transmission fluid CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 5.G Owners Manual

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Instruments and Controls 5-13
reading in the red area and/or a
message appears in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the
vehicle must be stopped and the
cause checked. One possible cause
is a low fluid level in the
transmission.
For information on the DIC
messages seeTransmission
Messages on page 5-41.
{Caution
Do not drive the vehicle while the
transmission fluid is overheating,
or the transmission can be
damaged. This could lead to
costly repairs that would not be
covered by the warranty.
Voltmeter Gauge
Metric
English
For vehicles with this gauge, it is
near the shift lever, and shows the
battery's state of charge in DC volts.
When the engine is running and the
ignition is on, this gauge shows the
condition of the charging system. The vehicle's charging system
regulates voltage based on the state
of charge of the battery. It is normal
for the voltmeter to fluctuate.
Readings between the low and high
warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings in the low warning zone
can occur when a large number of
electrical accessories are operating
in the vehicle and the engine is left
idling for an extended period.
If there is a problem with the battery
charging system, a message
appears in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) and/or the charging
system light comes on. See
Battery
Voltage and Charging Messages on
page 5-33 andCharging System
Light on page 5-16.
However, readings in either warning
zone can indicate a possible
problem in the electrical system.
Have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible.

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5-42 Instruments and Controls
TRANSMISSION HOT–IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message is displayed when ice
conditions are possible.
TURN WIPER CONTROL TO
INTERMITTENT FIRST
This message is displayed when
attempting to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed without intermittent
selected on the wiper control. See
Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
Vehicle Speed Messages
DRIVER SELECTED SPEED
LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the set
speed. See “Speed Warning” under
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-24.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX
(ZL1 Only)
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Selective Ride Control system. The
vehicle speed will be limited to a
value determined by the vehicle
when the shock absorber system
has failed and the shocks are in
their full soft mode. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you will
need to program each front window
for the express-up feature to work.
See Power Windows on page 2-16.

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Driving and Operating 9-11
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. SeeTires on
page 10-56.
.Turn off cruise control.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
.Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
.Keep the interior
temperature cool.
.Keep your eyes moving —scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
.Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope
can cause brake overheating, can
reduce brake performance, and
could result in a loss of braking.
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope.

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9-60 Driving and Operating
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer isclear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more
often when pulling a trailer. See the
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-3. Things that are
especially important in trailer
operation are automatic
transmission fluid, engine oil, axle
lubricant, belts, cooling system and
brake system. Inspect these before
and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all
hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Engine Cooling When Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See Engine Overheating
on page 10-35.
Trailer Towing (ZL1 or
Z/28)
The vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer.
Trailer Towing (Except
ZL1 or Z/28)
Before pulling a trailer, three
important considerations have to do
with weight:
.Weight of the trailer.
.Weight of the trailer tongue.
.Total weight on your vehicle's
tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It should never weigh more than
454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can
be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature, and
how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can
depend on any special equipment
on the vehicle, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
See
“Weight of the Trailer Tongue”
later in this section.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the
tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment. The
weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers, and cargo
in the tow vehicle must be
subtracted from the maximum trailer
weight.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or advice, or write us at
our Customer Assistance Offices.
See Customer Assistance Offices
on page 13-3.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (1) of any trailer is
an important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
weight of the vehicle. The Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the
curb weight of the vehicle, any

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Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except ZL1 and Z/28) . . . . 10-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(ZL1 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Z/ 28 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Cooling System (Except
ZL1 and Z/28 Engines) . . . . 10-26
Cooling System (ZL1 Engine Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Cooling System (Intercooler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-35
Power Steering Fluid (L99, LS3, ZL1 and Z/28) . . . . . . . 10-37
Power Steering Fluid (LFX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-42
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-43
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43
Windshield Replacement . . . 10-44
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Uplevel Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
(Base Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-47
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49

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Vehicle Care 10-7
1. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-49.
2. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
3. Engine Cover on page 10-13.
4. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines)
on page 10-26 orCooling
System (ZL1 Engine Only) on
page 10-27 orCooling System
(Intercooler) on page 10-29 or
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine
Only) on page 10-29.
5. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Coolant on
page 10-30. 6. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid (L99, LS3,
ZL1 and Z/28) on page 10-37 or
Power Steering Fluid (LFX) on
page 10-37.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-15.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10-15.
9. Brake Fluid and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped with
Manual Transmission). See
Brakes on page 10-38 or
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-21. 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
SeeBattery on page 10-41.
11. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(Except ZL1 and Z/28) on
page 10-22 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) on
page 10-23 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (Z/28 Only) on
page 10-24.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-38.

