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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs
2. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) Bulb
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws and lift off thelamp assembly.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.
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.
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.
To check a fuse, look at the band inside the
fuse. If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad
fuse with a fuse of the identical size and
rating.
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1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to
use the jack and change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Crew Cab
To access and remove the jack and tools:
1. Lift the rear seat to access the tool bag.
2. Remove the straps to remove thetool bag.
3. Fold the rear seat to access the jack.
4. Turn the knob on the jack (2) counterclockwise to lower the jack head
to release the jack from its holder.
5. Turn the wing nut (1) counterclockwise to remove the jack and wheel blocks.
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Extended Cab
1. Jack Cover
2. Tool Bag Cover
To access and remove the jack and tools:1. Pull the bottom of the jack cover (1) forward to remove it.
2. Pull the lower access pocket forward and then upward to remove the tool bag
cover (2).
3. Turn the knob on the jack (1)counterclockwise to lower the jack head
to release the jack from its holder.
4. Turn the wing nut (2) counterclockwise to remove the jack and wheel blocks.
5. Turn the wing nut (3) counterclockwise to remove the tool bag.
Use the jack handle extensions and the
wheel wrench to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down for All Except ZR2 Models. Valve Stem
Pointed Up for ZR2 Models.)
2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
3. Hoist Cable
4. Hoist Assembly
5. Hoist Shaft
6. Jack Handle Extensions
7. Wheel Wrench
8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper.
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Insert the ignition key, turn, and pull
straight out to remove the spare tire
lock (8), if equipped.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) and thetwo jack handle extensions (6), as shown.
3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) ofthe extension through the hole (9) in the
rear bumper.
Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel
wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (10) connects to the hoist
shaft. The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground.
Continue to turn the wheel wrench until
the spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.
5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle withsome slack in the cable to access the
tire/wheel retainer.
Tilt the retainer and pull it through the
center of the wheel along with the cable
and spring.
7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions
to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle.
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1. Jack
2. Wheel Blocks
3. Jack Handle
4. Jack Handle Extensions
5. Wheel Wrench
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat 0286.
2. If the wheel has a center cap that covers
the lug nuts, place the chisel end of the
wheel wrench in each of the slots in the
cap, and gently pry it out.
3. Use the wheel wrench and turn itcounterclockwise to loosen the wheel
nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Front Position —ZR2 Models
4. For ZR2 Models, position the jack under the control arm, as shown.
Front Position —All Except ZR2 Models
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For all other Models, position the jack
under the vehicle, as shown.
If the flat tire is on the front of the
vehicle, position the jack on the
depression in the vehicle's frame, behind
the flat tire.
Rear Position
5. If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle about 5 cm
(2 in) inboard of the shock absorber
bracket.
Make sure that the jack head is
positioned so that the rear axle is resting
securely between the grooves that are
on the jack head.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted
on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, you could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To
help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
{Warning
The jack has a feature to limit its travel
to prevent overextension. When the
height limit is reached, an increase in
resistance if felt when attempting to
raise the jack farther. Raising the jack
past the height limit can damage the jack
pin and cause the jack to lock into an
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overextended position or not lower fully.
Do not attempt to force the jack higher
once the height limit is reached.
6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire to fit under the
wheel well.
7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take offthe flat tire.
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{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare
wheel.
9. Install the spare tire.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts
because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a
crash.
10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the
wheel.
11. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the
nuts until the wheel is held against
the hub.
12. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack
completely.
{Warning
If wheel studs are damaged, they can
break. If all the studs on a wheel broke,
the wheel could come off and cause a
crash. If any stud is damaged because of
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a loose-running wheel, it could be that all
of the studs are damaged. To be sure,
replace all studs on the wheel. If the stud
holes in a wheel have become larger, the
wheel could collapse in operation. Replace
any wheel if its stud holes have become
larger or distorted in any way. Inspect
hubs and hub‐piloted wheels for damage.
Because of loose running wheels, piloting
pad damage may occur and require
replacement of the entire hub, for proper
centering of the wheels. When replacing
studs, hubs, wheel nuts or wheels, be
sure to use GM original equipment parts.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off. The
wheel nuts should be tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when using
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accessory locking wheel nuts. See
Capacities and Specifications0328 for
original equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper torque
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications 0328 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
13. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown, by turning the
wheel wrench clockwise.
When reinstalling the regular wheel and tire,
also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap
on the wheel and push it into place until it
seats. The cap may only go on one way. Be
sure to line up any tabs on the center cap
with corresponding indentations on the
wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
{Warning
Failure to follow these tire storage
instructions carefully could result in
personal injury or property damage if the
hoist cable fails or if the tire comes loose.
Make sure the tire is stored securely
before driving.
Caution
Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat
tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem
pointing up can damage the wheel.
Always stow the wheel with the valve
stem pointing down and have the wheel/
tire repaired as soon as possible.
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4. Insert the hoist end (10) through thehole (9) in the rear bumper and onto the
hoist shaft.
Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel
wrench.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel
opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot
overtighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely andflush in the radius (2) of the spare tire
support bracket (1). Push, pull, and then try to turn the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the
cable.
Repeat this tightness check procedure
when checking the spare tire pressure
according to the scheduled maintenance
information or any time the spare tire is
handled due to service of other
components.
Correctly Stored
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352 Index
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Connected Services
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 202
Control Light
Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162, 164
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 336
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Customer Information
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 338
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 331
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . .134
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Driver
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . 93, 96
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driving Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 219
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175