Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-33
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{WARNING
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should
be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking
brake. See Parking Brake on
page 9‑37.
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
.The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
.The ignition key should come
out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
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Vehicle Care 10-37
4. At the wall measure fromthe ground 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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10-64 Vehicle Care
.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 10‑69.
.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 for
service if the TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message come on
and stay on.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. Any time you
replace one or more of the TPMS
sensors or rotate your vehicle's
tires, the identification codes need
to be matched to the new tire/
wheel position. Also, the TPMS
sensor matching process should
be performed after replacing a
spare tire with a road tire containing
the TPMS sensor in order for the
malfunction light and the DIC
message to go off at the next
ignition cycle. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions
in the following order: driver side
front tire, passenger side front tire,
passenger side rear tire, and
driver side rear tire using a TPMS
diagnostic tool. See your dealer
for service. The TPMS sensors can also be
matched to each tire/wheel position
by increasing or decreasing the
tire's air pressure. If increasing the
tire's air pressure, do not exceed
the maximum inflation pressure
indicated on the tire's sidewall.
To decrease the tire's air-pressure
use the pointed end of the valve
cap, a pencil-style air pressure
gauge, or a key.
You have two minutes to match
the first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall, to match all
four tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer than two minutes to match
the first tire and wheel, or more than
five minutes to match all four tire
and wheel positions, the matching
process stops and you need to
start over.
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11-4 Service and Maintenance
.Body hinges and latches,
key lock cylinders, folding
seat hardware, and sunroof
(if equipped) lubrication.
SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11‑7.
More frequent lubrication may
be required when the 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.
.Restraint system component
check. See Safety System
Check on page 3‑22.
.Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
.Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.
Additional Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles
.If tire rotation is recommended
for the vehicle, rotate tires.
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km/7,500 miles. See Tire
Rotation on page 10‑66.
At Each Fuel Stop
.Engine oil level check.
See Engine Oil on page 10‑10.
.Engine coolant level check.
SeeEngine Coolant on
page 10‑20.
.Windshield washer fluid level
check. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑28. Once a Month
.Tire inflation check. See
Tire
Pressure on page 10‑58.
.Tire wear inspection. See Tire
Inspection on page 10‑66.
.Sunroof track and seal
inspection, if equipped.
See Sunroof on page 2‑17.
Once a Year
.See Starter Switch Check on
page 10‑32.
.See Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check on page 10‑33.
.See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10‑33.
.See Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check on
page 10‑34.
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11-8 Service and Maintenance
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862475, in Canada 88862476).
Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Rear Axle (V6 Engine withAutomatic Transmission) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 (GM Part No. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678).
Rear Axle (V6 Engine with Manual Transmission) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 89021677
and Friction Modifier 1052358, in Canada 89021678 and
Friction Modifier 992694).
Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Rear Differential Fluid 75W-90 Limited Slip (GM Part No. 89021677
and Friction Modifier 1052358, in Canada 89021678 and
Friction Modifier 992694).
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood, Door, and Folding Seat Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887).
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Customer Information 13-19
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some
vehicles for functions such as tire
pressure monitoring and ignition
system security, as well as in
connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door
locking/unlocking and starting, and
in-vehicle transmitters for garage
door openers. RFID technology
in GM vehicles does not use or
record personal information or
link with any other GM system
containing personal information.
Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle has systems that
operate on a radio frequency that
comply with Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and with Industry Canada
Standards RSS‐210/220/310.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. The device may not causeinterference.
2. The device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modifications to any
of these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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i-6 INDEX
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
J
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 5-37
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-52
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Lamps DaytimeRunning (DRL) . . . . . . . . 10-41, 6-3
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Front Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps . . . . . 10-39, 10-40
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
LATCH System Replacing Parts After aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Latch, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Theater Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Lights
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 5-20
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 5-14
Taillamp Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Control OFF/ StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
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INDEX i-7
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . 9-43
LocksDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-10
Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-18
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Messages
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . . 5-39
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 5-35
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Object Detection System . . . . . 5-38
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 Messages (cont.)
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
N
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-18