cooling CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Owner's Manual

First Engine Oil Change After
Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles
•Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.
•Exhaust system inspection for
loose or damaged components.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•Engine air cleaner filter
replacement. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 9-16.
•Automatic transmission fluid
change (severe service) for
vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly
or mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer, or used
for taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid change (severe
service) for vehicles mainly driven
in hilly or mountainous terrain,
when frequently towing a
trailer, used for high speed or
competitive driving, or used for
taxi, police, or delivery service.
SeeRear Axle on page 9-30.
First Engine Oil Change After
Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•Automatic transmission fluid
change (normal service).
SeeAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 9-14.
•Rear axle fluid change (normal
service). SeeRear Axle on
page 9-30.
•Spark plug replacement.
An Emission Control Service.First Engine Oil Change After
Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•Engine cooling system drain,
flush, and refill, cooling system
and cap pressure check,
and cleaning of outside of
radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years,
whichever occurs first). See
Cooling System on page 9-17.
An Emission Control Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt
inspection for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage
and replacement, if needed.
An Emission Control Service.
Service and Maintenance 10-5

ServiceMaintenanceIMaintenance II
Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. ••
Engine coolant level check. ••
Windshield washer fluid level check. ••
Tire inflation pressures check. ••
Tire wear inspection. ••
If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle, rotate tires. ••
Fluids visual leak check. ••
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). ••
Brake system inspection. ••
Steering and suspension inspection. •
Engine cooling system inspection. •
Windshield wiper blades inspection. •
Body components lubrication. •
Restraint system components check. •
Automatic transmission fluid level check. •
Rear axle fluid level check. •
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions). •
Passenger compartment air filter replacement. •
10-6 Service and Maintenance

Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 3.6L V6 Engine Automatic Transmission 10.2 L10.8 qt
3.6L V6 Engine Manual Transmission 10.6 L11.2 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (L99) Automatic Transmission 10.8 L11.4 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LS3) Manual Transmission 11.2 L11.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L V6 Engine 5.7 L6.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (L99) 7.6 L8.0 qt
6.2L V8 Engine (LS3) 7.6 L8.0 qt
Fuel Tank 71.0 L18.8 gal
Rear Axle Fluid V6 Engine 6-Speed Automatic 0.9 L1.0 qt
V6 Engine 6-Speed Manual* 0.9 L1.0 qt
V8 Engine* 0.9 L1.0 qt
11-2 Technical Data

Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant...........................9-71
Control of a Vehicle............... 8-3
Convenience Net................... 3-1
Convex Mirrors....................1-12
Coolant
Engine............................9-19
Engine Temperature Gage . . . 4-14
Cooling System...................9-17
Engine Messages.............4-32
Courtesy Transportation
Program..........................12-8
Covers
Engine.............................. 9-9
Cruise Control.....................8-38
Light...............................4-26
Messages........................4-31
Customer Assistance............12-4
Offices............................12-3
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users..........................12-4
Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information.....12-12
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure........................12-1D
Damage Repair, Collision......12-9
Danger, Warnings, and
Cautions............................. iv
Data Recorders, Event........12-14
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) .............5-3, 9-39
Defensive Driving................... 8-2
Devices, Auxiliary.................6-16
Dome Lamps ........................ 5-6
Door
Ajar Messages.................4-31
Locks............................... 1-6
Power Locks...................... 1-7
Driver Information
Center (DIC)....................4-27
Driving
Better Fuel Economy.......... 8-2
Characteristics and
Towing Tips ..................8-49
Competitive...............8-7, 8-37
Defensive.......................... 8-2
Drunk............................... 8-3
Highway Hypnosis.............. 8-9
Hill and Mountain Roads..... 8-9
If the Vehicle is Stuck.......8-11Driving (cont.)
Loss of Control.................. 8-6
Off-Road Recovery............. 8-6
Vehicle Load Limits...........8-12
Winter.............................8-10
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On...........................8-55
Electrical System
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-42
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................9-42
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................9-45
Overload.........................9-41
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-46
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............9-16
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................4-19
Compartment Overview....... 9-6
Coolant...........................9-19
INDEX i-3

