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Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse blockis on the driver side of the enginecompartment.
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 equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
1–
2–
3ABSpump
5ACDCinverter
6Rearclosure
7ATWS/Horn
8Window/Mirror/Seats
9Eboost
10 Left seat lumbar/Airbag HEV
11 D C D C b a t t e r y 1
12 Rear defogger
13 Heated mirror
14–
15 Passive entry/Passivestart
16 Front wiper
17 Passenger power seat
18 ABS valve
Fuses Usage
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Parking lamp
23 Active headlampleveling
24–
26 Transmission controlmodule/Ignition
27 Instrument panelbody/Ignition
28 Fuel pump
29 Regulated voltagecontrol/Ventilation
30 Malfunction indicatorlamp/SS
32 CVS
33 Front heated seat
34 Rear heated seat/BSM/ESS fan
35 Body controlmodule 6/Body controlmodule 7
36 Fuel module
Fuses Usage
38–
39–
40 Steering column lock
41–
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Active headlampleveling
45–
46 Engine controlmodule/Ignition
47–
48 Eboost (HEV)
49 DC DC battery 2
50–
51–
52–
53–
54–
55–
56–
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FusesUsage
57 Transmissionauxiliary pump
58–
59 High-beamheadlamps
60 Cooling fan
61–
62–
63–
65 A/C (HEV)
67–
68–
69 Right low-beam HIDheadlamp
70 Left low-beam HIDheadlamp
72 Starter pinion
74 Starter motor
75 Engine control module
76 Powertrain off engine
77–
FusesUsage
78 Horn
79 Washer pump
81 Transmission controlmodule/Engine controlmodule
83 Ignition coil
84 Powertrain on engine
85 Engine control moduleswitch 2
86 Engine control moduleswitch 1
87 SAIR pump
88 Aeroshutter
89 Headlamp washer
91–
92 TPIM MGU pump
93 Active headlampleveling
95 SAIR solenoid
96 Fuel heater
97–
99 Coolant pump
RelaysUsage
04 AC DC inverter
20 Rear defogger
25 Front wiper control
31 Run/Crank
37 Front wiper speed
42 Transmissionauxiliary pump
64 A/C control
66 Powertrain
71 Low-beam HIDheadlamps
73 Starter motor
80 Starter pinion
90 SAIR solenoid
94 Headlamp washer
98 SAIR pump
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Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block ison the driver side of the instrumentpanel. To access the fuses:
1. Pull out at the center of theright edge, and swing the coverout and to the left.
2. Remove the cover.
To r e i n s t a l l t h e c o v e r, l i n e u p t h etabs on the left edge, and press thecover into place.
The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Amps Usage
F1 30 Left powerwindows
F2 30 Right powerwindows
F3––
F4 40 HVAC blower
Fuses Amps Usage
F5 15 Body controlmodule 2
F6––
F7––
F8 15 Body controlmodule 3
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Fuses Amps Usage
F9 5 Engine controlmodule/Rearbattery
F10 15 Body controlmodule 2
F11––
F12––
F13––
F14––
F15 20 Transmissioncontrol module(Stop/Start)
F16 30 Amplifier
F17–Seat powerlumbar
F18––
F19––
F20 15 Body controlmodule 1
F21 15 Body controlmodule 4
Fuses Amps Usage
F22––
F23 10 Electricsteeringcolumn lock(China only)
F24 10 Airbag
F25 7.5 Data linkconnector
F26––
F27 30 AC DC inverter
F28––
F29 20 Body controlmodule 8
F30 10 Overheadconsole
F31 2 Steering wheelcontrols
F32––
F33 10 HVAC
F34––
Fuses Amps Usage
F35––
F36 5 Wirelesscharger
F37 20 Frontaccessorypower outlets/Cigar lighter(China only)
F38 5 OnStar
F39 7.5 Display
F40 10 Obstacledetection
F41 15 Body controlmodule 1(Stop/Start)
F42 15 Radio
CB1––
CB2 15 Consoleaccessorypower outlet
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Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1.5L L4 Engine Shown, 2.0L L4
Engine Similar
1. Discharged Battery RemotePositive Terminal
2. Discharged Battery RemoteNegative Terminal
3. Good Battery RemoteNegative Terminal
4. Good Battery RemotePositive Terminal
1.8L Hybrid L4 Engine
1. Discharged Battery RemotePositive Terminal
2. Discharged Battery RemoteNegative Terminal
3. Good Battery RemoteNegative Terminal
4. Good Battery RemotePositive Terminal
The vehicle has a remotepositive (+) terminal under a trimcover. It is under the cover of the
engine compartment fuse block onthe driver side of the enginecompartment. SeeEngineCompartment Overview0283.Youshould always use this remotepositive (+) terminal.
The jump start negative groundterminal for the discharged batteryis on the shock tower on the driverside of the engine compartment.
1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt batterywith a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a12-voltsystemwithanegative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles sothat they are not touching.
To a v o i d t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f t h evehicles rolling, set the parkingbrake firmly on both vehicles
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Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle behind anothervehicle–such as behind a motorhome. The two most common typesof recreational vehicle towing areknown as dinghy towing and dollytowing. Dinghy towing is towing thevehicle with all four wheels on theground. Dolly towing is towing thevehicle with two wheels on theground and two wheels up on adevice known as a dolly.
Here are some important things toconsider before recreational vehicletowing:
.What is the towing capacity ofthe towing vehicle? Be sure toread the tow vehiclemanufacturer'srecommendations.
.How far will the vehicle betowed? Some vehicles haverestrictions on how far and howlong they can tow.
.Does the vehicle have theproper towing equipment? Seeyour dealer or traileringprofessional for additional adviceand equipmentrecommendations.
.Is the vehicle ready to betowed? Just as preparing thevehicle for a long trip, make surethe vehicle is prepared to betowed.
Dinghy Towing (1.5L Engine
without Active Shutters
RPO VRI)
Vehicles with active shutters cannotbe dinghy towed.
To d i n g h y t o w t h e v e h i c l e f r o m t h efront with all four wheels on theground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow andthen secure it to the towingvehicle.
2. Start the engine and place thevehicle in N (Neutral).
3. Press ENGINE START/STOPonce to turn the engine off. SeeIgnition Positions0225.
4. To prevent the battery fromdraining while the vehicle isbeing towed, remove fusesF10 and F41 from theinstrument panel fuse block.SeeInstrument Panel FuseBlock0315.
Remember to reinstall the fusesonce the destination has beenreached.
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410 Index
Door (cont'd)
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 382
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 252
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, 134
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 257
Characteristics and
To w i n g T i p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 2
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 29
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 219
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 221
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 238
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 124
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Emergency
OnStar®...................... 398
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 283
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . 293, 294
Cooling System Messages . . . 140
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Engine (cont'd)
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 233
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 395
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 163
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 165
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 166
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 292
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49