Section |
Page |
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
4 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
4 |
Symbols |
4 |
In Brief |
7 |
Instrument Panel |
8 |
Initial Drive Information |
10 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
11 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Trunk Release |
11 |
Seat Adjustment |
12 |
Heated Seats |
13 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
13 |
Safety Belts |
13 |
Passenger Sensing System |
14 |
Mirror Adjustment |
14 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
15 |
Interior Lighting |
15 |
Exterior Lighting |
16 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
16 |
Climate Controls |
17 |
Transmission |
18 |
Vehicle Features |
19 |
Radio(s) |
19 |
Satellite Radio |
20 |
Portable Audio Devices |
20 |
Bluetooth® |
20 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
20 |
Cruise Control |
21 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
22 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
22 |
Power Outlets |
22 |
Universal Remote System |
23 |
Sunroof |
23 |
Convertible |
23 |
Performance and Maintenance |
24 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
24 |
StabiliTrak® System |
24 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
24 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
25 |
Engine Oil Life System |
25 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
25 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
26 |
OnStar® |
26 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
27 |
Keys and Locks |
28 |
Keys |
28 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
29 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
29 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
31 |
Door Locks |
33 |
Power Door Locks |
34 |
Lockout Protection |
34 |
Doors |
35 |
Trunk |
35 |
Vehicle Security |
37 |
Anti-theft Alarm System |
37 |
Immobilizer |
38 |
Immobilizer Operation |
38 |
Exterior Mirrors |
39 |
Convex Mirrors |
39 |
Power Mirrors |
39 |
Heated Mirrors |
39 |
Automatic Dimming Mirror |
39 |
Interior Mirrors |
40 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
40 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
40 |
Windows |
40 |
Power Windows |
41 |
Sun Visors |
43 |
Roof |
43 |
Sunroof |
43 |
Convertible Top |
45 |
Seats and Restraints |
51 |
Head Restraints |
52 |
Front Seats |
53 |
Seat Adjustment |
53 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
54 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
54 |
Seatback Latches |
55 |
Heated Front Seats |
56 |
Rear Seats |
57 |
Safety Belts |
58 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
59 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
61 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
65 |
Safety Belt Extender |
65 |
Safety System Check |
66 |
Safety Belt Care |
66 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
66 |
Airbag System |
67 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
69 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
71 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
73 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
73 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
74 |
Passenger Sensing System |
75 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
80 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
80 |
Airbag System Check |
82 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
82 |
Child Restraints |
83 |
Older Children |
83 |
Infants and Young Children |
85 |
Child Restraint Systems |
88 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
90 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
91 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
96 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
97 |
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) |
99 |
Storage |
103 |
Storage Compartments |
103 |
Glove Box |
103 |
Rear Storage |
103 |
Center Console Storage |
104 |
Additional Storage Features |
105 |
Tonneau Cover |
105 |
Convenience Net |
107 |
Instruments and Controls |
109 |
Controls |
110 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
110 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
110 |
Horn |
111 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
111 |
Compass |
112 |
Clock |
113 |
Power Outlets |
113 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
114 |
Instrument Cluster |
115 |
Speedometer |
117 |
Odometer |
117 |
Trip Odometer |
117 |
Tachometer |
117 |
Fuel Gauge |
117 |
Boost Gauge (ZL1 Only) |
118 |
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge |
119 |
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge |
120 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
121 |
Transmission Temperature Gauge (Except ZL1) |
122 |
Voltmeter Gauge |
122 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
123 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
124 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
125 |
Charging System Light |
126 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
126 |
Brake System Warning Light |
129 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
130 |
Traction Off Light |
130 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
131 |
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF/StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
131 |
Tire Pressure Light |
132 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
132 |
Immobilizer Light |
133 |
High-Beam On Light |
133 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
133 |
Taillamp Indicator Light |
133 |
Cruise Control Light |
133 |
Information Displays |
134 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
134 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
138 |
Vehicle Messages |
143 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
143 |
Brake System Messages |
143 |
Compass Messages |
144 |
Convertible Top Messages |
144 |
Cruise Control Messages |
145 |
Door Ajar Messages |
145 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
145 |
Engine Oil Messages |
146 |
Engine Power Messages |
146 |
Fuel System Messages |
147 |
Key and Lock Messages |
147 |
Lamp Messages |
147 |
Object Detection System Messages |
148 |
Ride Control System Messages |
148 |
Airbag System Messages |
151 |
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages |
151 |
Service Vehicle Messages |
151 |
Tire Messages |
151 |
Transmission Messages |
152 |
Vehicle Reminder Messages |
153 |
Vehicle Speed Messages |
153 |
Window Messages |
153 |
Vehicle Personalization |
154 |
Universal Remote System |
157 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
157 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
160 |
Lighting |
161 |
Exterior Lighting |
161 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
161 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
162 |
Flash-to-Pass |
163 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
163 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
163 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
164 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
165 |
Front Fog Lamps |
165 |
Interior Lighting |
166 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
166 |
Dome Lamps |
166 |
Lighting Features |
166 |
Entry Lighting |
166 |
Theater Dimming |
166 |
Battery Load Management |
167 |
Battery Power Protection |
167 |
Infotainment System |
169 |
Introduction |
169 |
Infotainment |
169 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
170 |
Overview |
171 |
Operation |
172 |
Radio |
176 |
AM-FM Radio |
176 |
Satellite Radio |
178 |
Radio Reception |
181 |
Fixed Mast Antenna |
182 |
Backglass Antenna |
182 |
Diversity Antenna System |
182 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
182 |
Audio Players |
183 |
CD Player |
183 |
Auxiliary Devices |
185 |
Phone |
191 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
191 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
193 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
196 |
Climate Controls |
203 |
Climate Control Systems |
