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  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 1

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2012 GMC Savana Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 2

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2012 GMC Savana Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-8 Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 3

    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and SA V ANA are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 4

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on ve ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 5

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Whee ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 6

    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 7

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 8

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 7 . B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 28 . C. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 5 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 4 . D. Hazar ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 10

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Key ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 11

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-5 The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 12

    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-6 In Brief Power Windows If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has a control to operate the front passenger window . Press or pull up on the switch to lower or raise the window . Express ‐ Down The driver wind ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 13

    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-7 Power Seats T o adjust a power seat, if available, use the controls on the front of the seat: . Adjust the seat by moving the center knob up, down, right, or left. . Raise and lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by moving the right or left lever up or down. See ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 14

    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-8 In Brief Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 9 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 10 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 ‑ 12 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 15

    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-9 Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag and roof ‐ rail airbags, if equipped, are not affected by this. If the vehicle has a passenger sensi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 16

    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-10 In Brief V ehicles with towing mirrors can be adjusted manually for a clear view of the objects behind you. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to r ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 17

    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-1 1 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The instrument panel brightness knob extends when D is pressed. T o manually turn on the dome lamps, press D then turn the knob clockwise to the ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 18

    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-12 In Brief For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park) position. AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. ; : T urns on the parking ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 19

    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. V ehicles without Air Conditioning A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 20

    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-14 In Brief V ehicles with Air Conditioning A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8 ‑ 1 . See Rear Heating System on page 8 ‑ 4 (If Equipped) or Rear Climate Control System on page 8 ? ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 21

    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-15 When M (Manual Mode) is selected, a number displays in the DIC next to the M indicating the current gear . Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 32 . While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and t ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 22

    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-16 In Brief © SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Seek or scan stations. 4 : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS s ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 23

    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-17 Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to rece ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 24

    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-18 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w : Press to go to the next favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod ® or USB device. c / x : Press to go to the pr ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 25

    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-19 [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory . For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 37 . Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or an MP3 player ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 26

    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-20 In Brief . Press and release the StabiliT rak button again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 35 . Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a si ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 27

    Black plate (21,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 In Brief 1-21 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly . . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long period ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 28

    Black plate (22,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1-22 In Brief 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 29

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 30

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle m ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 31

    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation If e ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 32

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows L (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn soun ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 33

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver . . Carefully insert the tool into the notch located along the parting line of the transmitter . Do not insert the tool too far . Stop as soon ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 34

    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold for four seconds. When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on while the engine is running. The doors w ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 35

    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 36

    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the doors. T : Press to lock and unlock the doors. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Cargo Door Relocking If the cargo door is open when the lock ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 37

    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver, passenger , or rear door is open, all the doors will lock an ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 38

    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out) T o open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull out on the handle and open the door . T o open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push the door open. T ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 39

    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 T o close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door . Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed. The swing-out doors have a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 40

    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Doors { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 41

    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 42

    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer or a locksmith who can service P ASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. T o program the new key: 1. V erify the new key has 1 stamped on it. 2. Insert the original, already ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 43

    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by pressing the mirror up and down and left and right. The mirrors can be manually folded in or out. On the lower portion of each mirror is an auxiliary convex mirror . A convex mirror's surface is curved so you ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 44

    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. An indicator light in the button lights when the outside heated mirrors are activated. See “ Rear Window Defogger ” under Climate Control Systems on pag ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 45

    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door windows. Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be b ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 46

    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express ‐ Down The driver window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode. This mode can be cance ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 47

    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Enhanced T echnology Glass The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced T echnology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger vans. ETG may help to keep passengers sitting next to these fixed windows from being eject ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 48

    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 49

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 50

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints On vehicles with factory installed seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard seating positions. Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjus ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 51

    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat, if available, use the controls on the front of the seat: . Move the center knob to the right or left to move the seat forward or rearward. . Move the center knob up or down to raise or lower the seat. . Move the ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 52

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { W ARNING Sitting in a recl ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 53

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Rear Seats Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap ‐ shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. 1. T o do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt. 2. ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 54

    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the retaining clip, and then pull the pin out. 4. Repeat this procedure for the other pins. 5. Pull the seat rearward about 5 cm (2 in), and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 6. Remove the seat from ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 55

    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Reinstalling the Rear Seats { W ARNING A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. { W ARNING A safety b ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 56

    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Three-Passenger Seat Shown 4. Push the pin(s) marked “ R ” down until they are in the retaining clip. Three-Passenger Seat Shown 5. Push the pin(s) marked “ L ” down until they are in the retaining clip. 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the fla ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 57

