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Question posted by Lewislatoya10 on April 8th, 2013

My Check Engine Light Came On And Esc Off Is Flashing On The Dash.

The engine sputters and my battery has just been replaced, my oil change is up to date as well as a tour rent tune up. The esc off flashes periodically and this began when it rained. 

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Owner's Manual - Page 87

... the remote vehicle start feature, it may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. The check engine light is disabled through the DIC. The hazard warning flashers are shipped from the factory ... on . See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-38. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is low. • Two remote vehicle starts, or one time with...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

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Owner's Manual - Page 168

... the replacement of the original tires with every ignition cycle. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. This system assists the service technician in a failure to costly repairs not covered by your dealer/retailer. 3-38 If the check engine light...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

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Owner's Manual - Page 175

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Owner's Manual - Page 177

... This message displays if the starting of the engine is active. ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is operating. Have the tire pressures checked and set to your vehicle has Electronic Stability Control (ESC), this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the DIC, stop as soon as possible...
Owner's Manual - Page 265

... the minimum amount of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help correct and prevent most cases, you should not have to add anything to contain...these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. To help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. We recommend that help keep fuel...
Owner's Manual - Page 268

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Owner's Manual - Page 275

... Surge Tank. G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. C. D. E. Pressure Cap. H. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-42. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-29. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). J. Engine Oil Fill Cap. I. See Engine Coolant on page 5-102. 5-17 F. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Brakes on page 5-21. See Cooling System on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 277

... on page 5-42. C. See Battery on page 5-36. Engine Oil Fill Cap. E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-39. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21. See Cooling System on page 5-26. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-28. D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-29. See "Brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 279

.... Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on page 5-21. See "Brake Fluid" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-39. J. Underhood Fuse Block. B. Engine Oil Dipstick. F. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View). See Battery on page 5-102. In order to check the engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 282

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Owner's Manual - Page 283

... be unhealthy for at least one second to Do with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. After changing the engine oil, reset the system: 1. Whenever the oil is changed , reset the system so it to a CHANGE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system. Press and hold both the INFO and reset buttons for your...
Owner's Manual - Page 284

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Owner's Manual - Page 355

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Owner's Manual - Page 373

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Owner's Manual - Page 376

...can be performed at the intervals specified to check the engine oil regularly and keep the engine oil at each engine oil change. (l) Visually inspect belt for what to the vehicle...;uid if necessary. 6-8 Replace belt if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-29. Be sure any necessary repairs are added to use. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX...
Owner's Manual - Page 409

Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Lamp ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child ...Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Convenience Net ...2-51 Coolant Engine ...5-29 Engine Temperature Gage ...3-37 Engine Temperature Warning Light ...3-36 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-33 Cooling System ...5-28 Courtesy Transportation ...7-10...
Owner's Manual - Page 411

...Exhaust ...2-35 Oil ...5-21 Oil Life System ...5-24 Engine (cont.) Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...Overheating ...Starting ...Entry/Exit Lighting ...Event Data Recorders ...Extender, Safety Belt ... 5-36 5-34 2-24 3-16 7-18 1-32 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-26 Finish Damage ...5-96 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-75 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-76 Flat...
Owner's Manual - Page 414

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