2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS warning light

Notice:
When using concentrated
washer uid, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions
for adding water.
Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer uid.
Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage your
washer uid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean
as well as washer uid.
Fill the washer uid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for uid
expansion if freezing occurs,
which could damage the tank
if it is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in your windshield
washer. It can damage the
vehicle’s windshield washer
system and paint.
Brakes
This vehicle has disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time the vehicle is
moving, except when applying
the brake pedal firmly.
{WARNING
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
an accident. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake pads could result
in costly brake repair.Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when
the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications inCapacities and
Specications on page 11-2.
Brake linings should always be
replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake
pedal does not return to normal
height, or if there is a rapid increase
in pedal travel. This could be a sign
that brake service might be required.
Vehicle Care 9-27

Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied,
with or without the vehicle moving,
the brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is
complex. Its many parts have to be
of top quality and work well together
if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. The vehicle was designed
and tested with top-quality brake
parts. When parts of the braking
system are replaced, be sure to get
new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes might
not work properly. For example,
installing disc brake pads that are
wrong for the vehicle, can change
the balance between the front
and rear brakes —for the worse.
The braking performance expected
can change in many other ways if
the wrong replacement brake parts
are installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder
reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake
fluid as indicated on the reservoir
cap. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 9-6for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why
the fluid level in the reservoir might
go down:
•The fluid level goes down
because of normal brake lining
wear. When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
•A fluid leak in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system can also cause
a low fluid level. Have the
brake/clutch hydraulic system
fixed, since a leak means that
sooner or later the brakes and/or
clutch will not work well.Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are installed.
Add or remove brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
{WARNING
If too much brake fluid is added,
it can spill on the engine and
burn, if the engine is hot enough.
You or others could be burned,
and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work is done on the
brake/clutch hydraulic system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning light
comes on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 4-22.
9-28 Vehicle Care

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
on page 9-41.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{WARNING
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{WARNING
The low beam high intensity
discharge lighting system
operates at a very high voltage.
If you try to service any of the
system components, you could
be seriously injured. Have your
dealer/retailer or a qualified
technician service them.
The up–level vehicle is equipped
with HID headlamps. The park lamp
function is also a function of the HID
headlamp. After an HID headlamp
bulb has been replaced, you may
notice that the beam is a slightly
different shade than it was originally.
This is normal.
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. SeeHood 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.
Vehicle Care 9-37

When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
the low tire pressure warning
light located on the instrument
panel cluster.
A DIC warning message to check
the pressure in a specific tire is also
shown on the DIC display screen.
The low tire pressure warning light
and the DIC warning message come
at each ignition cycle until the tires
are inflated to the correct inflation
pressure.The low tire pressure warning
light may come on in cool weather
when the vehicle is first started, and
then turn off as you start to drive.
This could be an early indicator that
the air pressure in the tire(s) are
getting low and need to be inflated
to the proper pressure.
The Tire and Loading Information
label, attached to your vehicle,
shows the size of your vehicle’s
original equipment tires and the
correct inflation pressure for the tires
when they are cold. SeeVehicle
Load Limits on page 8-12, for an
example of the Tire and Loading
Information label and its location on
your vehicle. Also seeTire Pressure
on page 9-54.
Your vehicle’s TPMS can warn you
about a low tire pressure condition
but it does not replace normal tiremaintenance. SeeTire Inspection
on page 9-61,Tire Rotation on
page 9-61andTires on page 9-48.
Notice:Using non-approved tire
sealants could damage the Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors. TPMS sensor damage
caused by using an incorrect tire
sealant is not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always use the
GM approved tire sealant available
through your dealer/retailer.
Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits
use a GM approved liquid tire
sealant. Using non-approved tire
sealants could damage the TPMS
sensors. SeeTire Sealant and
Compressor Kit on page 9-71for
information regarding the inflator
kit materials and instructions.
9-58 Vehicle Care