    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passeng ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 58

    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together . There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly , your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 59

    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly . . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 60

    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see “ Reinstalling the Rear Seats ” under Rear Seats on page 3 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 61

    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Safety Belt Height Adjuster ” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 62

    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints T o move it down, pull on the center adjuster control labeled PULL. Y ou can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing in to make sure i ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 63

    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 64

    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could b ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 65

    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap port ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 66

    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing S ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 67

    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbag: . A frontal airbag for the driver . The vehicle may have the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A roof-rail airbag for the driver (cargo van). . A roof-rail airbag for ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 68

    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you w ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 69

    Black plate (21,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. If the vehicle has one, the right front passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle is ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 70

    Black plate (22,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , passengers behind the driver and right front passenger , and the third row outboard passengers, the roof-rail airbags are in the ceiling ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 71

    Black plate (23,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash spe ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 72

    Black plate (24,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, or rear impacts. All roof-rail airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have infl ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 73

    Black plate (25,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows, if equipped. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 74

    Black plate (26,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints inflate. Y ou can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps and the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, su ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 75

    Black plate (27,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Airbag On-Off Switch If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag. United States Canada and Mex ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 76

    Black plate (28,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: . My vehicle has no rear seat; . Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 77

    Black plate (29,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 United States Canada and Mexico T o turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The airbag off light will come on to let you know the right front passenger ai ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 78

    Black plate (30,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints United States Canada and Mexico T o turn the right front passenger airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position. The right front passenger frontal airbag is now enabled, and may inflate. See Airb ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 79

    Black plate (31,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 United States Canada and Mexico The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are using remote ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 80

    Black plate (32,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or ki ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 81

    Black plate (33,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 ‑ 19 . The passenger sensing system ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 82

    Black plate (34,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 83

    Black plate (35,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “ Safety Belts ” and “ ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 84

    Black plate (36,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, fron ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 85

    Black plate (37,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 86

    Black plate (38,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a boost ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 87

    Black plate (39,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 88

    Black plate (40,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 89

    Black plate (41,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { W ARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 90

    Black plate (42,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also bette ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 91

    Black plate (43,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child restraint, the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body , the ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 92

    Black plate (44,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 93

    Black plate (45,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or bo ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 94

    Black plate (46,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints If a child restraint is secured in the right front passenger seat, and there is a switch on the instrument panel to manually turn off the right front passenger airbag. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3 ‑ 27 and Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Airb ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 95

    Black plate (47,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the c ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 96

    Black plate (48,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 97

    Black plate (49,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Second, Third, and Fourth Row with Three-Passenger Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. See the information follo ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 98

    Black plate (50,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle is equipped with a four-passenger fourth ‐ or fifth-row seat, it does not have upper or lower anchors. If a child restraint is placed in the four-passenger fourth or fifth-row seat, it must be secured using the vehicle safety belts. See ? ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 99

    Black plate (51,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 { W ARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 100

    Black plate (52,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 101

    Black plate (53,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-53 If the position you are using has an integrated headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has an integrated headrest or head restraint and you are usin ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 102

    Black plate (54,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-54 Seats and Restraints Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure the LA ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 103

    Black plate (55,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 45 . 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 104

    Black plate (56,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-56 Seats and Restraints 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpfu ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 105

    Black plate (57,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-57 A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or ki ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 106

    Black plate (58,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-58 Seats and Restraints Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the pas ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 107

    Black plate (59,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-59 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpfu ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 108

    Black plate (60,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off Switch) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 45 . On vehicles with an airbag on/off switch, you c ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 109

    Black plate (61,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-61 { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is turned off. T o help avoid ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 110

    Black plate (62,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-62 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 111

    Black plate (63,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Seats and Restraints 3-63 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ? ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 112

    Black plate (64,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 3-64 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 113

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments Front Storage This vehicle may have a front storage compartment. It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor . T o open the compartment ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 114

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 4-2 Storage 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 115

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 116

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, the lever is located on the left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position. ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 117

    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Selecting T racks on an iPod or USB Device 1. Press and hold w or c / x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display . 2. Press and release w or c / x to scroll up or down the list, then press and hold ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 118

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wiper control is located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering wheel. T urn the band with N on it to select the wiper speed. 8 (Mist): Use for a single wipe. Hold the band on z , then release ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 119

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Compass This vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Compass Zone Y our dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new stat ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 120

