2013 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - Page 215

Driving and Operating key is in the ignition. If the ignition becomes difficult to turn, see Keys on page 2‑1. uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on page 10‑85. If charging or jump starting the battery does not work, locate the hole below the ignition lock. Insert a flat bladed tool or another key from the key chain into the opening. When the lever can be felt, actuate the lever toward the driver and remove the key from the ignition. 9-19 Key Lock Release Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. Vehicles with an automatic transmission are equipped with an electronic key lock release system. The key lock release is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park). The key lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.