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310 Service and Maintenance
(9)Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0249.
(10) Replace air conditioning
desiccant every seven years.
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Check
engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
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Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
If the vehicle is not equipped with the engine air
filter life system, replace engine air cleaner
filter. (3)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change manual transmission fluid.@@@
Except 2.0L LTG and 6.2L LT1 Engines: Replace
spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wiresInspect
spark plug wires and/or boots..@
Only 2.0L LTG and 6.2L LT1 Engines: Replace
spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5)@

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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Replace rear axle fluid. (6)@ @@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8)
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Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. (9)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
passenger compartment air filter
replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced airflow, window fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace
the filter.
(2)
Visually check all fuel and vapor
lines and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0235. (4)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System
0 237.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(6) Do not directly power wash the
rear axle output seals. High
pressure water can overcome the
seals and contaminate the axle
fluid. Contaminated fluid will

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Service and Maintenance 315
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
If the vehicle is a Camaro High Performance model, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Camaro High
Performance supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be
obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (10 Speed) DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. SeeCooling System 0237.
Engine Oil (2.0L L4 and 3.6L V6 Engines) Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See
Engine Oil
0 229.
Engine Oil (6.2L V8 Engine) Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. See Engine Oil0229.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).

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320 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
For Camaro High Performance models, see the Camaro High Performance supplement.Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the
hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) 7.8 L 8.2 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 9.6 L 10.1 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Engine Oil Cooler, without
Auxiliary Cooler 10.1 L 10.7 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 13.7 L 14.5 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) without Auxiliary Cooler 11.6 L 12.3 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) with Auxiliary Cooler 13.2 L 13.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) with Integrated Engine Oil Cooler 4.7 L 5.0 qt
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) with External Engine Oil Cooler 5.2 L 5.5 qt

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Technical Data 321
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) without Auxiliary Cooler 5.2 L 5.5 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 5.7 L 6.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 9.5 L 10.0 qt
Fuel Tank 72.0 L 19.0 gal
Rear Axle Fluid
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L 0.53 qt
2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Manual Transmission 1.1 L 1.2 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L 0.53 qt
3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Manual Transmission 1.1 L 1.2 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 1.1 L 1.2 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.

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Index 351
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 331
CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . 200
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 282
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 347
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . 106
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143, 146
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Customer Information Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 331
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 337
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Data Recorder Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 336
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 348
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 323
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 205
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Driving Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . 153
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 167
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 169
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Track Events andCompetitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 192
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 112
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 253
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 224
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 105
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Engine (cont'd)
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 183
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 234
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 336
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 130
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 132
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 233
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Economy, Driving for Better . . . 153
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .115
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 181
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . 213, 214
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 253
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249