2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS engine

Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{WARNING
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. Never run the engine
in an enclosed area that has no
fresh air ventilation. For more
information, seeEngine Exhaust
on page 8-25.
{WARNING
Over-inflating a tire could cause
the tire to rupture and you or
others could be injured. Be sure to
read and follow the tire sealant and
compressor kit instructions and
inflate the tire to its recommended
pressure. Do not exceed the
recommended pressure.
{WARNING
Storing the tire sealant and
compressor kit or other equipment
in the passenger compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury.
In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike
someone. Store the tire sealant
and compressor kit in its original
location.If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire, tire changing equipment,
and on some vehicles there may not
be a place to store a tire.
The tire sealant and compressor
can be used to temporarily seal
punctures up to 6 mm (
1⁄4inch) in the
tread area of the tire. It can also be
used to inflate an under inflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a large puncture, the tire
is too severely damaged for the tire
sealant and compressor kit to be
effective. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 12-6.
Read and follow all of the tire
sealant and compressor kit
instructions.
Vehicle Care 9-71

Jump Starting
If the battery has run down, try
to use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps
to do it safely.
{WARNING
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
•They contain acid that can
burn you.
•They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
•They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
Notice: Ignoring these steps
could result in costly damage to
the vehicle that would not be
covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by
pushing or pulling it will not work,
and it could damage the vehicle.
The jump start positive (A) and
negative (B) posts are located in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
These posts are used instead of a
direct connection to the battery.
9-84 Vehicle Care

The positive jump start connection
is covered by a red cap. Remove to
expose the terminal.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must
have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s
system is not a 12-volt system
with a negative ground, both
vehicles can be damaged. Only
use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump
start your vehicle.
2. Position the two vehicles so that
they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and
put the shift lever in P (Park).
SeeShifting Into Park on
page 8-21.Notice:If you leave the radio or
other accessories on during the
jump starting procedure, they
could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the
radio and other accessories
when jump starting the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
and switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{WARNING
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{WARNING
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a flashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough
water. You do not need to add
water to the battery installed in
your new vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid is there. If it is
low, add water to take care of
that first. If you don’t, explosive
gas could be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
Vehicle Care 9-85

{WARNING
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red
positive (+) cable to the jump
start positive (+) post (A).
6. Connect the other end of
the red positive (+) cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the
good battery (B).7. Connect one end of the
black negative (–) cable to
the negative (–) terminal of
the good battery (C).
8. Connect the other end of the
black negative (–) cable to
the negative (–) post (D).
9. Start the engine in the vehicle
with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for
at least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do not
touch each other or other metal.A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine
Part or Remote Negative (–)
Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote
Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (–) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote
Positive (+) Terminal
Jumper Cable Removal
9-86 Vehicle Care

At your General Motors dealer/
retailer, you can be certain that
you will receive the highest level
of service available. Your dealer
/retailer has specially trained service
technicians, uses genuine GM
replacement parts, as well as, up to
date tools and equipment to ensure
fast and accurate diagnostics.
The proper replacement parts,
fluids, and lubricants to use are
listed inRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 10-7and
Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 10-9. We recommend the use
of genuine parts from your dealer/
retailer.
Rotation of New Tires
Tire rotation is not recommended if
the vehicle has different size tires
on the front and rear wheels. If tire
rotation is recommended for the
vehicle, to maintain ride, handling,
and performance of the vehicle,
it is important that the first rotation
service for new tires be performed
when they have 8 000 to 13 000 km
(5,000 to 8,000 miles). SeeTire
Rotation on page 9-61.Scheduled
Maintenance
When the Change Engine Oil
Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter.
SeeEngine Oil on page 9-10.
An Emission Control Service.
When the Change Engine Oil
Soon message displays, service is
required for the vehicle as soon as
possible, within the next 1 000 km/
600 miles. If driving under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system
might not indicate the need for
vehicle service for more than a year.
The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and the
oil life system must be reset. Your
dealer/retailer has trained service
technicians who will perform this
work and reset the system.If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 9-13.
When the Change Engine Oil
Soon message displays, certain
services, checks, and inspections
are required. The services described
for MaintenanceIshould be
performed at every engine oil
change. The services described
for MaintenanceIIshould be
performed when:
•MaintenanceIwas performed
the last time the engine oil was
changed.
•It has been 10 months or more
since the Change Engine Oil
Soon message has displayed
or since the last service.
10-2 Service and Maintenance

