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6. Verify coolant level after the engine isshut off and the coolant is cold.
If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure
Steps 1–6.
If the coolant still is not at the proper
level when the system cools down again,
see your dealer.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and
tightly secured.
Automatic Coolant Service Fill (2.0L L4
Engine Only)
If equipped, this feature assists in filling and
removing air from the cooling system after
service of components or when coolant is
added after being too low.
To activate the fill and air removal process:
1. With a cold system, disconnect the vent line from the port near the cap on the
surge tank. Add coolant to the indicated
mark on the surge tank.
2. Reconnect the vent line to the surge tank and replace the cap on the
surge tank. 3. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
4. Put the vehicle in Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions 0204.
5. Turn off the air conditioning.
6. Set the parking brake.
7. At the same time, press the accelerator and the brake for automatic transmission
vehicles for two seconds, then release.
At the end of the cycle, check the coolant
level in the surge tank and add coolant, if it
is low. Turn off the vehicle, allow the Engine
Control Module (ECM) to go to sleep, about
two minutes, and repeat steps 3-7.
Listen for pump activation and movement of
the control valves while watching the level
of the tank. If the tank empties, turn the
ignition off, carefully remove the surge tank
cap, refill to the indicated mark and repeat
steps 3-6. The fill and air removal process
will run for approximately 10 minutes.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators to warn of
the engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature
gauge on the instrument cluster. See
Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0103. The
vehicle may also display a message on the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the decision is made not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, get service help
right away. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 354.
If the decision is made to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on a level
surface. Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be running. If it
is not, do not continue to run the engine.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a leak
in the engine cooling system. This can
cause a loss of all coolant and can
damage the system and vehicle. Have
any leaks fixed right away.
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If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine
Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed
but no steam can be seen or heard, the
problem may not be too serious. Sometimes
the engine can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
.Stops after high-speed driving.
.Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no
sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest
temperature and to the highest fan
speed. Open the windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and
let the engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge is
no longer in the overheated area, the
vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the
vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. If the
warning does not come back on, continue to
drive normally and have the cooling system
checked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and
park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine
for three minutes while parked. If the
warning is still displayed, turn off the
engine until it cools down.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be
sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below
freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.
Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0265 for
reservoir location.
Caution
.Do not use washer fluid that contains
any type of water repellent coating.
This can cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
.Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze)
in the windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield washer system
and paint.
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.Do not mix water with ready-to-use
washer fluid. Water can cause the
solution to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other parts of
the washer system.
.When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer instructions
for adding water.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake linings have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake linings are worn and
new linings are needed. The sound can come
and go or can be heard all the time when
the vehicle is moving, except when applying
the brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound means
that soon the brakes will not work well.
That could lead to a crash. When the
brake wear warning sound is heard, have
the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
linings could result in costly brake
repairs.
Some driving conditions or climates can
cause a brake squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up following several
applications. This does not mean something
is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear
and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper
sequence to torque specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications 0348.
Brake pads should be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts with
new, approved replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not work
properly. The braking performance can
change in many ways if the wrong brake
parts are installed or if parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled
with GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0265 for the
location of the reservoir.
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Some 12-volt battery chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger. If available,
use the AGM setting on the charger to limit
charge voltage to 14.8 volts. Follow the
charger manufacturer's instructions.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle has a Stop/Start system to shut
off the engine to help conserve fuel. See
Stop/Start System0206.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. Always wear
eye protection. See Jump Starting - North
America 0324 for tips on working around
a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions, transfer
case fluid does not require maintenance
unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case serviced
by your dealer.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check, the
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle
facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the parking brake.
