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2. Drain Plug
.When the differential is cold, add
enough lubricant to raise the
level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm
(1/8 in) below the fill
plug (1) hole.
. When the differential is at
operating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to raise the
level to the bottom of the fill
plug (1) hole.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0338 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.
Rear Axle
If the vehicle has electric cooling
fans, the fans may be heard
spinning at low speed during most
everyday driving. The fans may turn
off if no cooling is required. Under
heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing,
high outside temperatures,
or operation of the air conditioning
system, the fans may change to
high speed and an increase in fan
noise may be heard. This is normal and indicates that the cooling
system is functioning properly. The
fans will change to low speed when
additional cooling is no longer
required.
The electric engine cooling fans
may run after the engine has been
turned. off. This is normal and no
service is required.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
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ItemUsage
5 Suspension leveling
compressor
6 4WD transfer case electronic control
10 Electric parking brake
13 Interior BEC LT2
14 Rear BEC 1
17 MBS driver
21 ALC exhaust solenoid
23 Integrated chassis control module
24 Real time dampening
25 Fuel pump power module
26 Spare/Battery regulated voltage
control
28 Upfitter 2
29 Upfitter 2 relay Item
Usage
30 Wiper
31 TIM
34 Back-up lamps
35 Antilock brake system valve
36 Trailer brakes
37 Upfitter 3 relay
39 Trailer stop, turn right
40 Trailer stop, turn left
41 Trailer park lamps
42 Right parking lamps
43 Left parking lamps
44 Upfitter 3
45 Automatic level control run, crank
47 Upfitter 4
48 Upfitter 4 relay
49 Reverse lamps
51 Parking lamp relay Item
Usage
59 Euro trailer
60 Air conditioning control
63 Upfitter 1
67 Trailer battery
69 RC upfitter 3 and 4
70 VBAT upfitter 3 and 4
72 Upfitter 1 relay
74 Engine control module ignition
75 Miscellaneous ignition spare
76 Transmission ignition
77 RC upfitter 1 and 2
78 VBAT upfitter 1 and 2
83 Euro trailer RC
84 Run, crank relay
87 Engine
88 Injector A –odd
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Number Usage18 Mirror window module
19 Body control module 1
20 Front bolster (if equipped)
21 Not used
22 Not used
23 Not used
24 Heater, ventilation and air conditioning
ignition/Heater,
ventilation and air
conditioning auxiliary
25 Instrument cluster ignition/Sensing
diagnostic module
ignition
26 Tilt column/SEO, tilt column lock 1/SEO
27 Data link connector/ Driver seat module
28 Passive entry/Passive start/Heater,
ventilation and air
conditioning battery Number Usage
29 Content theft
30 Not used
31 Not used
32 Not used
33 SEO/Automatic level control
34 Park enable electric adjustable pedal (if
equipped)
35 Not used
36 Miscellaneous R/C
37 Heated steering wheel
38 Steering column lock 2 (if equipped)
39 Instrument cluster battery
40 Not used
41 Not used
42 Euro trailer (if equipped)
43 Left doors
44 Driver power seat Number Usage
45 Not used
46 Right heated, cooled seat
47 Left heated, cooled seat
48 Not used
49 Not used
50 Accessory power outlet 2
51 Not used
52 Retained accessory power/Accessory
relay
53 Run, crank relay
54 Not used
55 Not used
56 Not used
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290 Vehicle Care
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block is
behind the access panel on the left
side of the compartment.
Pull the panel out by grabbing the
finger access slot at the rear edge.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.ISO Mini
Relays Usage
1 Rear defogger
Micro
Fuses Usage
2 Heated second row seat left
3 Heated second row seat right
4 Heated mirrors
5 Liftgate
6 Glass breakage
7 Liftglass
8 Liftgate module logic
9 Rear wiper
10 Rear heater, ventilation and air
conditioning blower
11 Second row seat
19 Rear fog lamp (if equipped)
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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot Points, and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287).
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C
Oil Filter 89017525 PF63
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188
Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114
Wiper Blades Driver Side –55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 —
Passenger Side –55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 —
Rear –33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295 —
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342 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0338 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 16.5 L 17.4 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank Regular 98.4 L 26.0 gal
Extended 1500 Series 119.2 L31.5 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.