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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 Seats and Restraints ... . 3 Instruments and Controls .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Read this this manual including, but not limited features. supplement along with the owner s to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, manual to learn about the vehicle's Keep this manual in the vehicle for the CHEVROLET Emblem, features and controls.

  • Page 4: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Seat Belts 3. Adjust the belt close to your body, and then move the seat Restraints forward 8 10 cm (3 4 in) to the Lap-Shoulder Belt desired driving position. This will hold the belt to your body On coupe models, the driver seat even tighter.

  • Page 5: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster ....5 Boost Gauge ....6...
  • Page 6 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Cluster Similar...

  • Page 7: Boost Gauge

    Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu Performance See Limited-Slip Differential 0 32 and Track Events and Competitive Press SEL to enter the Performance There is an interactive display area Driving 0 14. in the center of the instrument menu. Use to scroll cluster.
  • Page 8 Instruments and Controls English This gauge indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber. The gauge is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started.

  • Page 9: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Performance Data Notify other drivers of your vehicle of the above rules and Recorder (PDR) System require them to comply. General Motors does not accept If equipped, the PDR icon displays any responsibility or liability in on the Home Page. Performance Data connection with use that is not Important Information...
  • Page 10 Infotainment System Touch the PDR icon to access the To delete a recording, go to the PDR menu. The options Recorded Sessions menu and touch displayed are: next to the item. See Recorded Sessions later in this section. Start Recording The elapsed time will show when recording.
  • Page 11 Infotainment System A list of recordings displays. Delete Recording : Touch to delete the video. A confirmation screen Select the recording to start displays. Touch Yes to delete or No playback. to cancel. Touch next to an item to delete Pause/Play : Touch to play or that recording.
  • Page 12 Infotainment System Track Transmission State (Current GPS Tracking Map: Shows the Gear): Automatic and manual vehicle s current position relative Performance Timing transmissions display 1, 2, etc. to a known route. No Overlay: Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left Engine Rotations Per Minute No vehicle data displays on top of and Right G-Forces are (RPMs): The vertical line and...
  • Page 13 Infotainment System steering. The numerical steering Performance Timing: Throttle Position: Displays angle displays below the the percentage of throttle applied graphic. from 0 100%. StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the graphic only displays if the active handling systems are active handling systems are activated.
  • Page 14 Valet Mode Recording : Allows computer after a recorded event. recording preferences to be See www.chevrolet.com or your selected. It is recommended that a dealer for details to download the blank SD card be used. Available software.

