Page 1: Table Of Contents
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-97 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited savant: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols Caution To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-13 Satellite Radio ....1-13 Portable Audio Devices .
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-3. 10. Exterior Lamp Controls on Engine Oil Pressure Gauge on page 6-1. page 5-10. 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 18. Traction Control/Electronic page 6-4.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can Information be used for the ignition and all locks. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on and remain on as vehicle locator. To lock or unlock a door: long as the engine is running. The Press and hold for at least doors will be locked and the climate To lock the door from the inside,...
Page 12: Trunk Release
In Brief Trunk Release door is only for that window. Press Seat Adjustment the front of the switch down to open To open the trunk, press the trunk Manual Seats the window. Pull the switch up to release button on the lower portion close it.
Page 13: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief Raise or lower the entire seat by See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. Press the button once for the moving the entire horizontal highest setting. With each press of Power Seats control up or down. the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, See Power Seat Adjustment on and then the off setting.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights are visible on the System overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-15. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico...
Page 15: Steering Wheel Adjustment
In Brief 2. Press one of the four sides on Steering Wheel Interior Lighting (control pad) to adjust the Adjustment Dome Lamps 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.
Page 16: Exterior Lighting
1-10 In Brief Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. : Press to turn the fog lamps on or off.
Page 17: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-11 INT: Move the lever up to INT for Climate Controls intermittent wipes, then turn The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be INT band up for more controlled with this system. frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Transmission the vehicle's speed while driving Manual Transmission downhill or towing a trailer. The One to Four Shift Message Automatic Transmission vehicle has an electronic shift (V8 Only) position indicator within the Tap Shift instrument cluster. When using the Tap Shift allows the driver to ERS mode a number will display manually control the automatic...
Page 19: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-13 Vehicle Features Storing a Favorite Station 5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to select the next value. Stations from all bands can be Radio(s) 6. To save the time or date and stored in the favorite lists in any return to the Time and Date order.
Page 20: Steering Wheel Controls
1-14 In Brief SiriusXM Satellite Radio laptop computers, MP3 players, and Steering Wheel Controls USB drives may be connected, Service depending on the audio system. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-14. based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 21: Infotainment System
In Brief 1-15 Cruise Control accelerate. If cruise control is : Press to silence the already active, use to increase vehicle speakers only. Press again vehicle speed. to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, SET/ : Move the thumbwheel down press to reject an incoming call, briefly to set the speed and activate or end a current call.
Page 22: Power Outlets
1-16 In Brief Driver Information Rear Vision Power Outlets Center (DIC) Camera (RVC) The vehicle has two accessory power outlets; one is below the The DIC display is in the center of If equipped, RVC displays a view of climate control system and the other the instrument cluster.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 devices such as garage door Convertible openers, security systems, and If equipped, the convertible top can home automation devices. be lowered and stowed under the Read the instructions completely tonneau cover behind the rear seat. before attempting to program the For step-by-step instructions, see Universal Remote system.
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
1-18 In Brief Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button Performance and Tire Pressure Monitor again to turn traction control Maintenance This vehicle may have a Tire back on. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). To turn off both traction control Traction Control/ and electronic stability control, press and hold the TCS/ Electronic Stability StabiliTrak button...
Page 25: Car Wash Guidelines
In Brief 1-19 The low tire pressure warning light Resetting the Oil Life System Car Wash Guidelines may come on in cool weather when 1. Display the REMAINING OIL the vehicle is first started, and then LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Caution turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 26: Roadside Assistance Program
Connection, and Diagnostic limits or drive more slowly when Services. See OnStar Overview on Canada: 1-800-268-6800 conditions require. page 14-1. New Chevrolet owners are Keep vehicle tires properly automatically enrolled in the inflated. Roadside Assistance Program. Combine several trips into a See Roadside Assistance Program single trip.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-14 Keys Heated Mirrors .
Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 13-15. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key that is part of the Remote Press the key release button on the...
Page 29: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to (RKE) System Operation indicate locking. See Locking Feedback under Vehicle The RKE transmitter may work up to Personalization on page 5-43. 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows The buttons on the keys are 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and Pressing will disarm the disabled when there is a key in the remove the key. theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle ignition. Alarm System on page 2-11. 3.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows This procedure will take Battery Replacement Remote Vehicle Start approximately 30 minutes to If equipped, this feature allows the complete for the first key. The Caution engine to be started from outside vehicle must be off and all of the the vehicle.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Other conditions can affect the The engine will continue to run The vehicle's ignition must be performance of the transmitter. See for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps changed to ON/RUN/START and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for a 10-minute time extension. then back to OFF before the remote System on page 2-2.
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows The engine coolant temperature The doors can also be unlocked Warning (Continued) is too high. from the inside by pulling the door handle. Pulling the door handle The oil pressure is low. doors should be locked again unlatches the door.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking If equipped, there is a power door This feature delays the locking of lock switch on the instrument panel the doors until five seconds after all and on the front door panels. doors are closed.
Page 35: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Doors When the doors are closed, the When locking is requested with the Trunk ignition is on, and the shift lever is driver door open and the key in the moved out of P (Park) for automatic ignition, all the doors will lock and transmissions, or the vehicle speed then the driver door will unlock.
Page 36 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows For automatic transmissions, the Emergency Trunk Release Warning (Continued) vehicle must be in P (Park). For Lock (Convertible Only) manual transmissions, the vehicle Adjust the climate control must be off, or stationary with the system to a setting that parking brake set.
Page 37: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 3. Firmly turn the key clockwise to Vehicle Security unlatch the trunk lid. This vehicle has theft-deterrent 4. Remove the key. features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Vehicle Alarm System Caution...
Page 38 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows On Solid: Vehicle is secured The vehicle alarm system will not Disarming the System during the delay to arm the system. arm if the doors are locked with To disarm the system or turn off the the key.
Page 39: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 How to Detect a Tamper The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the disarmed when the vehicle is immobilizer light stays on, there is a Condition started with the correct key. The key problem with the system.
Page 40: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Turn Signal Indicator If equipped, an arrow on the mirror Convex Mirrors flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Warning Heated Mirrors A convex mirror can make things, For vehicles with heated mirrors: like other vehicles, look farther (Rear Window Defogger):...
Page 41: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped with a manual rearview Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror, push the tab forward for Warning daytime use and pull it for nighttime Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless use to avoid glare from the view of the area behind your...
Page 42: Power Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows the front of the switch down to open the top of the window inward while the window. Pull the switch up to closing the door so the top of the close it. window goes under the roof seal. Warning The switches work when the ignition Express Window Operation...
Page 43: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Express Window Anti-Pinch To program each front window: Warning (Continued) Feature 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN, close all doors. When express-up is active, the express override, make sure that window will auto-reverse if there is all people and obstructions are 2.
Page 44: Roof
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: Press and release the rear of If the sunshade is closed, it opens the switch to vent the sunroof. automatically when the sunroof opens past the vented position. Sunroof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ If equipped, the sunroof switch is on Caution...
Page 45: Convertible Top
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Convertible Top Caution Power Operation Do not open the convertible top if: Objects are in the storage area that could damage it or break the glass rear window. The top is wet or dirty. This can cause stains, mildew or Dirt and debris may collect on the damage the inside of the...
Page 46 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Remove all objects on or above Caution the rear trunk partition. 5. Close the trunk. If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle 6. Start the engine. is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 If the convertible top is operated 2. Remove the tonneau cover if Warning multiple times, the engine should be installed. See Tonneau Cover on running to prevent drain on the page 4-3. Placing hands on the top of the vehicle's battery.
Page 48 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Operation of the convertible top 3. Move any objects that have cannot be attempted for five minutes fallen against the convertible top after the last time the convertible top inside the trunk. switch was pressed if the convertible top was opened repeatedly within a short time and the top has stopped functioning.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 clockwise. The convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a 5.
Page 50 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top, and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric. Do not use detergents, harsh cleaners, solvents, or bleaching agents. Wet the entire vehicle and wash the top evenly to avoid spots or rings.
Page 51 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-13 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-26 Restraints Safety Belt Extender .
Page 52: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints If equipped with base seats, the vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. If equipped with high performance seats, the vehicle s front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted.
Page 53: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Position Height Adjustment Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. High Performance Seat Shown, Base Manual Seat Shown, High Other Manual Seats Similar...
Page 54: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seat Adjustment Warning moving the entire horizontal control up or down. Sitting in a reclined position when Reclining Seatbacks the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Page 55: Seatback Latches
Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches Warning (Continued) Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, lift the seatback and manually push it rearward until it locks in place. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 56: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Remote Start Auto Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on Warning automatically during a remote start. If you cannot feel temperature They are canceled when the ignition is turned on.
Page 57: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback down: Warning A safety belt that is improperly Caution routed, not properly attached, On convertible models, there is a or twisted will not provide the speaker between the two rear protection needed in a crash. The seating positions on the seatback.
Page 58: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 59: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts...
Page 60: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-10 Seats and Restraints would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is abdomen. This could cause adjustable, so you can sit up All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. straight.
Page 61: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Seats and Restraints 3-11 If the shoulder portion of a Position the release button on passenger belt is pulled out all the buckle so that the safety belt the way, the child restraint could be quickly unbuckled if locking feature may be engaged. necessary.
