2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO engine oil

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5-12 Instruments and Controls
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Metric
English
This gauge indicates the engine
coolant temperature. If the gauge
pointer moves to the H or the
shaded area, the engine coolant is
operating hotter than normal. It is
acceptable if this happens during
aggressive driving or race track
usage. The DIC will display a
warning message if the engine
coolant temperature exceeds an
acceptable level. See Engine
Cooling System Messages on
page 5-35.
Transmission
Temperature Gauge
(Except ZL1)
Metric
English
For vehicles with this gauge, it is
near the shift lever, and shows the
transmission oil temperature when
the ignition is on. If the gauge is

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Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
tire pressure message may also
display. SeeTire Messages on
page 5-40. Stop as soon as
possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure on page 10-65. When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 10-68.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
{Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine
oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Check the oil level as soon as
possible. Add oil if required, but if
the oil level is within the operating
range and the oil pressure is still
low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.

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Unit
Move the band up or down to switch
between US or Metric when the Unit
display is active. Press SET/CLR to
confirm the setting. This will change
the displays on the cluster and DIC
to either English (US) or metric
measurements.
Tire Pressure
The display will show a vehicle with
the approximate pressures of all
four tires. Tire pressure is displayed
in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). See
Tire Pressure Monitor System on
page 10-67andTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10-68.
Remaining Oil Life
This display shows an estimate of
the oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
See
Engine Oil Messages on
page 5-35. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil on page 10-15. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-3.
Remember, the Oil Life display must
be reset after each oil change. It will
not reset itself. Also, be careful not
to reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system press the
SET/CLR button while the Oil Life
display is active. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10-20. Coolant Temperature
This display, available on some
vehicles, shows the temperature of
the engine cooling system fluid in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Battery Voltage
This display, available on some
vehicles, shows the current battery
voltage. If the voltage is in the
normal range, the value will display.
For example, the display may read
Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The
vehicle's charging system regulates
voltage based on the state of the
battery. The battery voltage can
fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal. See
Charging System Light
on page 5-16. If there is a problem
with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message. See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages on page 5-33.

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Speed Warning
Speed Warning allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press SET/CLR when Speed
Warning is displayed.
Performance Menu
Some vehicles may have a
Performance Menu. Press the
MENU button on the turn signal
lever until Performance Menu is
displayed. Use the band to scroll
through the following menu items:
.Lap Timer
.Coolant Temperature and
Battery Voltage
.Oil Temperature and Oil
Pressure
.AccelerationLap Timer
The Lap Timer display shows total
time, lap times, top speed, average
speed, and average time when
active.
While in this display, press SET/
CLR to activate the lap timer
function. While timer is active, press
MENU to store the current lap time
and start timer for a new lap. Press
SET/CLR to pause or resume the
lap timer. Press and hold SET/CLR
to clear and exit the lap timer
function.
Coolant Temperature and Battery
Voltage
The coolant temperature display
shows the temperature of the
engine cooling system fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F). The battery voltage display shows
the current battery voltage. The
vehicle's charging system regulates
voltage based on the state of the
battery. The battery voltage can
fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal. See
Charging System Light
on page 5-16. If there is a problem
with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message. See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages on page 5-33.
Oil Temperature and Oil Pressure
The oil temperature display shows
the temperature of the engine oil in
either Celsius (C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (F). The oil pressure
display shows the current oil
pressure. Oil pressure varies with
engine load and RPM. If there is an
issue with oil pressure a message
will display on the DIC.

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Instruments and Controls 5-35
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
passenger door is open. Close the
door completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when the
trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. You can continue to drive the
vehicle.If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD
COOLANT
This message will display if the
coolant is low. See
Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the oil life system. See
Engine Oil Life System on
page 10-20,
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-24, Engine
Oil on page 10-15, and Maintenance
Schedule on page 11-3.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.

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ENGINE OIL LOW—ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
level. If the oil is not low and this
message remains on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil on page 10-15.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible
and do not operate it until the cause
of the low oil pressure has been
corrected. Check the oil as soon as
possible and have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Key and Lock Messages
NUMBER OF KEYS
PROGRAMMED
This message displays when
programming new keys to the
vehicle.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter needs to be
replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on. See
Automatic Headlamp
System on page 6-2.

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9-6 Driving and Operating
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues—such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Track Events and
Competitive Driving
Track events or competitive driving
may affect the vehicle warranty. See
the warranty manual before using
the vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving.
{Caution
If you use the vehicle for racing or
other competitive driving, the
engine may use more oil than it
would with normal use. Low oil
levels can damage the engine.
For information on how to add oil,
see
Engine Oil on page 10-15.
Be sure to check the oil level
often during racing or other
competitive driving and keep the
level at or near the upper mark
that shows the proper operating
range on the engine oil dipstick. For track events or competitive
driving, it is recommended that the
brake fluid be replaced with a high
performance brake fluid that has a
dry boiling point greater than 279°C
(534°F). After conversion to the high
performance brake fluid, follow the
brake fluid service
recommendations outlined by the
fluid manufacturer. Do not use
silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids.
If operating a Z/28 on a closed
course during hot temperatures,
reduce the coolant/water mixture to
a 30/70 mix and increase under
hood airflow by removing the water
deflector on the engine side of the
hood scoop.
ZL1, 1LE and Z/28: For racing and
competitive driving, the vehicle load
should be limited to the driver only
and no cargo. The tires should be
inflated to at least 180 kPa (26 psi).

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Driving and Operating 9-7
Because the fluid temperatures may
be higher, it is necessary to change
the rear axle fluid every 24 hours of
racing or competitive driving. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
{Caution
During a first time track or racing
event, high rear axle
temperatures can occur. Damage
could be caused to the rear axle
and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Do not drive as long or as fast the
first time the vehicle is driven on
the track or raced.
For extended track use, GM
recommends installing a rear
differential cooler to protect the rear
axle. This excludes the ZL1 and Z/
28 as it has a rear differential cooler
as standard equipment. 1LE comes with an oil control kit
that should be installed for track use
only, to ensure proper oil control
and prevent engine damage. This is
not for street use. This kit may also
be purchased from your dealer.
{Caution
Extended track operation without
this kit installed may result in a
low oil level and could result in
engine damage.
To prepare the Camaro ZL1, 1LE,
and Z/28 brake systems for track
events and racing, complete the
appropriate the high performance
brake burnishing procedure
described below.
ZL1 and 1LE Brake Burnishing
New brake pads must be burnished
before racing or other competitive
driving.
{Caution
These procedures are specific to
the ZL1 or Camaro SS brake
package. This procedure should
not be run on other Camaro
models as damage may result.
{Caution
The new vehicle break-in period
should be completed before
performing the brake burnish
procedure or damage may occur
to the powertrain/engine. See
New Vehicle Break-In on
page 9-19.
When performed as instructed,
these procedures will not damage
the brakes. During the burnishing
procedure, the brake pads will
smoke and produce an odor. The
braking force and pedal travel may