Section |
Page |
2013 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 |
10 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Trunk Release |
11 |
Seat Adjustment |
12 |
Heated Seats |
12 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
13 |
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 |
25 |
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 |
52 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
52 |
Seatback Latches |
53 |
Heated Front Seats |
54 |
Rear Seats |
55 |
Safety Belts |
56 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
57 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
58 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
62 |
Safety Belt Extender |
63 |
Safety System Check |
63 |
Safety Belt Care |
63 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
63 |
Airbag System |
64 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
66 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
68 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
69 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
70 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
70 |
Passenger Sensing System |
72 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
75 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
76 |
Airbag System Check |
77 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
77 |
Child Restraints |
78 |
Older Children |
78 |
Infants and Young Children |
80 |
Child Restraint Systems |
82 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
84 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
85 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
90 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
91 |
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat) |
93 |
Storage |
97 |
Storage Compartments |
97 |
Glove Box |
97 |
Rear Storage |
97 |
Center Console Storage |
98 |
Additional Storage Features |
98 |
Tonneau Cover |
98 |
Convenience Net |
101 |
Instruments and Controls |
103 |
Controls |
104 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
104 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
104 |
Horn |
105 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
105 |
Compass |
106 |
Clock |
106 |
Power Outlets |
107 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
108 |
Instrument Cluster |
109 |
Speedometer |
111 |
Odometer |
111 |
Trip Odometer |
111 |
Tachometer |
111 |
Fuel Gauge |
111 |
Boost Gauge (ZL1 Only) |
112 |
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge |
113 |
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge |
114 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
115 |
Transmission Temperature Gauge (Except ZL1) |
115 |
Voltmeter Gauge |
116 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
117 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
117 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
118 |
Charging System Light |
119 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
119 |
Brake System Warning Light |
122 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
123 |
Traction Off Light |
123 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
124 |
Traction Control System (TCS) OFF/StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
124 |
Tire Pressure Light |
125 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
125 |
Immobilizer Light |
126 |
High-Beam On Light |
126 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
126 |
Taillamp Indicator Light |
126 |
Cruise Control Light |
126 |
Information Displays |
127 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
127 |
Head-Up Display (HUD) |
130 |
Vehicle Messages |
135 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
135 |
Brake System Messages |
136 |
Compass Messages |
136 |
Convertible Top Messages |
136 |
Cruise Control Messages |
137 |
Door Ajar Messages |
137 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
137 |
Engine Oil Messages |
138 |
Engine Power Messages |
138 |
Fuel System Messages |
139 |
Key and Lock Messages |
139 |
Lamp Messages |
139 |
Object Detection System Messages |
140 |
Ride Control System Messages |
140 |
Airbag System Messages |
143 |
Security Messages |
143 |
Service Vehicle Messages |
143 |
Tire Messages |
143 |
Transmission Messages |
144 |
Vehicle Reminder Messages |
144 |
Vehicle Speed Messages |
144 |
Window Messages |
145 |
Vehicle Personalization |
145 |
Universal Remote System |
148 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
148 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
151 |
Lighting |
153 |
Exterior Lighting |
153 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
153 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
154 |
Flash-to-Pass |
154 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
154 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
155 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
156 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
156 |
Front Fog Lamps |
157 |
Interior Lighting |
157 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
157 |
Dome Lamps |
158 |
Lighting Features |
158 |
Entry Lighting |
158 |
Theater Dimming |
158 |
Battery Load Management |
158 |
Battery Power Protection |
159 |
Infotainment System |
161 |
Introduction |
161 |
Infotainment |
161 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
162 |
Overview |
162 |
Operation |
164 |
Radio |
167 |
AM-FM Radio |
167 |
Satellite Radio |
169 |
Radio Reception |
171 |
Backglass Antenna |
172 |
Diversity Antenna System |
173 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
173 |
Audio Players |
173 |
CD Player |
173 |
Auxiliary Devices |
175 |
Phone |
180 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
180 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
182 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
185 |
Climate Controls |
193 |
Climate Control Systems |
193 |
Air Vents |
195 |
Maintenance |
196 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
196 |
Driving and Operating |
197 |
Driving Information |
198 |
Distracted Driving |
198 |
Defensive Driving |
199 |
Drunk Driving |
199 |
Control of a Vehicle |
199 |
Braking |
199 |
Steering |
200 |
Off-Road Recovery |
201 |
Loss of Control |
201 |
Racing or Other Competitive Driving |
202 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
204 |
Highway Hypnosis |
205 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
205 |
Winter Driving |
206 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
207 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
208 |
Starting and Operating |
212 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
212 |
Front Fascia |
213 |
Ignition Positions |
213 |
Starting the Engine |
215 |
Engine Heater |
216 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
217 |
Shifting Into Park |
218 |
Shifting out of Park |
219 |
Parking (Manual Transmission) |
220 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
220 |
Active Fuel Management® |
220 |
Engine Exhaust |
221 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
