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308 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Normal
(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
0 246.
(4) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0248. (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
rear axle fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the axle and should be
replaced.
(7) If equipped with an automatic
transmission, replace brake fluid every five
years. If equipped with a manual
transmission, replace brake/clutch fluid
every three years. See Brake Fluid0254.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0257.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0258.
(10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.

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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 mi84 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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
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)@
Replace rear axle fluid. (6)@@@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (9)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (10)

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310 Service and Maintenance
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
0 246.
(4) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0248.
(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 decrease
the life of the axle and may drive the need
for repair or replacement.
(7)
If equipped with an automatic
transmission, replace brake fluid every five
years. If equipped with a manual
transmission, replace brake/clutch fluid
every three years. See Brake Fluid0254.
(8) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0257.
(9) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0258.
(10) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0294.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and
caring for it properly may help to avoid
future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer perform
these services —their trained dealer
technicians know your vehicle best. Your
dealer can also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point inspection to
recommend when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to explain the
services and conditions to look for that may
indicate services are required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to start
the engine and operate any additional
electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to start
the vehicle, maintain a battery with full
cranking power.

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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 or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, 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. See Cooling
System 0248.
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. SeeEngine Oil0242.
Engine Oil (6.2L V8 Engine) Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. SeeEngine Oil0242.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Manual Transmission See your dealer.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Rear Axle See your dealer.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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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*
I2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) 7.8 L 8.2 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) 9.6 L 10.1 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Engine Oil Cooler, without Auxiliary Cooler 10.1 L 10.7 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 13.7 L 14.5 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) without Auxiliary Cooler 11.6 L 12.3 qt

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Rear Axle Fluid
I2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L
0.53 qt
I2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) Manual Transmission 1.1 L
1.2 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Automatic Transmission 0.5 L
0.53 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) Manual Transmission 1.1 L
1.2 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 1.1 L
1.2 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 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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344 Index
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Connected ServicesConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 214
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 176
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 328
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Customer Information
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 323
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Data Recorder
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . 140
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Driver
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Driving Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Track Events and Competitive . . . . . . . . . . 185
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 261
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

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Electrical System (cont'd)Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 265
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 91
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . 113
F
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . 226
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 232
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Fuel (cont'd)
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 230
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 261
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 265
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
GaugesBoost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 81
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 139
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74