Convertible Camaro 2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 5.G User Guide

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{Caution
If you raise or lower the
convertible top while the vehicle
is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism.
The repairs would not be covered
by the warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in P (Park)
or a manual transmission in
Neutral before raising or lowering
the convertible top.
Lowering the Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Place the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission and
Neutral with a manual
transmission. Set the parking
brake.
2. Remove the tonneau cover from the trunk.
3. The rear trunk partition must be in the fastened position. See
Rear Storage on page 4-1. 4. Remove all objects on or above
the rear trunk partition.
5. Close the trunk.
6. Start the engine.
7. Release the convertible top front latch above the inside rearview
mirror, by pulling down and
turning it clockwise.
8. Return the convertible top front latch to the closed position.
9. Press and hold the rear of theconvertible top button. The
windows will automatically lower
and the convertible top will lower
into the rear of the vehicle.
A chime will sound when the
convertible top has lowered
completely. If the radio is on the
sound may be muted for a brief
time so the chime can be heard.
10. Install the tonneau cover. See Tonneau Cover on page 4-3.

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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
message regarding the convertible
top. SeeConvertible Top Messages
on page 5-33.
{Caution
Raising the top without removing
the tonneau cover may damage
the top components and the
tonneau cover. Remove the
tonneau cover before operating
the convertible top.
Raising the Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Place the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission and
Neutral with a manual
transmission. Set the parking
brake. 2. Remove the tonneau cover if
installed. See Tonneau Cover on
page 4-3.
3. Move any objects that have fallen against the convertible top
inside the trunk.
4. Close the trunk.
5. Start the engine.
{Warning
Placing hands on the top of the
windshield frame when closing
the convertible soft top could
cause fingers to be pinched and
may cause injury. Keep hands
below the windshield frame when
closing the convertible top.
6. Press and hold the front of the convertible top button. The top
will raise and the windows will
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the
convertible top button.

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8. Release the convertible top frontlatch from the lock position by
pulling down and turning it
clockwise.
9. Lock the convertible top front latch by pulling down and turning
it counterclockwise, then push
it up.
If the convertible top has been
opened repeatedly within a short
time and is not working, wait
five minutes before pressing the
convertible top button again. Operation of the convertible top
cannot be attempted for five minutes
after the last time the convertible top
switch was pressed if the
convertible top was opened
repeatedly within a short time and
the top has stopped functioning.
If the vehicle has lost power, the
convertible top can still be raised by
releasing pressure on the
hydraulic pump.
Never attempt to open or close the
convertible top manually without first
releasing pressure.
Raising the Convertible Top
Manually
1. Park on a level surface. Place
the vehicle in P (Park) with an
automatic transmission and
Neutral with a manual
transmission. Set the parking
brake.
2. Remove the tonneau cover if installed. See Tonneau Cover on
page 4-3. 3. Move any objects that have
fallen against the convertible top
inside the trunk.
4. Remove the trim cover to access
the hydraulic pressure
release bolt.

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5. Locate the pressure release bolton the top of the hydraulic pump.
6. Using the provided wrench, turn the pressure release bolt
counterclockwise no more than
one turn.
7. Reinstall the trim cover.
8. Pull the front of the convertible top up and forward.
9. After the convertible top iscompletely raised, release the
convertible top front latch from
the lock position by pulling down
and turning it clockwise.
10. Lock the convertible top front latch by pulling down and
turning it counterclockwise,
then push it up.
When power is restored to the
vehicle, the pressure release bolt
must be tightened using the
provided wrench by turning it 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
message regarding the convertible
top. See
Convertible Top Messages
on page 5-33.
If the battery has been
disconnected, the power windows
must be programmed for the
convertible top to operate. See
Power Windows on page 2-16.
Cleaning the Convertible Top
The convertible top should be
cleaned often. High pressure car
washes may cause water to enter
the vehicle.
Hand wash the convertible top in
the shade. Use a mild soap,
lukewarm water, and a soft sponge.

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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.
Let the soap remain on the fabric for
a few minutes. When the top is very
dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse, then let the top
dry in direct sunlight.
To protect the convertible top:
.After washing, the top must be
completely dry before lowering.
.Do not get any cleaner on the
painted finish; it could leave
streaks.
.Before going through an
automatic car wash, find out if
the equipment could damage the
convertible top.

