wheel alignment CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 5.G Owners Manual

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9-10 Driving and Operating
Z/28 Racing Alignment
If the vehicle has the Z/28 package,
the racing and competitive driving
wheel alignment settings can be set
as follows for increased handling
performance:
Z/28 Only:For racing or
competitive driving it is
recommended that the loading of
the vehicle be limited to the driver
only, with no other cargo and the
tires should be inflated to 221 kPa
(32 psi).
{Caution
Using these wheel alignment
settings may cause excessive tire
wear. Only use these wheel
alignment settings for racing or
competitive driving. Excessive tire
wear is not covered under the
vehicle warranty. Front Alignment Specification
.Caster: 5.9 +/- 0.50 deg.
.Camber: -1.5 +/- 0.50 deg.
.Total or Sum Toe: 0.1 +/-
0.20 deg.
Rear Alignment Specification
.Camber: -1 +/- 0.50 deg.
.Total or Sum Toe: 0.1 +/-
0.20 deg.
.Thrust Angle: 0 +/- 0.20 deg.
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.
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.

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10-2 Vehicle Care
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Competition OrientedTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-59
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-79
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . 10-96Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-97
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-100
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-100
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-101
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-106
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-110

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Vehicle Care 10-73
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires on page 10-74
and Wheel Replacement on
page 10-79.
Directional tires should not be
rotated. Each tire and wheel
should be used only in the
position it is in. Directional tires
will have an arrow on the tire
indicating the proper direction of
rotation or will have “left”or
“right” molded on the sidewall.
Use this rotation pattern if the
vehicle has different size tires
on the front and rear and they
are non-directional.
Different tire sizes should not be
rotated front to rear.Use this rotation pattern when
rotating tires of the same size
installed on all four wheel
positions.
If the vehicle has a compact
spare tire, do not include it in the
tire rotation.

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Vehicle Care 10-79
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.
{Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, rear differential, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10-80 for more information.

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Service and Maintenance 11-11
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, seeInterior Care on
page 10-106 andExterior Care on
page 10-101.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
.Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed. Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.

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INDEX i-11
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Taillamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . . 5-23
TaillampsTurn Signal andStoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4
Theater Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Tires
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96
Competition Oriented . . . . . . . 10-58
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-80
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-68
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-67
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-67
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . 10-79
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-57
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . 10-100
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-100 Track Events and
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Control OFF/StabiliTrakOFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-44
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . 9-44
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

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i-12 INDEX
U
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-48
Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-46 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-100 Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-89
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Wheels Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-34
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-43