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244 Vehicle Care
Micro Fuses UsageF02 CLSTR
F03 N/A
F06 OSRVM DEFOG F07 L/GATE RELSE
F08 N/A
F09 VENT SEAT F10 N/A F11 N/A
F12 N/A
F14 ISRVM REAR VIEW CAMERA F15 N/A
F16 HDLP LVL F17 N/A
F18 FTZM
F19 N/A
F20 N/A F22 TRLR ST/TRN LT - TRLR
F24 ESCL F25 ECM TCM RUN/CRNK Micro Fuses Usage
F26 FRT/REAR WSW PUMPF27 IGN COIL-GAS
F28 AERO SH
F29 AHL AFL MDL F31 ECM PT2
F32 ENG COMP2
F33 RVC
F34 FRT FOG LP F35 ENG COMP1
F36 ECM PT1
F38 TRLR PRK LAMP - TRLR
F40 N/A F41 REAR WPR
F42 HORN
F44 REAR WPR PRK F45 A/C CLTCH
F46 N/A F47 ECM BATT-GAS
F49 HDLP HI LH Micro Fuses Usage
F50 N/AF51 HDLP HI RH
F52 TRLR ST/TRN RT - TRLR
F53 AUX WATER PUMP
F54 PEPS
F56 CNSTR VENT SOL-GAS F57 N/A
F58 TCM BATT
Spare Fuses Usage SF01 SPARE
SF02 SPARE
SF03 SPARE
SF04 SPARE SF05 SPARE
SF06 SPARE
ET Fuses Usage F48 N/A
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Service and Maintenance 287
Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
0 223.
.When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
earliest convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air filter
is replaced. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0224.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Passenger compartment air filter
replacement (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). More frequent
replacement may be needed if the vehicle
is driven in areas with heavy traffic, poor
air quality, areas with high dust levels or
are sensitive to environmental allergens.
Filter replacement may also be needed if
you notice reduced airflow, windows
fogging up, or odors. Your local GM
Service location can help you determine
when it is the right time to replace your
filter. Every 96 000 km (60,000 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots.
Every 161 000 km (100,000 mi)
.Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0236.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
.Change rear axle fluid, if equipped with
AWD. Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case
and/or axles and should be replaced.
.Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System 0226.
.1.2L L3 LIH Engine —Replace the timing
belt, timing belt tensioner, and oil pump.
Severe Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance*
.Public service, military, or commercial use
vehicles to include the following:
‐ Ambulances, police cars, and
emergency rescue vehicles.
‐ Civilian vehicles such as light duty
pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger
cars that are used in military
applications.
‐ Recovery vehicles such as tow trucks
and flatbed single vehicle carriers or
any vehicle that is consistently used in
towing trailers or other loads.
‐ High use commercial vehicles such as
courier delivery vehicles, private
security patrol vehicles, or any vehicles
that operate on a 24–hour basis.
‐ Any vehicle consistently operated in a
high sand or dust environment such as
those used on oil pipelines and similar
applications.
.Vehicles that are regularly used for short
trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less.
The oil life indicator will show you when
to change the oil and filter. Under severe
conditions the indicator may come on
before 12 000 km (7,500 mi).