player supported. Playing Music from a USB Device 3. Touch Source. . The iPod/iPhone playback . Connect the USB device to the 4. Touch USB. functions and the information USB port. To stop the USB device and select displayed may be different when . Play will start automatically after another media source, touch played on the infotainment the system has finished reading Source, then select the other system. the USB device. source. . If a non-readable USB device is To remove the USB device, select connected, an error message another function, then remove the displays and the system will USB device. switch to the previous audio Pause function. . Touch j to pause. . Touch r to resume. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Changing to Next/Previous Files Using the USB Music Menu Auto Volume . Touch l to change to the Touch Auto Volume. The Auto next file. Volume menu is displayed. See “Auto Volume” under “Radio . Touch g within five seconds of Controls” in Operation 0 165 the playback time to play the Traffic Program (If Equipped) previous file. Touch On or Off. Returning to the Beginning of the Current File MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) g . Connect an MTP supported Touch after five seconds of the . Touch Menu during playback. playback time. device. . Touch the desired menu. Scanning Forward or Backward . Play will start automatically after . Applicable audio extensions are the system has finished reading Touch and hold g or l during asx, m3u, .pls, .wpl, b4s, the MTP device. playback to rewind or fast forward. and .xspf. . If a non-readable MTP device is Release the button to resume Browse Music connected, an error message playback at normal speed. displays and the system will 1. Touch Browse Music. Playing Files Randomly switch to the previous audio 2. Touch the desired music. function. Touch Z during playback. Tone Settings iPod/iPhone Player . ON: Plays all files randomly. Touch Tone Settings. The Tone This feature is limited to models . OFF: Returns to normal Settings menu is displayed. See supporting the iPod/iPhone playback. “Tone Settings” under “Radio connection. Controls” in Operation 0 165 To stop the device and select another media Playing Music Files source, touch Source, then select . Connect the iPod/iPhone to the the other source. USB port. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Play will start from the previously Changing to Next/Previous Song Browse Music played point after the system 1. Touch Browse Music. has finished reading the USB . Touch l to change to the device. next song. 2. Touch the desired music. . If a non-readable USB device is . Touch g within two seconds of Tone Settings connected, an error message the playback time to play the Touch Tone Settings. The Tone displays and the system will previous file. Settings menu is displayed. See switch to the previous audio Returning to the Beginning of the “Tone Settings” under “Radio function. Current File Controls” in Operation 0 165 If the iPod/iPhone is already Auto Volume connected: Touch g after two seconds of the playback time. Touch Auto Volume. The Auto 1. Press {. Volume menu is displayed. See Scanning Forward or Backward 2. Touch AUDIO. “Auto Volume” under “Radio Touch and hold g or l during Controls” in Operation 0 165. 3. Touch Source. playback to rewind or fast forward. Picture System Information 4. Touch iPod. Release the button to resume playback at normal speed. The infotainment system can view To stop the device and select picture files stored on a USB Playing Files Randomly another media source, touch storage device and devices that Source, then select the other Touch Z during playback. support Media Transfer source. Protocol (MTP). . ON: Plays all files randomly. To remove the device, select . Supported file extensions: .jpg, another function, then remove the . OFF: Returns to normal .bmp, .png, .gif. device. playback. . Animated GIF files are not Pause Using the iPod Menu supported. . Touch j to pause. . Touch Menu during playback. . Some files may not operate due . Touch the appropriate to a different recording format or . Touch to resume. r play mode. the condition of the file. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Viewing Pictures Rotating a Picture Auxiliary Devices 1. Connect the USB device to the Touch w from the picture screen. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack USB port. Enlarging a Picture Settings menus and functions may 2. Touch the screen to open to full vary depending on vehicle options. screen. Touch the screen again Touch x from the picture screen. to return to the previous The auxiliary input jack can be used screen. Using the USB Picture Menu to connect external audio devices such as an iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 If the USB device is already 1. Touch MENU from the picture player, CD player, and other connected: screen. supported devices for use as 2. Touch the appropriate menu: 1. Press {. another source for audio listening. . Slide Show Time: Allows This input jack is not an audio 2. Touch GALLERY. selection of the slide show output; do not plug headphones into Some features are disabled while interval. the front auxiliary input jack. the vehicle is in motion. . Clock, Temp. Display: The auxiliary input jack is on the Viewing a Slide Show Allows selection of On or center console. The infotainment Off to show the clock and system can play music connected 1. Touch z from the picture temperature on the full by the auxiliary device. screen. screen. Play will begin when the system has 2. Touch the screen to cancel the . Display Settings: Adjusts finished reading the information on slide show during the slide for Brightness and Contrast. the device. show playback. 3. Touch 0 to exit. Viewing a Previous or Next Picture Touch S or T from the picture screen. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Infotainment System 177 Playing Music Performance Data . Notify other drivers of your To play music from the device, if the vehicle of the above rules and device is already connected: Recorder (PDR) require them to comply. { If equipped, the PDR icon displays . General Motors does not accept 1. Press . on the Home screen. any responsibility or liability in 2. Touch AUDIO. connection with use that is not Important Information permitted. 3. Touch Source. Use of the PDR may be prohibited . Law enforcement authorities 4. Touch AUX. or legally restricted in certain may have the right to seize countries and situations. Ensure 5. Touch 0. video recordings and use them compliance with applicable laws and as evidence of criminal/driving To adjust the tone settings, see regulations, including, but not offenses against you or third 0 “Tone Settings” in Operation 165. limited to: privacy laws, laws related parties. to camera surveillance and recordings, road traffic and security The PDR records video, audio, and laws, and laws on the protection of vehicle data. This data is stored on publicity and personality rights. a removable SD card. The SD card reader is located below the . Do not use the PDR if it causes instrument panel to the left of the distraction. steering wheel and just above the . Do not rely on camera footage to hood release. steer the vehicle. The recorded data is not stored . Comply with any notice and anywhere else and is only consent requirements before accessible from the SD card. capturing and/or recording the To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted voices or images of other SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16, persons or before collecting or 32 GB recommended, into the SD other personal data. card reader. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Touch the PDR icon to access the To delete a recording, go to the PDR menu. The options Recorded Sessions menu and touch displayed are: z next to the item. See “Recorded Sessions” later in this section. Start Recording
The elapsed time will show when recording. To define a finish line, see “Define Finish Line” later in this section.
If the system is unable to begin If no SD card is inserted, a message recording, the Start Recording displays. button is grayed out. Define Finish Line Touch Start Recording to begin To track and record the vehicle’s lap recording. After recording begins, times, the starting point of a lap this button changes to Stop must be set. Crossing this point Recording. Touch to stop the activates the lap timer when recording session. recording. The recording must be stopped and If there is no available space on the the file closed before removing the SD card, a message displays. SD card, or the recording cannot be Delete or transfer recordings on the reviewed. SD card or use another SD card with free space. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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A list of recordings displays. Delete Recording : Touch to delete Select the recording to start the video. A confirmation screen playback. displays. Touch Yes to delete or No to cancel. z Touch next to an item to delete Pause/Play : Touch to play or that recording, Touch Yes to delete pause the video. The button will or No to cancel on the confirmation change when pressed. screen. Touch Dismiss to exit. Back : Touch to display the Video playback is not allowed while previous screen. To set the finish line, position the the vehicle is in motion. vehicle with the front bumper at the Exit : Touch to exit the current start/finish point. From the PDR Tap on the screen while the video is display. menu, touch Define Finish Line and playing to display the video controls: Choose Video Overlay then touch Mark Finish Line. This Video Scrubber : Changes the can be done with the vehicle position and playback. The length of moving. the bar corresponds to the time of Recorded Sessions the video. Advance or rewind the video by dragging along the bar. To view recorded videos, touch Recorded Sessions.
Touch the Choose Video Overlay screen button to display the menu screen. Select one: . No Overlay . Sport Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Track . Transmission State (Current . GPS Tracking Map: Shows the . Performance Timing Gear): Automatic and manual vehicle’s current position relative transmissions display 1, 2, etc. to a known route. No Overlay: . Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left . Engine Rotations Per Minute No vehicle data displays on top of and Right G-Forces are (RPMs): The vertical line and the recorded video. Vehicle data is displayed. The graphic fills to the triangle indicate current RPMs. still available with the video when left or the right depending on the As the RPMs increase, the accessed in the toolbox software. measure value. The measured orange backfill follows. Sport: G-Force displays as a number at . Transmission State (Current the top of the graphic. Gear): Same as Sport. . Event Odometer: Displays the . Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral distance driven since the and longitudinal G-Forces are recording began. displayed as a dot within a Track: bubble. A red dot displays when the vehicle starts braking and turns green when the vehicle accelerates. The dot is white when the vehicle is not moving. A white dot is the default. Displays these vehicle metrics: . Brake and Throttle Graphic: . Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits Displays the percentage value of are displayed in km/h or MPH brake and throttle pedal position depending on vehicle settings. from 0–100%. . Engine Rotations Per Minute Displays these vehicle metrics: . Steering Angle: The graphic fills (RPMs): The vertical line and from the center to the left or right triangle show current RPMs. As . Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport. depending on the direction of the RPMs increase, the green backfill follows. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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steering. The numerical steering Performance Timing: . Throttle Position: Displays angle displays below the the percentage of throttle applied graphic. from 0–100%. . StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The . StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the graphic only displays if the active handling systems are active handling systems are activated. activated. . Performance Traction Naming Convention Management (PTM) Mode: The recorded video file name is Displays the current PTM mode. stored as the recorded date and the The options are Wet, Dry, Sport Displays these vehicle metrics: length of the recording. 1, Sport 2, or Race. . Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport. If the recorded session was . Current Lap Time: Displays the recorded while the system was in elapsed lap time if the finish line . Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): Same as Sport. Valet Mode, the file name will is defined and the vehicle has display the mode, date, and length crossed the defined finish line at . Transmission State (Current of time. least once. Gear): Same as Sport. Settings . Event Odometer: Displays the . 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0– distance driven since the 200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m recording began. (1/4 mi), and 0–200–0 km/h (0– . Drive Mode: Displays the 100–0 mph): The timer starts vehicle’s current drive mode. recording as soon as the vehicle accelerates. As the vehicle passes each speed and distance milestone, it is displayed on the overlay. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
182 Infotainment System Touch the Settings button from the Audio will not record during Phone PDR menu to display settings. Valet Mode. Record Audio : Allows audio to be Bluetooth (Overview) recorded along with video. If equipped with Bluetooth® Audio will not record during capability, the system can interact Valet Mode. with many Bluetooth phones, PDAs, Software Information : Displays or other devices to: PDR software information and . Place and receive hands-free version numbers. calls. Toolbox Software : Allows for the . Transmit hands-free data. evaluation of the driver and the . Play audio streaming files. Valet Mode Recording : Allows vehicle performance on a personal recording preferences to be computer after a recorded event. The device must be paired first. See selected. It is recommended that a See www.chevrolet.com or your “Pairing” under “Bluetooth blank SD card be used. Available dealer for details to download the (Infotainment Controls)” later in this choices are: software. section. . Automatically record when in To minimize driver distraction, Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to before driving, and with the vehicle begin recording as soon as the parked: vehicle is in Valet Mode. . Become familiar with the . Overwrite existing data when features of the cell phone. memory full: Allows manual Organize the phone book and overwriting of previous contact lists clearly and delete recordings, one at a time starting duplicate or rarely used entries. with the oldest, when the current If possible, program speed dial recording requires additional or other shortcuts. storage to continue. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Review the controls and functions and not all phones work Bluetooth Controls operation of the infotainment with the Bluetooth system. In the If equipped with Bluetooth capability, system. U.S. and Canada, see use the buttons on the infotainment www.gm.com/bluetooth for more . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. system and the steering wheel to information about compatible The system may not work with operate the system. phones. all cell phones. See “Pairing” under “Bluetooth (Infotainment The Bluetooth system range can be Steering Wheel Controls Controls)” later in this section. up to 9.1 m (30 ft). There may be restrictions on using { Warning Bluetooth wireless technology in some locations. When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or Due to the variety of Bluetooth too often at the screen of the devices and their firmware versions, phone or the infotainment system. the device may respond differently Taking your eyes off the road too when performing over Bluetooth. long or too often could cause a On a current phone call, an image crash resulting in injury or death. of the current contact from the Focus your attention on driving. phone's contact list may be displayed. Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system g : Press to interact with Bluetooth can use a Bluetooth-capable cell Refer to the cell phone or OnStar, if equipped. See phone with a Hands-Free Profile to manufacturer’s user guide for Bluetooth (Overview) 0 182 or make and receive phone calls. The questions about the phone's Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) infotainment system is used to Bluetooth functionality. 0 184 or OnStar Overview 0 368. control the system. The system can : Press to decline an incoming be used while in ACC/ACCESSORY i call or end a current call. Press to or ON/RUN. See Ignition Positions mute or unmute the infotainment 0 216. Not all phones support all system when not on a call. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Bluetooth (Infotainment . Pairing only needs to be 2. Touch PHONE, press 5 on the completed once, unless the faceplate, or press on the Controls) pairing information on the cell g To use infotainment controls to phone changes or the cell phone steering wheel without OnStar. access the menu system, see is deleted from the system. 3. Touch Search Device. 0 Overview 164. . Only one paired cell phone can 4. Touch the desired device to Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth pair on the searched list system at a time. screen. A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth . If multiple paired cell phones are 5. Touch Yes on the pop-up system and then connected to the within range of the system, the screen of the Bluetooth device vehicle before it can be used. See system connects to the first and infotainment system. your cell phone manufacturer's user available paired cell phone in the 6. When the Bluetooth device and order that they were first paired. guide for Bluetooth functions before infotainment system are pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth When the Bluetooth device and successfully paired, the phone phone is not connected, calls will be infotainment system are screen is displayed on the made using OnStar Hands-Free successfully paired, the phone book infotainment system. Calling, if available. See OnStar is downloaded automatically. This is Overview 0 368. dependent on the type of phone Pairing a Phone – SSP and Paired Device Pairing Information paired. If the automatic download does not occur, proceed with the When a paired device is on the . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 phone book download on the infotainment system and SSP is capability cannot be paired to phone. supported: the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. Pairing a Phone – SSP and No 1. Press {. Paired Device . Up to 10 cell phones can be 2. Touch SETTINGS. paired to the Bluetooth system. When there is no paired device on the infotainment system and Simple 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device . The pairing process is disabled Secure Pairing (SSP) is supported: Management. when the vehicle is moving. 1. Press {. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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4. Touch the desired device to Pairing a Phone – No SSP and No If a Bluetooth device was previously pair. When the Bluetooth Paired Device connected, the infotainment system device and infotainment system When there is no paired device on executes the auto connection. are successfully paired, Z / 5 the infotainment system and SSP is However, if the Bluetooth setting on is displayed on the pair device not supported: the Bluetooth device is turned off, a screen. If no desired device is failure message is displayed on the available go to Step 5. 1. Press {. infotainment system. 5. Touch Search Device to search 2. Touch PHONE, press 5 on the Pairing a Phone – No SSP and Paired Device for the desired device. faceplate, or press g on the 6. Touch the desired device to steering wheel without OnStar. When a paired device is on the infotainment system and SSP is not pair on the searched list 3. Touch Search Device. screen. supported: 4. Touch the desired device to { 7. Touch Yes on the pop-up pair on the searched list 1. Press . screen of the Bluetooth device screen. 2. Touch SETTINGS. and infotainment system. 5. Input the Personal 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device . The connected phone is Identification Number (PIN) Management. highlighted by 5. code (default: 1234) to the 4. Touch the desired device to Bluetooth device. When the . Z / 5 indicates the hands-free pair. When the Bluetooth Bluetooth device and device and infotainment system and phone music functions are infotainment system are enabled. successfully paired, the are successfully paired, Z / 5 . 5 indicates only the hands-free PHONE screen is displayed on is displayed on the pair device screen. If no desired device is function is enabled. the infotainment system. available go to Step 5. When the connection fails, a failure Z indicates only Bluetooth . message is displayed on the 5. Touch Search Device to search music is enabled. infotainment system. for the desired device. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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6. Touch the desired device to 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device pair on the searched list Management. Management. screen. 4. Touch the device to be 4. Touch the device to delete. 7. Input the Personal connected. Y Identification Number (PIN) 5. Touch . code (default: 1234) to the Checking the Bluetooth Connection 6. Touch Delete. Bluetooth device. When the Bluetooth Music Bluetooth device and 1. Press {. infotainment system are Before playing Bluetooth music, 2. Touch SETTINGS. successfully paired, Z / 5 is read the following information: 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device displayed on the pair device . A cell phone or Bluetooth device screen. Management. that supports Advanced Audio . The connected phone is 4. The paired device will show. Distribution Profile (A2DP) highlighted by 5. versions over 1.2 must be Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device registered and connected to the . Z / 5 indicates the hands-free 1. Press {. product. and phone music functions are 2. Touch SETTINGS. . From the cell phone or Bluetooth enabled. device, find the Bluetooth device 3. Touch Bluetooth, then Device . 5 indicates only the hands-free type to set/connect the item as a Management. stereo headset. function is enabled. 4. Touch the name of the device . e will appear on the screen if . Z indicates only Bluetooth to be disconnected. the stereo headset is music is enabled. 5. Touch Disconnect. successfully connected. Connecting a Paired Bluetooth Deleting a Bluetooth Device . The sound played by the Device Bluetooth device is delivered 1. Press {. 1. Press {. through the infotainment system. 2. Touch SETTINGS. 2. Touch SETTINGS. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Bluetooth music can be played Pause Do not change the track too quickly only when a Bluetooth device when playing Bluetooth music. Touch j to pause. has been connected. To play Conditions that may occur when Bluetooth music, connect the Touch r to resume. playing Bluetooth music: Bluetooth phone to the infotainment system. Playing the Next Song . It takes time to transmit data from the Bluetooth device to the . If the Bluetooth device is Touch l. infotainment system. disconnected while playing phone music, the music is Playing the Previous Song . If the cell phone or Bluetooth discontinued. The audio device is not in the waiting Touch g within two seconds of streaming function may not be screen mode, it may not supported in some Bluetooth playback time to play the automatically play. previous song. phones. Only one function can . The infotainment system be used at a time between the Returning to the Beginning of the transmits the order to play from Bluetooth hands-free or Phone Current Song the Bluetooth device in the music function. For example, Bluetooth music play mode. Touch g after two seconds of if you convert to Bluetooth If this is done in a different hands-free while playing Phone playback time. mode, then the device transmits music, the music is Search the order to stop. Depending on discontinued. Playing music from the Bluetooth device options, the car is not possible when Touch and hold g or l to rewind this order to play/stop may take there are no music files stored in or fast forward. time to activate. the cell phone. Playing Music Randomly . If the Bluetooth music playback Playing Bluetooth Music Z is not functioning, then check to Touch during playback. Touch see if the Bluetooth device is in 1. Press {. again to return to normal play. the waiting screen mode. 2. Touch AUDIO. This function may not be supported . Sounds may be cut off during 3. Touch Source. depending on the Bluetooth device. the Bluetooth music playback. 4. Touch Bluetooth. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. The infotainment system outputs the device’s factory-provided change or suspend availability at the audio from the cell phone or USB cable. Aftermarket or any time. Android Auto is a Bluetooth device as it is third-party cables may trademark of Google Inc.; Apple transmitted. not work. CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. The PROJECTION icon on the Apple CarPlay and Home Page will change to Android Hands-Free Phone Android Auto Auto or Apple CarPlay depending General Information on the phone. Android Auto and/or If equipped, Android Auto and/or ™ Apple CarPlay may automatically Vehicles with a Hands-Free Phone Apple CarPlay capability may be ™ launch upon USB connection. If not, system can use a Bluetooth-capable available through a compatible press the ANDROID AUTO and/or cell phone with a hands-free profile smartphone. If available, a APPLE CARPLAY icon on the to make and receive phone calls. PROJECTION icon will appear as Home Page to launch. The infotainment system and voice Android Auto or Car Play on the control are used to operate the For further information on how to set Home Page of the infotainment system. Not all phones support all up Android Auto and Apple CarPlay display. functions and not all phones work in the vehicle, see To use Android Auto and/or Apple with the Hands-Free Phone system. www.my.chevrolet.com for U.S. and CarPlay: Canada only or Customer Hands-Free Phone Controls 1. Download the Android Auto Assistance Offices 0 356. app to your phone from the Use the buttons on the infotainment Android Auto is provided by Google Google Play store. There is system and the steering wheel to ™ and is subject to Google s terms no app required for Apple ’ operate the Hands-Free Phone and privacy policy. CarPlay is CarPlay. Use the latest system. provided by Apple and is subject to available operation system. Apple’s terms and privacy policy. Steering Wheel Controls 2. Connect your Android phone or For Android Auto support see Steering wheel controls can be Apple iPhone by using the https://support.google.com/ used to: compatible phone USB cable androidauto or Apple CarPlay Answer incoming calls. and plugging into a USB data support at https://www.apple.com/ . port. For best performance, use ios/carplay/. Apple or Google may . Confirm system information. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. End a call. 2. Touch 0 again to switch back To decline the call, press i on the . Decline a call. to hands-free. steering wheel controls or touch Reject on the screen. . Cancel an operation. Turning the Microphone On . Make outgoing calls using the and Off Using the Contacts Menu call list. Touch 3 to turn the microphone on 1. Touch contacts on the phone g : Press to answer incoming calls. or off. screen. i : Press to end a call, decline a Calling by Redial 2. Touch Q or R to scroll through the list. call, or cancel an operation. To call by using redial: Making a Call by Entering a Phone 3. Touch the phone book entry . Press on the steering wheel Number i to call. controls to display the redial 4. If there is more than one . Press 5 on the faceplate. guidance screen. number associated with the . Press {, then touch PHONE on . Touch 5 on the screen. name, touch the number to dial. the screen. Redialing is not possible when there . Press g on the steering wheel. is no call history. Searching for Contacts Entries If a wrong number is entered, touch Taking Calls 1. Touch contacts on the phone screen. } to delete the number one digit at When a phone call comes through a time, or touch and hold } to the connected Bluetooth cell phone, 2. Touch 9 on the contacts delete all digits of the number. the audio system will be muted or screen. paused and the phone will ring with Switching a Call to the Cell Phone the relevant information displayed. 3. Use the keypad to input the (Private Mode) name to search. For details, Press i on the steering wheel see “Searching for a Name” To switch the call from the cell following. phone to hands-free: controls, touch 5 on the screen, or press 5 on the faceplate. 4. Touch the phone book entry 1. Touch 0. to call. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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5. If there is more than one 3. Touch (def) two times to select Making a Call with Speed Dial number associated with the the third character. Numbers name, touch the number 4. Touch (wxy) two times to select Touch and hold the speed dial to dial. the fourth character. number using the keypad on the When the Bluetooth device and phone screen. Making a Call from Call History infotainment system are Only speed dial numbers already successfully paired, the phone book 1. Touch Call History on the stored on the cell phone can be will download. Some phones may phone screen. used for speed dial calls. Up to not download automatically. If this 2. Touch one of the following for: two-digit speed dial numbers are happens, connect it again or supported. proceed with the phone book . W All calls history. download on the phone. For two-digit speed dial numbers, . [ Dialed calls. touch and hold the second digit to Searching for a Name make a call to the speed dial . Y Missed calls. Select characters by using the number. keypad on the phone book screen. . X Received calls. As characters are selected, the names that include those characters 3. Select the contact entry to call. will display on the phone book screen. As more characters of the name are entered, the list of possible names is shortened. To search for the name Alex: 1. Touch (abc) to select the first character. 2. Touch (jkl) three times to select the second character. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Infotainment System 191 Trademarks and DivX®, DivX Certified® and Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, associated logos are trademarks of taxes, one time activation fee, and License Agreements Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries other fees may apply. Subscription and are used under license. fee is consumer only. All fees and FCC Information programming subject to change. See Radio Frequency Subscriptions subject to Customer Statement 0 364. Agreement available at ® www.siriusxm.com or Bluetooth www.siriusxm.ca. SiriusXM® service The Bluetooth word mark and logos only available in the 48 contiguous are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, United States and Canada. Inc. and any use of such marks by “Made for iPod” and “Made for In Canada: Some deterioration of General Motors is under license. service may occur in extreme Other trademarks and trade names iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to northern latitudes. This is beyond are those of their respective owners. ® connect specifically to iPod or the control of SiriusXM Satellite iPhone and has been certified by Radio. the developer to meet Apple It is prohibited to copy, decompile, performance standards. disassemble, reverse engineer, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of hack, manipulate, or otherwise Apple Computer, Inc., registered in make available any technology or the U.S. and other countries. software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, Satellite Radio System or that including premium content. support the SiriusXM website, the Covered by one or more of the Online Service or any of its content. following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; Furthermore, the AMBER voice 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274. compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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patent rights, copyrights, and trade FreeType 2 secrets of Digital Voice Portions of this software are Systems, Inc. ® copyright 2007-2012 The General Requirements: FreeType Project 1. A License Agreement from (www.freetype.org). All rights SiriusXM is required for any reserved. product that incorporates Libjpeg SiriusXM Technology and/or for use of any of the SiriusXM The navigation software is based in marks to be manufactured, part on the work of the independent distributed, or marketed in the JPEG Group. SiriusXM Service Area. 2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as SiriusXM Canada). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Climate Control Systems Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Climate Control The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be System ...... 193 controlled with this system. Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...... 196 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 199 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 199 Service ...... 199
1. Temperature Control 6. Recirculation 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls 7. Fan Control 3. O (Power) 8. Rear Window Defogger 4. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 9. Defrost 5. A/C (Air Conditioning) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Automatic Operation Fan Control : Turn the outer ring of 0 : Clears the windshield of fog or The system automatically controls the air vent clockwise or frost more quickly. Air is only the fan speed, air delivery, air counterclockwise to increase or directed to the windshield and side conditioning, and recirculation in decrease the fan speed. window outlets. The air conditioning order to heat or cool the vehicle to Air Delivery Mode Controls : may turn on automatically to the desired temperature: Press X, Y, or [ to change the remove fog. When AUTO is lit, all four functions direction of the airflow. Any For best results, clear all snow and operate automatically. Each function combination of the three buttons ice from the windshield before can also be manually set and the can be selected. The indicator light defrosting. setting is displayed. Functions not in the button will turn on. The Do not drive the vehicle until all manually set will continue to be current mode appears in the display windows are clear. automatically controlled, even if the screen. Pressing any of the three AUTO indicator is not lit. buttons cancels automatic air Air Conditioning delivery control and the direction of For automatic operation: A/C : Press to turn the air the airflow is controlled manually. conditioning on or off. An indicator 1. Press AUTO. Press AUTO to return to automatic light turns on. If the fan is turned off operation. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the or the outside temperature falls system time to stabilize. Adjust To change the current mode, select below freezing, the air conditioning the temperature as needed for one or more of the following: will not run, but the indicator light best comfort. X : Clears the windows of fog or will be lit. O : Press to turn the fan off or on. moisture. Air is directed to the The air conditioning might Temperature Control : Turn the windshield and side window outlets. automatically come on when 0 is outer ring of the air vent clockwise Y : Air is directed to the instrument selected. or counterclockwise to increase or panel outlets. @ : Press to turn on recirculation. decrease the temperature setting. [ : Air is directed to the floor An indicator light comes on. Air is outlets. recirculated inside the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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It helps to quickly cool the air inside The rear window defogger can be Remote Start Climate Control the vehicle or reduce the outside air set to automatic operation. See Operation, If Equipped : The and odors that may enter. “Climate and Air Quality” under climate control system may run Vehicle Personalization 0 144. when the vehicle is started remotely. Operation in the recirculation mode 0 while the air conditioner is off When Auto Rear Defog is selected, See Remote Vehicle Start 35. The increases humidity and may cause the rear window defogger turns on system uses the driver’s previous the windows to fog. automatically when the interior settings to heat or cool the inside of temperature is cold and the outside the vehicle. The rear defog may Recirculation is not available in the temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F) come on during remote start based defrost or defog modes. and below. on cold ambient conditions. The To improve fuel efficiency and to The heated outside rearview mirrors rear defog indicator light does not cool the vehicle faster, recirculation turn on when the rear window come on during a remote start. may be automatically selected in defogger button is on and help to When enabled, the front heated warm weather. The recirculation clear fog or frost from the surface of seats, if equipped, will turn on automatically if it is cold outside. light will not come on. Press @ to the mirrors. See Vehicle Personalization 0 144. select recirculation; press it again to Do not drive the vehicle until all The heated seat indicator lights do select outside air. windows are clear. not come on during a remote start. Rear Window Defogger Caution 1 : Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light Do not use a razor blade or sharp on the button comes on to show that object to clear the inside rear the rear window defogger is on. The window. Do not adhere anything defogger turns off if the ignition is to the defogger grid lines in the turned to ACC/ACCESSORY rear glass. These actions may or OFF. damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be The system automatically controls controlled with this system. the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature: When AUTO is lit, all four functions operate automatically. Each function can also be manually set and the setting is displayed. Functions not manually set will continue to be automatically controlled, even if the AUTO indicator is not lit. For automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the 1. Driver and Passenger 8. Driver and Passenger Heated system time to stabilize. Adjust Temperature Controls and Ventilated Seats the temperature as needed for 2. Air Delivery Mode Controls (If Equipped) best comfort. 9. Defrost 3. O (Power) Driver and Passenger 10. Rear Window Defogger Temperature Controls : The 4. SYNC (Synchronized temperature can be adjusted Temperature) 11. Fan Control separately for the driver and the 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) passenger. Turn the outer ring of the air vents clockwise or 6. A/C (Air Conditioning) counterclockwise to increase or 7. Recirculation Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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decrease the driver or passenger To change the current mode, select below freezing, the air conditioning temperature setting. The setting will one or more of the following: will not run, but the indicator light appear on the temperature display. X : Clears the windows of fog or will be lit. SYNC : Press to link the passenger moisture. Air is directed to the The air conditioning might climate temperature settings to the windshield and side window outlets. automatically come on when 0 is driver setting. The SYNC indicator Y : Air is directed to the instrument selected. light will turn on. When the panel outlets. passenger settings are adjusted, the @ : Press to turn on recirculation. SYNC indicator light turns off. [ : Air is directed to the floor An indicator light comes on. Air is outlets. recirculated inside the vehicle. Manual Operation It helps to quickly cool the air inside 0 : Clears the windshield of fog or O : Press to turn the fan off or on. the vehicle or reduce the outside air frost more quickly. Air is only and odors that may enter. h or i : Press to increase or directed to the windshield and side decrease the fan speed. window outlets. The air conditioning Operation in the recirculation mode may turn on automatically to while the air conditioner is off Air Delivery Mode Controls : remove fog. increases humidity and may cause Press X, Y, or [ to change the the windows to fog. direction of the airflow. Any For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before Recirculation is not available in the combination of the three buttons defrost or defog modes. can be selected. The indicator light defrosting. in the button will turn on. The Do not drive the vehicle until all To improve fuel efficiency and to current mode appears in the display windows are clear. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation screen. Pressing any of the three may be automatically selected in buttons cancels automatic air Air Conditioning warm weather. The recirculation delivery control and the direction of A/C : Press to turn the air light will not come on. Press @ to the airflow is controlled manually. conditioning on or off. An indicator select recirculation; press it again to Press AUTO to return to automatic light turns on. If the fan is turned off select outside air. operation. or the outside temperature falls Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Rear Window Defogger rear defog indicator light does not Caution come on during a remote start. 1 : Press to turn the rear window When enabled, the front heated defogger on or off. An indicator light Do not use a razor blade or sharp seats, if equipped, will turn on on the button comes on to show that object to clear the inside rear automatically if it is cold outside. the rear window defogger is on. The window. Do not adhere anything See Vehicle Personalization 0 144. defogger turns off if the ignition is to the defogger grid lines in the The heated seat indicator lights do turned to ACC/ACCESSORY rear glass. These actions may not come on during a remote start. or OFF. damage the rear defogger. The rear window defogger can be Repairs would not be covered by set to automatic operation. See the vehicle warranty. “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization 0 144. L or M (If Equipped) : Press L or When Auto Rear Defog is selected, M to heat the driver or the rear window defogger turns on passenger seat. automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside Press { or C, if equipped, to temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F) ventilate the driver or passenger and below. seat. See Heated and Ventilated The heated outside rearview mirrors Front Seats 0 60. turn on when the rear window Remote Start Climate Control defogger button is on and help to Operation, If Equipped : The clear fog or frost from the surface of climate control system may run the mirrors. when the vehicle is started remotely. Do not drive the vehicle until all See Remote Vehicle Start 0 35. The windows are clear. system uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Climate Controls 199 Air Vents Maintenance never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle. Use the air outlets in the center and It should only be replaced by a new on the side of the instrument panel Passenger Compartment evaporator to ensure proper and to direct the airflow. Use the center Air Filter safe operation. knobs on the air outlets to open or The passenger compartment air During service, all refrigerants close off the airflow. filter reduces dust, pollen, and other should be reclaimed with proper Operation Tips airborne irritants from outside air equipment. Venting refrigerants that is pulled into the vehicle. The directly to the atmosphere is harmful . In defog or defrost mode, warm to the environment and may also air flows from side air outlets. To filter will need to be replaced create unsafe conditions based on improve side window defogging periodically. See Maintenance 0 inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or defrosting, direct side air Schedule 336. or other health-based concerns. outlets toward the side windows. Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the recommended. Water or other base of the windshield that could debris could enter the system and block the flow of air into the result in leaks or noises. Always vehicle. install a new filter when removing the old filter. . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help For more information on filter circulate the air inside of the replacement, see your dealer. vehicle more effectively. Service . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect All vehicles have a label underhood the performance of the system. that identifies the refrigerant used in Check with your dealer before the vehicle. The refrigerant system adding equipment to the outside should only be serviced by trained of the vehicle. and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Parking ...... 223 Cruise Control Driving and Parking over Things Cruise Control ...... 242 Operating That Burn ...... 223 Active Fuel Management® . . . . 223 Driver Assistance Systems Extended Parking ...... 223 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 245 Driving Information Assistance Systems for Engine Exhaust Parking or Backing ...... 246 Distracted Driving ...... 201 Engine Exhaust ...... 224 Side Blind Zone Defensive Driving ...... 201 Running the Vehicle While Alert (SBZA) ...... 248 Drunk Driving ...... 201 Parked ...... 224 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 248 Control of a Vehicle ...... 202 Braking ...... 202 Automatic Transmission Fuel Steering ...... 202 Automatic Transmission ...... 225 Fuel ...... 250 Off-Road Recovery ...... 203 Manual Mode ...... 227 California Fuel Loss of Control ...... 203 Requirements ...... 251 Track Events and Competitive Manual Transmission Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 251 Driving ...... 204 Manual Transmission ...... 229 Fuel Additives ...... 251 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 208 Active Rev Match ...... 231 Filling the Tank ...... 252 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 209 Brakes Filling a Portable Fuel Winter Driving ...... 210 Antilock Brake Container ...... 253 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 211 System (ABS) ...... 232 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 212 Trailer Towing Electric Parking Brake ...... 232 General Towing Starting and Operating Brake Assist ...... 234 Information ...... 254 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 215 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 234 Conversions and Add-Ons Ignition Positions ...... 216 Ride Control Systems Starting the Engine ...... 218 Add-On Electrical Traction Control/Electronic Equipment ...... 254 Engine Heater ...... 220 Stability Control ...... 235 Retained Accessory Driver Mode Control ...... 236 Power (RAP) ...... 221 Competitive Driving Mode . . . . 240 Shifting Into Park ...... 221 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 242 Shifting out of Park ...... 222 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Driving and Operating 201 Driving Information . Become familiar with vehicle Refer to the infotainment section for features before driving, such as more information on using that programming favorite radio system and the navigation system, Distracted Driving stations and adjusting climate if equipped, including pairing and Distraction comes in many forms control and seat settings. using a cell phone. and can take your focus from the Program all trip information into task of driving. Exercise good any navigation device prior to Defensive Driving judgment and do not let other driving. Defensive driving means always activities divert your attention away “ . Wait until the vehicle is parked expect the unexpected. The first from the road. Many local ” to retrieve items that have fallen step in driving defensively is to wear governments have enacted laws to the floor. the safety belt. See Safety regarding driver distraction. Become Belts 0 62. familiar with the local laws in . Stop or park the vehicle to tend your area. to children. . Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and To avoid distracted driving, always . Keep pets in an appropriate other drivers) are going to be keep your eyes on the road, hands carrier or restraint. careless and make mistakes. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Avoid stressful conversations Anticipate what they might do . Do not use a phone in while driving, whether with a and be ready. demanding driving situations. passenger or on a cell phone. . Allow enough following distance Use a hands-free method to between you and the driver in place or receive necessary { Warning front of you. phone calls. Taking your eyes off the road too . Focus on the task of driving. . Watch the road. Do not read, long or too often could cause a take notes, or look up crash resulting in injury or death. information on phones or other Drunk Driving Focus your attention on driving. electronic devices. Death and injury associated with . Designate a front seat drinking and driving is a global passenger to handle potential tragedy. distractions. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Average driver reaction time is Steering { Warning about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at Electric Power Steering Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m dangerous. Your reflexes, The vehicle has electric power (66 ft), which could be a lot of steering. It does not have power perceptions, attentiveness, and distance in an emergency. judgment can be affected by even steering fluid. Regular maintenance a small amount of alcohol. You Helpful braking tips to keep in mind is not required. include: can have a serious — or even If power steering assist is lost due fatal — collision if you drive after . Keep enough distance between to a system malfunction, the vehicle drinking. you and the vehicle in front can be steered, but may require of you. increased effort. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. . Avoid needless heavy braking. See your dealer if there is a problem. Ride home in a cab; or if you are . Keep pace with traffic. with a group, designate a driver If the steering wheel is turned until it If the engine ever stops while the who will not drink. reaches the end of its travel and is vehicle is being driven, brake held against that position for an normally but do not pump the extended period of time, power brakes. Doing so could make the Control of a Vehicle steering assist may be reduced. pedal harder to push down. If the Braking, steering, and accelerating engine stops, there will be some If the steering assist is used for an are important factors in helping to power brake assist but it will be extended period of time, power control a vehicle while driving. used when the brake is applied. assist may be reduced. Once the power assist is used up, it Braking Normal use of the power steering can take longer to stop and the assist should return when the Braking action involves perception brake pedal will be harder to push. system cools down. time and reaction time. Deciding to See specific vehicle steering push the brake pedal is perception messages under Service Vehicle time. Actually doing it is Messages 0 141. See your dealer if reaction time. there is a problem. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. . Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control . Reduce speed before entering a curve. Skidding . Maintain a reasonable steady There are three types of skids that speed through the curve. correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating . Braking Skid — wheels are not gently into the straightaway. rolling. Steering in Emergencies . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a . There are some situations when curve causes tires to slip and steering around a problem may The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force. be more effective than braking. off the edge of a road onto the . Acceleration Skid — too much . Holding both sides of the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: throttle causes the driving steering wheel allows you to turn wheels to spin. 180 degrees without removing 1. Ease off the accelerator and a hand. then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids way, steer the vehicle so that it by taking reasonable care suited to . The Antilock Brake System existing conditions, and by not (ABS) allows steering while straddles the edge of the pavement. overdriving those conditions. But braking. skids are always possible. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the If the vehicle starts to slide, follow right front tire contacts the these suggestions: pavement edge. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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The vehicle may straighten out. Track Events and Be ready for a second skid if it Caution (Continued) occurs. Competitive Driving If the vehicle is an HP model, see Be sure to check the oil level . Slow down and adjust your often during racing or other driving according to weather the additional items in the HP Supplement. competitive driving and keep the conditions. Stopping distance level at or near the upper mark can be longer and vehicle Track events or competitive driving that shows the proper operating control can be affected when may affect the vehicle warranty. See range on the engine oil dipstick. traction is reduced by water, the warranty manual before using snow, ice, gravel, or other the vehicle for racing or other material on the road. Learn to competitive driving. 2.0L (LTG) Turbo Engine recognize warning clues such — The Engine Sound Management Keep the oil level at or near 1 L as enough water, ice, or packed setting (if equipped) should not be (1 qt) above the upper mark on the snow on the road to make a set to Stealth Mode during track engine oil dipstick which shows the mirrored surface and slow — events and competitive driving. See proper operating range. down when you have any doubt. 0 Driver Mode Control 236. 6.2L (LT1) Engine . Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, Engine Oil Change the engine oil to 0W-40 or including reducing vehicle speed 5W-40 that meets the dexos2™ by shifting to a lower gear. Any Caution specification. If this oil is not sudden changes could cause available, the following oils can be the tires to slide. If you use the vehicle for racing or used as an alternative: Valvoline® other competitive driving, the SYNPOWER MST 5W-40, Mobil® 1 Remember: Antilock brakes help engine may use more oil than it ESP Formula M 5W-40. See avoid only the braking skid. would with normal use. Low oil Capacities and Specifications 0 351. levels can damage the engine. Automatic Transmission Fluid For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil 0 264. Have the transmission fluid set to (Continued) the track specific oil level prior to track usage. Transmission fluid Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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should be changed after 30 hours of track usage. Any transmission level Caution (Continued) Caution set or change should be performed at your dealer. long or as fast the first time the These procedures are specific to vehicle is driven on the track or the Camaro SS, or LT with Y4Q Rear Axle Fluid raced. Heavy Duty Cooling System that Axles must have 2 400 km is equipped with J55 brakes. This (1,500 mi) before being used in Brake Fluid procedure should not be run on track driving. other Camaro models as damage For track events or competitive may result. The rear axle fluid temperatures driving, it is recommended that the may be higher than when driving in brake fluid be replaced with a high severe conditions. Drain and refill performance brake fluid that has a with new fluid after the first racing or dry boiling point greater than 279 °C Caution competitive driving event, and then (534 °F). After conversion to the after every 24 hours of racing or high performance brake fluid, follow The new vehicle break-in period competitive driving. See the brake fluid service should be completed before Recommended Fluids and recommendations outlined by the performing the brake burnishing Lubricants 0 346. fluid manufacturer. Do not use procedure or damage may occur silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids. to the powertrain/engine. See Caution New Vehicle Break-In 0 215. Brake Burnishing During a first time track or racing To prepare the Camaro brake event, high rear axle When performed as instructed, this systems for track events and racing, procedure will not damage the temperatures can occur. Damage complete the appropriate high brakes. During the burnishing could be caused to the rear axle performance brake burnishing procedure, the brake pads will and would not be covered by the procedure described below. smoke and produce an odor. The vehicle warranty. Do not drive as New brake pads must be burnished braking force and pedal travel may (Continued) before racing or competitive driving. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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increase. After the procedure is This first step may be skipped Front Tire Deflectors, Lower complete, the brake pads may if there are more than 320 km Control Arm Deflectors, and appear white at the rotor contact. (200 mi) on the brake pads. Disc Splash Shields (SS Only) Run this procedure in a safe 2. Repeatedly apply the brakes Before any racing event, remove the manner and in compliance with all from 100 km/h (60 mph) to tire deflectors in the front of the local and state ordinances/laws 25 km/h (15 mph) while vehicle, and replace the original regarding motor vehicle operation. decelerating at 0.8 g. This is a deflector and splash shield with the Run this procedure only on dry hard brake application, without tall deflector and small splash pavement. activating the Antilock Brake shield. System (ABS). Drive for at Racing/Track Brake Burnishing least 1 km (0.6 mi) between Procedure stops. Repeat until the brake Caution pedal travel starts to increase. Race track driving with the Caution Depending on conditions, this original front disc brake splash should take no longer than 25 shield and front tire deflector may Brake pedal fade will occur during brake applications. this track burnish procedure and result in brake pedal fade due to can cause brake pedal travel and 3. Cool down: Drive at 100 km/h high rotor temperatures. force to increase. This could (60 mph) for approximately extend stopping distance until the 15 km (10 mi) without using the brakes. brakes are fully burnished. 4. Apply the brakes 25 times from 100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h 1. Apply the brakes 25 times (30 mph) while decelerating at starting at 100 km/h (60 mph) to 0.4 g. This is a medium brake 50 km/h (30 mph) while application. Drive for at least decelerating at 0.4 g. This is a 1 km (0.6 mi) between medium brake application. applications. Drive for at least 1 km (0.6 mi) between applying the brakes. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To install the tall deflector and small splash shield:
3. Remove the calipers (3) from 8. Install the small splash shields the knuckle. with two screws (2) per corner. 4. Remove the brake rotors (2). Torque to 9 Y (80 lb inch). 1. Remove the tire deflector. 5. Remove the original front Caution 2. Remove the front wheels. splash shields (1). 6. Remove the lower control arm Failure to reattach the engine deflectors. harness clips correctly could cause possible interference with 7. Detach the engine harness the wheel speed sensor and clips from the lower control arm deflector. vehicle damage.
9. Re-attach the engine harness clips by pushing them from the bottom up, on the back tab. On Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the original deflector, the push the calipers with two screws (1) pins are pushed from the per corner. Torque the caliper Caution (Continued) top down. bolts to 200 Y (148 lb ft). parts may lead to corrosion, loss 10. Install the tall deflectors with 13. Reinstall the front wheels using of output, noise, premature brake three screws (1) per corner. the wheel nut torque. See pad and rotor wear, reduced Torque to 3.3 Y (29 lb inch). Capacities and high-speed wet braking, and 0 For new control arms, torque Specifications 351. damage to the tall deflector. the three screws to 5.5 Y (44 lb inch). 14. After a track event, repeat the 11. Install the front rotors with one steps to reinstall the original screw per corner. Torque to lower control arm deflectors 9 Y (80 lb inch). and splash shields. 15. Reinstall the tire deflectors. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types Caution of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and After a track event, remove the deep-standing or flowing water. tall deflector and the small splash shield and reinstall the original 12. Apply liquid thread adhesive to deflector and splash shield. the caliper bolts (GM Part No. Failure to reinstall the original 9985399 – Loctite 272 – (Continued) Goodwrench 12345493). Install Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through Wet brakes can cause crashes. can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving They might not work as well in a tires so they actually ride on the on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: quick stop and could cause water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast . Keep the vehicle serviced and in pulling to one side. You could good shape. lose control of the vehicle. enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no . Check all fluid levels and brakes, After driving through a large contact with the road. tires, cooling system, and puddle of water or a car/vehicle transmission. wash, lightly apply the brake There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to pedal until the brakes work . Shift to a lower gear when going slow down when the road is wet. down steep or long hills. normally. Other Rainy Weather Tips Flowing or rushing water creates { Warning strong forces. Driving through Besides slowing down, other wet flowing water could cause the weather driving tips include: Using the brakes to slow the vehicle to be carried away. If this . Allow extra following distance. vehicle on a long downhill slope happens, you and other vehicle can cause brake overheating, can occupants could drown. Do not . Pass with caution. reduce brake performance, and ignore police warnings and be . Keep windshield wiping could result in a loss of braking. very cautious about trying to drive equipment in good shape. Shift the transmission to a lower through flowing water. . Keep the windshield washer fluid gear to let the engine assist the reservoir filled. brakes on a steep downhill slope. . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires 0 292. . Turn off cruise control. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Winter Driving clear roads in shaded areas. { Warning The surface of a curve or an Driving on Snow or Ice overpass can remain icy when Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Snow or ice between the tires and the surrounding roads are clear. or with the ignition off is Avoid sudden steering dangerous. This can cause the road creates less traction or grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can maneuvers and braking while overheating of the brakes and on ice. loss of steering. Always have the occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid engine running and the vehicle . Turn off cruise control. driving on wet ice or in freezing rain in gear. until roads can be treated. Blizzard Conditions For Slippery Road Driving: Stop the vehicle in a safe place and . Drive at speeds that keep the signal for help. Stay with the vehicle vehicle in its own lane. Do not . Accelerate gently. Accelerating unless there is help nearby. swing wide or cross the too quickly causes the wheels to If possible, use Roadside center line. spin and makes the surface Assistance. See Roadside under the tires slick. 0 . Be alert on top of hills; Assistance Program 358. To get something could be in your lane . Turn on Traction Control. See help and keep everyone in the (e.g., stalled car, accident). Traction Control/Electronic vehicle safe: Stability Control 0 235. . Pay attention to special road . Turn on the hazard warning signs (e.g., falling rocks area, . The Antilock Brake System flashers. winding roads, long grades, (ABS) improves vehicle stability . Tie a red cloth to an outside passing or no-passing zones) during hard stops, but the mirror. and take appropriate action. brakes should be applied sooner than when on dry pavement. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) 0 232. . Allow greater following distance and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If stuck too severely for the traction { Warning Warning (Continued) system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the Snow can trap engine exhaust the fan speed to the highest rocking method. See Traction under the vehicle. This may setting. See “Climate Control/Electronic Stability cause exhaust gases to get Control Systems.” Control 0 235. inside. Engine exhaust contains For more information about CO, carbon monoxide (CO), which see Engine Exhaust 0 224. { Warning cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even If the vehicle's tires spin at high death. To save fuel, run the engine for short periods to warm the vehicle speed, they can explode, and you If the vehicle is stuck in snow: and then shut the engine off and or others could be injured. The partially close the window. Moving vehicle can overheat, causing an . Clear snow from the base of engine compartment fire or other the vehicle, especially any about to keep warm also helps. damage. Spin the wheels as little blocking the exhaust pipe. If it takes time for help to arrive, as possible and avoid going . Open a window about 5 cm when running the engine, push the above 56 km/h (35 mph). (2 in) on the vehicle side accelerator pedal slightly so the that is away from the wind, engine runs faster than the idle to bring in fresh air. speed. This keeps the battery Rocking the Vehicle to Get charged to restart the vehicle and to it Out . Fully open the air outlets on signal for help with the headlamps. or under the instrument Do this as little as possible, to Turn the steering wheel left and panel. save fuel. right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction . Adjust the climate control system. Shift back and forth system to circulate the air If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low inside the vehicle and set Slowly and cautiously spin the forward gear, spinning the wheels (Continued) wheels to free the vehicle when as little as possible. To prevent stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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gears. Release the accelerator Tire and Loading Information pedal while shifting, and press { Warning Label lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Do not load the vehicle any Slowly spinning the wheels in the heavier than the Gross forward and reverse directions Vehicle Weight Rating causes a rocking motion that could (GVWR), or either the free the vehicle. If that does not get maximum front or rear Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). might need to be towed out. If the This can cause systems to vehicle does need to be towed out, break and change the way the 0 see Towing the Vehicle 323. vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a Vehicle Load Limits crash. Overloading can also It is very important to know how reduce stopping distance, Label Example much weight the vehicle can damage the tires, and shorten A vehicle-specific Tire and carry. This weight is called the the life of the vehicle. vehicle capacity weight and Loading Information label is includes the weight of all attached to the vehicle's center occupants, cargo, and all pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and nonfactory-installed options. Loading Information label shows Two labels on the vehicle may the number of occupant seating show how much weight it may positions (1), and the maximum properly carry: the Tire and vehicle capacity weight (2) in Loading Information label and kilograms and pounds. the Certification label. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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equipment tires (3) and the 2. Determine the combined exceed the available cargo recommended cold tire inflation weight of the driver and and luggage load capacity pressures (4). For more passengers that will be calculated in Step 4. information on tires and inflation riding in your vehicle. 6. If your vehicle will be towing see Tires 0 292 and Tire 0 3. Subtract the combined a trailer, load from your Pressure 300. weight of the driver and trailer will be transferred to There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or your vehicle. Consult this information on the Certification XXX lbs. manual to determine how label. It may show the Gross 4. The resulting figure equals this reduces the available Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the available amount of cargo and luggage load and the Gross Axle Weight cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.” Rating (GAWR) for the front and capacity. For example, if the This vehicle is neither designed rear axle. See Certification “ "XXX" amount equals nor intended to tow a trailer. Label later in this section. ” 1400 lbs. and there will be “Steps for Determining Correct five 150 lb passengers in Load Limit– your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage 1. Locate the statement "The load capacity is 650 lbs. combined weight of (1400-750 (5 x 150) = occupants and cargo should 650 lbs.) never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s 5. Determine the combined placard. weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant 2. Subtract Occupant 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) Weight @ 91 kg × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight (1,000 lbs). Cargo Weight = 317 kg = 113 kg (250 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight (700 lbs). = 0 kg (0 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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weight of the driver, passengers, { Warning Starting and and cargo should never exceed Operating the vehicle's capacity weight. Things inside the vehicle can Certification Label strike and injure people in a New Vehicle Break-In sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Caution . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the Follow these recommended cargo area, put them as guidelines during the first far forward as possible. 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this Try to spread the weight vehicle. Parts have a break-in evenly. period and performance will be better in the long run. . Never stack heavier . Avoid full throttle starts and things, like suitcases, abrupt stops. inside the vehicle so that Label Example some of them are above . Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm. A vehicle-specific Certification the tops of the seats. label is attached to the vehicle's . Avoid driving at any one . Do not leave an constant speed, fast or slow. center pillar (B-pillar). The label unsecured child restraint may show the gross weight in the vehicle. . Do not drive above capacity of the vehicle, called 129 km/h (80 mph). . Secure loose items in the the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . Avoid downshifting to brake (GVWR). The GVWR includes vehicle. or slow the vehicle when the the weight of the vehicle, all . Do not leave a seat engine speed will exceed occupants, fuel, and cargo. folded down unless 4000 rpm. needed. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Ignition Positions Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) . Do not let the engine labor. . New brake linings also need Never lug the engine in high a break-in period. Avoid gear at low speeds. With a making hard stops during manual transmission, shift the first 322 km (200 mi). to the next lower gear. This This is recommended every rule applies at all times, not time brake linings are just during the break-in replaced. period. . Should the vehicle be used . Do not participate in racing for racing or competitive events, sport driving driving (after break-in), the schools, or similar activities rear axle lubricant must be during this break-in period. replaced beforehand. The vehicle has an electronic . Check engine oil with every keyless ignition with pushbutton refueling and add if See Track Events and Competitive start. necessary. Oil and fuel Driving 0 204. consumption may be higher Pressing the button cycles it through than normal during the first three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, 2 414 km (1,500 mi). ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the Engine/OFF. . To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) avoid hard cornering for the transmitter must be in the vehicle for first 322 km (200 mi). New the system to operate. If the tires do not have maximum pushbutton start is not working, the traction and may tend vehicle may be near a strong radio to slip. antenna signal causing interference (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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to the Keyless Access system. See Manual Transmission 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to P (Park) with an automatic 0 If the vehicle is stationary, the System Operation 28. ignition will turn off, and Retained transmission, or N (Neutral) To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle Accessory Power (RAP) will remain with a manual transmission. must be in ON/RUN and the brake active. See Retained Accessory Turn the ignition to OFF. pedal must be applied. Power (RAP) 0 221. 4. Set the parking brake. See 0 Stopping the Engine/OFF (No Do not turn the engine off when the Electric Parking Brake 232. Indicator Lights) : When the vehicle is moving. This will cause a vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE loss of power assist in the brake { Warning START/STOP once to turn the and steering systems and disable engine off. the airbags. Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power If the vehicle is in P (Park), the If the vehicle must be shut off in an assist in the brake and steering ignition will turn off, and Retained emergency: systems and disable the airbags. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain 1. Brake using a firm and steady While driving, only shut the active. See Retained Accessory 0 pressure. Do not pump the vehicle off in an emergency. Power (RAP) 221. brakes repeatedly. This may Automatic Transmission deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the and must be shut off while driving, ignition will return to ACC/ 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). press and hold ENGINE START/ ACCESSORY and display a This can be done while the STOP for longer than two seconds, message in the Driver Information vehicle is moving. After shifting or press twice within five seconds. to N (Neutral), firmly apply the Center (DIC). See Transmission ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Messages 0 142. When the vehicle brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location. Indicator Light) : This mode allows is shifted into P (Park), the ignition the use of some electrical system will switch to OFF. accessories when the engine is off. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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With the ignition off, pressing the the vehicle in Service Only Mode. button one time without the brake The instruments and audio systems Caution pedal applied will place the ignition will operate as they do in ON/RUN, system in ACC/ACCESSORY. but the vehicle will not be able to be Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the driven. The engine will not start in vehicle is moving. If you do, you The ignition will switch from ACC/ could damage the transmission. ACCESSORY to OFF after Service Only Mode. Press the button again to turn the vehicle off. Shift to P (Park) only when the five minutes to prevent battery vehicle is stopped. rundown. Starting the Engine ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator For a manual transmission, place Light) : This mode is for driving and Place the transmission in the proper gear. the shift lever in Neutral with the starting. With the ignition off, and parking brake engaged. Hold the the brake pedal applied, pressing clutch pedal down to the floor and the button once will place the Caution start the engine. ignition system in ON/RUN/START. Once engine cranking begins, If you add electrical parts or The RKE transmitter must be inside release the button. Engine cranking accessories, you could change the vehicle for the ignition to work. will continue until the engine starts. the way the engine operates. Any Cell phone chargers can interfere 0 See Starting the Engine 218. The resulting damage would not be with the operation of the Keyless ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. covered by the vehicle warranty. Access system. Battery chargers Service Only Mode See Add-On Electrical should not be plugged in when Equipment 0 254. starting or turning off the engine. This power mode is available for service and diagnostics, and to To start the vehicle: For an automatic transmission, verify the proper operation of the 1. For vehicles with an automatic move the shift lever to P (Park) or malfunction indicator lamp as may transmission, press the brake N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle be required for emission inspection pedal, then press ENGINE when it is already moving, use purposes. With the vehicle off, and START/STOP on the N (Neutral) only. the brake pedal not applied, instrument panel. For vehicles pressing and holding the button for with a manual transmission, more than five seconds will place Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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press the clutch pedal first, POCKET THEN START YOUR repeat these steps. This clears then press ENGINE VEHICLE” under Key and Lock the extra gasoline from the START/STOP. Messages 0 138. engine. If there is no RKE transmitter in 3. Do not race the engine the vehicle or if there is immediately after starting it. Caution something causing interference Operate the engine and with it, the DIC will display a transmission gently until the oil Cranking the engine for long message. See Key and Lock warms up and lubricates all periods of time, by returning the Messages 0 138. moving parts. ignition to the START position immediately after cranking has 2. When the engine begins 4. If the engine does not start and ended, can overheat and damage cranking, let go of the button no DIC message is displayed, the cranking motor, and drain the and the engine cranks wait 15 seconds before trying battery. Wait at least 15 seconds automatically until it starts. again to let the cranking motor If the battery in the RKE cool down. between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. transmitter is weak, the DIC will If the engine does not start display a message. The vehicle after five to 10 seconds, can still be driven. especially in very cold weather Stopping the Engine See “Starting the Vehicle with a (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could If the vehicle has an automatic Low Transmitter Battery” under be flooded with too much transmission, move the shift lever to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) gasoline. Try pushing the P (Park) and press and hold System Operation 0 28. If the accelerator pedal all the way to ENGINE START/STOP on the RKE transmitter battery is the floor while cranking for up instrument panel, until the engine dead, insert it into the rear to 15 seconds maximum. Wait shuts off. If the shift lever is not in cupholder to enable engine at least 15 seconds between P (Park), the engine shuts off and starting. See “NO REMOTE each try, to allow the cranking the vehicle goes into the accessory KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE motor to cool down. When the mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO KEY IN TRANSMITTER engine starts, let go of the PARK. Once the shift lever is moved accelerator. If the vehicle starts to P (Park), the vehicle turns off. briefly but then stops again, If the vehicle has a manual Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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transmission, move the shift lever to 2. Open the hood and unwrap the R (Reverse) and set the parking electrical cord. { Warning brake after turning off the engine by pressing and holding ENGINE Improper use of the heater cord START/STOP. or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in If the RKE transmitter is not overheating and fire. detected inside the vehicle when it is turned to OFF, the DIC displays a . Plug the cord into a message. See Key and Lock three-prong electrical utility Messages 0 138. receptacle that is protected by a ground fault detection Engine Heater function. An ungrounded outlet could cause an On vehicles with the 3.6L electric shock. V6 engine, if equipped. The engine Use a weatherproof, coolant heater can help in cold . heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated weather conditions at or below The electrical cord is on the extension cord if needed. −18 °C (0 °F) for easier starting and passenger side of the engine Failure to use the better fuel economy during engine compartment, next to the recommended extension warm-up. Plug in the coolant heater engine compartment fuse cord in good operating at least four hours before starting block. condition, or using a the vehicle. An internal thermostat Check the heater cord for damaged heater or in the plug end of the cord will damage. If it is damaged, do extension cord, could make prevent engine coolant heater not use it. See your dealer for operation at temperatures above a replacement. Inspect the (Continued) −18 °C (0 °F). cord for damage yearly. Using the Engine Coolant 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded Heater 110-volt AC outlet. 1. Turn off the engine. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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away from moving engine Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) parts. If you do not it could be damaged. To shift into P (Park): it overheat and cause a fire, property damage, electric The length of time the heater should 1. Hold the brake pedal down and shock, and injury. remain plugged in depends on set the parking brake. several factors. Ask a dealer in the . Do not operate the vehicle See Electric Parking area where you will be parking the Brake 0 232. with the heater cord vehicle for the best advice on this. permanently attached to the 2. Hold the button on the shift vehicle. Possible heater lever and push the lever toward cord and thermostat Retained Accessory the front of the vehicle into damage could occur. Power (RAP) P (Park). . While in use, do not let the These vehicle accessories may be 3. Turn the ignition to OFF. heater cord touch vehicle used for up to 10 minutes after the parts or sharp edges. Never engine is turned off: Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running close the hood on the . Audio System heater cord. . Power Windows . Before starting the vehicle, { Warning unplug the cord, reattach . Sunroof (if equipped) It can be dangerous to leave the the cover to the plug, and The power windows and sunroof will vehicle with the engine running. securely fasten the cord. continue to work for up to It could overheat and catch fire. Keep the cord away from 10 minutes or until any door is any moving parts. opened. The radio will work when It is dangerous to get out of the the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ vehicle if the shift lever is not fully 4. Before starting the engine, be ACCESSORY. Once the ignition is in P (Park) with the parking brake sure to unplug and store the turned from ON/RUN to OFF, the firmly set. The vehicle can roll. cord as it was before to keep it radio will continue to work for (Continued) 10 minutes, or until the driver door is opened. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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done properly and then it is difficult To shift out of P (Park): Warning (Continued) to shift out of P (Park). To prevent 1. Apply the brake pedal. torque lock, set the parking brake Do not leave the vehicle when the and then shift into P (Park). To find 2. Turn the ignition to the ON/ engine is running. If you have left out how, see “Shifting Into Park” RUN position. the engine running, the vehicle previously in this section. 3. Release the parking brake. can move suddenly. You or others See Electric Parking could be injured. To be sure the If torque lock does occur, the Brake 0 232. vehicle will not move, even when vehicle may need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve you are on fairly level ground, 4. Press the shift lever button. the parking pawl pressure, so you always set the parking brake and can shift out of P (Park). 5. Move the shift lever to the move the shift lever to P (Park). desired position. See Shifting Into Park 0 221. Shifting out of Park If still unable to shift out of P (Park): This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever If you have to leave the vehicle with electronic shift lock control system. button. the engine running, the vehicle must The shift lock release is designed to be in P (Park) and the parking 2. Hold the brake pedal down and prevent movement of the shift lever brake set. press the shift lever button out of P (Park), unless the ignition is again. Release the button and check that in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is the shift lever cannot be moved out applied. 3. Move the shift lever to the of P (Park). desired position. The shift lock release is always Torque Lock functional except in the case of an If the shift lever still cannot be uncharged or low voltage (less than moved from P (Park), see your Torque lock is when the weight of 9-volt) battery. dealer. the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the If the vehicle has an uncharged transmission. This happens when battery or a battery with low voltage, parking on a hill and shifting the try charging or jump starting the transmission into P (Park) is not battery. See Jump Starting - North America 0 320. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Parking Active Fuel Management® Extended Parking If the vehicle has a manual Vehicles with V6 and V8 engines It is better not to park with the transmission, before getting out of and an automatic transmission have vehicle running. If the vehicle is left the vehicle, move the shift lever into Active Fuel Management. This while running, follow the proper R (Reverse), and firmly apply the system allows the engine to operate steps to be sure the vehicle will not parking brake. Once the shift lever on either all or four of its cylinders, move and there is adequate has been placed into R (Reverse) depending on the driving conditions. ventilation. See Shifting Into Park 0 0 with the clutch pedal pressed in, When less power is required, such 221 and Engine Exhaust 224. turn the ignition to OFF, and release as cruising at a constant vehicle If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while the clutch. speed, the system will operate in running and the Remote Keyless four cylinder mode, allowing the Entry (RKE) transmitter is outside Parking over Things vehicle to achieve better fuel the vehicle, the vehicle will turn off That Burn economy. When greater power after one hour. demands are required, such as If the vehicle is left in P (Park) while { Warning accelerating from a stop, passing, running and the RKE transmitter is or merging onto a freeway, the inside, the vehicle will run for two Things that can burn could touch system will maintain full-cylinder hours. At the end of the second hot exhaust parts under the operation. hour, the vehicle will turn off. vehicle and ignite. Do not park The timer will reset if the vehicle is over papers, leaves, dry grass, taken out of P (Park) while it is or other things that can burn. running. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Running the Vehicle Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) While Parked . There are holes or openings { Warning It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket monoxide (CO), which cannot be modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to can cause unconsciousness and be sure the vehicle will not move. If unusual fumes are detected or 0 even death. See Shifting Into Park 221 and if it is suspected that exhaust is Engine Exhaust 0 224. If the vehicle Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: has a manual transmission, see . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the Parking 0 223. with poor ventilation windows completely down. (parking garages, tunnels, . Have the vehicle repaired deep snow that may block immediately. underbody airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed . The exhaust smells or area such as a garage or a sounds strange or different. building that has no fresh air . The exhaust system leaks ventilation. due to corrosion or damage. . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Driving and Operating 225 Automatic P: This position locks the rear shifting from P (Park) when the wheels. It is the best position to use ignition is in ON/RUN. If you cannot Transmission when starting the engine because shift out of P (Park), ease pressure the vehicle cannot move easily. on the shift lever, then push the shift If the vehicle has a 10-speed lever all the way into P (Park) as automatic transmission, see the you maintain brake application. Camaro High Performance { Warning Then press the shift lever button supplement. It is dangerous to get out of the and move the shift lever into The Driver Information Center (DIC) vehicle if the shift lever is not fully another gear. See Shifting out of displays the current gear selected in in P (Park) with the parking brake Park 0 222. the lower right corner. When Sport firmly set. The vehicle can roll. R: Use this gear to back up. Mode is active, an S is displayed. If Manual Mode is active, an M and Do not leave the vehicle when the the current gear selected is engine is running. If you have left Caution displayed next to the M. the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others Shifting to R (Reverse) while the could be injured. To be sure the vehicle is moving forward could vehicle will not move, even when damage the transmission. The you are on fairly level ground, repairs would not be covered by always set the parking brake and the vehicle warranty. Shift to move the shift lever to P (Park). R (Reverse) only after the vehicle See Shifting Into Park 0 221. is stopped.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in To rock the vehicle back and forth to P (Park) before starting the engine. get out of snow, ice, or sand without The vehicle has an automatic damaging the transmission, see If 0 transmission shift lock control the Vehicle Is Stuck 211. system. The regular brake must be N: In this position, the engine does fully applied first and then the shift not connect with the wheels. To lever button must be pressed before restart the engine when the vehicle Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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is already moving, use N (Neutral) D: This position is for normal only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the driving. It provides the best fuel Caution vehicle is being towed. economy. If the vehicle does not shift gears, If more power is needed for the transmission could be { Warning passing, and the vehicle is: damaged. Have the vehicle Shifting into a drive gear while the . Going less than 56 km/h serviced right away. engine is running at high speed is (35 mph), push the accelerator dangerous. Unless your foot is pedal about halfway down. Performance Shifting firmly on the brake pedal, the . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or While driving in Sport Mode (L4 and vehicle could move very rapidly. more, push the accelerator all V6), or Sport Mode and Track Mode the way down. You could lose control and hit (V8), if Tap Shift has not been people or objects. Do not shift Powertrain Braking activated, the transmission into a drive gear while the engine determines when the vehicle is When driving on steep descents is running at high speed. being driven in a competitive with the shift lever in D (Drive) manner. The transmission may where frequent braking is required, remain in a gear longer than it the transmission will shift down a would in the normal driving mode Caution gear to help hold vehicle speed and based on throttle input and vehicle reduce brake wear. If the driver lateral acceleration. If there is a Shifting out of P (Park) or continues to press the brake, the rapid reduction in throttle from a N (Neutral) with the engine transmission will downshift until heavy throttle position at high rpm, running at high speed may 3 (Third) gear is reached. the transmission will maintain the damage the transmission. The If the brake is released for some current gear up to near redline rpm. repairs would not be covered by time, the transmission will upshift a While braking, the transmission will the vehicle warranty. Be sure the gear. If the road levels out and the automatically downshift to the next engine is not running at high accelerator pedal is pressed, the lower gear keeping engine speed speed when shifting the vehicle. transmission will upshift until the above approximately 3000 rpm. appropriate gear is reached. If the vehicle is then driven for a short time at a steady speed, and Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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without high cornering loads, the The transmission will only allow you transmission will upshift one gear at to shift into gears appropriate for the a time, until 8 (Eighth) gear. After vehicle speed and engine shifting to 8 (Eighth) gear, or coming revolutions per minute (rpm). The to a complete stop, the transmission transmission will not automatically will return to normal Sport Mode shift to the next lower gear if the shifting. engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum Manual Mode engine rpm is reached. Driver Shift Control (DSC) While in the DSC mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle comes to a Caution DSC allows shifting an automatic stop. This will allow for more power during take-off. Driving with the engine at a high transmission similar to a manual rpm without upshifting while using transmission. To use the DSC When accelerating the vehicle from feature: Driver Shift Control (DSC), could a stop in snowy and icy conditions, damage the vehicle. Always 1. Move the shift lever to the left you may want to shift into second upshift when necessary while from D (Drive) into the side gear. A higher gear allows the using DSC. gate marked with +/−. vehicle to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. 2. Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tap Shift Holding the left paddle for an See Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 130. extended time will downshift the Temporary Tap Shift Mode allows transmission to the lowest brief entry into Tap Shift Mode while available gear. in D (Drive). Tapping either the While in Manual Mode, the upshift or downshift control will transmission will prevent shifting to place the transmission in Tap Shift a lower gear if the engine speed is Mode. Exit Tap Shift Mode by too high. If the tap down − (Minus) holding the upshift control for paddle is held while the vehicle two seconds. The system will return slows down, the M in the DIC will to automatic shifting after flash, and the downshift will be seven seconds of driving at a allowed when vehicle speed is low steady speed, or when the vehicle enough. Continuing to hold the tap comes to a stop. down − (Minus) paddle will not This may be used for sport driving Tap Shift allows you to manually cause the transmission to continue or when climbing or descending control the automatic transmission. downshifting. Each downshift must hills, to stay in gear longer, or to To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be requested separately by downshift for more power or engine be in DSC Mode. Vehicles with this releasing and reapplying the tap braking. The transmission will only feature have indicators on the down − (Minus) paddle. allow you to shift into gears steering wheel. The paddles are on Vehicles equipped with a Head-Up appropriate for the vehicle speed the back of the steering wheel. Tap Display (HUD) may also have shift and engine revolutions per minute the left paddle (−) to downshift, and timing lights across the top of the (rpm). The transmission will not the right paddle (+) to upshift. The display. automatically shift to the next higher Driver Information Center (DIC) The rows of lights get closer gear if the engine rpm is too high. display indicates the gear the If shifting is prevented for any vehicle is in. together as the shift point gets closer. Shift the transmission before reason, the message SHIFT the lights come together in the DENIED will appear in the DIC, display. Shift immediately if the indicating that the transmission has lights are flashing. not shifted gears. While in the Tap Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Driving and Operating 229 Shift Mode, the transmission will not Manual Transmission automatically downshift on hard acceleration. When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift into 2 (Second) gear. A higher gear ratio allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces.
