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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement
Bulbs 0254.
For any bulb-changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
1. Low-Beam Headlamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood 0230.
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2. For the driver side bulb,remove the windshield washer
bottle filler neck by firmly
pulling it straight up and out of
the bottle.
3. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb.
6. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning
clockwise.
7. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
8. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
9. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler
neck by firmly pushing it
straight into the bottle. Ensure
that the filler neck clip engages
into the underhood electrical
center retainer.Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the hood. See
Hood 0230.
2. Remove the parking/turn signal lamp bulb socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket into the headlamp assembly by turning
clockwise.
Fog Lamps
To replace the front fog lamp bulb:
1. Locate the bulb.
2. Remove the three screws holding the closeout panel
under the front fascia.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling
straight out of the assembly. 4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp
bulb assembly.
5. Install the new bulb by engaging the locking tabs.
6. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps
Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp
and Back-Up Lamp
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License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
1. Bulb Socket2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right.
2. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly.
6. Turn the lamp assembly into the lamp assembly opening
engaging the clip side first.
7. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly
snaps into place.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-Up Lamp 921K
Deck Lid Taillamp 194
Fog Lamp H11 LL
Front Parking/Turn
Signal Lamp 7444NA
High-Beam
Headlamp H9LL
License Plate Lamp W5W LL
Low-Beam
Headlamp H11
Rear Turn
Signal Lamp H21W
Stoplamp/Taillamp 7443
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
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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 the wiper control is
turned off. After removal of the
blockage, the wiper motor will
restart when the control is moved to
the desired operating position.
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 0256,
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0258,
and Rear Compartment Fuse
Block 0260.
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Fuses Amps Usage6b 7.5A Mirror defogger7 5A Powertrain cooling
8 7.5A Mass airflow sensor/Pre–O2
sensor
9 – –
10 5A Battery potential signal
11 7.5A –
12 – –
13 25A ABS valve
14 – –
15 10A Engine control module
16 30A Starter control
17 10A Transmission control module
18 30A Rear window defogger
19 30A Front power window Fuses Amps Usage
20 30A Rear power window
21 40A Rear electrical center
22 – –
23 – –
24 15A Right high-beam
headlamp
25 15A Left high-beam headlamp
26 15A Front fog lamps
27 50A –
28 – –
29 30A Electric parking brake
30 60A ABS pump
31 – –
32 5A Airbag
33 – –
34 7.5A – Fuses Amps Usage
35 7.5A Door switch supply/Left
power window
36 10A A/C clutch
37 10A Canister vent
38 – –
39 20A Fuel system control module
40 10A Front windshield
washer
41 – –
42 40A Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA)
43 30A Front wipers
44 – –
45 30A Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA)
46 – –
47 15A Horn
48 60A Engine cooling fan
49 20A Fuel pump
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Fuses Amps Usage50 5A Rear vision camera
51 7.5A Interior rearview mirror
52 – –
53 7.5A Ignition engine control module/
Transmission
control module
54 7.5A Instrument cluster/Fuel
system control
module/HVAC/
Run/Crank
Relays Usage 1 –
2 Starter
3 Engine control powertrain
4 Rear window defogger
5 – Relays Usage
6 High-beam headlamps
7 –
8 –
9 –
10 EGR/Coolant pump/ AIR solenoid valve
11 Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA)
12 Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA)
13 Engine cooling fan (RPO LEA)
14 Run/CrankInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
on the driver side of the instrument
panel. To access: 1. Open the storage compartment.
2. Pull straight down and out to remove the storage
compartment.
3. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the
retainers and push into place.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used
one is dangerous. How it has
been used or how far it has been
driven may be unknown. It could
fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a
new GM original equipment
wheel.
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.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0314 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs