Table Of Contents - GMC 2013 Savana Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Introduction3
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart4
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry System10
Remote Vehicle Start10
Starting The Vehicle10
Door Locks11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Manual Door Locks11
Power Door Locks11
Windows12
Manual Windows12
Power Windows12
Seat Adjustment12
Power Seats13
Reclining Seatbacks13
Safety Belts13
Airbag On-Off Switch14
Passenger Sensing System14
Mirror Adjustment15
Exterior Mirrors15
Interior Mirror15
Steering Wheel Adjustment16
Interior Lighting16
Dome Lamps16
Dome Off16
Exterior Lighting17
Windshield Wiper/Washer17
Reading Lamps17
Climate Controls18
Transmission19
Range Selection Mode19
Vehicle Features20
Storing A Favorite Station20
Setting The Clock21
Satellite Radio21
Portable Audio Devivces21
Bluetooth22
Steering Wheel Controls22
Cruise Control23
Navigation System23
Rear Vision Camera23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist23
Performance And Maintenance24
Power Outlets24
Stabilitrak System24
Tire Pressure Monitor25
Fuel E8525
Driving For Better Fuel Economy25
Resetting The Oil Life System25
Onstar26
Keys, Doors And Windows27
Keys27
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle29
Battery Replacement30
Cargo Door Relocking33
Delayed Locking33
Automatic Door Locks33
Lockout Protection33
Safety Locks34
Doors34
Side Door34
Sliding Door35
Rear Doors36
Vehicle Security37
Immobilizer37
Immobilizer Operation37
To Program The New Key38
Convex Mirrors39
Manual Mirrors39
Trailer-Tow Mirrors39
Power Mirrors39
Interior Mirrors40
Heated Mirrors40
Manual Rearview Mirror40
Express Down41
Swing-Out Windows42
Enhanced Technology Glas42
Sun Visors43
Visor Vanity Mirror43
Seats And Restraints45
Head Restraints46
Front Seats46
Power Seat Adjustment46
Rear Seats48
Removing The Rear Seat48
Reinstalling The Rear Seats50
Why Safety Belts Work52
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts53
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly53
Lap Shoulder Belt54
Safety Belt Height Adjuster55
Safety Belt Pretensioners56
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides56
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy58
Safety Belt Extender58
Safety System Check58
Safety Belt Care59
Airbag System60
Where Are The Airbags?62
When Should An Airbag Inflates?63
Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Airbags64
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?65
How Does An Airbag Restrain?65
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint72
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation74
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle74
Airbag System Check76
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash76
Child Restraints77
Older Children77
Infants And Young Children79
Child Restraint Systems81
Rear-Facing Infant Seat81
Forward-Facing Child Seat81
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle82
Where To Put The Restraint83
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint83
Lower Anchors85
Top Tether Anchor85
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash90
Securing Child Restraints91
Storage101
Storage Compartments101
Front Storage101
Instruments And Controls103
Table Of Contents103
Radio104
Horn105
Compass106
Windshield Washer106
Compass Zone106
Compass Variance (Zone)107
Compass Calibration107
Clock108
Am/Fm Radio108
Compass Calibration Procedure108
Radio With Cd/Mp3108
Changing The Time And Date Default Settings109
Cigarette Lighter109
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators110
Ashtrays110
Instrument Cluster111
Speedometer112
Trip Odometer112
Fuel Gauge112
Engine Oil Pressure113
Gauge113
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge114
Voltmeter Gauge115
Safety Belt Reminders116
Airbag Readiness Light116
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light116
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light116
Airbag On-Off Light117
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator118
Charging System Light119
Malfunction Indicator Lamp119
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs121
Light On Steady121
Brake System Warning Light122
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light123
Tow/Haul Mode Light123
Stabilitrak ® Off Light123
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light124
Tire Pressure Light124
Engine Oil Pressure Light125
Low Fuel Warning Light125
Security Light125
High-Beam On Light126
Cruise Control Light126
Information Displays126
Driver Information126
Center (Dic)126
Dic Buttons127
Dic Operation And Displays127
Trip/Fuel Menu Items128
Trip Odometers128
Fuel Range128
Average Economy129
Fuel Used129
Timer129
Digital Tachometer129
Vehicle Information Menu Items130
Park Assist130
Tire Pressure130
Units130
Vehicle Messages131
