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GMC 2004 Savana manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
GMC 2004 Savana Owner's Manual (398 pages)
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Table of Contents
M 2004 Gmc Savana Owner Manual
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Table of Contents
1
Canadian Owners
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Safety Warnings and Symbols
3
Seats and Restraint Systems
4
Vehicle Damage Warnings
4
Vehicle Symbols
4
Model Reference
6
Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seat
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Rear Seats
12
Rear Seat Operation
12
Safety Belts
13
Replacing the Rear Seats
14
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
Driver Position
21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Lap-Shoulder Belt
21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Center Passenger Position
30
Rd, 4Th and 5Th Row
31
Lap Belt
31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
32
Rear Seat Passengers
32
Child Restraints
35
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
35
Child Restraints
38
Older Children
38
Safety Belt Extender
38
Infants and Young Children
42
Child Restraint Systems
48
Where to Put the Restraint
51
Passenger Vans with an Air Bag off Switch
52
Top Strap
55
Top Strap Anchor Location
56
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
58
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Front)
60
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Rear)
60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (2Nd Row)
65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (3Rd, 4Th and 5Th Row)
66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
68
Air Bag System
70
Air Bag System
73
Where Are the Air Bags
76
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
77
Dual Stage Air Bags
78
Single Stage Air Bags
78
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
79
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
79
Air Bag off Switch
81
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
85
Checking Your Restraint Systems
85
Restraint System Check
85
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
86
Features and Controls
87
Keys
88
Remote Keyless Entry System
90
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
91
Battery Replacement
92
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
92
Doors and Locks
94
Door Locks
94
Power Door Locks
95
Cargo Door Relocking
95
Rear Door Security Locks
96
Leaving Your Vehicle
97
Lockout Protection
97
Sliding Side Door
97
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
99
Rear Doors
101
Windows
102
Power Windows
103
Manual Windows
103
Swing-Out Windows
104
Visor Vanity Mirror
105
Theft-Deterrent Systems
105
Sun Visors
105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
106
New Vehicle Break-In
106
Ignition Positions
107
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
107
Fuel Regulator
108
Starting Your Engine
108
Engine Coolant Heater
109
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
109
Automatic Transmission Operation
110
Parking Brake
112
Shifting into Park (P)
113
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
114
Shifting out of Park (P
115
Torque Lock
115
Engine Exhaust
116
Parking over Things that Burn
116
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
117
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
118
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
118
Manual Rearview Mirror
118
Outside Manual Mirror
118
Outside Power Mirrors
119
Outside Convex Mirror
120
Outside Heated Mirrors
120
Onstar System
121
Onstar Services
121
Storage Areas
122
Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
122
Section 3 Instrument Panel
123
Instrument Panel
123
Instrument Panel Overview
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
128
Other Warning Devices
129
Tilt Wheel
129
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
130
Turn and Lane Change Signals
130
Flash-To-Pass Feature
131
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
131
Turn Signal on Chime
131
Windshield Washer
132
Windshield Wipers
132
Cruise Control
133
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
134
Resuming a Set Speed
134
Setting Cruise Control
134
Exterior Lamps
136
Daytime Running Lamps
137
Lamps on Reminder
137
Interior Lamps
138
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
138
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
138
Reading Lamps
139
Accessory Power Outlets
140
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
140
Climate Control System
141
Climate Controls
141
Defogging and Defrosting
142
Rear Window Defogger
143
Outlet Adjustment
143
Operation Tips
143
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
144
Rear Heating System
144
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
146
Instrument Panel Cluster
147
Trip Odometer
148
Electronic Road-Speed Governor
149
Safety Belt Reminder Light
149
Airbag Readiness Light
150
Air Bag off Light
151
Charging System Light
152
Voltmeter Gage
153
Service and Appearance Care
154
Service
154
Brake System Warning Light
154
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
155
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
155
Stabilitrak ® Not Ready Light
155
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
156
Low Coolant Warning Light
156
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
157
If the Light Is Flashing
158
If the Light Is on Steady
158
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
159
Oil Pressure Gage
159
Change Engine Oil Light
160
Maintenance Schedule
160
Cruise Control Light
161
Security Light
161
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
162
Reduced Engine Power Light
162
Tow/Haul Mode Light
162
Check Gages Warning Light
163
Fuel Gage
163
Audio System(S)
164
AM-FM Radio
165
Playing the Radio
165
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
165
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
165
Finding a Station
166
Setting Preset Stations
166
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
166
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
167
Radio Messages
167
Radio with CD
168
Radio with Cassette and CD
172
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
175
Radio Data System (Rds)
175
Setting Preset Ptys
176
Rds Messages
177
Playing a Cassette Tape
178
Cassette Tape Messages
180
CD Adapter Kits
180
Radio with Six-Disc CD
183
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
189
Using Song List Mode
192
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
194
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
194
Radio Reception
194
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
194
Care of Your Cds
196
Care of Your CD Player
196
Fixed Mast Antenna
196
Chime Level Adjustment
196
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
197
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
198
Defensive Driving
198
Drunken Driving
199
Control of a Vehicle
202
Braking
202
Anti-Lock Brake System
203
Braking in Emergencies
205
Using Anti-Lock
205
Locking Rear Axle
205
Stabilitrak System
205
Traction Control Operation
206
Steering
207
Power Steering
207
Steering Tips
207
Steering in Emergencies
208
Off-Road Recovery
209
Passing
210
Loss of Control
211
Driving at Night
212
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
214
Driving through Deep Standing Water
216
