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GMC 2005 Savana Owner's Manual (384 pages)
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
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
Table of Contents
7
Rear Seats
7
Front Seats
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Power Seat
10
Rear Seat Operation
12
Rear Seats
12
Safety Belts
13
Replacing the Rear Seats
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Driver Position
21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Right Front Passenger Position
29
Center Passenger Position (2Nd Row)
29
Center Passenger Position
29
Lap Belt
30
(3Rd, 4Th and 5Th Row)
30
Rear Seat Passengers
31
Lap-Shoulder Belt
31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
31
Child Restraints
34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
34
Safety Belt Pretensioners
36
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
46
Where to Put the Restraint
49
Passenger Vans with an Airbag off Switch
50
Top Strap
53
Top Strap Anchor Location
54
Cargo Van
55
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
56
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (2Nd Row)
60
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (3Rd, 4Th and 5Th Row)
61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
62
Airbag System
67
Where Are the Airbags
70
When Should an Airbag Inflate
71
Single Stage Airbags
72
Dual Stage Airbags
73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
73
How Does an Airbag Restrain
73
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
74
Airbag off Switch
75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Restraint System Check
79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
79
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
80
Section 2 Features and Controls
81
Features and Controls
81
Keys
82
Remote Keyless Entry System
83
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
84
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
85
Battery Replacement
86
Doors and Locks
87
Door Locks
87
Power Door Locks
88
Cargo Door Relocking
88
Rear Door Security Locks
88
Lockout Protection
90
Sliding Side Door
90
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
92
Rear Doors
94
Windows
96
Manual Windows
96
Power Windows
97
Swing-Out Windows
98
Sun Visors
98
Visor Vanity Mirror
98
Theft-Deterrent Systems
99
Passlock
99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
99
New Vehicle Break-In
99
Ignition Positions
100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
100
Starting Your Engine
101
Fuel Regulator
102
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
102
Automatic Transmission Operation
103
All-Wheel Drive
105
Parking Brake
105
Shifting into Park (P)
106
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
106
Torque Lock
107
Shifting out of Park (P)
107
Parking over Things that Burn
108
Engine Exhaust
108
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
109
Mirrors
110
Manual Rearview Mirror
110
Outside Manual Mirror
110
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
110
Outside Power Mirrors
111
Outside Convex Mirror
112
Outside Heated Mirrors
112
Onstar System
113
Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
114
Storage Areas
114
Section 3 Instrument Panel
115
Instrument Panel
115
Instrument Panel Overview
118
Hazard Warning Flashers
120
Other Warning Devices
120
Horn
120
Tilt Wheel
120
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
122
Turn Signal on Chime
122
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
123
Flash-To-Pass
123
Windshield Wipers
123
Windshield Washer
124
Cruise Control
124
Setting Cruise Control
125
Exterior Lamps
127
Headlamps on Reminder
128
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
128
Instrument Panel Brightness
129
Dome Lamps
129
Dome Lamp Override
129
Entry Lighting
130
Exit Lighting
130
Reading Lamps
130
Battery Run-Down Protection
130
Accessory Power Outlets
130
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
131
Climate Controls
132
Climate Control System
132
Defogging and Defrosting
133
Rear Window Defogger
134
Outlet Adjustment
134
Operation Tips
134
Rear Heating System
135
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
136
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
137
Instrument Panel Cluster
138
Speedometer and Odometer
139
Trip Odometer
139
Engine Speed Limiter
139
Safety Belt Reminder Light
139
Airbag Readiness Light
140
Airbag off Light
141
Charging System Light
142
Voltmeter Gage
143
Brake System Warning Light
143
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
145
Stabilitrak Not Ready Light
145
Stabilitrak Indicator Light
146
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
147
If the Light Is Flashing
148
If the Light Is on Steady
148
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
149
Oil Pressure Gage
149
Change Engine Oil Light
150
Maintenance Schedule
150
Security Light
151
Cruise Control Light
151
Reduced Engine Power Light
152
Highbeam on Light
152
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
152
Tow/Haul Mode Light
153
Check Gages Warning Light
153
Fuel Gage
154
Audio System(S)
155
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
155
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
155
AM-FM Radio
156
Finding a Station
156
Playing the Radio
156
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
157
Setting Preset Stations
157
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
157
Radio Messages
158
Radio with CD
158
Radio with Cassette and CD
163
Radio Data System (Rds)
163
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
163
Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
167
Rds Messages
168
XM Radio Messages
169
Playing a Cassette Tape
171
Cassette Tape Messages
173
CD Adapter Kits
173
Radio with Six-Disc CD
176
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
179
Using Song List Mode
184
Theft-Deterrent Feature
186
(Non-RDS Radios)
186
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
186
Radio Reception
186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
187
Care of Your Cds
188
Care of Your CD Player
188
Fixed Mast Antenna
188
Chime Level Adjustment
188
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
189
Driving Your Vehicle
189
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
190
Defensive Driving
190
Drunken Driving
191
Control of a Vehicle
194
Braking
194
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
195
Using Anti-Lock
196
Braking in Emergencies
196
Locking Rear Axle
196
Stabilitrak ® System
197
System Operation
198
Steering Tips
199
Traction Control Operation
199
Steering
199
Power Steering
199
Steering in Emergencies
200
Off-Road Recovery
201
Passing
202
Loss of Control
203
Driving at Night
204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
206
Driving through Deep Standing Water
207
Driving through Flowing Water
208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
208
City Driving
209
Freeway Driving
210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
211
Highway Hypnosis
212
Hill and Mountain Roads
212
Winter Driving
214
Driving on Snow or Ice
214
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
216
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
218
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
218
Loading Your Vehicle
219
Tire and Loading Information Label
219
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
220
Certification/Tire Label
222
Add-On Equipment
223
Towing
224
Towing Your Vehicle
224
Recreational Vehicle Towing
224
Towing a Trailer
224
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
225
Tow/Haul Mode
226
Weight of the Trailer
226
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
231
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
232
Safety Chains
233
Trailer Brakes
233
Driving with a Trailer
234
Following Distance
235
Making Turns
235
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
235
Driving on Grades
236
Parking on Hills
236
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
237
Trailer Wiring Harness
237
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
237
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
239
Service and Appearance Care
239
Service
241
California Proposition 65 Warning
241
Doing Your Own Service Work
242
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
243
Fuel
243
Gasoline Octane
243
Gasoline Specifications
243
California Fuel
244
Additives
244
Fuels in Foreign Countries
245
Filling Your Tank
246
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
248
Checking Things under the Hood
248
Hood Release
249
Engine Compartment Overview
250
Engine Oil
251
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
252
When to Add Engine Oil
252
Engine Oil Additives
254
Engine Oil Life System
254
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
255
What to Do with Used Oil
255
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
256
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
256
Automatic Transmission Fluid
257
How to Check
258
Checking the Fluid Level
259
How to Add Fluid
260
Engine Coolant
260
What to Use
261
Adding Coolant
262
Checking Coolant
262
Radiator Pressure Cap
263
Engine Overheating
263
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
264
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
264
Cooling System
265
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
268
Engine Fan Noise
270
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
271
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
271
Windshield Washer Fluid
272
Adding Washer Fluid
272
Brakes
273
Checking Brake Fluid
274
What to Add
274
Brake Adjustment
275
Brake Pedal Travel
275
Brake Wear
275
Replacing Brake System Parts
276
Vehicle Storage
276
Battery
276
Jump Starting
277
All-Wheel Drive
281
How to Check Lubricant
281
Front Axle
282
Rear Axle
282
When to Check Lubricant
282
Noise Control System
283
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
283
Air Intake
284
Bulb Replacement
285
Halogen Bulbs
285
Headlamps
285
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
287
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
287
Taillamps
288
Replacement Bulbs
289
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
289
Tires
290
Tire Sidewall Labelling
291
Tire Size
293
Tire Terminology and Definitions
294
Inflation - Tire Pressure
296
When to Check
297
Dual Tire Operation
298
Tire Inspection and Rotation
298
When It Is Time for New Tires
300
Buying New Tires
301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
302
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
302
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
303
Wheel Replacement
303
Used Replacement Wheels
304
Tire Chains
305
If a Tire Goes Flat
306
Changing a Flat Tire
306
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
308
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
311
Secondary Latch System
317
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
320
Spare Tire
321
Appearance Care
322
Using Cleaner on Fabric
323
Fabric/Carpet
323
Vinyl
324
Instrument Panel
324
Interior Plastic Components
324
Glass Surfaces
324
Care of Safety Belts
325
Weatherstrips
325
Washing Your Vehicle
325
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
326
Finish Care
326
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
326
Windshield and Wiper Blades
327
Aluminum Wheels
327
Tires
328
Sheet Metal Damage
328
Finish Damage
328
Underbody Maintenance
328
Chemical Paint Spotting
328
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
329
Vehicle Identification
330
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
330
Engine Identification
330
Service Parts Identification Label
330
Electrical System
331
Add-On Electrical Equipment
331
Headlamp Wiring
331
Windshield Wiper Fuses
331
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
331
Floor Console Fuse Block
332
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
333
Capacities and Specifications
336
Engine Specifications
337
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
339
Introduction
340
Maintenance Requirements
340
Maintenance Schedule
340
Your Vehicle and the Environment
340
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
341
Scheduled Maintenance
342
Additional Required Services
345
Maintenance Footnotes
346
At each Fuel Fill
348
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000Km)
348
Engine Oil Level Check
348
Owner Checks and Services
348
At Least Once a Month
349
At Least Once a Year
349
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
350
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
350
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
350
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
351
Underbody Flushing Service
351
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
353
Maintenance Record
354
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
357
Customer Assistance and Information
358
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
358
Online Owner Center
360
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
360
Customer Assistance Offices
361
All Overseas Locations
361
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
361
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
362
Roadside Assistance Program
362
Canadian Roadside Assistance
364
Courtesy Transportation
364
Scheduling Service Appointments
364
Transportation Options
365
Additional Program Information
366
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
366
Reporting Safety Defects
368
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
368
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
368
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
369
Service Publications Ordering Information
369
Service Bulletins
369
Current and Past Model Order Forms
370
Owner's Information
370
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GMC 2005 Savana Getting To Know Manual (16 pages)
Brand:
GMC
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Instrument Panel
2
Instrument Panel Overview
2
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
Remote Keyless Entry Features
4
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
4
RKE Resynchronization
4
RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement
4
AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Automatic Volume
5
Seek and Scan Controls
5
Audio Adjustments
6
Radio Data System
6
Convenience Features
6
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
6
Power Front Seat Adjustment
6
Reclining Front Seatbacks
7
Trip Odometer
7
Onstar
7
Passlock
8
System
8
Passlock ® System
8
Door Locks
8
Exterior Lamps
9
Interior Lamps
10
Cruise Control
10
Windshield Wipers
11
Rear Climate Control
12
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
12
Rear-Seat Removal and Installation
13
Performance Features
14
Vehicle Stability Enhancement System
14
Oil Life System
14
OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance
16
My Gmlink
16
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