2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS Owners Manual

Always do a safety check first.
SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat on
page 9-69. Do not remove any
objects that have penetrated
the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. SeeStoring the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
on page 9-77.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F)
and the power plug (G).
3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F)
onto the tire valve stem. Turn
it clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (G) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
SeePower Outlets on page 4-9.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.8. Turn the selector switch (B)
clockwise to the Sealant + Air
position.
9. Press the on/off (A) button
to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gage (D) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes the
sealant into the tire. Once the
sealant is completely dispersed
into the tire, the pressure will
quickly drop and start to rise
again as the tire inflates with
air only.
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10. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gage (D).
The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeTire Pressure on
page 9-54.
The pressure gage (D) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate pressure
reading. The compressor may
be turned on/off until the correct
pressure is reached.
Notice:If the recommended
pressure cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven
farther. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and
compressor kit cannot inate the
tire. Remove the power plug from
the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inating hose from
the tire valve. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 12-6.11. Press the on/off button (A)
to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and will
continue to leak air until the
vehicle is driven and the sealant
is distributed in the tire,
therefore, Steps 12 through 18
must be done immediately after
Step 11.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor
kit as it could be warm
after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (G) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
13. Turn the sealant/air hose (F)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
14. Replace the tire valve
stem cap.
15. Replace the sealant/air
hose (F), and the power plug (G)
back in their original location.16. If the flat tire was able to inflate
to the recommended inflation
pressure, remove the maximum
speed label from the sealant
canister and place it in a highly
visible location. The label is a
reminder not to exceed 90 km/h
(55 mph) until the damaged tire
is repaired or replaced.
17. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in
the vehicle.
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18. Immediately drive the vehicle
8 km (5 miles) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
19. Stop at a safe location and
check the tire pressure. Refer
to Steps 1 through 11 under
“Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
below the recommended
inflation pressure, stop driving
the vehicle. The tire is too
severely damaged and the
tire sealant cannot seal the
tire. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 12-6.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 10 psi
(68 kPa) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the
tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.20. Wipe off any sealant from the
wheel, tire, and vehicle.
21. Dispose of the used sealant
canister and sealant/air hose (F)
assembly at a local dealer/
retailer or in accordance with
local state codes and practices.
22. Replace it with a new canister
available from your dealer/
retailer.
23. After temporarily sealing a
tire using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the vehicle
to an authorized dealer/retailer
within a 161 km (100 miles) of
driving to have the tire repaired
or replaced.Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
Always do a safety check first. See
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9-69.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. SeeStoring the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 9-77.
2. Unwrap the air only hose (E) and
the power plug (G).
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3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (E) onto
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (G) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
SeePower Outlets on page 4-9.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.
8. Turn the selector switch (B)
counterclockwise to the Air
Only position.
9. Press the on/off (A) button to
turn the compressor on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gage (D).
The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeTire Pressure on
page 9-54.
The pressure gage (D) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate reading.
The compressor may be turned
on/off until the correct pressure
is reached.11. Press the on/off button (A)
to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (G) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the air only hose (E)
from the tire valve stem, by
turning it counterclockwise, and
replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Replace the air only hose (E)
and the power plug (G) and
cord back in its original location.
15. Place the equipment in
the original storage location
in the vehicle.
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Removal and Installation of
the Sealant Canister
To remove the sealant canister:
1. Remove the plastic cover.
2. Unscrew the connector (B) from
the canister (A).
3. Pull up on the canister (A) to
remove it.
4. Replace with a new canister
which is available from your
dealer/retailer.5. Push the new canister into place.
6. Screw the connector (B) to the
canister (A).
7. Slide the plastic cover back on.
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may have a tire sealant
and compressor kit in place of a jack
or spare tire. It is located in a foam
container in the trunk.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools
Spare Tire
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on
page 1-8.
2. Remove the carpet.
3. Turn the center retainer
counterclockwise to remove
the spare tire cover.
4. Remove the spare tire and place
it next to the tire being changed.
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Tools
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle Extension
C. Jack1. The jack and tools are stored
below the spare tire.
Remove the jack from the
retaining bracket.
2. Remove the tool container.
3. Remove the tools from the tool
container.
4. Place the tools next to the tire
being changed.Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If the vehicle has wheel bolt
caps, remove the caps. Store
the caps with the wheel cover.
2. Use the fully extended wheel
wrench to loosen all the
wheel nuts one-half turn
counterclockwise. Do not
remove them.
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Notice:Make sure that the
jack lift head is in the correct
position or you may damage your
vehicle. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty.
3. Position the jack lift head at the
jack location nearest the flat tire.
The location is indicated by a
mark on the bottom edge of the
vehicle. The jack must not be
used in any other position.
Raise the jack until it engages
with the jacking point.4. Put the compact spare tire
near you.
{WARNING
Getting under a vehicle when it
is jacked up is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you could
be badly injured or killed. Never
get under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.
{WARNING
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage
the vehicle and even make the
vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure
to fit the jack lift head into the
proper location before raising the
vehicle.5. Fit the jack handle extension
onto the jack by sliding the
hook through the end of the jack.
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6. Insert the other end of the jack
handle into the wrench.7. Raise the vehicle by turning the
jack handle extension clockwise
until the vehicle is far enough
off the ground to allow enough
room for the compact spare
tire to fit under the vehicle.
Keep the hook parallel to the
ground. The wrench may need
to be removed and repositioned
to continue turning it.8. Remove all of the wheel nuts
and place them in a dry, clean
place to avoid getting dirt in
the threads.
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