Page 62 3-12 Seats and Restraints They can help tighten the safety shoulder belt, the comfort guide belts during the early stages of a positions the shoulder belt away moderate to severe frontal, from the neck and head. near-frontal, or rear crash if the There is one guide for each threshold conditions for pretensioner outboard passenger position in the...
Page 63: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Seats and Restraints 3-13 To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide. Slide of the body are best able to take the guide onto the clip, leaving only belt restraining forces.
Page 64: Safety Belt Extender
3-14 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces.
Page 65: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt Warning system was not being used at the...
Page 66 3-16 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags in your vehicle Here are the most important things Warning will have the word AIRBAG in the to know about the airbag system: trim or on a label near the Because airbags inflate with great deployment opening.
Page 67: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3-28 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-30.
Page 68 3-18 Seats and Restraints Coupe Models, Driver Side Shown, Convertible Models, Driver Side Coupe Models, Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Shown, Passenger Side Similar Passenger Side Similar On coupe models, the seat-mounted On convertible models, the On coupe models, the roof-rail side impact airbags for the driver seat-mounted side impact airbags airbags for the driver, front outboard...
Page 69: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-19 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at or even death.
Page 70: What Makes An Airbag
3-20 Seats and Restraints Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, are designed to inflate in moderate say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact to severe side crashes, depending inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle.
Page 71: What Will You See After
Seats and Restraints 3-21 What Will You See after inflate. You can lock the doors, turn Warning off the interior lamps, and turn off an Airbag Inflates? the hazard warning flashers by When an airbag inflates, there using the controls for those After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 72 3-22 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-23 occupant and determine if the front The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) outboard passenger frontal airbag designed to turn off the front should be allowed to inflate or not. outboard passenger frontal airbag if: forward-facing child restraint can According to accident statistics, The front outboard passenger be seriously injured or killed if the...
Page 74 3-24 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing For some children who have If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the front outgrown child restraints and for Child Restraint outboard passenger frontal airbag, very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed the off indicator will light and stay lit sensing system may or may not turn...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-25 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 76 3-26 Seats and Restraints aftermarket equipment except when purchase a service manual, see Warning (Continued) approved by GM for your specific Service Publications Ordering vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Information on page 13-11. ride in the front outboard the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on passenger seat, if the passenger page 3-26 for more information Warning...
Page 77: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-27 operation of the airbag system can of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check also be affected by changing or interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need moving any parts of the front seats, passenger sensing system.
Page 78: Child Restraints
3-28 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 80: Infants And Young Children
3-30 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Every time infants and young Warning (Continued) children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by the front outboard seat, always appropriate child restraints. Neither move the front passenger seat as the vehicle's safety belt system nor far back as it will go.
Page 82 3-32 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor To reduce the risk of neck and any bony structure. This alone vehicle in which it will be used. head injury during a crash, infants could cause serious or fatal For most basic types of child...
Page 83: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 84: Where To Put The
3-34 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Whenever possible, children aged Child restraints and booster seats Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in vary considerably in size, and some a rear seating position. may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe. No one can better than others.
Page 86: Latch System
3-36 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 88 3-38 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Rear Seat Convertible Model Lower Anchors Anchor Locations Rear Seat Coupe Model To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Top Tether Anchors Convertible top models do not have Securing a Child Restraint top tether anchors to be used to Designed for the LATCH secure a child restraint in any System seating position. Be sure to use an anchor on the Warning same side of the vehicle as the If a LATCH-type child restraint is...
Page 90 3-40 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one Warning Warning (Continued) child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, page 3-34.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-41 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to the child restraint 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower instructions and the attachments on the child following instructions: restraint to the lower anchors.
Page 92: Rear Seat
3-42 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a Warning rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-43 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 94: Passenger Seat
3-44 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Right Front manufacturer instructions A child in a rear-facing child Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Put the child restraint on Warning (Continued) position without a top tether anchor the seat. if a national or local law requires If the seat has a safety belt Secure rear-facing child restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if guide, remove the safety belt...
Page 96 3-46 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Try to pull the belt out of the To remove the child restraint, retractor to make sure the unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and retractor is locked. If the let it return to the stowed position. retractor is not locked, repeat If the seat has a safety belt guide, Steps 5 and 6.
Page 98 3-48 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 99: Glove Box
Storage Storage Storage The trunk partition attaches to the sides of the trunk to protect the Compartments convertible top or can be rolled up and stored when the convertible top Storage Compartments is up. Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Glove Box .
Page 100: Center Console Storage
Storage 1. Pull the handle (3) toward the Center Console Storage rear of the trunk while pulling up To open, lift the latch on the front to release the trunk partition (2) edge of the armrest. from the brackets (1). There is an accessory power outlet.
Page 101: Tonneau Cover
Storage Additional Storage Features Tonneau Cover Installation 1. Remove the tonneau cover storage bag from the trunk and remove the tonneau cover. 3. Fold the sides of the tonneau 4. Insert the tab (1) under the cover over. Attach the cord (1) at trim (2) on both sides.
Page 102 Storage Removal 5. Push the outside rim (1) of the 6. Push the edge (2) of the center tonneau cover under the vehicle of the tonneau cover (1) under trim (2) on both sides. the vehicle trim (3). 1. Grip the tonneau cover at the notch and pull back to release the tab on both sides.
Page 103: Convenience Net
Storage Convenience Net For vehicles with a convenience net inside the trunk, it can be used to secure loose items. 2. Fold the sides of the tonneau cover over and remove the cord (1) from the post (2) on the back seat rear panel on both sides.
Page 104 Storage NOTES...
Page 105 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-12 Driver Information Controls Transmission Temperature Center (DIC) ....5-24 Gauge (Except ZL1) .
Page 106: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-41 Controls 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Vehicle Reminder steering wheel in place. Messages ....5-42 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Vehicle Speed Messages .
Page 107: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn (Press to Talk): For vehicles ® ® with Bluetooth or OnStar , press to Press on the steering wheel pad interact with those systems. See to sound the horn. Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-25 or Bluetooth Windshield Wiper/Washer (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-21 or Bluetooth (Overview)
Page 108: Compass
Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking long the windshield washer had Avoid covering the GPS antenna, been activated. See Washer Fluid located on the roof, for long periods If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ on page 10-38 for information on of time with objects that may OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, filling the windshield washer fluid...
Page 109: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Setting the Time and Date 4. Press the MENU/SELECT knob Certain power accessory plugs may to select the 12 hour or 24 hour not be compatible with the 1. Press the CONFIG button. display format. accessory power outlet and could 2.
Page 110: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 111: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster V8 English Shown, V6, Metric, and Manual Transmission Similar...
Page 112 Instruments and Controls ZL1 English Shown, Z/28, Metric, and Manual Transmission Similar...
Page 113: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See Driver vehicle's speed in either kilometers Information Center (DIC) on per hour (km/h) or miles per page 5-24. hour (mph).
Page 114: Engine Oil Pressure
5-10 Instruments and Controls When the fuel tank is low on fuel, a Engine Oil Pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds FUEL LEVEL LOW message will per square inch) when the engine is Gauge appear on the Driver Information running.
Page 115: Engine Oil Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Engine Oil Temperature Caution (Continued) Gauge range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. A reading in the low pressure zone can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-12 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Transmission Temperature Gauge Temperature Gauge (Except ZL1) English Metric This gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge Metric pointer moves to the H or the shaded area, the engine coolant is operating hotter than normal. It is acceptable if this happens during aggressive driving or race track usage.
Page 117: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 reading in the red area and/or a Voltmeter Gauge The vehicle's charging system message appears in the Driver regulates voltage based on the state Information Center (DIC), the of charge of the battery. It is normal vehicle must be stopped and the for the voltmeter to fluctuate.
Page 118: Safety Belt Reminders
5-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder if an object is put on the seat such There is a passenger safety belt Light as a briefcase, handbag, grocery reminder light near the passenger...
Page 119: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-15 The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after for several seconds when the several seconds, the status Indicator vehicle is started. If the light does indicator will light either ON or OFF, not come on then, have it fixed or either the on or off symbol, to let The vehicle has a passenger...
Page 120: Charging System Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. maintain a clean environment. The Warning It should go out when the engine is malfunction indicator lamp comes started. on when the vehicle is placed in If the airbag readiness light ever ON/RUN as a check to show it is If the light stays on or comes on comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-17 assists the service technician in To prevent more serious damage to Caution (Continued) correctly diagnosing any the vehicle: malfunction. Reduce vehicle speed. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause Avoid hard accelerations. Caution this light to come on.
Page 122 5-18 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Check that the fuel cap is fully installed.
Page 123: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-19 happen if the 12-volt battery has If, while driving, the light comes on recently been replaced or run and a brake message comes on the down. The diagnostic system is Driver Information Center (DIC), pull designed to evaluate critical off the road and stop carefully.
Page 124: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-20 Instruments and Controls The brake message remains on until If the light comes on while driving, Traction Off Light the MENU button is pressed. The stop as soon as it is safely possible brake light remains until the problem and turn off the vehicle.
Page 125: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on controlling the vehicle. Turn on the and flashing, the TCS and/or the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively the warning light turns off. working.
Page 126: Tire Pressure Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light This light should come on briefly as will come on at every ignition cycle.