Shift Pattern – L4 and V6 Engines Shift Pattern V8 Engine These are the shift patterns for the – 6-speed manual transmissions. To operate the transmission: 1 : Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal. Shift into 1 (First) when going less than 64 km/h (40 mph). If the vehicle comes to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2 : Press the clutch pedal while One to Four Shift Message letting up on the accelerator pedal (V8 Only) Caution and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal Forcing the shift lever into any while pressing the accelerator gear except 4 (Fourth) when the pedal. 1-4 SHIFT message comes on may damage the transmission. 3, 4, 5, and 6 : Shift into 3 (Third), Shift only from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the 4 (Fourth) when the message same way as for 2 (Second). Slowly comes on. let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator This message will come on when: pedal and press the brake pedal. . The engine coolant temperature Just before the vehicle stops, press is higher than 76 °C (169 °F). the clutch pedal and the brake . The vehicle is accelerating from pedal, and shift to Neutral. When this message comes on, the a stop and going 24 to 31 km/h vehicle can only be shifted from Neutral : Use this position when (15 to 19 mph). 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of starting or idling the engine. The 1 (First) to 2 (Second). The message . The vehicle is at 33% throttle shift lever is in Neutral when it is will display in the Driver Information or less. centered in the shift pattern, not in Center (DIC). any gear. Vehicles equipped with a Head-Up Complete the shift into 4 (Fourth) to Display (HUD) may also have shift R: To back up, press the clutch turn off this feature. This helps to timing lights across the top of the pedal and shift into R (Reverse). On get the best possible fuel economy. display. V8 models, apply pressure to get the lever past 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) After shifting to 4 (Fourth), downshift The rows of lights get closer into R (Reverse). Let up on the to a lower gear, if desired. together as the shift point gets clutch pedal slowly while pressing closer. Shift the transmission before the accelerator pedal. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the lights come together in the disabled, and the malfunction display. Shift immediately if the indicator lamp will be on. See lights are flashing. Malfunction Indicator Lamp 0 See Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 130. (Check Engine Light) 121. The clutch and manual transmission Active Rev Match will continue to operate normally. ARM will also: Vehicles equipped with a V8 engine and a manual transmission have . Be active above 25 km/h Active Rev Match (ARM). ARM aids (16 mph). in smoother shifting by matching the . Match engine speed up to engine speed to the next selected 5400 rpm. gear. By monitoring shift lever and The system is activated and clutch operation, ARM adjusts . Not operate when the deactivated by pressing either of the engine speed to match a calibrated accelerator pedal is applied. paddles marked REV MATCH on value based on gear selection. On . Be disabled when the coolant the steering wheel. The system upshifts and downshifts, engine temperature is below must be activated with each new speed will be decreased and 0 °C (32 °F). ignition cycle. increased to match vehicle road speed and transmission gear A gear indicator in the instrument position. ARM is maintained for a cluster displays the current gear few seconds between shifts, then selected: deactivates if the shift is not . When ARM is activated, the completed. gear number is amber. . When ARM is deactivated, the gear number is white. . If no gear number is displayed while the shift lever is in gear, service is required. ARM will be Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
232 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it Using ABS becomes necessary to slam on the Do not pump the brakes. Just hold brakes and continue braking to the brake pedal down firmly and let Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a ABS work. You may hear the ABS System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are pump or motor operating and feel slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has an Antilock Brake the brake pedal pulsate. This is is about to stop rolling, the computer System (ABS), an advanced normal. will separately work the brakes at electronic braking system that helps each wheel. prevent a braking skid. Braking in Emergencies ABS can change the brake pressure When the vehicle begins to drive ABS allows you to steer and brake to each wheel, as required, faster away, ABS checks itself. at the same time. In many than any driver could. This can help A momentary motor or clicking noise emergencies, steering can help you steer around the obstacle while may be heard while this test is going more than even the very best braking hard. on, and it may even be noticed that braking. the brake pedal moves a little. This As the brakes are applied, the is normal. computer keeps receiving updates Electric Parking Brake on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle Brake System (ABS) Warning suddenly slows or stops. Always Light 0 124. leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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The vehicle has an Electric Parking 2. Lift up the EPB switch held up. If the switch is held up until Brake (EPB). The switch is on the momentarily. the vehicle comes to a stop, the center console. The EPB can The red parking brake status light EPB will remain applied. always be activated, even if the will flash and then stay on once the The vehicle may automatically apply ignition is off. To prevent draining EPB is fully applied. If the red the EPB in some situations when the battery, avoid repeated cycles of parking brake status light flashes the vehicle is not moving. This is the EPB when the engine is not continuously, then the EPB is only normal, and is done to periodically running. partially applied or there is a check the correct operation of the The system has a red parking brake problem with the EPB. A DIC EPB system. status light and an amber parking message will display. Release the If the EPB fails to apply, the rear brake warning light. See Electric EPB and try to apply it again. If the 0 wheels should be blocked to Parking Brake Light 123 and light does not come on, or keeps prevent vehicle movement. Service Electric Parking Brake Light flashing, have the vehicle serviced. 0 124. There are also parking Do not drive the vehicle if the red EPB Release brake-related Driver Information parking brake status light is flashing. To release the EPB: Center (DIC) messages. See Brake See your dealer. See Electric System Messages 0 135. In case of Parking Brake Light 0 123. 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN insufficient electrical power, the EPB If the amber parking brake warning position. cannot be applied or released. light is on, lift up on the EPB switch Before leaving the vehicle, check and hold it up. Continue to hold the 2. Apply and hold the brake the red parking brake status light to switch until the red parking brake pedal. ensure that the parking brake is status light remains on. If the amber 3. Push down momentarily on the applied. parking brake warning light remains EPB switch. on, see your dealer. EPB Apply The EPB is released when the red If the EPB is applied while the parking brake status light is off. To apply the EPB: vehicle is moving, the vehicle will 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a decelerate as long as the switch is complete stop. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If the amber parking brake warning Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) light is on, release the EPB by pushing down on the EPB switch This vehicle has a brake assist If equipped, Hill Start Assist (HSA) and holding it down. Continue to feature designed to assist the driver may automatically activate when the hold the switch until the red parking in stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade. This brake status light is off. If either light speed in emergency driving feature is designed to prevent the stays on after release is attempted, conditions. This feature uses the vehicle from rolling, either forward or see your dealer. stability system hydraulic brake rearward, during vehicle drive off. control module to supplement the During the transition from releasing Automatic EPB Release power brake system under the brake pedal to accelerating to The EPB will automatically release if conditions where the driver has drive off on a grade, HSA holds the the vehicle is running, placed into quickly and forcefully applied the braking pressure to prevent rolling. gear, and an attempt is made to brake pedal in an attempt to quickly HSA will not activate if the vehicle is drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration stop or slow down the vehicle. The in a drive gear and facing downhill when the EPB is applied, to stability system hydraulic brake or if the vehicle is facing uphill and preserve parking brake lining life. control module increases brake in R (Reverse). pressure at each corner of the The EPB can also be used to vehicle until the ABS activates. prevent roll back for vehicles with a Minor brake pedal pulsation or manual transmission taking off on a pedal movement during this time is hill. When no roll back is desired, an normal and the driver should applied EPB will allow both feet to continue to apply the brake pedal as be used for the clutch and the driving situation dictates. The accelerator pedals in preparation for brake assist feature will starting the vehicle moving in the automatically disengage when the intended direction. In this case, brake pedal is released or brake there is no need to push the switch pedal pressure is quickly to release the EPB. decreased. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Driving and Operating 235 Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the Traction Control/ intended path. If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems System Operation turned back on when road is in the instrument cluster. This The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow. light will: ® System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting electronic stability control system. automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin. These systems help limit wheel slip started and begins to move. The and assist the driver in maintaining . Flash when StabiliTrak is systems may be heard or felt while activated. control, especially on slippery road they are operating or while conditions. performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either TCS activates if it senses that any is normal and does not mean there system is not working. of the drive wheels are spinning or is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to beginning to lose traction. When this It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the happens, TCS applies the brakes to systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), the spinning wheels and reduces conditions, but it may be necessary and d comes on and stays on to engine power to limit wheel spin. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 211 maintaining control. The vehicle is the intended path and the direction and “Turning the Systems Off and safe to drive, but driving should be the vehicle is actually traveling. On” later in this section. adjusted accordingly. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on 15 seconds. Caution again, press Y. The traction off 3. Start the engine. Do not repeatedly brake or light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on accelerate heavily when TCS is and stays on, the vehicle may need off. The vehicle driveline could be Adding accessories can affect the more time to diagnose the problem. damaged. vehicle performance. See If the condition persists, see your Accessories and dealer. To turn off only TCS, press and Modifications 0 256. Turning the Systems Off release Y. The traction off light i Engine Drag Control (EDC) displays in the instrument cluster. and On EDC improves vehicle stability by To turn TCS on again, press Y. sensing if there is a difference in The traction off light i displayed in speed between the free rolling front wheels and the rear drive wheels the instrument cluster will turn off. that often occurs when the driver If TCS is limiting wheel spin takes their foot off the accelerator when Y is pressed, the system will pedal on slippery surfaces (snow, not turn off until the wheels stop ice, etc.). When this is detected, spinning. EDC sends more torque to the rear wheels to make sure all four wheels To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, are spinning at similar speeds, press and hold Y until the traction making the vehicle more stable. off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g come on and stay on in the Driver Mode Control instrument cluster. Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel, provide a more comfortable ride, or assist in different weather conditions or terrain. This system simultaneously Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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changes the software calibration of Tour Mode various sub-systems. Depending on Use for normal city and highway the option package, available driving to provide a smooth, features, and mode selected, the soft ride. suspension, steering, and powertrain will change calibrations When selected, the Tour Mode to achieve the desired mode indicator will display in the Driver characteristics. If the vehicle is Information Center (DIC). equipped with Magnetic Ride Control, selecting the various Driver Sport Mode Modes adjusts the ride of the Use where road conditions or vehicle to enhance the ride personal preference demand a more performance for the road conditions Driver Mode Control Switch controlled response. and the selected mode. The Driver Mode Control has three When selected, the Sport Mode While in the Sport and/or Track or four modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/ indicator will display in the DIC. Modes, the vehicle monitors driving When in Sport Mode, the vehicle will behavior and automatically enables Ice, and Track. Press « or z on shift automatically but hold a lower Performance Shift Features when the MODE switch on the center gear longer than it would in the spirited driving is detected. These console to make a mode selection. normal driving mode based on features maintain lower Pressing the switch will display a braking, throttle input, and vehicle transmission gears to increase graphic of all available ride modes lateral acceleration. See Automatic available engine braking and and change to the next mode. The Transmission 0 225. The steering improve acceleration response. The Tour and Sport Modes will feel will change to provide more precise vehicle will exit these features and similar on a smooth road. Select a control. If the vehicle has Magnetic return to normal operation after a new setting whenever driving Ride Control, the suspension will short period when no spirited driving conditions change. change to provide better cornering is detected. performance. If the vehicle is equipped with Active Exhaust, the exhaust valves will open earlier and more often. Competitive Driving Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Mode can be accessed through this Track Mode There are attributes that vary by mode by pressing the button with mode shown below. Not all vehicles Use when maximum vehicle have all features, depending on the this g icon twice. handling is desired. vehicle options. Snow/Ice Mode When selected, the Track Mode Use when more traction is needed indicator will display in the DIC. during slippery conditions. The When in Track Mode, the automatic vehicle will upshift normally when transmission and steering will the vehicle is moving. The function similar to Sport Mode. The acceleration will adjust to help accelerator pedal is adjusted to give provide a smoother launch. The maximum control during the highest transmission will also shift differently level of spirited driving. The to assist in maintaining traction. Magnetic Ride Control will be set to When selected, the Snow/Ice Mode the optimum level for vehicle indicator will display in the DIC. responsiveness. If the vehicle is equipped with Active Exhaust, the This feature is not intended for use exhaust valves will open. when the vehicle is stuck in sand, Competitive Driving Mode can be mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the accessed through this mode by vehicle becomes stuck, see If the pressing the button with this g icon. Vehicle Is Stuck 0 211. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Modes: SNOW/ICE TOUR SPORT TRACK Default Throttle Progression Weather Normal Normal Track Transmission Shift Mode (Automatic Only) Normal Normal Sport Track Engine Sound Management (if equipped) Stealth Tour Sport Track not on all models Engine Sound Management (turbo 4) Tour Tour Sport N/A Steering Tour Tour Sport Track StabiliTrak - Competitive Driving Mode (if N/A N/A Available Available equipped) Magnetic Ride Control (if equipped) Tour Tour Sport Track Launch Control (when in Competitive NA NA Available Available Driving Mode)
Throttle Progression Engine Sound Management Steering Adjusts throttle sensitivity by (if equipped) Adjusts from a lighter steering feel selecting how quickly or slowly the Changes when variable exhaust in Tour mode to reduced assist for throttle reacts to input. valves open. more steering feel. Transmission Shift Mode Engine Sound Management StabiliTrak - Competitive Driving (if equipped) (turbo 4) Mode (if equipped) Adjusts to either a smoother or Allows the ability to turn Engine Available in Sport and Track Modes. firmer shift. Sound Enhancement off. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Magnetic Ride Control (if and suspension are advised to turn equipped) the normal TCS and StabiliTrak Adjusts the shock damping firmness systems on. based on driving conditions to improve comfort and performance. Caution Launch Control (when in Attempting to shift when the drive Competitive Driving Mode) wheels are spinning and do not Available only in Sport and Track have traction may cause damage Modes for maximum “off-the-line” to the transmission. Damage acceleration when in Competitive caused by misuse of the vehicle Driving Mode. is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attempt to shift These lights are on when the when the drive wheels do not Competitive Driving Mode vehicle is in the Competitive have traction. Competitive Driving Mode and Driving Mode. Launch Control are systems designed to allow increased Competitive Driving Mode allows full performance while accelerating and/ engine power while the StabiliTrak or cornering. This is accomplished system helps maintain directional by regulating and optimizing the control of the vehicle by selective engine, brakes, and suspension brake application. In this mode, TCS performance. These modes are for is off and Launch Control is use at a closed course race track available. Adjust your driving style and are not intended for use on to account for the available engine public roads. They will not power. See “Launch Control” later in compensate for a driver’s this section. inexperience or lack of familiarity with the race track. Drivers who prefer to allow the system to have more control of the engine, brakes, Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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This optional handling mode can be Launch Control is only available Automatic Transmissions selected by pressing the TCS/ when the following criteria are met: . The brake pedal must be firmly StabiliTrak button on the console . Competitive Driving Mode is pressed to the floor, equivalent two times. The appropriate message selected. to a panic brake event. displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control . The vehicle is not moving. . The accelerator pedal is rapidly 0 System Messages 140. . The steering wheel is pointing applied to wide open throttle. (If straight. the vehicle rolls due to wide When the TCS/StabiliTrak button is open throttle, release the pressed again, the TCS and Manual Transmissions throttle, press the brake pedal StabiliTrak systems are on. The more firmly, and re-apply the appropriate message displays . The clutch is pressed and the vehicle is in 1 (First) gear. accelerator to wide open briefly in the DIC. throttle.) Launch Control . The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. After the vehicle is launched, the A Launch Control feature is system continues in Competitive available, within Competitive Driving The Launch Control feature will Driving Mode. initially limit engine speed as the Mode, to allow the driver to achieve Competitive Driving Mode and high levels of vehicle acceleration in driver rapidly applies the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. Allow Launch Control are systems a straight line. Launch Control is a designed for a closed course race form of traction control that the engine rpm to stabilize. A smooth, quick release of the track and not intended for use on manages tire spin while launching public roads. The systems are not the vehicle. This feature is intended clutch, while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal, will intended to compensate for lack of for use during closed course race driver experience or familiarity with events where consistent zero to manage wheel slip. Complete shifts are described in Manual the race track. sixty and quarter mile times are 0 desirable. Transmission 229. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
242 Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control shifted. The cruise is disengaged if the clutch is pressed for several Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle If equipped with cruise control, the seconds. can give more traction on snow, vehicle can maintain a speed of If the StabiliTrak® system begins to mud, ice, sand, or gravel. When about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more limit wheel spin while using cruise traction is low, this feature allows without keeping your foot on the control, the cruise control the drive wheel with the most accelerator. Cruise control does not automatically disengages. See traction to move the vehicle. The work at speeds below 40 km/h limited-slip rear axle also gives the Traction Control/Electronic Stability (25 mph). 0 driver enhanced control when Control 235. When road conditions allow you to safely use it cornering hard or completing a { Warning maneuver, such as a lane change. again, cruise control can be turned back on. For vehicles with limited-slip Cruise control can be dangerous differential, driven under severe where you cannot drive safely at If the brakes are applied, cruise conditions, the rear axle fluid should a steady speed. Do not use control disengages. be changed. See Competitive cruise control on winding roads or Driving Mode 0 240 and in heavy traffic. Maintenance Schedule 0 336. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
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SET− : Press briefly to set the if equipped; the cruise control is speed and activate cruise control. disengaged without erasing the set If cruise control is already active, speed from memory. use to decrease speed. Once the vehicle speed reaches Setting Cruise Control about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, briefly press RES+. The vehicle If 1 is on when not in use, SET− or returns to the previous set speed. RES+ could get bumped and go into Increasing Speed While Using cruise when not desired. Keep 1 off Cruise Control when cruise control is not being used. If the cruise control system is already activated: Cruise Control without Cancel 1. Press 1 to turn cruise . Press and hold RES+ until the control on. Button desired speed is reached, and 1 : If equipped, press to turn the 2. Get up to the speed desired. then release it. system on and off. A white indicator 3. Press and release SET−. . To increase the vehicle speed in appears in the instrument cluster small increments, briefly press when cruise is turned on. 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator. RES+. For each press, the * : If equipped, press to disengage vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h cruise control without erasing the The cruise control indicator on the (1 mph) faster. set speed from memory. instrument cluster turns green after cruise control has been set to the The speedometer reading can be RES+ : If there is a set speed in desired speed. See Instrument displayed in either English or metric memory, press briefly to resume to Cluster 0 110. units. See “Options or Settings” that speed or hold upward to under Instrument Cluster 0 110. The accelerate. If cruise control is Resuming a Set Speed increment value used depends on already active, use to increase If the cruise control is set at a the units displayed. vehicle speed. desired speed and then the brakes are applied or * is pressed, Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Reducing Speed While Using pressing SET– will result in cruise . Press *, if equipped. Cruise Control control set to the current vehicle . To turn off cruise control, If the cruise control system is speed. press 1. already activated: Using Cruise Control on Hills . Press and hold SET− until the How well the cruise control works Erasing Speed Memory desired lower speed is reached, on hills depends upon the vehicle The cruise control set speed is then release it. speed, load, and the steepness of erased from memory if 1 is pressed . To decrease the vehicle speed in the hills. When going up steep hills, or if the vehicle is turned off. small increments, briefly press you might have to step on the SET−. For each press, the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h vehicle speed. When going (1 mph) slower. downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your The speedometer reading can be speed down. If the brake pedal is displayed in either English or metric applied, cruise control will units. See “Options or Settings” disengage. under Instrument Cluster 0 110. The increment value used depends on Ending Cruise Control the units displayed. There are five ways to end cruise Passing Another Vehicle While control: Using Cruise Control . Step lightly on the brake pedal Use the accelerator pedal to (manual and automatic increase the vehicle speed. When transmissions). you take your foot off the pedal, the . Press the clutch pedal for vehicle slows down to the previously several seconds or shift to set cruise control speed. While Neutral (manual transmissions). pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to . Shift to N (Neutral) (automatic override cruise control, briefly transmissions). Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Systems Under many conditions, these . Work if the detection sensor This vehicle may have features that systems will not: is covered up, such as with work together to help avoid crashes . Detect children, a sticker, magnet, or metal or reduce crash damage while plate. driving, backing, and parking. Read pedestrians, bicyclists, this entire section before using or animals. . Work if the area surrounding these systems. . Detect vehicles or objects the detection sensor is outside the area monitored damaged or not properly repaired. { Warning by the system. . Work at all driving speeds. Complete attention is always Do not rely on the Driver required while driving, and you Assistance Systems. These . Warn you or provide you should be ready to take action systems do not replace the need with enough time to avoid a and apply the brakes and/or steer crash. for paying attention and driving the vehicle to avoid crashes. safely. You may not hear or see . Work under poor visibility or alerts or warnings provided by bad weather conditions. Audible Alert these systems. Failure to use . Work if the detection sensor Some driver assistance features proper care when driving may is not cleaned or is covered alert the driver of obstacles by result in injury, death, or vehicle by ice, snow, mud, or dirt. damage. See Defensive beeping. To change the volume of (Continued) Driving 0 201. the warning chime, see “Comfort and Convenience” under Vehicle (Continued) Personalization 0 144. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Assistance Systems for Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area Parking or Backing displayed is limited and objects that If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera are close to either corner of the (RVC), Rear Parking Assist (RPA), bumper or under the bumper do not and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) display. may help the driver park or avoid A warning triangle may display on objects. Always check around the the RVC screen to show that Rear vehicle when parking or backing. Parking Assist (RPA) has detected Rear Vision Camera (RVC) an object. This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in When the vehicle is shifted into size the closer the object. R (Reverse), the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle 1. View Displayed by the in the center stack display. The Camera { Warning previous screen displays when the The camera(s) do not display vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) children, pedestrians, bicyclists, after a short delay. To return to the previous screen sooner, press a crossing traffic, animals, or any button on the infotainment system, other object outside of the shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle cameras’ field of view, below the speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown distances may be different Press MENU to adjust the display from actual distances. Do not brightness while viewing the rear drive or park the vehicle using camera display. 1. View Displayed by the only these camera(s). Always Camera check behind and around the 2. Corners of the Rear Bumper vehicle before driving. Failure to use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Parking Assist very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the Warning (Continued) With RPA, as the vehicle backs up vehicle rear), five beeps will sound from the rear. at speeds of less than 8 km/h or vehicle damage, even with (5 mph), the sensors on the rear parking assist, always check the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) bumper may detect objects up to area around the vehicle and 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle within If equipped, RCTA displays a red check all mirrors before moving warning triangle with a left or right a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off the forward or backing. ground and below bumper level. pointing arrow on the RVC screen to These detection distances may be warn of traffic coming from the left shorter during warmer or humid or right. This system detects objects weather. coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side of the vehicle. Blocked sensors will not detect When an object is detected, three objects and can also cause false beeps sound from the left or right, detections. Keep the sensors clean depending on the direction of the of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; detected vehicle. and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 364. { Warning The instrument cluster may have a Turning the Features On or Off parking assist display with bars that The Parking Assist system does RPA and RCTA can be turned on or show “distance to object” and object off through vehicle personalization. not detect children, pedestrians, location information for RPA. As the see Collision/Detection Systems bicyclists, animals, or objects “ ” object gets closer, more bars light under Vehicle located below the bumper or that up and the bars change color from Personalization 0 144. are too close or too far from the yellow to amber to red. vehicle. It is not available at To turn the rear parking assist When an object is first detected in symbols or guidance lines on or off, speeds greater than 8 km/h the rear, one beep will be heard (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, see “Rear Camera” under Vehicle from the rear. When an object is Personalization 0 144. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Side Blind Zone will light up in the corresponding LCA Detection Zones outside side mirror and will flash if Alert (SBZA) the turn signal is on. If equipped, the SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists { Warning drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the LCA does not alert the driver to side blind zone (or spot) areas. vehicles outside of the system When the vehicle is in a forward detection zones, pedestrians, gear, the left or right side mirror bicyclists, or animals. It may not display will light up if a moving provide alerts when changing vehicle is detected in that blind lanes under all driving conditions. 1. SBZA Detection Zone zone. If the turn signal is activated Failure to use proper care when 2. LCA Detection Zone and a vehicle is also detected on changing lanes may result in The LCA sensor covers a zone of the same side, the display will flash injury, death, or vehicle damage. as an extra warning not to change approximately one lane over from Before making a lane change, lanes. Since this system is part of both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m always check mirrors, glance over the Lane Change Alert (LCA) (11 ft). The height of the zone is system, read the entire LCA section your shoulder, and use the turn approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) before using this feature. signals. and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Lane Change Alert (LCA) warning area starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle and goes If equipped, the LCA system is a back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also lane-changing aid that assists warned of vehicles rapidly drivers with avoiding lane change approaching from up to 25 m (82 ft) crashes that occur with moving behind the vehicle. vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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How the System Works If the turn signal is activated in the vehicle. Attached objects may also same direction as a detected interfere with the detection of The LCA symbol lights up in the vehicle, this display will flash as an vehicles. This is normal system side mirrors when the system extra warning not to change lanes. operation; the vehicle does not need detects a moving vehicle in the next service. lane over that is in the side blind LCA can be disabled through zone or rapidly approaching that vehicle personalization. See LCA may not always alert the driver zone from behind. A lit LCA symbol “Collision/Detection Systems” under to vehicles in the next lane over, indicates it may be unsafe to Vehicle Personalization 0 144. especially in wet conditions or when change lanes. Before making a lane If LCA is disabled by the driver, the driving on sharp curves. The system change, check the LCA display, LCA mirror displays will not light up. does not need to be serviced. The check mirrors, glance over your system may light up due to shoulder, and use the turn signals. When the System Does Not guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and Seem to Work Properly other non-moving objects. This is The LCA system requires some normal system operation; the driving for the system to calibrate to vehicle does not need service. maximum performance. This LCA may not operate when the LCA calibration may occur more quickly if sensors in the left or right corners of the vehicle is driving on a straight the rear bumper are covered with Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror highway road with traffic and mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush, or in Display Display roadside objects (e.g., guardrails, heavy rainstorms. For cleaning barriers). During a trip, the LCA instructions, see "Washing the When the vehicle is started, both system is not operational until the Vehicle" under Exterior Care 0 325. outside mirror LCA displays will vehicle first reaches a speed of If the DIC still displays the system briefly come on to indicate the 24 km/h (15 mph). unavailable message after cleaning system is operating. When the both sides of the vehicle toward the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left LCA displays may not come on when passing a vehicle quickly or rear corners of the vehicle, see your or right side mirror display will light dealer. up if a moving vehicle is detected in for a stopped vehicle. LCA may alert the next lane over in that blind zone to objects attached to the vehicle, such as a bicycle or object or rapidly approaching that zone. extending out to either side of the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
250 Driving and Operating If the LCA displays do not light up Fuel octane rating of 93 is highly when moving vehicles are in the recommended for best performance side blind zone or rapidly GM recommends the use of TOP and fuel economy. Unleaded approaching this zone and the TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep gasoline with an octane rated as low system is clean, the system may the engine cleaner and reduce as 87 can be used. Using unleaded need service. Take the vehicle to engine deposits. See gasoline rated below 93 octane, your dealer. www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP however, will lead to reduced TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers When LCA is disabled for any acceleration and fuel economy. and applicable countries. reason other than the driver turning If knocking occurs, use a gasoline it off, the Lane Change Alert On rated at 93 octane as soon as option will not be available on the possible, otherwise, the engine personalization menu. could be damaged. If heavy knocking is heard when using Radio Frequency Information gasoline with a 93 octane rating, the engine needs service. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 364. For the LGX 3.6L V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. Do not use gasoline with a posted octane rating of less than 87, as this may cause engine knock and will Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or lower fuel economy. FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels greater than 15% by For the LT4 6.2L V8 supercharged volume. engine, see “Fuel” in the HP Supplement. For the LTG 2.0L L4 turbo or the LT1 6.2L V8 engines, premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Prohibited Fuels occurs, return to your authorized Caution (Continued) dealer for diagnosis. If it is Caution determined that the condition is . Fuel with a posted octane caused by the type of fuel used, rating of less than the Do not use fuels with any of the repairs may not be covered by the recommended fuel. Using vehicle warranty. following conditions; doing so this fuel will lower fuel may damage the vehicle and void economy and performance, its warranty: and may decrease the life of Fuels in Foreign . For vehicles which are not the emissions catalyst. Countries FlexFuel, fuel labeled The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post greater than 15% ethanol by California Fuel fuel octane ratings in anti-knock volume, such as mid-level index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a ethanol blends (16 – 50% Requirements foreign country, see “Prohibited ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel. If the vehicle is certified to meet Fuels” in Fuel 0 250. . Fuel with any amount of California Emissions Standards, it is methanol, methylal, and designed to operate on fuels that Fuel Additives aniline. These fuels can meet California specifications. See To keep fuel systems clean, TOP corrode metal fuel system the underhood emission control TIER Detergent Gasoline is parts or damage plastic and label. If this fuel is not available in recommended. See Fuel 0 250. rubber parts. states adopting California Emissions If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is . Fuel containing metals such Standards, the vehicle will operate not available, one bottle of GM Fuel as methylcyclopentadienyl satisfactorily on fuels meeting System Treatment Cleaner added to manganese tricarbonyl federal specifications, but emission the fuel tank at every engine oil (MMT), which can damage control system performance may be change, can help. GM Fuel System the emissions control affected. The malfunction indicator Treatment Cleaner is the only system and spark plugs. lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog-check test. gasoline additive recommended by (Continued) See Malfunction Indicator Lamp General Motors. It is available at (Check Engine Light) 0 121. If this your dealer. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Filling the Tank The vehicle has a capless fuel Warning (Continued) system and does not have a fuel cap. The filling nozzle must be fully { Warning . Fuel can spray out if the inserted and latched prior to starting refueling nozzle is inserted fuel flow. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn too quickly. This spray can violently and can cause injury or happen if the tank is nearly death. full, and is more likely in hot { Warning weather. Insert the refueling . To help avoid injuries to you Overfilling the fuel tank by more and others, read and follow nozzle slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop prior than three clicks of a standard fill all the instructions on the nozzle may cause: fuel pump island. to beginning to flow fuel. . Vehicle performance issues, . Turn off the engine when including engine stalling and refueling. damage to the fuel system. . Keep sparks, flames, and . Fuel spills. smoking materials away from fuel. . Potential fuel fires. . Do not leave the fuel pump unattended. Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a few seconds after you have finished . Do not use a cell phone pumping before removing the while refueling. nozzle. Clean fuel from painted . Do not reenter the vehicle surfaces as soon as possible. See while pumping fuel. Exterior Care 0 325. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let To open the fuel door, push and children pump fuel. release the rearward center edge of the door. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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If a fire starts while you are Attempting to refuel without using . Use approved fuel refueling, do not remove the the funnel adapter may cause fuel containers. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by spillage and damage the capless . Remove the container from shutting off the pump or by fuel system. This could cause a the vehicle, trunk, or pickup notifying the station attendant. fire and you or others could be bed before filling. Leave the area immediately. badly burned and the vehicle . Place the container on the could be damaged. ground. Filling the Tank with a Portable . Place the nozzle inside the Gas Can 3. Remove and clean the funnel fill opening of the container If the vehicle runs out of fuel and adapter and return it to the before dispensing fuel, and must be filled from a portable storage location. keep it in contact with the fill gas can: opening until filling is Filling a Portable Fuel complete. Container . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for { Warning expansion. Filling a portable fuel container . Do not smoke, light while it is in the vehicle can cause matches, or use lighters 1. Locate the capless funnel fuel vapors that can ignite either while pumping fuel. adapter from under the carpet by static electricity or other . Avoid using cell phones or in the trunk. means. You or others could be other electronic devices. 2. Insert and latch the funnel into badly burned and the vehicle the capless fuel system. could be damaged. Always: (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Trailer Towing Conversions and Caution Add-Ons General Towing Some electrical equipment can Information Add-On Electrical damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and The vehicle is neither designed nor Equipment would not be covered by the intended to tow a trailer. vehicle warranty. Always check { Warning with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection/Maintenance Add-on equipment can drain the testing. See Malfunction Indicator vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 121. A device connected to the The vehicle has an airbag system. DLC — such as an aftermarket Before attempting to add anything fleet or driver-behavior tracking electrical to the vehicle, see device — may interfere with Servicing the Airbag-Equipped 0 vehicle systems. This could affect Vehicle 79 and Adding Equipment vehicle operation and cause a to the Airbag-Equipped 0 crash. Such devices may also Vehicle 79. access information stored in the vehicle’s systems. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Battery - North America ...... 279 Rear Compartment Fuse Vehicle Care Rear Axle ...... 280 Block ...... 289 Starter Switch Check ...... 280 Automatic Transmission Shift Wheels and Tires General Information Lock Control Function Tires ...... 292 General Information ...... 256 Check ...... 280 All-Season Tires ...... 293 California Proposition Park Brake and P (Park) Winter Tires ...... 293 65 Warning ...... 256 Mechanism Check ...... 281 Run-Flat Tires ...... 293 California Perchlorate Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 281 Low-Profile Tires ...... 294 Materials Requirements . . . . . 256 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 282 Summer Tires ...... 295 Accessories and Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 295 Modifications ...... 256 Headlamp Aiming Tire Designations ...... 296 Headlamp Aiming ...... 282 Tire Terminology and Vehicle Checks Definitions ...... 297 Doing Your Own Bulb Replacement Tire Pressure ...... 300 Service Work ...... 257 Bulb Replacement ...... 282 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Hood ...... 258 Halogen Bulbs ...... 282 Operation ...... 301 Engine Compartment High Intensity Discharge (HID) Tire Pressure Monitor Overview ...... 259 Lighting ...... 283 System ...... 301 Engine Oil ...... 264 Front Turn Signal Lamps Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Oil Life System ...... 266 (Passenger Side Only) ...... 283 Operation ...... 302 Automatic Transmission Taillamps, Turn Signal, Tire Inspection ...... 305 Fluid ...... 267 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Tire Rotation ...... 305 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 267 Back-Up Lamps ...... 283 When It Is Time for New Hydraulic Clutch ...... 268 License Plate Lamp ...... 284 Tires ...... 307 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 268 Replacement Bulbs ...... 285 Buying New Tires ...... 308 Cooling System ...... 270 Electrical System Different Size Tires and Engine Coolant ...... 271 Wheels ...... 309 Engine Overheating ...... 274 Electrical System Overload . . . 285 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 286 Uniform Tire Quality Washer Fluid ...... 276 Grading ...... 309 Brakes ...... 277 Engine Compartment Fuse Brake Fluid ...... 278 Block ...... 286 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
