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248 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
19 Engine controlmodule battery
20–
21 Left trailerstoplamp/Turnlamp
22–
23–
24 Fuel pump
25 Auxiliary poweroutlet
26 Body controlmodule 3
27 Special equipmentoption
28 Airbag
29 Steering wheelsensor
30 Engine controlmodule/Ignition/Glow plug module
31 Transmissioncontrol module/Ignition
FusesUsage
32 Transmissioncontrol modulebattery
33 Rear parking aidmodule
34–
35 Fuel operatedheater module
36 Fuel system controlmodule battery
41–
42 Trailer wiring
43 EV fan clutch
44 Starter solenoid
45 Engine controlmodule/Powertrain
46–
47 Cooling fan–low
51 Left high-beamheadlamp
52 Right high-beamheadlamp
FusesUsage
53 Left low-beamheadlamp
54 Right low-beamheadlamp
55 Wipers
56 Canister ventsolenoid
58 Body controlmodule 2
59 Body controlmodule 1
61–
62 O2 sensor 2/EV fan(diesel)
63–
64 Mass air flow/Canister vent
65 Ignition/Injectors–odd
66 Daytime runninglamps 2(LOLVL-V22) (ifequipped)
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Caution (Continued)
or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim—Aluminum
or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mildsoap and water to clean the wheels.After rinsing thoroughly with cleanwater, dry with a soft, clean towel.Awaxmaythenbeapplied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To a v o i d s u r f a c e d a m a g e , d o n o t
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines andhoses for proper hook-up, binding,leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotorsfor surface condition. Inspect drumbrake linings/shoes for wear orcracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,suspension, and chassiscomponents for damaged, loose,or missing parts or signs of wear atleast once a year.
Inspect power steering for properattachment, connections, binding,leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity jointboots and axle seals for leaks.
Lubricate the upper and lowercontrol arm ball joints, at least everyother engine oil change.
Lubricate the tie rod ball joints, idlerarm pivot shaft bearings, idler armsocket, and pitman arm socket, atleast every other engine oil change.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable steering/
suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
✓12 °C (10 °F) or higher,
or damage could result.
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Service and Maintenance 305
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see themaintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication, Parking BrakeCable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) orlubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL®Coolant.SeeEngine Coolant0227.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscositygrade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. SeeEngineOil0219.
Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC orGC-LB (GM Part No. 1051344, in Canada 993037).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, inCanada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, inCanada 10953474).
Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 19329450, in Canada 89021186).
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E
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . 249
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 246
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Emergency
OnStar®...................... 327
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 218
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 98
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Cooling System Messages . . . .113
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 183
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Enhanced Technology Glass . . . . 38
Entry/Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 324
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 125
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 126
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 128
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
FlexFuel
E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 222
Fluid (cont'd)
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Front Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 107
Requirements, California . . . . . 199
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . 249
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 246
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Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 36
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
N
Navigation
OnStar®...................... 328
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . 237
O
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 221
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . 97
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 66
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 315
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
OnStar®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
OnStar®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 328
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
OnStar®Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
OnStar®Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
OnStar®Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
OnStar®Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Operation
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 136
Ordering
Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . 321
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 135
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 239
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 182
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California . . . . . . 215
Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 180
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 53
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 324
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 318
Proposition
65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 236, 282
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 322
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Radios
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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Service (cont'd)
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 308
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 318
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sidemarker
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Special Application Services . . . . 302
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Storage Areas
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 85
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Swing-out Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Switches
Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132, 325
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
T
Ta i l l a m p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 3
Te x t Te l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) U s e r s . . . . 3 1 5
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 33
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Tires (cont'd)
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Dual Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 262
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 261
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Te r m i n o l o g y a n d D e f i n i t i o n s . . 2 5 7
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 271
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
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