Page 127: Immobilizer Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Immobilizer Light High-Beam On Light Taillamp Indicator Light The immobilizer light should come This light comes on when the This light comes on when the on briefly as the engine is started. high-beam headlamps are in use. taillamps are in use.
Page 128: Information Displays Driver Information
5-24 Instruments and Controls Information Displays The bottom of the DIC display is also used to return to or exit shows what position the shift lever the last screen displayed on is in (automatic transmission only), the DIC. Driver Information the odometer, and the direction the Trip/Fuel Menu Items Center (DIC)
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Trip 1 and Trip 2 number reflects only the Turn-by-Turn approximate average fuel economy The Trip display shows the current This display is used for the OnStar that the vehicle has right now, distance traveled, in either Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
Page 130 5-26 Instruments and Controls Unit When the remaining oil life is low, Coolant Temperature the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Move the band up or down to switch This display, available on some message will appear on the display. between US or Metric when the Unit vehicles, shows the temperature of See Engine Oil Messages on display is active.
Page 131 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Speed Warning Lap Timer The battery voltage display shows the current battery voltage. The Speed Warning allows the driver to The Lap Timer display shows total vehicle's charging system regulates set a speed that they do not want to time, lap times, top speed, average voltage based on the state of the exceed.
Page 132: Head-Up Display (Hud)
5-28 Instruments and Controls Acceleration If equipped with HUD, some The tap shift gear will appear on the information concerning the HUD if the vehicle has tap shift and Longitudinal and lateral operation of the vehicle is projected it is active. The shift timing lights accelerations are displayed showing onto the windshield.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls 5-29 The HUD also temporarily displays When the phone feature is the following messages on vehicles activated, the HUD will briefly with these systems, when they are display phone information, active: if available. Check Tire Pressure Cruise Set To Fuel Level Low Speed Limited To Traction Control Active...
Page 134 5-30 Instruments and Controls Use the following settings to adjust desired display is shown on the transmission vehicles only), outside the HUD. HUD. If vehicle messages are air temperature, speed alert and displayed, pressing PAGE may clear compass heading. OFF: Turn the HUD dimming knob the message.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The shift timing lights at the top of the display will appear with increases in engine rpm. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-28 or Manual Transmission on page 9-34. English English All formats, except Format Four, will show Turn-by-Turn Navigation information and provide details about the next driving maneuver to...
Page 136: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls When you near your destination, the If You Cannot See the HUD Vehicle Messages HUD will display a distance bar that Image When the Ignition Is On Messages displayed on the DIC will empty the closer you get to your Check that: indicate the status of the vehicle or destination.
Page 137: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Compass Messages Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low; see Brake compass needs to be calibrated. This message displays when the Fluid on page 10-40.
Page 138: Cruise Control Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls CLOSE TRUNK TO and the power convertible top pump UNLATCH TOP motor temperature is below 0°C OPERATE TOP This message displays and a sound (32°F). Wait for the power will be heard if you try to lower the This message displays if the trunk is convertible top pump motor to warm convertible top without first...
Page 139: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-35 PASSENGER DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, severe damage. This message have the system repaired by your clears when the engine has cooled This message will display when the dealer as soon as possible to avoid to a safe operating temperature.
Page 140: Engine Power Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL If this message is on, but there is no Key and Lock Messages reduction in performance, proceed On some vehicles, this message NUMBER OF KEYS to your destination. The displays when the engine oil level performance may be reduced the PROGRAMMED may be too low.
Page 141: Object Detection System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 AUTOMATIC LIGHT RIGHT FRONT TURN Object Detection System CONTROL OFF INDICATOR FAILURE Messages This message is displayed when the This message is displayed if the PARK ASSIST OFF automatic light control has been turn signal bulb needs to be turned off.
Page 142: Ride Control System
5-38 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System PERF TRACTION 2 PERF TRACTION 3 SPORT 1 ACTIVE HANDLING ON ACTIVE HANDLING ON Messages CHASSIS MODE TOUR (ZL1 CHASSIS MODE SPORT (ZL1 PERF TRACTION 1 Coupe and Z/28 Only) Coupe and Z/28 Only) ACTIVE HANDLING ON This message displays when this This message displays when this...
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-39 PERF TRACTION 4 SPORT 2 PERF TRACTION 5 RACE SERVICE STABILITRAK ACTIVE HANDLING OFF ACTIVE HANDLING OFF This message displays if there is a CHASSIS MODE SPORT (ZL1 CHASSIS MODE TRACK (ZL1 ® problem with the StabiliTrak Coupe and Z/28 Only) Coupe and Z/28 Only) system.
Page 144: Airbag System Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE SUSPENSION STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE Security Messages SYSTEM (ZL1 Only) MODE (LS3, L99 and ZL1 THEFT ATTEMPTED Convertible Only) This message displays when the This message displays if the vehicle Selective Ride Control system has This message may display when detects a tamper condition.
Page 145: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 This message also displays LEFT SERVICE TIRE MONITOR PRESS CLUTCH TO START FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SYSTEM This message displays when REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate attempting to start a vehicle with a This message displays if there is a the location of the low tire.
Page 146: Vehicle Speed Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE TURN WIPER CONTROL TO SPEED LIMITED TO XXX ENGINE INTERMITTENT FIRST (ZL1 Only) This message displays and a chime This message is displayed when This message displays when a sounds if the transmission fluid in attempting to adjust the intermittent malfunction is present in the the vehicle gets hot.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Vehicle 3. Press the center of the MENU/ Remote Start Auto Heated Seats SELECT knob to select the When on, this feature will turn the Personalization Vehicle Settings menu. heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. The audio system controls are used The following list of menu items will to access the personalization...
Page 148 5-44 Instruments and Controls Collision/Detection Systems Exit Lighting Power Door Locks This allows the selection of how Select the Collision/Detection Select Power Door Locks and the long the exterior lamps stay on Systems menu and the following will following will be displayed: when leaving the vehicle when it is be displayed: Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the MENU/SELECT knob Unlock Feedback (Lights) Door Unlock Options when Auto Door Unlock is When on, the exterior lamps will This allows selection of which doors highlighted. Turn the knob to select flash when unlocking the vehicle will unlock when pressing the unlock All Doors, Driver Door, or Off.
Page 150: Universal Remote System Programming
5-46 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-47 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Page 152: Universal Remote System Operation
5-48 Instruments and Controls 6. Inside the vehicle, press and Canadian radio-frequency laws and Universal Remote System hold the newly programmed some U.S. gate operators require Operation Universal Remote system button transmitter signals to time out or quit for two seconds and then after several seconds of Using the Universal Remote release it.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
Page 154 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 155: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO also controls the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on Exterior Lamp Controls page 6-2. Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 parking lamps including all lamps, Headlamp High/Low-Beam except the headlamps.
Page 156: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When the DRL are on, the headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. Push the turn signal lever away DRL can make it easier for others to from you and release to turn the see the front of your vehicle during The headlamps automatically...
Page 157 Lighting turn on the headlamps at the normal The vehicle has a light sensor on headlamp system changes to the brightness along with other lamps the top of the instrument panel. Do DRL. During that delay, the such as the taillamps, sidemarker not cover this sensor or the system instrument cluster may not be as lamps, parking lamps, license plate...
Page 158: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or Signals does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
Page 159: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps (Front Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light on the instrument Instrument Panel cluster comes on when the fog Illumination Control lamps are on. The fog lamps come on together with the parking and sidemarker lamps.
Page 160: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features removed from the ignition. The of charge. It then adjusts the voltage dome lamp comes on after the for best performance and extended ignition is changed to the OFF life of the battery. Entry Lighting position. The exterior lamps and When the battery's state of charge dome lamp remain on for a set When it is dark enough outside or in...
Page 161: Battery Power Protection
Lighting climate control fan at high speed, Battery Power Protection heated seats, engine cooling fans, This feature shuts off the dome trailer loads, and loads plugged into lamp if it is left on for more than accessory power outlets. 10 minutes when the ignition is in EPM works to prevent excessive LOCK/OFF.
Page 162 Lighting NOTES...
Page 163 Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Read the following pages to become familiar with the Introduction Caution infotainment system features. Infotainment ....7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature .
Page 164: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System The vehicle may have a base radio Overview that is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the connective radio and navigation system, audio players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).
Page 165: Operation
Infotainment System 3. Buttons 1 6 8. CD/AUX 13. CONFIG Radio: Saves and selects Selects between the CD Opens the Configuration favorite stations. player or a connected Settings menu. external audio source. 4. FAV 14. TONE 9. PHONE Radio: Opens the Opens the Tone favorites list.
Page 166 Infotainment System Turning the System On or Off Menu System Selecting a Menu Option Controls VOL/ (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on and off. The MENU/SELECT knob and the BACK button are used to Automatic Off navigate the menu system. If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned MENU/SELECT: Press to:...
Page 167 Infotainment System Activating a Setting Turning a Function On or Off Press the BACK button to delete the last character or press and hold BACK to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio 1.
Page 168 Infotainment System Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) 3. Select Radio Favorites. and Bass For vehicles that have an equalizer: 4. Select the number of available favorite pages. 5. Press the BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu.
