CHEVROLET CAMARO 2023 User Guide

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Passive Locking
With Keyless Access the vehicle will lock
several seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one remote
key has been removed or none remain in
the vehicle.
If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on. Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an
remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If an remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE
DETECTED and the horn will chirp three
times.
This occurs only once each time the vehicle
is driven.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Trunk Opening
When the doors are locked, press the touch
pad to open the trunk if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, see
Door Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Any
remaining remote keys will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can have up to
eight remote keys matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys. To program, the vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must be
with you.

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1. Remove the key from the remote key.
2. Place the two recognized remote keys inthe rear cupholder in the center console.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the new remote
key into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the key to
the unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
4. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3, 4 or 5, 6,7, or 8.5. Replace the recognized remote keys witha new remote key. Place the new remote
key in the rear cupholder in the center
console.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned, the DIC will show
that it is ready to program the next
remote key.
7. Remove the remote key from the cupholder and press
KorQ.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode. 8. Put the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap on the
driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote keys are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight remote keys. This
feature is not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys to be
programmed must be with you. 1. Remove the key from the remote key.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the remote key
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle and turn the key to the
unlock position five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO
LEARN and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.

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The DIC display will again show REMOTE
LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time, all previously known
remote keys will no longer work with
the vehicle. Remaining remote keys can
be relearned during the next steps.
The DIC display should now show READY
FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new remote key into the rearcupholder in the center console.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned, the DIC will show
that it is ready to program the next
remote key. 7. Remove the remote key from the
cupholder and press
KorQ.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery
When starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote key has been
idle for a while, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. For
improved vehicle security, the remote key is
equipped with a motion sensor. First, move
the remote key slightly and try to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle still does not start,
and the DIC displays the same warnings
above, follow the steps below:
1. Place the remote key in the rear
cupholder in the center console.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
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Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
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occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
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used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace
the battery:
1. Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull the key out. Never
pull the key out without pressing the
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2. Separate the two halves of the remotekey using a flat tool inserted into the
area near the key slot.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on thebattery and sliding it toward the bottom
of the remote key.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the back cover. Push the battery
down until it is held in place. Replace
with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together. 7. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the engine
to be started from outside the vehicle.
/:
This button will be on the remote key
if equipped with remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear window defogger and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may also come
on. See "Remote Start Heated and Ventilated
Seats" in Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 40. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key07.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
To start the engine using the remote start
feature: 1. Press and release
Q.
2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold
/for at least
four seconds or until the turn signal
lamps flash. The turn signal lamps
flashing confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
vehicle's doors will be locked and the
climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
15 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the
steps for a 15-minute time extension.
Remote start can be extended only once.
Start the vehicle before driving.
If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be extended
by another 15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An extension can
be requested, 30 seconds after starting. This
provides a total of 30 minutes.

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The remote start can only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added on to the
first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and then off
before the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press and hold/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The vehicle is not off.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
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or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key.
.Use Keyless Access. See Remote Key
Operation 07.
.Use the key in the driver door. The key
cylinder is covered with a cap.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door lock
switch.
.Pulling an interior door handle will unlock
the door. Pulling the door handle again
unlatches it.

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Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the trunk or door being opened. Press the
button on the door handle to open. See
“Keyless Access Operation”inRemote Key
Operation 07.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In
Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap
removal is complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and lift the key
upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until cap
installation is complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the back of thecap between the seal (5) and the metal
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3. Slide the cap forward and press theforward edge to install the cap in place.
4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
Q: Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
activated.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on when
the Open Door Anti-Lockout feature has
been turned off. When
Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again or
press
Qon the remote key to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Automatic Door Locks
When the doors are closed, the ignition is
on, and the shift lever is moved out of
P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or the
vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for
manual transmissions, the doors will lock.
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon a power door lock switch.

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.If equipped with an automatic
transmission, shift the transmission into
P (Park).
.If equipped with a manual transmission,
turn the vehicle off when parked.
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be enabled
through vehicle personalization. To view
available settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select “Vehicle”to display the list of
available options and select “Power Door
Locks”.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is on or in accessory mode and
the power door lock switch is pressed with
the driver door open, all the doors will lock
and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for remote keys
inside. If an remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will chirp three times. Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
Qon the power door
lock switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti-Lockout has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is
open, and locking is requested, all the doors
will lock and the driver door will remain
unlocked. The Open Door Anti-Lockout
feature can be turned on or off. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Power
Door Locks.
Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it
is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the body and
the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
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exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the
liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the highest
setting. See“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
.If the vehicle has a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0198.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk from outside of the
vehicle:
.PressXtwice quickly on the
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.Press the touch pad in the area above the
license plate after unlocking all doors.
.For Keyless Access, press the touch pad in
the area above the license plate when the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear
of the vehicle.
For automatic transmissions, the vehicle
must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be off,
or stationary with the parking brake set.
From inside the vehicle, press|on the
lower portion of the driver door.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk release
handle as a tie-down or anchor point
when securing items in the trunk as it
could damage the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk
release handle on the trunk lid. This handle
will glow following exposure to light. Pull
the release handle to open the trunk from
the inside.
After pulling the emergency trunk release
handle, push the handle back into the bezel.
Emergency Trunk Release
(Convertible Only)
If the trunk lid cannot be opened using the
remote key or the trunk release button: