clutch CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 User Guide

Brake Adjustment
Every time the brakes are applied,
with or without the vehicle moving,
the brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is
complex. Its many parts have to be
of top quality and work well together
if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. The vehicle was designed
and tested with top-quality brake
parts. When parts of the braking
system are replaced, be sure to get
new, approved replacement parts.
If this is not done, the brakes might
not work properly. For example,
installing disc brake pads that are
wrong for the vehicle, can change
the balance between the front
and rear brakes —for the worse.
The braking performance expected
can change in many other ways if
the wrong replacement brake parts
are installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder
reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake
fluid as indicated on the reservoir
cap. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 9-6for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why
the fluid level in the reservoir might
go down:
•The fluid level goes down
because of normal brake lining
wear. When new linings are
installed, the fluid level goes
back up.
•A fluid leak in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system can also cause
a low fluid level. Have the
brake/clutch hydraulic system
fixed, since a leak means that
sooner or later the brakes and/or
clutch will not work well.Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are installed.
Add or remove brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake/clutch hydraulic system.
{WARNING
If too much brake fluid is added,
it can spill on the engine and
burn, if the engine is hot enough.
You or others could be burned,
and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid
only when work is done on the
brake/clutch hydraulic system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning light
comes on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 4-22.
9-28 Vehicle Care

What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 10-7.
Always clean the brake/clutch
fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it.
This helps keep dirt from entering
the reservoir.
{WARNING
With the wrong kind of fluid in the
brake/clutch hydraulic system,
the brakes might not work well.
This could cause a crash. Always
use the proper brake/clutch fluid.Notice:
Using the wrong uid can
badly damage brake/clutch
hydraulic system parts.
For example, just a few drops
of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in the brake
hydraulic system can damage
brake hydraulic system parts so
badly that they will have to be
replaced. Do not let someone
put in the wrong kind of uid.
If brake uid is spilled on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, the
paint nish can be damaged.
Be careful not to spill brake
uid on the vehicle. If you do,
wash it off immediately.
Battery
This vehicle has a maintenance
free battery. When it is time for a
new battery, see your dealer/retailer
for one that has the replacement
number shown on the original
battery’s label. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 9-6for battery location.
{WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Care 9-29

What to Use
For 218 mm rear drive module
(RDM) V6 manual, V8 automatic
and V8 manual:
To add lubricant when the level
is low, use 75W-90 LS gear oil
(GM Part No. US 89021677
and 1052358, in Canada
Part No. 89021678 and 992694)
meeting GM Specification 9986226.
To completely refill after draining,
seeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 10-7. Then fill
to the bottom of the filler plug hole
with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant.
For 195 mm RDM V6 automatic:
To add lubricant when the level
is low, use 75W-90 gear Oil
(GM Part No. US 89021677,
in Canada Part No. 89021678)
meeting GM Specification 9986115.
To completely refill after draining,
seeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 10-7. Then fill
to the bottom of the filler plug hole
with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant.
Starter Switch Check
{WARNING
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves,
you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check,
be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
SeeParking Brake on page 8-32.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it starts.3. For automatic transmission
vehicles, try to start the engine
in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
in any other position, contact your
dealer/retailer for service.
For manual transmission
vehicles, put the shift lever in
Neutral, push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start the
engine. The vehicle should start
only when the clutch pedal is
pushed down all the way to the
floor. If the vehicle starts when
the clutch pedal is not pushed
all the way down, contact your
dealer/retailer for service.
Vehicle Care 9-31

J-CaseFuses Usage
6 Wiper
12 Starter
22 Brake
Vacuum PumpJ-Case
Fuses Usage
25 Power
Windows Rear
26 Power Windows
Front
27 Rear Defog
J-Case Fuses Usage
41 Cooling Fan High
42 Front Heater,
Ventilation and
Air Conditioning
43 Antilock Brake
System Pump
44 Cooling Fan Low
Mini Fuses Usage
1 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
2 Transmission
Control Module
5 Engine Control
Module Main
7 Pre-Catalytic
Converter
Oxygen Sensor
8 Post-Catalytic
Converter
Oxygen Sensor
9 Fuel
Injectors – Even
10 Fuel Injectors – Odd
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 9-43

