"Getting to know your Camaro" -- Quick Refrence Guide for Camaro Features - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LosXC451 · 03-29-2009, 09:46 AM

This attachment contains a PDF file that tells you the basics of using/knowing your camaro.

StarkyLuv · 03-29-2009, 09:49 AM

Thanks!

camaropete · 03-29-2009, 09:57 AM

EDIT: Thanks for setting me straight Number 3.

Chevyrocker · 03-29-2009, 10:10 AM

good find...

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-29-2009, 10:11 AM

hmmmm

Number 3 · 03-29-2009, 10:26 AM

I've read and re read page 5 and all it says it that you can use either the manual or power seat adjuster to move the seat forward. So I guess you could call it a "quick" release if you quickly reach down and release the maual seat adjuster and move the seat forward.

What are you seeing on page 5 that indicates something different? I've gone over both cars trying to find something.

I know the S-10 exetended cabs way back in the mid 80s had a cable such that when you folded the seat forward it pulled on the adjuster level to release it so you simply folded the seat forward and slid it forward in one motion. Cool.

camaropete · 03-29-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

I've read and re read page 5 and all it says it that you can use either the manual or power seat adjuster to move the seat forward. So I guess you could call it a "quick" release if you quickly reach down and release the maual seat adjuster and move the seat forward.

What are you seeing on page 5 that indicates something different? I've gone over both cars trying to find something.

I know the S-10 exetended cabs way back in the mid 80s had a cable such that when you folded the seat forward it pulled on the adjuster level to release it so you simply folded the seat forward and slid it forward in one motion. Cool.

I actually was editing my post as you were typing yours. You might want to delete my quote in your post so as not to confuse anyone. Thanks Number 3!

cam2fst4u · 03-29-2009, 10:36 AM

thanks! I have all the info, just need the car now!!

bob2the2nd · 03-29-2009, 10:36 AM

okay still a little confusion on the "exterior/interior lighting" section.

there is obviously a turn wheel for all of these different lights but how does it know if you want to control the headlights, parking lights, or the DRLs? is the button just an on/off switch and the wheel turns to which function you want to access?

camaropete · 03-29-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

okay still a little confusion on the "exterior/interior lighting" section.

there is obviously a turn wheel for all of these different lights but how does it know if you want to control the headlights, parking lights, or the DRLs? is the button just an on/off switch and the wheel turns to which function you want to access?

bob, we have the exact same control on our Enclave. So in auto, the lights will turn on and off automatically. If the headlights are off, then the DRLs are on automatically. You push the button in to turn on the foglights (and you must do it every time you want them on. They turn off when you turn the car off). If you push the button when the DRLs are on, it will turn the foglights on along with the parking lights. I think it might keep the DRLs on in the Enclave also, but not 100% sure. If you turn the wheel to the left, it will turn the automatic lights off. I am not 100% sure if the DRLs shut off at this time, but I think they do. If you turn the knob to the right one click, the parking lights come on. One more click and the headlights come on in any situation. Does this help? I can go out to the Enclave and mess around if you want some more answers, but again that's on the Enclave and I am only assuming that it is the same as the Camaro.

bob2the2nd · 03-29-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

bob, we have the exact same control on our Enclave. So in auto, the lights will turn on and off automatically. If the headlights are off, then the DRLs are on automatically. You push the button in to turn on the foglights (and you must do it every time you want them on. They turn off when you turn the car off). If you push the button when the DRLs are on, it will turn the foglights on along with the parking lights. I think it might keep the DRLs on in the Enclave also, but not 100% sure. If you turn the wheel to the left, it will turn the automatic lights off. I am not 100% sure if the DRLs shut off at this time, but I think they do. If you turn the knob to the right one click, the parking lights come on. One more click and the headlights come on in any situation. Does this help? I can go out to the Enclave and mess around if you want some more answers, but again that's on the Enclave and I am only assuming that it is the same as the Camaro.

yep that works, im going to have the RS package so basically the only thing i have to worry about is occasionally turning on the headlights. i was just looking at that button and getting really really confused. thanks!

camaropete · 03-29-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bob2the2nd

yep that works, im going to have the RS package so basically the only thing i have to worry about is occasionally turning on the headlights. i was just looking at that button and getting really really confused. thanks!

You are welcome. My guess is that you won't have to mess with the button much at all. The only time I mess with ours is when I want the foglights on. Other than that, the DRLs cover any time that I might have turned the lights on.

CWI · 03-29-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

You are welcome. My guess is that you won't have to mess with the button much at all. The only time I mess with ours is when I want the foglights on. Other than that, the DRLs cover any time that I might have turned the lights on.

My Colly is very much the same. The only time I touch anything is to turn the fog lights on or off..

Page 6. The screen indicates "comfort and convenience", is there a seat position memory feature there?

camaropete · 03-29-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIweldace

My Colly is very much the same. The only time I touch anything is to turn the fog lights on or off..

Page 6. The screen indicates "comfort and convenience", is there a seat position memory feature there?

I don't think so. I looked through some other materials and didn't see any mention or frankly any memory position buttons in any pictures.

franknbeans · 03-29-2009, 12:01 PM

very cool. thanks

FenwickHockey65 · 03-29-2009, 12:04 PM

Good find.

CamaroEnergy4Life · 03-29-2009, 12:21 PM

Cool, thanks! I dont really understand the skip shift though..

Xmicro_SS · 03-29-2009, 12:22 PM

Awesome find..........I don't know about that 1st to 4th Gear gas saving option.....that's no fun!