222 |
Automatic Transmission |
222 |
Manual Mode |
225 |
Manual Transmission |
228 |
Brakes |
230 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
230 |
Parking Brake |
231 |
Brake Assist |
232 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
232 |
Ride Control Systems |
233 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
233 |
StabiliTrak® System |
234 |
Competitive Driving Mode |
235 |
Limited-Slip Rear Axle |
238 |
Selective Ride Control |
239 |
Cruise Control |
240 |
Object Detection Systems |
242 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
242 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
243 |
Fuel |
245 |
Recommended Fuel |
245 |
Gasoline Specifications |
246 |
California Fuel Requirements |
246 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
247 |
Fuel Additives |
247 |
Filling the Tank |
248 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
249 |
Towing |
250 |
General Towing Information |
250 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
250 |
Trailer Towing (Except ZL1) |
253 |
Trailer Towing (ZL1) |
254 |
Towing Equipment |
254 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
255 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
255 |
Vehicle Care |
257 |
General Information |
259 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
259 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
259 |
Accessories and Modifications |
259 |
Vehicle Checks |
260 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
260 |
Hood |
261 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
262 |
Engine Cover |
268 |
Engine Oil |
269 |
Engine Oil Life System |
271 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
272 |
Manual Transmission Fluid |
272 |
Hydraulic Clutch |
273 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except ZL1) |
273 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) |
275 |
Cooling System (Except ZL1 Engine) |
276 |
Cooling System (ZL1 Engine Only) |
277 |
Cooling System (Intercooler) |
278 |
Engine Coolant |
279 |
Engine Overheating |
284 |
Power Steering Fluid (LFX) |
285 |
Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3 and ZL1) |
286 |
Washer Fluid |
286 |
Brakes |
287 |
Brake Fluid |
288 |
Battery |
289 |
Rear Axle |
290 |
Starter Switch Check |
290 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
290 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
291 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
291 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
291 |
Windshield Replacement |
292 |
Headlamp Aiming |
292 |
Bulb Replacement |
293 |
Halogen Bulbs |
293 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
293 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) |
293 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Uplevel Vehicle) |
294 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
295 |
Fog Lamps |
295 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps |
296 |
License Plate Lamp |
296 |
Replacement Bulbs |
297 |
Electrical System |
297 |
Electrical System Overload |
297 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
298 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
298 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
301 |
Rear Compartment Fuse Block |
303 |
Wheels and Tires |
305 |
Tires |
305 |
All-Season Tires |
306 |
Winter Tires |
306 |
Summer Tires |
306 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
307 |
Tire Designations |
309 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
309 |
Tire Pressure |
312 |
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
313 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
314 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
315 |
Tire Inspection |
318 |
Tire Rotation |
319 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
320 |
Buying New Tires |
321 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
322 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
323 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
324 |
Wheel Replacement |
325 |
Tire Chains |
325 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
326 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
328 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
334 |
Tire Changing |
335 |
Compact Spare Tire |
340 |
Jump Starting |
341 |
Towing |
344 |
Towing the Vehicle |
344 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
344 |
Appearance Care |
345 |
Exterior Care |
345 |
Interior Care |
348 |
Floor Mats |
351 |
Service and Maintenance |
353 |
General Information |
353 |
Maintenance Schedule |
354 |
Special Application Services |
360 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
361 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
364 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
364 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
366 |
Maintenance Records |
368 |
Technical Data |
373 |
Vehicle Identification |
373 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
373 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
373 |
Vehicle Data |
374 |
Capacities and Specifications |
374 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
377 |
Customer Information |
379 |
Customer Information |
380 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) |
380 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) |
382 |
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) |
383 |
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) |
383 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) |
384 |
Online Owner Center |
384 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) |
385 |
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) |
385 |
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) |
389 |
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) |
391 |
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) |
391 |
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada) |
392 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
395 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
396 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
396 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
396 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
397 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
397 |
Event Data Recorders |
397 |
OnStar® |
398 |
Infotainment System |
398 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
398 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
399 |
OnStar |
401 |
OnStar Overview |
401 |
OnStar Services |
402 |
Emergency |
402 |
Security |
402 |
Navigation |
403 |
Connections |
404 |
Diagnostics |
405 |
OnStar Additional Information |
405 |
Index |
411 |
Index_A |
411 |
Index_B |
412 |
Index_C |
412 |
Index_D |
413 |
Index_E |
414 |
Index_F |
414 |
Index_G |
415 |
Index_H |
415 |
Index_I |
416 |
Index_J |
416 |
Index_K |
416 |
Index_L |
416 |
Index_M |
417 |
Index_N |
417 |
Index_O |
417 |
Index_P |
418 |
Index_R |
418 |
Index_S |
419 |
Index_T |
420 |
Index_U |
421 |
Index_V |
422 |