2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owners Manual

Fuses Usage
AIRBAG Airbag
AMP Amplier
BCK/UP/
STOPBack-up
Lamp/Stoplamp
BCMBody Control
Module
CNSTR/
VENTCanister Vent
CTSY Courtesy
DR/LCK Door Locks
DRLDaytime Running
Lamps
DRL 2GMC HID
Only/Rear Fog
Lamps-China Only
DSPLY Display
FRT/WSWFront Windshield
Washer
HTD/COOL
SEATHeated/Cooling
Seats
HVACHeating, Ventilation
and Air ConditioningFuses Usage
IADV/
PWR/LEDInadvertent
Power LED
INFOTMNT Infotainment
LT/TRN/SIGDriver Side Turn
Signal
MSMMemory Seat
Module
PDMPower Mirrors,
Liftgate Release
PWR
MODEPower Mode
PWR/MIR Power Mirrors
RDO Radio
REAR WPR Rear Wiper
RT/TRN/SIGPassenger Side
Turn Signal
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STR/WHL/
ILLUMSteering Wheel
Illumination
Fuse Side
Service and Appearance Care 5-87

Relays Usage
LT/PWR/
SEATDriver Side Power
Seat Relay
RT/PWR/
SEATPassenger Side
Power Seat Relay
Relays Usage
PWR/
WNDWPower Windows
Relay
PWR/
COLUMNPower Steering
Column Relay
L/GATE Liftgate Relay
LCK Power Lock Relay
REAR/WSWRear Window
Washer Relay
UNLCK Power Unlock Relay
DRL2Daytime Running
Lamps 2 Relay
LT/UNLCKDriver Side Unlock
Relay
DRLDaytime Running
Lamps Relay
SPARE Spare
FRT/WSWFront 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 the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the
fuse between your thumb and index
nger and pull straight out. Relay Side
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FusesUsage
A/C
CLUTCH Air Conditioning
Clutch
ABS MTR Antilock Braking
System (ABS) Motor
AFS Adaptive Forward
Lighting SystemFuses
Usage
AIRBAG Airbag System AUX
POWER Auxiliary Power
AUX VAC PUMP Auxiliary
Vacuum Pump
Fuses
Usage
AWD All-Wheel-Drive
System
BATT 1 Battery 1
BATT 2 Battery 2
BATT 3 Battery 3
ECM Engine Control
Module
ECM 1 Engine Control
Module 1
EMISSION 1 Emission 1
EMISSION 2 Emission 2 EVEN
COILS Even Injector Coils
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
Service and Appearance Care 5-89

Fuses Usage
FSCMFuel System Control
Module
HORN Horn
HTD WASHHeated Windshield
Washer Fluid
HTD MIRHeated Outside
Rearview Mirror
HVAC
BLWRHeating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning
Blower
LT HI
BEAMLeft High-Beam
Headlamp
LT LO
BEAMLeft Low-Beam
Headlamp
LT PRK Left Parking Lamp
LT TRLR
STOP/TRNTrailer Left
Stoplamp and Turn
SignalFuses Usage
ODD
COILSOdd Injector Coils
PCM IGNPowertrain Control
Module Ignition
PWR
L/GATEPower Liftgate
PWR
OUTLETPower Outlet
REAR
CAMERARear Camera
RR APORear Accessory
Power Outlet
RR DEFOG Rear Defogger
RR HVACRear Climate
Control System
RT HI
BEAMRight High-Beam
Headlamp
RT LO
BEAMRight Low-Beam
HeadlampFuses Usage
RT PRK Right Parking Lamp
RT TRLR
STOP/TRNTrailer Right
Stoplamp and Turn
Signal
RVC SNSRRegulated Voltage
Control Sensor
S/ROOF/
SUNSHADESunroof
SPARE Spare
Stop Lamps
(China
Only)Stop Lamps
(China Only)
STRTR Starter
TCMTransmission
Control Module
TRANS Transmission
TRLR
BCK/UPTrailer Back-up
Lamps
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Fuses Usage
TRLR BRK Trailer Brake
TRLR PRK
LAMPTrailer Parking
Lamps
TRLR PWR Trailer Power
WPR/WSWWindshield
Wiper/Washer
Relays Usage
A/C
CMPRSR
CLTCHAir Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
AUX VAC
PUMPAuxiliary Vacuum
Pump
CRNK Switched Power
FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1
FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2
FAN 3 Cooling Fan 3
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
HI BEAMHigh-Beam
Headlamps
Relays Usage
HID/LO
BEAMHigh Intensity
Discharge (HID)
Low-Beam
Headlamps
HORN Horn
IGN Ignition Main
LT TRLR
STOP/TRNTrailer Left
Stoplamp and Turn
Signal Lamp
PRK LAMP Park Lamp
PWR/TRN Powertrain
RR DEFOGRear Window
Defogger
RT TRLR
STOP/TRNTrailer Right
Stoplamp and Turn
Signal Lamp
Stop Lamps
(China
Only)Stop Lamps
(China Only)
TRLR
BCK/UPTrailer Back-up
Lamps
WPR Windshield Wiper
WPR HIWindshield Wiper
High Speed
Service and Appearance Care 5-91