Mini Fuses Usage
11 Cooling Fan Relay
14Manifold Air
Flow/Chassis
Control
15 Ignition
16 Run/Crank IP
17Sensing Diagnostic
Module/Ignition
18 Run/Crank Body
19Transmission
Control Module/
Ignition
20Engine Control
Module/Ignition
31Outside Rear
View Mirror
32Canister Vent
Solenoid
33Body Control
Module #6Mini Fuses Usage
34 Sunroof
35 Front Heated Seats
38 Washer Pump Front
40Antilock Brake
System Valves
46HID Headlamp –
Left Front
47HID Headlamp –
Right Front
50 Fog Lamps
51 Horn
52 Spare
55High Beam
Headlamp – Right
Front
56High Beam
Headlamp – Left
Front
61 Heated MirrorMini
RelaysUsage
K26 Powertrain
K50 Run / Crank
K55 Rear Defog
K612 Cooling Fan High
K614 Cooling Fan Control
Micro
RelaysUsage
K61 Starter
K69 Wiper Control
K613 Cooling Fan Low
K617Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
K619 Wiper Speed
K627High Intensity
Discharge
Headlamps
K632Brake
Vacuum Pump
9-44 Vehicle Care

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil (V6 Engine) Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. To determine the proper viscosity for the vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 9-10
.
Engine Oil (V8 Engines) The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be identified with the American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. However,
not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM
standard. Look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
For the proper viscosity, see
Engine Oil on page 9-10.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See
Engine Coolant on page 9-19 .
Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807).
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Windshield Washer Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission (V6 Engine) SAE 75W-90 GL5 Gear Oil (GM Part No. U.S. 88862475,
in Canada 88862476).
Service and Maintenance 10-7

Bluetooth............6-22, 6-23, 6-26
Brakes...............................9-27
Antilock...........................8-31
Assist.............................8-33
Fluid...............................9-28
Parking...........................8-32
System Messages.............4-31
Braking................................ 8-4
Break-In, New Vehicle..........8-16
Bulb Replacement................9-41
Fog Lamps ......................9-40
Halogen Bulbs..................9-37
Headlamp Aiming..............9-34
Headlamps......................9-37
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps .................9-37, 9-38
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............9-37
License Plate Lamps.........9-40
Taillamps, Turn Signal and
Stoplamps....................9-40
Buying New Tires.................9-63C
Calibration............................ 4-8
California
Fuel Requirements............8-45
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements................. 9-3
Warning............................ 9-2
Canadian Vehicle Owners......... iii
Capacities and
Specifications...................11-2
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust................8-25
Trunk................................ 1-8
Winter Driving..................8-10
Cautions, Danger, and
Warnings............................. iv
CD Player...........................6-14
Center Console Storage......... 3-1
Chains, Tire........................9-68
Charging System Light..........4-19
Check
Engine Lamp...................4-19
Ignition
Transmission Lock.........9-32Check (cont.)
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children.......................2-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................2-43
Older Children..................2-35
Securing..................2-48, 2-50
Systems..........................2-39
Where to Put the
Restraint......................2-41
Circuit Breakers...................9-42
Cleaning
Exterior Care...................9-88
Interior Care....................9-92
Climate Control Systems......... 7-1
Clock................................... 4-8
Cluster, IP...........................4-10
Clutch, Hydraulic..................9-15
Collision Damage Repair.......12-9
Compact Spare Tire.............9-83
Compass.............................. 4-8
Compass Messages.............
4-31
Competitive Driving................ 8-7
Competitive Driving Mode......8-37
i-2 INDEX

Gages (cont.)
Fuel................................4-11
Odometer........................4-11
Speedometer...................4-11
Tachometer......................4-11
Transmission
Temperature.................4-14
Trip Odometer..................4-11
Voltmeter.........................4-15
Warning Lights and
Indicators....................... 4-9
Garage Door Opener............4-45
Programming...................4-45
Gasoline
Specifications...................8-44
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1
Towing ............................8-48
Vehicle Care...................... 9-2
Glove Box............................ 3-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program..........................12-5H
Halogen Bulbs.....................9-37
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 5-4
Head Restraints..................... 2-2
Headlamps
Aiming ............................9-34
Automatic.......................... 5-3
Bulb Replacement.............9-37
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) ..........5-3, 9-39
Flash-to-Pass..................... 5-3
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting...............9-37
High/Low Beam Changer..... 5-2
Heated Front Seats................ 2-6
Heated Mirrors.....................1-12
Highway Hypnosis................. 8-9
Hill and Mountain Roads......... 8-9
Hood ................................... 9-5
Horn .................................... 4-7
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................2-10
Hydraulic Clutch...................9-15
I
Ignition Positions..................8-17
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check.............................9-32
Illumination Control................ 5-5
Immobilizer..........................1-11
Immobilizer Light..................4-26
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................2-37
Instrument Cluster................4-10
Instrument Panel................... 5-5
Introduction............................. iii
J
Jump Starting......................9-84
K
Key and Lock Messages.......4-33
Keyless Entry System............ 1-3
Keys.................................... 1-2
INDEX i-5