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Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-31
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, seeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on
page 10‑32 andInstrument Panel
Fuse Block on page 10‑35.
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Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
10-32 Vehicle Care
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clips and lift it up.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Fuses Usage
1 Transmission
Control Module Fuses Usage
2 Engine Control
Module
3 Not Used
4 Canister Vent
Solenoid
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Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-33
FusesUsage
5 Ignition, Engine
Control Module/
Transmission
Control Module
6 Front Wipers
7 Not Used
8 Fuel Injectors 2
and 4
9 Fuel Injectors 1
and 3
10 Engine Control
Module
11 Lambda Sensor 2
12 Starter Solenoid
13 Canister Vent
Solenoid
14 Not Used
15 Rear Wiper
16 Ignition, Air Quality
Sensor Shutter
17 Ignition, Airbag Fuses
Usage
18 Fuel System Control
Module
19 Not Used
20 Fuel Pump
21 Rear Power
Windows
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
24 Front Power
Windows
25 Electronic
Vacuum Pump
26 Antilock Brake
System Pump
27 Passive Entry/
Passive Start
28 Rear Window
Defogger
29 Not Used
30 Antilock Brake
System Valve Fuses
Usage
31 Body Control
Module, VBAT 07
32 Body Control
Module VBAT 06
33 Front Seat Heating
34 Sunroof
35 Amplifier
36 Not Used
37 High Beam,
Right Side
38 High Beam,
Left Side
39 Not Used
40 Not Used
41 Not Used
42 Cooling Fan K2
43 Not Used
44 Not Used
45 Cooling Fan K1
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Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
10-34 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
46 Cooling Fan
47 Lambda Sensor 1
48 Fog Lamps
49 Not Used
50 Not Used
51 Horn
52 MIL
53 Inside Rearview
Mirror
54 MHL Light Center
55 Folding Mirror
56 Front Washer
57 Steering
Column Lock
58 Not Used
59 Secondary Air Pump
60 Mirror Defogger
61 Mirror Defogger Fuses
Usage
62 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
63 Rear Window
Sensor
64 Automatic Occupant
Sensing System
65 Rear Fog Lamp
66 Rear Washer
67 Fuel System Control
Module
68 Not Used
69 Battery Voltage
Sensor
70 Rain Sensor
71 Not Used
Relays Usage 1 Air Conditioning
Compressor Clutch
2 Starter Solenoid Relays Usage
3 Cooling Fan K7
4 Front Wiper Speed
5 Front Wiper On
6 Not Used
7 Ignition 87 Main
8 Fuel Pump
9 Cooling Fan K2
10 Cooling Fan K3 11 Not Used
12 Cooling Fan K3
13 Cooling Fan K1
14 Not Used
15 Ignition 15
16 Secondary
AIR Pump
17 Window/Mirror
Defogger
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Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-35
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
in the driver side of instrument
panel. To access the fuses:
1. Open the storage compartmentby pulling out at the top.
2. Squeeze the sides of the
compartment in and rotate it
downward.3. Remove the compartment.
To reinstall the compartment,
reverse the steps above.
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Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
10-36 Vehicle Care
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Circuit
Number Usage
1 OnStar/Hands‐Free
Phone
2 DC/DC Converter
3 Body Control
Module 5
4 Audio
5 Information Display,
Face Plate
6 Front Power Outlet
7 Power Outlet
8 Body Control
Module 3 Circuit
Number Usage
9 Body Control
Module 4
10 Body Control
Module 8
11 Air Conditioning
Blower Motor
12 Not Used
13 Power Front Seat,
Left Side
14 Dynamic Light
Control
15 Airbag
16 Tailgate
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Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-37
Circuit
Number Usage
17 Air Conditioning
System
18 Trailer
19 Battery Sensor
20 Not Used
21 Instrument Cluster
22 Ignition/Electronic
Key System Circuit
Number Usage
23 Body Control
Module 1
24 Body Control
Module 2
25 Steering
Column Lock
26 Rear Power Outlet Relays Usage
K1 Trunk Open
K2 Logistic Mode
K3 Retained Accessory
Power
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Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
10-38 Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer.
See the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{WARNING
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a result
of too much flexing. There
could be a blowout and a
serious crash. SeeVehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑10.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Underinflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting crash
could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when the
tires are cold.
.Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
or broken by a sudden
impact—such as when
hitting a pothole. Keep tires at
the recommended pressure.
.Worn or old tires can cause a
crash. If the tread is badly
worn, replace them.
.Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Improperly repaired tires can
cause a crash. Only the
dealer or an authorized tire
service center should repair,
replace, dismount, and mount
the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in
excess of 55 km/h (35 mph)
on slippery surfaces such as
snow, mud, ice, etc.
Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.
Winter Tires
Consider installing winter tires on
the vehicle if frequent driving on
snow or ice covered roads is
expected. All season tires provide
good overall performance on most
surfaces, but they may not offer
the traction or the same level of
performance as winter tires on snow
or ice covered roads.