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Vehicle Care 10-9
1. Underhood Electrical Center.See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-49.
2. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottle and Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-15.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10-15.
5. Engine Cover on page 10-13.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines)
on page 10-26 orCooling
System (ZL1 Engine Only) on
page 10-27 orCooling System
(Intercooler) on page 10-29 or
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine
Only) on page 10-29. 7. Radiator Fill Cap (Out of View).
See Engine Coolant on
page 10-30.
8. Power Steering Reservoir and Cap (Under Engine Cover) (if
equipped). See Power Steering
Fluid (L99, LS3, ZL1 and Z/28)
on page 10-37 orPower
Steering Fluid (LFX) on
page 10-37.
9. Brake Fluid and Hydraulic Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped with
Manual Transmission). See
Brakes on page 10-38 or
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-21.
10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeBattery on page 10-41. 11.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
(Except ZL1 and Z/28) on
page 10-22 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (ZL1 Only) on
page 10-23 orEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter (Z/28 Only) on
page 10-24.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-38.

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Vehicle Care 10-11
1. Engine Coolant Recovery Bottleand Cap. See Engine Coolant
on page 10-30.
2. Underhood Electrical Center. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-49.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-15.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10-15.
5. Engine Cover on page 10-13.
6. Radiator Fill Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10-30.
7. Intercooler Fill Cap (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines)
on page 10-26 orCooling
System (ZL1 Engine Only) on
page 10-27 orCooling System
(Intercooler) on page 10-29 or
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine
Only) on page 10-29. 8. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
(Except ZL1 and Z/28 Engines)
on page 10-26 orCooling
System (ZL1 Engine Only) on
page 10-27 orCooling System
(Intercooler) on page 10-29 or
Cooling System (Z/28 Engine
Only) on page 10-29.
9. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Except
ZL1 and Z/28) on page 10-22 or
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (ZL1
Only) on page 10-23 orEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter (Z/28 Only) on
page 10-24.
10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeBattery on page 10-41. 11. Brake Fluid and Hydraulic
Clutch Reservoir (If Equipped
with Manual Transmission).
SeeBrakes on page 10-38 or
Hydraulic Clutch on
page 10-21.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-38.

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Vehicle Care 10-21
Automatic Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a
transmission fluid level dipstick.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. To purchase a
service manual, seeService
Publications Ordering Information
on page 13-11. Change the fluid and filter at the
intervals listed in
Maintenance
Schedule on page 11-3, and be sure
to use the fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-12.
Manual Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
manual transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12
for the proper fluid to use.
Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manual
transmission, it is not necessary to
regularly check brake/clutch fluid
unless there is a leak suspected.
Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system could
indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
When to Check and What
to Use
The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid
reservoir cap has this symbol on it.
The common hydraulic clutch and
brake master cylinder fluid reservoir
is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10-6
for reservoir location.
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid
reservoir to make sure the fluid level
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
side of the reservoir. The brake/
hydraulic clutch fluid system should
be closed and sealed.

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10-42 Vehicle Care
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check the rear axle fluid, unless a
leak is suspected or an unusual
noise is heard. A fluid loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired by your
dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. 2. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine
in each gear. The vehicle should
start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact
your dealer for service.
For manual transmission
vehicles, put the shift lever in
Neutral, push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start
the engine. The vehicle should
start only when the clutch pedal
is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the vehicle starts
when the clutch pedal is not
pushed all the way down,
contact your dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.