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Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5. 9-57 on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (1) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers, or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be added to the GVW because the vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12. Trailer Towing (ZL1) The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. The trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. Towing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment. See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance. . Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? If so, seal the holes when the hitch is

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