electrical GMC ENVOY 2008 Owner's Guide

Headlamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the hood.Hood Release on page 5-11for
more information.
2. Lift the two headlamp retaining clips.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
to access the electrical connectors.4. Remove the cover from the headlamp bulb.
5. Remove the bulb socket that needs to be replaced
by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
old bulb.
7. Plug the electrical connector into the new bulb
using care not to touch the glass with your
ngers.
8. Install the new bulb into the socket and turn it
clockwise to secure.
9. Reinstall by reversing Steps 1 through 6.
10. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to
secure the headlamp assembly.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery, even
if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-66.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses. An
electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse block protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is xed or
goes away.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of res
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette
lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine
compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location.
Remove the primary cover by pressing the two locking
tabs. Remove the secondary cover by snapping off
while lifting. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, reverse
the sequence.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
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Fuses Usage
1Electrically-Controlled Air
Suspension
2Passenger Side High-Beam
HeadlampFuses Usage
3Passenger Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
4 Back-Up Trailer Lamps L6 Engine
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Fuses Usage
1Electrically-Controlled Air
Suspension
2Passenger Side High-Beam
HeadlampFuses Usage
3Passenger Side Low-Beam
Headlamp
4 Back-Up Trailer Lamps V8 Engine
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of
Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write:
GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of
your vehicle.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-40
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle...............................1-66
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-109
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-24
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-21
Air Conditioning......................................3-21, 3-23
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-34
Readiness Light..........................................3-33
Airbag System................................................1-53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-60
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-58
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-56
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-59
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-66
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-59
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-103Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-103
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-39
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-105
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-103
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-106
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Finish Damage..........................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.............................5-102
Interior Cleaning........................................5-100
Leather....................................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-106
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-107
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-105
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-20
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E
EDR .............................................................7-18
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-109
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Headlamps...............................................5-109
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-109
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-116
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-109
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System . . . 4-44
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-41
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-24
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheating................................................5-28
Reduced Power Light...................................3-46
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-103
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-82
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-96
Fluid.............................................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-29, 5-47
Front Axle......................................................5-48
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-49
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-48
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Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Low Warning Light.......................................3-49
Running Out of...........................................2-38
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-116
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-109
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-47
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-40
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Oil Pressure...............................................3-44
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-37
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-52
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-6
Gate Ajar Light...............................................3-48
Glove Box.....................................................2-57
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints..............................................1-10
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-49
Headlamps............................................3-14, 5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Electrical System.......................................5-109
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Washer......................................................3-11
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-21
Heater...........................................................3-23
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-47
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-66
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-29
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
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Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-109
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Reduced Engine Light..................................3-46
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-22
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-14
Privacy..........................................................7-18
Event Data Recorders..................................7-18
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-28
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-19
Radios..........................................................3-65
Radio(s)........................................................3-66
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-87
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-100
Reception.................................................3-102Radios (cont.)
Setting the Clock.........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-101
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Axle......................................................5-46
Locking........................................................ 4-5
Rear Climate Control System............................3-28
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Floor Storage Lid....................................2-59
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-100
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-87
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-11
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-44
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®and Compass.................................2-39
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display . . . 2-41
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-39
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-39
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-7
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-40
Reduced Engine Power Light............................3-46
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
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