AGM76 · 03-29-2009, 12:36 PM

Skip shift is easy to get used to, also easy to disable. But you will find you just automaticaly let the engine rev a few rpm more to get past the range it happens in. Only time it's a pain is in city driving. You want second in case you need to make a fast move and it dumps you into fourth at like 10mph UGH!! Or go first to third as I'm frequently doing anyway. For some reason the shifter is clicky or notchy when cold, it's normal but second does it the most. After it's warm it's perfect.

slick rick · 03-29-2009, 12:45 PM

thanks

CamaroScotty · 03-29-2009, 01:11 PM

Yep, JasonD posted this up yesterday on his Z28 site. He deserves some credit for getting it available.

camaropete · 03-29-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroEnergy4Life

Cool, thanks! I dont really understand the skip shift though..

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Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

Awesome find..........I don't know about that 1st to 4th Gear gas saving option.....that's no fun!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGM76

Skip shift is easy to get used to, also easy to disable. But you will find you just automaticaly let the engine rev a few rpm more to get past the range it happens in. Only time it's a pain is in city driving. You want second in case you need to make a fast move and it dumps you into fourth at like 10mph UGH!! Or go first to third as I'm frequently doing anyway. For some reason the shifter is clicky or notchy when cold, it's normal but second does it the most. After it's warm it's perfect.

Read up on it here -> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15305. I think Number 3 put it nicely by saying it was "not very intrusive" on the Camaro. Shouldn't be a big deal for most people.

Xanthos · 03-29-2009, 02:42 PM

Hmm...

I'm going to get to know my camaro in two stages. First, I'm going to break it in. Oil change at 500 miles. And then again at 2500 and at 5000.

Then, I'm going to take it to the biggest parking lot I can find and see how things go.
- Xanthos

PQ · 03-29-2009, 03:03 PM

THis is good for knowing if you missed something. There is nothing I hate worse than buying a car and seeing empty spots where a selector or gauge is supposed to be because I wasn't aware of all of the options.

Beleive it or not, my wifes Lexus didn't have the seat position memory feature that it was supposed to. Sure it wasn't on the sticker in the equipment list but we would have made sure it did had we had a checklist.

Our fault of course but I'll make damn sure I have everything available with my Maro. At least available to me now.

catmaster1 · 04-08-2009, 11:27 AM

i got an error after i opened it no file found

could be my adobe is not up to date.

03-29-2009, 09:57 AM	#3
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03-29-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
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03-29-2009, 10:26 AM	#6
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '11 Cruze Turbo & '13 Audi S4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,147 View My Garage	I've read and re read page 5 and all it says it that you can use either the manual or power seat adjuster to move the seat forward. So I guess you could call it a "quick" release if you quickly reach down and release the maual seat adjuster and move the seat forward. What are you seeing on page 5 that indicates something different? I've gone over both cars trying to find something. I know the S-10 exetended cabs way back in the mid 80s had a cable such that when you folded the seat forward it pulled on the adjuster level to release it so you simply folded the seat forward and slid it forward in one motion. Cool. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

03-29-2009, 10:36 AM	#8
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03-29-2009, 12:01 PM	#15
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03-29-2009, 09:49 AM	#2
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03-29-2009, 10:36 AM	#9
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	okay still a little confusion on the "exterior/interior lighting" section. there is obviously a turn wheel for all of these different lights but how does it know if you want to control the headlights, parking lights, or the DRLs? is the button just an on/off switch and the wheel turns to which function you want to access?

03-29-2009, 12:04 PM	#16
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03-29-2009, 12:21 PM	#17
CamaroEnergy4Life CamaroEnergy4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NY Posts: 354	Cool, thanks! I dont really understand the skip shift though.. __________________

03-29-2009, 12:22 PM	#18
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,895	Awesome find..........I don't know about that 1st to 4th Gear gas saving option.....that's no fun! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

03-29-2009, 12:36 PM	#19
AGM76 Drives: 1995 z28 - 2000 SS - 08' vette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 113	Skip shift is easy to get used to, also easy to disable. But you will find you just automaticaly let the engine rev a few rpm more to get past the range it happens in. Only time it's a pain is in city driving. You want second in case you need to make a fast move and it dumps you into fourth at like 10mph UGH!! Or go first to third as I'm frequently doing anyway. For some reason the shifter is clicky or notchy when cold, it's normal but second does it the most. After it's warm it's perfect.

03-29-2009, 12:45 PM	#20
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,010 View My Garage	thanks

03-29-2009, 01:11 PM	#21
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	Yep, JasonD posted this up yesterday on his Z28 site. He deserves some credit for getting it available.

03-29-2009, 02:42 PM	#23
Xanthos Almost-Original Postwhore Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,664 View My Garage	Hmm... I'm going to get to know my camaro in two stages. First, I'm going to break it in. Oil change at 500 miles. And then again at 2500 and at 5000. Then, I'm going to take it to the biggest parking lot I can find and see how things go. - Xanthos __________________ 1993 Z28 - LT1/M6 Current and Future Modifications

03-29-2009, 03:03 PM	#24
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,545 View My Garage	THis is good for knowing if you missed something. There is nothing I hate worse than buying a car and seeing empty spots where a selector or gauge is supposed to be because I wasn't aware of all of the options. Beleive it or not, my wifes Lexus didn't have the seat position memory feature that it was supposed to. Sure it wasn't on the sticker in the equipment list but we would have made sure it did had we had a checklist. Our fault of course but I'll make damn sure I have everything available with my Maro. At least available to me now. __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

04-08-2009, 11:27 AM	#25
catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	i got an error after i opened it no file found could be my adobe is not up to date.

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