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198 Vehicle Care
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 257
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
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 0218
and Jump Starting - North
America 0258.
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.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0208.
2. Engine Cover 0204.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil0204.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0204.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0217.
6. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0226.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0258. 8. Remote Negative (−) Terminal.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0258.
9. Battery - North America 0218
(Out of View).
10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0210.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0216.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0208.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4
Engine) 0215 orPower
Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine) 0215.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0204.
4. Engine Cover 0204.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil0204.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0217.
7. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0226.
8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0258.
9. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0258.
10. Battery - North America 0218
(Out of View). 11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0210.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0216.
Engine Cover
Engine Cover 3.6L V6
1. Oil Fill Cap
2. Engine Cover Bolt
3. Engine Cover
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Remove the engine cover
bolt (2).
3. Raise the engine cover (3) to release from the retainers.
4. Lift and remove the engine cover.
5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall engine cover.
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:
.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.

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{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 fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See Brake System Warning
Light 0105.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0274.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0283.
{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 GM approved 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
0201 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
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0198.
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 0258 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.

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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. 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.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
While parked and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position.
.The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park).
. The ignition key should come
out only in LOCK/OFF.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.J-CaseFuses Usage
1 Cooling fan 1
2 Cooling fan 2
3 Brake booster
4 Power windows– right J-Case
Fuses Usage
5 Memory seat module
6 Power seat–left
7 Instrument panel fuse block 1
8 Rear defogger
9 Starter
10 AIR pump motor J-Case
Fuses Usage
11 Instrument panel fuse block 2
12 Sunroof
13 Antilock brake system pump
14 Instrument panel fuse block 3
15 Power windows–left
16 Antilock brake system module
17 Transmission control module battery
18 Trailer parking light
19 AIR pump solenoid
20 Engine control module battery
21 Canister vent
22 Trailer–left side (if equipped)
23 Liftgate module
24 Power lumbar

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J-CaseFuses Usage
25 Trailer–right side (if equipped)
26 Rear accessory power outlet
27 Memory mirror module
28 Regulated voltage control battery
sensor
29 Front wiper
30 Rear wiper
31 A/C
32 Rear latch
33 Heated mirrors
34 Horn
35 High-beam headlamp–right
36 High-beam headlamp–left
37 Ignition coil–even
38 Ignition coil–odd
39 Windshield washer J-Case
Fuses Usage
40 Front fog lamps
41 Post catalytic converter O2 sensor
42 Engine control module
43 Pre-catalytic converter O2 sensor
44 Transmission control module
45 Mirror
46 Fuel system control module ignition
47 –
48 Rear drive module
49 Lift gate module logic
50 Instrument panel fuse block ignition
51 Heated seat–front
52 Fuel system control module J-Case
Fuses Usage
53 Engine control module
54 Rear vision camera
55 Electric power steering
56 AIR pump solenoid
57 Brake booster
58 Cooling fan low
59 Headlamp high-beam
60 Cooling fan control
61 Wiper On/Off control
62 A/C
63 Rear defogger
64 Wiper speed
65 Fog lamps
66 Engine control
67 Starter
68 Run/Crank
69 Cooling fan high

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Mini Fuses Usage1 Steering wheel dimming
2 –
3 –
4 Body control module 1
5 Infotainment
6 Body control module 7
7 Noise control module
8 Body control module 4
9 Radio
10 –
11 Rear parking assist module
12 HVAC/Battery
13 Auxiliary power front
14 HVAC/Ignition
15 Display Mini Fuses Usage
16 Body control module 5
17 Auxiliary power rear
18 Instrument panel ignition
19 Universal garage door opener
20 Body control module 6
21 –
22 Sensing/Diagnostic module ignition
23 Front camera
24 –
25 Transmission gear shift position
indicator
26 –
27 –
28 –
29 Front blower motor
30 Body control module 3 Mini Fuses Usage
31 Amplifier
32 Discrete logic ignition switch
33 Communications integration module
34 Body control module 2
35 Sensing/Diagnostic module battery
36 Data link connect
37 Instrument panel battery
38 Passenger sensing system module
39 –
40 Body control module 8
41 Logistic relay (if equipped)
42 Retained accessory power relay

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Caution
Tire chains will not fit the compact
spare. Using them can damage
the vehicle and the chains. Do not
use tire chains on the compact
spare.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, seeBattery - North
America 0218.
Jump starting can be used on
vehicles with run-down batteries by
using jumper cables and another
vehicle.
{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 0198.
{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.
{Warning
Using an open flame 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.
Be sure the battery has enough
water. You do not need to add
water to the battery installed in (Continued)

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Warning (Continued)
your new vehicle. But if a battery
has filler caps, be sure the right
amount of fluid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that
first. If you do not, explosive gas
could be present.
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.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely. Ignoring these steps
could result in costly damage to the
vehicle that would not be covered
by the warranty.
Trying to start the vehicle by
pushing or pulling it will not work,
and it could damage the vehicle.
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.
Caution
If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct order,
making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other
metal.
1. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
2. Remote Negative (−) Terminal
1. The vehicle used to jump start must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground.
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.