256 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information cause cancer and birth defects or Balance ...... 311 other reproductive harm. Engine Wheel Replacement ...... 311 For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, Tire Chains ...... 312 your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 312 genuine GM parts and GM-trained wear by-products contain and/or Tire Sealant and and supported service people. emit these chemicals. Compressor Kit ...... 314 Genuine GM parts have one of See Battery - North America 0 279 Storing the Tire Sealant and these marks: and Jump Starting - North Compressor Kit ...... 320 America 0 320. Jump Starting Jump Starting - North California Perchlorate America ...... 320 Materials Requirements Towing the Vehicle Certain types of automotive Towing the Vehicle ...... 323 applications, such as airbag Recreational Vehicle initiators, safety belt pretensioners, Towing ...... 325 and lithium batteries contained in Appearance Care Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Exterior Care ...... 325 Special handling may be necessary. Interior Care ...... 330 For additional information, see Floor Mats ...... 333 www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ California Proposition perchlorate. 65 Warning Accessories and WARNING: Most motor vehicles, including this one, as well as many Modifications of its service parts and fluids, Adding non-dealer accessories or contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to can affect vehicle performance and Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Vehicle Care 257 safety, including such things as Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks airbags, braking, stability, ride and resulting from modifications or the handling, emissions systems, installation or use of non-GM aerodynamics, durability, and certified parts, including control Doing Your Own electronic systems like antilock module or software modifications, is Service Work brakes, traction control, and stability not covered under the terms of the control. These accessories or vehicle warranty and may affect { Warning modifications could even cause remaining warranty coverage for malfunction or damage not covered affected parts. It can be dangerous to work on by the vehicle warranty. GM Accessories are designed to your vehicle if you do not have Damage to suspension components complement and function with other the proper knowledge, service caused by modifying vehicle height systems on the vehicle. See your manual, tools, or parts. Always outside of factory settings will not be dealer to accessorize the vehicle follow owner manual procedures covered by the vehicle warranty. using genuine GM Accessories and consult the service manual installed by a dealer technician. for your vehicle before doing any Also, see Adding Equipment to the service work. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 79. If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 363. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 79. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Keep a record with all parts receipts Hood and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See To open the hood: Maintenance Records 0 349.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. 2. Go to the front of the hood and push the secondary hood release to the right. The lever is near the middle of the hood. 1. Pull the release handle below the instrument panel to the left 3. Lift the hood. of the steering wheel and To close the hood: forward of the foot rest. 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure. 2. Pull the hood down on the passenger side to close it firmly. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 276. 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 270. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 264. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 264. 5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0 278 and Hydraulic Clutch 0 268. 6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 268. 7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 270. 8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 286. 9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 320. 10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 320. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 276. 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System 0 270. 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 264. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 264. 5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0 278 and Hydraulic Clutch 0 268. 6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 268. 7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 270. 8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 286. 9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 320. 10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North America 0 320. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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1. Windshield Washer Fluid If the vehicle has a 6.2L V8 LT4 Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer engine, see the HP supplement. It is a good idea to check the engine Fluid 0 276. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Engine Oil get an accurate reading, the vehicle and Pressure Cap. See To ensure proper engine must be on level ground. The Cooling System 0 270. performance and long life, careful engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See attention must be paid to engine oil. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 Engine Oil 0 264. Following these simple, but 259 for the location of the engine important steps will help protect oil dipstick. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See your investment: Engine Oil 0 264. Obtaining an accurate oil level . Use engine oil approved to the reading is essential: 5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. proper specification and of the 0 1. If the engine has been running See Brake Fluid 278 and proper viscosity grade. See Hydraulic Clutch 0 268. recently, turn off the engine and “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” allow several minutes for the oil 6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 268. in this section. to drain back into the oil pan. 7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of . Check the engine oil level Checking the oil level too soon View). See Cooling regularly and maintain the after engine shutoff will not System 0 270. proper oil level. See “Checking provide an accurate oil level Engine Oil and When to Add reading. 8. Engine Compartment Fuse ” “ Engine Oil in this section. Block 0 286. ” . Change the engine oil at the { Warning 9. Negative ( ) Battery Terminal. – appropriate time. See Engine Oil See Jump Starting - North Life System 0 266. The engine oil dipstick handle America 0 320. may be hot; it could burn you. . Always dispose of engine oil 10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. Use a towel or glove to touch the properly. See What to Do with See Jump Starting - North “ dipstick handle. Used Oil in this section. America 0 320. ” Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level with a clean paper towel or oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating cloth, then push it back in all Capacities and Specifications 0 351. range. Push the dipstick all the way the way. Remove it again, back in when through. keeping the tip down, and Caution check the level. Selecting the Right Engine Oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Selecting the right engine oil When to Add Engine Oil levels above or below the depends on both the proper oil acceptable operating range specification and viscosity grade. shown on the dipstick are harmful See Recommended Fluids and to the engine. If you find that you Lubricants 0 346. have an oil level above the Specification operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level Ask for and use engine oils that LTG 2.0L L4 Engine gets above the cross-hatched meet the dexos1™ specification. Engine oils that have been area that shows the proper approved by GM as meeting the operating range, the engine could dexos1 specification are marked be damaged. You should drain with the dexos1 approved logo. See out the excess oil or limit driving www.gmdexos.com. of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. LGX 3.6L V6 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar See Engine Compartment Overview If the oil is below the cross-hatched 0 259 for the location of the engine area at the tip of the dipstick, add oil fill cap. 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Engine Oil Additives/Engine trash or pouring it on the ground, Caution Oil Flushes into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The it to a place that collects used oil. engine oil or equivalent can result recommended oils meeting the in engine damage not covered by dexos1 specification are all that is Engine Oil Life System the vehicle warranty. needed for good performance and engine protection. When to Change Engine Oil Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not This vehicle has a computer system recommended and could cause that indicates when to change the Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine damage not covered by the engine oil. engine oil and filter. This is based vehicle warranty. on a combination of factors which Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil include engine revolutions, engine area of extreme cold, where the temperature, and miles driven. temperature falls below −29 °C Used engine oil contains certain Based on driving conditions, the (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be elements that can be unhealthy for mileage at which an oil change is used. An oil of this viscosity grade your skin and could even cause indicated can vary considerably. For will provide easier cold starting for cancer. Do not let used oil stay on the oil life system to work properly, the engine at extremely low your skin for very long. Clean your the system must be reset every time temperatures. When selecting an oil skin and nails with soap and water, the oil is changed. of the appropriate viscosity grade, it or a good hand cleaner. Wash or is recommended to select an oil of properly dispose of clothing or rags When the system has calculated the correct specification. See containing used engine oil. See the that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is “Specification” earlier in this section. manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See Used oil can be a threat to the Engine Oil Messages 0 137. environment. If you change your Change the oil as soon as possible own oil, be sure to drain all the oil within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). from the filter before disposal. Never It is possible that, if driving under dispose of oil by putting it in the the best conditions, the oil life Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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system might indicate that an oil 2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC reason for fluid loss. If a leak change is not necessary for up to a while the Oil Life display is occurs, take the vehicle to your year. The engine oil and filter must active. The oil life will change dealer and have it repaired as soon be changed at least once a year to 100%. as possible. and, at this time, the system must The oil life system can also be reset The vehicle is not equipped with a be reset. Your dealer has trained as follows: transmission fluid level dipstick. service people who will perform this There is a special procedure for work and reset the system. It is also 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. checking and changing the important to check the oil regularly transmission fluid. Because this over the course of an oil drain 2. Fully press and release the procedure is difficult, this should be interval and keep it at the proper accelerator pedal three times done at the dealer. Contact the level. within five seconds. dealer for additional information or If the system is ever reset The system is reset when the the procedure can be found in the accidentally, the oil must be CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON service manual. To purchase a changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) message goes off. service manual, see Service since the last oil change. Publications Ordering Remember to reset the oil life If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Information 0 363. system whenever the oil is changed. message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life Change the fluid and filter at the How to Reset the Engine Oil system has not been reset. Repeat intervals listed in Maintenance 0 Life System the procedure. Schedule 336, and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Reset the system whenever the Fluids and Lubricants 0 346. engine oil is changed so that the Automatic Transmission system can calculate the next Fluid Manual Transmission engine oil change. To reset the system: How to Check Automatic Fluid Transmission Fluid 1. Display the REMAINING OIL It is not necessary to check the LIFE on the DIC. See Driver It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. Information Center (DIC) 0 128. transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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occurs, take the vehicle to your master cylinder fluid reservoir is When to Inspect the Engine Air dealer and have it repaired as soon filled with brake fluid as indicated on Cleaner/Filter as possible. See Recommended the reservoir cap. See Brake Fluid Fluids and Lubricants 0 346 for the 0 278 for brake fluid to use. For intervals on changing and proper fluid to use. inspecting the engine air filter, see How to Check and Add Fluid Maintenance Schedule 0 336. Hydraulic Clutch Visually check the brake/clutch fluid How to Inspect the Engine Air reservoir to make sure the fluid level Cleaner/Filter For vehicles with a manual is at the MIN (minimum) line on the transmission, it is not necessary to side of the reservoir. The brake/ Do not start the engine or have the regularly check brake/clutch fluid hydraulic clutch fluid system should engine running with the engine air unless there is a leak suspected. be closed and sealed. cleaner/filter housing open. Before Adding fluid will not correct a leak. removing the engine air cleaner/ A fluid loss in this system could Do not remove the cap to check the filter, make sure that the engine air indicate a problem. Have the fluid level or to top-off the fluid level. cleaner/filter housing and nearby system inspected and repaired. Remove the cap only when components are free of dirt and necessary to add the proper fluid When to Check and What debris. Remove the engine air until the level reaches the MIN line. cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake to Use the engine air cleaner/filter (away Engine Air Cleaner/Filter from the vehicle), to release loose If the vehicle has a 6.2L V8 LT4 dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air engine, see the HP supplement. cleaner/filter for damage, and replace if damaged. Do not clean The engine air cleaner/filter is in the the engine air cleaner/filter or engine compartment on the driver components with water or side of the vehicle. See Engine compressed air. The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid Compartment Overview 0 259 for reservoir cap has this symbol on it. location. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 for reservoir location. The common hydraulic clutch and brake Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter:
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 1. Remove the four screws and 1. Remove the five screws and lift 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) lift the cover assembly. the cover assembly. 1. Remove the four screws and 2. Inspect or replace the air 2. Inspect or replace the air lift the cover assembly. cleaner/filter. cleaner/filter. 2. Inspect or replace the air 3. Reverse Steps 1-2 to reinstall 3. Reverse Steps 1-2 to reinstall cleaner/filter. the housing cover. the housing cover. 3. Reverse Steps 1-2 to reinstall the housing cover. { Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Cooling System Warning (Continued) If the vehicle has a 6.2L V8 LT4 backfires. Use caution when engine, see the HP supplement. working on the engine and do not The cooling system allows the drive with the air cleaner/filter off. engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG)
1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Engine Coolant { Warning The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. See Maintenance Schedule hot. Do not touch them. If you do, 0 336 and Recommended Fluids you can be burned. and Lubricants 0 346. Do not run the engine if there is a The following explains the cooling leak. If you run the engine, it system and how to check and add could lose all coolant. That could coolant when it is low. If there is a cause an engine fire, and you problem with engine overheating, 0 could be burned. Get any leak see Engine Overheating 274. 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) fixed before you drive the vehicle. What to Use 1. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { Warning 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out Caution of View) Adding only plain water or some Using coolant other than other liquid to the cooling system ® can be dangerous. Plain water { Warning DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, and other liquids, can boil before An electric engine cooling fan or radiator corrosion. In addition, the proper coolant mixture will. under the hood can start up even the engine coolant could require The coolant warning system is set when the engine is not running changing sooner. Any repairs for the proper coolant mixture. and can cause injury. Keep would not be covered by the With plain water or the wrong hands, clothing, and tools away vehicle warranty. Always use mixture, the engine could get too from any underhood electric fan. DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant hot but you would not get the in the vehicle. overheat warning. The engine (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Checking Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The vehicle must be on a level could catch fire and you or If improper coolant mixture, surface when checking the coolant others could be burned. Use a inhibitors, or additives are used in level. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable the vehicle cooling system, the It is normal to see coolant moving in water and DEX-COOL coolant. engine could overheat and be the upper coolant hose return line damaged. Too much water in the when the engine is running. It is Use a 50/50 mixture of clean mixture can freeze and crack also normal to see bubbles entering drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine cooling parts. The repairs the surge tank through the coolant. This mixture: would not be covered by the small hose. vehicle warranty. Use only the . Gives freezing protection down Check to see if coolant is visible in proper mixture of engine coolant the coolant surge tank. If the coolant to −37 °C (−34 °F), outside for the cooling system. See temperature. inside the coolant surge tank is Recommended Fluids and boiling, do not do anything else until . Gives boiling protection up to Lubricants 0 346. it cools down. 129 °C (265 °F), engine temperature. If coolant is visible but the coolant Never dispose of engine coolant by level is not at or above the COLD . Protects against rust and putting it in the trash, pouring it on FILL line, add a 50/50 mixture of corrosion. the ground, or into sewers, streams, clean drinkable water and . Will not damage aluminum parts. or bodies of water. Have the coolant DEX-COOL coolant. changed by an authorized service Be sure the cooling system is cool . Helps keep the proper engine center, familiar with legal before this is done. temperature. requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help It is normal for the coolant level in protect the environment and your the bottom chamber to rise and fall health. with operating temperature and ambient conditions. Coolant will evaporate from the bottom chamber in normal operation. This will Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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happen faster when the vehicle is driven for long periods in hot, dry { Warning Warning (Continued) conditions. Steam and scalding liquids from a could be burned. Use a 50/ If no coolant is visible in the coolant hot cooling system can blow out 50 mixture of clean, drinkable surge tank, add coolant as follows: and burn you badly. Never turn water and DEX-COOL coolant. How to Add Coolant to the the cap when the cooling system, Coolant Surge Tank including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure Caution Caution cap to cool. In cold weather, water can freeze This vehicle has a specific and crack the engine, radiator, coolant fill procedure. Failure to heater core, and other parts. Use follow this procedure could cause { Warning the recommended coolant and the engine to overheat and be the proper coolant mixture. severely damaged. Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water If no problem is found, check to see { Warning if coolant is visible in the coolant and other liquids, can boil before surge tank. If coolant is visible but the proper coolant mixture will. You can be burned if you spill the coolant level is not at the bottom The coolant warning system is set coolant on hot engine parts. of the fill neck, add a 50/50 mixture for the proper coolant mixture. Coolant contains ethylene glycol of clean, drinkable water and With plain water or the wrong and it will burn if the engine parts DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant mixture, the engine could get too are hot enough. Do not spill surge tank, but be sure the cooling hot but you would not get the coolant on a hot engine. system, including the coolant surge overheat warning. The engine tank pressure cap, is cool before could catch fire and you or others you do it. 1. Remove the coolant surge tank (Continued) pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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system, including the coolant 3. Fill the surge tank top chamber surge tank pressure cap and with the proper DEX-COOL Caution upper radiator hose, is no coolant mixture to the bottom longer hot. of the fill neck. The top If the pressure cap is not tightly chamber needs to be installed, coolant loss and Turn the pressure cap slowly possible engine damage may counterclockwise. If you hear a completely full. Fill the surge tank bottom chamber through occur. Be sure the cap is properly hiss, wait for that to stop. This and tightly secured. will allow any pressure still left the service port to to be vented out the approximately half. discharge hose. 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank top and bottom chambers when the 2. Keep turning the pressure cap pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open, cooling system has cooled down. slowly and remove it. Open the If the coolant is not at the proper surge tank service port cap to start the engine and let it run levels, repeat Steps 1 3 and the lower chamber until you can feel the upper – radiator hose getting hot. reinstall the pressure cap and close Watch out for the engine the service port. If the coolant still is cooling fan. not at the proper levels when the system cools down again, see your By this time, the coolant level dealer. inside the coolant surge tank top chamber may be lower. If the level is lower, add more Engine Overheating of the proper DEX-COOL The vehicle has several indicators coolant mixture to the surge to warn of the engine overheating. tank top chamber until the level There is an engine coolant reaches the bottom of the temperature gauge on the fill neck. instrument cluster. See Engine 5. Replace the surge tank Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 117. pressure cap tightly and close The vehicle may also display a the surge tank service port cap. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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message on the Driver Information If Steam Is Coming from the If Steam Is Coming from the Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling Engine Compartment Engine Compartment with no System Messages 0 137. Overheat Warning If the decision is made not to lift the { Warning The hood extractor, if equipped, is hood when this warning appears, functional. It will allow water from get service help right away. See Steam from an overheated engine rain and car washes to enter the Roadside Assistance can burn you badly, even if you engine compartment and contact 0 Program 358. just open the hood. Stay away hot surfaces. If steam is coming If the decision is made to lift the from the engine if you see or hear from the hood extractor with no hood, make sure the vehicle is steam coming from it. Just turn it accompanying overheat warning, no parked on a level surface. off and get everyone away from service is needed. the vehicle until it cools down. Then check to see if the engine Wait until there is no sign of If No Steam Is Coming from cooling fan is running. If the engine steam or coolant before you open the Engine Compartment is overheating, the fan should be the hood. running. If it is not, do not continue If an engine overheat warning is to run the engine. Have the vehicle If you keep driving when the displayed but no steam can be seen serviced. engine is overheated, the liquids or heard, the problem may not be in it can catch fire. You or others too serious. Sometimes the engine could be badly burned. Stop the can get a little too hot when the Caution vehicle: engine if it overheats, and get out Running the engine without of the vehicle until the engine . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. coolant may cause damage or a is cool. . Stops after high-speed driving. fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. . Idles for long periods in traffic. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. Turn the heater on to the Washer Fluid highest temperature and to the Caution highest fan speed. Open the What to Use windows as necessary. . Do not use washer fluid that When windshield washer fluid is contains any type of water 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off needed, be sure to read the repellent coating. This can the road, shift to P (Park) or manufacturer's instructions before cause the wiper blades to N (Neutral) for an automatic use. If operating the vehicle in an chatter or skip. transmission or Neutral for a area where the temperature can fall manual transmission, and let below freezing, use a fluid that has . Do not use engine coolant the engine idle. sufficient protection against (antifreeze) in the freezing. windshield washer. It can If the engine coolant temperature damage the windshield gauge is no longer in the Adding Washer Fluid washer system and paint. overheated area, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle . Do not mix water with slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a ready-to-use washer fluid. safe vehicle distance from the Water can cause the vehicle in front. If the warning does solution to freeze and not come back on, continue to drive damage the washer fluid normally and have the cooling tank and other parts of the system checked for proper fill and washer system. function. Open the cap with the washer . When using concentrated symbol on it. Add washer fluid until washer fluid, follow the If the warning continues, pull over, the reservoir is full. See Engine stop, and park the vehicle 0 manufacturer instructions for Compartment Overview 259 for adding water. right away. reservoir location. If there is no sign of steam, idle the . Fill the washer fluid tank engine for three minutes while only three-quarters full when parked. If the warning is still it is very cold. This allows displayed, turn off the engine until it for fluid expansion if cools down. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Brake Pedal Travel Caution (Continued) Caution See your dealer if the brake pedal freezing occurs, which could Continuing to drive with worn-out does not return to normal height, damage the tank if it is brake pads could result in costly or if there is a rapid increase in completely full. brake repair. pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service may be required. Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the Always replace brake system parts Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly indicators that make a high-pitched with new, approved replacement applied. This does not mean parts. If this is not done, the brakes warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. are worn and new pads are needed. may not work properly. The braking The sound can come and go or can If equipped with high performance performance expected can change be heard all the time when the brake linings, there could be an in many other ways if the wrong vehicle is moving, except when increased build-up of brake dust as replacement brake parts are applying the brake pedal firmly. well as minor noises as compared installed or if parts are improperly to standard brake linings. installed. { Warning Properly torqued wheel nuts are Cold Weather Brake Operation necessary to help prevent brake (SS Model) The brake wear warning sound pulsation. When tires are rotated, means that soon the brakes will inspect brake pads for wear and High performance brake not work well. That could lead to evenly tighten wheel nuts in the components may bind and clunk a crash. When the brake wear proper sequence to torque when moving the vehicle. This may warning sound is heard, have the specifications. See Capacities and be noticeable after parking when the vehicle serviced. Specifications 0 351. brakes have been wet, such as when driving in the rain or after a Brake pads should be replaced as car wash. This is normal for brakes complete sets. with high friction pads and does not affect the operation of the brakes. Apply the brakes several times until Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the binding or clunking stops. Drive There are only two reasons why the the vehicle and apply the brakes brake fluid level in the reservoir may { Warning several times if it is washed before go down: long-term storage. If too much brake fluid is added, it . Normal brake lining wear. When can spill on the engine and burn, new linings are installed, the Brake Fluid if the engine is hot enough. You fluid level goes back up. or others could be burned, and . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch the vehicle could be damaged. hydraulic system. Have the Add brake fluid only when work is brake/clutch hydraulic system done on the brake/clutch fixed. With a leak, the brakes will hydraulic system. not work well. Always clean the brake fluid When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir cap and the area around low level, the brake warning light reservoir is filled with GM approved the cap before removing it. comes on. See Brake System DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Warning Light 0 123. the reservoir cap. See Engine Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Brake fluid absorbs water over time 0 Compartment Overview 259 for If fluid is added when the linings are which degrades the effectiveness of the location of the reservoir. worn, there will be too much fluid the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid Checking Brake Fluid when new brake linings are at the specified intervals to prevent installed. Add or remove fluid, as increased stopping distance. See Place the vehicle in P (Park) or necessary, only when work is done Maintenance Schedule 0 336. Neutral with the parking brake on the brake/clutch hydraulic applied if equipped with a manual system. What to Add transmission. On a level surface, Use only GM approved DOT 3 the brake fluid level should be brake fluid from a clean, sealed between the minimum and container. See Recommended maximum marks on the brake fluid Fluids and Lubricants 0 346. reservoir. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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replacement number shown on the { Warning original battery label when a new Warning (Continued) battery is needed. The wrong or contaminated brake See California Proposition fluid could result in damage to the The vehicle has an Absorbed Glass 65 Warning 0 256. brake system. This could result in Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery. Installation of a standard 12-volt the loss of braking leading to a Vehicle Storage possible injury. Always use the battery will result in reduced 12-volt proper GM approved brake fluid. battery life. When using a 12-volt battery charger on the 12-volt AGM { Warning battery, some chargers have an AGM battery setting on the charger. Batteries have acid that can burn Caution If available, use the AGM setting on you and gas that can explode. the charger, to limit charge voltage You can be badly hurt if you are If brake fluid is spilled on the to 14.8 volts. not careful. See Jump Starting - vehicle's painted surfaces, the North America 0 320 for tips on paint finish can be damaged. { Warning working around a battery without Immediately wash off any painted getting hurt. surface. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related Infrequent Usage: Remove the accessories contain lead and lead black, negative (−) cable from the Battery - North America compounds, chemicals known to battery to keep the battery from The original equipment battery is the State of California to cause running down. maintenance free. Do not remove cancer and birth defects or other the cap and do not add fluid. reproductive harm. Batteries also Extended Storage: Remove the contain other chemicals known to black, negative (−) cable from the The battery is in the trunk, behind the State of California to cause battery or use a battery trickle the trim panel, on the passenger charger. side of the vehicle. Refer to the cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Rear Axle Do not use the accelerator Automatic Transmission pedal, and be ready to turn off When to Check Lubricant the engine immediately if it Shift Lock Control Function Check It is not necessary to regularly starts. check the rear axle fluid, unless a 3. For automatic transmission leak is suspected or an unusual vehicles, try to start the engine { Warning noise is heard. A fluid loss could in each gear. The vehicle indicate a problem. Have it should start only in P (Park) or When you are doing this inspected and repaired by your N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts inspection, the vehicle could dealer. in any other position, contact move suddenly. If the vehicle your dealer for service. moves, you or others could be injured. Starter Switch Check For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in { Warning Neutral, push the clutch pedal 1. Before starting this check, be down halfway, and try to start sure there is enough room When you are doing this the engine. The vehicle should around the vehicle. It should be inspection, the vehicle could start only when the clutch parked on a level surface. move suddenly. If the vehicle pedal is pushed down all the 2. Apply the parking brake. Be moves, you or others could be way to the floor. If the vehicle ready to apply the regular injured. starts when the clutch pedal is brake immediately if the vehicle not pushed all the way down, begins to move. contact your dealer for service. 1. Before starting this check, be 3. With the engine off, turn the sure there is enough room ignition on, but do not start the around the vehicle. engine. Without applying the 2. Apply both the parking brake regular brake, try to move the and the regular brake. shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Park Brake and P (Park) . To check the P (Park) 1. Pull the windshield wiper mechanism's holding ability: assembly away from the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to windshield. P (Park). Then release the { Warning parking brake followed by the regular brake. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Contact your dealer if service is You or others could be injured required. and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front Wiper Blade Replacement of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear and cracking. brake at once should the vehicle See Maintenance Schedule 0 336. begin to move. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in Park on a fairly steep hill, with the different ways. For proper type and 2. Lift up on the latch in the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping length, see Maintenance middle of the wiper blade your foot on the regular brake, set Replacement Parts 0 348. where the wiper arm attaches. the parking brake. To replace the windshield wiper 3. With the latch open, pull the . To check the parking brake's blade: wiper blade down toward the holding ability: With the engine windshield far enough to running and the transmission in Caution release it from the J-hooked N (Neutral), slowly remove foot end of the wiper arm. pressure from the regular brake Keep the hood closed to avoid pedal. Do this until the vehicle is damaging the paint. held by the parking brake only. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
