2023 Chevrolet Camaro Transmission
Automatic Transmission
The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the current range selected in the lower right corner. If Manual Mode is active, M and the current gear selected is displayed. The DIC also displays the currently selected Drive Mode. When Tour Mode is selected, T is displayed. When Sport Mode is selected, S is displayed and if equipped Track Mode, will be displayed.
This position locks the drive wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park).
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. The regular brake must be full applied first and then the shift lever button must be pressed before shifting from P (Park) when the ignition is on. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear.
R : Use this gear to back up.
Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.
To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission.
N : In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Warning
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed.
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
A transmission hot message may display if the automatic transmission fluid is too hot. Driving under this condition can damage the vehicle. Stop and idle the engine to cool the automatic transmission fluid. This message clears when the transmission fluid has cooled sufficiently.
D : This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing, press the accelerator pedal down.
Powertrain Braking
When driving on steep descents with the shift lever in D (Drive) where frequent braking is required, the transmission will shift down a gear to help hold vehicle speed and reduce brake wear. If the brake continues to be pressed, the transmission will downshift until the correct gear for optimal braking is reached.
If the road levels out and the accelerator pedal is pressed, the transmission will upshift until the appropriate gear is reached.
Caution
If the vehicle does not shift gears, the transmission could be damaged. Have the vehicle serviced right away.
Performance Shifting
While driving in Sport Mode (L4, if equipped or V6, if equipped), or Sport Mode and Track Mode (V8, if equipped), if Tap Shift has not been activated, the transmission determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner. The transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in the normal driving mode based on throttle input and vehicle lateral acceleration. If there is a rapid reduction in throttle from a heavy throttle position at high rpm, the transmission will maintain the current gear up to near redline rpm. While braking, the transmission will automatically downshift to the next lower gear keeping engine speed above approximately 3000 rpm. If the vehicle is then driven for a short time at a steady speed, and without high cornering loads, the transmission will upshift one gear at a time until the highest available gear is reached. After shifting to the highest available gear, the transmission will return to normal Sport Mode shifting.
Manual Mode
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Caution
Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.
DSC allows shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:
- Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) into the side gate marked with +/−.
- Press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift.
While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking.
The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm).
The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the engine rpm is too high, nor to the next higher gear when the maximum engine rpm is reached.
While in the DSC mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle comes to a stop. This will allow for more power during take-off.
Tap Shift
Tap Shift allows you to manually control the automatic transmission. To use Tap Shift, the shift lever must be in DSC mode.
Vehicles with this feature have indicators on the steering wheel. The paddles are on the back of the steering wheel. Tap the left paddle (−) to downshift, and the right paddle (+) to upshift. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display indicates the gear the vehicle is in.
Holding the left paddle for an extended time will downshift the transmission to the lowest available gear.
While in Manual Mode, the transmission will prevent shifting to a lower gear if the engine speed is too high. If the tap down − (Minus) paddle is held while the vehicle slows down, the M in the DIC will flash, and the downshift will be allowed when vehicle speed is low enough. Continuing to hold the tap down − (Minus) paddle will not cause the transmission to continue downshifting.
Each downshift must be requested
separately by releasing and reapplying the tap down − (Minus) paddle.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Vehicles equipped with a Head-Up Display (HUD) may also have performance shift timing lights across the top of the display.
The rows of lights get closer together as the maximum shift point gets closer. Shift the transmission before the lights come together in the display. Shift immediately if the lights are flashing.
Temporary Tap Shift Mode allows brief entry into Tap Shift Mode while in D (Drive).
Tapping either the upshift or downshift control will place the transmission in Tap Shift Mode. Exit Tap Shift Mode by holding the upshift control for two seconds. The system will return to automatic shifting after seven seconds of driving at a steady speed, or when the vehicle comes to a stop.
This may be used for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the engine rpm is too high. If shifting is prevented for any reason, the gear displayed in the DIC will blink several times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted gears.
While in the Tap Shift Mode, the transmission will not automatically downshift on hard acceleration.
Manual Transmission
Shift Pattern – V8 Engine
Shift Pattern – L4 and V6 Engines
These are the shift patterns for the 6-speed manual transmissions
Caution
The message MANUAL TRANSMISSION —RELEASE CLUTCH PEDAL displays and a chime sounds if the manual transmission clutch pedal is partially applied for an extended period of time while the vehicle is being driven. Driving with the clutch pedal applied can reduce the life of the clutch and/or damage it. Fully release the clutch pedal after each gear change.