.To check the parking brake's holding
ability: With the engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
.To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
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FusesUsage
F5 DC DC Transformer 2
F6 Amplifier 1 F7 Front Blower
F8 Starter 3
F9 –
F10 –
F11 –
F12 Front Wiper
F13 Starter 2
F14 LED/Automatic Headlamp Leveling
F15 Rear Wiper 1
F16 –
F17 –
F18 Automatic Headlamp Leveling Module
F19 –
F20 –
F21 –
F22 Electronic Brake Control Module Fuses
Usage
F23 Parking/Trailer Lamps
F24 Right Trailer Stoplamp/ Turnlamp
F25 Steering Column Lock
F26 –
F27 Left Trailer Stoplamp/ Turnlamp
F28 –
F29 –
F30 Washer Pump F31 –
F32 –
F33 Fog Lamps
F34 Horn F35 –
F36 Headlamp High-Beam Left F37 Headlamp High-Beam Right
F38 Spare
F39 Transmission Control Module 1/Battery 1 Fuses
Usage
F40 Left Rear Bus Electrical Center/Ignition
F41 Instrument Cluster
F42 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Central
Gateway Module Run
Crank
F43 Head-up Display/ Reflective Light Alert
Display
F44 Electronic Brake Control Module Electric Brake
Booster/Run/Crank
F45 –
F46 –
F47 –
F48 Rear Wiper 2
F49 Interior Rearview Mirror/ Trailer/Rear Heated Seat
Run Crank
F50 Fuel Tank Zone Module Run Crank
F51 Heated Steering Wheel
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F52 Air Conditioning Clutch
F53 Coolant Pump
F54 –
F55 –
F56 Spare F57 Engine Control Module/ Ignition
F58 Transmission Control Module/Ignition
F59 Engine Control Module Battery
F60 –
F61 O2 Sensor 1/Aeroshutter/ Mass Air Flow Sensor
F62 Engine Control Module–Odd
F63 O2 Sensor 2
F64 Engine Control Module–Even
F65 Engine Control Module Powertrain 1 Fuses
Usage
F66 Engine Control Module Powertrain 2
F67 Engine Control Module Powertrain 3
F68 –
F69 –
F70 –
F71 –
F72 –
F73 –
F74 –
F75 –
F76 –
F77 –
Relays Usage
K1 Starter 1
K2 Run/Crank
K3 Starter 3
K4 LED/Automatic Headlamps Relays
Usage
K5 –
K6 –
K7 Engine Control Module
K8 Air Conditioning
K9 –
K10 Starter 2
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is inside the
center console on the passenger side of the
vehicle.
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See the fuse block cover for specific fuse
information.
Open the fuse panel door, or remove the
panel from the passenger side by pulling
it out.
See your dealer for additional assistance.
To reinstall the door, push the door back
into its original location.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Body Control Module 6 Fuses Usage
F2 Diagnostic Link/Central Gateway Module
F3 Electric Steering Column Lock
F4 –
F5 Logistics
F6 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning/
Humidity Sensor
F7 Body Control Module 3
F8 Park Aid/Electronic Range Select Hybrid
F9 Front Passenger Heated Seat
F10 Airbag/Seat Belt F11 –
F12 Amplifier 2
F13 Body Control Module 7
F14 Driver Heated Seat F15 Instrument Panel Switch Bank
F16 Sunroof
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F17 Body Control Module 1
F18 Instrument Cluster/ Heads-Up Display
F19 –
F20 Rear Seat Entertainment F21 Body Control Module 4
F22 Infotainment USB Data/ Aux Jack
F23 Body Control Module 2
F24 USB Charger/Wireless Charging
F25 Park Aid/Electronic Transmission Range
System
F26 Communication Integration Module
F27 Video/Night Vision Module
F28 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Display
F29 Radio Fuses
Usage
F30 Steering Wheel Adjustment Controls
F31 Electronic Brake Control Module Electric Brake
Booster
F32 DC AC Inverter
F33 Driver Power Seat
F34 Passenger Power Seat F35 Battery IEC 1 Feed
F36 Electric Power Steering F37 Rear Seat Entertainment/USB
Charge/Wireless
Charging Module
F38 Body Control Module 8
F39 –
Circuit Breakers/ Minifuse Usage
F40 –
F41 –
F42 Auxiliary Power Outlet (CB)/Lighter (Minifuse)Rear Compartment Fuse Block
The rear compartment fuse block is behind a
trim panel on the driver side of the rear
storage compartment.