hood release CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2020 Owners Manual

Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0163.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 151.
IntelliBeam
®System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0147.
3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0115 or
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0118.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0134.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0107.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 108.
5. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition Positions 0182.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers
0151.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0150.
8. Infotainment 0156. 9.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0157.
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 048 (If Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 0110.
12. Wireless Charging 0111 (If
Equipped).
13. USB Port. See the infotainment manual.
Auxiliary Jack. See the
infotainment manual.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0198.
Driver Mode Control Knob. See
Driver Mode Control 0200 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0227
(If Equipped).
15. Electric Parking Brake 0196.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0191.
Manual Mode 0193.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0106.
18. Horn 0107. 19.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
0106 (Out of View).
20. Cruise Control 0203.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0205
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0106
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0219 (If Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood
0 250.
22. Fog Lamps 0151 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0125.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0147.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0152.

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250 Vehicle Care
If equipped with remote vehicle
start, open the hood before
performing any service work to
prevent remote starting the vehicle
accidentally. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start 016.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0340.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
{Warning
For vehicles with auto engine
stop/start, turn the vehicle off
before opening the hood. If the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
vehicle is on, the engine will start
when the hood is opened. You or
others could be injured.
{Warning
Components under the hood can
get hot from running the engine.
To help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have
cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood
before opening.
To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with the
isymbol. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary
release lever under the front
center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever
to the right to release.
3. After you have partially lifted the hood, the gas strut system
will automatically lift the hood
and hold it in the fully open
position.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly, and all tools are
removed.

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Vehicle Care 269
Caution
Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the
windshield before turning on the
wiper system.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Slide a plastic tool under thecover and push upward to
unsnap.
2. Slide the cover toward the wiper blade tip to unhook it
from the blade assembly.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
5. Push the release lever (2) todisengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
6. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
7. To reinstall the cover, ensure that the cover hook slides into
the slot in the blade assembly.
8. Snap the cover down to secure.
Windshield Replacement
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.

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338 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0258.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 253.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.