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Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-14
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-16 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-25
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . 10-27
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-32
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-34
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Windshield Replacement . . . 10-35
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38 Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Up-Level Vehicle) . . . . . . . . 10-40
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-42
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49

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Vehicle Care 10-7
A. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑44.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑20.
C. Engine Cover on page 10‑9.
D. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
E. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑20.
F. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid on page 10‑27.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10. H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of
View). See Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
I. Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir
(if equipped with manual
transmission). See Brakes on
page 10‑29 orHydraulic Clutch
on page 10‑16.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Battery on page 10‑31.
K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑28.

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Vehicle Care 10-9
A. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑44.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10‑20.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑10.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
E. Engine Cover on page 10‑9.
F. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
G. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under Engine Cover).
See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑27. H. Brake Master Cylinder and
Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir
(if equipped with manual
transmission). See Brakes on
page 10‑29 orHydraulic Clutch
on page 10‑16.
I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Battery on page 10‑31.
J. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
K. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑28.
L. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10‑20.Engine Cover
3.6 L V6 Engine Cover
To remove:
1. Remove the engine oil fill cap (B).
2. Lift the engine cover (A) to disengage one front attachment
point.
3. Pull engine cover forward to disengage from two rear tabs.
4. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall engine cover.

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10-18 Vehicle Care
7. Inspect or replace the air filter.See Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11‑9.
8. Reverse steps 6 to 1 to install cover.
{WARNING
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you
or others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is
off, dirt can easily get into the
engine, which could damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter
in place when you are driving.
Cooling System
When it is safe to lift the hood:
3.6 L V6 Engine
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle
B. Electric Cooling Fans (Out of View)
C. Radiator Cap (Under Engine Cover)
6.2 L V8 Engines
(L99 shown LS3 similar)
A. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle
B. Electric Cooling Fans (Out of View)
C. Radiator Cap (Out of View)

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Vehicle Care 10-19
{WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the engine
coolant recovery bottle is boiling,
do not do anything else until it cools
down. The vehicle should be parked
on a level surface.
The coolant level should be
between the MIN and MAX lines.
If it is not, the vehicle may have a
leak at the radiator hoses, heater
hoses, radiator, water pump,
or somewhere else in the cooling
system.
{WARNING
Heater and radiator hoses, and
other engine parts, can be very
hot. Do not touch them. If you do,
you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there
is a leak. If you run the engine, it
could lose all coolant. That could
cause an engine fire, and you
could be burned. Get any leak
fixed before you drive the vehicle.
If there seems to be no leak,
with the engine on, check to see
if the electric engine cooling fans
are running. If the engine is
overheating, the fans should be
running. If it is not, the vehicle
needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice:
Using coolant other than
DEX-COOL
®can cause premature
engine, heater core, or radiator
corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant could require changing
sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi)
or 24 months, whichever occurs
first. Any repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use DEX-COOL
(silicate-free) coolant in the
vehicle.

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10-20 Vehicle Care
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle
is filled with DEX-COOL®engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
see Engine Overheating on
page 10‑25.
What to Use
{WARNING
Adding only plain water or some
other liquid to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water
and other liquids, can boil before
the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning system is
set for the proper coolant mixture.
With plain water or the wrong
mixture, the engine could get too
hot but you would not get the
overheat warning. The engine
could catch fire and you or
others could be burned. Use a
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and DEX-COOL coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. If using this mixture,
nothing else needs to be added.
This mixture:.Gives freezing protection down
to
−37°C (−34°F), outside
temperature.
.Gives boiling protection up
to 129°C (265°F), engine
temperature.
.Protects against rust and
corrosion.
.Will not damage aluminum parts.
.Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.

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Vehicle Care 10-23
{WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.
{WARNING
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system can blow out
and burn you badly. They are
under pressure, and if you
turn the surge tank pressure
cap—even a little —they can
come out at high speed. Never
turn the cap when the cooling
system, including the surge tank
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the
cooling system and surge tank
pressure cap to cool if you ever
have to turn the pressure cap. If coolant is needed, add the proper
mixture directly to the radiator, but
be sure the cooling system is cool
before this is done.
If no coolant is visible in the engine
coolant recovery bottle, add coolant
as follows:
3.6 L V6 Engine Fill Procedure
1. Locate the radiator cap.
See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 10‑6.
2. Remove engine cover to access the radiator cap. See Engine
Cover on page 10‑9.
3. Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turn it slowly
counterclockwise and remove. 4. If there is no coolant visible or
the level is low, slowly fill the
system through the radiator cap
opening with a 50/50 mixture of
DEX-COOL and clean drinkable
water.
Wait 30 seconds for coolant to
settle and continue filling if the
level drops.
Do not spill coolant on the
accessory drive belts.
If a spill occurs, rinse the belt
with fresh water.
5. Start the engine.
6. With the engine idling, continue to add coolant through the
radiator cap opening until full.
Wait 30 seconds for the coolant
to settle and top off, if the level
drops.
7. Once the system is full, put the radiator cap back on by turning
clockwise.

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10-26 Vehicle Care
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not,
do not continue to run the engine
and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Engine damage from
running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.
Notice: If the engine catches fire
because of being driven with no
coolant, the vehicle can be badly
damaged. The costly repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.If Steam Is Coming From The
Engine Compartment
{WARNING
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop the
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
If No Steam Is Coming From
The Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.Stops after high-speed driving.
.Idles for long periods in traffic.
.Tows a trailer.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.
3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped.
If it is safe to do so, pull off
the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral) and let the
engine idle.

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Vehicle Care 10-45
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. J-CaseFuses Usage
6 Wiper
12 Starter J-Case
Fuses Usage
22 Brake
Vacuum Pump
25 Power
Windows Rear J-Case
Fuses Usage
26 Power Windows
Front
27 Rear Defog
41 Cooling Fan High
43 Antilock Brake
System Pump
44 Cooling Fan Low
Mini Fuses Usage 1 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
2 Transmission
Control Module
5 Engine Control
Module Main
7 Pre-Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
8 Post-Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor

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10-46 Vehicle Care
Mini Fuses Usage9 Fuel
Injectors
–Even
10 Fuel Injectors –Odd
11 Cooling Fan Relay
14 Manifold Air Flow/
Chassis Control
15 Ignition
16 Run/Crank IP
17 Sensing Diagnostic
Module/Ignition
18 Run/Crank Body
19 Transmission
Control Module/
Ignition
20 Engine Control
Module/Ignition
31 Outside Rearview
Mirror
32 Canister Vent
Solenoid Mini Fuses Usage
33 Body Control
Module #6
34 Sunroof
35 Front Heated Seats
38 Washer Pump Front
40 Antilock Brake
System Valves
46 HID Headlamp
–
Left Front
47 HID Headlamp
–
Right Front
50 Fog Lamps
51 Horn
52 Spare
55 High Beam
Headlamp
–Right
Front
56 High Beam
Headlamp
–Left
Front
61 Heated Mirror Mini Relays Usage
K26 Powertrain
K50 Run/Crank
K55 Rear Defog
K612 Cooling Fan High
K614 Cooling Fan Control
Micro
Relays Usage
K61 Starter
K69 Wiper Control
K613 Cooling Fan Low
K617 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
K619 Wiper Speed
K627 High Intensity
Discharge
Headlamps
K632 Brake
Vacuum Pump