oil temperature CHEVROLET CAMARO 2022 Owners Manual

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2 Introduction
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
g: First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
_:High Voltage

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If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be extended
by another 15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An extension can
be requested, 30 seconds after starting. This
provides a total of 30 minutes.
The remote start can only be extended once.
When the remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added on to the
first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The ignition must be turned on and then off
before the remote start procedure can be
used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press and hold/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote start will not operate if:
.The RKE transmitter is in the vehicle.
.The vehicle is not off.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts, or a single
remote start with an extension, have
already been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
.Use Keyless Access. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
.Use the key in the driver door. The key
cylinder is covered with a cap.

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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Boost Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only) . . . . 88
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 89
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 91
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 95
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . 99
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Uplevel English Standard Theme Shown, Metric Similar
1.Tachometer 087
2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge (Uplevel
Cluster Only) 088
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
089
4. Fuel Gauge 087
5. Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only)
090
6. Speedometer 086
7. Driver Information Center (DIC) 099See the Camaro High Performance
supplement for more information.
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
To change the theme for the uplevel cluster:
1. Find the Options page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
2. Press SEL to enter the Options menu. 3. Scroll down to highlight Display Theme,
then press
pto enter the Display
Theme menu.
4. Press SEL to select the desired cluster configuration.
5. Exit the Display Theme menu by pressing
o.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area in the
center of the instrument cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control to open
and scroll through the different items and
displays.

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Pressoto access the cluster applications.
Use
worxto scroll through the list of
applications. Press SEL to select the
application from the list.
.Info. This is where you can view the
Driver Information Center (DIC) displays.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) 099.
.Performance (Uplevel Cluster)
.Audio (If Equipped)
.Phone (If Equipped)
.Navigation (If Equipped)
.Options
Performance (Uplevel Cluster)
Press SEL to enter the Performance menu.
Use
worxto scroll through the available
items.
Friction Bubble : A four quadrant visual
display, indicative of the four corners of the
car, with a “bubble”showing where the
most inertia is being exerted on the vehicle.
Performance Timer : Press
pwhen
Performance Timer is displayed to enter the
menu. Use
worxto select an interval.
Press SEL to save it. On the next acceleration, the performance time will
record the time. To reset the timer,
highlight Reset and press SEL.
G-Force :
Gives the driver an indication of
the vehicle performance in cornering. The
G-force is displayed in the center of the DIC
as a numerical value.
Lap Timer : Use to start, stop, or reset the
lap timer. A stopwatch icon will be
displayed when the lap timer is active. Press
SEL while the Lap Timer page is active to
start the timer. If the lap timer is active,
pressing SEL on any page will stop the
current lap timer and start a new lap. Also,
pressing and holding SEL on any page will
stop the lap timer.
Oil Temperature : Shows the current oil
temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil pressure
in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi).
Battery Voltage : Displays the current
battery voltage, if equipped. Battery voltage
changes are normal while driving. Transmission Fluid Temperature :
Shows the
temperature of the transmission fluid in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Temperature : If equipped, displays tire
temperature status. Unknown may display if
information is unavailable.
Tire temperature states:
.Cold —Drive with caution as tire
performance may be degraded.
.Cool —Drive with caution as tire
performance may be degraded.
.Normal —Tires are at normal driving
temperature.
.Warm —Tires are ready for aggressive
driving.
.Overheated —Tire temperature may be
higher than optimal.
Audio
If equipped, while the audio app is open,
use
worxto change the radio station or
seek to the next or previous track,
depending on the current audio source.
Press
pto enter the Audio menu. In the
Audio menu browse for music, select from
the favorites, or change the audio source.

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The engine oil pressure gauge shows the
engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) when
the engine is running.
Oil pressure can vary with engine speed,
outside temperature and oil viscosity.
On some models, the oil pump will vary
engine oil pressure according to engine
needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as
the engine speed or load varies. This is
normal.
If the oil pressure warning light or Driver
Information Center (DIC) message indicates
oil pressure outside the normal operating
range, check the vehicle's oil as soon as
possible. SeeEngine Oil0247.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil
level as soon as possible. Add oil if
required, but if the oil level is within the
operating range and the oil pressure is
still low, have the vehicle serviced.
Always follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Metric Base Level Cluster
English Base Level Cluster
Metric Uplevel Cluster
English Uplevel Cluster
This gauge shows the engine coolant
temperature.

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average of the vehicle's fuel economy over
recent driving history and the amount of
fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy displays the
current fuel economy in either liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy that the vehicle
has right now and changes frequently as
driving conditions change.
This display may also show the number of
cylinders the vehicle is running on. See
Active Fuel Management0208.
Fuel Economy Last XXX : Displays the
average fuel economy over a set number of
kilometers or miles.
Average Speed : Displays the average speed
of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h)
or miles per hour (mph). This average is
calculated based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last reset of this
value. The average speed can be reset by
pressing and holding SEL while this display
is active.
Timer : This display can be used as a timer.
To start/stop the timer, press
pwhile this
display is active and then SEL to start/stop
the timer. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To reset the timer to zero, press
and hold SEL or use
pto access the menu
while this display is active.
Oil Life : Displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% is displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
0 247. In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended. See
Maintenance Schedule 0310.
The Oil Life display must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not
reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been
changed. It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the engine oil
life system, press and hold SEL for several
seconds while the Oil Life display is active.
See Engine Oil Life System 0249.
Air Filter Life : If equipped, shows an
estimate of the engine air filter’s remaining
useful life and the state of the system. Engine Air Filter Life 95% means 95% of the
current air filter life remains. Messages will
display based on the engine air filter life
and the state of the system. When the
REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE message
displays, the engine air filter should be
replaced at the time of the next oil change.
When the REPLACE NOW message displays,
the engine air filter should be replaced as
soon as possible.
The Air Filter Life display must be reset after
the engine air filter replacement. To reset,
see
Engine Air Filter Life System (2.0L LTG
and 3.6L LGX Engines Only) 0251.
Engine Hours : If equipped, shows the total
number of hours the engine has run.
Coolant Temperature : Displays the coolant
temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Pressure : Displays the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 280 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0281.

