window CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 2010 Service Manual

Tire Terminology and
Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount
of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:This means
the combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are,
automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire’s height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between the
plies and the tread. Cords may
be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic
tire in which the plies are laid
at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. SeeTire Pressure
on page 9-54.
Curb Weight
:The weight of
a motor vehicle with standard
and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.DOT Markings
:A code
molded into the sidewall of
a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) motor vehicle safety
standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. SeeVehicle Load
Limits on page 8-12.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
SeeVehicle Load Limits on
page 8-12.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
SeeVehicle Load Limits on
page 8-12.
9-52 Vehicle Care

Always do a safety check first.
SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat on
page 9-69. Do not remove any
objects that have penetrated
the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. SeeStoring the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
on page 9-77.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F)
and the power plug (G).
3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F)
onto the tire valve stem. Turn
it clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (G) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
SeePower Outlets on page 4-9.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.8. Turn the selector switch (B)
clockwise to the Sealant + Air
position.
9. Press the on/off (A) button
to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gage (D) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes the
sealant into the tire. Once the
sealant is completely dispersed
into the tire, the pressure will
quickly drop and start to rise
again as the tire inflates with
air only.
Vehicle Care 9-73

3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve
stem is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (E) onto
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (G) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
SeePower Outlets on page 4-9.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.
8. Turn the selector switch (B)
counterclockwise to the Air
Only position.
9. Press the on/off (A) button to
turn the compressor on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the pressure gage (D).
The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeTire Pressure on
page 9-54.
The pressure gage (D) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate reading.
The compressor may be turned
on/off until the correct pressure
is reached.11. Press the on/off button (A)
to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (G) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the air only hose (E)
from the tire valve stem, by
turning it counterclockwise, and
replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Replace the air only hose (E)
and the power plug (G) and
cord back in its original location.
15. Place the equipment in
the original storage location
in the vehicle.
9-76 Vehicle Care

At least every spring, flush these
materials from the underbody
with plain water. Clean any areas
where mud and debris can collect.
Dirt packed in close areas of
the frame should be loosened before
being flushed. Your dealer/retailer
or an underbody car washing
system can do this.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric
conditions can create a chemical
fallout. Airborne pollutants can
fall upon and attack painted surfaces
on the vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface.
Interior Care
The vehicle’s interior will continue
to look its best if it is cleaned often.
Dust and dirt can accumulate on the
upholstery and cause damage to the
carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic
surfaces. Stains should be removed
quickly as extreme heat could cause
them to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require
more frequent cleaning. Newspapers
and garments that can transfer color
to home furnishings can also transfer
color to the vehicle’s interior.
Remove dust from small buttons
and knobs with a small brush
with soft bristles.
Your dealer/retailer has products
for cleaning the vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning the vehicle’s interior,
only use cleaners specifically
designed for the surfaces that are
being cleaned. Permanent damagecan result from using cleaners on
surfaces for which they were not
intended. Apply the cleaner directly
to the cleaning cloth to prevent
over-spray. Remove any accidental
over-spray from other surfaces
immediately.
Notice:Using abrasive cleaners
when cleaning glass surfaces on
the vehicle, could scratch the
glass and/or cause damage to
the rear window defogger. When
cleaning the glass on the vehicle,
use only a soft cloth and glass
cleaner.
Cleaners can contain solvents that
can become concentrated in the
vehicle’s interior. Before using
cleaners, read and adhere to all
safety instructions on the label.
While cleaning the vehicle’s interior,
maintain adequate ventilation by
opening the vehicle’s doors and
windows.
9-92 Vehicle Care

Messages (cont.)
Ride Control System.........4-34
Safety Belt.......................4-35
Service Vehicle.................4-35
Tire ................................4-36
Transmission....................4-36
Vehicle............................4-37
Vehicle Reminder..............4-37
Vehicle Speed..................4-37
Window...........................4-37
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming...........1-12
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................1-13
Convex...........................1-12
Heated............................1-12
Manual Rearview..............1-13
Outlets.............................. 4-9
Power .............................1-12
Monitor System,
Tire Pressure...................9-56N
Net, Convenience.................. 3-1
New Vehicle Break-In...........8-16
O
Object Detection System
Messages........................4-34
Odometer...........................4-11
Trip ................................4-11
Off-Road
Recovery.......................... 8-6
Oil
Engine............................9-10
Engine Oil Life System......9-13
Engine Oil
Pressure Gage..............4-12
Messages........................4-32
Pressure Light..................4-25
Older Children, Restraints......2-35
Online Owner Center............12-4OnStar
®System..................4-42
Operation, Infotainment
System............................. 6-4
Outlets
Power ............................... 4-9
Overheating, Engine.............9-24
Overview, Infotainment
System............................. 6-2
P
Park
Shifting Into.....................8-21
Shifting Out of..................8-22
Parking...............................8-24
Assist, Ultrasonic..............8-41
Brake..............................8-32
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check.........9-32
Over Things That Burn......8-24
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................4-18
INDEX i-7

Passenger Sensing System . . . 2-28
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 9-3
Phone
Bluetooth.........6-22, 6-23, 6-26
Power
Door Locks........................ 1-7
Mirrors............................1-12
Protection, Battery.............. 5-7
Retained
Accessory (RAP)...........8-19
Seat Adjustment................. 2-4
Steering Fluid...................9-25
Windows.........................1-14
Pregnancy, Using
Safety Belts.....................2-19
Privacy
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).....12-15
Program
Courtesy Transportation.....12-8
Proposition 65 Warning,
California.......................... 9-2R
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).........12-15
Statement......................12-15
Radios
AM-FM Radio.................... 6-8
Reception........................6-13
Satellite...........................6-10
Rear Axle...........................9-30
Limited-Slip......................8-38
Rear Seats........................... 2-6
Rearview Mirrors..................1-13
Automatic Dimming...........1-13
Reclining Seatbacks............... 2-4
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................10-7
Recommended Fuel.............8-44
Records
Maintenance...................10-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 9-87
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility.....................12-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 1-3Remote Vehicle Start............. 1-5
Replacement Bulbs..............9-41
Replacement Parts
Airbags...........................2-34
Maintenance....................10-9
Replacing Airbag System......2-34
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash...........2-48
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts After a Crash............2-21
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.....12-13
General Motors...............12-13
U.S. Government............12-13
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) .............................8-19
Ride Control Systems
Limited Slip Rear Axle.......8-38
Messages........................4-34
Roadside Assistance
Program..........................12-6
Roof
Sunroof...........................1-16
Rotation, Tires.....................9-61
Routing, Engine Drive Belt....11-4
Running the Vehicle While
Parked............................8-26
i-8 INDEX

W
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators.......................... 4-9
Warnings................................ iv
Cautions and Danger............ iv
Hazard Flashers................. 5-4
Washer Fluid.......................9-26
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................9-67
Different Size...................9-65
Replacement....................9-67When It Is Time for New
Tires...............................9-62
Where to Put the Child
Restraint.........................2-41
Windows.............................1-14
Messages........................4-37
Power .............................1-14
Windshield
Wiper/Washer.................... 4-7
Winter Driving......................8-10
Winter Tires........................9-48
Wiper Blade Replacement.....9-33
i-12 INDEX