2019 Chevrolet Camaro Owners Manual - Performance Data Recorder (PDR)

Performance Data Recorder (PDR)

If equipped, the PDR icon displays on the Home Page.

Important Information

Use of the PDR may be prohibited or legally restricted in certain countries and situations. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to: privacy laws, laws related to camera surveillance and recordings, road traffic and security laws, and laws on the protection of publicity and personality rights.

Do not use the PDR if it causes distraction.

Do not rely on camera footage to steer the vehicle.

Comply with any notice and consent requirements before capturing and/or recording the voices or images of other persons or before collecting other personal data.

Notify other drivers of your vehicle of the above rules and require them to comply.

General Motors does not accept any responsibility or liability in connection with use that is not permitted.

Law enforcement authorities may have the right to seize video recordings and use them as evidence of criminal/driving offenses against you or third parties.

The PDR records video, audio, and vehicle data. This data is stored on a removable SD card. The SD card reader is below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel and just above the hood release.

The recorded data is not stored anywhere else and is only accessible from the SD card.

To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16, or 32 GB recommended, into the SD card reader.

Touch the PDR icon to access the PDR menu. The options displayed are:

Start Recording

If the system is unable to begin recording, the Start Recording button is grayed out.

Touch Start Recording to begin recording. After recording begins, this button changes to Stop Recording. Touch to stop the recording session.

The recording must be stopped and the file closed before removing the SD card, or the recording cannot be reviewed.

The elapsed time will show when recording. To define a finish line, see “Define Finish Line” later in this section.

If there is no available space on the SD card, a message displays.

Delete or transfer recordings on the SD card or use another SD card with free space.

To delete a recording, go to the Recorded Sessions menu and touch V next to the item. See “Recorded

Sessions” later in this section.

If no SD card is inserted, a message displays.

Define Finish Line

To track and record the vehicle’s lap times, the starting point of a lap must be set. Crossing this point activates the lap timer when recording.

To set the finish line, position the vehicle with the front bumper at the start/finish point. From the PDR menu, touch Define Finish Line and then touch Mark Finish Line. This can be done with the vehicle moving.

Recorded Sessions

To view recorded videos, touch Recorded Sessions.

A list of recordings displays.

Select the recording to start playback.

Touch V next to an item to delete that recording. Touch Yes to delete or No to cancel on the confirmation screen.

Video playback is not allowed while the vehicle is in motion.

Tap the screen while the video is playing to display the video controls:

Video Scrubber : Changes the position and playback. The length of the bar corresponds to the time of the video. Advance or rewind the video by dragging along the bar.

Delete Recording : Touch to delete the video. A confirmation screen displays. Touch Yes to delete or No to cancel.

Pause/Play : Touch to play or pause the video. The button will change when touched.

/ : Touch to display the previous screen.

Exit : Touch to exit the current display.

Choose Video Overlay

Touch Choose Video Overlay to display the menu.

Select one:

No Overlay

Sport

Track

Performance Timing

No Overlay:

No vehicle data displays on top of the recorded video. Vehicle data is still available with the video when accessed in the toolbox software.

Sport:

Displays these vehicle metrics:

Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits are displayed in km/h or MPH depending on vehicle settings.

Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The vertical line and triangle show current RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the backfill follows.

Transmission State (Current Gear): Automatic and manual transmissions display 1, 2, etc.

Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left and Right G-Forces are displayed. The graphic fills to the left or the right depending on the measure value. The measured

G-Force displays as a number at the top of the graphic.

Event Odometer: This displays the distance driven since the recording began.

Track:

Displays these vehicle metrics:

Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.

GPS Tracking Map: Shows the vehicle’s current position relative to a known route.

Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The vertical line and triangle indicate current RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the backfill follows.

Transmission State (Current Gear): Same as Sport.

Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral and longitudinal G-Forces are displayed as a dot within a bubble. A red dot displays when the vehicle starts braking and turns green when the vehicle accelerates. The dot is white when the vehicle is not moving. A white dot is the default.

Brake and Throttle Graphic: Displays the percentage value of brake and throttle pedal position from 0–100%.

Steering Angle: The graphic fills from the center to the left or right depending on the direction of

steering. The numerical steering angle displays below the graphic.

StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the active handling systems are activated.

Performance Traction Management (PTM) Mode: Displays the current PTM mode. The options are Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, or Race.

Current Lap Time: Displays the elapsed lap time if the finish line is defined and the vehicle has crossed the defined finish line at least once.

Event Odometer: Displays the distance driven since the recording began.

Drive Mode: Displays the vehicle’s current drive mode.

Performance Timing:

Displays these vehicle metrics:

Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.

Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): Same as Sport.

Transmission State (Current Gear): Same as Sport.

. 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph),

0–200 km/h (0–100 mph),

400 m (1/4 mi), and 0–200–

0 km/h (0–100–0 mph): The timer starts recording as soon as the vehicle accelerates. As the vehicle passes each speed and distance milestone, it is displayed on the overlay.

Throttle Position: Displays

the percentage of throttle applied from 0–100%.

StabiliTrak/ESC Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the active handling systems are activated.

Naming Convention

The recorded video file name is stored as the recorded date and the length of the recording.

If the recorded session was recorded while the system was in Valet Mode, the file name will display the mode, date, and length of time.

Settings

Touch Settings on the PDR menu to display settings.

Valet Mode Recording : Allows recording preferences to be selected. It is recommended that a blank SD card be used. Available choices are:

Automatically record when in Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to begin recording as soon as the vehicle is in Valet Mode.

Overwrite existing data when memory full: Allows manual overwriting of previous recordings, one at a time starting with the oldest, when the current recording requires additional storage to continue.

Audio will not record during Valet Mode.

Record Audio : Allows audio to be recorded along with video.

Audio will not record during Valet Mode.

Software Information : Displays PDR software information and version numbers.

Toolbox Software : Allows for the evaluation of the driver and the vehicle performance on a personal computer after a recorded event. See www.chevrolet.com or your dealer for details to download the software.