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Battery Voltage :Displays the current
battery voltage. The battery voltage can
fluctuate while viewing this information on
the DIC. This is normal.
Speed Limit (Uplevel Cluster) : Displays sign
information, which comes from a roadway
database in the onboard navigation.
Oil Temperature (Base Cluster) : Shows the
current oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This
display is available in the Performance app
on the uplevel cluster.
Oil Pressure (Base Cluster) : Shows the
current oil pressure in either kilopascal (kPa)
or in pounds per square inch (psi). This
display is available in the Performance app
on the uplevel cluster.
Performance Timer (Base Cluster) : Press
p
when Performance Timer is displayed to
enter the menu. Press
pwhile Set Start
Speed is highlighted then use
worxto
enter the start speed. Press SEL to save it.
Press
pwhile Set End Speed is highlighted
then use
worxto enter the end speed. Press SEL to save it. After the start and end
speeds have been entered, press
oto set
the Sport display to the set speeds and the
performance timer is ready to use. On the
next acceleration, the performance time will
record the time. To reset the timer,
highlight Reset on the performance timer
menu and press SEL. This display is available
in the Performance app on the uplevel
cluster.
Lap Timer (Base Cluster) : Use to start, stop,
or reset the lap timer. A stopwatch icon will
be displayed when the lap timer is active.
Press SEL while the Lap Timer page is active
to start the timer. If the lamp timer is
active, pressing SEL on any page will stop
the current lap timer and start a new lap.
Also, pressing and holding SEL on any page
will stop the lap timer. This display is
available in the Performance app on the
uplevel cluster.
G-Force (Base Cluster) : Gives the driver an
indication of the vehicle performance in
cornering. The G-force is displayed in the
center of the DIC as a numerical value. This
display is available in the Performance app
on the uplevel cluster. Transmission Fluid Temperature (Base
Cluster) :
Shows the temperature of the
transmission fluid in either degrees Celsius (°
C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). This display is
available in the Performance app on the
uplevel cluster.
Blank : Shows no information.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or too
high in your field of view, it may take
you more time to see things you need to
see when it is dark outside. Be sure to
keep the HUD image dim and placed low
in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some information
concerning the operation of the vehicle is
projected onto the windshield.
The HUD information appears as an image
focused out toward the front of the vehicle.

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3.6L (LGX) V6 Engine
Change the engine oil to 0W-40 or 5W-40
that meets the dexos2 specification. If this
oil is not available, the following oil can be
used as an alternative: Valvoline SYNPOWER
MST 5W-40.
For LS/LT 1LE, add 0.9 L (1.0 qt) of oil over
the nominal fill level for a track event. After
the competitive driving, remove the excess
oil so that the level on the dipstick is not
above the upper mark that shows the
proper operating range.
During track usage, do not follow the Engine
Oil Life System status. Change the engine oil
after four hours of accumulative track usage.
Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 93 at a track event.
Unleaded gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 91 may be used, but performance
will be degraded.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission fluid set to the track
specific oil level prior to track usage.
Transmission fluid should be changed afterevery 15 hours of track usage. Any
transmission level set or change should be
performed at your dealer.
Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of track usage.
Rear Axle Fluid
Axles must have 2 400 km (1,500 mi) before
being used in track driving.
The rear axle fluid temperatures may be
higher than when driving in severe
conditions. Drain and refill with new fluid
after the first racing or competitive driving
event, and then after every 24 hours of
racing or competitive driving. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0318.
Caution
During a first time track or racing event,
high rear axle temperatures can occur.
Damage could be caused to the rear axle
and would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not drive as long or as fast
the first time the vehicle is driven on the
track or raced.
Brake Fluid
For track events or competitive driving, it is
recommended that the brake fluid be
replaced with a high performance brake fluid
that has a dry boiling point greater than
279 °C (534 °F). After conversion to the high
performance brake fluid, follow the brake
fluid service recommendations outlined by
the fluid manufacturer. Do not use silicone
or DOT-5 brake fluids.
Brake Burnishing
To prepare the Camaro brake systems for
track events and racing, complete the
appropriate high performance brake
burnishing procedure described below.
New brake pads must be burnished before
racing or competitive driving.
Caution
These procedures are specific to the
Camaro SS, or LT with Y4Q Heavy Duty
Cooling System that is equipped with J55
brakes. This procedure should not be run
on other Camaro models as damage may
result.

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Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above
or below the acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful to the
engine. If the oil level is above the
operating range (i.e., the engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range), the engine could be
damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit
driving of the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0242 for
the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range. Push the
dipstick all the way back in when through.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil (2.0L (LTG)
L4 and 3.6L (LGX) V6 Engines)
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0318. Specification
Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the
dexos1 specification. Engine oils that have
been approved by GM as meeting the
dexos1 specification are marked with the
dexos1 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended engine
oil or equivalent can result in engine
damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of
extreme cold, where the temperature falls
below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may
be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will
provide easier cold starting for the engine at
extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate
viscosity grade, it is recommended to select
an oil of the correct specification. See
“Specification”
earlier in this section.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil (6.2L (LT1)
V8 Engine)
Selecting the right engine oil depends on
both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0318.
Specification
Use engine oils that meet the dexos2
specification. Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the dexos2
specification are marked with the dexos2
approved logo. See www.gmdexos.com.