    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls 5. If calibration is necessary , calibrate the compass. See “ Compass Calibration Procedure ” following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an ope ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 121

    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Clock AM/FM Radio with Optional CD Player If the vehicle has an AM/FM radio with an optional CD player , it has a H button for setting the time. With these types of radios, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off. Set the time by fol ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 122

    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date Default Settings Y ou can change the time default setting from 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year . T o change the time or date default settings, follow these instruct ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 123

    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 3. Press the MENU button again to apply the selected default, or let the screen time out. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or an MP3 player . The vehicle may have two accessory p ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 124

    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have a removable ashtray . The ashtray can be placed into the front floor console cupholder . Open cover to use. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray , hot cigarettes or other smoking materi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 125

    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Instrument Cluster English 4 ‐ Speed V ersion Shown, 6 ‐ Speed and Metric Similar I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 126

    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far th ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 127

    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 English The fuel gauge, when the ignition is on, indicates how much fuel is left in the vehicle fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge first indicates empty before the vehicle is out of f ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 128

    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls English The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity , but readings above the low p ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 129

    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gauge wil read 100°C (210°F) or less. If the vehicle is pulling a load or going up hil ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 130

    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster . When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 131

    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The airbag readiness light flashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately . { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 132

    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls Canada and Mexico { W ARNING If the right front passenger airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national government, that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag. In a crash, the airbag will not ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 133

    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the instrument panel will have a passenger airbag status indicator . See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 30 for important safety information. United States Canada ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 134

    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ST ART , but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The light should go out once the e ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 135

    Black plate (21,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission co ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 136

    Black plate (22,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 40 . If none of the above have made the light turn off, your dea ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 137

    Black plate (23,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the w ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 138

    Black plate (24,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indic ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 139

    Black plate (25,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 StabiliT rak ® OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally , the indicator light then goes off. Press and release the T raction Control S ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 140

    Black plate (26,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or m ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 141

    Black plate (27,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Low Fuel Warning Light English Shown, Metric Similar This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light (A) comes on and a chime ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 142

    Black plate (28,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 37 for more information. Information Displays Driver Information Cent ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 143

    Black plate (29,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the instrument panel cluster . DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 144

    Black plate (30,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the number of kilometers (miles) driven since the ignition was last turned on. This can be used if the trip odometer is not reset at the beginn ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 145

    Black plate (31,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Fuel Used Press 3 until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. T o reset the fuel used information, press and hold V while FUEL USED is displayed. Timer Pre ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 146

    Black plate (32,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low , the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See “ CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ” under Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 36 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 147

    Black plate (33,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Relearn Tire Positions The vehicle may have this display . T o access this display , the vehicle must be in P (Park). If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor , the system ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 148

    Black plate (34,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls Battery V oltage and Charging Messages SERVICE BA TTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrum ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 149

    Black plate (35,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN On some vehicles, this message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear . Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door aga ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 150

    Black plate (36,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engi ...

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    Black plate (37,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 23 for furt ...

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    Black plate (38,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (3/4 of a mile). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE ST ABILITRAK If the vehicle has StabiliT ...

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    Black plate (39,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 ST ABILITRAK OFF may also display when the stability control has been automatically disabled. There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliT rak activates continuously ...

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    Black plate (40,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. ST ARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine is disabl ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 155

    Black plate (41,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the system is re-learning the tire positions on the vehicle. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 28 for more information. The tir ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 156

    Black plate (42,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization This vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a pr ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 157

    Black plate (43,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . Press U until the LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display . Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the fol ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 158

    Black plate (44,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls ALL IN P ARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 159

    Black plate (45,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press U until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display . Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U to scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS OFF: The exterior lamps will not flash when you press K on the RKE transm ...

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    Black plate (46,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls 10 SECONDS (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 10 seconds. 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will stay on for one minute. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will stay on for two minutes. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current ...

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    Black plate (47,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 F ACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press U until F ACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display . Press V once to access the settings for this feature. Then press U ...

