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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Driving and Operating 203
Front Tire Deflectors, Lower
Control Arm Deflectors, and
Disc Splash Shields (SS Only)
Before any racing event, remove the
tire deflectors in the front of the
vehicle, and replace the original
deflector and splash shield with the
tall deflector and small splash
shield.
Caution
Race track driving with the
original front disc brake splash
shield and front tire deflector may
result in brake pedal fade due to
high rotor temperatures.
To install the tall deflector and small
splash shield:1. Remove the tire deflector.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the calipers (3) from the knuckle.
4. Remove the brake rotors (2).
5. Remove the original front splash shields (1).
6. Remove the lower control arm deflectors.
7. Detach the engine harness clips from the lower control arm
deflector.
8. Install the small splash shieldswith two screws (2) per corner.
Torque to 9 Y(80 lb inch).

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204 Driving and Operating
Caution
Failure to reattach the engine
harness clips correctly could
cause possible interference with
the wheel speed sensor and
vehicle damage.
9. Re-attach the engine harness clips by pushing them from the
bottom up, on the back tab. On
the original deflector, the push
pins are pushed from the
top down.
10. Install the tall deflectors with three screws (1) per corner.
Torque to 3.3 Y(29 lb inch).
When installing new control
arms, torque the three screws
to 4.5 Y(40 lb inch).
11. Install the front rotors with one screw per corner. Torque to
9Y (80 lb inch).
12. Apply liquid thread adhesive to
the caliper bolts (GM Part No.
9985399 –Loctite 272 –
Goodwrench 12345493). Install
the calipers with two screws (1)
per corner. Torque the caliper
bolts to 200 Y(148 lb ft).
13. Reinstall the front wheels using the wheel nut torque. See
Capacities and Specifications
0351.Caution
After a track event, remove the
tall deflector and the small splash
shield and reinstall the original
deflector and splash shield.
Failure to reinstall the original
parts may lead to corrosion, loss
of output, noise, premature brake
pad and rotor wear, reduced
high-speed wet braking, and
damage to the tall deflector.

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Driving and Operating 205
14. After a track event, repeat thesteps to reinstall the original
lower control arm deflectors
and splash shields.
15. Reinstall the tire deflectors.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or flowing water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates
strong forces. Driving through
flowing water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away. If this
happens, you and other vehicle
occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be
very cautious about trying to drive
through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
can build up under the vehicle's
tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is
wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet
weather driving tips include:
.
Allow extra following distance.
. Pass with caution.
. Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
. Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
. Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires0291.
. Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
.
Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
. Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.

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Driving and Operating 207
Assistance Program0359. To get
help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
. Clear snow from the base of
the vehicle, especially any
blocking the exhaust pipe.
. Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the vehicle side
that is away from the wind,
to bring in fresh air.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air
inside the vehicle and set
the fan speed to the highest
setting. See “Climate
Control Systems.”
For more information about CO,
see Engine Exhaust 0220.
To save fuel, run the engine for
short periods to warm the vehicle
and then shut the engine off and
partially close the window. Moving
about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running the engine, push the
accelerator pedal slightly so the
engine runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle and to
signal for help with the headlamps.
Do this as little as possible, to
save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 232.
{Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and
right to clear the area around the
front wheels. Turn off any traction

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Vehicle Care 331
Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage. Apply
all cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and
follow all safety instructions on the
label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation.
To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
cleaners or techniques:
.Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.
. Never rub any surface
aggressively or with too much
pressure.
. Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. For liquid cleaners,
use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
A concentrated soap solution will
create streaks and attract dirt.
Do not use solutions that contain
strong or caustic soap.
. Do not heavily saturate the
upholstery when cleaning.
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
Interior Glass
To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
dampened with water. Wipe droplets
left behind with a clean dry cloth.
If necessary, use a commercial
glass cleaner after cleaning with
plain water.
Caution
To prevent scratching, never use
abrasive cleaners on automotive
glass. Abrasive cleaners or
aggressive cleaning may damage
the rear window defogger. Cleaning the windshield with water
during the first three to six months
of ownership will reduce tendency
to fog.
Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover
gently, so that the speaker will not
be damaged. Clean spots with water
and mild soap.
Coated Moldings
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
.
When lightly soiled, wipe with a
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
dampened with water.
. When heavily soiled, use warm
soapy water.
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
Start by vacuuming the surface
using a soft brush attachment. If a
rotating vacuum brush attachment is
being used, only use it on the floor
carpet. Before cleaning, gently
remove as much of the soil as
possible:

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376 OnStar
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics,
Remote Services, Roadside
Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
.Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada).
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
. Press
|to speak with an
Advisor.
OnStar services cannot work unless
the vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service in that area. The wireless service
provider must also have coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar
services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot
work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. OnStar services may not
work if the OnStar equipment is not
properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or
software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar services may
not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar
—such as
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and
architecture of the vehicle, damage
to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or
jamming —may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 365.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help
with physical disabilities and
medical conditions.
Press
|to help:
. Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs.
. Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to
communicate to deaf,
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
customers while in the vehicle. The
available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle
access to all OnStar services,
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

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Index 389
RoadsDriving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 354
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
S
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 366
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 361
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Seat Belts (cont'd)
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 71
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 64
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 60
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 97, 99
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 254
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 349
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 350
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 361 Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 245
Sidemarker Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Special Application Services . . . . 342
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

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Index 391
Transmission (cont'd)Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 309
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 146Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Updates Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 350
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Vehicle (cont'd)
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 320
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . .311 Wheels (cont'd)
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 90
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 278
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110