Engine Hours131
Relearn Tire Positions131
Calibrate Compass131
Brake System Messages132
Door Ajar Messages132
Compass Messages132
Driver Door Open132
Engine Cooling System Messages133
Passenger Door Open133
Right Rear Door Open133
Engine Overheated Idle Engine133
Engine Oil Messages134
Engine Power Messages134
Engine Oil Low Add Oil134
Engine Power Is Reduced134
Fuel System Messages135
Key And Lock Messages135
Lamp Messages135
Object Detection System135
Ride Control System136
Park Assist Off136
Service Park Assist136
Service Stabilitrak136
Messages136
Airbag System Messages137
Security Messages137
Service Vehicle Messages137
Wait To Start137
Tire Messages138
Service Vehicle Soon138
Tire Learning Active138
Transmission Messages139
Vehicle Reminder Messages139
Grade Braking Disabled139
Grade Braking On139
Vehicle Personalization140
Entering The Feature Settings Menu140
Feature Settings Menu Items140
Display In English140
Auto Door Lock141
Auto Door Unlock141
Remote Door Lock142
Remote Door Unlock142
Delay Door Lock143
Exit Lighting143
Approach Lighting143
Chime Volume144
Factory Settings144
Exit Feature Settings144
Exiting The Feature Settings Menu145
Lighting147
Exterior Lamp Controls147
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder148
Flash To Pass148
Daytime Running Lamps148
Automatic Headlamp System149
Hazard Warning Flashers150
Turn And Lane-Change Signals150
Lights On With Wipers150
Turn Signal On Chime151
Instrument Panel Illumination Control151
Dome Lamp Override151
Lighting Features152
Entry/Exit Lighting152
Battery Load Management152
Battery Power Protection153
Infotainment System155
Theft-Deterrent Feature156
Navigation/Radio System156
Using The Radio159
Setting The Tone160
Radio Messages160
Am-Fm Radio161
Finding A Station161
Setting Preset Stations161
Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite162
Radio Reception164
Fm Stereo164
Am164
Cellular Phone Usage164
Fixed Mast Antenna165
Fixed Mast Antenna (Care)165
Audio Players165
Cd Player165
Care Of Cds166
Inserting A Cd166
Ejecting A Cd166
Playing A Cd166
Mp3 Supported Files167
Format167
Root Directory168
Empty Folder168
Order Of Play168
File System And Naming168
Playing An Mp3169
Auxiliary Devices170
Cd Player Messages170
Using The Auxiliary Input Jack170
Using The Usb Port171
Usb Support171
Usb Supported Devices171
Connecting A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod172
Using Softkeys To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod173
Phone175
Voice Recognition175
Audio System176
Bluetooth Controls176
Pairing176
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones177
Deleting A Paired Phone177
Connecting To A Different Phone177
Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers178
Using The Store Command178
Using The Digit Store Command178
Using The Delete Command178
Listing Stored Numbers179
Using The List Command179
Making A Call179
Calling 911 Emergency179
Receiving A Call180
Call Waiting180
Three-Way Calling180
Ending A Call180
Voice Pass-Thru181
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Tones181
Clearing The System181
Climate Control Systems183
Rear Window Defogger185
Rear Heating System186
Aux186
Rear Climate Control System187
Temperature Control188
Air Delivery Mode Control188
Air Vents189
Operation Tips189
Driving And Operating191
Driving Information192
Distracted Driving192
Defensive Driving193
Drunk Driving193
Control Of A Vehicle193
Braking193
Steering194
Hydraulic Power Steering194
Off-Road Recovery194
Steering In Emergencies194
Loss Of Control195
Driving On Wet Roads195
Skidding195
Highway Hypnosis196
Hill And Mountain Roads196
Hydroplaning196
Other Rainy Weather Tips196
Winter Driving197
Driving On Snow Or Ice197
Blizzard Conditions198
If The Vehicle Is Stuck199
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out199
Vehicle Load Limits200
Tire And Loading Information Label200
Starting And Operating204
Add-On Equipment204
New Vehicle Break-In204
Ignition Positions205
Starting The Engine206
Fast Idle System208
Engine Heater208
Retained Accessory Power209
Shifting Into Park209
Torque Lock210
Shifting Out Of Park210
Parking Over Things That Burn211
Engine Exhaust211
Running The Vehicle While Parked212
Automatic Transmission212
Normal Mode Grade Braking215
Manual Mode218
Low Traction Mode218
Tow/Haul Mode219
Drive Systems220
Brakes220
All-Wheel Drive220
Using Abs221
Braking In Emergencies221
Parking Brake221
Traction Control Operation223
Locking Rear Axle224
Setting Cruise Control225
Resuming A Set Speed225
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control225
Using Cruise Control On Hills226
Ending Cruise Control226
Erasing Speed Memory226
Guidelines229
Rvc Location230
Fuel231
Gasoline231
Recommended Fuel232
Gasoline Specifications232
California Fuel Requirements233
Fuels In Foreign Countries233
Fuel Additives233
Filling The Tank235
Filling A Portable Fuel Container236
Towing237
