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coolant level should be at or above the
full cold mark. If it is not, there may
be a leak in the cooling system.
If coolant is visible but the coolant
level is not at or above the full cold
mark, see“How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank,” following.
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline
Engines
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine parts
can burn you. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if
the engine parts are hot enough.
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, the
engine could get too hot but there
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Warning (Continued)
would not be an overheat warning.
The engine could catch fire and you
or others could be burned.
{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.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific
coolant fill procedure could cause
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cause system damage. If coolant is
not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.
If no coolant is visible in the surge
tank, add coolant:
1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no
longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about one full
turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for
that to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it.

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The proper level is 1.0 mm to
19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below the
bottom of the fill hole, located on the
rear axle. Add only enough fluid to
reach the proper level.
What to Use
Refer toRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0355 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal,
and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
Check
{Warning
When you are doing this inspection,
the vehicle could move suddenly.
If the vehicle moves, you or others
could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.

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covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not allow the wiper blade arm
to touch the windshield.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. With the rear wiper in the off position, open the liftglass to
access the rear wiper arm/blade.
The rear wiper blade will not
lock in a vertical position so care
should be used when pulling it
away from the vehicle.
2. Push the release lever (2) todisengage the hook and push the
wiper arm (1) out of the blade
assembly (3).
3. Push the new blade assembly securely in the wiper arm hook
until the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position on
the glass.
Glass Replacement
If the windshield or front side glass
must be replaced, see your dealer to
determine the correct replacement
glass.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. If the windshield must be
replaced, get one that is designed for
HUD or the HUD image may look out
of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced
and the vehicle is equipped with a
front camera sensor for the Driver
Assistance Systems, a GM
replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed
according to GM specifications for
proper alignment. If it is not, these
systems may not work properly, they
may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for
proper windshield replacement.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting
and holding open the hood/trunk/
liftgate system in full open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the
hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you
or others could be seriously injured.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
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1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install it into the lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab
locks into place.
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses to protect
against an electrical system overload.
Fuses also 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, there are
some spare fuses and a fuse puller in
the left instrument panel fuse block.
The same amperage fuse can also be
borrowed. Choose some feature of the
vehicle that is not needed to use and
replace it as soon as possible.
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.

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{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
The engine compartment fuse block is
in the engine compartment, on the
driver side of the vehicle.
Lift the cover to access the fuse block.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the covers
on any electrical component.
A fuse puller is available in the left
instrument panel fuse block.

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FusesUsage
1 Electric running boards Fuses
Usage
2 Antilock brake system pump Fuses
Usage
3 Interior BEC LT1

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FusesUsage
4 Passenger motorized seat belt
5 Suspension leveling compressor
6 4WD transfer case electronic control
7 –
8 –
10 Electric parking brake/–
11 –
12 –
13 Interior BEC LT2
14 Rear BEC 1
15 –
16 –
17 Driver motorized seat belt
18 –
19 –
20 – Fuses
Usage
21 Automatic headlamp leveling/Exhaust
solenoid
22 Fuel pump
23 Integrated chassis control module
24 Real time dampening
25 Fuel pump power module
26 Active Hydraulic Assist/ Battery
regulated voltage
control
27 –
28 Upfitter 2
30 Wiper
31 Trailer interface module
32 –
33 –
34 Reverse lamps Fuses
Usage
35 Antilock brake system valve
36 Trailer brakes
38 –
39 Right trailer stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
40 Left trailer stoplamp/turn
signal lamp
41 Trailer parking lamps
42 Right parking lamps
43 Left parking lamps
44 Upfitter 3
45 Automatic level control/Run/Crank
46 –
47 Upfitter 4
49 Reverse lamps
50 –
52 –

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FusesUsage
106 –
107 Aeroshutter
108 –
109 Police upfitter
110 –
111 –
113 –
114 Front windshield washer
115 Rear window washer
116 Left cooling fan
117 Fuel pump prime
118 –
119 –
120 –
121 Right HID headlamp
122 Left HID headlamp
123 Right cooling fan Relays
Usage
9 Fuel pump
29 Upfitter 2
37 Upfitter 3
48 Upfitter 4
51 Parking lamp
64 Secondary fuel pump
72 Upfitter 1
84 Run/Crank
92 Engine control module
112 Starter
120 Fuel pump primeInstrument Panel Fuse
Block (Left)
The left instrument panel fuse block
access door is on the driver side edge
of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover to access the fuse
block.

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FusesUsage
16 Discrete logic ignition sensor
17 Video processing module
18 Mirror window module
19 Body control module 1
20 Front bolster
21 –
22 –
23 –
24 HVAC ignition/AUX HVAC ignition
25 Instrument cluster/ Ignition sensing
diagnostic module
ignition
26 Tilt column/Tilt column lock 1/SEO 1/
SEO 2
27 Data link connector/ Driver seat module Fuses
Usage
28 Passive locking, Passive theft-deterrent/HVAC
battery
29 Content theft deterrent
30 –
31 –
32 –
33 SEO/Left heated seat
34 Park enable/Electric adjustable pedal
35 –
36 Miscellaneous run crank loads
37 Heated steering wheel
38 Steering column lock 2
39 Instrument cluster battery
40 –
41 –
42 Euro trailer
43 Left door Fuses
Usage
44 Driver power seat
45 –
46 Right heated, cooled, or ventilated seat
47 Left heated, cooled, or ventilated seat
48 –
49 –
Relays Usage
50 Accessory power outlet 2
51 –
52 Retained accessory power
53 Miscellaneous run crank
54 –
55 –
56 –

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Instrument Panel Fuse
Block (Right)
The right instrument panel fuse block
access door is on the passenger side
edge of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover to access the fuse
block.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.Fuses Usage
1 –
2 –