282 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the wiper blade. Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Allowing the wiper blade arm to Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement touch the windshield when no should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement wiper blade is installed could Bulbs 0 285. damage the windshield. Any If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, damage that occurs would not the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb-changing procedure be covered by the vehicle If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact warranty. Do not allow the necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. Halogen Bulbs 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement. { Warning Windshield Replacement Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you If the Head-Up display (HUD) drop or scratch the bulb. You or system and the windshield need to others could be injured. Be sure be replaced, get one that is to read and follow the instructions designed for HUD or the HUD on the bulb package. image may look out of focus. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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High Intensity Discharge 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it (HID) Lighting from the headlamp assembly. { Warning 4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. The High Intensity Discharge 5. Push the new bulb into the (HID) lighting system operates at socket and reinstall the socket a very high voltage. If you try to into the headlamp assembly by service any of the system turning it clockwise. components, you could be seriously injured. Have your Taillamps, Turn Signal, dealer or a qualified technician 2. Locate the turn signal socket Sidemarker, Stoplamps, service them. bulb on the inboard side of and Back-Up Lamps the lamp. After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal. Front Turn Signal Lamps (Passenger Side Only) For driver side turn signal lamp replacement, contact your dealer. To replace the turn signal bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Uplevel Taillamp Hood 0 258. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See To replace one of these bulbs: Trunk 0 40. 2. Remove the three pushpin fasteners and three 8mm nuts. 3. Firmly grasp the taillamp assembly and pull it straight out. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. Base Taillamp 5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 1. Back-up Lamp 6. Push the new bulb straight into 2. Stop/Turn Signal the bulb socket until it clicks. 3. Taillamps 1. Unclip the license plate lamp 7. Turn the bulb socket clockwise from the fascia opening. For the uplevel taillamp assembly, to reinstall. only the back-up bulb is 2. Pull the license plate lamp replaceable. Removal of the taillamp 8. Push light assembly back into down through the fascia assembly is not necessary to place. opening. change this bulb. 9. Install the three pushpin 3. Turn the bulb socket fasteners and three 8mm nuts. counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the lamp socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Push the bulb straight into the socket and turn clockwise to reinstall. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Vehicle Care 285 6. Reinstall the license plate lamp Electrical System Headlamp Wiring by lifting it through the fascia An electrical overload may cause opening until the clip is in the lamps to go on and off, or in place. Electrical System Overload some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away Replacement Bulbs The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or Bulb breakers to protect against an remain off. Exterior Lamp Number electrical system overload. Windshield Wipers Front Turn Signal WY21W When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to License Plate W5WLL and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield Back-up W21W until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. Stop/Turn Signal W21W greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected Taillamps W5W overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may For replacement bulbs not listed Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. here, contact your dealer. power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Spilling liquid on any electrical protected from short circuits by a component on the vehicle may combination of fuses and circuit damage it. Always keep the breakers. This greatly reduces the covers on any electrical chance of damage caused by component. electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can To remove the hinged fuse block be temporarily borrowed from cover, press the clip at the front of another fuse location, if a fuse goes the cover, and swing it up. out. Replace the fuse as soon as possible. Caution To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Do not pull the engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 286 and compartment fuse block lever, Rear Compartment Fuse since it is intended only for Block 0 289. service purposes. If pulled, vehicle malfunction may occur. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fuse Usage F3 Driver power seat F4 Cooling fan F5 Passenger power seat F6 – F7 – F8 – F9 – F10 – F11 – F12 Front wiper F13 Starter F14 Brake vacuum pump F15 – F16 Heated seat F17 Passenger window F18 Body control module 4 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and F19 Airbag module/AOS features shown. F1 ABS pump F20 OnStar/Navigation (if F2 – equipped) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage F21 Body control F37 Right high-beam F52 A/C clutch module 6 headlamp F53 – F22 ABS valve F38 Headlamp leveling F54 Coolant pump F23 F39 – – F55 – F24 F40 Rear electrical – F56 – center/Ignition F25 Steering column lock F57 Engine control F26 Body control F41 Malfunction indicator module/Ignition lamp/Ignition module 2 F58 Transmission control F42 Instrument panel F27 – module/Ignition body/Ignition F28 Body control F59 – module 3 F43 Exhaust valve/Active fuel management F60 Transmission control F29 Body control module battery F44 AOS display/Ignition module 8 F61 MAF/O2 sensor F30 Windshield wiper F45 Sunroof F62 Ignition coils – odd F31 Right HID headlamp F46 Body control module 7 F63 Non-walk/O2 sensor F32 Left HID headlamp F47 CGM F64 Ignition coils – even F33 – F48 – F65 – F34 Horn F49 Heated steering F66 Engine control F35 – wheel module 1 F36 Left high-beam F50 Fuel system control F67 Engine control headlamp module/Ignition module 2 F51 Exhaust valve ptsq F68 – Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fuse Usage Relays Usage F69 – K10 Starter F70 – Rear Compartment Fuse F71 – Block F72 – F73 – F74 – F75 – F76 – F77 –
Relays Usage K1 – K2 Run/Crank K3 – The rear compartment fuse block is K4 Vacuum pump located on the right side under the trunk load floor. K5 – K6 Coolant pump K7 Engine control module K8 A/C control K9 – Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fuses Usage F3 Electric parking brake F4 – F5 – F6 Rear drive control module F7 Right window 1 F8 – F9 Left window 1 F10 Heated mirror 1 F11 – F12 Heated steering wheel F13 – F14 HVAC control F15 – F16 Display F17 Camera The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage F18 – with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. F1 Rear defogger F19 Front ventilated seat 1 F2 Front HVAC Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage F20 Reverse lamps F35 Fuel pump/Fuel F51 Camera module system control F21 – F52 Rear parking assist module F22 – F53 Electronic F36 – F23 Body control limited-slip module 1 F37 Electric steering differential (if column lock equipped) F24 – F38 Mirror window F54 Side blind zone alert F25 – module F55 Radio controls F26 – F39 Rear closure F56 Theft deterrent/ F27 RGB lights F40 – Universal remote F28 Passive entry/ F41 Battery regulated system (if equipped) Passive start voltage control F57 – battery 1 F42 SADS F29 Data link connector Relays Usage F43 – F30 Canister vent K1 Rear defogger F44 Folding top solenoid F31 Memory seat module K2 Fuel pump folding top F45 Amplifier F32 Memory seat module F46 FPPM 22 Circuit Usage Breaker F33 Wireless charger F47 Shunt CB1 – F34 Engine control F48 – module battery F49 Steering wheel CB2 Retained accessory power F50 Interior rearview mirror CB3 – Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires . Underinflated tires pose . Replace any tires that Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as have been damaged by high-quality tires made by a overloaded tires. The impacts with potholes, leading tire manufacturer. See resulting crash could curbs, etc. the warranty manual for cause serious injury. . Improperly repaired tires information regarding the tire Check all tires frequently can cause a crash. Only warranty and where to get to maintain the the dealer or an service. For additional recommended pressure. authorized tire service information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be center should repair, manufacturer. checked when the tires replace, dismount, and are cold. mount the tires. { Warning . Overinflated tires are . Do not spin the tires in more likely to be cut, . Poorly maintained and excess of 56 km/h punctured, or broken by (35 mph) on slippery improperly used tires are a sudden impact — such dangerous. surfaces such as snow, as when hitting a pothole. mud, ice, etc. Excessive . Overloading the tires can Keep tires at the spinning may cause the cause overheating as a recommended pressure. tires to explode. result of too much . Worn or old tires can flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the See Tire Pressure for blowout and a serious tread is badly worn, High-Speed Operation 0 301 for crash. See Vehicle Load replace them. inflation pressure adjustment for Limits 0 212. (Continued) high-speed driving. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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All-Season Tires traction on snow and ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are roads. Consider installing winter chosen, never exceed the tire's This vehicle may come with tires on the vehicle if frequent maximum speed capability. all-season tires. These tires are driving on ice or snow covered designed to provide good overall roads is expected. See your dealer Run-Flat Tires performance on most road surfaces for details regarding winter tire and weather conditions. Original availability and proper tire selection. This vehicle, when new, may have equipment tires designed to GM's Also, see Buying New Tires 0 308. had run-flat tires. There is no spare specific tire performance criteria tire, no tire changing equipment, have a TPC specification code With winter tires, there may be and no place to store a tire in the molded onto the sidewall. Original decreased dry road traction, vehicle. equipment all-season tires can be increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After changing to winter The vehicle also has a Tire identified by the last two characters Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) of this TPC code, which will tires, be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking. that indicates a loss of tire pressure be “MS.” in any of the tires. Consider installing winter tires on If using winter tires: the vehicle if frequent driving on . Use tires of the same brand and { Warning snow or ice-covered roads is tread type on all four wheel expected. All-season tires provide positions. If the low tire warning light adequate performance for most displays on the instrument cluster, winter driving conditions, but they . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and the handling capabilities will be may not offer the same level of speed rating as the original reduced during severe traction or performance as winter equipment tires. maneuvers. Driving too fast could tires on snow or ice-covered roads. cause loss of control and you or 0 See Winter Tires 293. Winter tires with the same speed others could be injured. Do not rating as the original equipment tires drive over 90 km/h (55 mph) when Winter Tires may not be available for H, V, W, Y, the low tire warning light is and ZR speed rated tires. If winter This vehicle was not originally (Continued) equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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any distance while deflated, check Low-Profile Tires Warning (Continued) with an authorized run-flat tire service center to determine whether If the vehicle has 245/40R20 or displayed. Drive cautiously and the tire can be repaired or should be 245/40ZR20 and 275/35ZR20 check the tire pressures as soon replaced. To maintain the run-flat size tires, they are classified as as possible. feature, all replacement tires must low-profile tires. be run-flat tires. Run-flat tires can be driven on with To locate the nearest GM or run-flat Caution no air pressure. There is no need to servicing facility, call Customer stop on the side of the road to Assistance. Low-profile tires are more change the tire. Continue driving; susceptible to damage from road The valve stems on run-flat tires however, do not drive too far or too hazards or curb impact than have sensors that are part of the fast. Driving on the tire may not be standard profile tires. Tire and/or possible if there is permanent TPMS. See Tire Pressure Monitor 0 wheel assembly damage can damage. To prevent permanent System 301. These sensors contain batteries that are designed occur when coming into contact damage, keep speed below 80 km/h with road hazards like potholes, (50 mph). With a light load the to last for 10 years under normal driving conditions. See your dealer or sharp edged objects, or when vehicle can be driven up to 100 km sliding into a curb. The warranty (60 mi); with a moderate load 80 km for wheel or sensor replacement. does not cover this type of (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km damage. Keep tires set to the (25 mi). As soon as possible, Caution contact the nearest authorized GM correct inflation pressure and or run-flat servicing facility for Using liquid sealants can damage when possible, avoid contact with inspection and repair or the tire valves and tire pressure curbs, potholes, and other road replacement. monitor sensors in the run-flat hazards. tires. This damage is not covered When driving on a deflated run-flat by the vehicle warranty. Do not tire, avoid potholes and other road hazards that could damage the tire use liquid sealants in run-flat and/or wheel beyond repair. When a tires. tire has been damaged, or driven Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Summer Tires Caution (Continued) High Performance Summer Tires (20 °F). Always store high See the HP Supplement. performance summer tires This vehicle may come with 245/ indoors and at temperatures 40ZR20 and 275/35ZR20 high above −7 °C (20 °F) when not in performance summer tires. These use. If the tires have been tires have a special tread and subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or less, compound that are optimized for let them warm up in a heated maximum dry and wet road space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for performance. This special tread and 24 hours or more before being compound will have decreased installed or driving a vehicle on Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example performance in cold climates, and which they are installed. Do not on ice and snow. It is recommended apply heat or blow heated air (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a that winter tires be installed on the directly on the tires. Always combination of letters and vehicle if frequent driving at inspect tires before use. See Tire numbers used to define a temperatures below approximately 0 particular tire's width, height, 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow Inspection 305. covered roads is expected. See aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the Winter Tires 0 293. Tire Sidewall Labeling “Tire Size” illustration later in this Caution Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. molded into its sidewall. The (2) TPC Spec (Tire High performance summer tires examples show a typical Performance Criteria have rubber compounds that lose passenger tire sidewall. Specification) : Original flexibility and may develop equipment tires designed to surface cracks in the tread area GM's specific tire performance at temperatures below −7 °C criteria have a TPC specification (Continued) code molded onto the sidewall. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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GM's TPC specifications meet or tire size, and date the tire was Tire Designations exceed all federal safety manufactured. The TIN is guidelines. molded onto both sides of the Tire Size (3) DOT (Department of tire, although only one side may The following is an example of a Transportation) : The have the date of manufacture. typical passenger vehicle Department of Transportation (5) Tire Ply Material : The type tire size. (DOT) code indicates that the of cord and number of plies in tire is in compliance with the the sidewall and under the tread. U.S. Department of (6) Uniform Tire Quality Transportation Motor Vehicle Grading (UTQG) : Tire Safety Standards. manufacturers are required to DOT Tire Date of grade tires based on three Manufacture : The last four performance factors: treadwear, (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : digits of the TIN indicate the tire traction, and temperature The United States version of a manufactured date. The first two resistance. For more information metric tire sizing system. The digits represent the week see Uniform Tire Quality letter P as the first character in (01-52) and the last two digits, Grading 0 309. the tire size means a passenger the year. For example, the third (7) Maximum Cold Inflation vehicle tire engineered to week of the year 2010 would Load Limit : Maximum load that standards set by the U.S. Tire have a four-digit DOT date can be carried and the and Rim Association. of 0310. maximum pressure needed to (2) Tire Width : The three-digit (4) Tire Identification Number support that load. number indicates the tire section (TIN) : The letters and numbers width in millimeters from following the DOT code are the sidewall to sidewall. Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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(3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit Tire Terminology and Bead : The tire bead contains number that indicates the tire Definitions steel wires wrapped by steel height-to-width measurements. cords that hold the tire onto For example, if the tire size Air Pressure : The amount of the rim. air inside the tire pressing aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire item 3 of the illustration, it would outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is in which the plies are laid at mean that the tire's sidewall is alternate angles less than 60 percent as high as it is wide. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). 90 degrees to the centerline of (4) Construction Code : A letter the tread. Accessory Weight : The code is used to indicate the type Cold Tire Pressure : The of ply construction in the tire. combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of amount of air pressure in a tire, The letter R means radial ply measured in kPa (kilopascal) construction; the letter D means optional accessories are automatic transmission, power or psi (pounds per square inch) diagonal or bias ply before a tire has built up heat construction; and the letter B windows, power seats, and air conditioning. from driving. See Tire means belted-bias ply Pressure 0 300. construction. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Curb Weight : The weight of a (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of motor vehicle with standard and the wheel in inches. Belt : A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the (6) Service Description : These cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, characters represent the load tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without index and speed rating of the steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo. materials. tire. The load index represents DOT Markings : A code molded the load carrying capacity a tire into the sidewall of a tire is certified to carry. The speed signifying that the tire is in rating is the maximum speed a compliance with the U.S. tire is certified to carry a load. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Department of Transportation Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A Normal Occupant Weight : The (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety tire used on light duty trucks and number of occupants a vehicle Standards. The DOT code some multipurpose passenger is designed to seat multiplied by includes the Tire Identification vehicles. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load 0 Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Load Index : An assigned Limits 212. designator which can also number ranging from 1 to 279 Occupant Distribution : identify the tire manufacturer, that corresponds to the load Designated seating positions. production plant, brand, and carrying capacity of a tire. date of production. Outward Facing Sidewall : The Maximum Inflation Pressure : side of an asymmetrical tire that GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight The maximum air pressure to has a particular side that faces Rating. See Vehicle Load 0 which a cold tire can be inflated. outward when mounted on a Limits 212. The maximum air pressure is vehicle. The side of the tire that GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight molded onto the sidewall. contains a whitewall, bears Rating for the front axle. See white lettering, or bears 0 Maximum Load Rating : The Vehicle Load Limits 212. load rating for a tire at the manufacturer, brand, and/or GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight maximum permissible inflation model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See pressure for that tire. higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits 0 212. moldings on the other sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. Intended Outboard Sidewall : Weight : The sum of curb The side of an asymmetrical tire weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A that must always face outward vehicle capacity weight, and tire used on passenger cars and when mounted on a vehicle. production options weight. some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Recommended Inflation Tread : The portion of a tire that 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Pressure : Vehicle comes into contact with cargo load. See Vehicle Load manufacturer's recommended the road. Limits 0 212. tire inflation pressure as shown Treadwear Indicators : Narrow Vehicle Maximum Load on the on the tire placard. See Tire bands, sometimes called wear Tire : Load on an individual tire Pressure 0 300 and Vehicle 0 bars, that show across the tread due to curb weight, accessory Load Limits 212. of a tire when only 1.6 mm weight, occupant weight, and Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic (1/16 in) of tread remains. See cargo weight. tire in which the ply cords that When It Is Time for New 0 Vehicle Placard : A label extend to the beads are laid at Tires 307. permanently attached to a 90 degrees to the centerline of UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality vehicle showing the vehicle the tread. Grading Standards) : A tire capacity weight and the original Rim : A metal support for a tire information system that provides equipment tire size and and upon which the tire beads consumers with ratings for a recommended inflation pressure. are seated. tire's traction, temperature, and See “Tire and Loading treadwear. Ratings are Information Label” under Vehicle Sidewall : The portion of a tire 0 between the tread and the bead. determined by tire Load Limits 212. manufacturers using Speed Rating : An government testing procedures. alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform speed at which a tire can Tire Quality Grading 0 309. operate. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The Traction : The friction between number of designated seating the tire and the road surface. positions multiplied by The amount of grip provided. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tire Pressure How to Check Caution (Continued) Tires need the correct amount of Use a good quality pocket-type air pressure to operate . Poor handling. gauge to check the tire effectively. . Rough ride. pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking . Needless damage from Caution at the tire. Check the tire road hazards. inflation pressure when the tires Neither tire underinflation nor are cold, meaning the vehicle overinflation is good. The Tire and Loading has not been driven for at least Underinflated tires, or tires Information label on the vehicle three hours or no more than that do not have enough air, indicates the original equipment 1.6 km (1 mi). can result in: tires and the correct cold tire Remove the valve cap from the . Tire overloading and inflation pressures. The tire valve stem. Press the tire overheating which could recommended pressure is the gauge firmly onto the valve to lead to a blowout. minimum air pressure needed to get the pressure measurement. support the vehicle's maximum . Premature or If the cold tire inflation pressure load carrying capacity. See matches the recommended irregular wear. 0 Vehicle Load Limits 212. pressure on the Tire and . Poor handling. How the vehicle is loaded Loading Information label, no . Reduced fuel economy. affects vehicle handling and ride further adjustment is necessary. comfort. Never load the vehicle Overinflated tires, or tires that If the inflation pressure is low, with more weight than it was have too much air, can add air until the recommended designed to carry. result in: pressure is reached. If the When to Check inflation pressure in high, press . Unusual wear. on the metal stem in the center (Continued) Check the tires once a month or more. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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of the tire valve to release air. Return the tires to the Re-check the tire pressure with Warning (Continued) recommended cold tire inflation the tire gauge. pressure when high-speed driving Some high-speed rated tires has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits Put the valve caps back on the require inflation pressure 0 212 and Tire Pressure 0 300. valve stems to keep out dirt and adjustment for high-speed moisture and prevent leaks. Use operation. When speed limits and Tire Pressure Monitor only valve caps designed for the road conditions allow the vehicle System vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors to be driven at high speeds, make could be damaged and would sure the tires are rated for The Tire Pressure Monitor System not be covered by the vehicle high-speed operation, are in (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure warranty. excellent condition, and are set to the correct cold tire inflation levels. The TPMS sensors monitor pressure for the vehicle load. the air pressure in your tires and Tire Pressure for transmit tire pressure readings to a High-Speed Operation receiver located in the vehicle. Vehicles with 245/40ZR20 95Y and See the HP Supplement. 275/35ZR20 98Y size tires, have Each tire, including the spare (if tires capable of high-speed use. provided), should be checked { Warning monthly when cold and inflated to Make sure vehicles with 245/ the inflation pressure recommended 40ZR20 95Y and 275/35ZR20 98Y Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h by the vehicle manufacturer on the size tires are inflated to the vehicle placard or tire inflation (100 mph) or higher, puts recommended cold inflation additional strain on tires. pressure label. (If your vehicle has pressures before operating the tires of a different size than the size Sustained high-speed driving vehicle at speeds over 160 km/h causes excessive heat buildup indicated on the vehicle placard or (100 mph). See Vehicle Load Limits tire inflation pressure label, you and can cause sudden tire failure. 0 0 212 and Tire Pressure 300. should determine the proper tire This could cause a crash, and inflation pressure for those tires.) you or others could be killed. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been See Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 302. tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the See Radio Frequency (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly. Statement 0 364. pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as driver when a low tire pressure significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is mounted onto each tire and wheel lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be assembly, excluding the spare tire also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety the tires and transmits the tire ability. of reasons, including the installation pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more not reached the level to trigger tires or wheels on your vehicle to illumination of the TPMS low tire ensure that the replacement or pressure telltale. alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function When a low tire pressure condition properly. is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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on the instrument cluster. If the A Tire and Loading Information Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits warning light comes on, stop as label, attached to your vehicle, use a GM approved liquid tire soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original sealant. Using non-approved tire tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct sealants could damage the TPMS shown on the Tire and Loading inflation pressure for the tires when sensors. See Tire Sealant and Information label. See Vehicle Load they are cold. See Vehicle Load Compressor Kit 0 314 for Limits 0 212. Limits 0 212, for an example of the information regarding the inflator kit A message to check the pressure in Tire and Loading Information label materials and instructions. a specific tire displays in the Driver and its location. Also see Tire Pressure 0 300. TPMS Malfunction Light and Information Center (DIC). The low Message tire pressure warning light and the The TPMS can warn about a low DIC warning message come on at tire pressure condition but it does The TPMS will not function properly each ignition cycle until the tires are not replace normal tire if one or more of the TPMS sensors inflated to the correct inflation maintenance. See Tire Inspection are missing or inoperable. When the pressure. Using the DIC, tire 0 305, Tire Rotation 0 305 and system detects a malfunction, the pressure levels can be viewed. For Tires 0 292. low tire warning light flashes for additional information and details about one minute and then stays on about the DIC operation and Caution for the remainder of the ignition displays see Driver Information cycle. A DIC warning message also Center (DIC) 0 128. Tire sealant materials are not all displays. The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at The low tire pressure warning light the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS each ignition cycle until the problem may come on in cool weather when is corrected. Some of the conditions sensors. TPMS sensor damage the vehicle is first started, and then that can cause these to come caused by using an incorrect tire turn off as the vehicle is driven. This on are: could be an early indicator that the sealant is not covered by the air pressure is getting low and vehicle warranty. Always use only . One of the road tires has been needs to be inflated to the proper the GM approved tire sealant replaced with the spare tire. The pressure. available through your dealer or spare tire does not have a included in the vehicle. TPMS sensor. The malfunction light and DIC message should Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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go off after the road tire is could prevent the TPMS from matched to the tire/wheel positions, replaced and the sensor functioning properly. See Buying using a TPMS relearn tool, in the matching process is performed New Tires 0 308. following order: driver side front tire, successfully. See “TPMS Sensor . Operating electronic devices or passenger side front tire, passenger Matching Process” later in this being near facilities using radio side rear tire, and driver side rear. section. wave frequencies similar to the See your dealer for service or to . The TPMS sensor matching TPMS could cause the TPMS purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS process was not done or not sensors to malfunction. relearn tool can also be purchased. See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor completed successfully after If the TPMS is not functioning rotating the tires. The Activation Tool at properly it cannot detect or signal a www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or malfunction light and the DIC low tire condition. See your dealer message should go off after call 1-800-GM TOOLS for service if the TPMS malfunction (1-800-468-6657). successfully completing the light and DIC message comes on sensor matching process. See and stays on. There are two minutes to match the "TPMS Sensor Matching first tire/wheel position, and Process" later in this section. TPMS Sensor Matching five minutes overall to match all four . One or more TPMS sensors are Process tire/wheel positions. If it takes missing or damaged. The longer, the matching process stops Each TPMS sensor has a unique and must be restarted. malfunction light and the DIC identification code. The identification message should go off when the code needs to be matched to a new The TPMS sensor matching TPMS sensors are installed and tire/wheel position after rotating the process is: the sensor matching process is vehicle’s tires or replacing one or 1. Set the parking brake. performed successfully. See more of the TPMS sensors. The your dealer for service. TPMS sensor matching process 2. Place the vehicle power mode should also be performed after in ON/RUN/START. See . Replacement tires or wheels do Ignition Positions 0 216. not match the original equipment replacing a spare tire with a road tires or wheels. Tires and wheels tire containing the TPMS sensor. 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure other than those recommended The malfunction light and the DIC info display option is turned on. message should go off at the next The info displays on the DIC ignition cycle. The sensors are Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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can be turned on and off 8. Proceed to the passenger side Replace the tire if: through the Settings menu. front tire, and repeat Step 7. . The indicators at three or See Driver Information Center 9. Proceed to the passenger side (DIC) 0 128. more places around the tire rear tire, and repeat Step 7. can be seen. 4. Use the five-way DIC control 10. Proceed to the driver side rear . There is cord or fabric on the right side of the steering tire, and repeat Step 7. The wheel to scroll to the Tire horn sounds two times to showing through the tire's Pressure screen under the DIC indicate the sensor rubber. info page. See Driver identification code has been Information Center (DIC) 0 128. . The tread or sidewall is matched to the driver side rear cracked, cut, or snagged 5. Press and hold SEL in the tire, and the TPMS sensor deep enough to show cord or center of the five-way DIC matching process is no longer control. active. The TIRE LEARNING fabric. The horn sounds twice to ACTIVE message on the DIC . The tire has a bump, bulge, signal the receiver is in relearn display screen goes off. or split. mode and the TIRE 11. Shut the ignition off. . The tire has a puncture, cut, LEARNING ACTIVE message 12. Set all four tires to the or other damage that cannot displays on the DIC screen. recommended air pressure be repaired well because of 6. Start with the driver side level as indicated on the Tire the size or location of the front tire. and Loading Information label. damage. 7. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve Tire Inspection Tire Rotation stem. Then press the button to We recommend that the tires, activate the TPMS sensor. If the vehicle has non-directional including the spare tire, if the tires, they should be rotated A horn chirp confirms that the vehicle has one, be inspected sensor identification code has every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See been matched to this tire and for signs of wear or damage at Maintenance Schedule 0 336. wheel position. least once a month. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time Use this rotation pattern if the Use this rotation pattern when for New Tires 0 307 and Wheel vehicle has different size tires rotating tires of the same size Replacement 0 311. on the front and rear and they installed on all four wheel Directional tires should not be are non-directional. positions. rotated. Each tire and wheel Different tire sizes should not be If the vehicle has a compact should be used only in the rotated front to rear. spare tire, do not include it in the position it is in. Directional tires tire rotation. will have an arrow on the tire Adjust the front and rear tires to indicating the proper direction of the recommended inflation rotation or will have “left” or pressure on the Tire and “right” molded on the sidewall. Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure 0 300 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 212. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor grease on the flat wheel or less of tread remaining. See Tire System. See Tire Pressure mounting surface or on the Inspection 0 305 and Tire Monitor Operation 0 302. wheel nuts or bolts. Rotation 0 305. Check that all wheel nuts are The rubber in tires ages over time. properly tightened. See Wheel When It Is Time for New This also applies to the spare tire, “ if the vehicle has one, even if it is Nut Torque” under Capacities Tires 0 never used. Multiple factors and Specifications 351. Factors such as maintenance, including temperatures, loading temperatures, driving speeds, conditions, and inflation pressure { Warning vehicle loading, and road conditions maintenance affect how fast aging affect the wear rate of the tires. takes place. GM recommends that Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the tires, including the spare if parts to which it is fastened, can equipped, be replaced after six make wheel nuts become loose years, regardless of tread wear. The after time. The wheel could come tire manufacture date is the last four off and cause an accident. When digits of the DOT Tire Identification changing a wheel, remove any Number (TIN) which is molded into rust or dirt from places where the one side of the tire sidewall. The wheel attaches to the vehicle. In first two digits represent the week an emergency, a cloth or a paper (01–52) and the last two digits, the towel can be used; however, use year. For example, the third week of a scraper or wire brush later to the year 2010 would have a remove all rust or dirt. four-digit DOT date of 0310. Vehicle Storage Lightly coat the center of the Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Tires age when stored normally wheel hub with wheel bearing Treadwear indicators appear when mounted on a parked vehicle. Park grease after a wheel change or the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) a vehicle that will be stored for at tire rotation to prevent corrosion least a month in a cool, dry, clean or rust build-up. Do not get area away from direct sunlight to Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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slow aging. This area should be free vehicle, including brake system necessary to replace only one of grease, gasoline, or other performance, ride and handling, axle set of worn tires, place the substances that can deteriorate traction control, and tire new tires on the rear axle. rubber. pressure monitoring Winter tires with the same speed Parking for an extended period can performance. GM's TPC Spec rating as the original equipment cause flat spots on the tires that number is molded onto the tire's tires may not be available for H, may result in vibrations while sidewall near the tire size. If the driving. When storing a vehicle for V, W, Y and ZR speed rated tires have an all-season tread tires. Never exceed the winter at least a month, remove the tires or design, the TPC Spec number raise the vehicle to reduce the tires’ maximum speed capability weight from the tires. will be followed by MS for mud when using winter tires with a and snow. See Tire Sidewall lower speed rating. Buying New Tires Labeling 0 295. GM has developed and matched GM recommends replacing worn { Warning tires in complete sets of four. specific tires for the vehicle. The Tires could explode during original equipment tires installed Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting were designed to meet General to mount or dismount a tire Motors Tire Performance Criteria performance of the vehicle. Braking and handling could cause injury or death. Specification (TPC Spec) Only your dealer or authorized system rating. When performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not tire service center should replacement tires are needed, mount or dismount the tires. GM strongly recommends replaced at the same time. buying tires with the same TPC If proper rotation and Spec rating. maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at GM's exclusive TPC Spec about the same time. See Tire system considers over a dozen Rotation 0 305. However, if it is critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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load range, speed rating, and traction control, electronic stability { Warning construction (radial) as the control, or All-Wheel Drive, the original tires. performance of these systems can Mixing tires of different sizes, also be affected. brands, or types may cause Vehicles that have a tire loss of control of the vehicle, pressure monitoring system { Warning resulting in a crash or other could give an inaccurate vehicle damage. Use the low-pressure warning if non-TPC If different sized wheels are used, correct size, brand, and type Spec rated tires are installed. there may not be an acceptable of tires on all wheels. See Tire Pressure Monitor level of performance and safety if System 0 301. tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This The Tire and Loading increases the chance of a crash { Warning Information label indicates the and serious injury. Only use GM original equipment tires on the specific wheel and tire systems Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load vehicle may cause the wheel developed for the vehicle, and Limits 0 212. have them properly installed by a rim flanges to develop cracks GM certified technician. after many miles of driving. Different Size Tires and A tire and/or wheel could fail Wheels suddenly and cause a crash. See Buying New Tires 0 308 and If wheels or tires are installed that Accessories and Use only radial-ply tires with 0 the wheels on the vehicle. are a different size than the original Modifications 256. equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, Uniform Tire Quality If the vehicle tires must be ride and handling characteristics, Grading replaced with a tire that does not stability, and resistance to rollover have a TPC Spec number, make may be affected. If the vehicle has The following information relates sure they are the same size, electronic systems such as antilock to the system developed by the brakes, rollover airbags, roll bars, United States National Highway Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found norm due to variations in driving (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire habits, service practices and treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder differences in road temperature performance. This and maximum section width. For characteristics and climate. applies only to vehicles sold in example: Traction the United States. The grades Treadwear 200 Traction AA The traction grades, from are molded on the sidewalls of Temperature A most passenger car tires. The highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, Uniform Tire Quality Grading All Passenger Car Tires Must and C. Those grades represent (UTQG) system does not apply Conform to Federal Safety the tire's ability to stop on wet to deep tread, winter tires, Requirements In Addition To pavement as measured under compact spare tires, tires with These Grades. controlled conditions on nominal rim diameters of Treadwear specified government test 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), surfaces of asphalt and or to some limited-production The treadwear grade is a concrete. A tire marked C may tires. comparative rating based on the have poor traction performance. wear rate of the tire when tested Warning: The traction grade While the tires available on under controlled conditions on a assigned to this tire is based on General Motors passenger cars specified government test straight-ahead braking traction and light trucks may vary with course. For example, a tire tests, and does not include respect to these grades, they graded 150 would wear one and acceleration, cornering, must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on hydroplaning, or peak traction safety requirements and the government course as a tire characteristics. additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends Temperature standards. upon the actual conditions of The temperature grades are A their use, however, and may (the highest), B, and C, depart significantly from the representing the tire's resistance Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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to the generation of heat and its Wheel Alignment and Tire Some aluminum wheels can be ability to dissipate heat when Balance repaired. See your dealer if any of tested under controlled these conditions exist. conditions on a specified indoor The tires and wheels were aligned Your dealer will know the kind of laboratory test wheel. Sustained and balanced at the factory to wheel that is needed. high temperature can cause the provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to Each new wheel should have the material of the tire to degenerate wheel alignment and tire balancing same load-carrying capacity, and reduce tire life, and are not necessary on a regular diameter, width, offset, and be excessive temperature can lead basis. Consider an alignment check mounted the same way as the one it to sudden tire failure. The grade if there is unusual tire wear or the replaces. C corresponds to a level of vehicle is significantly pulling to one Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel performance which all side or the other. Some slight pull to nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor passenger car tires must meet the left or right, depending on the System (TPMS) sensors with new under the Federal Motor Safety crown of the road and/or other road GM original equipment parts. Standard No. 109. Grades B and surface variations such as troughs A represent higher levels of or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is { Warning vibrating when driving on a smooth performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels may need test wheel than the minimum Using the wrong replacement to be rebalanced. See your dealer wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel required by law. Warning: The for proper diagnosis. temperature grade for this tire is nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of established for a tire that is Wheel Replacement the vehicle. Tires can lose air, properly inflated and not Replace any wheel that is bent, and cause loss of control, causing overloaded. Excessive speed, cracked, or badly rusted or a crash. Always use the correct underinflation, or excessive corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel loading, either separately or in loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts for replacement. combination, can cause heat wheel nuts should be replaced. buildup and possible tire failure. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Caution If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning is no need to stop on the side of the problems with bearing life, brake road to change a flat tire. See cooling, speedometer or Do not use tire chains. There is Run-Flat Tires 0 293. odometer calibration, headlamp not enough clearance. Tire chains aim, rear differential, bumper used on a vehicle without the { Warning height, vehicle ground clearance, proper amount of clearance can and tire or tire chain clearance to cause damage to the brakes, Special tools and procedures are the body and chassis. suspension, or other vehicle required to service a run-flat tire. parts. The area damaged by the If these special tools and tire chains could cause loss of 0 procedures are not used, injury or See If a Tire Goes Flat 312 for control and a crash. Use another more information. vehicle damage may occur. type of traction device only if its Always be sure the proper tools Used Replacement Wheels manufacturer recommends it for and procedures, as described in the vehicle's tire size combination the service manual, are used. { Warning and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To It is unusual for a tire to blow out Replacing a wheel with a used avoid vehicle damage, drive while driving, especially if the tires slowly and readjust or remove the one is dangerous. How it has are maintained properly. See Tires traction device if it contacts the been used or how far it has been 0 292. If air goes out of a tire, it is driven may be unknown. It could vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. much more likely to leak out slowly. fail suddenly and cause a crash. If traction devices are used, install But if there is ever a blowout, here When replacing wheels, use a them on the rear tires. are a few tips about what to expect new GM original equipment and what to do: wheel. If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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the accelerator pedal and grip the If this vehicle does not have run-flat steering wheel firmly. Steer to tires and a tire goes flat, avoid Warning (Continued) maintain lane position, and then further tire and wheel damage by gently brake to a stop, well off the driving slowly to a level place, well severely underinflated or flat. road, if possible. off the road, if possible. Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or A rear blowout, particularly on a 1. Turn on the hazard warning replace the flat tire as soon as curve, acts much like a skid and flashers. See Hazard Warning possible. may require the same correction as Flashers 0 157. used in a skid. Stop pressing the 2. Set the parking brake firmly. accelerator pedal and steer to If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit straighten the vehicle. It may be 3. Put an automatic transmission and the tire has been separated very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake in P (Park) or a manual from the wheel, has damaged to a stop, well off the road, transmission in 1 (First) or sidewalls, or has a puncture larger if possible. R (Reverse). than 6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too 4. Turn off the ignition. severely damaged for the tire { Warning sealant and compressor kit to be 5. Inspect the flat tire. effective. If the tire has a puncture Lifting a vehicle and getting under less than 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread it to do maintenance or repairs is { Warning area of the tire, see Tire Sealant 0 dangerous without the and Compressor Kit 314. appropriate safety equipment and Driving on a flat tire will cause training. If a jack is provided with permanent damage to the tire. the vehicle, it is designed only for Re-inflating a tire after it has been changing a flat tire. If it is used for driven on while severely anything else, you or others could underinflated or flat may cause a be badly injured or killed if the blowout and a serious crash. vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack Never attempt to re-inflate a tire is provided with the vehicle, only that has been driven on while use it for changing a flat tire. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tire Sealant and the tread area of the tire. It can also Warning (Continued) be used to inflate an Compressor Kit underinflated tire. recommended pressure. Do not { Warning exceed the recommended If the tire has been separated from pressure. the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, Idling a vehicle in an enclosed or has a large puncture, the tire is area with poor ventilation is too severely damaged for the tire dangerous. Engine exhaust may sealant and compressor kit to be effective. See Roadside Assistance enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust { Warning Program 0 358. contains carbon monoxide (CO) Storing the tire sealant and Read and follow all of the tire which cannot be seen or smelled. compressor kit or other It can cause unconsciousness sealant and compressor kit equipment in the passenger instructions. and even death. Never run the compartment of the vehicle could engine in an enclosed area that cause injury. In a sudden stop or The kit includes: has no fresh air ventilation. For collision, loose equipment could more information, see Engine strike someone. Store the tire 0 Exhaust 224. sealant and compressor kit in its original location.
{ Warning If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a Overinflating a tire could cause spare tire or tire changing the tire to rupture and you or equipment, and on some vehicles others could be injured. Be sure there may not be a place to store to read and follow the tire sealant a tire. and compressor kit instructions The tire sealant and compressor and inflate the tire to its can be used to temporarily seal 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve (Continued) punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. Sealant/Air Hose Check the tire sealant expiration Do not remove any objects that 3. Base of Sealant Canister date on the tire sealant canister. have penetrated the tire. 4. Tire Sealant Canister The tire sealant canister (4) should 1. Remove the tire sealant 5. On/Off Button be replaced before its expiration canister (4) and compressor 6. Slot on Top of Compressor date. Replacement tire sealant from its storage location. See 7. Pressure Deflation Button canisters are available at your local Storing the Tire Sealant and dealer. 8. Pressure Gauge Compressor Kit 0 320. There is only enough sealant to seal 2. Remove the air only hose (10) one tire. After usage, the tire sealant and the power plug (9) from the canister must be replaced. bottom of the compressor. Using the Tire Sealant and 3. Place the compressor on the Compressor Kit to Temporarily ground near the flat tire. Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire 9. Power Plug faster. 10. Air Only Hose If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire Tire Sealant and wheel damage by driving slowly Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 157. the tire sealant canister (4). 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 312 for the sealant canister inlet other important safety warnings. valve (1) by turning it clockwise until tight. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (8) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes 5. Slide the base of the tire 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) the sealant into the tire. Once sealant canister (3) into the slot to the tire valve stem by turning the sealant is completely on the top of the compressor it clockwise until tight. dispersed into the tire, the (6) to hold it upright. pressure will quickly drop and 8. Plug the power plug (9) into the start to rise again as the tire Make sure the tire valve stem accessory power outlet in the inflates with air only. is positioned close to the vehicle. Unplug all items from ground so the hose will other accessory power outlets. 11. Inflate the tire to the reach it. See Power Outlets 0 107. recommended inflation pressure using the pressure 6. Remove the valve stem cap If the vehicle has an accessory gauge (8). The recommended from the flat tire by turning it power outlet, do not use the inflation pressure can be found counterclockwise. cigarette lighter. on the Tire and Loading If the vehicle only has a Information label. See Tire cigarette lighter, use the Pressure 0 300. cigarette lighter. The pressure gauge (8) may Do not pinch the power plug read higher than the actual tire cord in the door or window. pressure while the compressor Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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is on. Turn the compressor off Therefore, Steps 13–21 must 19. Return the air only hose (10) to get an accurate pressure be done immediately after and power plug (9) back to reading. The compressor may Step 12. their original storage location. be turned on/off until the Be careful while handling the correct pressure is reached. tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after Caution usage. If the recommended pressure 13. Unplug the power plug (9) from cannot be reached after the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. approximately 25 minutes, the 20. If the flat tire was able to inflate vehicle should not be driven 14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) to the recommended inflation farther. The tire is too severely counterclockwise to remove it pressure, remove the damaged and the tire sealant and from the tire valve stem. maximum speed label from the compressor kit cannot inflate the 15. Replace the tire valve sealant canister and place it in tire. Remove the power plug from stem cap. a highly visible location. the accessory power outlet and Do not exceed the speed on unscrew the inflating hose from 16. Remove the tire sealant canister (4) from the slot on top this label until the damaged tire the tire valve. See Roadside of the compressor (6). is repaired or replaced. Assistance Program 0 358. 17. Turn the air only hose (10) 21. Return the equipment to its counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the 12. Press the on/off button (5) to from the tire sealant canister vehicle. turn the tire sealant and inlet valve (1). 22. Immediately drive the vehicle compressor kit off. 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the The tire is not sealed and will clockwise onto the sealant sealant in the tire. continue to leak air until the canister inlet valve (1) to 23. Stop at a safe location and vehicle is driven and the prevent sealant leakage. check the tire pressure. Refer sealant is distributed in the tire. to Steps 1–10 under “Using the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tire Sealant and Compressor 27. After temporarily sealing a tire 4. Tire Sealant Canister Kit without Sealant to Inflate a using the tire sealant and 5. On/Off Button Tire (Not Punctured).” compressor kit, take the 6. Slot on Top of Compressor If the tire pressure has fallen vehicle to an authorized dealer 7. Pressure Deflation Button more than 68 kPa (10 psi) within 161 km (100 mi) of 8. Pressure Gauge below the recommended driving to have the tire repaired inflation pressure, stop driving or replaced. the vehicle. The tire is too Using the Tire Sealant and severely damaged and the tire Compressor Kit without sealant cannot seal the tire. Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not See Roadside Assistance Punctured) Program 0 358. The kit includes: If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. 9. Power Plug 24. Wipe off any sealant from the 10. Air Only Hose wheel, tire, or vehicle. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 25. Dispose of the used tire and wheel damage by driving slowly sealant canister (4) at a local to a level place. Turn on the hazard dealer or in accordance with warning flashers. See Hazard local state codes and practices. Warning Flashers 0 157. 26. Replace it with a new canister See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 312 for available from your dealer. 1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve other important safety warnings. 2. Sealant/Air Hose 3. Base of Sealant Canister Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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1. Remove the compressor from If the vehicle only has a reading. The compressor may its storage location. See cigarette lighter, use the be turned on/off until the Storing the Tire Sealant and cigarette lighter. correct pressure is reached. 0 Compressor Kit 320. Do not pinch the power plug 2. Remove the air only hose (10) cord in the door or window. Caution and the power plug (9) from the 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle bottom of the compressor. If the recommended pressure must be running while using cannot be reached after 3. Place the compressor on the the air compressor. approximately 25 minutes, the ground near the flat tire. 8. Press the on/off button (5) to vehicle should not be driven Make sure the tire valve stem turn the tire sealant and farther. The tire is too severely is positioned close to the compressor kit on. damaged and the tire sealant and ground so the hose will The compressor will inflate the compressor kit cannot inflate the reach it. tire with air only. tire. Remove the power plug from 4. Remove the valve stem cap the accessory power outlet and 9. Inflate the tire to the unscrew the inflating hose from from the flat tire by turning it recommended inflation the tire valve. See Roadside counterclockwise. pressure using the pressure Assistance Program 0 358. 5. Attach the air only hose (10) to gauge (8). The recommended the tire valve stem by turning it inflation pressure can be found clockwise until tight. on the Tire and Loading 10. Press the on/off button (5) to Information label. See Tire turn the tire sealant and 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the 0 accessory power outlet in the Pressure 300. compressor kit off. vehicle. Unplug all items from The pressure gauge (8) may Be careful while handling the other accessory power outlets. read higher than the actual tire compressor as it could be See Power Outlets 0 107. pressure while the compressor warm after usage. If the vehicle has an accessory is on. Turn the compressor off 11. Unplug the power plug (9) from power outlet, do not use the to get an accurate pressure the accessory power outlet in cigarette lighter. the vehicle. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
320 Vehicle Care 12. Turn the air only hose (10) Jump Starting counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. Jump Starting - North 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. America 14. Return the air only hose (10) For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery - North and power plug (9) back to 0 their original storage location. America 279. 15. Return the equipment to its If the battery has run down, try to original storage location in the use another vehicle and some vehicle. jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to The tire sealant and compressor kit 3. Remove the tire sealant and do it safely. has accessory adapters located in a compressor kit bag from the storage foam. compartment on the bottom of its { Warning housing that can be used to inflate 4. Remove the tire sealant and air mattresses, balls, etc. compressor kit from the bag. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related Storing the Tire Sealant To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. accessories contain lead and lead and Compressor Kit compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause The tire sealant and compressor kit is in a bag in the trunk. cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteries also 1. Open the trunk. See contain other chemicals known to 0 Trunk 40. the State of California to cause 2. Remove the load floor. cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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The jump start positive post (1) and Warning (Continued) Caution negative post (2) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump See California Proposition Ignoring these steps could result start. 65 Warning 0 256. in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the The jump start positive post (4) and vehicle warranty. Trying to start the negative grounding point (3) for the vehicle by pushing or pulling it the discharged battery are on the { Warning will not work, and it could damage passenger side of the vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can the vehicle. The positive jump start connection be dangerous because: for the discharged battery is under a red cover. Remove the cover to . They contain acid that can expose the terminal. burn you. 1. Check the other vehicle. . They contain gas that can It must have a 12-volt battery explode or ignite. with a negative ground system. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. Caution If you do not follow these steps If the other vehicle does not have exactly, some or all of these a 12-volt system with a negative things can hurt you. ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a 1. Good Battery Positive Post negative ground for jump starting. 2. Good Battery Negative Post 3. Discharged Battery 2. Position the two vehicles so Negative Grounding Point that they are not touching. 4. Discharged Battery Positive Post Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in { Warning { Warning P (Park) with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine manual transmission. See when the engine is not running parts can injure you badly. Keep Shifting Into Park 0 221 with an and can injure you. Keep hands, your hands away from moving automatic transmission, or clothing, and tools away from any parts once the engine is running. Parking 0 223 with a manual underhood electric fan. transmission. 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the Caution { Warning positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can 6. Connect the other end of the plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode. red positive (+) cable to the starting procedure, they could be People have been hurt doing this, positive (+) terminal of the good damaged. The repairs would not and some have been blinded. battery. be covered by the vehicle Use a flashlight if you need more 7. Connect one end of the black warranty. Whenever possible, turn light. off or unplug all accessories on negative (–) cable to the either vehicle when jump starting. Battery fluid contains acid that negative (–) terminal of the can burn you. Do not get it on good battery. you. If you accidentally get it in 8. Connect the other end of the 4. Set the ignition to OFF. Turn off your eyes or on your skin, flush all lights and accessories in black negative (–) cable to the the place with water and get negative (–) grounding point for both vehicles, except the medical help immediately. hazard warning flashers if the discharged battery. needed. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Vehicle Care 323 10. Try to start the vehicle that had Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another the dead battery. If it will not vehicle for recreational purposes, start after a few tries, it such as behind a motor home, see probably needs service. Caution Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 325. Incorrectly towing a disabled Removal and Installation – Tow Caution vehicle may cause damage. The Hook Covers damage would not be covered by If the jumper cables are If the vehicle is equipped with a tow connected or removed in the the vehicle warranty. eye, only use the tow eye to pull the wrong order, electrical shorting Do not lash or hook to vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier may occur and damage the suspension components. Use the from a flat road surface. Do not use vehicle. The repairs would not be proper straps around the tires to the tow eye to pull the vehicle from covered by the vehicle warranty. secure the vehicle. snow, mud or sand. Always connect and remove the The tow eye is in the rear jumper cables in the correct order, Use only a flatbed tow truck for compartment storage area. making sure that the cables do towing a disabled vehicle. Never not touch each other or other use a sling type lift or damage will metal. occur. Use ramps to help reduce approach angles if necessary. Jumper Cable Removal A towed vehicle should have its drive wheels off the ground. Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables. Consult a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must After starting the disabled vehicle be towed. and removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle for several minutes. For HP vehicles, see the HP supplement. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To install the tow hook covers: To remove the tow hook covers: 1. Remove the tow eye. 1. Place a tool in the gap and pry 2. Align the cover using the the cover loose. Use care to middle tab. not scratch the cover or grille. 3. Place the cover on the grille 2. Remove the tow hook cover to and press the upper tabs. expose the socket. 4. Push the area around the slot 3. Install the tow eye into the to engage. socket by turning it clockwise until it stops. To install the tow hook covers: L4 and V6 Models 1. Remove the tow eye. 2. Engage the lower tabs. 1. Upper Tab 2. Upper Tab 3. Press in the upper tabs to 3. Middle Tab engage. 4. Slot To remove the tow hook covers: 1. Place a tool in the slot and pry the cover loose. Use care to not scratch the cover or grille. V8 Models 2. Remove the tow hook cover to 1. Upper Tab expose the socket. 2. Gap 3. Install the tow eye into the 3. Upper Tab socket by turning it clockwise 4. Lower Tab until it stops. 5. Lower Tab Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Recreational Vehicle Appearance Care Caution (Continued) Towing Exterior Care warranty. Approved cleaning Caution products can be obtained from Locks your dealer. Follow all Dolly towing or dinghy towing the Locks are lubricated at the factory. manufacturer directions regarding vehicle may cause damage Use a de-icing agent only when correct product usage, necessary because of reduced ground absolutely necessary, and have the safety precautions, and clearance. Always put the vehicle locks greased after using. See appropriate disposal of any on a flatbed truck or trailer. Recommended Fluids and vehicle care product. Lubricants 0 346. The vehicle was neither designed Washing the Vehicle nor intended to be towed with any of For the High Performance vehicle, Caution its wheels on the ground. If the see the HP supplement. vehicle must be towed, see Towing Avoid using high-pressure the Vehicle 0 323. To preserve the vehicle's finish, washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) wash it often and out of direct to the surface of the vehicle. Use sunlight. of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result Caution in damage or removal of paint and decals. Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle (Continued) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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accessories that may be damaged cleaners that are marked safe for Caution or interfere with the car wash painted surfaces to remove foreign equipment. matter. Do not power wash any component under the hood that Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove has this symbol. e cleaning agents completely. If they residue from the paint finish. See This could cause damage that are allowed to dry on the surface, your dealer for approved cleaning would not be covered by the they could stain. products. vehicle warranty. Dry the finish with a soft, clean Do not apply waxes or polishes to chamois or an all-cotton towel to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, avoid surface scratches and water decals, simulated wood, or flat paint Caution spotting. as damage can occur. Finish Care Vehicles equipped with an Caution accessory ground effects Application of aftermarket clearcoat package have reduced ground sealant/wax materials is not Machine compounding or clearance. Damage can occur in recommended. If painted surfaces aggressive polishing on a automatic car washes, when are damaged, see your dealer to basecoat/clearcoat paint finish have the damage assessed and approaching curbs, or on steep may damage it. Use only repaired. Foreign materials such as inclines. Do not use automatic car non-abrasive waxes and polishes calcium chloride and other salts, ice that are made for a basecoat/ washes. Approach curbs and melting agents, road oil and tar, tree inclines with caution. clearcoat paint finish on the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from vehicle. industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, damage the vehicle's finish if they comply with the car wash remain on painted surfaces. Wash To keep the paint finish looking new, instructions. The windshield wiper the vehicle as soon as possible. keep the vehicle garaged or and rear window wiper, if equipped, If necessary, use non-abrasive covered whenever possible. must be off. Remove any Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal . Do not use cleaners that are not Hood Extractor Moldings intended for automotive use. . Use a nonabrasive wax on the Caution vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish. Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result Convertible Top Care in a hazy white finish or pitting. Frequently hand wash convertible This damage would not be tops with mild car wash soap. Never covered by the vehicle warranty. use a stiff brush, steam, bleach, or aggressive cleaners. The bright metal moldings on the If necessary, a soft brush can be vehicle are aluminum, chrome or used to remove dirt. When finished stainless steel. To prevent damage cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric. Hood Air Extractor always follow these cleaning Avoid automatic car washes with For the High Performance vehicle, instructions: overhead brushes or very high pressure sprays as they can cause see the HP supplement. . Be sure the molding is cool to damage and leaking. It is not recommended that the air the touch before applying any extractor on the SS Performance cleaning solution. Only lower the top when it is completely dry and avoid leaving Package be waxed, as it will change . Use only approved cleaning the top lowered for extended the gloss level of the surface. In solutions for aluminum, chrome, periods of time to prevent excessive addition, care must be used when or stainless steel. Some interior weathering. waxing around the air extractor. If a cleaners are highly acidic or small amount of wax is applied to contain alkaline substances and Avoid leaving large amounts of the extractor it can create an can damage the moldings. snow on the top for extended irregular appearance in the surface periods of time as damage may also of the panel. If wax, debris, or other . Always dilute a concentrated occur. cleaner according to the materials create stains on the air extractor, see your dealer for the manufacturer’s instructions. recommended cleaner. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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The air extractor may have vent Do not use any of the following on screens in the openings. Keep lamp covers: Caution leaves or other debris out of the . Abrasive or caustic agents. vent screens. Using wax on low gloss black . Washer fluids and other cleaning finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a Caution agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the non-uniform finish. Clean low Pushing on the vent screens manufacturer. gloss stripes with soap and could damage them. Do not push . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, water only. on the screens when clearing. or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Air Intakes There is a water deflector on the . Aftermarket appearance caps or Clear debris from the air intakes, underside of the air extractor. Do covers while the lamps are between the hood and windshield, not remove it. illuminated, due to excessive when washing the vehicle. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ heat generated. Windshield and Wiper Blades Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and Caution Clean the outside of the windshield Stripes with glass cleaner. Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Failure to clean lamps properly Clean rubber blades using lint-free soft cloth, and a car washing soap can cause damage to the lamp cloth or paper towel soaked with to clean exterior lamps, lenses, cover that would not be covered windshield washer fluid or a mild emblems, decals, and stripes. by the vehicle warranty. detergent. Wash the windshield Follow instructions under "Washing thoroughly when cleaning the the Vehicle" previously in this blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and section. a buildup of vehicle wash/wax Lamp covers are made of plastic, treatments may cause wiper and some have a UV protective streaking. coating. Do not clean or wipe them when dry. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be Caution (Continued) Caution caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, or tires. When applying a tire To avoid surface damage, do not snow, and ice. dressing, always wipe off any use strong soaps, chemicals, overspray from all painted abrasive polishes, cleaners, Weatherstrips surfaces on the vehicle. brushes, or cleaners that contain Apply Dielectric silicone grease on acid on aluminum or weatherstrips to make them last Wheels and Trim Aluminum chrome-plated wheels. Use only — approved cleaners. Also, never longer, seal better, and not stick or or Chrome squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at drive a vehicle with aluminum or least once a year. Hot, dry climates Use a soft, clean cloth with mild chrome-plated wheels through an may require more frequent soap and water to clean the wheels. automatic car wash that uses application. Black marks from After rinsing thoroughly with clean silicone carbide tire cleaning rubber material on painted surfaces water and dry with a soft, clean brushes. Damage could occur can be removed by rubbing with a towel. A wax may then be applied. and the repairs would not be clean cloth. See Recommended covered by the vehicle warranty. Fluids and Lubricants 0 346. Caution
Tires Chrome wheels and other chrome Brake System Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to trim may be damaged if the Visually inspect brake lines and clean the tires. vehicle is not washed after driving hoses for proper hook-up, binding, on roads that have been sprayed leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect Caution with magnesium, calcium, disc brake pads for wear and rotors or sodium chloride. These for surface condition. Inspect drum Using petroleum-based tire chlorides are used on roads for brake linings/shoes for wear or dressing products on the vehicle conditions such as ice and dust. cracks. Inspect all other brake parts. may damage the paint finish and/ Always wash the chrome with (Continued) soap and water after exposure. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly corrosion. Larger areas of finish Chassis Components clean any areas where mud and damage can be corrected in your other debris can collect. dealer's body and paint shop. Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis Do not directly power wash the Chemical Paint Spotting components for damaged, loose, transfer case and/or front/rear axle Airborne pollutants can fall upon or missing parts or signs of wear at output seals. High pressure water and attack painted vehicle surfaces least once a year. can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated causing blotchy, ring-shaped Inspect power steering for proper fluid will decrease the life of the discolorations, and small, irregular attachment, connections, binding, transfer case and/or axles and dark spots etched into the paint leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. should be replaced. surface. See “Finish Care” Visually check constant velocity joint previously in this section. boots and axle seals for leaks. Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and Interior Care Body Component Lubrication requires sheet metal repair or To prevent dirt particle abrasions, Lubricate all key lock cylinders, replacement, make sure the body regularly clean the vehicle's interior. hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and repair shop applies anti-corrosion Immediately remove any soils. steel fuel door hinge unless the material to parts repaired or Newspapers or dark garments can components are plastic. Applying replaced to restore corrosion transfer color to the vehicle’s silicone grease on weatherstrips protection. interior. with a clean cloth will make them Original manufacturer replacement Use a soft bristle brush to remove last longer, seal better, and not stick parts will provide the corrosion or squeak. dust from knobs and crevices on the protection while maintaining the instrument cluster. Using a mild Underbody Maintenance vehicle warranty. soap solution, immediately remove hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect At least twice a year, spring and fall, Finish Damage repellent from all interior surfaces or use plain water to flush any Quickly repair minor chips and permanent damage may result. corrosive materials from the scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Use cleaners specifically designed A concentrated soap solution will Speaker Covers for the surfaces being cleaned to create streaks and attract dirt. Vacuum around a speaker cover prevent permanent damage. Apply Do not use solutions that contain gently, so that the speaker will not all cleaners directly to the cleaning strong or caustic soap. be damaged. Clean spots with water cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any . Do not heavily saturate the and mild soap. switches or controls. Remove upholstery when cleaning. cleaners quickly. Coated Moldings . Do not use solvents or cleaners Before using cleaners, read and containing solvents. Coated moldings should be cleaned. follow all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior, Interior Glass . When lightly soiled, wipe with a open the doors and windows to get sponge or soft, lint-free cloth To clean, use a terry cloth fabric proper ventilation. dampened with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets . When heavily soiled, use warm To prevent damage, do not clean left behind with a clean dry cloth. soapy water. the interior using the following If necessary, use a commercial cleaners or techniques: glass cleaner after cleaning with Fabric/Carpet/Suede plain water. . Never use a razor or any other Start by vacuuming the surface sharp object to remove soil from using a soft brush attachment. If a any interior surface. Caution rotating vacuum brush attachment is being used, only use it on the floor . Never use a brush with stiff To prevent scratching, never use carpet. Before cleaning, gently bristles. abrasive cleaners on automotive remove as much of the soil as . Never rub any surface glass. Abrasive cleaners or possible: aggressively or with too much aggressive cleaning may damage pressure. the rear window defogger. . Gently blot liquids with a paper towel. Continue blotting until no . Do not use laundry detergents or more soil can be removed. dishwashing soaps with Cleaning the windshield with water degreasers. For liquid cleaners, during the first three to six months . For solid soils, remove as much use approximately 20 drops per of ownership will reduce tendency as possible prior to vacuuming. 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. to fog. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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To clean: using a commercial upholstery Caution 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free cleaner or spot lifter. If ring colorfast cloth with water. formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. Do not attach a device with a Microfiber cloth is suction cup to the display. This recommended to prevent lint After cleaning, use a paper towel to may cause damage and would transfer to the fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture. not be covered by the vehicle 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces warranty. gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays Instrument Panel, Leather, 3. Start on the outside edge of the Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, soil and gently rub toward the surfaces or vehicle displays. First, Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and center. Fold the cleaning cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove Natural Open Pore Wood to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface. Surfaces prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a Use a soft microfiber cloth fabric. microfiber cloth. Never use window dampened with water to remove 4. Continue gently rubbing the cleaners or solvents. Periodically dust and loose dirt. For a more soiled area until there is no hand wash the microfiber cloth thorough cleaning, use a soft longer any color transfer from separately, using mild soap. Do not microfiber cloth dampened with a the soil to the cleaning cloth. use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse mild soap solution. 5. If the soil is not completely thoroughly and air dry before next use. removed, use a mild soap Caution solution followed only by plain water. Soaking or saturating leather, If the soil is not completely especially perforated leather, as removed, it may be necessary to well as other interior surfaces, use a commercial upholstery may cause permanent damage. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Wipe excess moisture from these the vehicle, blot immediately and rinse safety belt webbing only surfaces after cleaning and allow clean with a soft cloth dampened with mild soap and lukewarm them to dry naturally. Never use with a mild soap solution. water. Allow the webbing to dry. heat, steam, or spot removers. Do Damage caused by air fresheners not use cleaners that contain would not be covered by the silicone or wax-based products. vehicle warranty. Floor Mats Cleaners containing these { Warning solvents can permanently change Cargo Cover and the appearance and feel of Convenience Net leather or soft trim, and are not If a floor mat is the wrong size or recommended. Wash with warm water and mild is not properly installed, it can detergent. Do not use chlorine interfere with the pedals. bleach. Rinse with cold water, and Interference with the pedals can Do not use cleaners that increase then dry completely. cause unintended acceleration gloss, especially on the instrument and/or increased stopping panel. Reflected glare can decrease Care of Safety Belts distance which can cause a crash visibility through the windshield Keep belts clean and dry. and injury. Make sure the floor under certain conditions. mat does not interfere with the { Warning pedals. Caution Do not bleach or dye safety belt Use of air fresheners may cause Use the following guidelines for webbing. It may severely weaken permanent damage to plastics proper floor mat usage. the webbing. In a crash, they and painted surfaces. If an air might not be able to provide . The original equipment floor freshener comes in contact with adequate protection. Clean and mats were designed for your any plastic or painted surface in vehicle. If the floor mats need (Continued) (Continued) replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. The driver side floor mat is held in . Do not place anything on top of place by two hook-type retainers. the driver side floor mat. Removing and Replacing the . Use only a single floor mat on Driver Side Floor Mat the driver side. 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat . Do not place one floor mat on to remove it from the hooks. top of another. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and hook into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Service and Maintenance 335 General Information changes and tire rotations and Service and additional maintenance items like Maintenance Your vehicle is an important tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper investment. This section describes blades. the required maintenance for the General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help Caution General Information ...... 335 protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or Damage caused by improper Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may maintenance can lead to costly Maintenance Schedule ...... 336 also help to maintain the value of repairs and may not be covered the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services by the vehicle warranty. responsibility of the owner to have Maintenance intervals, checks, Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 342 inspections, recommended fluids, Your dealer has trained technicians and lubricants are important to Additional Maintenance who can perform required keep the vehicle in good working and Care maintenance using genuine condition. Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have and Care ...... 343 up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many The Tire Rotation and Required Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and Services are the responsibility of the Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy vehicle owner. It is recommended to Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online have your dealer perform these Lubricants ...... 346 scheduling to assist with service services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Maintenance Replacement needs. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Parts ...... 348 keep the vehicle in good working Your dealer recognizes the condition, improves fuel economy, Maintenance Records importance of providing and reduces vehicle emissions. Maintenance Records ...... 349 competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained Because of the way people use technicians, the dealer is the place vehicles, maintenance needs vary. for routine maintenance such as oil There may need to be more Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