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    Black plate (48,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 6-2 Lighting ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Instrument Panel Lights . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . T aillamps . License P ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 165

    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Lighting 6-3 Flash-to-Pass This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. If the headlamps are off or in the low ‐ beam position, pull the turn signal lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beams. Release the lever to turn the high-beam headlam ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 6-4 Lighting The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor; otherwise the system will come on whenever the ignition is on. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. There is a dela ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 167

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Lighting 6-5 T urn and Lane-Change Signals G : An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. T o signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. T o signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 6-6 Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The instrument panel brightness knob extends when D is pressed. T o manually turn on the dome lamps, press D then turn the knob clockwise to the farthest position. ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Lighting 6-7 Lighting Features Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the E DOME OFF button is in the extended position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition. Battery Load Management The vehicle may ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 6-8 Lighting 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 171

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 172

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-2 Infotainment System T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more informat ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Operation AM-FM Radio I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 174

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-4 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3) and Radio with CD Similar The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Using the Radio O (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off. T urn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase o ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 175

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-5 4. Press the softkey under the desired Speed Compensated V olume setting (OFF , Low , Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume compensation. The display times out after approximately 10 seconds. Each higher setting allows for more radio volume compen ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-6 Infotainment System EQ (Equalization): Press this button to choose bass and treble equalization settings designed for different types of music. Selecting MANUAL, or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. Unique EQ settings can be saved fo ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 177

    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and onl ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 178

    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-8 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is parked. T une to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. See ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 179

    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-9 Satellite Radio XM, if equipped, is a satellite radio service based in the United States and Canada only . Finding a Category (CA T) Station CA T (Category): The CA T button is used to find XM ™ stations (if equipped) while the radio is in the XM mode. Find ...

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    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-10 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is parked. T une to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. S ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 181

    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other . For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day , and then ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 182

    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player Care of the CD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of C ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 183

    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-13 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player , it stays in the player . When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD s ...

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    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-14 Infotainment System For the Radio with CD (MP3) and Radio with USB and CD (MP3): 1. Press the softkey positioned under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays. 2. Press the softkey again to turn off random play . MP3 ‐ Supported Files The Radio with CD (MP3) and Radio ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 185

    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-15 T racks are played in the following order: . Play begins from the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first track of t ...

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    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-16 Infotainment System ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed time of the file displ ...

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    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-17 The album name displays on the second line between the arrows, and songs from the current album begin to play . Once all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3s from that ...

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    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-18 Infotainment System O (Power/V olume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player . Additional volume adjustments might have to be made from the portable device if the volume is not loud or soft enough. BAND: Press to listen to ...

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    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-19 USB ‐ Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to eight folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . ...

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    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-20 Infotainment System FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file displays. 4 (Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track. ...

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    Black plate (21,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-21 h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers T o select files: 1. Press the softkey below h . 2. T ur ...

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    Black plate (22,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-22 Infotainment System > (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. 2 (Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs): Press the softkey below = or C to shuffle all songs on the USB storage dev ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 193

    Black plate (23,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-23 A Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth ‐ capable cell phone with a Hands ‐ Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 ...

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    Black plate (24,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-24 Infotainment System Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 195

    Black plate (25,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-25 Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “ Listing All Paired and Connected Phones. ” 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Delete. ” The system asks which phone to delete. 4. ...

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    Black plate (26,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-26 Infotainment System Using the “ Digit Store ” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and hold b / g ...

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    Black plate (27,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-27 Using the “ Dial ” or “ Call ” Command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Dial ” or “ Call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio spe ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 198

    Black plate (28,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-28 Infotainment System Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a call, press b / g . 2. Say “ Three ‐ way call. ” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the thi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 199

    Black plate (29,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 Infotainment System 7-29 V oice Pass-Thru V oice pass ‐ thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. T o access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Pres ...

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    Black plate (30,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/15/1 1 7-30 Infotainment System 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Heating System . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 202

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 8-2 Climate Controls 9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. 9 (Off): Turns the system off. T emperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Air ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Climate Controls 8-3 V ehicles with Air Conditioning A. Fan Control B. T emperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Rear Window Defogger On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time needed for the vehicle to cool ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 8-4 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear . Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger . Repair ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Rear Climate Control System For vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it controls the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only . The front climate control panel is located in the overhead console between the ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 8-6 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control Panel A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. T emperature Control For vehicles with a rear climate control panel, it is located overhead behind the driver and front passenger , centered in front of the second row . T o adjust the re ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Climate Controls 8-7 T o change the current mode, select one of the following: H (V ent): Air is directed to the upper outlets, with some directed to the floor outlets. 2 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Be sure to keep the area under the front seats clear of any obje ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 8-8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Braking . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-2 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46 T railer T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 T owing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Conv ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a ce ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-4 Driving and Operating Control of a V ehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-6 Driving and Operating . T ry to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Driving on Wet Roads Ra ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10 ‑ 50 . . T urn off cruise control. Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park the vehicl ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-8 Driving and Operating . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, ...

