2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS wiper fluid

Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound
the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is located on the inboard side of
the steering column.
Push up or pull down on the lever
to place it in one of the following
positions.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle.
The lever returns to its starting
position when released. For more
cycles, hold the lever down before
releasing it.
9(Off):Turns the wipers off.
6(Intermittent):Move the lever to
choose a delayed wiping cycle.
For vehicles with the variable
intermittent feature, the time
between wipes can be adjusted.
Turn the
&band for a longer
or shorter delay interval.
x(Low):Slow wipes.
[(High):Fast wipes.
Windshield Washer:Pull the lever
toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield. The spray
continues until the lever is released.
The wipers will run a few times.
SeeWasher Fluid on page 9-26for
information on filling the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If the
wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw
them. If they become damaged,
install new blades or blade inserts.
SeeWiper Blade Replacement
on page 9-33.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor. A circuit breaker will
stop the motor until it cools down.
Instruments and Controls 4-7

Vehicle Care
General InformationGeneral Information...............9-2
California Proposition 65
Warning.............................9-2
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements........9-3
Accessories and
Modifications.......................9-3
Vehicle ChecksDoing Your Own
Service Work......................9-4
Hood...................................9-5
Engine Compartment
Overview............................9-6
Engine Cover.......................9-9
Engine Oil..........................9-10
Engine Oil Life System.........9-13
Automatic Transmission
Fluid................................9-14
Manual Transmission Fluid. . . .9-15
Hydraulic Clutch..................9-15
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......9-16
Cooling System...................9-17
Engine Coolant...................9-19
Engine Overheating.............9-24
Power Steering Fluid............9-25Washer Fluid......................9-26
Brakes...............................9-27
Brake Fluid.........................9-28
Battery...............................9-29
Rear Axle...........................9-30
Starter Switch Check............9-31
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
System Check...................9-32
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check.......................9-32
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check..............9-32
Wiper Blade Replacement......9-33Headlamp AimingHeadlamp Aiming................9-34
Bulb ReplacementBulb Replacement...............9-37
Halogen Bulbs....................9-37
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting....................9-37
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle)...................9-37
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking Lamps
(Up-Level Vehicle)..............9-38
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)....................9-39
Fog Lamps.........................9-40Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps.........................9-40
License Plate Lamp.............9-40
Replacement Bulbs..............9-41
Electrical SystemElectrical System
Overload...........................9-41
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers...........................9-42
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block.......................9-42
Instrument Panel
Fuse Block.......................9-45
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block.......................9-46
Wheels and TiresTires..................................9-48
Winter Tires........................9-48
Tire Sidewall Labeling..........9-49
Tire Designations.................9-51
Tire Terminology and
Definitions.........................9-52
Tire Pressure......................9-54
Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation........9-56
Tire Pressure Monitor
System.............................9-56
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation..........................9-57
Tire Inspection....................9-61
Vehicle Care 9-1

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

ServiceMaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. ••
Engine coolant level check. ••
Windshield washer fluid level check. ••
Tire inflation pressures check. ••
Tire wear inspection. ••
If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle, rotate tires. ••
Fluids visual leak check. ••
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). ••
Brake system inspection. ••
Steering and suspension inspection. •
Engine cooling system inspection. •
Windshield wiper blades inspection. •
Body components lubrication. •
Restraint system components check. •
Automatic transmission fluid level check. •
Rear axle fluid level check. •
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions). •
Passenger compartment air filter replacement. •
10-6 Service and Maintenance

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

W
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators.......................... 4-9
Warnings................................ iv
Cautions and Danger............ iv
Hazard Flashers................. 5-4
Washer Fluid.......................9-26
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................9-67
Different Size...................9-65
Replacement....................9-67When It Is Time for New
Tires...............................9-62
Where to Put the Child
Restraint.........................2-41
Windows.............................1-14
Messages........................4-37
Power .............................1-14
Windshield
Wiper/Washer.................... 4-7
Winter Driving......................8-10
Winter Tires........................9-48
Wiper Blade Replacement.....9-33
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