Page 169: Radio
Infotainment System 3. Select Auto Volume. Radio station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast 4. Select the setting. incorrect information that causes the AM-FM Radio radio features to work improperly. 5. Press the BACK button to go If this happens, contact the radio back to the System Control Buttons...
Page 170 Infotainment System Selecting a Station Station Lists Category Lists 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob. Most stations that broadcast an Seek Tuning RDS program type (PTY) code 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All Briefly press SEEK or SEEK specify the type of programming receivable stations in the current to automatically search for the next transmitted.
Page 171: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Storing and Retrieving Satellite Radio 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079 Favorites Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio (Canada). ® Stations from all bands can be tuner and a valid SiriusXM Satellite Control Buttons stored in the favorite lists in any Radio subscription can receive order.
Page 172 7-10 Infotainment System SiriusXM Categories Press and hold SEEK Storing and Retrieving Favorites SEEK to scroll through the SiriusXM stations are organized in previous or next stations until categories. Stations from all bands can be the station is reached. stored in any order in the favorite Removing or Adding Categories pages.
Page 173: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-11 Radio Reception when things like storms and power Backglass Antenna lines interfere with radio reception. Frequency interference and static The AM-FM antenna is integrated When this happens, try reducing the can occur during normal radio with the rear window defogger in the treble on the radio.
Page 174: Diversity Antenna System
7-12 Infotainment System No maintenance or adjustments are Audio Players Caution needed. Do not place loads on the spoiler. If the spoiler is replaced, be CD Player Do not apply aftermarket glass sure it is replaced with the correct tinting with metallic film. The GM parts for the best AM and FM The CD player can play audio CDs metallic film in some tinting...
Page 175 Infotainment System 7-13 If the bottom surface of a disc is (Eject): Press to remove Caution (Continued) dirty, take a soft lint-free cloth, the CD. or dampen a clean soft cloth in a could be damaged. While using Inserting a CD mild neutral detergent solution the CD player, use only CDs in mixed with water, and clean it.
Page 176: Auxiliary Devices
7-14 Infotainment System Albums Selecting a CD Track Selecting an MP3 Track Song Titles Using the control buttons: Using the control buttons: Genres Press SEEK or SEEK Press SEEK or SEEK Folder View select the previous or next track. select the previous or next track. To search for tracks: Turn the MENU/SELECT knob Turn the MENU/SELECT knob...
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-15 Adjusting the Volume Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: Turn the VOL/ knob to adjust the volume of the infotainment system Playlists after the volume level has been set Artists on the portable audio device. Albums USB Port Song Titles...
Page 178 7-16 Infotainment System Shuffle Connecting and Controlling a Shuffle Functionality PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Press the MENU/SELECT knob and Press the MENU/SELECT knob and or Zune set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. or Off, then press the BACK Connecting a PFD or Zune button to return to the main screen.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-17 Genres When a device is not supported, the Repeat On: Repeats the current message No supported data found. track. Folder View You can safely disconnect the Repeat Off: Starts playback from *This only displays if a playlist is device appears.
Page 180 7-18 Infotainment System The infotainment system To select the Bluetooth Music Setup 3. After the system determines automatically links with the first menu when a device is not attached what type of Bluetooth device is available paired device in the to the USB port, or when a device is being paired, the Bluetooth order the device was paired.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-19 ® 2. Select the new device. Changing the PIN Controlling a Bluetooth Device To connect a paired device when To change the default PIN: another device is connected to the Bluetooth devices that support 1. Select Change Default PIN from infotainment system: AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote the Bluetooth Music...
Page 182: Phone
7-20 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone make and receive phone calls. The The system may not work with infotainment system and voice all cell phones. See Pairing in recognition are used to control the Bluetooth (Overview) this section.
Page 183: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-21 Infotainment System Controls Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) If equipped, the infotainment system When using the Bluetooth system, allows certain controls to be sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to selected on the infotainment display. front audio system speakers and navigate the menu system using the overrides the audio system.
Page 184 7-22 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. A four-digit Personal Phones Identification Number (PIN) Pairing only needs to be 1. Press the CONFIG button. appears on the display.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-23 2. Select Phone Settings or The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call Bluetooth Settings. to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: the cell phone to make a call. 3. Select Bluetooth. 1.
Page 186 7-24 Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call 3. Enter the character sequence then select Call. See Entering a Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to When an incoming call is received, Character Sequence in Decline and press the MENU/ the infotainment system mutes and Operation on page 7-3.
Page 187: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-25 Only one paired cell phone can Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth (DTMF) Tones A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone system at a time. must be paired to the Bluetooth The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can If multiple paired cell phones are system and then connected to the send numbers during a call.
Page 188 7-26 Infotainment System 4. Start the pairing process on the Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone cell phone that you want to pair. Phones To connect to a different cell phone, For help with this process, see The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the your cell phone manufacturer's...
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-27 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press . The system each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to responds Ready, followed by repeats back the digit it heard 30 phone numbers as name tags in...
Page 190 7-28 Infotainment System To delete all name tags: Digit Dial : This command allows a 4. Say "Dial." System responds: phone number to be dialed by "OK, dialing 911." 1. Press . The system entering the digits one at a time. Using the Digit Dial Command responds Ready, followed by Redial : This command is used to...
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-29 followed by a tone. After the last Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to digit has been entered, dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on say Dial. to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the Once connected, the person called 4.
Page 192 7-30 Infotainment System The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency connected with the Bluetooth (DTMF) Tones Voice pass-thru allows access to the system before a call can be voice recognition commands on the The Bluetooth system can send transferred.
Page 193 Infotainment System 7-31 Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. See the previous sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags.
Page 194 7-32 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 195 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be Climate Control Systems controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Air Vents Air Vents ..... . 8-3 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter .
Page 196 Climate Controls Air Conditioning To improve fuel efficiency and to and the air conditioning system cool the vehicle faster, recirculation is turned on and air is recirculated (Air Conditioning, If may be automatically selected in inside the vehicle. Equipped): Press to turn the air warm weather.
Page 197 Climate Controls Keep the path under the front Air Vents Caution seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the Use the air outlets in the center and Do not use a razor blade or sharp vehicle more effectively. on the side of the instrument panel object to clear the inside rear to direct the airflow.
Page 198: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes most of the pollen and dust from the air that enters the vehicle. The filter will need to be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-3. Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not recommended.
Page 199 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-24 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-24 Stability Control .
Page 200: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-57 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
Page 201: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 202: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it If power steering assist is lost vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel, and is because the engine stops or normally but do not pump the held against that position for an because of a system malfunction,...
Page 203: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control Reduce speed before entering a Skidding curve. There are three types of skids that Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three speed through the curve.
Page 204 Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help For track events or competitive these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. driving, it is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced with a high Ease your foot off the Track Events and performance brake fluid that has a accelerator pedal and steer the...
Page 205: Driving
Driving and Operating Because the fluid temperatures may 1LE comes with an oil control kit Caution be higher, it is necessary to change that should be installed for track use the rear axle fluid every 24 hours of only, to ensure proper oil control These procedures are specific to racing or competitive driving.
Page 206 Driving and Operating increase. After the procedure is between applying the brakes. application. Drive for at least complete, the brake pads may This first step may be skipped if 1 km (0.6 mi) between appear white at the rotor contact. there are more than 320 km applications.
Page 207 Driving and Operating When performed as instructed, 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 five times. Caution these procedures will not damage This should take about the brakes. During the burnishing 10 minutes. Brake pedal fade will occur during procedure, the brake pads will 4.
Page 208: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Z/28 Racing Alignment Front Alignment Specification Warning Caster: 5.9 +/- 0.50 deg. If the vehicle has the Z/28 package, the racing and competitive driving Wet brakes can cause crashes. Camber: -1.5 +/- 0.50 deg. wheel alignment settings can be set They might not work as well in a Total or Sum Toe: 0.1 +/- as follows for increased handling...
Page 209: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-11 Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads tread depth. See Tires on Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through page 10-56. can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control.
Page 210: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Traction Control should be turned Warning on. See Traction Control/Electronic Driving on Snow or Ice Stability Control on page 9-39. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Drive carefully when there is snow The Antilock Brake System (ABS) or with the ignition off is or ice between the tires and the improves vehicle stability during...
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use Roadside...
Page 212: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-15 pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and Warning (Continued) door open, the label is attached rear axle. See Certification near the door lock post. The Tire Label later in this section. vehicle handles. This could and Loading Information label cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct...
Page 214 9-16 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, load from your trailer and luggage load capacity. will be transferred to your For example, if the "XXX" vehicle. Consult this manual amount equals 1400 lbs.
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-17 seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 216 9-18 Driving and Operating Rating (GVWR). The GVWR Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cause loss of control and a far forward as possible. cargo. Never exceed the GVWR crash. Overloading can also Try to spread the weight for the vehicle, or the Gross shorten the life of the vehicle.
Page 217: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) Operating Avoid downshifting to brake To break in new tires, drive at or slow the vehicle when the moderate speeds and avoid New Vehicle Break-In engine speed will exceed hard cornering for the first 4,000 rpm.
Page 218: Ignition Positions
9-20 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The key must be fully extended to The ignition switch can bind in the start the vehicle. LOCK/OFF position with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, To shift out of P (Park), turn the move the steering wheel from right ignition to ON/RUN and apply the to left while turning the key to ACC/...
