2016 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual

2016 Chevrolet Camaro owners manual
Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Camaro
Rating:
(7)

Online manual

Size:
5.01 MB

Table of Contents

Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Trunk Release
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
11
Heated and Ventilated Seats
12
Head Restraint Adjustment
12
Safety Belts
12
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
13
Steering Wheel Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
14
Exterior Lighting
14
Windshield Wiper/Washer
15
Climate Controls
16
Transmission
17
Vehicle Features
18
Infotainment System
18
Radio(s)
19
Satellite Radio
19
Portable Audio Devices
20
Bluetooth®
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Cruise Control
21
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
22
Parking Assist
22
Power Outlets
23
Universal Remote System
23
Sunroof
23
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
24
Engine Oil Life System
25
Car Wash Guidelines
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
25
Roadside Assistance Program
26
Keys, Doors, and Windows
27
Keys and Locks
27
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
28
Remote Vehicle Start
34
Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
37
Delayed Locking
37
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Doors
39
Trunk
39
Vehicle Security
40
Vehicle Alarm System
40
Immobilizer
41
Immobilizer Operation
41
Exterior Mirrors
42
Convex Mirrors
42
Power Mirrors
43
Heated Mirrors
43
Automatic Dimming Mirror
43
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
43
Interior Mirrors
44
Interior Rearview Mirrors
44
Manual Rearview Mirror
44
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
44
Windows
44
Power Windows
45
Sun Visors
46
Roof
47
Sunroof
47
Seats and Restraints
49
Head Restraints
50
Front Seats
50
Power Seat Adjustment
50
Reclining Seatbacks
51
Memory Seats
51
Seatback Latches
53
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
54
Rear Seats
55
Safety Belts
55
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
56
Lap-Shoulder Belt
57
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
59
Safety Belt Extender
60
Safety System Check
60
Safety Belt Care
60
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
60
Airbag System
61
Where Are the Airbags?
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
65
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
66
Passenger Sensing System
67
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Airbag System Check
72
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
73
Child Restraints
73
Older Children
73
Infants and Young Children
75
Child Restraint Systems
77
Where to Put the Restraint
79
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
80
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
85
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
85
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
87
Storage
91
Storage Compartments
91
Glove Box
91
Center Console Storage
91
Additional Storage Features
92
Convenience Net
92
Instruments and Controls
93
Controls
94
Steering Wheel Adjustment
94
Steering Wheel Controls
95
Heated Steering Wheel
96
Horn
96
Windshield Wiper/Washer
96
Compass
97
Clock
97
Power Outlets
99
Wireless Charging
99
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
101
Instrument Cluster
102
Speedometer
106
Odometer
106
Trip Odometer
106
Tachometer
106
Fuel Gauge
106
Boost Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only)
107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only)
108
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
109
Voltmeter Gauge
110
Safety Belt Reminders
111
Airbag Readiness Light
111
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
112
Charging System Light
113
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
113
Brake System Warning Light
115
Electric Parking Brake Light
115
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
116
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
116
Traction Off Light
116
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
117
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
117
Tire Pressure Light
117
Engine Oil Pressure Light
118
Low Fuel Warning Light
118
Security Light
118
High-Beam On Light
119
Lamps On Reminder
119
Cruise Control Light
119
Door Ajar Light
119
Information Displays
120
Driver Information Center (DIC)
120
Head-Up Display (HUD)
122
Vehicle Messages
126
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
126
Brake System Messages
127
Compass Messages
127
Cruise Control Messages
127
Door Ajar Messages
127
Engine Cooling System Messages
127
Engine Oil Messages
128
Engine Power Messages
128
Fuel System Messages
129
Key and Lock Messages
129
Lamp Messages
129
Object Detection System Messages
129
Ride Control System Messages
130
Airbag System Messages
131
Security Messages
131
Service Vehicle Messages
131
Starting the Vehicle Messages
132
Tire Messages
132
Transmission Messages
132
Vehicle Reminder Messages
134
Vehicle Speed Messages
134
Window Messages
134
Vehicle Personalization
134
Universal Remote System
142
Universal Remote System Programming
142
Universal Remote System Operation
144
Lighting
145
Exterior Lighting
145
Exterior Lamp Controls
145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
145
Flash-to-Pass
146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
146
Automatic Headlamp System
146
Hazard Warning Flashers
147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
147
Interior Lighting
148
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
148
Interior Lamps
148
Reading Lamps
149
Lighting Features
149
Entry Lighting
149
Exit Lighting
149
Theater Dimming
149
Battery Load Management
149
Battery Power Protection
150
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
150
Infotainment System
151
Introduction
151
Infotainment
151
Theft-Deterrent Feature
152
Overview
153
Home Page
154
Operation
154
Radio
155
AM-FM Radio
155
Satellite Radio
156
Radio Reception
158
Backglass Antenna
159
Multi-Band Antenna
159
Audio Players
159
USB Port
159
Auxiliary Devices
160
Phone
161
Bluetooth (Overview)
161
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
163
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
167
Hands-Free Phone
168
Bluetooth Phone/Devices
170
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
170
Pictures and Movies (Picture System)
174
Pictures and Movies (Movie System)
175
Trademarks and License Agreements
177
Climate Controls
179
