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Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns. Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.
Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0330 and
Exterior Care 0325.
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
If the vehicle is a Camaro High Performance model, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Camaro High
Performance supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be
obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in Canada 19353430).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. SeeCooling System 0267.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 261.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Manual Transmission (L4 and V6 Engines) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Manual Transmission (V8 Engine) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861037, in Canada 19264717).
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Rear Axle (L4 and V6 Engines with Automatic Transmission) Dexron non-LSD Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090).
Rear Axle (L4 and V6 Engines with Manual Transmission) Dexron LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625).
Rear Axle (V8 Engine) Dexron LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) without Auxiliary Cooler 5.2 L 5.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 5.7 L 6.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 9.5 L 10.0 qt
Fuel Tank 72.0 L 19.0 gal
Rear Axle Fluid
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L 0.53 qt
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Manual Transmission 1.1 L 1.2 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L 0.53 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Manual Transmission 1.1 L 1.2 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 1.1 L 1.2 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
*See Automatic Transmission Fluid 0264 for information on checking fluid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
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Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 242
Audio
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 158
Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . 188
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
B
Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Battery - North America . . . . 276, 320
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 278
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 179
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 212
Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . 281
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 283 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . . 282
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
California Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .253, 276, 320,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 103
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
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DrivingCompetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 27
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 205
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 207
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Track Events andCompetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 229
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 126
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 285
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 256
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . .119
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 221
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 367
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 150
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 152
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 264
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 64
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . 281
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
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M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 337 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 124
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Matching Active Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 166
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Mirrors (cont'd)
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 47
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N
Navigation OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 212
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 263
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . .119
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 85
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 358 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
OnStar Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
OnStar Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
OnStar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 160
Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 364
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 278
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 219
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
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Parking or BackingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 242
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 79
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 254
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phone Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 179
Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 218
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 70
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 367
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 361
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .253, 276, 320,
Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 365
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
RadiosAM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 242
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 325
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 84
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 366
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ride Control Systems
Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 239