light CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 2018 Owners Manual

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4 Instruments and Controls
Instruments and
Controls
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Instruments and Controls 5
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Instrument Cluster
English Cluster Shown, Metric Cluster Similar

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Instruments and Controls 7
English
This gauge indicates vacuum during
light to moderate throttle and boost
under heavier throttle.
It displays the air pressure level in
the intake manifold before it enters
the engine's combustion chamber.
The gauge is automatically centered
at zero every time the engine is
started. Actual vacuum or boost is
displayed from this zero point.
Changes in ambient pressure, such
as driving in mountains and
changing weather, will slightly
change the zero reading.

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18 Driving and Operating
Adjustable Front Struts
(ZL1 1LE Only)
Camber Position for Track Events
The front strut top mount can be
positioned two ways. The original
setting is in the street position, but it
can be turned 180° to the track
position for additional negative
camber on the front.
To adjust the position:1. Raise the vehicle so the tires are slightly off the ground.
2. From the bottom side of thestrut top mount, remove the
Allen bolt that secures the top
mount alignment pin to the top
mount.3. Remove the three strut mountbolts and the alignment pin.

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Driving and Operating 23
3. Usepto open the
Options menu.
4. Usexorwto highlight
Custom.
5. Press SEL to select Custom.
6. Presspto open the Custom
Options menu.
7. Scroll down to Launch RPM
using
x.
8. Press SEL.
9. Adjust the desired RPM usingworx:
1800–4000 RPM for manual
transmissions and 800–2400
for automatic.

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.The parking brake must not be
engaged.
. The vehicle must be stopped on
level ground. The accelerator
pedal must not be applied.
1. Using the buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel,
press
oto open the top level
DIC menu. Use
xto scroll
down to Options and
press SEL.
2. Useworxto navigate to the
Launch Control menu.
3. Usepto open the Launch
Control menu.
Select Automatic or Custom.
4. Usexto highlight Line Lock.
5. Press SEL to select Line Lock.
6. Press the brake pedal firmly to move the bar graph to 100%.

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Caution
Attempting to shift when the drive
wheels are spinning and do not
have traction may cause damage
to the transmission. Damage
caused by misuse of the vehicle
is not covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not attempt to shift
when the drive wheels do not
have traction.
Competitive Driving Mode allows full
engine power while StabiliTrak
helps maintain directional control of
the vehicle by selective brake
application. In this mode, TCS is off
and Launch Control is available.
Adjust your driving style to account
for the available engine power. See
“Launch Control” later in this
section.
Do not use cruise control in
performance driving situations.
When StabiliTrak is in a
performance driving state by
pressing
Ytwice for Competitive
Driving Mode or Performance Traction Management Mode, or by
pressing and holding
Yfor
five seconds to turn StabiliTrak Off,
the cruise control buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel will be
inoperative.
To regain cruise control capability,
press
Yonce to return to regular
StabiliTrak operation.
Performance Traction
Management (PTM) (SS 1LE
and ZL1 Only)
PTM integrates the TCS,
StabiliTrak, and Competitive Driving
Mode systems to provide improved
and consistent performance when
cornering. The amount of available
engine power is based on the mode
selected, track conditions, driver
skill, and radius of each corner.
These lights are on when the
vehicle is in PTM Mode.
With Track mode engaged, select
the optional handling mode by
pressing
Ytwo times. A menu with
the PTM modes will appear.
. Wet
. Dry
. Sport 1

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30 Driving and Operating
.Sport 2
. Race
To experience the performance
benefit of PTM, after entering a
curve and at the point where you
would normally start to increase
acceleration, fully press the
accelerator pedal. The PTM system
will modify the level of engine power
for a smooth and consistent
corner exit.
To select a mode while in PTM,
press MODE up or down.
PTM Wet
‐ Intended for all driver skill levels. ‐
Ideal for wet or damp conditions
only; not intended for heavy rain
or standing water.
‐ StabiliTrak is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PTM Dry
‐ For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a new
track.
‐ Dry conditions only.
‐ StabiliTrak is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PTM Sport 1
‐ For use by drivers familiar with
the track.
‐ Dry conditions only.
‐ StabiliTrak is on and more engine
power is available than lower
modes.
PTM Sport 2
‐ For use by drivers familiar with
the track.
‐ Dry conditions only. ‐
StabiliTrak is off and engine
power available is the same as in
Sport 1.
PTM Race
‐ For use by drivers familiar with
the track.
‐ Dry conditions only.
‐ StabiliTrak is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed.
In any PTM Mode, Launch Control
is available. Use PTM Race for the
most consistent performance during
drag strip use. Custom Launch
Control may be available through
the Settings menu, if equipped. See
“Custom Launch Control” inTrack
Events and Competitive Driving
0 14.
Press and release
Yto turn off
PTM and return to TCS and
StabiliTrak. The traction off light
i
and StabiliTrak OFF lightgwill
go out.

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Launch Control
If equipped, Launch Control is
available within Competitive Driving
Mode and Performance Traction
Management (PTM) to allow high
levels of vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a
form of traction control that
manages tire spin while launching
the vehicle. This feature is intended
for use during closed course race
events where consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are
desirable.
Launch Control is only available
when the following criteria are met:
.Competitive Driving Mode is
selected or any of the
Performance Traction
Management modes are
selected. The TCS light comes
on in the instrument cluster and
the appropriate Driver
Information Center (DIC)
message displays.
. The vehicle is not moving.
. The steering wheel is pointing
straight. Manual Transmissions
.
The clutch is fully pressed and
the transmission is in
1 (First) gear.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly
applied and held to wide open
throttle.
Launch Control will initially limit
engine speed as you rapidly apply
the accelerator pedal to wide open
throttle. Allow the engine rpm to
stabilize. A smooth, quick release of
the clutch, while maintaining the
fully pressed accelerator pedal, will
manage wheel slip.
Automatic Transmissions
. The brake pedal is firmly
pressed to the floor, equivalent
to a panic brake event.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly
applied to wide open throttle.
If the vehicle rolls due to wide
open throttle, release the
throttle, press the brake pedal
more firmly, and re-apply the
accelerator to wide open throttle. Launch Control will initially limit
engine speed as you rapidly apply
the accelerator pedal to wide open
throttle. Allow the engine rpm to
stabilize. A smooth, quick release of
the brake pedal, while maintaining
the fully pressed accelerator pedal,
will manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched, the
system continues in Competitive
Driving Mode or PTM.
Competitive Driving Mode, PTM,
and Launch Control are systems
designed for a closed course race
track and not intended for use on
public roads. The systems are not
intended to compensate for lack of
driver experience or familiarity with
the race track.
Custom Launch Control may be
available through the Settings
menu, if equipped. See
“Custom
Launch Control” inTrack Events and
Competitive Driving 014.

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36 Vehicle Care
1. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir.
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
5. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
9. Negative (–) Battery Terminal.
10. Positive (+) Battery Terminal.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air filter, see
“Maintenance Schedule” in the
owner ’s manual.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air. To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1. Remove the five screws and lift
the cover assembly. Use
caution not to drop any of the
loose screws.
2. Inspect or replace the air cleaner/filter.
3. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the housing cover.