336 Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Refer to the information in the Maintenance Additional Required Services - Maintenance Schedule Additional Normal are for vehicles that: Required Services - Severe chart. Schedule . Carry passengers and cargo Owner Checks and Services within recommended limits on { Warning the Tire and Loading Information At Each Fuel Stop Performing maintenance work can label. See Vehicle Load . Check the engine oil level. See 0 be dangerous and can cause Limits 212. Engine Oil 0 264. serious injury. Perform . Are driven on reasonable road maintenance work only if the Once a Month surfaces within legal driving required information, proper tools, limits. . Check the tire inflation and equipment are available. pressures. See Tire . Use the recommended fuel. See If they are not, see your dealer to Pressure 0 300. Fuel 0 250. have a trained technician do the work. See Doing Your Own . Inspect the tires for wear. See Refer to the information in the Tire Inspection 0 305. Maintenance Schedule Additional Service Work 0 257. Required Services - Normal chart. . Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer The Additional Required Services - Fluid 0 276. Severe are for vehicles that are: . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Engine Oil Change in hot weather. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL . Mainly driven in hilly or SOON message displays, have the mountainous terrain. engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven . Used for high speed or under the best conditions, the competitive driving. engine oil life system may not . Used for taxi, police, or delivery indicate the need for vehicle service service. for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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a year and the oil life system must . Check engine coolant level. See . Visually inspect steering, be reset. Your trained dealer Engine Coolant 0 271. suspension, and chassis technician can perform this work. . Check windshield washer fluid components for damaged, loose, If the engine oil life system is reset level. See Washer Fluid 0 276. or missing parts or signs of accidentally, service the vehicle wear. See Exterior Care 0 325. . Visually inspect windshield wiper within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the . Check restraint system last service. Reset the oil life blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See Exterior components. See Safety System system when the oil is changed. Check 0 67. See Engine Oil Life System 0 266. Care 0 325. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See . Visually inspect fuel system for Tire Rotation and Required Wiper Blade damage or leaks. Services Every 12 000 km/ 0 Replacement 281. . Visually inspect exhaust system 7,500 mi . Check tire inflation pressures. and nearby heat shields for Rotate the tires, if recommended for See Tire Pressure 0 300. loose or damaged parts. the vehicle, and perform the . Inspect tire wear. See Tire . Lubricate body components. See following services. See Tire Inspection 0 305. Exterior Care 0 325. Rotation 0 305. . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Check starter switch. See Starter . Check engine oil level and oil Switch Check 0 280. life percentage. If needed, . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. change engine oil and filter, and See Engine Air Cleaner/ . Check automatic transmission reset oil life system. See Engine Filter 0 268. shift lock control function. See 0 Oil 264 and Engine Oil Life . Inspect brake system. See Automatic Transmission Shift System 0 266. Exterior Care 0 325. Lock Control Function Check 0 280. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check 0 281. . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. . Check tire sealant expiration date, if equipped. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 314. . Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped. See Sunroof 0 49. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Except 2.0L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ spark plug wires. 2.0L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ @ spark plug wires. Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace rear axle fluid, if equipped with @ @ @ limited-slip differential. Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; (1) Or every two years, whichever replace, if needed. comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake/clutch fluid every passenger compartment air filter five years. See Brake Fluid 0 278. replacement may be needed if driving in areas with heavy traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels, or environmental allergens. Passenger compartment air filter replacement may also be needed if there is reduced airflow, window fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can help determine when to replace the filter. (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper attachment, connection, routing, and condition. (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 0 270. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @ Except 2.0L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ spark plug wires. 2.0L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ @ spark plug wires. Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @ Replace rear axle fluid. @ @ @ Replace brake/clutch fluid. (6) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Severe excessive cracking, or damage; Services replace, if needed. (1) Or every two years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use comes first. More frequent (6) Replace brake/clutch fluid every Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis passenger compartment air filter five years. See Brake Fluid 0 278. components every oil change. replacement may be needed if . Have underbody flushing service driving in areas with heavy traffic, performed. See "Underbody poor air quality, high dust levels, Maintenance" in Exterior or environmental allergens. Care 0 325. Passenger compartment air filter replacement may also be needed if there is reduced airflow, window fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can help determine when to replace the filter. (2) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper attachment, connection, routing, and condition. (3) Or every four years, whichever comes first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed. (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 0 270. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Service and Maintenance 343 Additional . To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and recommend quality parts Your vehicle is an important . Trained dealer technicians have engineered for the vehicle. investment and caring for it properly the diagnostic equipment to test may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the Fluids repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are Proper fluid levels and approved performance, additional corrosion-free. fluids protect the vehicle s systems maintenance services may be ’ Belts and components. See required. . Belts may need replacing if they Recommended Fluids and It is recommended that your dealer 0 squeak or show signs of Lubricants 346 for GM approved perform these services their — cracking or splitting. fluids. trained dealer technicians know . Engine oil and windshield your vehicle best. Your dealer can . Trained dealer technicians have washer fluid levels should be also perform a thorough access to tools and equipment checked at every fuel fill. assessment with a multi-point to inspect the belts and inspection to recommend when your recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may vehicle may need attention. replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be The following list is intended to Brakes filled. explain the services and conditions Brakes stop the vehicle and are to look for that may indicate crucial to safe driving. Hoses services are required. . Signs of brake wear may include Hoses transport fluids and should Battery chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. The 12-volt battery supplies power noises, or difficulty stopping. With a multi-point inspection, your to start the engine and operate any dealer can inspect the hoses and additional electrical accessories. advise if replacement is needed. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Lamps of leaking, blown seals, information on how to clean and or damage, and can advise protect the vehicle’s interior and Properly working headlamps, 0 taillamps, and brake lamps are when service is needed. exterior, see Interior Care 330 and Exterior Care 0 325. important to see and be seen on Tires the road. Tires need to be properly inflated, Wheel Alignment . Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining Wheel alignment is critical for attention include dimming, failure the tires can save money and fuel, ensuring that the tires deliver to light, cracking, or damage. and can reduce the risk of tire optimal wear and performance. The brake lamps need to be failure. checked periodically to ensure . Signs that the alignment may that they light when braking. . Signs that the tires need to be need to be adjusted include replaced include three or more pulling, improper vehicle . With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord handling, or unusual tire wear. your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the and note any concerns. . Your dealer has the required rubber; cracks or cuts in the equipment to ensure proper Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or wheel alignment. split in the tire. Shocks and struts help aid in control Windshield for a smoother ride. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right For safety, appearance, and the . Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also best viewing, keep the windshield steering wheel vibration, bounce/ provide tire/wheel balancing clean and clear. sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth stopping distance, or uneven . Signs of damage include vehicle operation at all speeds. scratches, cracks, and chips. tire wear. Your dealer sells and services Trained dealer technicians can . As part of the multi-point name brand tires. . inspect the windshield and inspection, trained dealer Vehicle Care technicians can visually inspect recommend proper replacement the shocks and struts for signs To help keep the vehicle looking like if needed. new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer. For Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. . Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
346 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants If the vehicle is an HP model, see “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the HP supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON®-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536, in Canada 19300537). Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 271. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 264. Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Manual Transmission (L4 and DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. V6 Engines) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Rear Axle (L4 and V6 Engines with Dexron non-LSD Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090). Automatic Transmission) Rear Axle (L4 and V6 Engines with Dexron LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Manual Transmission) Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Dexron LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. For HP vehicles, see the HP supplement. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2.0L L4 and 3.6L V6 Engines 20857930 A3178C 6.2L V8 Engine 23323508 A3223C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 Engine 19330000 PF63E 6.2L V8 Engine 12640445 PF64 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12647827 41-125 3.6L V6 Engine 12646780 41-130 6.2L V8 Engine 12622441 41-114 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 55.8 cm (22 in) 23360288 — Passenger Side – 50.8 cm (20 in) 23360287 — Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Service and Maintenance 349 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
350 Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification This label, in the trunk, has the Number (VIN) following information: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 350 . Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (VIN). Label ...... 350 . Model designation. Vehicle Data . Paint information. Capacities and Specifications ...... 351 . Production options and special Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 353 equipment. This legal identifier is in the front Do not remove this label from the corner of the instrument panel, on vehicle. the left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “Engine Specifications” under Capacities and Specifications 0 351 for the vehicle's engine code. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Technical Data 351 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications For HP vehicles, see the HP supplement. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) without Auxiliary Cooler 8.8 L 9.3 qt 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) with Auxiliary Cooler 10.26 L 10.84 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) without Auxiliary Cooler 10.16 L 10.74 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 13.72 L 14.5 qt 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) without Auxiliary Cooler 11.21 L 11.84 qt 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) with Auxiliary Cooler 13.21 L 13.96 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) without Engine Oil Cooler 4.7 L 5.0 qt 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) with Engine Oil Cooler 5.2 L 5.5 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) without Auxiliary Cooler 5.2 L 5.5 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 5.7 L 6.0 qt Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Capacities Application Metric English 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 9.5 L 10.0 qt Fuel Tank 72.0 L 19.0 gal Rear Axle Fluid 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L 0.53 qt 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Manual Transmission 1.1 L 1.2 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L 0.53 qt 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Manual Transmission 1.1 L 1.2 qt 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 1.1 L 1.2 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid 0 267 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) X Automatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030– Manual 0.035 in) 3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) S Automatic 0.80–0.90 mm (0.031– Manual 0.035 in) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Engine Specifications (cont'd) Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 7 Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037– Manual 0.043 in)
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3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) For HP vehicles, see the HP supplement. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
354 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Information Customer the Canadian Information Government ...... 365 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Satisfaction General Motors ...... 365 Procedure Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Privacy important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 354 Vehicle Data Recording and Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Assistance Privacy ...... 366 with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 356 Event Data Recorders ...... 366 operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text ® OnStar ...... 367 resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 357 Infotainment System ...... 367 service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 357 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 358 can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 358 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 360 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 360 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 361 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications Ordering If the matter has already been Information ...... 363 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Statement ...... 364 of your dealership or the general manager. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to STEP TWO : If after contacting a the United States member of dealership management, Government ...... 365 it appears your concern cannot be Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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resolved by your dealership without STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : You may contact the BBB Auto Line further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Center at 1-800-222-1020. In sure you are completely satisfied the following address: Canada, call General Motors of with your new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program Canada Customer Care Centre at if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, 1-800-263-3777 (English), after following the procedure Inc. or 1-800-263-7854 (French). outlined in Steps One and Two, you 3033 Wilson Boulevard can file with the Better Business We encourage you to call the ® Suite 600 toll-free number in order to give your Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22201 to enforce your rights. inquiry prompt attention. Have the Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 following information available to The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/ give the Customer Assistance out-of-court program administered programs-services/ representative: by the Council of Better Business dispute-handling-and-resolution/ . Vehicle Identification Bureaus to settle automotive bbb-auto-line Number (VIN). This is available disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle This program is available in all from the vehicle registration or 50 states and the District of title, or the plate at the top left of Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal Columbia. Eligibility is limited by the instrument panel and visible vehicle age, mileage, and other through the windshield. dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action, use of the factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. 40 days. If you do not agree with the participation in this program. decision given in your case, you STEP THREE — Canadian When contacting Chevrolet, may reject it and proceed with any remember that your concern will Owners : In the event that you do other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been likely be resolved at a dealer's to you. facility. That is why we suggest addressed after following the following Step One first. procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Company wants you to be aware of For further information concerning Customer Assistance its participation in a no-charge eligibility in the Canadian Motor Mediation/Arbitration Program. Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices General Motors of Canada call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to Company has committed to binding the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for arbitration of owner disputes Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer involving factory-related vehicle 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, service claims. The program or write to: the letter should be addressed to: provides for the review of the facts The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico involved by an impartial third party c/o Customer Care Centre arbiter, and may include an informal General Motors of Canada Chevrolet Motor Division hearing before the arbiter. The Company Chevrolet Customer Assistance program is designed so that the Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Center entire dispute settlement process, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive P.O. Box 33170 from the time you file your complaint Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 to the final decision, should be www.Chevrolet.com completed in about 70 days. We Your inquiry should be accompanied believe our impartial program offers by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-222-1020 advantages over courts in most Number (VIN). 1-800-833-2438 (For Text jurisdictions because it is informal, Telephone Devices (TTYs)) quick, and free of charge. Roadside Assistance: 1-800-243-8872 From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Canada the U.S. can communicate with r : Track your vehicle’s warranty Chevrolet by dialing: General Motors of Canada information. 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Company Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. J : View active recalls by Vehicle Customer Care Centre, Identification Number (VIN). See Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Online Owner Center Vehicle Identification Number 1908 Colonel Sam Drive (VIN) 0 350. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Experience H www.gm.ca : View GM Card, SiriusXM (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Satellite radio (if equipped), and 1-800-263-3777 (English) The Chevrolet online owner OnStar account information (if 1-800-263-7854 (French) experience allows interaction with equipped). 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Chevrolet and keeps important F Telephone devices (TTYs)) : Chat with online help vehicle-specific information in one Roadside Assistance: representatives. place. 1-800-268-6800 See my.chevrolet.com to register Membership Benefits your vehicle. Overseas E : Download owner manuals and Chevrolet Owner Centre Please contact the local General view vehicle-specific how-to videos. Motors Business Unit. (Canada) chevroletowner.ca G : View maintenance schedules, Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: Customer Assistance for alerts, and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Information. Schedule . Chat live with online help Text Telephone (TTY) service appointments. representatives. Users I : View and print dealer-recorded . Locate owner resources such as To assist customers who are deaf, service records and self-recorded lease-end, financing, and hard of hearing, or speech-impaired service records. warranty information. and who use Text Telephones D : Select a preferred dealer and (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY view locations, maps, phone equipment available at its Customer numbers, and hours. Assistance Center. Any TTY user in Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Retrieve your favorite articles, For more information on the limited . Telephone number of your quizzes, tips, and multimedia offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or location. galleries organized into the call the GM Mobility Assistance . Location of the vehicle. Featured Articles and Auto Care Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Sections. Telephone (TTY) users, call . Model, year, color, and license plate number of the vehicle. . Download owner manuals. 1-800-833-9935. . Odometer reading, Vehicle . Find the General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca Identification Number (VIN), and Chevrolet-recommended delivery date of the vehicle. maintenance services. or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call . Description of the problem. 1-800-263-3830. GM Mobility Coverage Reimbursement Program Roadside Assistance Services are provided for the Program duration of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty. For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone In the U.S., anyone driving the (TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without For Canadian-purchased vehicles, permission from the owner is not call 1-800-268-6800. covered. This program is available to Service is available 24 hours a day, Roadside Assistance is not a part of qualified applicants for cost 365 days a year. reimbursement of eligible the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. aftermarket adaptive equipment Calling for Assistance General Motors North America and required for the vehicle, such as Chevrolet reserve the right to make When calling Roadside Assistance, any changes or discontinue the hand controls or a wheelchair/ have the following information scooter lift for the vehicle. Roadside Assistance program at ready: any time without notification. . Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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General Motors North America and . Flat Tire Change: Service to . Mounting, dismounting, Chevrolet reserve the right to limit change a flat tire with the spare or changing of snow tires, services or payment to an owner or tire. The spare tire, if equipped, chains, or other traction devices. driver if they decide the claims are must be in good condition and Service is not provided if a vehicle made too often, or the same type of properly inflated. It is the owner's is in an area that is not accessible claim is made many times. responsibility for the repair or to the service vehicle or is not a replacement of the tire if it is not Services Provided regularly traveled or maintained covered by the warranty. public road, which includes ice and . Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Battery Jump Start: Service to winter roads. Off-road use is not Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery. covered. vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Assistance: If your trip is Canadian-Purchased Vehicles . Lock-Out Service: Service to interrupted due to a warranty unlock the vehicle if you are event, incidental expenses may . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement locked out. A remote unlock may be reimbursed within the is up to 7 liters. If available, be available if you have OnStar. Powertrain warranty period. diesel fuel delivery may be For security reasons, the driver Items considered are reasonable restricted. Propane and other must present identification and customary hotel, meals, fuels are not provided through before this service is given. rental car, or a vehicle being this service. . Emergency Tow from a Public delivered back to the customer, . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle Road or Highway: Tow to the up to 805 km (500 mi). registration is required. nearest Chevrolet dealer for . Trip Interruption Benefits and warranty service, or if the vehicle Services Not Included in Assistance: Must be over was in a crash and cannot be Roadside Assistance 150 km from where your trip was driven. Assistance is not given . Impound towing caused by started to qualify. when the vehicle is stuck in the violation of any laws. Pre-authorization, original sand, mud, or snow. . Legal fines. detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders are required. Once authorization has been Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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received, the Roadside If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation Assistance advisor will help to into the service department options are available to assist in make arrangements and explain immediately, keep driving it until it reducing inconvenience when how to receive payment. can be scheduled for service, warranty repairs are required. . Alternative Service: If unless, of course, the problem is Courtesy Transportation is not a assistance cannot be provided safety related. If it is, please call part of the New Vehicle Limited right away, the Roadside your dealership, let them know this, Warranty. A separate booklet and ask for instructions. Assistance advisor may give entitled “Limited Warranty and permission to get local If your dealer requests you to bring Owner Assistance Information” emergency road service. You will the vehicle for service, you are furnished with each new vehicle receive payment, up to $100, urged to do so as early in the work provides detailed warranty coverage after sending the original receipt day as possible to allow for information. to Roadside Assistance. same-day repair. Mechanical failures may be Transportation Options covered, however any cost for Courtesy Transportation Warranty service can generally be parts and labor for repairs not Program completed while you wait. However, covered by the warranty are the if you are unable to do so, your owner responsibility. To enhance your ownership dealer may offer the following experience, we and our participating transportation options: Scheduling Service dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service Appointments Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the This includes one-way or round-trip When the vehicle requires warranty Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty shuttle service within reasonable service, contact your dealer and Coverage period in Canada), time and distance parameters of request an appointment. By extended powertrain, and/or your dealer's area. scheduling a service appointment hybrid-specific warranties in both and advising the service consultant the U.S. and Canada. of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Public Transportation or Fuel insurance coverage, credit card, etc. equipment and quality replacement Reimbursement Additional fees such as fuel usage parts. Poorly performed collision If overnight warranty repairs are charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, repairs diminish the vehicle resale needed, and public transportation is excessive mileage, or rental usage value, and safety performance can used, the expense must be beyond the completion of the repair be compromised in subsequent supported by original receipts and are also your responsibility. collisions. within the maximum amount allowed It may not be possible to provide a Collision Parts by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. like vehicle as a courtesy rental. customers arrange their own Genuine GM Collision parts are new transportation, limited Additional Program parts made with the same materials reimbursement for reasonable fuel Information and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was expenses may be available. Claim All program options, such as shuttle originally built. Genuine GM amounts should reflect actual costs service, may not be available at Collision parts are the best choice to and be supported by original every dealer. Contact your dealer ensure that the vehicle's designed receipts. See your dealer for for specific availability. information. appearance, durability, and safety General Motors reserves the right to are preserved. The use of Genuine Courtesy Rental Vehicle unilaterally modify, change, GM parts can help maintain the GM For an overnight warranty repair, the or discontinue Courtesy New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Transportation at any time and to dealer may provide an available Recycled original equipment parts resolve all questions of claim courtesy rental vehicle or provide for may also be used for repair. These eligibility pursuant to the terms and reimbursement of a rental vehicle. parts are typically removed from conditions described herein at its Reimbursement is limited and must vehicles that were total losses in sole discretion. be supported by original receipts as prior crashes. In most cases, the well as a signed and completed parts being recycled are from rental agreement and meet state/ Collision Damage Repair undamaged sections of the vehicle. provincial, local, and rental vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a A recycled original equipment GM provider requirements. collision and it is damaged, have the part may be an acceptable choice to Requirements vary and may include damage repaired by a qualified maintain the vehicle's originally minimum age requirements, technician using the proper designed appearance and safety Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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performance; however, the history of center that has GM-trained Manufacturer (OEM) parts or these parts is not known. Such parts technicians and comparable Genuine Manufacturer replacement are not covered by the GM New equipment. parts. Read the lease carefully, as Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any you may be charged at the end of related failures are not covered by Insuring the Vehicle the lease for poor quality repairs. that warranty. Protect your investment in the GM If a Crash Occurs Aftermarket collision parts are also vehicle with comprehensive and available. These are made by collision insurance coverage. There If there has been an injury, call companies other than GM and may are significant differences in the emergency services for help. Do not not have been tested for the vehicle. quality of coverage afforded by leave the scene of a crash until all As a result, these parts may fit various insurance policy terms. matters have been taken care of. poorly, exhibit premature durability/ Many insurance policies provide Move the vehicle only if its position corrosion problems, and may not reduced protection to the GM puts you in danger, or you are perform properly in subsequent vehicle by limiting compensation for instructed to move it by a police collisions. Aftermarket parts are not damage repairs through the use of officer. covered by the GM New Vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Give only the necessary information Limited Warranty, and any vehicle insurance companies will not to police and other parties involved failure related to such parts is not specify aftermarket collision parts. in the crash. covered by that warranty. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the For emergency towing see Repair Facility vehicle will be repaired with GM Roadside Assistance Program 0 358. GM also recommends that you original equipment collision parts. choose a collision repair facility that If such insurance coverage is not Gather the following information: meets your needs before you ever available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching . Driver name, address, and need collision repairs. Your dealer telephone number. may have a collision repair center to another insurance carrier. with GM-trained technicians and If the vehicle is leased, the leasing . Driver license number. state-of-the-art equipment, or be company may require you to have . Owner name, address, and able to recommend a collision repair insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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. Vehicle license plate number. new Genuine GM parts or recycled Service Publications . Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Ordering Information model year. recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Service Manuals . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals have the diagnosis but you must live with the repair. and repair information on the . Insurance company and policy Depending on your policy limits, engines, transmission, axle, number. your insurance company may suspension, brakes, electrical, . General description of the initially value the repair using steering, body, etc. damage to the other vehicle. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the repair professional, and insist on Service Bulletins Choose a reputable repair facility Genuine GM parts. Remember, that uses quality replacement parts. Service Bulletins give additional if the vehicle is leased, you may be technical service information See “Collision Parts” earlier in this obligated to have the vehicle section. needed to knowledgeably service repaired with Genuine GM parts, General Motors cars and trucks. If the airbag has inflated, see What even if your insurance coverage Each bulletin contains instructions Will You See after an Airbag does not pay the full cost. to assist in the diagnosis and 0 Inflates? 73. If another party's insurance service of the vehicle. company is paying for the repairs, Managing the Vehicle Damage Owner Information Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that Owner publications are written In the event that the vehicle requires insurance company's collision policy specifically for owners and intended damage repairs, GM recommends repair limits, as you have no to provide basic operational that you take an active role in its contractual limits with that company. information about the vehicle. The repair. If you have a pre-determined In such cases, you can have control Owner Manual includes the repair facility of choice, take the of the repair and parts choices as Maintenance Schedule for all vehicle there, or have it towed there. long as the cost stays within models. Specify to the facility that any reasonable limits. required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Prices are subject to change without Operation is subject to the following Owner Manual, and Warranty notice and without incurring two conditions: Manual. obligation. Allow ample time for 1. The device may not cause delivery. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – harmful interference. $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and All listed prices are quoted in U.S. 2. The device must accept any shipping fees. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. interference received, including Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. funds. interference that may cause undesired operation of the RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and device. shipping fees. Statement Changes or modifications to any of This vehicle has systems that these systems by other than an Current and Past Models operate on a radio frequency that authorized service facility could void Technical Service Bulletins and complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the authorization to use this equipment. Manuals are available for current Federal Communications and past model GM vehicles. Commission (FCC) rules and with ORDER TOLL FREE: Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/216/220/251/310, 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday ICES 001. 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time ‐ For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Or write to: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
Customer Information 365 Reporting Safety To contact NHTSA, you may call Transport Canada the Vehicle Safety Hotline Road Safety Branch Defects toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 80 rue Noel (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects http://www.safercar.gov; or to the United States write to: Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Government Administrator, NHTSA If you believe that your vehicle 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada) in a situation like has a defect which could cause this, notify General Motors. a crash or could cause injury or You can also obtain other death, you should immediately information about motor Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: inform the National Highway vehicle safety from Chevrolet Motor Division Traffic Safety Administration http://www.safercar.gov. Chevrolet Customer Assistance (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Center General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 If NHTSA receives similar to the Canadian complaints, it may open an Government In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 investigation, and if it finds that If you live in Canada, and you (French), or write: a safety defect exists in a group believe that the vehicle has a safety General Motors of Canada of vehicles, it may order a recall defect, notify Transport Canada Company and remedy campaign. immediately, and notify General Customer Care Centre, Motors of Canada Company. Call However, NHTSA cannot Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Transport Canada at become involved in individual 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 1-800-333-0510 or write to: problems between you, your Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
366 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to Note The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near EDR data are recorded by your computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air vehicle only if a non-trivial crash about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s driving conditions and no personal monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is data (e.g., name, gender, age, and transmission performance, to designed to record data related to monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, enforcement, could combine the crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR data with the type of antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to control the vehicle. These modules record such data as: personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your investigation. technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; Some modules may also store data To read data recorded by an EDR, about how the vehicle is operated, . Whether or not the driver and special equipment is required, and such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is average speed. These modules may buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle retain personal preferences, such as . How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the information if they have access to . How fast the vehicle was traveling. the vehicle or the EDR. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, website. if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional consent of the lessee; in response Information 0 373. to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System the discovery process; or, as If the vehicle is equipped with a required by law. Data that GM navigation system as part of the collects or receives may also be infotainment system, use of the used for GM research needs or may system may result in the storage of be made available to others for destinations, addresses, telephone research purposes, where a need is numbers, and other trip information. shown and the data is not tied to a See the infotainment manual for specific vehicle or vehicle owner. information on stored data and for deletion instructions. OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about the vehicle’s operation; collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
368 OnStar OnStar Overview requires the vehicle battery and OnStar electrical system, cellular service, and GPS satellite signals to be OnStar Overview available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency OnStar Overview ...... 368 service providers. OnStar may OnStar Services collect information about you and Emergency ...... 370 your vehicle, including location Security ...... 370 Manual Rearview Mirror information. See OnStar’s User Navigation ...... 370 Terms, Privacy Statement, and Connections ...... 371 Software Terms for more details Diagnostics ...... 373 including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Additional Information www.onstar.ca (Canada). OnStar Additional Information ...... 373 Manual and Automatic Automatic Dimming Rearview Dimming Rearview Mirrors Mirror . Press the mirror controls. If OnStar does not respond, Q Voice Command Button adjust finger position or remove | Blue OnStar Button any gloves. U Red Emergency Button . Avoid touching the controls while This vehicle may be equipped with a adjusting the mirror. To cancel a comprehensive, in-vehicle system command press Q. that can connect to an OnStar . Clean the mirror while the Advisor for Emergency, Security, vehicle is off to avoid making Navigation, Connections, and calls. Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription and data plan. OnStar Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Status Indicator OnStar Commands . Receive Roadside Assistance. The OnStar system status light is Press | or call 1-888-4ONSTAR . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, next to the OnStar controls on the (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an if equipped. manual rearview mirror. Advisor. Press U to get a priority connection If the status light is: Press Q to: to an OnStar Advisor available . Solid Green: System is ready. 24/7 to: . Make a call, end a call, . Flashing Green: On a call. or answer an incoming call. . Get help for an emergency. . Red: Indicates a problem. . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling . Be a Good Samaritan or voice commands. respond to an AMBER Alert. . Off: System is active. Press | twice to speak with an OnStar . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn . Get assistance in severe Advisor. Navigation voice commands. weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes. For the automatic dimming rearview . Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi® mirror, the status is provided network name or SSID, and through the Display on Demand password, if equipped. Icons. Press | to connect to an . Three Color Icons: The system Advisor to: is enabled and active. . Verify account information or . No Icons: The vehicle is in update contact information. motion or the OnStar subscription is inactive. . Get driving directions. . Blinking: Button has been . Receive a Diagnostic check of pressed. the vehicle's key operating systems. . Solid: On a call. . ~: Indicates a problem. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
370 OnStar OnStar Services Security Navigation If equipped, OnStar provides these OnStar navigation requires a Emergency services: specific OnStar service plan. Emergency Services require an . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Press | to receive Turn-by-Turn active, OnStar service plan OnStar Advisors can use GPS to directions or have them sent to the (excludes Basic Plan). With pinpoint the vehicle and help vehicle navigation screen, Automatic Crash Response, built-in authorities quickly recover it. if equipped. sensors can automatically alert a . With Remote Ignition Block™, Turn-by-Turn Navigation specially trained OnStar Advisor if equipped, OnStar can block who is immediately connected in to the engine from being restarted. | the vehicle to help. 1. Press to connect to an . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown®, Advisor. Press U for a priority connection to if equipped, OnStar can work 2. Request directions to be an OnStar Advisor who can contact with law enforcement to downloaded to the vehicle. emergency service providers, direct gradually slow the vehicle down. them to your exact location, and 3. Follow the voice-guided relay important information. Theft Alarm Notification commands. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially If equipped, if the doors are locked Using Voice Commands trained Advisors are available and the vehicle alarm sounds, a During a Planned Route 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to notification by text, e-mail, or phone provide a central point of contact, call will be sent. If the vehicle is Cancel Route stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work assistance, and information during a 1. Press Q. System responds: crisis. with authorities to recover the vehicle. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. With Roadside Assistance, Advisors 2. Say Cancel route. System can locate a nearby service provider “ ” responds: Do you want to to help with a flat tire, a battery “ cancel directions? jump, or an empty gas tank. ” Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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3. Say “Yes.” System responds: Send Destination to Vehicle from each other and use a “OK, request completed, thank Subscribers can have directions combination of letters, numbers, you, goodbye. and symbols to increase the ” sent to the vehicle’s navigation security. Route Preview screen, if equipped. . Change the default name of the 1. Press Q. System responds: Press | then ask the Advisor to SSID (Service Set Identifier). “OnStar ready,” then a tone. download directions to the vehicle’s This is your network’s name that navigation system, if equipped. After 2. Say “Route preview.” System is visible to other wireless the call ends, the navigation screen devices. Choose a unique name responds with the next three will provide prompts to begin driving maneuvers. and avoid family names or directions. Routes that are sent to vehicle descriptions. the navigation screen can only be Repeat ® canceled through the navigation OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If 1. Press Q. System responds: system. Equipped) “OnStar ready,” then a tone. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or The vehicle may have a built-in 2. Say “Repeat.” System www.onstar.ca (Canada). Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access responds with the last direction to the Internet and web content at given, then responds with Connections 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile “OnStar ready,” then a tone. devices can be connected. A data The following OnStar services help plan is required. Use the in-vehicle Get My Destination with staying connected. controls only when it is safe to 1. Press Q. System responds: For coverage maps, see do so. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot www.onstar.ca (Canada). 2. Say “Get my destination.” information, press Q, wait for System responds with the Ensuring Security the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi address and distance to the settings. On some vehicles, . Change the default passwords ” destination, then responds with touch Wi-Fi Settings on the for the Wi-Fi hotspot and OnStar ready, then a tone. screen. “ ” RemoteLink mobile application. Make these passwords different Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. The Wi-Fi settings will display . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, OnStar AtYourService the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), if factory-equipped. OnStar Advisors can provide offers password, and on some . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped from restaurants and retailers on vehicles, the connection type with automatic locks. your route, help locate hotels, (no Internet connection, 3G, or book a room. These services 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality . Activate the horn and lamps vary by market. (poor, good, excellent). . Check the vehicles’s fuel level, 3. To change the SSID or oil life, or tire pressure, OnStar Hands-Free Calling password, press | or call if factory-equipped with the Tire Make and receive calls with the Pressure Monitor System. 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect built-in wireless calling service with an Advisor. . Send directions to the vehicle. which requires available minutes. After initial set-up, your vehicles’s . Locate the vehicle on a map To Make a Call Wi-Fi hotspot will connect (U.S. market only). 1. Press Q. System responds: automatically to your mobile Turn the vehicle s Wi-Fi hotspot . ’ “OnStar ready.” devices. Manage data usage by on/off, manage settings, and turning Wi-Fi on or off on your monitor data consumption, 2. Say “Call.” System responds: mobile device, using the if equipped. “Call. Please say the name or RemoteLink mobil app, or by number to call.” contacting an OnStar Advisor. For OnStar RemoteLink information 3. Say the entire number without ® and compatibility, see OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App www.onstar.com (U.S.) or pausing, including a “1” and the (If Equipped) www.onstar.ca (Canada). area code. System responds: Download the OnStar RemoteLink “OK, calling.” ® Remote Services mobile app to select Apple iOS, Calling 911 Emergency Android™, BlackBerry®, Contact an OnStar Advisor to or Windows® mobile devices. unlock the doors or sound the horn 1. Press Q. System responds: OnStar Subscribers can access the and flash the lamps. “OnStar ready.” following services from a mobile device: Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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2. Say “Call.” System responds: Diagnostics OnStar Additional “Call. Please say the name or number to call.” Advanced Diagnostics provides a Information status of the vehicle’s key systems 3. Say “911” without pausing. with a monthly e-mail or by pressing In-Vehicle Audio Messages System responds: “911.” | . If equipped, Diagnostic Alerts Audio messages may play important 4. Say “Call.” System responds: can be received in real-time via information at the following times: “OK, dialing 911.” e-mail or text. The Proactive Alerts feature (if available) can help predict . Prior to vehicle purchase. Retrieve My Number and alert of potential upcoming Press | to set up an account. 1. Press Q. System responds: maintenance issues with select components on the vehicle, before . With the OnStar Basic Plan, OnStar ready. “ ” they become a problem. every 60 days. 2. Say My number. System “ ” OnStar can also monitor and report . After change in ownership and responds: Your OnStar “ tire pressure, if vehicle is equipped at 90 days. Hands-Free Calling number is, ” with a Tire Pressure Monitoring then says the number. Transferring Service System. End a Call Press | to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor Press Q. System responds: “Call can cancel or change account ended.” information. Verify Minutes and Expiration Selling/Transferring the Vehicle Press Q and say “Minutes” then “Verify” to check how many minutes Call 1-888-4ONSTAR remain and their expiration date. (1-888-466-7827) immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Reactivation for Subsequent . Press | to speak with an See Radio Frequency 0 Owners Advisor. Statement 364. Press | and follow the prompts to OnStar services cannot work unless Services for People with speak to an Advisor as soon as the vehicle is in a place where Disabilities OnStar has an agreement with a possible. The Advisor will update Advisors provide services to help wireless service provider for service vehicle records and explain OnStar Subscribers with physical disabilities in that area. The wireless service service options. and medical conditions. provider must also have coverage, How OnStar Service Works network capacity, reception, and Press | to help: Automatic Crash Response, technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location . Locate a gas station with an Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, attendant to pump gas. Stolen Vehicle Assistance, information about the vehicle cannot Advanced Diagnostics, Remote work unless GPS signals are . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., Services, Roadside Assistance, available, unobstructed, and that meets accessibility needs. compatible with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and . Provide directions to the closest hardware. OnStar services may not Hands-Free Calling are available on hospital or pharmacy in urgent work if the OnStar equipment is not most vehicles. Not all OnStar situations. services are available everywhere properly installed or it has not been or on all vehicles. For more properly maintained. If equipment or TTY Users software is added, connected, information, a full description of OnStar has the ability to OnStar services, system limitations, or modified, OnStar services may not work. Other problems beyond communicate to deaf, and OnStar User Terms, Privacy hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired Statement and Software Terms : the control of OnStar — such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, customers while in the vehicle. The . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR electrical system design and available dealer-installed TTY (1-888-466-7827). architecture of the vehicle, damage system can provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar services, . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or except Virtual Advisor and OnStar . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Turn-by-Turn Navigation. jamming — may prevent service. . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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OnStar Personal Identification vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas five days, OnStar can contact Number (PIN) Cellular reception is required for Roadside Assistance or a locksmith OnStar to send remote signals to A PIN is needed to access some to help gain access to the vehicle. OnStar services. The PIN will need the vehicle. Do not place items over to be changed the first time when Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent speaking with an Advisor. To System (GPS) blocking cellular and GPS signal change the OnStar PIN, contact an reception. . Obstruction of the GPS can OnStar Advisor by pressing | or occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. buildings; in parking garages; Message around airports; in tunnels and Warranty If there is limited cellular coverage underpasses; or in an area with or the cellular network has reached OnStar equipment may be very dense trees. If GPS signals maximum capacity, this message warranted as part of the vehicle are not available, the OnStar warranty. system should still operate to may come on. Press | to try the call again or try again after driving a Languages call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. The vehicle can be programmed to the exact location. respond in multiple languages. Vehicle and Power Issues . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle Press | and ask for an Advisor. can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, Advisors are available in English, location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be Spanish, and French. Available responders. languages may vary by country. available and operating for features A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems Potential Issues loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The OnStar cannot perform Remote discharged or disconnected. Advisor may give a verbal route or Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle may ask for a call back after the Assistance after the vehicle has vehicle is driven into an open area. been off continuously for 10 days without an ignition cycle. If the Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at may unlawfully intercept or access the time of installation. These transmissions and private The OnStar system is integrated updates or changes may also cause communications without consent. into the electrical architecture of the a system to automatically vehicle. Do not add any electrical communicate with GM servers to OnStar - software equipment. See Add-On Electrical collect information about vehicle acknowledgements Equipment 0 254. Added electrical system status, identify whether equipment may interfere with the Certain OnStar components include updates or changes are available, operation of the OnStar system and libcurl and unzip software and other or deliver updates or changes. An cause it to not operate. third party software. Below are the active OnStar agreement constitutes notices and licenses associated with Vehicle Software Updates consent to these software updates libcurl and unzip and for other third or changes and agreement that OnStar or GM may remotely deliver party software please see http:// either OnStar or GM may remotely www.lg.com/global/support/ software updates or changes to the deliver them to the vehicle. vehicle without further notice or opensource/index and https:// consent. These updates or changes Privacy www.onstar.com/us/en/support/ may enhance or maintain safety, getdocuments.html The complete OnStar Privacy security, or the operation of the Statement may be found at libcurl: vehicle or the vehicle systems. www.onstar.com (U.S.), Software updates or changes may COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We affect or erase data or settings that NOTICE recommend that you review it. If you are stored in the vehicle, such as Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel have any questions, call OnStar Hands-Free Calling name Stenberg,
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Index 379 Index A Airbag System (cont'd) Accessories and When Should an Airbag Modifications ...... 256 Inflate? ...... 72 Accessory Power ...... 221 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 70 Active Fuel Management® ...... 223 Airbags Active Rev Match ...... 231 Adding Equipment to the Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 254 Vehicle ...... 79 Additional Information Passenger Status Indicator . . . 120 OnStar® ...... 373 Readiness Light ...... 119 Additional Maintenance Servicing Airbag-Equipped and Care ...... 343 Vehicles ...... 79 Agreements System Check ...... 68 Trademarks and License . . . . . 191 Alarm Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 268 Vehicle Security ...... 42 Air Conditioning ...... 193 Alert Air Filter, Passenger Lane Change ...... 248 Compartment ...... 199 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 248 Air Vents ...... 199 All-Season Tires ...... 293 Airbag System AM-FM Radio ...... 166 Check ...... 80 Antenna ...... 169 How Does an Airbag Backglass ...... 169 Restrain? ...... 73 Multi-band ...... 170 Passenger Sensing System . . . .75 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 232 What Makes an Airbag Warning Light ...... 124 Inflate? ...... 73 Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ...... 325 Airbag Inflates? ...... 73 Interior ...... 330 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Apple CarPlay and B Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Android Auto ...... 188 Backglass Antenna ...... 169 Headlamps ...... 282 Assistance Program, Battery High Intensity Discharge Roadside ...... 358 Exterior Lighting Battery (HID) Lighting ...... 283 Assistance Systems for Saver ...... 160 License Plate Lamps ...... 284 Parking and Backing ...... 246 Load Management ...... 160 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Audio Power Protection ...... 160 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 163 Voltage and Charging and Backup Lamps ...... 283 Automatic Messages ...... 135 Buying New Tires ...... 308 Climate Control System ...... 193 Battery - North America . . . .279, 320 C Dimming Mirrors ...... 45 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 281 Calibration ...... 105 Door Locks ...... 39 Bluetooth California Headlamp System ...... 156 Overview ...... 182, 184 Fuel Requirements ...... 251 Transmission ...... 225 Boost Gauge ...... 115 Perchlorate Materials Transmission Fluid ...... 267 Brake Requirements ...... 256 Automatic Transmission Parking, Electric ...... 232 California Manual Mode ...... 227 System Warning Light ...... 123 Proposition Shift Lock Control Function Brakes ...... 277 65 Warning ...... 256, 279, 320 Check ...... 280 Antilock ...... 232 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 2 Auxiliary Assist ...... 234 Capacities and Devices ...... 176 Fluid ...... 278 Specifications ...... 351 Avoiding Untrusted Media System Messages ...... 135 Carbon Monoxide Devices ...... 170 Braking ...... 202 Engine Exhaust ...... 224 Axle, Rear ...... 280 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 215 Trunk ...... 40 Bulb Replacement ...... 285 Winter Driving ...... 210 Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 283 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2 Halogen Bulbs ...... 282 Center Console Storage ...... 100 Headlamp Aiming ...... 282 Chains, Tire ...... 312 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Charging Competitive Driving Mode ...... 240 Customer Information Wireless ...... 108 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 314 Service Publications Charging System Light ...... 121 Connections Ordering Information ...... 363 Check OnStar® ...... 371 Customer Satisfaction Malfunction Indicator Control Procedure ...... 354 Engine Light ...... 121 Traction and Electronic D Child Restraints Stability ...... 235 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 361 Infants and Young Children . . . . .83 Control of a Vehicle ...... 202 Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2 Lower Anchors and Tethers Convenience Net ...... 100 Data Collection for Children ...... 88 Convertible Top ...... 50 Infotainment System ...... 367 Older Children ...... 81 Messages ...... 135 OnStar ...... 367 Securing ...... 93, 95 Convex Mirrors ...... 45 Data Recorder Systems ...... 85 Coolant Performance ...... 177 Circuit Breakers ...... 286 Engine ...... 271 Data Recorders, Event ...... 366 Cleaning Engine Temperature Gauge . . .117 Daytime Running Exterior Care ...... 325 Cooling System ...... 270 Lamps (DRL) ...... 156 Interior Care ...... 330 Engine Messages ...... 137 Defensive Driving ...... 201 Climate Control Systems Courtesy Transportation Delayed Locking ...... 38 Automatic ...... 193 Program ...... 360 Devices Dual Automatic ...... 196 Cruise Control ...... 242 Auxiliary ...... 176 Clock ...... 105 Light ...... 127 Diagnostics Cluster, Instrument ...... 110 Messages ...... 137 OnStar® ...... 373 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 268 Customer Assistance ...... 357 Distracted Driving ...... 201 Collision Damage Repair ...... 361 Offices ...... 356 Door Compartments Text Telephone (TTY) Ajar Light ...... 127 Storage ...... 99 Users ...... 357 Ajar Messages ...... 137 Compass ...... 105 Delayed Locking ...... 38 Messages ...... 135 Locks ...... 36 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Door (cont'd) Electrical System Engine (cont'd) Power Locks ...... 38 Engine Compartment Fuse Running While Parked ...... 224 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 353 Block ...... 286 Starting ...... 218 Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 245 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 286 Entry Lighting ...... 159 Driver Information Overload ...... 285 Event Data Recorders ...... 366 Center (DIC) ...... 128 Rear Compartment Fuse Exit Lighting ...... 159 Driver Mode Control ...... 236 Block ...... 289 Extended Parking ...... 223 Driving Emergency Extender, Safety Belt ...... 67 Competitive ...... 240 OnStar® ...... 370 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 155 Defensive ...... 201 Engine Exterior Lighting Battery Drunk ...... 201 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 268 Saver ...... 160 For Better Fuel Economy ...... 25 Check and Service Engine F Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 209 Soon Light ...... 121 Features If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 211 Compartment Overview ...... 259 Memory ...... 11 Loss of Control ...... 203 Coolant ...... 271 Filter, Off-Road Recovery ...... 203 Coolant Temperature Engine Air Cleaner ...... 268 Track Events and Gauge ...... 117 Flash-to-Pass ...... 156 Competitive ...... 204 Cooling System ...... 270 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 157 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 212 Cooling System Messages . . . 137 Flat Tire ...... 312 Wet Roads ...... 208 Drive Belt Routing ...... 353 Floor Mats ...... 333 Winter ...... 210 Exhaust ...... 224 Fluid Dual Automatic Climate Heater ...... 220 Automatic Transmission ...... 267 Control System ...... 196 Oil Life System ...... 266 Brakes ...... 278 Oil Messages ...... 137 E Washer ...... 276 Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 116 Electric Parking Brake ...... 232 Frequency Statement Oil Pressure Light ...... 126 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 123 Radio ...... 364 Overheating ...... 274 Electrical Equipment, Front Seats Power Messages ...... 138 Add-On ...... 254 Heated and Ventilated ...... 60 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Front Turn Signal Lamps ...... 283 Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Fuel ...... 250 Odometer ...... 114 High Intensity Discharge Additives ...... 251 Speedometer ...... 114 (HID) Lighting ...... 283 Economy Driving ...... 25 Tachometer ...... 114 High-Beam On Light ...... 127 Filling a Portable Fuel Trip Odometer ...... 114 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 155 Container ...... 253 Voltmeter ...... 118 Lamps On Reminder ...... 127 Filling the Tank ...... 252 Warning Lights and Heated Foreign Countries ...... 251 Indicators ...... 109 Steering Wheel ...... 104 Gauge ...... 114 General Information Heated and Ventilated Front Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 126 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 335 Seats ...... 60 Management, Active ...... 223 Towing ...... 254 Heated Mirrors ...... 45 Requirements, California . . . . . 251 Vehicle Care ...... 256 Heater System Messages ...... 138 Glove Box ...... 99 Engine ...... 220 Fuses GM Mobility Reimbursement Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 193 Engine Compartment Fuse Program ...... 358 High-Beam On Light ...... 127 Block ...... 286 H High-Speed Operation ...... 301 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 286 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 209 Halogen Bulbs ...... 282 Rear Compartment Fuse Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 234 Hands-Free Phone ...... 188 Block ...... 289 Home Page ...... 165 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 157 Hood ...... 258 G Head Restraints ...... 57 Horn ...... 104 Garage Door Opener ...... 152 Head-up Display ...... 130 How to Wear Safety Belts Programming ...... 152 Headlamps Properly ...... 63 Gauges Aiming ...... 282 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 268 Boost ...... 115 Automatic ...... 156 Engine Coolant Bulb Replacement ...... 282 Temperature ...... 117 Daytime Running Engine Oil Pressure ...... 116 Lamps (DRL) ...... 156 Fuel ...... 114 Flash-to-Pass ...... 156 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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I Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Ignition Positions ...... 216 Interior ...... 159 Electric Parking Brake ...... 123 Immobilizer ...... 43 License Plate ...... 284 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 126 Infants and Young Children, Malfunction Indicator ...... 121 Flash-to-Pass ...... 156 Restraints ...... 83 Messages ...... 139 High-Beam On ...... 127 Infotainment ...... 162 On Reminder ...... 127 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 155 Infotainment System ...... 367 Reading ...... 159 Low Fuel Warning ...... 126 Instrument Cluster ...... 110 Lane Change Alert (LCA) ...... 248 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 119 Interior Lamps ...... 159 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 64 Security ...... 126 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 46 LATCH System Service Electric Parking Introduction ...... 2 Replacing Parts after a Brake ...... 124 Crash ...... 93 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 125 J LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tire Pressure ...... 125 Jump Starting - North Tethers for Children ...... 88 Traction Control System America ...... 320 Latches, Seatback ...... 60 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 125 K Lighting Traction Off ...... 124 Key and Lock Messages ...... 138 Entry ...... 159 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 242 Keyless Entry Exit ...... 159 Locks Remote (RKE) System ...... 28 Illumination Control ...... 158 Automatic Door ...... 39 Keys ...... 27 Theater Dimming ...... 160 Delayed Locking ...... 38 L Lights Door ...... 36 Airbag Readiness ...... 119 Lockout Protection ...... 39 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 295 Antilock Brake System Power Door ...... 38 Lamps (ABS) Warning ...... 124 Loss of Control ...... 203 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 156 Brake System Warning ...... 123 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 126 Exterior Controls ...... 155 Charging System ...... 121 Low-Profile Tires ...... 294 Exterior Lighting Battery Cruise Control ...... 127 Saver ...... 160 Door Ajar ...... 127 Front Turn Signal ...... 283 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 46 for Children (LATCH Door Ajar ...... 137 Mode ...... 236 System) ...... 88 Engine Cooling System ...... 137 Driver Control ...... 236 Engine Oil ...... 137 M Monitor System, Tire Engine Power ...... 138 Pressure ...... 301 Maintenance Fuel System ...... 138 Multi-band Antenna ...... 170 Records ...... 349 Key and Lock ...... 138 Maintenance and Care N Lamp ...... 139 Additional ...... 343 Navigation Object Detection System . . . . . 139 Maintenance Schedule ...... 336 OnStar® ...... 370 Ride Control System ...... 140 Recommended Fluids and Net, Convenience ...... 100 Security ...... 141 Lubricants ...... 346 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 215 Service Vehicle ...... 141 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 121 Starting the Vehicle ...... 141 O Manual Mode ...... 227 Tire ...... 142 Object Detection System Manual Transmission ...... 229 Transmission ...... 142 Messages ...... 139 Fluid ...... 267 Vehicle ...... 134 Odometer ...... 114 Matching Vehicle Reminder ...... 143 Trip ...... 114 Active Rev ...... 231 Vehicle Speed ...... 143 Off-Road Media Window ...... 144 Recovery ...... 203 Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 170 Mirrors Oil Memory Features ...... 11 Automatic Dimming ...... 45 Engine ...... 264 Memory Seats ...... 58 Automatic Dimming Engine Oil Life System ...... 266 Messages Rearview ...... 46 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . .116 Airbag System ...... 141 Convex ...... 45 Messages ...... 137 Battery Voltage and Heated ...... 45 Pressure Light ...... 126 Charging ...... 135 Manual Rearview ...... 46 Older Children, Restraints ...... 81 Brake System ...... 135 Power ...... 45 Online Owner Center ...... 357 Compass ...... 135 Tilt in Reverse ...... 46 OnStar ...... 367 Convertible Top ...... 135 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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OnStar® Additional Passenger Airbag Status Privacy Information ...... 373 Indicator ...... 120 Vehicle Data Recording ...... 366 OnStar® Connections ...... 371 Passenger Compartment Air Program OnStar® Diagnostics ...... 373 Filter ...... 199 Courtesy Transportation ...... 360 OnStar® Emergency ...... 370 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 75 Proposition OnStar® Navigation ...... 370 Perchlorate Materials 65 Warning, OnStar® Overview ...... 368 Requirements, California ...... 256 California ...... 256, 279, 320 ® OnStar Security ...... 370 Performance Data R Operation Recorder (PDR) ...... 177 Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 364 Infotainment System ...... 165 Personalization Radio Reception ...... 169 Ordering Vehicle ...... 144 Radios Service Publications ...... 363 Phone AM-FM Radio ...... 166 Outlets Apple CarPlay and Satellite ...... 167 Power ...... 107 Android Auto ...... 188 Reading Lamps ...... 159 Overheating, Engine ...... 274 Bluetooth ...... 182, 184 Rear Axle ...... 280 Overview ...... 164 Hands-Free ...... 188 Limited-Slip ...... 242 Port P Rear Seats ...... 62 USB ...... 170 Park Rear Storage ...... 99 Power Shifting Into ...... 221 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 246 Door Locks ...... 38 Shifting Out of ...... 222 Rearview Mirrors ...... 46 Mirrors ...... 45 Parking ...... 223 Automatic Dimming ...... 46 Outlets ...... 107 Brake and P (Park) Reclining Seatbacks ...... 58 Protection, Battery ...... 160 Mechanism Check ...... 281 Recommended Fluids and Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 221 Over Things That Burn ...... 223 Lubricants ...... 346 Seat Adjustment ...... 57 Parking Assist ...... 246 Records Windows ...... 47 Parking or Backing Maintenance ...... 349 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 66 Assistance Systems ...... 246 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 325 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Reimbursement Program, Roadside Assistance Seats GM Mobility ...... 358 Program ...... 358 Head Restraints ...... 57 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof Heated and Ventilated Front . . . .60 System ...... 28 Sunroof ...... 49 Memory ...... 58 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 35 Rotation, Tires ...... 305 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 57 Replacement Bulbs ...... 285 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 353 Rear ...... 62 Replacement Parts Run-Flat Tires ...... 293 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 58 Airbags ...... 80 Running the Vehicle While Securing Child Restraints . . . . 93, 95 Maintenance ...... 348 Parked ...... 224 Security Replacing Airbag System ...... 80 S Light ...... 126 Replacing LATCH System Messages ...... 141 Safety Belts ...... 62 Parts after a Crash ...... 93 OnStar® ...... 370 Care ...... 67 Replacing Safety Belt System Vehicle ...... 42 Extender ...... 67 Parts after a Crash ...... 68 Vehicle Alarm ...... 42 How to Wear Safety Belts Reporting Safety Defects Service ...... 199 Properly ...... 63 Canadian Government ...... 365 Accessories and Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 64 General Motors ...... 365 Modifications ...... 256 Reminders ...... 119 U.S. Government ...... 365 Doing Your Own Work ...... 257 Replacing after a Crash ...... 68 Restraints Engine Soon Light ...... 121 Use During Pregnancy ...... 66 Where to Put ...... 87 Maintenance Records ...... 349 Safety Defects Reporting Retained Accessory Maintenance, General Canadian Government ...... 365 Power (RAP) ...... 221 Information ...... 335 General Motors ...... 365 Reverse Tilt Mirrors ...... 46 Parts Identification Label . . . . . 350 U.S. Government ...... 365 Ride Control Systems Publications Ordering Safety System Check ...... 67 Limited Slip Rear Axle ...... 242 Information ...... 363 Satellite Radio ...... 167 Messages ...... 140 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 360 Scheduling Appointments ...... 360 Roads Vehicle Messages ...... 141 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 314 Driving, Wet ...... 208 Seatback Latches ...... 60 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Service Electric Parking Steering ...... 202 T Brake Light ...... 124 Heated Wheel ...... 104 Tachometer ...... 114 Services Wheel Adjustment ...... 102 Taillamps Special Application ...... 342 Wheel Controls ...... 103 Bulb Replacement ...... 283 Servicing the Airbag ...... 79 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 357 Shift Lock Control Function Bulb Replacement ...... 283 Theater Dimming ...... 160 Check, Automatic Storage Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 44 Transmission ...... 280 Rear ...... 99 Immobilizer ...... 43 Shifting Storage Areas Time ...... 105 Into Park ...... 221 Center Console ...... 100 Tires ...... 292 Out of Park ...... 222 Convenience Net ...... 100 All-Season ...... 293 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 248 Glove Box ...... 99 Buying New Tires ...... 308 Sidemarker Storage Compartments ...... 99 Chains ...... 312 Bulb Replacement ...... 283 Storing the Tire Sealant and Designations ...... 296 Signals, Turn and Compressor Kit ...... 320 Different Size ...... 309 Lane-Change ...... 158 Stuck Vehicle ...... 211 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 312 Special Application Services . . . . 342 Summer Tires ...... 295 Inspection ...... 305 Specifications and Sun Visors ...... 49 Low Profile ...... 294 Capacities ...... 351 Sunroof ...... 49 Messages ...... 142 Speedometer ...... 114 Symbols ...... 3 Pressure ...... 301 StabiliTrak System Pressure Light ...... 125 OFF Light ...... 125 Infotainment ...... 162, 367 Pressure Monitor Operation . . 302 Start Assist, Hill ...... 234 Systems Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 301 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 35 Driver Assistance ...... 245 Rotation ...... 305 Starter Switch Check ...... 280 Run-Flat ...... 293 Starting the Engine ...... 218 Sealant and Starting the Vehicle Compressor Kit ...... 314 Messages ...... 141 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Tires (cont'd) Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Sealant and Compressor Automatic ...... 225 Messages ...... 134 Kit, Storing ...... 320 Fluid, Automatic ...... 267 Personalization ...... 144 Sidewall Labeling ...... 295 Fluid, Manual ...... 267 Reminder Messages ...... 143 Terminology and Definitions . . 297 Messages ...... 142 Remote Start ...... 35 Uniform Tire Quality Transportation Program, Security ...... 42 Grading ...... 309 Courtesy ...... 360 Speed Messages ...... 143 Wheel Alignment and Tire Trip Odometer ...... 114 Towing ...... 323 Balance ...... 311 Trunk ...... 40 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ...... 311 Turn and Lane-Change Storing the Tire Sealant When It Is Time for New Signals ...... 158 and Compressor Kit ...... 320 Tires ...... 307 Turn Signal Tire Pressure ...... 300 Winter ...... 293 Bulb Replacement ...... 283 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing Privacy ...... 366 U General Information ...... 254 Ventilation, Air ...... 199 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 309 Recreational Vehicle ...... 325 Visors ...... 49 Universal Remote System ...... 152 Vehicle ...... 323 Voltmeter Gauge ...... 118 Operation ...... 154 Track Events and Programming ...... 152 W Competitive Driving ...... 204 USB Port ...... 170 Warning Traction Using This Manual ...... 2 Brake System Light ...... 123 Control System (TCS)/ Caution and Danger ...... 2 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 125 V Warning Lights, Gauges, and Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...... 242 Vehicle Indicators ...... 109 Off Light ...... 124 Alarm System ...... 42 Warnings Traction Control/Electronic Canadian Owners ...... 2 Hazard Flashers ...... 157 Stability Control ...... 235 Control ...... 202 Washer Fluid ...... 276 Trademarks and License Identification Number (VIN) . . . 350 Wheels Agreements ...... 191 Load Limits ...... 212 Alignment and Tire Balance . . .311 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9804281) - 2017 - crc - 4/25/16
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Wheels (cont'd) Different Size ...... 309 Replacement ...... 311 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 307 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 87 Wi-Fi ...... 371 Windows ...... 47 Messages ...... 144 Power ...... 47 Windshield Replacement ...... 282 Wiper/Washer ...... 104 Winter Driving ...... 210 Winter Tires ...... 293 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 281 Wireless Charging ...... 108