Section |
Page |
2013 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
3 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
3 |
Symbols |
4 |
In Brief |
7 |
Instrument Panel |
8 |
Initial Drive Information |
10 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
10 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Trunk Release |
11 |
Seat Adjustment |
11 |
Heated Seats |
12 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
12 |
Safety Belts |
13 |
Passenger Sensing System |
13 |
Mirror Adjustment |
14 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
14 |
Interior Lighting |
15 |
Exterior Lighting |
15 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
16 |
Climate Controls |
17 |
Transmission |
17 |
Vehicle Features |
18 |
Radio(s) |
18 |
Satellite Radio |
19 |
Portable Audio Devices |
20 |
Bluetooth® |
20 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
20 |
Cruise Control |
21 |
Infotainment System |
21 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
21 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
21 |
Power Outlets |
22 |
Universal Remote System |
22 |
Sunroof |
22 |
Convertible |
23 |
Performance and Maintenance |
23 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
23 |
StabiliTrak® System |
23 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
23 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
24 |
Engine Oil Life System |
24 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
24 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
25 |
OnStar® |
25 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
27 |
Keys and Locks |
27 |
Keys |
27 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
28 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
29 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
30 |
Door Locks |
32 |
Power Door Locks |
33 |
Lockout Protection |
33 |
Doors |
34 |
Trunk |
34 |
Vehicle Security |
36 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
36 |
Immobilizer |
37 |
Immobilizer Operation |
37 |
Exterior Mirrors |
38 |
Convex Mirrors |
38 |
Power Mirrors |
38 |
Heated Mirrors |
38 |
Automatic Dimming Mirror |
38 |
Interior Mirrors |
39 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
39 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
39 |
Windows |
39 |
Power Windows |
40 |
Sun Visors |
41 |
Roof |
42 |
Sunroof |
42 |
Convertible Top |
43 |
Seats and Restraints |
49 |
Head Restraints |
50 |
Front Seats |
51 |
Seat Adjustment |
51 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
51 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
52 |
Seatback Latches |
53 |
Heated Front Seats |
53 |
Rear Seats |
54 |
Safety Belts |
55 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
56 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
57 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
61 |
Safety Belt Extender |
62 |
Safety System Check |
62 |
Safety Belt Care |
62 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
62 |
Airbag System |
63 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
65 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
67 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
68 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
69 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
69 |
Passenger Sensing System |
71 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
74 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
75 |
Airbag System Check |
76 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
76 |
Child Restraints |
77 |
Older Children |
77 |
Infants and Young Children |
79 |
Child Restraint Systems |
81 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
83 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
84 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
89 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
90 |
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) |
92 |
Storage |
95 |
Storage Compartments |
95 |
Glove Box |
95 |
Rear Storage |
95 |
Center Console Storage |
96 |
Additional Storage Features |
96 |
Tonneau Cover |
96 |
Convenience Net |
98 |
Instruments and Controls |
99 |
Controls |
100 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
100 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
100 |
Horn |
101 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
101 |
Compass |
102 |
Clock |
102 |
Power Outlets |
103 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
104 |
Instrument Cluster |
105 |
Speedometer |
107 |
Odometer |
107 |
Trip Odometer |
107 |
Tachometer |
107 |
Fuel Gauge |
107 |
Boost Gauge (ZL1 Only) |
108 |
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge |
109 |
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge |
110 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
111 |
Transmission Temperature Gauge (Except ZL1) |
111 |
Voltmeter Gauge |
112 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
113 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
113 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
114 |
Charging System Light |
115 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
115 |
Brake System Warning Light |
118 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
118 |
Traction Off Light |
119 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
119 |
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF/StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
120 |
Tire Pressure Light |
120 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
121 |
Immobilizer Light |
121 |
High-Beam On Light |
121 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
122 |
Taillamp Indicator Light |
122 |
Cruise Control Light |
122 |
Information Displays |
122 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
122 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
126 |
Vehicle Messages |
131 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
131 |
Brake System Messages |
131 |
Compass Messages |
131 |
Convertible Top Messages |
132 |
Cruise Control Messages |
133 |
Door Ajar Messages |
133 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
133 |
Engine Oil Messages |
134 |
Engine Power Messages |
134 |
Fuel System Messages |
134 |
Key and Lock Messages |
134 |
Lamp Messages |
135 |
Object Detection System Messages |
135 |
Ride Control System Messages |
136 |
Airbag System Messages |
138 |
Security Messages |
138 |
Service Vehicle Messages |
138 |
Tire Messages |
139 |
Transmission Messages |
139 |
Vehicle Reminder Messages |
140 |
Vehicle Speed Messages |
140 |
Window Messages |
140 |
Vehicle Personalization |
141 |
Universal Remote System |
144 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
144 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
147 |
Lighting |
149 |
Exterior Lighting |
149 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
149 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
150 |
Flash-to-Pass |
150 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
150 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
151 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
152 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
152 |
Front Fog Lamps |
153 |
Interior Lighting |
153 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
153 |
Dome Lamps |
154 |
Lighting Features |
154 |
Entry Lighting |
154 |
Theater Dimming |
154 |
Battery Load Management |
154 |
Battery Power Protection |
155 |
Infotainment System |
157 |
Introduction |
157 |
Infotainment |
157 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
158 |
Overview |
159 |
Operation |
160 |
Radio |
164 |
AM-FM Radio |
164 |
Satellite Radio |
165 |
Radio Reception |
168 |
Fixed Mast Antenna |
169 |
Backglass Antenna |
169 |
Diversity Antenna System |
169 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
169 |
Audio Players |
170 |
CD Player |
170 |
Auxiliary Devices |
172 |
Phone |
177 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
177 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
178 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
182 |
Climate Controls |
189 |
Climate Control Systems |
189 |
Air Vents |
191 |
Maintenance |
