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away from moving engine
parts. If you do not it could be
damaged.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
When the ignition is turned from on
to off, the following features (if
equipped) will continue to function
for up to 10 minutes, or until the
driver door is opened. These
features will also work when the
ignition is in RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY:
. Infotainment System
. Power Windows (during RAP
this functionality will be lost
when any door is opened)
. Sunroof (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when
any door is opened)
. Auxiliary Power Outlet .
Audio System
. OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See
Parking Brake 0164.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button
on the shift lever and pushing
the lever all the way toward the
front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
SeeShifting Into Park 0156.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is firmly set before
you leave it. After you have moved
the shift lever into P (Park), hold the
brake pedal down. Then see if you
can move the shift lever away from
P (Park) without first pressing the
button on the shift lever. If you can,
it means that the shift lever was not
fully locked into P (Park).
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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0196.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0192.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 197.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0192.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0197.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes 0202.
7. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0213.
8. Battery - North America 0204.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 201.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0213.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0194.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially
prior to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0
191 for the location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the
oil level.
Follow these guidelines:
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground.
Check the engine oil level after
the engine has been off for at
least two hours. Checking the
engine oil level on steep grades
or too soon after engine shutoff
can result in incorrect readings.
Accuracy improves when
checking a cold engine prior to
starting. Remove the dipstick
and check the level.
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Mini Fuses Usage10 Headlamp leveling switch/Headlamp
leveling motor/Rear
vision camera/
Interior rearview
mirror
11 Rear wiper
12 Rear window defogger
13 Power lumbar switch
14 Exterior mirror heater
15 Fuel system control module battery
16 Heated seat module/ Memory module
17 TIM DC DC converter/Fuel
system control
module RC/
Compass module Mini Fuses Usage
18 Engine control module RC/
Transmission control
module RC/
FICM RC
19 Fuel pump
20 –
21 Fan relay (auxiliary BEC)
22 –
23 Ignition coil/ Injector coil
24 Washer pump
25 Automatic headlamp leveling
26 EMS Var 1
27 –/Auxiliary
heater pump
28 –/Engine control
module powertrain/
Ignition 3
29 Engine control module powertrain/
Ignition 1/Ignition 2 Mini Fuses Usage
30 EMS Var 2
31 Left high-beam headlamp
32 Right high-beam headlamp
33 Engine control module battery
34 Horn
35 A/C clutch
36 Front fog lamps
J-Case Fuses Usage
1 Electronic brake control module pump
2 Front wiper
3 Linear power module blower
4 IEC RC
5 –
7 –/Starter solenoid
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J-CaseFuses Usage
8 Cooling fan low –mid
9 Cooling fan –high
10 EVP 11 Starter solenoid/ Starter pinion
U-Micro Relays Usage
2 Fuel pump
4 –/Auxiliary
heater pump
HC-Micro Relays Usage
7 Starter/Starter pinion
10 Starter solenoid
Mini Relays Usage 1 Run/Crank
3 Cooling fan –mid
5 Powertrain relay Mini Relays Usage
8 Cooling fan –low
HC-Mini Relays Usage
6 Cooling fan –high
Auxiliary Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clips and lift it up.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the relays and features
shown.
Relays Usage
01 Electric vacuum pump
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FusesUsage
F14 Central gateway module
F15 Lane departure warning/GENTEX
F16 Adaptive forward lighting module
F17 Electrical steering column lock
F18 Park assist module/ Side blind zone alert
F19 Body control module/Regulated
voltage control
F20 Clock spring
F21 A/C/Accessory power outlet/PRNDL
F22 Auxiliary power outlet/DC center
F23 HVAC module/ICS
F24 –
F25 OnStar module/ Eraglonass Fuses
Usage
F26 Heated steering wheel
F27 Instrument cluster/ Auxiliary heater/
Auxiliary virtual
image display
F28 Trailer feed 2
F29 Infotainment system
F30 DC/DC 400W
F31 Instrument cluster module battery
F32 Silver box audio module/Navigation
F33 Trailer feed 1
F34 Passive entry/ Passive start
Midi Fuses Usage MD01 Positive temperature coefficient S/B Fuses Usage
S/B01 Passenger power seat
S/B02 –
S/B03 Front power windows
S/B04 Rear power windows
S/B05 Logistic mode relay
S/B06 Driver power seat
S/B07 –
S/B08 Trailer interface module
Relays Usage
RLY01 Accessory/Retained accessory power
RLY02 Liftgate
RLY03 –
RLY04 –
RLY05 Logistic mode