  • Page 15: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Driving Information Track events or competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty. See Operating the warranty manual before using Track Events and the vehicle for racing or other Competitive Driving competitive driving. Driving Information The Engine Sound Management Track Events and Competitive Danger setting should not be set to Stealth...
  • Page 16 Driving and Operating During track usage, do not follow Automatic Transmission Fluid Caution (Continued) the Engine Oil Life System status. The Camaro ZL1 has a 10-speed Change the engine oil after four automatic transmission. level at or near the upper mark hours of accumulative track usage.
  • Page 17 Driving and Operating Sustained Road course Drag strip cold Road course target high speed Model Axle cold starting starting hot pressures ( cold starting pressures ( pressures pressures ( ZL1 1LE Tire Front 180 kPa 220 240 kPa (32 300 kPa Pressure Settings (26 psi) 35 psi)
  • Page 18 Driving and Operating Front License Plate/Bracket Water Deflector Wicker Bill Removal (ZL1 Only) A rear spoiler wicker bill is available for LS/LT and SS with the 1LE package only. If equipped with a wicker bill, use the instructions for installation. Underbody Air Deflector Tire Dam Kit If operating a ZL1 on a closed...
  • Page 19 Driving and Operating must be reinstalled after the track event. For installation, see the instructions provided with the kit. Adjustable Front Struts (ZL1 1LE Only) Camber Position for Track Events The front strut top mount can be positioned two ways. The original setting is in the street position, but it can be turned 180°...
  • Page 20 Driving and Operating 4. Using the hex feature on the Strut Spring Seat Adjustment top of the mount, turn the top The front struts have a threaded mount 180° until the TRACK spring seat that allows adjustment CAMBER text is visible and the of the preload on the front springs.
  • Page 21 Driving and Operating Adjustable Rear Stabilizer Bar 2. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut while holding the ball (ZL1 1LE Only) stud end. 3. Reposition the stabilizer bar link stud to the desired hole and tighten to 43 (32 lb ft). Use the same hole position for both sides of the vehicle.
  • Page 22 Driving and Operating Track Wheel Alignment Specifications Caster (Not Steering Adjustable) Camber Total Toe Wheel Angle Thrust Angle (Left Model Axle Left Right Left Right (Left + Right) Right)/2 ZL1 1LE Front 7.9° 7.9° 2.7° 2.7° 0.1° ± 0.05° 0.0° ± 3.5° Track ±...
  • Page 23 Driving and Operating Performance Traction 1. Using the buttons on the right Caution Management (PTM) Mode must side of the steering wheel, be enabled. For convertibles, press to open the top level Using these wheel alignment Competitive Driving Mode must DIC menu.
  • Page 24 Driving and Operating 5. Press SEL to select Custom. 7. Scroll down to Launch RPM 3. Use to open the using Options menu. 8. Press SEL. 6. Press to open the Custom Options menu. 4. Use to highlight Custom. 9. Adjust the desired RPM using 1800 4000 RPM for manual transmissions and 800 2400 for automatic.
  • Page 25 Driving and Operating Line Lock Caution (Continued) Warning is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attempt to shift The vehicle may move when the drive wheels do not unexpectedly when using Line have traction. Lock, which could cause injury to persons or property located Line Lock allows for locking the front nearby.
  • Page 26 Driving and Operating The vehicle must be in D (Drive) for an automatic transmission or 1 (First) gear for a manual transmission. The parking brake must not be engaged. The vehicle must be stopped on level ground. The accelerator pedal must not be applied. 2.

  • Page 27: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating applied, Line Lock releases, and Automatic Custom Launch Control will be Transmission disabled. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the current gear selected in the lower right corner. When Sport Mode is active, an S is displayed. If Manual Mode is active, an M displays next to the current gear 7.
  • Page 28 Driving and Operating maintain brake application. Then Warning Warning (Continued) press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into It is dangerous to get out of the firmly on the brake pedal, the another gear. vehicle if the shift lever is not fully vehicle could move very rapidly.

  • Page 29: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating the transmission will maintain the Ride Control Systems Caution current gear up to near redline rpm. While braking, the transmission will Competitive Driving Mode If the vehicle does not shift gears, automatically downshift to the next the transmission could be lower gear keeping engine speed Competitive Driving Mode, damaged.
  • Page 30 Driving and Operating Driving Mode or Performance Caution Traction Management Mode, or by pressing and holding Attempting to shift when the drive five seconds to turn StabiliTrak Off, wheels are spinning and do not the cruise control buttons on the left have traction may cause damage side of the steering wheel will be to the transmission.
  • Page 31 Driving and Operating With Track mode engaged, select Dry conditions only. the optional handling mode by StabiliTrak is on and engine pressing two times. A menu with power is reduced based on the PTM modes will appear. conditions. PTM Sport 1 For use by drivers familiar with the track.
  • Page 32 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak is off and engine for use during closed course race Launch Control will initially limit power is available for maximum events where consistent zero to engine speed as you rapidly apply cornering speed. 60 and quarter mile times are the accelerator pedal to wide open desirable.
  • Page 33 Driving and Operating After the vehicle is launched, the within 0.150 seconds when There are unique calibrations based system continues in Competitive necessary. Smaller clutch on the Traction Control System Driving Mode or PTM. adjustments happen even faster. (TCS) setting. eLSD modes change automatically when is pressed.
  • Page 34 Driving and Operating Mode 4 is engaged when TCS is Fuel If unavailable, unleaded gasoline selected off, but StabiliTrak with a posted octane rating of GM recommends the use of TOP remains on. Vehicle stability is 91 may be used, but with reduced TIER detergent gasoline to keep the still the priority, while allowing for performance and fuel economy.
  • Page 35 Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) Fuel with any amount of methanol, methylal, and aniline. These fuels can corrode metal fuel system parts or damage plastic and rubber parts. Fuel containing metals such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT), which can damage the emissions control system and spark plugs.