Page 219: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-21 4. Set the parking brake. See 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch A warning tone sounds when the Parking Brake on page 9-37. stays in this position when the driver door is opened if the ignition engine is running. This position can is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the be used to operate the electrical key is in the ignition.
Page 220 9-22 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission vehicle starts. If the engine does 2. If the engine does not start after not start and the key is held in five to 10 seconds, especially in The shift lever should be in Neutral START for many seconds, very cold weather (below 18°C and the parking brake engaged.
Page 221: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 Using the Engine Coolant Caution Warning Heater If you add electrical parts or 1. Turn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an accessories, you could change ungrounded outlet could cause an 2. Open the hood and unwrap the the way the engine operates.
Page 222: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) Power (RAP) Use this procedure to shift into It is dangerous to get out of the P (Park): These vehicle accessories may be vehicle if the shift lever is not fully used for up to 10 minutes after the 1.
Page 223: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-25 Release the button and check that Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park): the shift lever cannot be moved out 1. Apply the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with an of P (Park). electronic shift lock control system.
Page 224: Parking
9-26 Driving and Operating Shift Lock Manual Release 2. Pull the passenger side console install the retainer so the trim away from the front half of automatic transmission can The transmission has an electric the console to expose the shift operate properly.
Page 225: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-27 ® If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust is pulling a trailer, see Driving Vehicles with V8 engines and an Characteristics and Towing Tips on automatic transmission, except ZL1, Warning page 9-57.
Page 226: Automatic Transmission
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the vehicle body from engine running. displays the current gear selected in damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine the lower left corner.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-29 P (Park): This position locks the Make sure the shift lever is fully in Caution rear wheels. It is the best position to P (Park) before starting the engine. use when starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic Shifting to R (Reverse) while the because the vehicle cannot move transmission shift lock control...
Page 228 9-30 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for If the brake is released for some Warning normal driving. It provides the best time, the transmission will upshift a fuel economy. When the ZL1 is in gear. If the road levels out and the Shifting into a drive gear while the D (Drive), the first shift after start will accelerator pedal is pressed, the...
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-31 With the shift lever in M (Manual transmission will automatically approximately 4600 rpm. While Mode) position, and without using downshift to the next lower gear braking, the transmission will the Tap Shift controls on the keeping engine speed above automatically downshift to the next steering wheel, vehicles with any approximately 3000 rpm.
Page 230: Manual Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating Manual Mode When you shift from D (Drive) to Tap Shift M (Manual Mode), the transmission Electronic Range Select will shift to a lower gear range. The (ERS) Mode highest gear available for this range is displayed next to the M in the Vehicles with axle code GW8 have DIC.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-33 While in M (Manual Mode), the You may choose to briefly enter Tap transmission will prevent shifting to Shift Mode while in D (Drive). a lower gear if the engine speed is Tapping either the upshift or too high.
Page 232: Manual Transmission
9-34 Driving and Operating Shift Mode, the transmission will not Manual Transmission Shift Pattern (V6 Engine) automatically downshift on hard acceleration. Shift Pattern (V8 Engines) When coasting to a stop in Tap Shift Mode, the V6 transmission will automatically downshift to 1 (First) gear, and the V8 transmission will automatically downshift to 2 (Second) gear.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-35 and let up on the clutch. Press the R (Reverse): To back up, press 2 (Second). The message will be clutch pedal back down. Then shift down the clutch pedal and shift into displayed in the Driver Information into 1 (First).
Page 234: Antilock Brake
9-36 Driving and Operating This message will come on when: Vehicles equipped with a Head-Up Brakes Display (HUD) may also have shift The engine has warmed to timing lights across the top of the operating temperature. Antilock Brake display. As you approach a shift System (ABS) The vehicle is accelerating from point, the rows of lights grow closer...
Page 235: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-37 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
Page 236: Brake Assist
9-38 Driving and Operating 2. Pull the parking brake handle up If you are towing a trailer and The brake assist feature will until you can press the release parking on a hill, see Driving automatically disengage when the button. Characteristics and Towing Tips on brake pedal is released or brake page 9-57.
Page 237: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-39 Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will The indicator light for both systems disengage.
Page 238 9-40 Driving and Operating comes on and stays on: StabiliTrak OFF light come on Caution and stay on in the instrument 1. Stop the vehicle. cluster. Do not repeatedly brake or 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on 15 seconds.
Page 239: Competitive Driving Mode
Driving and Operating 9-41 Competitive Driving Mode Caution Competitive Driving Mode, Attempting to shift when the drive Performance Traction Management wheels are spinning and do not (PTM), and Launch Control are systems designed to allow have traction may cause damage increased performance while to the transmission.
Page 240 9-42 Driving and Operating When the TCS/StabiliTrak button is pressed again, the TCS and StabiliTrak systems are on. The appropriate message displays briefly in the DIC. Performance Traction These lights are on when the Management (PTM) (ZL1 vehicle is in the PTM Mode. Coupe and Z/28 Only) This optional handling mode can be ZL1 Shown, Z/28 Similar...
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-43 PERF TRACTION 1 PERF TRACTION 3 SPORT 1 PERF TRACTION 5 RACE ACTIVE HANDLING ON ACTIVE HANDLING ON ACTIVE HANDLING OFF CHASSIS MODE TOUR (ZL1 CHASSIS MODE SPORT (ZL1 CHASSIS MODE TRACK (ZL1 Coupe and Z/28 Only) Coupe and Z/28 Only) Coupe and Z/28 Only) Intended for all driver skill levels.
Page 242: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
9-44 Driving and Operating The clutch is pressed and the Launch Control (V8 with ZL1 Coupe Only vehicle is in 1 (First) gear. Manual Transmissions except Use mode 5 for the most consistent Z/28) The accelerator pedal is rapidly performance during drag strip use. applied to wide open throttle.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-45 Improved Handling Response TOUR: Use for normal city and The Selective Ride button indicator highway driving. The TOUR button lights will not illuminate when any Better Control of Body Ride selects a suspension and Electric PTM mode is selected. When this Motions Power Steering (EPS) calibration mode is selected, pressing the...
Page 244: Cruise Control
9-46 Driving and Operating Cruise Control Warning (Continued) With cruise control, the vehicle can cause excessive wheel slip, and maintain a speed of about 40 km/h you could lose control. Do not use (25 mph) or more without keeping cruise control on slippery roads. your foot on the accelerator.
Page 245 Driving and Operating 9-47 To increase the speed in small accelerate. If cruise control is When the cruise control has been increments, press the already active, use to increase set to the desired speed, a green thumbwheel up toward RES/+ vehicle speed.
Page 246: Driver Assistance Systems
9-48 Driving and Operating Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end the Systems Use the accelerator pedal to cruise control: increase the vehicle speed. When To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist you take your foot off the pedal, the step lightly on the brake pedal or...
Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-49 Turning the System On and Off ice, and slush. For cleaning Warning (Continued) instructions, see Exterior Care The URPA system can be turned on on page 10-101. and off using the infotainment It is not available at speeds The park assist sensors are system controls.
Page 248: Rear Vision
9-50 Driving and Operating An object was hanging out of the To see the previous screen sooner, Warning (Continued) trunk during the last drive cycle. do one of the following: Once the object is removed, Press a hard key on the distances may be different from URPA will return to normal infotainment system.
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-51 The RVC system may also have a Rear Vision Camera Location guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the symbols or guidelines on or off: 1.
Page 250: Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel If the vehicle has a V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline meeting Seem to Work Properly Use of the recommended fuel is an ASTM specification D4814 with a The RVC system may not work important part of the proper posted octane rating of 87 or higher.
Page 251: Gasoline Specifications
Driving and Operating 9-53 If the vehicle has an LS7 or LSA Prohibited Fuels Some gasolines, mainly high octane high performance V8 engine, Use racing gasolines, can contain an Gasolines containing oxygenates premium unleaded gasoline meeting octane-enhancing additive called such as ethers and ethanol, as well ASTM specification D4814 with a methylcyclopentadienyl manganese as reformulated gasolines, are...
Page 252: California Fuel
9-54 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Requirements Countries your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries Filling the Tank California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-55 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Keep children away from the pumping before removing the fuel pump and never let nozzle.
Page 254: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a new fuel cap is needed, be opening until filling is sure to get the right type of cap Warning complete.
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-57 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust other parts. gases may collect at the rear of Information Then, during the first 800 km the vehicle and enter if the...
Page 256 9-58 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. Caution longer and not as responsive as the Following Distance vehicle itself.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-59 lamps also flash, telling other grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: drivers the vehicle is turning, signs similar to engine overheating. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do changing lanes or stopping. To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet.
Page 258 9-60 Driving and Operating 2. Let up on the brake pedal. Trailer Towing (ZL1 or a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment Z/28) 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is on the vehicle, and the amount of clear of the chocks.
Page 259: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-61 cargo carried in it, and the people After loading the trailer, weigh the bumper-type hitches to it. Use who will be riding in the vehicle. trailer and then the tongue, only a frame-mounted hitch that If there are a lot of options, separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper.
Page 260 9-62 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Does the trailer have its own Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. brakes? Be sure to read and follow The vehicle has an airbag system. the instructions for the trailer brakes Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything...
Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Park Brake and P (Park) (ZL1 Only) ....10-23 Mechanism Check ..10-43 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Z/ Wiper Blade 28 Only) .
Page 262 10-2 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Tire Pressure for High-Speed If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-80 Block ..... 10-49 Operation .
Page 263: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability genuine GM parts and GM-trained...
Page 264: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Caution Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own If equipped with the 1LE, ZL1, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on or Z/28 package, or any Service Work page 3-26.
Page 265: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then lift To open the hood: the hood to relieve pressure. Pull the hood down on the passenger side to close it firmly. 2. Push the secondary hood release to the right.
Page 266 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3.6L V6 Engine...
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Underhood Electrical Center. 6. Power Steering Reservoir and 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Engine Compartment Fuse Cap (Out of View). See Power See Battery on page 10-41. Block on page 10-49. Steering Fluid (L99, LS3, 11.
Page 268 10-8 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 Engine (L99 Engine Shown, LS3 Similar)
Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Underhood Electrical Center. 7. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). 11. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Fuse See Engine Coolant on (Except ZL1 and Z/28) on Block on page 10-49. page 10-30. page 10-22 or Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) on 2.
Page 270 10-10 Vehicle Care 6.2L V8 Engine (ZL1)
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle 8. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of 11. Brake Fluid and Hydraulic and Cap. See Engine Coolant View). See Cooling System Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped on page 10-30. (Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines) with Manual Transmission).
Page 272 10-12 Vehicle Care 7.0L V8 Engine (Z/28)
Page 273: Engine Cover
Vehicle Care 10-13 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle 7. Engine Cover on page 10-13. Engine Cover and Cap. See Engine Coolant 8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. 3.6L V6 Engine Cover on page 10-30. See Battery on page 10-41. 2. Underhood Electrical Center. 9.
Page 274 10-14 Vehicle Care 3. Pull the engine cover forward to To remove: 6.2L V8 Engine Cover disengage it from the two (ZL1 Only) 1. Remove the engine oil rear tabs. fill cap (1). 4. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall 2.
Page 275: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-15 7.0L V8 Engine (Z/28) 4. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall Checking Engine Oil (Except each engine cover. Z/28) It is a good idea to check the engine Engine Oil oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle To ensure proper engine must be on level ground.
Page 276 10-16 Vehicle Care this section for an explanation of See Engine Compartment Overview Warning what kind of oil to use. For engine on page 10-6 for the location of the oil crankcase capacity, see engine oil fill cap. The engine oil dipstick handle Capacities and Specifications on Add enough oil to put the level may be hot;...
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-17 It is a good idea to check the engine engine does not store any oil. If the 3. Check the oil level between five oil level at each fuel fill. In order to vehicle has been parked for an and 10 minutes after the engine get an accurate reading, the vehicle extended period without the engine...
Page 278 10-18 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil (Z/28) Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil specification and viscosity grade. levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and acceptable operating range Lubricants on page 11-12.
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-19 message will display at high oil Engine oil system flushes are not temperatures. See Engine Oil recommended and could cause Messages on page 5-35. engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the What to Do with Used Oil temperature falls below 29°C...
Page 280: Engine Oil Life System
10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System be changed at least once a year 2. Press and hold the SET/CLR and, at this time, the system must button on the DIC while the Oil When to Change Engine Oil be reset. Your dealer has trained Life display is active.
Page 281: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-21 Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the A fluid loss in this system could intervals listed in Maintenance indicate a problem. Have the Fluid Schedule on page 11-3, and be sure system inspected and repaired. to use the fluid listed in How to Check Automatic When to Check and What...
Page 282: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except Zl1 And Z/28)
10-22 Vehicle Care Do not remove the cap to check the How to Inspect the Engine Air fluid level or to top off the fluid level. Cleaner/Filter Remove the cap only when To inspect the air cleaner/filter, necessary to add the proper fluid remove the filter from the vehicle until the level reaches the MIN line.
Page 283: (Zl1 Only)
Vehicle Care 10-23 3. Loosen the clamp at the duct of Warning (Continued) Caution the air cleaner/filter housing. helps to stop flames if the engine If water is sprayed and enters the 4. Unlatch the retaining clips on the backfires. Use caution when engine air cleaner/filter intake and air cleaner/filter housing.
Page 284 10-24 Vehicle Care How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Open the hood. See Hood on Warning (Continued) page 10-5. Cleaner/Filter 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by To inspect the air cleaner/filter, backfires. Use caution when loosening the screw on the air remove the filter from the vehicle working on the engine and do not duct clamp.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-25 loose dust and dirt. If the filter 3. Remove the filter by moving it Caution remains covered with dirt, a new outward while tipping it upward filter is required. from the mass air flow sensor If water is sprayed and enters the air tube.
Page 286: Cooling System (Except Zl1 And Z/28 Engines)
10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Electric Cooling Fans (Out Caution Warning of View) 3. Radiator Cap (Under Engine If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt An electric engine cooling fan Cover) can easily get into the engine, under the hood can start up even which could damage it.
Page 287: Engine Only)
Vehicle Care 10-27 Cooling System (ZL1 Warning Caution Engine Only) Heater and radiator hoses, and Using coolant other than ® other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL can cause hot. Do not touch them. If you do, premature engine, heater core, you can be burned.
Page 288 10-28 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Caution An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and Using coolant other than ® under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL can cause when the engine is not running hot.
Page 289: (Intercooler)
Vehicle Care 10-29 Cooling System 2. Turn the intercooler fill neck (2) Cooling System (Z/28 to the vertical position. (Intercooler) Engine Only) 3. Remove the intercooler Intercooler ZL1 Only fill cap (1). The 6.2L LSA supercharged 4. Check to see if coolant is visible V8 engine has an intercooler near the top of the opening.
Page 290: Engine Coolant
10-30 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Caution An electric engine cooling fan Heater and radiator hoses, and Using coolant other than ® under the hood can start up even other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL can cause when the engine is not running hot.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-31 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning If improper coolant mixture, nothing else needs to be added. inhibitors, or additives are used in This mixture: Adding only plain water or some the vehicle cooling system, the other liquid to the cooling system...
Page 292 10-32 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Bottle The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant Warning level. Check coolant as follows: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. 1.
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-33 2. Pour the coolant into the engine If coolant is needed, add the proper Warning coolant recovery bottle. mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool 3. When the level is correct, An electric engine cooling fan before this is done.
Page 294 10-34 Vehicle Care 4. If there is no coolant visible or 8. With the engine still running, 13. Check the coolant level in the the level is low, slowly fill the raise the engine to 2500 rpm for engine coolant recovery bottle system through the radiator cap 30 40 seconds.
Page 295: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-35 3. If there is no coolant visible or Engine Overheating the level is low, slowly fill the The vehicle has an indicator to warn system through the radiator cap of engine overheating. opening with a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and There is an engine coolant DEX-COOL coolant until full.
Page 296 10-36 Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed Caution Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Running the engine without If you keep driving when the coolant may cause damage or a engine is overheated, the liquids 2.
Page 297: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-37 If there is no sign of steam, idle the When to Check Power Steering 5. Wipe the dipstick with a engine for three minutes while clean rag. Fluid parked. If the warning is still 6. Replace the cap and completely It is not necessary to regularly displayed, turn off the engine until it tighten it.
Page 298: Washer Fluid
10-38 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Brakes Caution This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear When windshield washer fluid is (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched needed, be sure to read the washer.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-39 Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment Z/28 Brake Pad and can cause a brake squeal when the Rotor Wear Every time the brakes are applied, brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, The Z/28 has electronic brake pad applied.
Page 300: Brake Fluid
10-40 Vehicle Care The Z/28 has ceramic brake rotors. There are only two reasons why the Warning Rotors should be visually inspected fluid level in the reservoir might when the brake pads are replaced. go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The rotor can be reused if it is within The fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...
Page 301: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-41 Vehicle Storage Warning Caution (Continued) Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, brake/clutch hydraulic system, the Batteries have acid that can burn the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
Page 302: Rear Axle
10-42 Vehicle Care Rear Axle 2. Apply both the parking brake Automatic Transmission and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control When to Check Lubricant Do not use the accelerator Function Check It is not necessary to regularly pedal, and be ready to turn off check the rear axle fluid, unless a the engine immediately if it Warning...
Page 303: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 10-43 To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to engine. Without applying the P (Park).
Page 304: Windshield Replacement
10-44 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the wiper blade. Headlamp Aiming Allowing the wiper blade arm to Headlamp aim has been preset and touch the windshield when no should need no further adjustment. wiper blade is installed could If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, damage the windshield.
Page 305: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-45 Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge function of the HID headlamp. See High Intensity Discharge (HID) (HID) Lighting For the proper type of replacement Lighting on page 10-45. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on To replace the turn signal bulb: Warning page 10-48.
Page 306: Headlamps, Front Turn
10-46 Vehicle Care 7. Pull the duct back out of the air cleaner/filter housing until the tabs snap the duct back into position. Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps (Base Vehicle) The base model vehicle has a halogen headlamp and a turn signal/parking lamp on the headlamp assembly.
Page 307: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Vehicle Care 10-47 6. Reconnect the electrical 2. Remove the close out panel License Plate Lamp connector. retainers to gain access to the To replace one of these bulbs: bulb socket connectors. 7. Pull the duct back out of the air cleaner/filter housing until the 3.