Driving through Flowing Water
216
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
216
City Driving
217
Freeway Driving
218
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
219
Highway Hypnosis
220
Hill and Mountain Roads
220
Winter Driving
222
Driving on Snow or Ice
222
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
224
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
226
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
226
Towing
227
Towing Your Vehicle
227
Recreational Vehicle Towing
227
Loading Your Vehicle
227
Tire and Loading Information Label
228
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
229
Certification/Tire Label
231
Towing a Trailer
233
Add-On Equipment
233
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
234
Tow/Haul Mode
234
Weight of the Trailer
235
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
240
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
241
Safety Chains
242
Trailer Brakes
242
Driving with a Trailer
243
Following Distance
243
Backing up
244
Driving on Grades
244
Making Turns
244
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
244
Parking on Hills
245
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
245
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
246
Trailer Wiring Harness
246
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
247
Service and Appearance Care
247
Service
249
Doing Your Own Service Work
249
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
250
Fuel
250
Gasoline Octane
250
Gasoline Specifications
251
California Fuel
251
Additives
252
Fuels in Foreign Countries
252
Filling Your Tank
253
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
255
Checking Things under the Hood
255
Hood Release
256
Engine Compartment Overview
258
Engine Oil
259
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
260
When to Add Engine Oil
260
Engine Oil Additives
262
Gm Oil Life System
262
When to Change Engine Oil
262
How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Light
263
What to Do with Used Oil
263
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
264
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
264
When to Check and Change
265
Automatic Transmission Fluid
265
How to Check
266
Checking the Fluid Level
266
Engine Coolant
268
How to Add Fluid
268
Checking Coolant
269
What to Use
269
Adding Coolant
270
Radiator Pressure Cap
271
Engine Overheating
271
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
272
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
273
Cooling System
274
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
278
Engine Fan Noise
281
Power Steering Fluid
281
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
282
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
282
What to Use
282
Windshield Washer Fluid
282
Adding Washer Fluid
283
Brakes
284
Brake Fluid
284
Checking Brake Fluid
285
What to Add
285
Brake Pedal Travel
286
Brake Adjustment
286
Brake Wear
286
Vehicle Storage
287
Battery
287
Replacing Brake System Parts
287
Jump Starting
288
All-Wheel Drive
293
Transfer Case
293
When to Check Lubricant
294
Rear Axle
294
How to Check Lubricant
294
Front Axle
295
When to Check and Change Lubricant
295
Noise Control System
296
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
296
Bulb Replacement
297
Halogen Bulbs
297
Headlamps
297
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
299
Taillamps
299
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
301
Replacement Bulbs
301
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
302
Tires
303
Tire Sidewall Labeling
303
Tire Size
307
Tire Terminology and Definitions
308
When to Check
311
Inflation - Tire Pressure
311
Dual Tire Operation
312
Tire Inspection and Rotation
313
When It Is Time for New Tires
315
Buying New Tires
316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
317
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
318
Wheel Replacement
318
Used Replacement Wheels
319
Tire Chains
319
If a Tire Goes Flat
320
Changing a Flat Tire
321
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
322
Secondary Latch System
326
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
329
Removing the Wheel Covers
329
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
336
Appearance Care
338
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
338
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
338
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
339
Using Cleaner on Fabric
339
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
340
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
340
Cleaning Leather
340
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
340
Cleaning Vinyl
340
Washing Your Vehicle
341
Care of Safety Belts
341
Weatherstrips
341
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
341
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
342
Finish Care
342
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
342
Sheet Metal Damage
343
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
343
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
343
Cleaning Tires
343
Chemical Paint Spotting
344
Finish Damage
344
Underbody Maintenance
344
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
345
Vehicle Identification
346
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
346
Engine Identification
346
Service Parts Identification Label
346
Electrical System
347
Add-On Electrical Equipment
347
Headlamp Wiring
347
Windshield Wiper Fuses
347
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
348
Floor Console Fuse Block
348
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
349
Capacities and Specifications
352
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
355
Introduction
356
Maintenance Requirements
356
Maintenance Schedule
356
Your Vehicle and the Environment
356
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
357
Scheduled Maintenance
358
Additional Required Services
360
Maintenance Footnotes
361
At each Fuel Fill
363
At Least Once a Month
363
Owner Checks and Services
363
At Least Once a Year
364
Starter Switch Check
364
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
364
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
365
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
365
Underbody Flushing Service
365
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
366
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
368
Engine Drive Belt Routing
369
Maintenance Record
370
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
373
Maintenance Schedule
373
Customer Assistance and Information
373
Customer Assistance and Information
374
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
374
Online Owner Center
375
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
376
Customer Assistance Offices
376
All Overseas Locations
376
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
377
Roadside Assistance Program
378
Canadian Roadside Assistance
379
Courtesy Transportation
379
Plan Ahead When Possible
379
Transportation Options
380
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
381
Additional Program Information
381
Reporting Safety Defects
382
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
382
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
383
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
383
Service Publications Ordering Information
383
Current and Past Model Order Forms
384
Service Bulletins
384
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