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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.
There is a fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse block. See
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0302. It can be used to easily
remove fuses from the fuse block.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, see Engine
Compartment Fuse Block 0302 and
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0306.Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is on the driver side of the engine
compartment.
There is a fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse block. It can be
used to easily remove fuses from
the fuse block.
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.Fuses Usage
1 –
2 –
3 Antilock brake system pump
5 AC DC inverter
6 Trunk
7 Anti-theft warning siren/Horn
8 Window/Mirror/Seats
9 Electric brake boost
10 AOS/Airbag–HEV 11 DC DC battery 1
12 Rear defogger
13 Heated mirrors
14 –
15 Passive entry/Passive start
16 Front wiper
17 Passenger power seat Fuses Usage
18 Antilock brake system valve
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Parking lamp
23 Active headlamp leveling
24 –
26 Transmission control module/Ignition
27 Instrument panel/ body/Ignition
28 –
29 Regulated voltage control/Ventilation
30 Malfunction indicator lamp/SS
32 CVS
33 Front heated seat
34 BSM/ESS fan
35 Body control module 6/Body control
module 7 Fuses Usage
36 Fuel module
38 –
39 –
40 Steering column lock
41 –
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Active headlamp leveling
45 –
46 Engine control module/Ignition
47 –
48 Electric brake boost–HEV
49 DC DC battery 2
50 –
51 –
52 –
53 –
54 –
55 –
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FusesUsage
56 Starter motor
57 Transmission auxiliary pump
58 –
59 High-beam headlamps
60 Cooling fan
61 –
62 –
63 –
65 Air conditioning–HEV
67 –
68 –
69 Right low-beam HID headlamp
70 Left low-beam HID headlamp
72 Starter pinion
74 – Fuses
Usage
75 Engine control module main
76 Powertrain off engine
78 Horn
79 Washer pump
81 Transmission control module/Engine control
module
82 –
83 Ignition coil
84 Powertrain on engine
85 Engine control module switch 2
86 Engine control module switch 1
87 SAI reaction pump
88 Aeroshutter
89 Headlamp washer
91 – Fuses
Usage
92 Traction power inverter module/Motor
generator unit pump
93 Active headlamp leveling
95 SAI reaction solenoid
96 Fuel heater
97 –
99 Coolant pump
Relays Usage
4 AC DC inverter
20 Rear defogger
25 Front wiper control
31 Run/Crank
37 Front wiper speed
42 Transmission auxiliary pump
64 Starter motor
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RelaysUsage
66 Powertrain
71 Low-beam HID headlamps
73 Air conditioning
80 Starter pinion/Starter motor
90 SAI reaction solenoid
94 Headlamp washer
98 SAI reaction pumpInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
on the driver side of the instrument
panel. To access the fuses: 1. Pull out at the center of the right edge, and swing the cover
out and to the left.
2. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the
tabs on the left edge, and press the
cover into place.
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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Left power windows
F2 Right power windows
F3 –
F4 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
blower Fuses Usage
F5 Body control module 2
F6 Left rear heated seat
F7 Right rear heated seat
F8 Body control module 3
F9 Engine control module/Rear battery
F10 Body control module 2 (w/ Stop/Start option) Fuses Usage
F11 –
F12 –
F13 –
F14 –
F15 Transmission control module (w/ Stop/Start
option)
F16 Amplifier
F17 Seat power lumbar
F18 OnStar
F19 –
F20 Body control module 1
F21 Body control module 4
F22 –
F23 Electric steering column lock –China
and Russia only
F24 Airbag
F25 Data link connector
F26 –
F27 AC DC inverter
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FusesUsage
F28 –
F29 Body control module 8
F30 Overhead console
F31 Steering wheel controls
F32 –
F33 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F34 Gateway
F35 –
F36 Wireless charger
F37 Front accessory power outlets/
Cigarette lighter –
China only
F38 OnStar
F39 Display
F40 Obstacle detection
F41 Body control module 1 (w/ Stop/Start option)
F42 Radio
CB1 – Fuses
Usage
CB2 Console accessory power outlet
Relays Usage
K1 –
K2 Retained accessory power
K3 –
K4 –
K5 –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. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0212.
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Press=to:
. Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems. .
Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.