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Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
Vehicle Care 9-21
{WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{WARNING
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you turn
the surge tank pressure
cap—even a little —they can
come out at high speed. Never
turn the cap when the cooling
system, including the surge tank
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and surge tank
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap. If coolant is needed, add the proper
mixture directly to the radiator, but
be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the coolant
overflow bottle, add coolant as
follows:
3.6 L V6 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9‑6.
2. Remove engine cover to access the radiator cap. See Engine
Cover on page 9‑9.
3. Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove. 4. If there is no coolant visible or
the level is low, slowly fill the
system through the radiator cap
opening with a 50/50 mixture
of DEX-COOL
®and clean
drinkable water.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and continue filling if the
level drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
5. Start the engine.
6. With the engine idling, continue to add coolant through the
radiator cap opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.
7. Once the system is full, put the radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.
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Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2010
9-22 Vehicle Care
8. With the engine still running,raise the engine to 2500 RPM
for 30–40 seconds.
9. Turn the engine OFF.
10. Repeat steps 2–7 then turn the engine off.
11. Allow engine to cool for 45 minutes. Top off coolant
through the radiator cap
opening and re-install the
radiator cap.
12. Re-install the engine cover. SeeEngine Cover
on
page 9‑9.
13. Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle and fill
it until the level is at the top
symbol on the dipstick. 6.2 L V8 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on page 9‑6.
2. Cover the radiator cap with athick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove.
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Vehicle Care 9-23
3. If there is no coolant visible orthe level is low, slowly fill the
system through the radiator cap
opening with a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and a
DEX-COOL
®coolant until full.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and top off if the level
drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
4. Start the engine.
5. With the engine idling, top off the coolant through the radiator cap
opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.
6. Once the system is full, put the radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise. 7. Turn the engine OFF.
8. Check the coolant level in the
coolant recovery bottle and fill it
until the level is at the top mark
on the dipstick.
Notice: If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant
temperature warning light on
your vehicle's instrument panel.
See Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge on page 4‑15.
You may decide not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, but
instead get service help right away.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 12‑6.
If you do decide to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
a level surface.
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Vehicle Care 9-25
If the temperature overheat gauge
is no longer in the overheat zone
or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle slow
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the car in front
of you. If the warning does not come
back on, continue to drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine
until it cools down.Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir
is located under the engine cover
on the driver side toward the front
of the engine compartment. See
Engine Compartment Overview
on
page 9‑6.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in the
system or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
Check the level after the vehicle
has been driven for at least
twenty minutes so the fluid is warm.
To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF and let the engine
compartment cool down.
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer toEngine Cover on page 9‑9.
3. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
4. Turn the cap counterclockwise and pull it straight up.
5. Wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
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4. At the wall measure from theground upward (A) to the
recorded distance from
Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the
vehicle at the height of the mark
in Step 4.
Notice: Do not cover a headlamp
to improve beam cut-off when
aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the
headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam
headlamps and place a piece
of cardboard or equivalent in
front of the headlamp not being
adjusted. This allows only the
beam of light from the headlamp
being adjusted to be seen on the
flat surface.
Halogen Headlamp
HID Headlamp
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under
the hood near each headlamp
assembly.
The adjustment screw can be
turned with a 6 mm hex key.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam
is aimed to the horizontal tape
line. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to raise or
lower the angle of the beam.
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Vehicle Care 9-37
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps (Base Vehicle)
The base model vehicle has a
halogen headlamp and a turn
signal/parking lamp on the
headlamp assembly.To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood
on
page 9‑5.
2. Press in on the tabs located on the sides of the duct and then
push the duct rearward into the
air cleaner/filter housing.
A. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
B. Halogen Headlamp
3. Disconnect the wiring harness and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
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9-38 Vehicle Care
5. Push the new bulb into thesocket and reinstall the socket
into the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Pull the duct back out of the air cleaner/filter housing until the
tabs snap the duct back into
position.
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps (Up-Level Vehicle)
The up–level model vehicle has a
HID headlamp and a turn signal
lamp on the headlamp assembly.
The park lamp is also the function
of the HID headlamp. See High
Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
on page 9‑36for more information. To replace the turn signal bulb:
1. Open the hood. See
Hood
on
page 9‑5.
2. Press in on the tabs located on the sides of the duct and then
push the duct rearward into the
air cleaner/filter housing.
3. Disconnect the wiring harnessand turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
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Vehicle Care 9-39
5. Push the new bulb into thesocket and reinstall the socket
into the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Pull the duct back out of the air cleaner/filter housing until the
tabs snap the duct back into
position.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
The up–level model vehicle may
have daytime running lamps which
would be located on the fascia. To replace one of these bulbs:1. Locate the bulb assembly under
the front fascia.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly and pull out the bulb
assembly. 3. Push in the new bulb assembly
to lock it into place.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector to the bulb assembly.
The base model vehicle daytime
running lamps are the low beam on
the halogen headlamp. If one these
lamps fail, see Headlamps, Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle)
on page 9‑37or
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps (Up-Level Vehicle)
on page 9‑38for replacement
information.