Chevrolet 2011 Camaro User Manual

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-30
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-38
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-46
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-60
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95

Chevrolet 2011 Camaro Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2011 Camaro
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Key information for first-time driving, including keyless entry and remote start.

Vehicle Features

Description of various vehicle features like audio system, Bluetooth, and cruise control.

Performance and Maintenance

Information on traction control, StabiliTrak, towing, and tire pressure monitoring.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on keys, remote keyless entry, door locks, and lockout protection.

Vehicle Security

Information on the anti-theft alarm system and immobilizer operation.

Windows

Operation of power windows, including express-up and anti-pinch features.

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Proper use, types, and importance of safety belts for occupant protection.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag types, locations, inflation, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for using child seats, LATCH system, and proper placement.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, compass, clock, and power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Vehicle Messages

Information on system messages, including battery, brake, engine, and tire pressure alerts.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamps, including headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, and hazard flashers.

Interior Lighting

Controls for instrument panel illumination and dome lamps.

Infotainment System

Radio

Information on AM-FM radio, RDS, selecting stations, and radio menus.

Phone

Details on Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, making calls, and managing contacts.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidelines on defensive driving, drunk driving, vehicle control, braking, and steering.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for ignition positions, starting the engine, and retained accessory power.

Brakes

Information on the Antilock Brake System (ABS), parking brake, and brake assist.

Cruise Control

How to set, resume, increase, decrease, and end cruise control.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic service tasks like checking fluids, filters, and belts.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire inspection, rotation, pressure, replacement, and terminology.

Jump Starting

Instructions and warnings for safely jump starting a vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Recommended maintenance schedule based on mileage and time intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Specifications for engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and other service fluids.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and service parts identification label.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for various vehicle systems like engine oil, coolant, and fuel tank.

Customer Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle data recording, privacy, and event data recorders.