203 |
Air Vents |
206 |
Driving and Operating |
207 |
Driving Information |
208 |
Distracted Driving |
208 |
Defensive Driving |
209 |
Drunk Driving |
209 |
Control of a Vehicle |
209 |
Braking |
210 |
Steering |
210 |
Off-Road Recovery |
211 |
Loss of Control |
212 |
Racing or Other Competitive Driving |
212 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
215 |
Highway Hypnosis |
216 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
216 |
Winter Driving |
217 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
219 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
220 |
Starting and Operating |
225 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
225 |
Front Fascia |
225 |
Ignition Positions |
226 |
Starting the Engine |
228 |
Engine Heater |
230 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
231 |
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) |
231 |
Shifting out of Park |
232 |
Parking (Manual Transmission) |
234 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
234 |
Active Fuel Management® |
235 |
Engine Exhaust |
235 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
236 |
Automatic Transmission |
236 |
Manual Mode |
240 |
Manual Transmission |
243 |
Brakes |
245 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
245 |
Parking Brake |
246 |
Brake Assist |
247 |
Ride Control Systems |
247 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
247 |
StabiliTrak® System |
249 |
Competitive Driving Mode |
250 |
Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
254 |
Selective Ride Control |
255 |
Cruise Control |
256 |
Object Detection Systems |
258 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
258 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
260 |
Fuel |
262 |
Recommended Fuel |
262 |
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) |
263 |
California Fuel Requirements |
263 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
264 |
Fuel Additives |
264 |
Filling the Tank |
265 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
267 |
Towing |
267 |
General Towing Information |
267 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
268 |
Trailer Towing (ZL1) |
272 |
Trailer Towing (Except ZL1) |
272 |
Towing Equipment |
273 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
274 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
274 |
Vehicle Care |
275 |
General Information |
277 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
277 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
277 |
Accessories and Modifications |
278 |
Vehicle Checks |
278 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
278 |
Hood |
279 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
280 |
Engine Cover |
285 |
Engine Oil |
287 |
Engine Oil Life System |
290 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
291 |
Manual Transmission Fluid |
291 |
Hydraulic Clutch |
291 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except ZL1) |
292 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) |
293 |
Cooling System (Except ZL1 Engines) |
294 |
Cooling System (ZL1 Engine Only) |
296 |
Cooling System (Intercooler) |
297 |
Engine Coolant |
298 |
Engine Overheating |
304 |
Power Steering Fluid (Except ZL1) |
305 |
Power Steering Fluid (ZL1 Only) |
306 |
Washer Fluid |
306 |
Brakes |
307 |
Brake Fluid |
308 |
Battery |
309 |
Rear Axle |
310 |
Starter Switch Check |
310 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
311 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
311 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
311 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
312 |
Windshield Replacement |
312 |
Headlamp Aiming |
313 |
Bulb Replacement |
315 |
Halogen Bulbs |
315 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
316 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) |
316 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Uplevel Vehicle) |
317 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
318 |
Fog Lamps |
319 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps |
319 |
License Plate Lamp |
320 |
Replacement Bulbs |
320 |
Electrical System |
321 |
Electrical System Overload |
321 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
321 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
322 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
324 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
326 |
Wheels and Tires |
328 |
Tires |
328 |
All-Season Tires |
329 |
Winter Tires |
329 |
Summer Tires |
330 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
330 |
Tire Designations |
332 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
333 |
Tire Pressure |
336 |
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
337 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
338 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
339 |
Tire Inspection |
342 |
Tire Rotation |
342 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
344 |
Buying New Tires |
345 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
347 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
347 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
349 |
Wheel Replacement |
349 |
Tire Chains |
350 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
351 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
352 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
359 |
Tire Changing |
360 |
Compact Spare Tire |
366 |
Jump Starting |
367 |
Towing |
370 |
Towing the Vehicle |
370 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
370 |
Appearance Care |
371 |
Exterior Care |
371 |
Interior Care |
375 |
Floor Mats |
377 |
Service and Maintenance |
379 |
General Information |
379 |
Maintenance Schedule |
381 |
Special Application Services |
386 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
387 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
390 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
390 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
392 |
Maintenance Records |
393 |
Technical Data |
397 |
Vehicle Identification |
397 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
397 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
397 |
Vehicle Data |
398 |
Capacities and Specifications |
398 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
402 |
Customer Information |
403 |
Customer Information |
403 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
403 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
405 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
407 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
407 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
408 |
Online Owner Center |
408 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
409 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
409 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
412 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
415 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
416 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
417 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
420 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
421 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
421 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
421 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
422 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
422 |
Event Data Recorders |
422 |
OnStar® |
423 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
423 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
424 |
OnStar |
425 |
OnStar Overview |
425 |
OnStar Services |
426 |
Emergency |
426 |
Security |
426 |
Navigation |
426 |
Connections |
428 |
Diagnostics |
429 |
OnStar Additional Information |
429 |
Index |
433 |
Index_A |
433 |
Index_B |
434 |
Index_C |
434 |
Index_D |
435 |
Index_E |
436 |
Index_F |
436 |
Index_G |
437 |
Index_H |
437 |
Index_I |
438 |
Index_J |
438 |
Index_K |
438 |
Index_L |
438 |
Index_M |
439 |
Index_N |
439 |
Index_O |
439 |
Index_P |
440 |
Index_R |
441 |
Index_S |
441 |
Index_T |
443 |
Index_U |
444 |
Index_V |
444 |