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    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 { W ARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the ...

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    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-10 Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headl ...

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    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 { W ARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause lo ...

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    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that w ...

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    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 1 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs) Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = ...

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    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-14 Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. Ce ...

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    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. { W ARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and chang ...

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    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (50 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 225

    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 21 . This position locks the ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 226

    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-18 Driving and Operating C (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. This position can also be used for service and diagnostics, and to verify the proper operation of the m ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 227

    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 When the Low Fuel warning lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the Computer-Controlled Cranking System is disabled to prevent possible vehicle component damage. When this happens, hold the ignitio ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 228

    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-20 Driving and Operating When the fast idle is active the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display “ F AST IDLE ON. ” One of the following actions will turn off the fast idle: . Pressing the brake. . Selecting the Cruise Control Cancel button. . Releasing the Parking Bra ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 229

    Black plate (21,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 230

    Black plate (22,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-22 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 231

    Black plate (23,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 The shift lock control system is designed to do the following: . Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in P (Park). . Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 232

    Black plate (24,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 233

    Black plate (25,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the v ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 234

    Black plate (26,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-26 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an increase in the effor ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 235

    Black plate (27,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than about 55 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) o ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 236

    Black plate (28,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-28 Driving and Operating 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. Y ou might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly , winding roads, when towing a trailer , so there is l ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 237

    Black plate (29,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 238

    Black plate (30,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-30 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than about 55 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) o ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 239

    Black plate (31,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 Manual Mode Range Selection Mode The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of ge ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 240

    Black plate (32,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-32 Driving and Operating T ow/Haul Mode V ehicles with an automatic transmission have a T ow/Haul Mode. The T ow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or ha ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 241

    Black plate (33,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is ful ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 242

    Black plate (34,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 243

    Black plate (35,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 Ride Control Systems StabiliT rak ® System The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliT rak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 244

    Black plate (36,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-36 Driving and Operating Press and hold the StabiliT rak button for more than five seconds to turn off StabiliTrak and TCS. The StabiliT rak Off light illuminates and the appropriate messages will be displayed in the DIC. T o turn on the StabiliT rak system back on, press the St ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 245

    Black plate (37,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 TCS may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this a reduction in acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration may be heard. This is nor ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 246

    Black plate (38,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-38 Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or press and hold to decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press to d ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 247

    Black plate (39,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 . T o slow down in small amounts, press the SET – button on the steering wheel briefly . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower . Passing Another V ehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 248

    Black plate (40,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-40 Driving and Operating Fuel For diesel engine vehicles, see “ Fuel for Diesel Engines ” in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. For V ehicles with gasoline engines, please read this. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 249

    Black plate (41,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB ‐ 3.5 or 3.51 1 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl ma ...

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    Black plate (42,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-42 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , one bottle of GM Fuel System T reatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 251

    Black plate (43,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. As th ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 252

    Black plate (44,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-44 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability , the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be used. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 ‑ 42 . T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. While refueling, hang the tethered fu ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 253

    Black plate (45,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 254

    Black plate (46,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-46 Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the V ehicle on page 10 ‑ 89 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 90 . Driving Characteristics and ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 255

    Black plate (47,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 Driving with a T railer { W ARNING When towing a trailer , exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smel ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 256

    Black plate (48,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-48 Driving and Operating Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing More passing distance is needed when t ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 257

    Black plate (49,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehic ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 258

    Black plate (50,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: 1.1. Start the engine. 1.2. Shift into a gear . 1.3. Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop a ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 259

    Black plate (51,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a t ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 260

    Black plate (52,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-52 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* G1500 Cargo V an 2WD 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 3.73 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) H1500 Cargo V an AWD 5.3L V8 3.42 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 443 kg (12 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 261

    Black plate (53,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* G2500 Passenger V an 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 3.42 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) G3500 Cargo V an 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 262

    Black plate (54,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-54 Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 13 ‑ 3 for more information. Weight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an impor ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 263

    Black plate (55,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver door , or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 264

    Black plate (56,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-56 Driving and Operating If using the wiring provided with the factory-installed trailering package, no holes need to be made in the body of the vehicle. However , if an aftermarket hitch is installed, holes may need to be made in the body . If holes are made in the body , then ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 265

    Black plate (57,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Driving and Operating 9-57 The four-wire harness (without connector) contains the following circuits: . Black: Ground . Red/White: Battery Feed . Dark Blue: Trailer Brake Signal . Light Blue: CHMSL/Stoplamp Supply V oltage * If the vehicle is a cutaway with trailer provisions, a 1 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 266

