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Driving and Operating 185
.Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal
and steer the way you want the vehicle
to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions. Stopping
distance can be longer and vehicle control
can be affected when traction is reduced
by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues—such as enough water,
ice, or packed snow on the road to make
a mirrored surface —and slow down
when you have any doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only
the braking skid.
Track Events and Competitive
Driving
{Danger
High-performance features are intended
for use only on closed tracks by
experienced and qualified drivers and
should not be used on public roads.
High-speed driving, aggressive cornering,
hard braking, and other high-performance
driving can be dangerous. Improper driver
inputs for the conditions may result in
loss of control of the vehicle, which could
injure or kill you or others. Always drive
safely.
If the vehicle is a Camaro High Performance
model, see the additional items in the
Camaro High Performance supplement.
Track events or competitive driving may
affect the vehicle warranty. See the
warranty manual before using the vehicle
for racing or other competitive driving.
The Engine Sound Management setting (if
equipped) should not be set to Stealth Mode
during track events and competitive driving.
See Driver Mode Control 0216.
{Warning
Prior to each track event and again
before returning to public roads, tighten
the wheel nuts with a torque wrench to
the proper torque specification. Wheel
nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to
become loose or come off, resulting in a
crash. See Capacities and Specifications
0 318 for wheel nut torque specifications.
Engine Oil
Caution
If you use the vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving, the engine may use
more oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the engine. For
information on how to add oil, see
Engine Oil0242.
Be sure to check the oil level often during
racing or other competitive driving and
keep the level at or near the upper mark
that shows the proper operating range on
the engine oil dipstick.

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Driving and Operating 189
Install the calipers with two screws (1)
per corner. Torque the caliper bolts to
200Y (148 lb ft).
13. Reinstall the front wheels using the wheel nut torque. See Capacities and
Specifications 0318.
Caution
After a track event, remove the tall
deflector and the small splash shield and
reinstall the original deflector and splash
shield. Failure to reinstall the original
parts may lead to corrosion, loss of
output, noise, premature brake pad and
rotor wear, reduced high-speed wet
braking, and damage to the tall deflector. 14. After a track event, repeat the steps to
reinstall the original lower control arm
deflectors and splash shields.
15. Reinstall the tire deflectors.
Custom Launch Control (If Equipped)
Custom Launch Control allows the following
parameters for Launch Control to be
modified:
.Launch RPM
.Slip Target (5%–15%)
.Surface Type
To adjust the Launch RPM, all of these
conditions must be met:
.The vehicle must be in Track Mode. See
“Track Mode” underDriver Mode Control
0 216.
.Performance Traction Management (PTM)
Mode must be enabled. For convertibles,
and SS equipped with 10-speed automatic,
Competitive Driving Mode must be
enabled. See Driver Mode Control 0216.
.The steering wheel must be straight.
.The driver door must be closed.
.The transmission must be in a gear other
than R (Reverse). It will work in P (Park)
or N (Neutral).
.The parking brake must not be engaged. For more information on Competitive Driving
Mode, see
Competitive Driving Mode (SS,
ZL1 and 1LE Models Only) 0219.
1. Using the buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, press
oto open the
top level DIC menu. Use
xto scroll
down to Options and press SEL.
2. Useworxto navigate to the Launch
Control menu.

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242 Vehicle Care
If the vehicle has a 6.2L V8 LT4 engine, see
the Camaro High Performance supplement.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, careful attention must be paid to
engine oil. Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect your
investment:
.Use engine oil approved to the proper
specification and of the proper viscosity
grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine
Oil” in this section.
.Check the engine oil level regularly and
maintain the proper oil level. See
“Checking Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the appropriate
time. SeeEngine Oil Life System 0244.
.Always dispose of engine oil properly. See
“What to Do with Used Oil” in this
section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly, every
650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long
trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0238 for
the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be
hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center (DIC)
message displays, check the oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To get an accurate reading, park the
vehicle on level ground. Check the engine
oil level after the engine has been off for
at least two hours. Checking the engine
oil level on steep grades or too soon after
engine shutoff can result in incorrect
readings. Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to starting.
Remove the dipstick and check the level.
.If unable to wait two hours, the engine
must be off for at least 15 minutes if the
engine is warm, or at least 30 minutes if
the engine is not warm. Pull out the
dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip down,
and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
LTG 2.0L L4 Engine
LGX 3.6L V6 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at
the tip of the dipstick and the engine has
been off for at least 15 minutes, add 1 L (1
qt) of the recommended oil and then
recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for an
explanation of what kind of oil to use. For
engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities
and Specifications 0318.

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Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
linings could result in costly brake
repairs.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up following several
applies. This does not mean something is
wrong with the brakes.
If equipped with high performance brake
linings, there could be an increased build-up
of brake dust as well as minor noises as
compared to standard brake linings.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear
and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0318.
Brake pads should be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance can
change in many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
High Performance Brake Lining Cold
Weather Performance
If equipped with high performance brake
components, binding or clunking may be
noticeable when first moving the vehicle
after parking in cold weather when the
brakes have been wet, such as when driving
in the rain or after a car wash. This is
normal for brakes with high friction linings
and does not affect the operation of the
brakes. Apply the brakes several times until
the binding or clunking stops. If the vehicle
is washed before long term storage, drive it
and apply the brakes several times to
thoroughly dry the brakes before storing.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is
filled with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0238 for the
location of the reservoir.
Checking Brake Fluid
Place the vehicle in P (Park) or Neutral with
the parking brake applied if equipped with a
manual transmission. On a level surface, the
brake fluid level should be between the
minimum and maximum marks on the brake
fluid reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake
fluid level in the reservoir may go down:
.Normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are installed, the fluid level goes
back up.

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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.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. SeeTire
Pressure 0273 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0196.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 276. Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 318.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the wheel
hub with wheel bearing grease after a
wheel change or tire rotation to prevent
corrosion or rust build-up.
{Warning
Do not apply grease to the wheel
mounting surface, wheel conical
seats, or the wheel nuts or bolts.
Grease applied to these areas could
cause a wheel to become loose or
come off, resulting in a crash.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell
when it is time for new tires. Treadwear
indicators appear when the tires have only

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . 317
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0318 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside of the trunk.

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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
I6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) with Auxiliary Cooler 13.2 L
13.9 qt
Engine Oil with Filter I2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) with Integrated Engine Oil Cooler 4.7 L
5.0 qt
I2.0L L4 Engine (LTG) with External Engine Oil Cooler 5.2 L
5.5 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) without Auxiliary Cooler 5.2 L
5.5 qt
I3.6L V6 Engine (LGX) with Auxiliary Cooler 5.7 L
6.0 qt
I6.2L V8 Engine (LT1) 9.5 L
10.0 qt
Fuel Tank 72.0 L19.0 gal

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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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Index 343
Automatic (cont'd)Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . 256
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . .124
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
B
Battery Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . 113
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255, 291
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 151
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brake
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Brakes (cont'd)
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 235
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235, 255, 291, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 91
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 71
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Climate Control Systems Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74