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If the overheat warning continues, there is one
more thing you can try. You can add the proper
coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure
the cooling system is cool before you do it.
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system can blow out and burn
you badly. They are under pressure, and if
you turn the radiator pressure cap — even
a little — they can come out at high
speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator
pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling
system and radiator pressure cap to cool
if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
Notice:Your engine has a speci c radiator ll
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure
could cause your engine to overheat and
be severely damaged.
1. You can remove the
radiator pressure
cap when the
cooling system,
including the radiator
pressure cap and
upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for
that to stop. A hiss means there is still
some pressure left, close the cap and wait for
the system to cool down.
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Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to your
vehicle, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 112.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by four internal
fuses in the underhood fuse block. An electrical
overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases to remain off. If this happens,
have your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an
internal fuse in the underhood fuse block. If
the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the
wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some electrical problem, be
sure to get it xed.
The rear washer pump is controlled by a relay
located in the engine compartment, behind
the windshield washer uid reservoir. The rear
wiper motor is protected by a fuse located in the
instrument panel fuse block.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the instrument panel fuse panel
protect the power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting
the circuit until the problem is xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If
the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of
the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has
the same amperage or use one of the spare fuses
in the underhood fuse block. Just pick some
feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without, like the radio or cigarette lighter, and use
its fuse if it is the right amperage. Replace it
as soon as you can.
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Door (cont.)
Dual Sliding Doors................................... 131
Locks....................................................... 128
Power Door Locks................................... 129
Power Sliding Door.................................. 134
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock..... 131
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 38
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 249
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 249
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 275
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 256
Driving
At Night................................................... 388
City.......................................................... 393
Defensive................................................. 372
Drunken................................................... 373
Freeway................................................... 394
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 397
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 390
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 404
Winter...................................................... 399
Dual Climate Control System....................... 220
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....309, 324E
Electric Power Management........................ 210
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 526
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 527
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 527
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 528
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 527
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 530
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 527
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 444
Battery..................................................... 465
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 242
Coolant.................................................... 448
Coolant Heater......................................... 154
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 241
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 551
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 438
Exhaust................................................... 163
Oil ........................................................... 439
Oil Life System........................................ 442
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 453
Overheating............................................. 451
Starting.................................................... 152
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Mobile Digital Media System....................... 345
MP3 ............................................................ 301
MyGMLink.com............................................ 559
N
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................... 309
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 150
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 550
O
Odometer.................................................... 232
Odometer, Trip............................................ 232
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 385
Oil
Engine..................................................... 439
Pressure Light.......................................... 246
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 442
Older Children, Restraints............................. 56
Online Owner Center................................... 559
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 167
Other Warning Devices................................ 194
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 223
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 214Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 166
Heated Mirrors......................................... 166
Power Mirrors.......................................... 165
Overhead Console....................................... 181
Overhead Console Switchbank.................... 211
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 453
Owner Checks and Services....................... 544
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 524
Park Aid...................................................... 212
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 160
Shifting Out of......................................... 161
Parking
Assist....................................................... 212
Brake....................................................... 159
Over Things That Burn............................ 162
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 235
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 228
Passenger Sensing System ......................... 106
Passing....................................................... 385
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