General Towing Information237
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips237
Driving With A Trailer237
Following Distance238
Passing238
Backing Up238
Making Turns238
Parking On Hills239
Trailer Towing239
Leaving After Parking On A Hill239
Maintenance When Trailer Towing239
Weight Of The Trailer240
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue243
Towing Equipment244
Total Weight On The Vehicle's Tires244
Hitches244
Safety Chains245
Trailer Brakes245
Trailer Wiring Harness245
Conversions And Add-Ons247
Add-On Electrical Equipment247
Vehicle Care249
General Information250
Vehicle Checks251
Accessories And Modifications251
Hood252
To Open The Hood252
Engine Compartment Overview253
Engine Oil254
Checking Engine Oil254
When To Add Engine Oil255
Selecting The Right Engine Oil255
Viscosity Grade256
What To Do With Used Oil256
Engine Oil Life System256
When To Change Engine Oil256
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System257
How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid257
Checking The Fluid Level258
How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter262
Cooling System263
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter263
Engine Coolant264
Checking Coolant265
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator266
Engine Overheating268
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment268
Engine Fan269
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment269
Power Steering Fluid270
Washer Fluid270
How To Check Power Steering Fluid270
Adding Washer Fluid271
Brake Fluid272
Brake Pedal Travel272
Brake Adjustment272
Replacing Brake System Parts272
Checking Brake Fluid273
Battery274
Vehicle Storage274
Front Axle275
Rear Axle275
Noise Control System276
How To Check Lubricant276
Starter Switch Check277
Ignition Transmission Lock Check278
Wiper Blade Replacement278
Headlamp Aiming279
Bulb Replacement279
Halogen Bulbs279
Headlamps280
Composite Headlamp280
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And Parking Lamps281
Taillamps282
License Plate Lamp284
Replacement Bulbs284
Electrical System285
Electrical System Overload285
Fuses And Circuit Breakers285
Engine Compartment Fuse Block285
Floor Console Fuse Block289
Wheels And Tires291
All-Season Tires292
Winter Tires292
Summer Tires293
Tire Sidewall Labeling293
Dual Tire Maximum Load295
Dot295
Tire Ply Material295
Single Tire Maximum Load295
Tire Designations296
Tire Size296
Aspect Ratio296
Tire Width296
Tire Terminology And Definitions297
Curb Weight298
Dot Markings298
Load Index298
Radial Ply Tire299
Sidewall299
Speed Rating299
Traction299
Vehicle Placard300
Tire Pressure Monitor System301
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation302
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message303
Tpms Sensor Matching Process304
Tire Inspection305
Tire Rotation306
Dual Tire Rotation307
When It Is Time For New Tires307
Buying New Tires308
Different Size Tires And Wheels310
Uniform Tire Quality Grading310
Treadwear311
Temperature311
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance312
Wheel Replacement312
Tire Chains313
If A Tire Goes Flat313
Used Replacement Wheels313
Tire Changing315
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools315
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire317
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools321
Secondary Latch System322
Full-Size Spare Tire324
Jump Starting325
Towing The Vehicle328
Recreational Vehicle328
Dinghy Towing329
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles329
Dolly Towing329
Appearance Care331
Exterior Care331
Locks331
Washing The Vehicle331
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses And Emblems332
Windshield And Wiper Blades332
Tires332
Weatherstrips332
Body Component Lubrication333
Underbody Maintenance333
Sheet Metal Damage333
Finish Damage333
Interior Care334
Interior Glass334
Speaker Covers335
Coated Moldings335
Fabric/Carpet/Suede335
Care Of Safety Belts337
Floor Mats337
Service And Maintenance339
Maintenance Schedule341
Engine Oil Change341
Special Application Services346
Additional Maintenance And Care346
Belts347
Fluids347
Hoses347
Lamps347
Shocks And Struts348
Wheel Alignment348
Windshield348
Wiper Blades349
Recommended Fluids350
Maintenance Replacement Parts352
Technical Data357
Vehicle Identification357
Vehicle Identification Number357
Engine Identification357
Vehicle Data358
Capacities And Specifications358
Engine Drive Belt Routing361
Customer Information363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure363
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy375
Vehicle Data Recording375
Onstar Overview379
Onstar Services380
Emergency380
Security380
Navigation380
Cancel Route381
Route Preview381
Repeat381
Get My Destination381
Connections382
Hands-Free Calling382
End A Call382
Onstar Additional Information383
Diagnostics383
Transferring Service383
Index387