Caution
The message REDUCED PERFORMANCE —REDUCE CLUTCH USE displays and engine torque is momentarily limited if excessive manual transmission clutch slip is detected while the clutch pedal is fully released. This could be caused by a hot clutch. Apply less pressure on the accelerator pedal when accelerating from a stop. Also, fully release the accelerator pedal during gear changes. This will allow the clutch to cool and should prevent further clutch slip while the clutch pedal is fully released. If this message displays repeatedly, see your dealer. Repeated clutch slip could cause permanent damage.
Caution
The message TRANSMISSION IS HOT —SLOW DOWN displays and a chime sounds if the manual transmission fluid is hot and vehicle speed is high. Driving with the manual transmission fluid temperature high can damage the vehicle. Drive at a slower speed to cool the manual transmission fluid. This message clears when the vehicle has slowed sufficiently or if the manual transmission fluid has cooled sufficiently.
To operate the transmission:
- Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Shift into 1 (First) when going less than 65 km/h (40 mph). If the vehicle comes to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down to the floor. Then shift into 1 (First). - Press the clutch pedal to the floor while letting up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal.
3, 4, 5, and 6 : Shift into 3 (Third),
4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the same way as for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral.
- Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Shift into 1 (First) when going less than 65 km/h (40 mph). If the vehicle comes to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down to the floor. Then shift into 1 (First). - Press the clutch pedal to the floor while letting up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal.
3, 4, 5, and 6 : Shift into 3 (Third),
4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the same way as for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator pedal.
To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral.
Neutral : Use this position when starting or idling the engine. The shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear.
R : To back up, press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
One to Four Shift Message (V8 Only)
When this message comes on, the vehicle can only be shifted from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second).
The message will display in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Complete the shift into 4 (Fourth) to turn off this feature. This helps to get the best possible fuel economy.
After shifting to 4 (Fourth), downshift to a lower gear, if desired.
Caution
Forcing the shift lever into any gear except 4 (Fourth) when the 1-4 SHIFT message comes on may damage the transmission. Shift only from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) when the message comes on.
This message will come on when:
The engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
The vehicle is accelerating from a stop and going 24 to 31 km/h (15 to 19 mph).
The vehicle is at 33% throttle or less.
Once displayed, the message will remain in the DIC for two seconds, even if the conditions for skip shift are no longer satisfied.
Vehicles equipped with a Head-Up Display (HUD) may also have performance shift timing lights across the top of the display.
The rows of lights get closer together as the maximum shift point gets closer. Shift the transmission before the lights come together in the display. Shift immediately if the lights are flashing.
Active Rev Match
Vehicles equipped with a V8 engine and a manual transmission have Active Rev Match (ARM). ARM aids in smoother shifting by matching the engine speed to the next selected gear. By monitoring shift lever and clutch operation, ARM adjusts engine speed to match a calibrated value based on gear
selection. On upshifts and downshifts, engine speed will be decreased and increased to match vehicle road speed and transmission gear position. ARM is maintained while the clutch pedal is pressed, but will deactivate if the shift lever is left in the Neutral position.
FAQs
The 2023 Camaro is available with both a manual and an automatic transmission.
The automatic transmission is a 10-speed unit.
manual transmission provides a more engaging and tactile driving experience by giving drivers entire control over gear changes.
The choice of manual or automatic transmission may be available based on the model level and engine option you select.
Yes, the automatic transmission includes paddle shifters, allowing you to control gear changes manually when required.
Yes, the automatic transmission uses adaptive technology to maximize performance and efficiency by adjusting shifting patterns based on driving circumstances and driver inputs.
The 10-speed automatic transmission provides quick gear changes, which improves acceleration and overall performance.
In order to enable launch control, you must normally follow the steps provided in the owner’s manual. This feature improves acceleration for maximum launch performance.
Yes, the automatic gearbox has a manual option in which you can change gears manually using the paddle shifters or gear selector.
Some manual transmission models may offer a rev matching technology that matches engine speed to the selected gear during downshifts, improving smoothness.
Because of its capacity to optimize gear shifts for economy, automatic transmissions often offer superior fuel efficiency.
Because the Camaro is not normally designed for towing, any towing guidelines should be obtained from the owner’s handbook.
Because converting transmission types is a complex and expensive procedure, it is not suggested unless you have extensive experience and resources.
Both transmissions necessitate routine maintenance, such as fluid changes and inspections, but exact requirements may differ. For more information, consult the owner’s handbook.
Chevrolet usually provides a limited warranty that covers the transmission for a set amount of time. Check the warranty information that came with your vehicle.
Useful Link
View Full PDF : Chevrolet Camaro 2023 User Guide | Auto User Guide
Warning Lights : 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Warning Lights