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Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 291
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 292
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Towing
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
See
Battery - North America 0252
and Jump Starting - North America
0 293.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0242.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0238.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 243.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0238.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0243.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0251 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0242.
7. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0260.
8. Battery - North America 0252.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 249.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0260.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0242.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering
Fluid (1.4L L4 Engine) 0248 or
Power Steering Fluid (1.8L L4
Engine) 0248.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0238.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 243.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0238.
6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See
Cooling System 0243.
7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0251 and
Hydraulic Clutch 0242.
8. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0260.
9. Battery - North America 0252.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 249. 11.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0260.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0240.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
0 235 for the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.

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Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake/clutch hydraulic
system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning light
comes on. See Brake System
Warning Light 0103. Brake fluid absorbs water over time.
Replace brake fluid at the specified
intervals to prevent increased
stopping distance. See
Maintenance
Schedule 0308.
What to Add
If the vehicle has DOT 3 brake fluid,
as indicated on the reservoir cap,
use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from
a sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0317.
If the vehicle has DOT 4 brake fluid,
as indicated on the reservoir cap,
use only new DOT 4 brake fluid from
a sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0317.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0235 for battery location.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
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Warning (Continued)
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0232.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0293 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down. Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a fluid
leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
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. For automatic transmission vehicles, 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.
For manual transmission
vehicles, put the shift lever in
Neutral, push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start
the engine. The vehicle should
start only when the clutch
pedal is pushed down all the
way to the floor. If the vehicle
starts when the clutch pedal is
not pushed all the way down,
contact your dealer for service.

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Mini Fuses Usage1 Sunroof
2 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
3 Canister Vent Solenoid (1.4L Only)
4 Not Used
5 Electronic Brake Control Module
Valve
6 Not Used
7 Not Used
8 Transmission Control Module
Battery
9 Not Used
10 Fuel System Control Module R/C (1.4L
Only)/Headlamp
Leveling
11 Rear Wiper
12 Rear Window Defogger
13 Not Used Mini Fuses Usage
14 Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
15 Fuel System Control Module Battery
(1.4L Only)
16 Heated Seat Module
17 Transmission Control Module R/C
18 Engine Control Module R/C
19 Fuel Pump (1.8L Only)
20 Not Used
21 Fan Relay (Auxiliary Fuse Block –1.4L)/
Fan 3 Relay
85 (1.8L)
22 Cold Start Pump (1.8L Only)
23 Ignition Coil/Injectors
24 Washer Pump
25 Not Used Mini Fuses Usage
26 Canister Purge Solenoid/Water
Valve Solenoid/
Oxygen Sensors –
Pre and Post/Turbo
Wastegate Solenoid
(1.4L)/Turbo Bypass
Solenoid (1.4L)/
IMTV
Solenoid (1.8L)
27 Not Used
28 Not Used
29 Engine Control Module Powertrain
Ignition 1/Ignition 2
30 Mass Air Flow Sensor
31 Left High-Beam Headlamp
32 Right High-Beam Headlamp
33 Engine Control Module Battery
34 Horn

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Mini Fuses Usage1 Body Control Module 1
2 Body Control Module 2
3 Body Control Module 3
4 Body Control Module 4
5 Body Control Module 5
6 Body Control Module 6
7 Body Control Module 7
8 Body Control Module 8
9 Discrete Logic Ignition Switch
10 Sensing Diagnostic Module Battery
11 Data Link Connector Mini Fuses Usage
12 Heater, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning MDL
13 Liftgate Relay
14 UPA Module
15 Inside Rearview Mirror
16 Not Used
17 Driver Power Window Switch
18 Rain Sensor
19 Body Control Module Regulated
Voltage Control
20 Steering Wheel Switch Backlighting
21 A/C Accessory Power Outlet
22 Cigar Lighter/DC Accessory Power
Outlet
23 Spare
24 Spare Mini Fuses Usage
25 Spare
26 Automatic Occupant Sensing Display
27 IPC/Compass Module
28 Headlamp Switch// DC Converter/Clutch
Switch
29 Spare
30 Spare
31 IPC Battery
32 Radio/Chime
33 Display
34 OnStar (If Equipped)/VLBS
S/B Fuses Usage 1 PTC 1
2 PTC 2
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Mini Fuses Usage2 Passenger Seat Power Lumbar
Switch
3 Amplifier
4 Trailer Socket
5 All-Wheel Drive Module
6 Automatic Occupant Sensing Module
7 Spare/LPG Module Battery
8 Trailer Parking Lamps
9 Spare
10 Spare/Side Blind Zone Alert Module
11 Trailer Module
12 Nav Dock
13 Heated Steering Wheel
14 Trailer Socket
15 EVP Switch Mini Fuses Usage
16 Water In Fuel Sensor
17 Inside Rearview Mirror/Regulated
Voltage Control
18 Spare/LPG Module Run/Crank
S/B Fuses Usage 1 Driver Power Seat Switch/Memory
Module
2 Passenger Power Seat Switch
3 Trailer Module
4 A/C-D/C Inverter
5 Battery
6 Headlamp Washer
7 Spare
8 Spare
9 Spare Relays Usage
1 Ignition Relay
2 Run Relay

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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0252.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0232.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
. They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 Engine Similar
1. Discharged BatteryNegative Grounding Point
2. Discharged Battery Positive Terminal
3. Good Battery Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Positive Terminal
The jump start negative grounding
point (1) for the discharged battery
is the engine block or an engine
mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as
far away from the discharged
battery as possible.

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The jump start positive terminal on
the discharged battery (2) is located
in the engine compartment on the
driver side of the vehicle.
The jump start positive terminal (4)
and negative terminal (3) are on the
battery of the vehicle providing the
jump start.
The positive jump start connection
for the discharged battery is under a
trim cover. Open the cover to
expose the terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly
and put the shift lever in
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. See
Shifting Into Park 0207 with an
automatic transmission,
or Parking 0209 with a manual
transmission.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Turn off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.