2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO warning

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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, seeBattery - North America 0260.
If the battery has run down, try to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to use the
following steps to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 0239
and the back cover.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can burn you.
.They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
.They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly,
some or all of these things can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to the vehicle that would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying
to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling
it will not work, and it could damage the
vehicle.
1. Good Battery Positive Post
2. Good Battery Negative Post
3. Discharged Battery Negative Grounding Point
4. Discharged Battery Positive Post
The jump start positive post (1) and negative
post (2) are on the battery of the vehicle
providing the jump start.
The jump start positive post (4) and the
negative grounding point (3) for the
discharged battery are on the passenger side
of the vehicle.
The positive jump start connection for the
discharged battery is under a red cover.
Remove the cover to expose the terminal.

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1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a12-volt battery with a negative ground
system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can be damaged. Only use
a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a manual
transmission. See Shifting Into Park
0 207 with an automatic transmission,
or Parking (Manual Transmission) 0208
with a manual transmission.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or plugged
in during the jump starting procedure,
they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
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Caution (Continued)
warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or
unplug all accessories on either vehicle
when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition off. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except
the hazard warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even when
the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can cause
battery gas to explode. People have been
hurt doing this, and some have been
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need
more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn
you. Do not get it on you. If you
accidentally get it in your eyes or on
your skin, flush the place with water and
get medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts can
injure you badly. Keep your hands away
from moving parts once the engine is
running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the underhood remote
positive (+) terminal on the discharged
battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the good battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–)
terminal of the good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the underhood
negative (–) grounding point for the
discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle
speed for at least four minutes.
10. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a
few tries, it probably needs service.

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Cargo Cover and Convenience Net
If equipped, wash with warm water and
mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach.
Rinse with cold water, and then dry
completely.
Care of Seat Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
{Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
It may severely weaken the webbing. In
a crash, they might not be able to
provide adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Allow the
webbing to dry.
Floor Mats
{Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with
the pedals. Interference with the pedals
can cause unintended acceleration and/or
increased stopping distance which can(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
cause a crash and injury. Make sure the
floor mat does not interfere with the
pedals.
Use the following guidelines for proper floor
mat usage.
.The original equipment floor mats were
designed for your vehicle. If the floor
mats need replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not
fit properly and may interfere with the
pedals. Always check that the floor mats
do not interfere with the pedals.
.Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is
not equipped with a floor mat retainer on
the driver side floor.
.Use the floor mat with the correct side
up. Do not turn it over.
.Do not place anything on top of the
driver side floor mat.
.Use only a single floor mat on the
driver side.
.Do not place one floor mat on top of
another.
The driver side floor mat is held in place by
two hook-type retainers.
Removing and Replacing the Driver Side
Floor Mat 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to remove it from the hooks.
2. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet
retainers and hook into position.
3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat
does not interfere with the pedals.

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Cleaning Rubber Floor Mats (All-Weather
Mats and Floor Liners)
{Warning
Do not use cleaners that contain silicone,
wax-based products, or cleaners that
increase gloss on rubber floor mats/liners.
These cleaners can permanently change
the appearance and feel of the rubber
and can make the floor mats/liners
slippery. Your foot could slip while
operating the vehicle, and you could lose
control, resulting in a crash. You or
others could be injured.
Use a soft cloth and/or a brush dampened
with water to remove dust and loose dirt.
For more thorough cleaning, use a mild soap
solution.

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310 Service and Maintenance
Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0199.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) 0234
or
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo Engine
and 6.2L V8 Engine) 0234 or
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Supercharged
Engine) 0234.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal chart. The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0240.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
0 247.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0278.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0284.
.Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0258.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km/
600 mi. If driven under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
the need for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 316
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 179
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . .182
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 52
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 52
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 51
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 58 Airbags (cont'd)
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 57
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . 157
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Automatic
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Automatic (cont'd)Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . 261
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . 126
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 115
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 297
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152, 153
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Brakes (cont'd)
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239, 260, 297
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 92
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 72
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Climate Control Systems Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Connected ServicesConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 218
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 179
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . 331
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Customer Information
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 333
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 326
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Data Recorder
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . .142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Driver
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Driving Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Track Events and Competitive . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 266
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266