CHEVROLET CAMARO 2018 Owner's Manual

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Using the USB Music Menu
.Touch Menu during playback.
. Touch the desired menu.
. Applicable audio extensions are
asx, m3u, .pls, .wpl, b4s,
and .xspf.
Browse Music 1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls” inOperation 0160. To
stop the device and select another
media source, touch Source, then
select the other source. Auto Volume
Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“Auto Volume”
under“Radio
Controls” inOperation 0160.
Traffic Program (If Equipped)
Touch On or Off.
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
. Connect an MTP supported
device.
. Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the MTP device.
. If a non-readable MTP device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection.
Playing Music Files
. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port. .
Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the iPod/
iPhone.
. If a non-readable iPod/iPhone is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch iPod.
To stop the iPod/iPhone and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source.
To remove the iPod/iPhone, select
another function, then remove the
iPod/iPhone.
Pause
. Touch
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.Touchrto resume.
Changing to the Next/
Previous Song
. Touch
lto change to the
next song.
. Touch
gwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
gafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release to resume playback at
normal speed.
Playing Files Randomly
Touch
Zduring playback.
. ON: Plays all files randomly.
. OFF: Returns to normal
playback. Using the iPod Menu
.
Touch Menu during playback.
. Touch the appropriate
play mode.
Browse Music 1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls” inOperation 0160.
Auto Volume
Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“Auto Volume” under“Radio
Controls” inOperation 0160.
Picture System Information
The infotainment system can view
picture files stored on a USB
storage device and devices that
support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP).
.
Supported file extensions: .jpg,
.bmp, .png, .gif. .
Animated GIF files are not
supported.
. Some files may not operate due
to a different recording format or
the condition of the file.
Viewing Pictures 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
2. Touch the screen to open to full screen. Touch the screen again
to return to the previous
screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch GALLERY.
Some features are disabled while
the vehicle is in motion.
Viewing a Slide Show
1. Touch
zfrom the picture
screen.
2. Touch the screen to cancel the slide show during the slide
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Viewing a Previous or Next
Picture
Touch
SorTfrom the picture
screen.
Rotating a Picture
Touch
wfrom the picture screen.
Enlarging a Picture
Touch
xfrom the picture screen.
Using the USB Picture Menu 1. Touch MENU from the picture screen.
2. Touch the appropriate menu: .Slide Show Time: Allows
selection of the slide show
interval.
. Clock, Temp. Display:
Allows selection of On or
Off to show the clock and
temperature on the full
screen. .
Display Settings: Adjusts
for Brightness and Contrast.
3. Touch Back on the infotainment display to exit.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
The auxiliary input jack can be used
to connect external audio devices
such as an iPod, iPhone, MP3
player, CD player, and other
supported devices for use as
another source for audio listening.
This input jack is not an audio
output; do not plug headphones into
the front auxiliary input jack. The auxiliary input jack is in the
center console. The infotainment
system can play music connected
by the auxiliary device.
Play will begin when the system has
finished reading the information on
the device.
Playing Music
To play music from the device, if the
device is already connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch AUX.
5. Touch
0.
To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” inOperation 0160.

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Performance Data
Recorder (PDR)
If equipped, the PDR icon displays
on the Home Page.
Important Information
Use of the PDR may be prohibited
or legally restricted in certain
countries and situations. Ensure
compliance with applicable laws and
regulations, including, but not
limited to: privacy laws, laws related
to camera surveillance and
recordings, road traffic and security
laws, and laws on the protection of
publicity and personality rights.
.Do not use the PDR if it causes
distraction.
. Do not rely on camera footage to
steer the vehicle.
. Comply with any notice and
consent requirements before
capturing and/or recording the
voices or images of other
persons or before collecting
other personal data. .
Notify other drivers of your
vehicle of the above rules and
require them to comply.
. General Motors does not accept
any responsibility or liability in
connection with use that is not
permitted.
. Law enforcement authorities
may have the right to seize
video recordings and use them
as evidence of criminal/driving
offenses against you or third
parties.
The PDR records video, audio, and
vehicle data. This data is stored on
a removable SD card. The SD card
reader is below the instrument panel
to the left of the steering wheel and
just above the hood release.
The recorded data is not stored
anywhere else and is only
accessible from the SD card.
To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted
SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16,
or 32 GB recommended, into the SD
card reader. Touch the PDR icon to access the
PDR menu. The options
displayed are:
Start Recording
If the system is unable to begin
recording, the Start Recording
button is grayed out.
Touch Start Recording to begin
recording. After recording begins,
this button changes to Stop
Recording. Touch to stop the
recording session.
The recording must be stopped and
the file closed before removing the
SD card, or the recording cannot be
reviewed.

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The elapsed time will show when
recording. To define a finish line,
see“Define Finish Line” later in this
section.
If there is no available space on the
SD card, a message displays.
Delete or transfer recordings on the
SD card or use another SD card
with free space. To delete a recording, go to the
Recorded Sessions menu and
touch
znext to the item. See
“Recorded Sessions” later in this
section.
If no SD card is inserted, a message
displays.
Define Finish Line
To track and record the vehicle’s lap
times, the starting point of a lap
must be set. Crossing this point
activates the lap timer when
recording.
To set the finish line, position the
vehicle with the front bumper at the
start/finish point. From the PDR
menu, touch Define Finish Line and
then touch Mark Finish Line. This
can be done with the vehicle
moving.
Recorded Sessions
To view recorded videos, touch
Recorded Sessions.

