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Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps
Base Level Headlamp
Assembly
The base model vehicle has
halogen high-beam and low-beam
headlamps, an LED turn signal
lamp, and a DRL and parking lamp
on the headlamp assembly.
Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide Similar
1. Low-Beam Headlamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
High-Beam Headlamp/
Low-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 306.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb
access cover.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull straight back.
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4. Disconnect the wiring harnessconnector from the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning
clockwise.
6. Reconnect the wiring harness connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb access cover.
Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
The uplevel model vehicle has LED
high-beam and low-beam
headlamps, a DRL and parking
lamp, and a DRL position lamp on
the headlamp assembly.
Sidemarker
The vehicle has an LED
sidemarker lamp.
Front Turn Signal and
Fog Lamps
Front Turn Signal Lamp
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
1. Tilt the wheel and remove the screws on the outside of the
wheel liner.
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2. Bend the wheel liner back tomake enough space for hand
access.
3. While holding the wheel linerwith one hand and disengage
the bulb socket from the plug
connector by pulling the
retaining rib.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it
from the reflector using the
other hand.
5. Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket and replace with a
new bulb.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector by turning clockwise
and attach the plug connector. 7. Reassemble the lower cover
and front wheel liner.
Front Fog Lamp
The vehicle has LED fog lamp
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
(Uplevel)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal
and installation can cause leaks
and water intrusion which may
cause damage to the taillamp. Do
not remove the taillamp assembly
to replace a bulb. Use the tailgate
opening to access the bulb.
The stoplamp/taillamp/turn signal
lamp/side marker lamp and tailgate
inboard taillamp are LEDs. To
replace, see your dealer.
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Rear Back-Up Lamp
The Bulbs are accessible from the
underside of the vehicle.1. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it
from reflector.
2. Disengage the bulb socketfrom the plug connector by
pressing the retaining lug.
3. Remove and replace the bulb socket with bulb and attach the
plug connector.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise to
engage.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
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Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are
marked with their ampere rating.
Do not exceed the
specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit
breakers. Use of an oversized
fuse or circuit breaker can result
in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or
killed.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating. 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.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clip and lift it up.
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J-CaseFuses Usage
F63 N/A
M-case Fuses Usage
F04 FRT WPR
F30 STRTR SOL
F37 AUX OIL PUMP
F39 N/A
F43 PWR WNDW RT
F55 PWR WNDW LT
F60 DEF HTR
F61 N/A
Mini
Relays Usage
K03 RUN/CRNK
K04 REAR DEFOG
K06 STRTR PINION
K08 PT RLY
K09 FUEL HTR DSL HC Micro
Relays Usage
K01 N/A
K02 N/A
K05 STRTR SOL
K07 A/C CNTRL
K10 N/A
Ultra
Micro
Relays Usage
K11 N/AInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
on the underside of the driver side
instrument panel. To access the
fuses, open the fuse cover by
pulling out. To reinstall the cover,
insert the top tab first, then push the
cover back into its original location.
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FuseUsage
F01 LUMBAR
F02 SUNROOF Fuse
Usage
F03 VBAT_3
F04 VBAT_7
F05 VBAT_6
F06 AUTO HVAC
F07 CGM
F08 ST_WHL_HTR
F09 DISPLAY
F10 RADIO F11 ONSTAR
F12 PARK_ASSIST
F13 MAN. HVAC
F14 WL CHARGER
F15 VBAT_2
F16 VBAT_1
F17 SWC BKLT
F18 N/A
F19 N/A
F20 CLOCK SPRING
F21 OCC SEN Fuse
Usage
F22 DLC
F23 SDM
F24 IGN_SW/ESCL
F25 PWR L-GATE MDL
F26 SEC FUSE-2
F27 PWR SEAT CO-DR
F28 VBAT_8
F29 DC-DC AT
DC-DC MT
F30 PWR L-GATE MDL
F31 OSRVM
F32 FRT HS PWR-1
F33 VBAT_4
F34 FRT HS PWR-2
F35 AMPLIFIER
F36 SEC FUSE-1
F37 PWR SEAT DR
F38 DC-DC_400W
DC-DC_200W
F39 N/A
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FuseUsage
F40 HVAC_BLOWER
Circuit
Breaker Usage
CB1 N/A
CB2 APO
Relay Usage
K01 i-RAP_ACC
K02 RUN
K03 LOGISTICS
K04 N/A
K05 N/A
K06 N/ARear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block is
behind a cover on the driver side of
the rear compartment. To access
the fuses, remove the cover.
Fuse Usage
F01 N/A
F02 RDCM ELEC