you
you're zl1 incorporates a racing style
front splitter to help create downforce
it's designed with enough ground
clearance for normal driving conditions
however you may want to take some
caution when parking approaching curbs
or driving over road dips since this
splitter protrudes farther and is lower
than a traditional front air dam you
also should approach driveways with
steep inclines at an angle if possible
your zo-1 also incorporates a full
lighting package including halo rings
fog lamps separate daytime running lamps
and high-intensity discharge or HID
headlamps an exclusive lighting
combination currently not available on
other camaro models the exterior lamps
control is located on the instrument
panel of your zl1 auto is the default
position and turns on the HID headlamps
and halo rings automatically together
with the daytime running lamps parking
lamps tail lamps side marker lamps
license plate lamps and instrument panel
lights there's also a centrally located
front fog lamps button that turns the
fog lamps on or off the parking lamps
position allows you to turn on the halo
lights manually it's important to note
that if you do use this position you'll
have to turn off the lamps manually when
your car is not in use by switching to
auto or off a chime will sound at key
off to remind you to reset automatic
lamps on by rotating the lamp switch
counterclockwise for more details on
light operation see your owner's manual
zl1 offers to hood options that require
unique care the available exposed we've
carbon fiber hood can be waxed however
the flat black carbon fiber insert hood
should never be waxed if you do
accidentally wax this surface while it
won't damage the surface it can cause an
inconsistent finish the functional hood
air extractor of zo-1 helps reduce front
and lift check often to make sure it
remains free of debris the wheels of zl1
are wider than other standard vehicle
wheels they have larger tires mounted to
them that feature a special rim
protector to protect the outer rim when
parking along a curb
however it is still important to take
precaution when pulling up next to a
curb to protect the wheel finish from
accidental damage due to the wide wheel
size it's also recommended you do not
take your 012 an automatic car wash the
wheel width will likely not fit within
the track and can cause damage to your
vehicle a stationary car wash or washing
your zl1 by hand is the best approach
the rocker extensions located alongside
your zl1 are designed for aerodynamic
balance you want to use lift extensions
if you use a hoist to prevent damage to
the rocker extensions it's required you
use premium unleaded gasoline in your
zl1 with a posted octane rating of 91 or
higher and only use fuel with ten
percent ethanol or less inside the flat
bottom zo-1 steering wheel provides
additional leg clearance for ingress and
egress as well as more room for heel toe
operation when driving the optional
microfiber suede on the steering wheel
and shift knob should be kept free from
grease and oil it's important to note
that if you use driving gloves on this
suede over time you may notice some
shiny spots develop Camaro zl1 is
designed to provide you unmatched levels
of capability sophistication and
performance bred engineering for more
information be sure to refer to your zl1
owner's manual