Climate Control Systems
179
Automatic Climate Control System
179
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
182
Air Vents
184
Maintenance
185
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
185
Driving and Operating
186
Driving Information
187
Distracted Driving
187
Defensive Driving
187
Drunk Driving
187
Control of a Vehicle
188
Braking
188
Steering
188
Off-Road Recovery
189
Loss of Control
189
Track Events and Competitive Driving
190
Driving on Wet Roads
194
Hill and Mountain Roads
195
Winter Driving
195
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
196
Vehicle Load Limits
197
Starting and Operating
201
New Vehicle Break-In
201
Ignition Positions
202
Starting the Engine
203
Engine Heater
205
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
206
Shifting Into Park
207
Shifting out of Park
207
Parking
208
Parking over Things That Burn
208
Active Fuel Management®
208
Engine Exhaust
209
Running the Vehicle While Parked
209
Automatic Transmission
210
Manual Mode
212
Manual Transmission
214
Active Rev Match
216
Brakes
217
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
217
Electric Parking Brake
217
Brake Assist
219
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
219
Ride Control Systems
220
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
220
Driver Mode Control
222
Competitive Driving Mode
225
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
227
Cruise Control
227
Driver Assistance Systems
230
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
231
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
233
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
233
Fuel
236
California Fuel Requirements
237
Fuels in Foreign Countries
237
Fuel Additives
237
Filling the Tank
237
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
239
Trailer Towing
240
General Towing Information
240
Conversions and Add-Ons
240
Add-On Electrical Equipment
240
Vehicle Care
241
General Information
242
California Proposition 65 Warning
242
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
242
Accessories and Modifications
242
Vehicle Checks
243
Doing Your Own Service Work
243
Hood
243
Engine Compartment Overview
245
Engine Oil
248
Engine Oil Life System
250
Automatic Transmission Fluid
251
Manual Transmission Fluid
251
Hydraulic Clutch
251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
252
Cooling System
253
Engine Coolant
254
Engine Overheating
257
Washer Fluid
259
Brakes
260
Brake Fluid
261
Battery - North America
262
Rear Axle
262
Starter Switch Check
262
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
263
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
263
Wiper Blade Replacement
264
Windshield Replacement
264
Headlamp Aiming
265
Bulb Replacement
265
Halogen Bulbs
265
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
265
Front Turn Signal Lamps (Passenger Side Only)
266
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
266
License Plate Lamp
267
Replacement Bulbs
268
Electrical System
268
Electrical System Overload
268
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
269
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
269
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
272
Wheels and Tires
275
Tires
275
All-Season Tires
276
Winter Tires
276
Run-Flat Tires
277
Low-Profile Tires
278
Summer Tires
278
Tire Sidewall Labeling
278
Tire Designations
280
Tire Terminology and Definitions
280
Tire Pressure
283
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
284
Tire Pressure Monitor System
284
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
285
Tire Inspection
288
Tire Rotation
289
When It Is Time for New Tires
290
Buying New Tires
291
Different Size Tires and Wheels
292
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
292
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
294
Wheel Replacement
294
Tire Chains
295
If a Tire Goes Flat
295
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
297
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
303
Jump Starting
303
Jump Starting - North America
303
Towing the Vehicle
306
Recreational Vehicle Towing
307
Appearance Care
307
Exterior Care
307
Interior Care
312
Floor Mats
315
Service and Maintenance
317
General Information
317
Maintenance Schedule
318
Special Application Services
324
Additional Maintenance and Care
324
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
327
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
327
Maintenance Replacement Parts
328
Maintenance Records
330
Technical Data
331
Vehicle Identification
331
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
331
Service Parts Identification Label
331
Vehicle Data
332
Capacities and Specifications
332
Engine Drive Belt Routing
334
Customer Information
335
Customer Information
335
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
335
Customer Assistance Offices
337
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
338
Online Owner Center
338
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
338
Roadside Assistance Program
339
Scheduling Service Appointments
341
Courtesy Transportation Program
341
Collision Damage Repair
342
Service Publications Ordering Information
344
Radio Frequency Statement
345
Reporting Safety Defects
345
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
345
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
346
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
346
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
346
Event Data Recorders
347
OnStar®
347
Infotainment System
348
OnStar
349
OnStar Overview
349
OnStar Services
351
Emergency
351
Security
351
Navigation
351
Connections
352
Diagnostics
354
OnStar Additional Information
354
Index
360
Index_A
360
Index_B
361
Index_C
361
Index_D
362
Index_E
363
Index_F
363
Index_G
364
Index_H
364
Index_I
364
Index_J
365
Index_K
365
Index_L
365
Index_M
365
Index_N
366
Index_O
366
Index_P
367
Index_R
367
Index_S
368
Index_T
369
Index_U
370
Index_V
370
Index_W
370

FAQ about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual

What contains the 2016 Camaro manual?

The Chevrolet Camaro owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Camaro. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Camaro 2016 owner's manual:

  • Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Chevrolet Camaro owners can do
  • Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
  • Maintenance for your Chevrolet Camaro, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
  • Best practice for driving your Chevrolet Camaro

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