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A list of recordings displays.
Select the recording to start
playback.
Touch
znext to an item to delete
that recording. Touch Yes to delete
or No to cancel on the confirmation
screen.
Video playback is not allowed while
the vehicle is in motion.
Tap the screen while the video is
playing to display the video controls:
Video Scrubber : Changes the
position and playback. The length of
the bar corresponds to the time of
the video. Advance or rewind the
video by dragging along the bar.
Delete Recording : Touch to delete
the video. A confirmation screen
displays. Touch Yes to delete or No
to cancel.
Pause/Play : Touch to play or
pause the video. The button will
change when touched.
/: Touch to display the previous
screen.
Exit : Touch to exit the current
display.
Choose Video Overlay
Touch Choose Video Overlay to
display the menu.
Select one:
. No Overlay
. Sport .
Track
. Performance Timing
No Overlay:
No vehicle data displays on top of
the recorded video. Vehicle data is
still available with the video when
accessed in the toolbox software.
Sport:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
. Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits
are displayed in km/h or MPH
depending on vehicle settings.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and
triangle show current RPMs. As
the RPMs increase, the backfill
follows.

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.Transmission State (Current
Gear): Automatic and manual
transmissions display 1, 2, etc.
. Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left
and Right G-Forces are
displayed. The graphic fills to the
left or the right depending on the
measure value. The measured
G-Force displays as a number at
the top of the graphic.
. Event Odometer: This displays
the distance driven since the
recording began.
Track:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
. Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport. .
GPS Tracking Map: Shows the
vehicle’s current position relative
to a known route.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and
triangle indicate current RPMs.
As the RPMs increase, the
backfill follows.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral
and longitudinal G-Forces are
displayed as a dot within a
bubble. A red dot displays when
the vehicle starts braking and
turns green when the vehicle
accelerates. The dot is white
when the vehicle is not moving.
A white dot is the default.
. Brake and Throttle Graphic:
Displays the percentage value of
brake and throttle pedal position
from 0–100%. .
Steering Angle: The graphic fills
from the center to the left or right
depending on the direction of
steering. The numerical steering
angle displays below the
graphic.
. StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The
graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
. Performance Traction
Management (PTM) Mode:
Displays the current PTM mode.
The options are Wet, Dry, Sport
1, Sport 2, or Race.
. Current Lap Time: Displays the
elapsed lap time if the finish line
is defined and the vehicle has
crossed the defined finish line at
least once.
. Event Odometer: Displays the
distance driven since the
recording began.
. Drive Mode: Displays the
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Performance Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): Same as Sport.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph),
0–200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m
(1/4 mi), and 0–200–0 km/h
(0–100–0 mph): The timer starts
recording as soon as the vehicle
accelerates. As the vehicle
passes each speed and distance
milestone, it is displayed on the
overlay. .
Throttle Position: Displays
the percentage of throttle applied
from 0–100%.
. StabiliTrak Active Indicator: The
graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
Naming Convention
The recorded video file name is
stored as the recorded date and the
length of the recording.
If the recorded session was
recorded while the system was in
Valet Mode, the file name will
display the mode, date, and length
of time.
Settings
Touch Settings on the PDR menu to
display settings.
Valet Mode Recording : Allows
recording preferences to be
selected. It is recommended that a
blank SD card be used. Available
choices are:
. Automatically record when in
Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to
begin recording as soon as the
vehicle is in Valet Mode.
. Overwrite existing data when
memory full: Allows manual
overwriting of previous
recordings, one at a time starting
with the oldest, when the current
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Audio will not record during
Valet Mode.
Record Audio :Allows audio to be
recorded along with video.
Audio will not record during
Valet Mode.
Software Information : Displays
PDR software information and
version numbers.
Toolbox Software : Allows for the
evaluation of the driver and the
vehicle performance on a personal
computer after a recorded event.
See www.chevrolet.com or your
dealer for details to download the
software.Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
If equipped with Bluetooth capability,
the system can interact with many
Bluetooth phones, PDAs, or other
devices to:
. Place and receive hands-free
calls.
. Transmit hands-free data.
. Play audio streaming files.
The device must be paired first. See
“Pairing” under“Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls)” later in this
section.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked:
. Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts. .
Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
system.
. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “Pairing”
under “Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)” later in this section.
{Warning
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment system.
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth-capable cell
phone with a Hands-Free Profile to
make and receive phone calls. The
infotainment system is used to
control the system. The system can
be used while the ignition is on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY. See Ignition
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support all functions and not all
phones work with the Bluetooth
system. In the U.S. and Canada,
see www.gm.com/bluetooth for more
information about compatible
phones.
The Bluetooth system range can be
up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
There may be restrictions on using
Bluetooth wireless technology in
some locations.
Due to the variety of Bluetooth
devices and their firmware versions,
the device may respond differently
when performing over Bluetooth.
On a current phone call, an image
of the current contact from the
phone's contact list may be
displayed. Not all phones are
compatible with this feature.
Refer to the cell phone
manufacturer’s user guide for
questions about the phone's
Bluetooth functionality.Bluetooth Controls
If equipped with Bluetooth capability,
use the infotainment controls on the
center stack and the steering wheel
to operate the system.
Steering Wheel Controls
See Steering Wheel Controls 0106.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls)
To use infotainment controls to
access the menu system, see
Overview 0159.
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired to the Bluetooth
system and then connected to the
vehicle before it can be used. See
your cell phone manufacturer's user
guide for Bluetooth functions before
pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, if available. See OnStar
Overview 0369. Pairing Information
.
A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to
the vehicle as a phone and an
MP3 player at the same time.
. Up to 10 cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system.
. The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
. Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system.
. Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time.
. If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired.
When the Bluetooth device and
infotainment system are
successfully paired, the phone book
is downloaded automatically. This is
dependent on the type of phone