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194 Vehicle Care
{ WarningIf the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0 252 . Hood
Trunk Liftgate
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Vehicle Care 199
3. Turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise and remove it
from the housing. 4. Pull the bulb from the bulb
holder and replace it.
5. Insert the bulb holder and turn
it clockwise.
6. Insert the right end of the lamp,
slide it to the right, and insert
the left end.
Back-Up Lamps
1. The cover is inside the trunk
lid. Remove the screw on the
cover with a tool and turn
clockwise to remove the cover. 2. Remove the bulb holder by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove and replace the bulb.
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200 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the bulb holder into the
taillamp assembly and turn it
clockwise.
5. Close the cover by inserting
the fastener clips first. Lock the
cover by turning the screw
clockwise with a tool.
Rear Position Lamps
1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Release the cover in the side
trim panel and remove.
3. Remove the bulb holder by
turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove and replace the bulb.
5. Insert the bulb holder into the
housing and turn clockwise.
6. Attach the side trim cover.
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204 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage
8 O2 sensor/Powertrain
cooling
9 Rear window sensor
10 Vehicle battery sensor
11 Trunk release
12 Adaptive headlamps/
Automatic headlamp
leveling
13 ABS valves
14 –
15 Engine control module
16 Starter
17 Transmission control
module
18 Rear window defogger
19 Front power window
20 Rear power window
21 Rear electrical center
22 –
23 – Fuses Usage
24 Right high-beam
headlamp
25 Left high-beam
headlamp
26 Front fog lamps
27 –
28 –
29 Electric parking brake
30 ABS pump
31 –
32 Airbag
33 Adaptive forward
lighting/Automatic
headlamp leveling
34 Exhaust gas
recirculation
35 Power windows/Rain
sensor/Exterior mirror
36 Climate control
37 –
38 Vacuum pump Fuses Usage
39 Fuel system control
module
40 Front windshield washer
41 –
42 Engine cooling fan
43 Windshield wipers
44 –
45 Engine cooling fan
46 –
47 Horn
48 Engine cooling fan
49 Fuel pump
50 Headlamp leveling/
Adaptive forward
lighting
51 –
52 –
53 Transmission control
module/Engine control
module
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Vehicle Care 207Fuses Usage
26 Trunk power outlet
accessory
Relays Usage
16 Trunk lid relay
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block,
if equipped, is on the left side of the
trunk behind a cover. The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
1 Convertible control
module/Right
power rail
2 –
3 Rear parking assist Fuses Usage
4 Selective catalytic
reduction system
5 –
6 –
7 Power seats
8 Convertible control
module
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Vehicle Care 229When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
1. Strap
2. Screwdriver
3. Jack
4. Wheel Wrench and Tow Eye
(In Bag)
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
0 29 .
2. Lift the load floor. 3. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the spare tire and
place it near the tire being
changed.
4. Remove the jack and tools and
place them near the tire being
changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0 227 .
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260 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0 183 .
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 179 .
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in
Canada 19299571).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood, Door, and
Trunk Lid Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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Technical Data 263
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Service Parts Identification
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Vehicle Data Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 265
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement parts. See “ Engine Specifications ”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 264 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label There may be a label on the inside
of the glove box or trunk area that
contains the following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
.
Model designation
.
Paint information
.
Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a
barcode on the certification label on
the center (B) pillar to scan for this
same information.