air conditioning CHEVROLET CAMARO 2018 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner ’s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints

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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
Automatic Climate Control System
1. Temperature Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3.
O(Power)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. A/C (Air Conditioning) 6. Recirculation
7. Fan Control
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Defrost

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3.
O(Power)
4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. A/C (Air Conditioning)
7. Recirculation 8. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped)
9. Defrost
10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Fan Control
See Automatic Climate Control
System 0188 andDual Automatic
Climate Control System 0191 (If
Equipped).
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Tap Shift
Tap Shift allows the automatic
transmission to be manually
controlled with the paddles on the
back of the steering wheel.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Climate Control Systems
Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
1. Temperature Control
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3.
O(Power)
4. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
5. A/C (Air Conditioning)
6. Recirculation 7. Fan Control
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Defrost

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature:
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
O:Press to turn the fan off or on.
Temperature Control : Turn the
outer ring of the air vent clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature setting. Fan Control :
Turn the outer ring of
the air vent clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press
X,Y, or[to change the
direction of the airflow. Any
combination of the three buttons
can be selected. The indicator light
in the button will turn on. The
current mode appears in the display
screen. Pressing any of the three
buttons cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
X: Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is only
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. The air conditioning
may turn on automatically to
remove fog.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light turns on. If the fan is turned off
or the outside temperature falls
below freezing, the air conditioning
will not run, but the indicator light
will be lit.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be
controlled with this system.
1. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls
2. Air Delivery Mode Controls
3.
O(Power)
4. SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. A/C (Air Conditioning)
7. Recirculation 8. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Ventilated Seats (If
Equipped)
9. Defrost
10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Fan Control Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature:
When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust
the temperature as needed for
best comfort.
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the
passenger. Turn the outer ring
of the air vents clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or

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decrease the driver or passenger
temperature setting. The setting will
appear on the temperature display.
SYNC :Press to link the passenger
climate temperature settings to the
driver setting. The SYNC indicator
light will turn on. When the
passenger settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the fan off or on.
hori:Press to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press
X,Y, or[to change the
direction of the airflow. Any
combination of the three buttons
can be selected. The indicator light
in the button will turn on. The
current mode appears in the display
screen. Pressing any of the three
buttons cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow is controlled manually.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation. To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following:
X:
Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0: Clears the windshield of fog or
frost more quickly. Air is only
directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. The air conditioning
may turn on automatically to
remove fog.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
A/C : Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. An indicator
light turns on. If the fan is turned off
or the outside temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning
will not run, but the indicator light
will be lit.
The air conditioning might
automatically come on when
0is
selected.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle.
It helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle or reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter.
Operation in the recirculation mode
while the air conditioner is off
increases humidity and may cause
the windows to fog.
Recirculation is not available in the
defrost or defog modes.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
@to
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.

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Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.

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not at the proper levels when the
system cools down again, see your
dealer.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators
to warn of the engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the
instrument cluster. SeeEngine
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0120.
The vehicle may also display a
message on the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0 359.
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan is running. If the engine
is overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, do not continue
to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak in the engine cooling system.
This can cause a loss of all
coolant and can damage the
system and vehicle. Have any
leaks fixed right away.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
cap, even a little, can cause them
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment with no
Overheat Warning
The hood extractor, if equipped, is
functional. It will allow water from
rain and car washes to enter the
engine compartment and contact
hot surfaces. If steam is coming
from the hood extractor with no
accompanying overheat warning, no
service is needed.
If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
. Climbs a long hill on a hot day
. Stops after high-speed driving
. Idles for long periods in traffic
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.

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the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight
:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim. Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
0 299.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code molded
into the sidewall of a tire
signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
0 208.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the front axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0208.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the rear axle. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0208.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:A
tire used on light duty trucks and
some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.