  • Page 36: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Engine Compartment Overview ..... 36 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..37 Cooling System .

  • Page 37: Engine Compartment

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 38: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air Reservoir. cleaner/filter: Cleaner/Filter 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank For intervals on changing and and Pressure Cap. inspecting the engine air filter, see Maintenance Schedule in the 3.

  • Page 39: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Warning Warning Operating the engine with the air Do not touch heater or radiator cleaner/filter off can cause you or hoses, or other engine parts. others to be burned. The air They can be very hot and can cleaner not only cleans the air;...

  • Page 40: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Wheels and Tires Summer Tires See Engine Coolant under High Performance Summer Tires Low-Profile Tires Cooling System in the owner s ZL1, SS with the 1LE package, and manual. If the vehicle has 285/30ZR20, LS/LT with the 1LE package are 305/30ZR20, 305/30ZR19, equipped with high performance Engine Overheating...

  • Page 41: Tire Pressure For High-Speed

    Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for 305/30ZR19 (98Y) and 325/30ZR19 Caution (Continued) (101Y) size tires that are capable of High-Speed Operation high-speed use. Make sure vehicles (20 °F). Always store high with this size tires are inflated to performance summer tires Warning 300 kPa (44 psi) before operating indoors and at temperatures...

  • Page 42: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle SS 1LE, and ZL1 Only suspension. See "Strut Spring Seat Adjustment" in Track Events and Competitive Driving 0 14. Caution Tow Eye Socket Incorrectly towing a disabled If the vehicle is equipped with a tow vehicle may cause damage.

  • Page 43: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution Caution Exterior Care Stepping on the rocker molding Using wax on low gloss black could damage the molding. The finish stripes can increase the Automatic Car Washes repairs would not be covered by gloss level and create a the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 44 Vehicle Care Never scrub the hood wrap Finish Care surface. Application of aftermarket clearcoat Use a wet, non-abrasive sealant/wax materials is not detergent. recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to Do not buff or apply polishes to have the damage assessed and the hood wrap.
  • Page 45 Vehicle Care ZL1 1LE Spoiler Fuel Spills Caution Wipe off immediately to avoid degrading the vinyl and adhesive. Machine compounding or Then wash, rinse, and dry. aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.

  • Page 46: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....46 Maintenance Replacement Parts ......46...

  • Page 47: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants The following fluid applies to the Camaro ZL1 only. For other fluids not listed here, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the owner s manual. Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission (10 Speed) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.

  • Page 48: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ....48 Engine Drive Belt Routing ..50...

  • Page 49: Vehicle Data

    Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. The below values are for ZL1 (LT4 engine) vehicles only. For capacities and specifications for 1LE vehicles, see the owner's manual. Capacities Application Metric English...
  • Page 50 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order 6.2L V8 Engine (LT4) Automatic 0.725 0.875 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 (0.029 0.034 in) Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 6.2L 650 lb ft 6.2L...
  • Page 51 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 52: Index

    Index Index Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ..37 Engine Appearance Care Air Cleaner/Filter ....37 Exterior ......42 Compartment Overview .
  • Page 53 Index Maintenance Schedule Tires Recommended Fluids and Low Profile ..... 39 Lubricants ..... 46 Pressure .
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