MaintenanceI
•
Change engine oil and filter.
SeeEngine Oil on page 9-10.
An Emission Control Service.
•Engine coolant level check. See
Engine Coolant on page 9-19.
•Windshield washer fluid level
check. SeeWasher Fluid on
page 9-26.
•Tire inflation check. SeeTire
Pressure on page 9-54.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire
Inspection on page 9-61.
•If tire rotation is recommended
for the vehicle, rotate tires.
SeeTire Rotation on page 9-61.
•Fluids visual leak check (or every
12 months, whichever occurs
first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level
checked.
•Engine air cleaner filter
inspection (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only).
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 9-16.
•Brake system inspection (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
MaintenanceII
•
Perform all services described in
MaintenanceI.
•Steering and suspension
inspection. Visual inspection
for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear.
•Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps
and replacement, if needed.
•Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking, or
contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. SeeExterior
Care on page 9-88. Worn
or damaged wiper blade
replacement. SeeWiper Blade
Replacement on page 9-33.
•Body hinges and latches,
key lock cylinders, folding
seat hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication.
SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 10-7.
More frequent lubrication may be
required when vehicle is exposed
to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth
makes them last longer, seal
better, and not stick or squeak.
Service and Maintenance 10-3

•Restraint system component
check. SeeSafety System Check
on page 2-20.
•Automatic transmission fluid level
check and adding fluid, if needed.
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid level check and
adding fluid, if needed. SeeRear
Axle on page 9-30.
•Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9-16.
•Passenger compartment air filter
replacement (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). More
frequent replacement may be
required if vehicle is driven
regularly under dusty conditions.
Additional Required Services
At Each Fuel Stop
•Engine oil level check.
SeeEngine Oil on page 9-10.
•Engine coolant level check.
SeeEngine Coolant on
page 9-19.
•Windshield washer fluid level
check. SeeWasher Fluid on
page 9-26.
Once a Month
•Tire inflation check. SeeTire
Pressure on page 9-54.
•Tire wear inspection. SeeTire
Inspection on page 9-61.Once a Year
•SeeStarter Switch Check on
page 9-31.
•SeeAutomatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control System
Check on page 9-32.
•SeeIgnition Transmission Lock
Check on page 9-32.
•SeePark Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check on page 9-32.
•Engine cooling system and
pressure cap pressure check.
Radiator and air conditioning
condenser outside cleaning.
SeeCooling System on
page 9-17.
•If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit, check the
sealant expiration date printed
on the instruction label of the
kit. SeeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 9-71.
10-4 Service and Maintenance

First Engine Oil Change After
Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles
•Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
•Exhaust system inspection for
loose or damaged components.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•Engine air cleaner filter
replacement. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9-16.
•Automatic transmission fluid
change (severe service) for
vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly
or mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer, or used
for taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid change (severe
service) for vehicles mainly driven
in hilly or mountainous terrain,
when frequently towing a
trailer, used for high speed or
competitive driving, or used for
taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeRear Axle on page 9-30.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•Automatic transmission fluid
change (normal service).
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid change (normal
service). SeeRear Axle on
page 9-30.
•Spark plug replacement.
An Emission Control Service.First Engine Oil Change After
Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•Engine cooling system drain,
flush, and refill, cooling system
and cap pressure check,
and cleaning of outside of
radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years,
whichever occurs first). See
Cooling System on page 9-17.
An Emission Control Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt
inspection for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage
and replacement, if needed.
An Emission Control Service.
Service and Maintenance 10-5