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Seats and Restraints 3-7
Rear Seats
{Caution
On convertible models, there is a
speaker between the two rear
seating positions on the seatback.
If someone leans on the speaker,
if cargo is loaded on it, or if liquid
is spilled on it, damage could
occur. Do not lean against the
speaker, place cargo on the
speaker, or spill liquids on the
speaker.
If equipped, the rear seat has two
designated seating positions. The
coupe seat can be folded for more
cargo space. Fold the seat only
when the vehicle is parked. To fold the seatback down:
1. Pull on the strap on the top of
the rear seatback.
2. Fold the seatback down.
{Warning
A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
Lift the seatback up to raise it, and
push it back to lock it into place.
Make sure the safety belt is not
twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Coupe Models, Driver Side Shown,Passenger Side Similar
On coupe models, the seat-mounted
side impact airbags for the driver
and front outboard passenger are in
the side of the seatbacks closest to
the door.Convertible Models, Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
On convertible models, the
seat-mounted side impact airbags
for the driver and front outboard
passenger are in the side of the
seatbacks closest to the door.Coupe Models, Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
On coupe models, the roof-rail
airbags for the driver, front outboard
passenger, and second row
outboard passengers are in the
ceiling above the side windows.
{Warning
If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into (Continued)

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Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children
(LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child
restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child
restraint are used to attach the child
restraint to the anchors in the
vehicle. The LATCH system is
designed to make installation of a
child restraint easier.
In order to use the LATCH system in
your vehicle, you need a child
restraint that has LATCH
attachments. LATCH-compatible
rear-facing and forward-facing child
seats can be properly installed
using either the LATCH anchors or
the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not
use both the safety belts and the
LATCH anchorage system to secure
a rear-facing or forward-facing
child seat.
Booster seats use the vehicle’s
safety belts to secure the child in
the booster seat. If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat
be secured with the LATCH system,
this can be done as long as the
booster seat can be positioned
properly and there is no interference
with the proper positioning of the
lap-shoulder belt on the child.
Make sure to follow the instructions
that came with the child restraint,
and also the instructions in this
manual.
When installing a child restraint with
a top tether, you must also use
either the lower anchors or the
safety belts to properly secure the
child restraint. A child restraint must
never be installed using only the top
tether and anchor.
The LATCH anchorage system can
be used until the combined weight
of the child plus the child restraint is
29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt
alone instead of the LATCH
anchorage system once the
combined weight is more than
29.5 kg (65 lbs).
The following explains how to attach
a child restraint with these
attachments in the vehicle.
Not all vehicle seating positions or
child restraints have lower anchors
and attachments or top tether
anchors and attachments.
In Canada, the law requires that
forward-facing child restraints have
a top tether, and that the tether be
attached.
Convertible models do not have top
tether anchors to secure a child
restraint. If a national or local law
requires that the top tether be
anchored, do not use a child
restraint in this vehicle because a
top tether cannot be properly
anchored.

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Lower Anchor and Top Tether
Anchor Locations
Rear Seat—Coupe Model
I(Top Tether Anchor): Seating
positions with top tether anchors.
H(Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with two lower anchors. Rear Seat
—Convertible Model
H(Lower Anchor): Seating
positions with two lower anchors. Lower Anchors
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.

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Top Tether Anchors
On coupe models, the top tether
anchors are on the rear seatback
filler panel.
To assist in locating the top tether
anchors, the top tether anchor
symbol is on the cover of the
anchor.Convertible top models do not have
top tether anchors to be used to
secure a child restraint in any
seating position.
Be sure to use an anchor on the
same side of the vehicle as the
seating position where the child
restraint will be placed.
Do not secure a child restraint in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be attached, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top tether
must be attached.
According to accident statistics,
children and infants are safer when
properly restrained in a child
restraint system or infant restraint
system secured in a rear seating
position. See
Where to Put the
Restraint on page 3-34 for
additional information.
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH
System
{Warning
If a LATCH-type child restraint is
not attached to anchors or with
the safety belt, the child restraint
will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child
could be seriously injured or
killed. Install a LATCH-type child
restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle safety
belts to secure the restraint,
following the instructions that
came with the child restraint and
the instructions in this manual.