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information.
Application Capacities
English Metric
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.
Cooling System 11.4 qt 10.8 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.5 qt 5.2 L
Fuel Tank 22.0 gal 83.3 L
Transmission Fluid* 5.3 qt 5.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft 190 Y
*See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-16 for information on checking uid level.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck uid level after lling.
Engine Specications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
3.6L V6 Engine DAutomatic 0.043 in (1.10 mm)
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Maintenance
Schedule
Maintenance ScheduleIntroduction..........................6-1
Maintenance Requirements.....6-1
Your Vehicle and the
Environment........................6-1
Using the Maintenance
Schedule............................6-2
Scheduled Maintenance.........6-3
Additional Required Services. . .6-6
Maintenance Footnotes..........6-7
Owner Checks and Services. . .6-9
At Each Fuel Fill...................6-9
At Least Once a Month..........6-9
At Least Once a Year..........6-10
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants.........................6-12
Maintenance Replacement
Parts................................6-14
Engine Drive Belt Routing.....6-15
Maintenance Record............6-16
Maintenance
Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the
proper level and change as
recommended.
Have you purchased the GM
Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements the vehicle warranties.
See the Warranty and Owner
Assistance booklet or your
dealer/retailer for details.
Maintenance
Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals,
checks, inspections, replacement
parts, and recommended uids
and lubricants as prescribed
in this manual are necessary to
keep this vehicle in good working
condition. Any damage caused
by failure to follow scheduled
maintenance might not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Your Vehicle and the
Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only
helps to keep the vehicle in good
working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper
vehicle maintenance can even affect
the quality of the air we breathe.
Maintenance Schedule 6-1

Improper uid levels or the wrong tire
ination can increase the level of
emissions from the vehicle. To help
protect the environment, and to keep
the vehicle in good condition, be sure
to maintain the vehicle properly.
Using the Maintenance
Schedule
We want to help keep this vehicle in
good working condition. But we do
not know exactly how you will drive it.
You might drive very short distances
only a few times a week. Or you
might drive long distances all the
time in very hot, dusty weather.
You might use the vehicle in making
deliveries. Or you might drive it to
work, to do errands, or in many
other ways.
Because of all the different
ways people use their vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. You might
need more frequent checks and
replacements. So please read the
following and note how you drive.If you have any questions on how to
keep the vehicle in good condition,
see your dealer/retailer.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo
within recommended limits on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. SeeLoading the Vehicle on
page 4-16.
are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
use the recommended fuel. See
Gasoline Octane on page 5-5.
The services inScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-3should
be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services
on page 6-6andMaintenance
Footnotes on page 6-7for further
information.
{CAUTION
Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. In
trying to do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you
have the required know-how and
the proper tools and equipment
for the job. If you have any doubt,
see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualied technician do the work.
SeeDoing Your Own Service
Work on page 5-4.
Some maintenance services can
be complex. So, unless you are
technically qualied and have the
necessary equipment, have your
dealer/retailer do these jobs.
When you go to your dealer/retailer
for service, trained and supported
service technicians will perform
the work using genuine parts.
6-2 Maintenance Schedule