Chevrolet Camaro 2015 Owner's Manual

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

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

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

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

Performance and

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

Keys, Doors, and

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

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

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

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

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-48

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

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 . . . . . . . 9-18

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-34

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-38

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-48

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-61

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

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

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

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-44

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56

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Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96

Towing the Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 10-99

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . 10-100

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-2

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

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This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CAMARO, Z/28, 1LE and ZL1, and the CAMARO Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its

that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23121192 A First Printing

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

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Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual

Caution

{

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

(if equipped)

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

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+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-10

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Instrument Panel

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

Initial Drive Information

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

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-8

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-14

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-14

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Universal Remote System . . . 1-16

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-18

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18

Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . 1-19

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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1. Air Vents on page 8-3.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals on page 6-4.

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2.

Flash-to-Pass on page 6-2.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-24.

3. Tap Shift (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9-31.

4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.

5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

6. Light Sensor. See Automatic

10. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6-1.

Front Fog Lamps on page 6-5

(If Equipped).

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5.

11. Cruise Control on page 9-45.

12. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2.

13. Horn on page 5-3.

14. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

15. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-28 (If Equipped).

16. Climate Control Systems on

page 8-1.

Headlamp System on page 6-3.

7. Infotainment on page 7-1.

8. Hood Release (Out of View). See Hood on page 10-5.

9. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-16.

17. Transmission Temperature

Gauge (Except ZL1) on page 5-13 (If Equipped).

Voltmeter Gauge on page 5-13

(If Equipped).

Engine Oil Temperature Gauge on page 5-11 (If Equipped).

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge on page 5-10 (If Equipped).

18. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-38.

Performance Traction Management (PTM). See

Competitive Driving Mode on page 9-40 (ZL1 or Z/28

Models Only).

19. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission on page 9-28 or Manual Transmission on page 9-34.

20. Power Outlets on page 5-5.

21. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-4.

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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter may work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. If equipped with remote start, the engine may be started from up to 60 m (197 ft) away outside the vehicle.

With Remote Start Shown

Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.

K to unlock the driver door or

Press all doors.

Press

Q to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-42.

Press and hold trunk.

Y to open the

Press and release vehicle locator.

Press and hold three seconds to sound the panic alarm.

7 again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

7 to initiate

7 for at least

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold

least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

/ for at

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When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold

until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door:

To lock the door from the inside, use the door lock knob on the top of the door.

To unlock the door from inside, pull the handle once. Pulling the handle again unlatches the door.

From the outside turn the key clockwise or counterclockwise,

or press Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Door Locks on page 2-7 or

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3.

Q or K on the Remote

Power Door Locks

If equipped, there is a power door lock switch on the instrument panel and on the front door panels.

Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Power Door Locks on page 2-7.

Trunk Release

To open the trunk, press the trunk release button on the lower portion of the driver door, or press and

hold

Y on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Trunk on page 2-9.

Windows

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The power window switches on the driver door control all windows. The window switch on the passenger

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

door is only for that window. Press the front of the switch down to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. See Windows on page 2-15.

The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23.

High Performance Seat Shown,

Other Manual Seats Similar

To adjust the seat, if equipped:

1. Lift the handle under the seat to unlock it.

2. Slide the seat and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Power Seats

High Performance Seat Shown,

Other Power Seats Similar

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down.

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Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the vertical control forward or rearward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.

Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Two lights indicate the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest.

See Heated Front Seats on page 3-6.

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Safety Belts

Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper

If available, press L or M to turn on the heated seat. A light indicates this feature is on.

To operate, the engine must be running.

position.

If equipped with high performance seats, the front seat head restraints cannot be adjusted.

See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:

Safety Belts on page 3-8.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-9.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-10.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-36.

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Passenger Sensing System

The passenger airbag status indicator lights are visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-15.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

United States

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-22.

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Outside power mirrors have controls on the driver door armrest.

To adjust each mirror:

1. Press the switch to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four sides on

h (control pad) to adjust the

the mirror.

3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-14.

Interior

Adjust the inside rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle.

If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind.

If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Cleaning the Mirror

Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

To change the settings, press the following:

( : Turns the lamp off, even when

a door is open.

H : Turns the lamp on

automatically when a door is opened.

' : Turns the lamp on.

For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel, on the outboard side of the steering wheel.

There are four positions:

P : Briefly turn to this position to

turn the automatic light control off or on again. When released, the control returns to the AUTO position.

AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

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5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

# : Press to turn the fog lamps on

or off. The fog lamps come on together with the parking lamps, taillamps, sidemarker lamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2.

Front Fog Lamps on page 6-5.

The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

8 : For a single wipe, briefly move

the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

n L : Pull the windshield wiper

lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

1. Fan Control

2. Heated Seats (If Equipped)

3. Temperature Control

4. Air Delivery Mode Controls

5. Air Conditioning (If Equipped)

6. Defrost

7. Rear Window Defogger

8. Recirculation

See Climate Control Systems on page 8-1.

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Tap Shift

Tap Shift allows the driver to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in M (Manual Mode) or D (Drive). Vehicles with this feature have indicators on the steering wheel. The controls are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left control to downshift, and the right control to upshift. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates the gear the vehicle is in.

Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode

Vehicles with axle code GW8 have an ERS mode. ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission with fully automatic gear selection. This can help control the vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer. The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the

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instrument cluster. When using the ERS mode a number will display next to the M, indicating the current maximum gear allowed.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the back of the steering wheel, to increase or decrease the gear range available.

See Manual Mode on page 9-31.

Manual Transmission

One to Four Shift Message (V8 Only)

When this message comes on, you can only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second). The message will be displayed in the Driver Information Center. See Manual Transmission on page 9-34.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

The base radio is included in this manual. See Infotainment on page 7-1. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

Radio(s)

VOL/ O : Press to turn the system

on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM if equipped.

MENU/SELECT: Turn to select radio stations.

7 : Press to seek the

SEEK

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SEEK 6 : Press to seek the next radio station or track.

Buttons 1−6: Press to save and select favorite stations.

INFO: Press to show available information about the current station or track.

For more information about these and other radio features, see Overview on page 7-2.

Storing a Favorite Station

Stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set.

To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding numeric button 1−6 until the station can be heard again.

For more information, see “Storing and Retrieving Favorites” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-7.

Setting the Clock

Adjusting the Time and Date

The clock menu can only be used with the radio on while in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date.

3. Select Set Time or Set Date.

4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to adjust the highlighted value.

5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the next value.

6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date

menu, press the at any time or press the MENU/ SELECT knob after adjusting the minutes or year.

Setting the 12/24 Hour Format

1. Press the CONFIG button.

2. Select Time and Date.

3. Highlight 12 hr / 24 hr Format.

/ BACK button

4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock, see Clock on page 5-4.

Satellite Radio

If equipped, vehicles with a SiriusXM valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service

SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

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Refer to:

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio on page 7-9.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console bin. External devices such as iPods laptop computers, MP3 players, and USB drives may be connected, depending on the audio system.

See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-14.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

on page 7-25 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-21 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-20.

Steering Wheel Controls

Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

b / g : Press to interact with the

available Bluetooth or OnStar systems.

$ / i : Press to silence the

vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. If equipped with Bluetooth or OnStar, press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.

_ SRC ^ : Press to select an audio

source.

Turn up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station, CD, or MP3 track.

x −: Press + to increase the

volume; press − to decrease the volume.

See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2.

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Cruise Control

hold upward to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

SET/−: Press the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed.

See Cruise Control on page 9-45.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the center of

1 : Press to turn the system on

and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.

the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

RES/+: If there is a set speed in memory, press the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or

1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

w / x : Use the band to scroll

through the items in each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-24.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-49.

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Parking Assist

If equipped, this system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.

See Parking Assist on page 9-48.

Power Outlets

The vehicle has two accessory power outlets; one is below the climate control system and the other is inside the center console storage. They can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or an MP3 player.

The accessory power outlets do not work when the key is removed from the ignition and the driver door is opened. This helps to preserve the battery life of the vehicle.

See Power Outlets on page 5-5.

Universal Remote System

If equipped this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.

Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system.

See Universal Remote System on page 5-48.

Sunroof

The ignition must be in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof. See Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23.

On vehicles with a sunroof, the switch is on the overhead console.

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Convertible

If equipped, the convertible top can be lowered and stowed under the tonneau cover behind the rear seat. For step-by-step instructions, see Convertible Top on page 2-19.

Open/Close: Press and hold the rear or front of the switch to open or close the sunroof.

Express-open: Press and release the rear of the switch two times to express-open the sunroof.

Vent: Press and release the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof.

See Sunroof on page 2-17.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

StabiliTrak assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak

button

g on the console in front

of the shift lever.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn traction control back on.

i illuminates.

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To turn off both traction control and electronic stability control, press and hold the TCS/

StabiliTrak button console in front of the shift lever.

g on the

i and g illuminate.

Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-38.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-67.

Engine Oil Life System

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter.

The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver

Information Center (DIC) on page 5-24.

2. Press and hold the SET/CLR button on the DIC while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-19.

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Car Wash Guidelines

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Some automatic car washes can cause damage to the vehicle, wheels, or convertible top, if equipped. Automatic car washes are not recommended, due to lack of clearance for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels. See "Washing the Vehicle" under Exterior Care

on page 10-100

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel

molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled

maintenance. mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

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Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-243-8872

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program.

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar

This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Doors

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-14

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-14

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . 2-11

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-12

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Keys

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The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks.

If it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick.

Press the key release button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key.

If it becomes difficult to turn the ignition key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick.

See your dealer if a new key is needed.

If locked out of the vehicle, see

Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12.

If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The RKE transmitter may work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. If equipped with remote start, the engine may be started from up to 60 m (197 ft) away outside the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-2.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-42.

If the passenger door is open when

Q is pressed, all doors lock.

If the driver door is open when pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if enabled through vehicle personalization.

Pressing system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-11.

Q may also arm the alarm

K (Unlock): Press to unlock the

driver door or all doors. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-42.

The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-42.

Pressing system. See Vehicle Alarm System

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Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors.

on page 2-11.

Y (Remote Trunk Release):

Press and hold to open the trunk.

K will disarm the alarm

Q is

7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic

Alarm): Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times.

Press and hold three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the

turn signals flash until again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN.

7 for at least

7 is pressed

/ (Remote Vehicle Start):

If equipped, press and release and then immediately press and

hold

/ for at least four seconds to

start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5.

The RKE transmitter buttons will not operate when the key is in the ignition.

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