Page 308: Replacement Bulbs
10-48 Vehicle Care 4. Install the new bulb. Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp 5. Push the bulb straight into the Number socket and turn clockwise to Electrical System License Plate Lamp W5WLL reinstall. Overload Rear Stoplamps 6. Reinstall the license plate lamp The vehicle has fuses and circuit by lifting it through the fascia Rear Taillamp...
Page 309: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-49 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit...
Page 310 10-50 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. J-Case Usage Fuses Wiper Starter Brake Vacuum Pump Power Windows Rear Power Windows Front Rear Defog Cooling Fan High Antilock Brake System Pump Cooling Fan Low Mini Fuses Usage...
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-51 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Transmission Horn Engine Control Module Main Control Module/ Spare Ignition Pre-Catalytic High-Beam Converter Oxygen Engine Control Headlamp Right Sensor Module/Ignition Front Post-Catalytic Outside Rearview High-Beam Converter Oxygen Mirror Headlamp Left Sensor...
Page 312 10-52 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse The instrument panel fuse block is Micro Usage on the end of the instrument panel, Block Relays on the driver side of the vehicle. To Starter access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out. Wiper Control To reinstall the door, push the door K613...
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-53 Fuses Usage Body Control Module 2 Battery Spare Spare Spare Spare Display ® OnStar Universal Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Body Control Module 3 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Body Control with all of the fuses, relays, and Module 4 Airbag features shown.
Page 314: Block
10-54 Vehicle Care The rear compartment fuse block is Fuses Usage Relays Usage on the right side of the trunk behind Retained Accessory Spare a cover. Remove the convenience Power net retainers, the rear sill plate, and Spare the passenger side trim retainers, K609 Trunk Trunk...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-55 Fuses Usage Real Time Damping Active Exhaust Flapper Spare 4 Engine Control Module/Battery Regulated Voltage Control Fuel System Control Module Relays Usage Spare The vehicle may not be equipped Active Exhaust Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Flapper Amplifier features shown.
Page 316: Wheels And Tires
10-56 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-14. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 317: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-57 Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 318: Competition Oriented
10-58 Vehicle Care will have decreased performance in Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) cold climates, heavy rain, and standing water. with road hazards like potholes, use. If the tires have been or sharp edged objects, or when subjected to -7°C (20°F) or less, Warning sliding into a curb.
Page 319: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-59 on ice and snow. We recommend Tire Sidewall Labeling Caution installing winter tires on the vehicle Useful information about a tire is if frequent driving at temperatures Ultra high performance summer molded into its sidewall. The below approximately 5°C (40°F) or tires have rubber compounds that examples show a typical on ice or snow covered roads is...
Page 320 10-60 Vehicle Care and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material The type Tire Size illustration later in this Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in section. digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-61 (2) Temporary Use Only (4) Maximum Cold Inflation compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit Maximum load that use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to The compact spare tire is for support that load.
Page 322: Tire Designations
10-62 Vehicle Care (7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire diagonal or bias ply Performance Criteria The United States version of a construction; and the letter B Specification) Original metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in construction.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-63 Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
Page 324 10-64 Vehicle Care Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution Recommended Inflation number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. Pressure Vehicle that corresponds to the load manufacturer's recommended Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. tire inflation pressure as shown side of an asymmetrical tire that on the tire placard.
Page 325: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-65 Speed Rating UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Maximum Load on the alphanumeric code assigned to Grading Standards) A tire Tire Load on an individual tire a tire indicating the maximum information system that provides due to curb weight, accessory speed at which a tire can consumers with ratings for a weight, occupant weight, and...
Page 326 10-66 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Caution Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor gauge to check tire pressure. tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
Page 327: Tire Pressure For High-Speed
Vehicle Care 10-67 Recheck the tire pressure with 300 kPa (44 psi) before operating Warning (Continued) the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h the tire gauge. (100 mph) or higher. Return the valve caps on the the tires are rated for high-speed Make sure vehicles with 305/ operation, in excellent condition, valve stems to prevent leaks...
Page 328: Operation
10-68 Vehicle Care Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety monthly when cold and inflated to ability. of reasons, including the installation the inflation pressure recommended of replacement or alternate tires or...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-69 and wheel assembly. The TPMS A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information label sensors monitor the air pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver shows the size of the original the tires and transmit the tire Information Center (DIC) display.
Page 330 10-70 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching TPMS Malfunction Light and Caution process was not done or not Message completed successfully after Tire sealant materials are not all The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The if one or more of the TPMS sensors the same.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-71 Operating electronic devices or relearn tool, in the following order: 5. Press the SET/CLR button to being near facilities using radio driver side front tire, passenger side begin the sensor matching wave frequencies similar to the front tire, passenger side rear tire, process.
Page 332: Tire Inspection
10-72 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, 10. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 8. be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 11.
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-73 Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-74 and Wheel Replacement on page 10-79.
Page 334: When It Is Time For New
10-74 Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to When It Is Time for New Warning the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors such as maintenance, Loading Information label after parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds, the tires have been rotated.
Page 335: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-75 The rubber in tires ages over time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec This also applies to the spare tire, of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen if the vehicle has one, even if it is substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact never used.
Page 336 10-76 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing worn Warning Warning tires in complete sets of four. Uniform tread depth on all tires Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting vehicle may cause the wheel performance of the vehicle.
Page 337: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-77 The Tire and Loading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Warning Information label indicates the Temperature A original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, The following information relates vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable to the system developed by the on page 9-14.
Page 338 10-78 Vehicle Care While the tires available on upon the actual conditions of Temperature General Motors passenger cars their use, however, and may The temperature grades are A and light trucks may vary with depart significantly from the (the highest), B, and C, respect to these grades, they norm due to variations in driving representing the tire's resistance...
Page 339: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-79 overloaded. Excessive speed, Wheel Replacement Warning underinflation, or excessive Replace any wheel that is bent, loading, either separately or in Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or combination, can cause heat wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 340: Tire Chains
10-80 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning control and a crash. Use another while driving, especially if the tires type of traction device only if its are maintained properly.
Page 341 Vehicle Care 10-81 Warning Warning Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall...
Page 342: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit
10-82 Vehicle Care This vehicle may come with a jack The following information explains Warning and spare tire or a tire sealant and how to repair or change a tire. compressor kit. To use the jacking Overinflating a tire could cause Tire Sealant and equipment to change a spare tire the tire to rupture and you or...
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-83 Tire sealant may not completely The kit includes: seal a 305/35ZR20 tire below 18°C (0°F). If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire.
Page 344 10-84 Vehicle Care There is only enough sealant to seal 1. Remove the tire sealant one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister (4) and compressor canister must be replaced. from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-89.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-85 If the vehicle only has a cigarette 11. Inflate the tire to the lighter, use the cigarette lighter. recommended inflation pressure using the pressure Do not pinch the power plug gauge (8). The recommended cord in the door or window. inflation pressure can be found 9.
Page 346 10-86 Vehicle Care The tire is not sealed and will 18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) Caution continue to leak air until the clockwise onto the sealant vehicle is driven and the canister inlet valve (1) to If the recommended pressure sealant is distributed in the tire.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-87 22. Immediately drive the vehicle 24. Wipe off any sealant from the Using the Tire Sealant and 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the wheel, tire, or vehicle. Compressor Kit without sealant in the tire. Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not 25.
Page 348 10-88 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the air only hose (10) Do not pinch the power plug and the power plug (9) from the cord in the door or window. bottom of the compressor. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle 3. Place the compressor on the must be running while using the ground near the flat tire.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-89 12. Turn the air only hose (10) Caution counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. If the recommended pressure 13. Replace the tire valve cannot be reached after stem cap. approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven 14.
Page 350: Tire Changing
10-90 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Spare Tire 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-9. 2. Remove the carpet. 4. Remove the tire sealant and 6. Remove the compressor (1) and compressor kit case. the sealant canister (2).
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-91 Tools The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Hex-Head Jack with Three-Piece 1. Tool Container Wrench 2. Jack 3. End of the Jack 1. Tool Container Coin/Pierce Jack with Two-Piece 1. Turn the end of the jack (3) 2.
Page 352 10-92 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and 4. Position the jack lift head at the Caution jack location nearest the flat tire. Installing the Spare Tire The location is indicated by a 1. Do a safety check before Make sure that the jack lift head mark on the bottom edge of the proceeding.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-93 5. If you have a coin/pierce jack, Warning (Continued) attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook appropriate safety equipment and through the end of the jack and training. If a jack is provided with insert the other end of the jack the vehicle, it is designed only for handle into the wrench.
Page 354 10-94 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Never use oil or grease on bolts an emergency, a cloth or a paper or nuts because the nuts might towel can be used; however, use come loose. The vehicle's wheel a scraper or wire brush later to could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-95 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Warning (Continued) and Tools aftermarket manufacturer when Warning using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Storing a jack, a tire, or other Specifications on page 12-2 for equipment in the passenger original equipment wheel nut compartment of the vehicle could torque specifications.
Page 356: Compact Spare Tire
10-96 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as Warning convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Driving with more than one When using a compact spare tire, compact spare tire at a time could the ABS and Traction Control...