192 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
192 |
Driving and Operating |
193 |
Driving Information |
194 |
Distracted Driving |
194 |
Defensive Driving |
195 |
Drunk Driving |
195 |
Control of a Vehicle |
195 |
Braking |
195 |
Steering |
196 |
Off-Road Recovery |
197 |
Loss of Control |
197 |
Racing or Other Competitive Driving |
198 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
200 |
Highway Hypnosis |
200 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
201 |
Winter Driving |
201 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
203 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
204 |
Starting and Operating |
208 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
208 |
Front Fascia |
208 |
Ignition Positions |
209 |
Starting the Engine |
211 |
Engine Heater |
212 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
213 |
Shifting Into Park |
213 |
Shifting out of Park |
214 |
Parking (Manual Transmission) |
216 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
216 |
Active Fuel Management® |
216 |
Engine Exhaust |
217 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
217 |
Automatic Transmission |
218 |
Manual Mode |
221 |
Manual Transmission |
223 |
Brakes |
226 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
226 |
Parking Brake |
227 |
Brake Assist |
227 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
228 |
Ride Control Systems |
228 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
228 |
StabiliTrak® System |
229 |
Competitive Driving Mode |
230 |
Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
234 |
Selective Ride Control |
234 |
Cruise Control |
235 |
Object Detection Systems |
237 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
237 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
238 |
Fuel |
240 |
Recommended Fuel |
240 |
Gasoline Specifications |
241 |
California Fuel Requirements |
241 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
242 |
Fuel Additives |
242 |
Filling the Tank |
243 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
244 |
Towing |
245 |
General Towing Information |
245 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
245 |
Trailer Towing (Except ZL1) |
248 |
Trailer Towing (ZL1) |
249 |
Towing Equipment |
249 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
250 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
250 |
Vehicle Care |
251 |
General Information |
253 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
253 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
253 |
Accessories and Modifications |
253 |
Vehicle Checks |
254 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
254 |
Hood |
255 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
256 |
Engine Cover |
261 |
Engine Oil |
262 |
Engine Oil Life System |
265 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
266 |
Manual Transmission Fluid |
266 |
Hydraulic Clutch |
266 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except ZL1) |
267 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) |
268 |
Cooling System (Except ZL1 Engine) |
269 |
Cooling System (ZL1 Engine Only) |
271 |
Cooling System (Intercooler) |
272 |
Engine Coolant |
272 |
Engine Overheating |
277 |
Power Steering Fluid (LFX, L99 and LS3) |
278 |
Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3 and ZL1) |
279 |
Washer Fluid |
279 |
Brakes |
280 |
Brake Fluid |
281 |
Battery |
282 |
Rear Axle |
283 |
Starter Switch Check |
283 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
284 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
284 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
284 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
285 |
Windshield Replacement |
285 |
Headlamp Aiming |
286 |
Bulb Replacement |
286 |
Halogen Bulbs |
286 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
286 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) |
286 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Uplevel Vehicle) |
287 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
288 |
Fog Lamps |
289 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps |
289 |
License Plate Lamp |
290 |
Replacement Bulbs |
290 |
Electrical System |
291 |
Electrical System Overload |
291 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
291 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
292 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
295 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
297 |
Wheels and Tires |
299 |
Tires |
299 |
All-Season Tires |
299 |
Winter Tires |
300 |
Summer Tires |
300 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
300 |
Tire Designations |
303 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
303 |
Tire Pressure |
306 |
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
307 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
308 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
309 |
Tire Inspection |
312 |
Tire Rotation |
313 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
314 |
Buying New Tires |
315 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
317 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
317 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
319 |
Wheel Replacement |
319 |
Tire Chains |
320 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
320 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
322 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
329 |
Tire Changing |
329 |
Compact Spare Tire |
335 |
Jump Starting |
335 |
Towing |
338 |
Towing the Vehicle |
338 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
338 |
Appearance Care |
339 |
Exterior Care |
339 |
Interior Care |
342 |
Floor Mats |
345 |
Service and Maintenance |
347 |
General Information |
347 |
Maintenance Schedule |
348 |
Special Application Services |
354 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
355 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
358 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
358 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
360 |
Maintenance Records |
361 |
Technical Data |
365 |
Vehicle Identification |
365 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
365 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
365 |
Vehicle Data |
366 |
Capacities and Specifications |
366 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
369 |
Customer Information |
371 |
Customer Information |
372 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
372 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
373 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
375 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
375 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
376 |
Online Owner Center |
376 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
377 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
377 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
381 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
383 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
383 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
384 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
387 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
388 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
388 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
388 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
388 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
389 |
Event Data Recorders |
389 |
OnStar® |
390 |
Infotainment System |
390 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
390 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
391 |
OnStar |
393 |
OnStar Overview |
393 |
OnStar Services |
394 |
Emergency |
394 |
Security |
394 |
Navigation |
395 |
Connections |
396 |
Diagnostics |
397 |
OnStar Additional Information |
397 |
Index |
403 |
Index_A |
403 |
Index_B |
404 |
Index_C |
404 |
Index_D |
405 |
Index_E |
406 |
Index_F |
406 |
Index_G |
407 |
Index_H |
407 |
Index_I |
408 |
Index_J |
408 |
Index_K |
408 |
Index_L |
408 |
Index_M |
409 |
Index_N |
409 |
Index_O |
409 |
Index_P |
410 |
Index_R |
410 |
Index_S |
411 |
Index_T |
412 |
Index_U |
413 |
Index_V |
414 |