2008 GMC ACADIA fuse

Wheel Replacement......................................5-68
Tire Chains..................................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat........................................5-71
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools................5-73
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................5-76
Secondary Latch System...............................5-81
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-84
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-88
Appearance Care............................................5-89
Interior Cleaning...........................................5-89
Fabric/Carpet...............................................5-90
Leather.......................................................5-91
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces..................................................5-91
Care of Safety Belts......................................5-92
Weatherstrips...............................................5-92
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.....................5-93
Finish Care..................................................5-93Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.........5-94
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim.....5-94
Tires...........................................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-95
Finish Damage.............................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials..................5-97
Vehicle Identication......................................5-98
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN).................5-98
Service Parts Identication Label.....................5-98
Electrical System............................................5-99
High Voltage Devices and Wiring....................5-99
Add-On Electrical Equipment..........................5-99
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-100
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-100
Fuses and Circuit Breakers..........................5-100
Instrument Panel Fuse Block........................5-100
Underhood Fuse Block................................5-103
Capacities and Specications........................5-107
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Doing Your Own Service Work
{CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.If you want to do some of your own service work, you
should use the proper service manual. It tells you much
more about how to service your vehicle than this
manual can. To order the proper service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-14.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
to do your own service work, seeServicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-75.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perform. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-16.
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A. Radiator Pressure Cap (Out of View). SeeRadiator
Pressure Cap on page 5-24.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. SeeCooling System
on page 5-27.
C. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-39.
D. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 5-103.
E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-39.
F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See
Power Steering Fluid on page 5-33.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
I. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See
“Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-21.
J. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 5-35.K. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-34.
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
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Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. 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, have
it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block 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 or
goes away.
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. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical problems.
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 don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. 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 correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located under the
instrument panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Pull down on the cover to access the fuse block.
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Fuses Usage
FRT/WSW Front Windshield Wiper
SPARE Spare
HTD/SEAT Front Heated Seats
STR/WHL/
ILLUMSteering Wheel Illumination
MSM Memory Seat Module
PWR/MIRRORS Power Mirrors
DR/LCK Door Locks
AIRBAG Airbag System
LT/TRN/SIG Driver’s Side Turn Signal
REAR WIPER Rear Window Wiper
PWR MODPassKey Module, Body Control
Module
BCK/UP/STOP Back-up Lamps, Stoplamps
HVAC Climate Control System
DISPLAY Display
RT/TRN/SIG Passenger’s Side Turn Signal
DRL* Daytime Running Lamps
RADIO Radio
Fuse Side
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Fuses Usage
PDM Power Mirrors, Liftgate Release
DRL 2** Daytime Running Lamps 2
INFOTAINMENT Infotainment System
BCM Body Control Module
SPARE Spare
CTSY Dome Lamps
INADV/PWR/LEDInterior Lamps
ONSTR/VENT Emissions
AMP Audio Amplier
Harness
ConnectorUsage
BODY Harness Connector
Relay Side
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Relays Usage
LT/PWR/SEAT Driver’s Side Power Seat Relay
RT/PWR/SEAT Passenger’s Side Power Seat Relay
PWR/WNDW Power Windows Relay
PWR/COLUMN Power Steering Column Relay
L/GATE Liftgate Relay
LCK Power Lock Relay
REAR/WSW Rear Window Washer Relay
UNLCK Power Unlock Relay
DRL2 Daytime Running Lamps 2 Relay
LT/UNLCK Driver’s Side Unlock Relay
DRL Daytime Running Lamps Relay
SPARE Spare
FRT/WSW Front Windshield Washer RelayUnderhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the engine
compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
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To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
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