Engine (cont.)
Coolant
Temperature Gage.........4-14
Cooling System................9-17
Cooling System
Messages....................4-32
Cover............................... 9-9
Drive Belt Routing.............11-4
Exhaust...........................8-25
Oil Pressure Gage............4-12
Overheating.....................9-24
Power Messages..............4-33
Pressure Light..................4-25
Running While Parked.......8-26
Starting...........................8-19
Engine Oil
Life System.....................9-13
Messages........................4-32
Temperature Gage............4-13
Entry Lighting........................ 5-6
Equipment, Towing...............8-55
Event Data Recorders.........12-14
Extender, Safety Belt............2-20
Exterior Lamp Controls........... 5-1F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............9-16
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 5-4
Flash-to-Pass........................ 5-3
Flat Tire..............................9-69
Flat Tire, Changing...............9-77
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....9-14
Brakes............................9-28
Power Steering.................9-25
Washer...........................9-26
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.............9-40
Front................................ 5-5
Light...............................4-26
Front Seats
Adjustment........................ 2-3
Heated............................. 2-6
Fuel...................................8-43
Additives.........................8-45
Economy Driving................ 8-2
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container.....................8-48Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank.................8-46
Fuels in Foreign
Countries.....................8-45
Gage ..............................4-11
Gasoline Specifications......8-44
Management, Active..........8-25
Recommended.................8-44
Requirements, California....8-45
System Messages.............4-33
Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-42
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................9-42
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block...........................9-45
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block...................9-46
G
Gages
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................4-14
Engine Oil Pressure..........4-12
Engine Oil Temperature.....4-13
i-4 INDEX

L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........9-49
Lamp Messages..................4-33
Lamps
Daytime
Running (DRL).......5-3, 9-39
Dome ............................... 5-6
Exterior Controls................ 5-1
Front Fog.......................... 5-5
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps .................9-37, 9-38
License Plate...................9-40
Malfunction Indicator.........4-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt................2-16
Latch, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children...........2-43
LATCH System
Replacing Parts After a
Crash..........................2-48
Latches, Seatback................. 2-5
Lighting
Entry................................ 5-6
Theater Dimming................ 5-6
Lights
Airbag Readiness.............4-17Lights (cont.)
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............4-23
Charging System..............4-19
Cruise Control..................4-26
Engine Oil Pressure..........4-25
Flash-to-Pass..................... 5-3
Fog Lamps ......................4-26
High/Low Beam Changer..... 5-2
Immobilizer......................4-26
Safety Belt Reminders.......4-16
Taillamp Indicator..............4-26
Tire Pressure...................4-24
Traction Control OFF/
StabiliTrak OFF.............4-24
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak
®..........4-24
Traction Off......................4-23
Limited-Slip Rear Axle...........8-38
Locks
Door ................................. 1-6
Lockout Protection.............. 1-8
Power Door ....................... 1-7
Loss of Control..................... 8-6
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children (LATCH
SYSTEM)........................2-43
M
Maintenance
Records.........................10-10
Maintenance Schedule
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants....................10-7
Scheduled Maintenance.....10-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....4-19
Manual Mode......................8-29
Manual Transmission............8-30
Fluid...............................9-15
Messages
Airbag System..................4-35
Anti-Theft Alarm System....4-35
Battery Voltage and
Charging......................4-30
Brake System..................4-31
Compass.........................4-31
Door Ajar.........................4-31
Engine Cooling System.....4-32
Engine Oil.......................4-32
Engine Power..................4-33
Fuel System....................4-33
Key and Lock..................4-33
Lamp ..............................4-33
Object Detection System....4-34
i-6 INDEX