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License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To r e p l a c e o n e o f t h e s e b u l b s :
1. Push the left end of the lampassembly toward the right.
2. Turn the lamp assembly downto remove it.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1)counterclockwise to remove itfrom the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out ofthe bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulbstraight into the bulb socketand turn the bulb socketclockwise to install it into thelamp assembly.
6. Turn the lamp assembly intothe lamp assembly openingengaging the clip side first.
7. Push on the lamp side oppositethe clip until the lamp assemblysnaps into place.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulbNumber
Back-Up Lamp W16W
Front Fog Lamp PSX24W
Front TurnSignal Lamp7444NA-M
High-BeamHeadlampHB3LL
License Plate Lamp W5W LL
Low-BeamHeadlampH11 LL
RearSidemarker LampW21W LL
Rear TurnSignal LampWY21W
Stoplamp/Taillamp W21W LL
For replacement bulbs not listedhere, contact your dealer.

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Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
1.8L Engines
The engine compartment fuse blockis on the driver side of the vehicle,near the battery.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
To a c c e s s t h e f u s e s , p r e s s t h e c l i p stogether, and lift the cover. Toreinstall the cover, push the coveruntil it is secure.
The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Mini Fuses Usage
1ABSvalve
2Sunroof
4* Rear fog lamp
5OSRVM/Powerwindow switch
6Automaticoccupantsensing/ROS
7Passiveentry/Passive start
8RVC
10–/IBS
11 R e a r w i n d o wdefogger
12 ESCL
13*–/SAI valve
14 OSRVM HTD
15 Front heated seats
16 Fuel system controlmodule 1

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Mini Fuses Usage
36 Right high-beamheadlamp
*=Ifequipped
J-CaseFusesUsage
1Frontwipers
2ABSpump
3Blower
4Run/CrankIEC
5Powerseat
6CoolingfanK4
7CoolingfanK5
9EVP
10 Start
*=Ifequipped
Relays Usage
RLY 1 Front wiper control
RLY 2* Rear fog lamp
RLY 3 Front wiper speed
RLY 4 Rear defogger
Relays Usage
RLY 5 Run/Crank
RLY 9 Cooling fan K2
RLY 10 Cooling fan K3
RLY 11 P/T
RLY 12 Start
RLY 13 A/C clutch
RLY 14 High-beamheadlamps
RLY 15 Cooling fan K1
*=Ifequipped
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block ison the underside of the driver sideinstrument panel.

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FusesUsage
IPC/AOS Instrument panelcluster/Automaticoccupant sensingdisplay
SPARE–
RUN RELAY Run relay
L/GATERELAYLiftgate relay
IRAP RELAY IRAP Relay
TRAILER2 Trailer hitch 2
CLOCK-SPRINGClock spring
HVAC2 HVAC 2
HTDSTR WHLHeated steeringwheel
SPARE–
S/ROOF SW Sunroof switch
CIGAR APO Cigar auxiliarypower outlet
FusesUsage
ESCL Electric steeringcolumn lock
RAP/ACCYRELAYRetainedaccessory power/Accessory Relay
PWR WNDWFRONTFront powerwindows
IRAP ACCY IRAP accessory
BATTCON-NECTOR
Battery connector
Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much
flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious
crash. SeeVehicle Load
Limits0178.
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{Warning
Using bias-ply tires on the
vehicle may cause the wheel
rim flanges to develop cracks
after many miles of driving.
Atireand/orwheelcouldfail
suddenly and cause a crash.
Use only radial-ply tires with
the wheels on the vehicle.
If the vehicle tires must be
replaced with a tire that does not
have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating, and
construction (radial) as the
original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate
low-pressure warning if non-TPC
Spec rated tires are installed.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor
System0257.
The Tire and Loading
Information label indicates the
original equipment tires on the
vehicle. SeeVehicle Load
Limits0178.
Different Size Tires and
Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed thatare a different size than the originalequipment wheels and tires, vehicleperformance, including its braking,ride and handling characteristics,stability, and resistance to rollovermay be affected. If the vehicle haselectronic systems such as antilockbrakes, rollover airbags, tractioncontrol, electronic stability control,or All-Wheel Drive, the performanceof these systems can also beaffected.
{Warning
If different sized wheels are used,
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
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tires not recommended for those
wheels are selected. This
increases the chance of a crash
and serious injury. Only use GM
specific wheel and tire systems
developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
GM certified technician.
SeeBuying New Tires0263andAccessories andModifications0214.
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
The following information relates
to the system developed by the
United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
are molded on the sidewalls of

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{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
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be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place, well off the road,if possible. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. SeeHazardWarning Flashers0136.
{Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
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2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or amanual transmission in1(First) or R(Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and donot restart while the vehicleis raised.
4. Do not allow passengers toremain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks,if equipped, on both sides ofthe tire at the oppositecorner of the tire beingchanged.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),use the following example as aguide to assist in the placement ofthe wheel blocks (1), if equipped.

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1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explainshow to repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
The compact spare tire and toolsare located in the storagecompartment in the rear of thevehicle. The jack and tools arestored below the spare tire.
1. Extension
2. Jack
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Strap
To a c c e s s t h e s p a r e t i r e a n d t o o l s :
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. SeeTr u n k ( S e d a n )041orLiftgate(Hatchback)043.
2. Lift the trim cover.
3. Turn the retainercounterclockwise and remove itfrom the compact spare.
4. Remove the compact sparetire. SeeCompact Spare Tire0274for more information.
5. Remove the jack and toolsfrom their container and placethem near the tire beingchanged.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. SeeIf a Tire GoesFlat0267.

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2. Remove the wheel cover, if thevehicle has one, to reach thewheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nutscounterclockwise to loosenthem. Do not remove them yet.
4. If this vehicle is the RS model,locate the front or rear jackcover on the rocker moldingnear the tire being changed.
Place your hand behind theedge of the cover on the rockermolding. Pull down and out toremove the cover.
The cover will remain attachedto the molding by a tether.
5. Place the jack at the positionmarked with a half circle.

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6. Insert the jack handle into thejack and the wheel wrenchonto the end of the jack handle.
7. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise until the lift head isfirmly contacting the properlifting point nearest the flat tire.
{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
ajack.
{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
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damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
8. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the vehicle.Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there isenough room for the compactspare tire to fit underneath thewheel well.
9. Turn the wheel nutscounterclockwise toremove them.
10. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
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rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
ascraperorwirebrushlaterto
remove all rust or dirt.
11 . R e m o v e a n y r u s t o r d i r t f r o mthe wheel bolts, mountingsurfaces, and spare wheel.
12. Place the compact spare tireon the wheel-mounting surface.

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{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.
13. Reinstall the wheel nuts.Tighten each nut by hand untilthe wheel is held againstthe hub.
14. Lower the vehicle by turningthe wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Lower thejack completely.
{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
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using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications0304for 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
0304for the wheel nut torque
specification.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly inacrisscrosssequence,asshown.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.