Chevrolet camaro 2016 User manual

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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 92
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 150
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 316
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 334
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 344
OnStar ........................ 348
Index .................... 359

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2 Introduction
Introduction
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, and the CAMARO
Emblem are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its 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.
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
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.
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
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
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.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23161081 A First Printing ©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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:Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*:Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0:Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
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
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+: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
®
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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2NOTES

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio(s) ....................... 18
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 19
Bluetooth
®
..................... 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System . . . . . 22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 24
Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 24
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roadside Assistance
Program ...................... 25

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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0183.
2. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0147.
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0144.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0146.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0144.
4. Tap Shift (If Equipped). See
Manual Mode 0211.
Active Rev Match 0215 (if
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster 0101.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer 095.
7. Infotainment 0150.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0145.
9. Automatic Climate Control
System 0178 or Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System 0181 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Seats
011 (If Equipped).
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0209 or Manual
Transmission 0213.
11. Power Outlets 098.
12. Electric Parking Brake 0216.
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0219.
Mode Control. See Driver
Mode Control 0221.
14. Hazard Warning Flashers
0146.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
16. Audio Controls. See Steering
Wheel Controls 094.
17. Horn 095.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
093.
19. Cruise Control 0226.
Heated Steering Wheel 095 (If
Equipped).
20. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0121
(If Equipped).
21. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0112.
Hood Release (Out of View).
See Hood 0242.

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8 In Brief
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 be used
to lock and unlock the doors from up
to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button near
the bottom of the transmitter to
remove the key. The key can be
used for all locks.
Press Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0133.
Press Xtwice quickly to release
the trunk.
Press and release 7to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold 7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press 7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 026 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 027.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.

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In Brief 9
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.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 033.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door from the
outside, press Qor Kon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or use the key in the
door. The key lock cylinder is
covered with a cap. See Door Locks
034.
For Keyless Access, press the
button on the door handle when the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 027.
To lock or unlock a door from the
inside, press Qor Kon the power
door lock switch.
Pull once on a door handle to
unlock it and again to open it.
See Power Door Locks 036.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk:
.Press the trunk release button
on the lower portion of the
driver door.
.Press Xtwice quickly on the
RKE transmitter.
.Press the touch pad in the area
above the license plate after
unlocking all doors.
See Trunk 038.
Windows
The power window switches on the
driver door control all windows. The
window switch on the passenger
door is only for that window. Press
the switch to open the window. Pull
the switch to close it. See Windows
043.
The switches work when the ignition
is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained