Power steering fluid – CHEVROLET 2010 Camaro User Manual

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If No Steam Is Coming From
The Engine Compartment

If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be too
serious. Sometimes the engine can
get a little too hot when the vehicle:

Climbs a long hill on a hot day.

Stops after high-speed driving.

Idles for long periods in traffic.

Tows a trailer.

If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:

1. Turn the air off.

2. Turn the heater on to the highest

temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows
as necessary.

3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle

in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it
is safe to do so, pull off the road,
shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
let the engine idle.

If the temperature overheat gage is
no longer in the overheat zone or an
overheat warning no longer displays,
the vehicle can be driven. Continue
to drive the vehicle slow for about
10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle
distance from the car in front of you.
If the warning does not come back
on, continue to drive normally.

If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle right away.

If there is no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until it
cools down. Also, see “Overheated
Engine Protection Operating Mode”
later in this section.

Power Steering Fluid

The power steering fluid reservoir is
located under the engine cover on
the driver side toward the front of the
engine compartment. See Engine
Compartment Overview on page 9-6
.

When to Check Power
Steering Fluid

It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless
you suspect there is a leak in
the system or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.

Vehicle Care

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