Chevrolet 2013 Camaro

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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-43

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-31

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-45

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-58

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49

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Summary

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, remote keyless entry, and lock operation.

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

How safety belts work and how to wear them properly for maximum protection.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag locations, operation, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and installing appropriate child restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How to use the DIC to view vehicle information and messages.

Infotainment System

Phone

Connecting and using a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone for calls and voice commands.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation system.

Driving and Operating

Distracted Driving

Importance of avoiding distractions and focusing on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving

Warnings and consequences associated with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Braking

Explanation of braking action, reaction time, and tips for safe braking.

Traction Control System (TCS)

How the TCS limits wheel spin and improves traction control.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel, additives, and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

Tires

Tire Pressure

Jump Starting

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Overview of Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.