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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0259.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0255.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0255.
4. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 260.
5. Engine Cover.
6. Transmission Fluid Cap and Dipstick (Out of View). See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
0258.
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0267.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0261.
9. Battery (Under Cover). See Battery - North America 0268.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 265.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0277.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0257.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 252 for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean 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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Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify
high voltage cable or wiring.
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
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. 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
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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 0277 and
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0280.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is on the driver side of the engine
compartment, near the battery.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Mini
Fuses Usage
1 Transmission Control Module Battery
2 Engine Control Module Battery
3 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
5 Engine Control Module Ignition
8 Ignition Coils –Even
9 Ignition Coils –Odd
10 Engine Control Module
11 Emissions
13 Transmission Control Module/Chassis
Control Module
Ignition
14 SAIR Solenoid
15 Not Used
16 Aero Shutter Mini
Fuses Usage
17 Seat Cooling Fans/ Heated Steering
Wheel
19 Aero Shutter
23 Adaptive Cruise Control
29 Passive Entry/Passive Start Battery
30 Canister Vent Solenoid
31 Left Front Heated Seat
32 Right Rear Stop. Turn Tail Lamp, RAP Relay,
Ambient Lighting
Control, Interior
Switch Backlighting
33 Right Front Heated Seat
34 Antilock Brake System Valve
35 Amplifier
37 Right High Beam Mini
Fuses Usage
38 Left High Beam
46 Cooling Fan
47 Emissions
48 Not Used
49 Right HID Lighting
50 Left HID Lighting
51 Horn/Dual Horn
52 Cluster Ignition
53 Inside Rearview Mirror/Rear Camera
54 Reflected LED Display, Console LED
Display, Heating,
Ventilation and Air
Conditioning Module
55 Outside Rearview Mirror
56 Windshield Washer
60 Heated Mirror
62 Rear Camera/Park Assist/Side Blind
Zone Alert

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Mini
Fuses Usage
64 Rain Sensor/Rear Seat Audio
66 Trunk Release
67 Chassis Control Module
69 Battery Voltage Sensor
70 Not Used
71 Memory Seat
J-Case Fuses Usage
6 Front Wiper
12 Starter
21 Rear Power Window
22 Sunroof
24 Front Power Window
25 Accessory Relay
26 Antilock Brake System Pump
27 Electric Parking Brake J-Case
Fuses Usage
28 Rear Defogger
41 Vacuum Pump
42 Cooling Fan K2
44 Not Used
45 Cooling Fan K1
59 Air Pump Emissions
Mini
Relays Usage
7 Powertrain
9 Cooling Fan K2
13 Cooling Fan K1
15 Run/Crank
16 Air Pump Emissions
17 Window/Mirror Defogger
Micro
Relays Usage
1 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Micro
Relays Usage
2 Starter Solenoid
4 Front Wiper Speed
5 Front Wiper Control
6 Air Pump Solenoid Emissions
10 Cooling Fan K3 11 Not Used
14 Low Beam HID
22 Not Used
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
in the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle.

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To access the fuses on vehicles
equipped with a storage bin:1. Push forward on the top edge of the bin to unlatch it.
2. Press in on the sides of the bin to release it from the
instrument panel.
3. Pivot the door downward, allowing it to hang from the
instrument panel.
4. To close the bin, swing it upward and push in until
closed.
To access the fuses on vehicles not
equipped with a storage bin: 1. Pull the lower edge of the
cover rearward. The clips on
the lower edge will release,
and the upper edge will fall
away from the instrument
panel.
2. To replace the cover, hook the upper edge of the cover on the
instrument panel, and swing
the lower edge of the cover into
place.
3. Press the lower edge of the cover until the clips engage.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Mini Fuses Usage
1 Wireless Charging
2 Rear Turn Stoplamp, Courtesy Lamps,
Back-up Lamps,
Shift Lock Solenoid,
Puddle Lamps
3 LED Indicator Light
4 Radio
5 Cluster, Auxiliary Jack, HMI, USB,
Radio Display, CD
Player
6 Power Outlet –
Console Bin
7 Power Outlet –
Forward/
Console Rear
8 Trunk Release, Brake Pedal Apply,
Keyless Start
Indicators, Hazard
Switch Illumination,
CHMSL/Brake
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Mini Fuses UsageLamps, Washer
Relay, Run/Crank
Relay
9 Trunk Lamp, Right Low Beam/DRL,
Right Front Turn
Lamp, Right Rear
Park/Stoplamp
14 Diagnostic Link Connector
15 Airbag/SDM
16 Right Rear Heated Seat
17 Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Controller
18 Logistics
19 Left Rear Heated Seat
20 Ignition Switch
21 Telematics
22 Steering Wheel Controls Mini Fuses Usage
23 Left Low Beam/DRL, Left Front Turn
Lamp, Left Rear
Park/Stoplamp,
Child Lock Relay
24 Theft Deterrent LED, Key Capture
Solenoid, Run Relay
25 Tilt/Telescope Steering Column
26 110V AC
J–Case Fuses Usage
10 Door Unlock 11 Front Heater, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Blower
Circuit
Breakers Usage
12 Power Seat– Passenger
13 Power Seat–Driver Relays Usage
K1 Not Used
K2 Logistic
K3 Power Outlet Relay

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368 Index
DrivingAssistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 230
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 195
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 197
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Track Events and Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
E
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 122
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Electrical System (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 252
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Cooling System Messages . . . 132
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 210
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 353
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 148
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 149
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
F
FeaturesMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 150
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
FlexFuel E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 258
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230