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Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due toheavy snow or ice, the windshieldwipers will stop until the motor coolsand will then restart.
Although the circuit is protectedfrom electrical overload, overloaddue to heavy snow or ice maycause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snowfrom the windshield before using thewindshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits byfuses. This greatly reduces thechance of fires caused by electricalproblems.
Look at the silver-colored bandinside the fuse. If the band is brokenor melted, replace the fuse. Be sureyou replace a bad fuse with a newone of the identical size and rating.
If a fuse goes out, replace the fuseas soon as you can.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
The engine compartment fuse blockis in the engine compartment, onthe driver side of the vehicle.
Lift the cover to access the fuseblock.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
Afusepullerisavailableinsidethisfuse block.
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The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Traction controlmodule power
F2 Engine controlmodule power
F3 A/C clutch
F4–
F5 Engine controlmodule/Integratedchassis controlmodule/Fuel pumppower module
F6 Wipers
F7 Cargo lamp/Bedlighting (ifequipped)
F8 Fuel injectors-even
F9 Fuel injectors - odd
F10 Engine controlmodule 1
Fuses Usage
F11 Miscellaneous 1/Ignition
F12 Starter
F13 Traction controlmodule
F14–
F15–
F16–
F17 Front axle actuator
F18–
F19 Aeroshutters
F20–
F21 Front blower
F22 Antilock brakesystem valves
F23–
F24 Trailer
F25 Transfer caseelectronic control
F26 Antilock brakesystem pump
Fuses Usage
F27 Trailer brakecontrol module
F28 Rear windowdefogger
F29–
F30 Driver heated seat
F31–
F32 Passengerheated seat
F33 Body controlmodule 3
F34 Fuel system controlmodule
F35 Integrated chassiscontrol module (ifequipped)
F36 Centerhigh-mountedstoplamp
F37 Right high-beamheadlamp
F38 Left high-beamheadlamp
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FusesUsage
F39–
F40–
F41–
F42–
F43 Cooling fan
F44 Vacuum pump
F45–
F46 Engine controlmodule 2
F47 Miscellaneous 2/Ignition
F48 Fog lamps (ifequipped)
F49–
F50 Trailer parkinglamps
F51 Horn
F52–
F53–
F54–
F55–
FusesUsage
F56 Washer pump
F57–
F58–
F59 Trailer wiring
F60 Mirrors defogger
F61–
F62 Canister ventsolenoid
F63–
F64 Trailerreverse lamp
F65 Left trailerstoplamp/Turnsignal lamps
F66 Right trailerstoplamp/Turnsignal lamps
F67 Electric powersteering
F68–
F69 Battery regulatedvoltage control
F70–
FusesUsage
F71–
F72–
F73–
F74 Generator
F75–
RelaysUsage
K1 A/C clutch
K2 Starter
K3–
K4 Wipers speed
K5 Wipers control
K6 Cargo lamp/Bedlighting (ifequipped)
K7 Powertrain
K8–
K9–
K10–
K11 Centerhigh-mountedstoplamp
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RelaysUsage
K12 Vacuum pump
K13 Vacuum pump
K14 Trailer parkinglamps
K15 Run/Crank
K16–
K17 Rear windowdefogger
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block isbehind the passenger side cowl sidetrim panel. Remove the plastic nutat the front of the cover, then pullthe cover away from the trim panelto access the fuse block.
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Fuses Usage
F1 Body control module 1
F2–
Fuses Usage
F3–
F4 Steering wheelcontrols
F5 Body control module 2
F6–
F7–
F8 Mirror window module
F9 Instrument cluster
F10–
F11 Body control module 8
F12–
F13 OnStar/HVAC
F14 Radio/HMI
F15 Body control module 6
F16 Communicationgateway module
F17 Body control module 4
F18 Airbag
F19–
F20 Amplifier (if equipped)
F21–
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FusesUsage
F22–
F23 Data linkconnector/USB
F24 HVAC ignition
F25 Body control module 7
F26–
F27–
F28 Instrument panel/Sensing anddiagnostic module/Ignition
F29 Miscellaneous/Ignition
F30–
F31 Front camera
F32 Steering wheelcontrols backlighting
F33 Heated steering wheel
F34 Front ventilated seats
F35 Park/Reverse/Neutral/Drive/Low/Wirelesscharging module
F36 Discrete logic ignitionsensor
FusesUsage
F37–
F38–
F39 Auxiliary poweroutlet 2
F40 Auxiliary power outlet
F41 Auxiliary poweroutlet 1/Lighter
F42 Left power window
F43 Driver power seat
F44–
F45 Right power window
F46 Passenger power seat
RelaysUsage
K1 Retained accessorypower
K2 Run/Crank
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
Limits0226.
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Driving
Characteristics and
To w i n g T i p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 0
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 223
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 225
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Emergency
OnStar®...................... 398
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Engine (cont'd)
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 283
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Cooling System Messages . . . 133
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 241
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 395
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 146
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 147
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 149
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 290
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 247, 301
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Front Fog Lamp
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Front Seats (cont'd)
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 124
Requirements, California . . . . . 267
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
G
Gauges
Engine Coolant
Te m p e r a t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Gauges (cont'd)
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 365
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 0
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 149
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 125
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 147
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 125
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 210
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 223
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 258
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 121
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 255
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 160
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 210
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . 110, 112