2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS hood open

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.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See Maintenance Schedule 0330.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0341.
To replace the windshield wiper
blade:
Caution
Keep the hood closed to avoid
damaging the paint. 1. Pull the windshield wiper
assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in the
middle of the wiper blade
where the wiper arm attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the
windshield far enough to
release it from the J-hooked
end of the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.
Windshield Replacement
If the Head-Up display (HUD)
system and the windshield need to
be replaced, get one that is
designed for HUD or the HUD
image may look out of focus.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.

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{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0330.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate

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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
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 High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
(Passenger Side Only)
For driver side turn signal lamp
replacement, contact your dealer.
To replace the turn signal bulb: 1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 251.

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materials create stains on the air
extractor, see your dealer for the
recommended cleaner.
The air extractor may have vent
screens in the openings. Keep
leaves or other debris out of the
vent screens.
Caution
Pushing on the vent screens
could damage them. Do not push
on the screens when clearing.
There is a water deflector on the
underside of the air extractor. Do
not remove it.
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and
Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses,
emblems, decals, and stripes.
Follow instructions under "Washing
the Vehicle" previously in this
section. Lamp covers are made of plastic,
and some have a UV protective
coating. Do not clean or wipe them
when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.
Abrasive or caustic agents.
. Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels,
or other harsh cleaners.
. Ice scrapers or other hard items.
. Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive
heat generated.Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp
cover that would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black
finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
non-uniform finish. Clean low
gloss stripes with soap and
water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking.

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378 Index
Fuel (cont'd)Requirements, California . . . . . 244
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 279
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 145Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Gauges Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .118
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 329
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 151
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 129
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 149
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 129
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 189
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 295
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 203
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 228
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 189
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 47
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2