TPMS Malfunction Light and
Message
The TPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the TPMS sensors
are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the
low tire warning light flashes for
about one minute and then stays
on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. A DIC warning message is
also displayed. The low tire warning
light and DIC warning message
come on at each ignition cycle until
the problem is corrected. Some of
the conditions that can cause the
malfunction light and DIC message
to come on are:
•One of the road tires has been
replaced with the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one. The spare tire
does not have a TPMS sensor.
The DIC message should go off
once you re-install the road tire
containing the TPMS sensor.
•The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully after
rotating the vehicle’s tires.
The DIC message should go
off after successfully completing
the sensor matching process.
See “TPMS Sensor Matching
Process” later in this section.
•One or more TPMS sensors
are missing or damaged.
The DIC message and the
TPMS malfunction light should
go off when the TPMS sensors
are installed and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See your dealer/
retailer for service.
•Replacement tires or wheels do
not match your vehicle’s original
equipment tires or wheels. Tires
and wheels other than those
recommended for your vehicle
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. SeeBuying
New Tires on page 9-63.
•Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning it
cannot detect or signal a low tire
condition. See your dealer/retailer for
service if the TPMS malfunction light
and DIC message comes on and
stays on.
Vehicle Care 9-59

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

A
Accessories and
Modifications...................... 9-3
Accessory Power.................8-19
Active Fuel Management™....8-25
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....2-33
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................8-55
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......9-16
Air Vents.............................. 7-3
Airbag System
Check.............................2-34
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................2-27
Passenger Sensing
System........................2-28
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate?........................2-26
What Will You See After
an Airbag Inflates?........2-27
When Should an Airbag
Inflate?........................2-25
Where Are the Airbags?.....2-23Airbag System (cont.)
Airbags
Adding Equipment to the
Vehicle........................2-33
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................4-18
Readiness Light................4-17
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles.......................2-32
System Check..................2-21
Alarm System
Anti-Theft........................1-10
AM-FM Radio........................ 6-8
Antenna
Satellite Radio..................6-14
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)..................8-31
Warning Light...................4-23
Anti-Theft
Alarm System..................1-10
Alarm System Messages....4-35
Appearance Care
Exterior...........................9-88
Interior............................9-92
Assistance Program,
Roadside.........................12-6Audio Players......................6-14
CD .................................6-14
Audio System
Backglass Antenna............6-13
Radio Reception...............6-13
Theft-Deterrent Feature....... 6-2
Automatic
Dimming Mirrors...............1-12
Headlamp System.............. 5-3
Automatic Transmission.........8-26
Fluid...............................9-14
Manual Mode...................8-29
Shiftlock Control System
Check..........................9-32
Auxiliary Devices..................6-16
Axle, Rear..........................9-30
B
Battery...............................9-29
Jump Starting...................9-84
Load Management.............. 5-6
Power Protection................ 5-7
Voltage and Charging
Messages....................4-30
Blade Replacement, Wiper....9-33
INDEX i-1

Bluetooth............6-22, 6-23, 6-26
Brakes...............................9-27
Antilock...........................8-31
Assist.............................8-33
Fluid...............................9-28
Parking...........................8-32
System Messages.............4-31
Braking................................ 8-4
Break-In, New Vehicle..........8-16
Bulb Replacement................9-41
Fog Lamps ......................9-40
Halogen Bulbs..................9-37
Headlamp Aiming..............9-34
Headlamps......................9-37
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps .................9-37, 9-38
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............9-37
License Plate Lamps.........9-40
Taillamps, Turn Signal and
Stoplamps....................9-40
Buying New Tires.................9-63C
Calibration............................ 4-8
California
Fuel Requirements............8-45
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements................. 9-3
Warning............................ 9-2
Canadian Vehicle Owners......... iii
Capacities and
Specifications...................11-2
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust................8-25
Trunk................................ 1-8
Winter Driving..................8-10
Cautions, Danger, and
Warnings............................. iv
CD Player...........................6-14
Center Console Storage......... 3-1
Chains, Tire........................9-68
Charging System Light..........4-19
Check
Engine Lamp...................4-19
Ignition
Transmission Lock.........9-32Check (cont.)
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children.......................2-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................2-43
Older Children..................2-35
Securing..................2-48, 2-50
Systems..........................2-39
Where to Put the
Restraint......................2-41
Circuit Breakers...................9-42
Cleaning
Exterior Care...................9-88
Interior Care....................9-92
Climate Control Systems......... 7-1
Clock................................... 4-8
Cluster, IP...........................4-10
Clutch, Hydraulic..................9-15
Collision Damage Repair.......12-9
Compact Spare Tire.............9-83
Compass.............................. 4-8
Compass Messages.............
4-31
Competitive Driving................ 8-7
Competitive Driving Mode......8-37
i-2 INDEX