Page 357: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-97 Do not mix the compact spare tire or Jump Starting Caution wheel with other wheels or tires. For more information about the They will not fit. Keep the spare tire Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on and its wheel together.
Page 358 10-98 Vehicle Care The jump start remote positive (1) 3. Set the parking brake firmly. Warning and negative (2) terminals are in the Vehicles with an automatic engine compartment on the driver transmission should be in An electric fan can start up even side of the vehicle.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-99 6. Connect the other end of the red Warning (Continued) Caution positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good add water to take care of that If the jumper cables are battery. first. If you do not, explosive gas connected or removed in the 7.
Page 360: Towing The Vehicle
10-100 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Due to low ramp angles on the Recreational Vehicle ZL1 and Z/28, use care when Towing loading the vehicle onto a flatbed Caution carrier. Front spring spacers were Caution provided for lifting the front Incorrectly towing a disabled suspension if more clearance is vehicle may cause damage.
Page 361: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-101 Appearance Care washed. This could cause damage Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Caution Locks manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary Locks are lubricated at the factory.
Page 362 10-102 Vehicle Care Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild Protecting Exterior Bright Metal washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove Moldings cleaning agents completely. If they residue from the paint finish. See are allowed to dry on the surface, your dealer for approved cleaning Caution...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-103 Do not use chrome cleaners. The air extractor may have vent screens in the openings. Keep Do not use cleaners that are not leaves or other debris out of the intended for automotive use. vent screens. Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle after washing to protect Caution and extend the molding finish.
Page 364 10-104 Vehicle Care Only lower the top when it is Do not use any of the following on Caution completely dry and avoid leaving lamp covers: the top lowered for extended Abrasive or caustic agents. Using wax on low gloss black periods of time to prevent excessive finish stripes can increase the Washer fluids and other cleaning...
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-105 Replace the wiper blades if they are Caution Caution (Continued) worn or damaged. Damage can be caused by extreme dusty Using petroleum-based tire or sodium chloride. These conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, dressing products on the vehicle chlorides are used on roads for snow, and ice.
Page 366: Interior Care
10-106 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and Your dealer or an underbody car Chemical Paint Spotting washing system can do this. If not Chassis Components Airborne pollutants can fall upon removed, rust, and corrosion can and attack painted vehicle surfaces Visually inspect steering, develop.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-107 Never use a brush with stiff Your dealer may have products for Caution bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the Never rub any surface To prevent scratching, never use surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive abrasive cleaners on automotive permanent damage.
Page 368 10-108 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-109 Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and Caution (Continued) Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Convenience Net Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Wash with warm water and mild Natural Open Pore Wood detergent. Do not use chlorine change the appearance and feel Surfaces bleach.
Page 370: Floor Mats
10-110 Vehicle Care Use the floor mat with the Floor Mats Removing and Replacing the correct side up. Do not turn Floor Mats it over. 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to Warning Do not place anything on top of remove it from the hooks.
Page 371: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 372 11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. See The Tire Rotation and Required Warning Fuel on page 9-52. Services are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is recommended to Refer to the information in the Performing maintenance work have your dealer perform these Maintenance Schedule Additional can be dangerous and can...
Page 373: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 374 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect fuel system for Check accelerator pedal for See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. damage, high effort, or binding. page 10-65. Replace if needed. Visually inspect exhaust system Inspect tire wear. See Tire and nearby heat shields for Visually inspect gas strut for Inspection on page 10-72.
Page 375 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Except ZL1, Z/28: Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 376 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Except ZL1, Z/28: Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 378 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System Services Services - Severe (Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines) on page 10-26 or Cooling System (ZL1 (1) Or every two years, whichever Severe Commercial Use Engine Only) on page 10-27 or comes first.
Page 379 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 380 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 381 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
Page 382: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10-15. ®...
Page 383 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Automatic Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88900401, in Transmission) Canada 89021678). Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Manual Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 88900401 and Transmission) Limited Slip Additive 88900330, in Canada 89021678 and Limited Slip Additive 00992694).
Page 384: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (except ZL1 or Z/28) 92196275 A3137C Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (ZL1) 23116124 A3177C Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Z/28)
Page 385: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 386 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 388 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 389: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 390: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine (LFX) Automatic Transmission 10.2 L 10.8 qt...
Page 391: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 7.0L V8 Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt Fuel Tank 71.0 L 18.8 gal Rear Axle Fluid V6 Engine 6 Speed Automatic 0.9 L 1.0 qt V6 Engine 6 Speed Manual* 0.9 L 1.0 qt V8 Engine* (L99, LS3, or LS7) 0.9 L 1.0 qt...
Page 392 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 110 lb ft *Add 3.3 oz. (98 mL) of friction modifier to the specified quantity of axle lubricant. **See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10-21 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate.
Page 393: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L V8 Engines (LSA) 3.6L V6 Engine 7.0L V8 Engines (LS7) 6.2L V8 Engines (L99 or LS3)
Page 394 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 395: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 396 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 397: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 398: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Assistance Center. Any TTY user (Service History): View in the U.S. can communicate printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited with Chevrolet by dialing: records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in records. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 399: Program
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 400 Flat Tire Change: Service to General Motors North America and plate number of the vehicle. change a flat tire with the spare Chevrolet reserve the right to limit tire. The spare tire, if equipped, services or payment to an owner or Odometer reading, Vehicle...
Page 401: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
Page 402: Collision Damage Repair
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited Additional Program entitled Limited Warranty and...
Page 403 Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts Insuring the Vehicle...
Page 404 13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 405: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 406: Reporting Safety Defects
13-12 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 407: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: bag deployment or hitting a road about the vehicle s performance and obstacle, data that will assist in Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed.
Page 408: Onstar
13-14 Customer Information These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or use of the vehicle and its features; better understanding of the share it with others except: with the and, in certain situations, the circumstances in which crashes and consent of the vehicle owner or, location and approximate GPS injuries occur.
Page 409: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-15 Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire 2. The device must accept any pressure monitoring and ignition interference received, including system security, as well as in...
Page 410 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 411: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Manual and Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrors Press the mirror controls. OnStar Overview If OnStar does not respond, OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 adjust finger position or remove any gloves.
Page 412 14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand For the automatic dimming rearview Press Diagnostics for a check of the mirror, the status is provided Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. through the Display on Demand or answer an incoming call. Icons.
Page 413: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-3 OnStar Services Navigation Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Directions and Connections Cancel Route service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, 1. Press . System responds: the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or OnStar ready, then a tone.
Page 414: Connections
14-4 OnStar 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go OnStar Mobile App with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to Download the OnStar RemoteLink responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. ®...
Page 415: Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed Verify Minutes and Expiration Dialing 1. Press . The system responds Press and say Minutes then OnStar Ready, followed by Verify to check how many minutes 1. Press . System responds: a tone.
Page 416: Onstar Additional Information
14-6 OnStar OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar service cannot work unless Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn your vehicle is in a place where Information Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar has an agreement with a are available on most vehicles. Not wireless service provider for service Transferring Service all OnStar services are available...
Page 417 OnStar 14-7 See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, To change the OnStar PIN, call page 13-15. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar and provide the Advisor with Turn-by-Turn Navigation. the current number. Services for People with OnStar.com (U.S.) OnStar.ca Warranty Disabilities...
Page 418 14-8 OnStar After five days, OnStar can contact route or may ask for a call back Add-on Electrical Equipment Roadside Assistance and a after the vehicle is driven into an The OnStar system is integrated locksmith to help gain access to the open area.
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Page 421 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ..... 13-5 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-21 Audio Players .
Page 422 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Carbon Monoxide Headlamps, Front Engine Exhaust ....9-27 Battery ..... . . 10-41 Turn Signal, and Trunk .
Page 423: Driver Information
INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Coolant Air Conditioning ....8-1 Engine ..... . 10-30 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 424 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Emergency Entry Lighting ....6-6 ® Drunk ......9-3 OnStar .
Page 425 INDEX Front Seats Adjustment ....3-3 Garage Door Opener ..5-46 Halogen Bulbs ....10-45 Heated .
Page 426 INDEX Hood ......10-5 Lighting Horn ......5-3 Entry .
Page 427: Lower Anchors And Tethers
INDEX Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..9-44 Messages Mirrors Locks Airbag System ....5-40 Automatic Dimming ...2-14 Automatic Door .
Page 428: Onstar Additional
INDEX Overheating, Engine ..10-35 Power Engine ..... . 10-15 Overview, Infotainment Door Locks .
Page 429 INDEX Radios Replacement Parts Rotation, Tires ....10-72 AM-FM Radio ....7-7 Airbags .
Page 430 i-10 INDEX Seats Service (cont'd) Starter Switch Check ..10-42 Publications Ordering Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Starting the Engine ... . 9-21 Head Restraints .
Page 431 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Track Events and Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-67 Competitive Driving ... 9-6 Tachometer ..... 5-9 Rotation .
Page 432 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care Where to Put the Restraint ..3-34 Storing the Tire Sealant Windows ..... . 2-15 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .

Chevrolet 2014 Camaro Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief 1-1 in Brief Vehicle Features

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Rear Seats

Instruments and Controls

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Daytime Running

AUTO also Controls the Daytime

Running Lamps (DRL). See

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

System

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Fuel

General Information

Quick Links

Chapters

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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet 2014 Camaro