    Black plate (58,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 9-58 Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in T ow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However , there is no benefit to the selection of T ow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engi ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 267

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 268

    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-2 V ehicle Care When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 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 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 270

    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Wo rk { W ARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle be ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 271

    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release, which is located underneath the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. If the vehicle has an underhoo ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 272

    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine Shown (4.8L V8 Engine, 5.3L V8 Engine and 6.0L V8 Engine Similar) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Battery on page 10 ‑ 30 . B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 18 . C. Coolant Recovery T ank. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 18 . D. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See “ Checking the Fluid Level ” under Automatic T rans ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 274

    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 275

    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 . Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1 ™ appro ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 276

    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-10 V ehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer . Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner . W ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 277

    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. T o reset the system: 1. T urn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release t ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 278

    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-12 V ehicle Care T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 82°C to 93°C (180°F to 200°F). Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km (15 mi) when outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). If it is colder than 10°C (5 ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 279

    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading. 4. If the fluid l ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 280

    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-14 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Fluid (6-Speed T ransmission) When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission ...

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    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 A cold fluid level check can be performed after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures is between 15°C to 32°C (60°F ...

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    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-16 V ehicle Care A. COLD Range B. W ARM Range C. HOT Range 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD (A) range for a cold check, transmission temperature 27°C to 32°C (80°F to 90°F), between the COLD (A) and HOT (C) r ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 283

    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 . When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine ...

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    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-18 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 285

    Black plate (19,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner , at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 286

    Black plate (20,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-20 V ehicle Care Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the vehicle could be damaged. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ...

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    Black plate (21,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 How to Add Coolant to the Recovery T ank for Gasoline Engines { W ARNING Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Not ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 288

    Black plate (22,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-22 V ehicle Care If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 289

    Black plate (23,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 8. Replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur . Be sure the ca ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 290

    Black plate (24,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-24 V ehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment { W ARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the veh ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 291

    Black plate (25,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 Engine Fan The vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 292

    Black plate (26,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-26 V ehicle Care The level should be at the COLD FILL mark. If necessary , add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark. T o prevent contamination of brake fluid, never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the brake master cylinder cover off. What to Use T ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 293

    Black plate (27,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 294

    Black plate (28,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The bra ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 295

    Black plate (29,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. What to Add Use only new DOT ...

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    Black plate (30,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for battery location. { W ARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead c ...

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    Black plate (31,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the p ...

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    Black plate (32,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-32 V ehicle Care What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 to determine how often to check the lubricant. How to Che ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 299

    Black plate (33,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the p ...

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    Black plate (34,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Starter Switch Check { W ARNING 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. Firmly apply both the ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 301

    Black plate (35,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 Ignition T ransmission 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 ou ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 302

    Black plate (36,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-36 V ehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, ...

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    Black plate (37,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 ‑ 42 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 304

    Black plate (38,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-38 V ehicle Care 5. Disconnect the electrical connector . 6. T urn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the headlamp assembly . 7. Install the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and connect the electrical connector . 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall th ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 305

    Black plate (39,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 Front T urn Signal, Sidemarker , and Parking Lamps A. Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp B. Front Sidemarker Lamp T o replace the front turn signal, sidemarker , and/or parking lamp bulb(s): 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on the lamp by pushin ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 306

    Black plate (40,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-40 V ehicle Care 2. The third nut (C) is under the applique piece (B) above the lamp. Remove the two inboard applique nuts. Pull the applique (B) straight rearward slightly to clear the studs. Then rotate the applique (B) just far enough to gain access to the outer push pins (A ...

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    Black plate (41,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. T o replace a bulb: 1. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL assembly . 2. Remove the CHMSL assembly . 3. T urn the bulb s ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 308

    Black plate (42,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-42 V ehicle Care 3. Install the new bulb. 4. Reverse steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the license plate bulb assembly . Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up, Rear Parking, Stoplamp, and Turn Signal Lamp 3157KX Center High ‐ Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 912LL Front Parki ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 309

    Black plate (43,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow o ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 310

    Black plate (44,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-44 V ehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini Fuse Usage 3 Right Stop/Turn T railer 4 Spare 5 Spare 6 Fuel System Control Module Ignition 7 Body Control Module 5 8 Body Control Module 7 9 Body Control Module 4 10 Instru ...

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    Black plate (45,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 Mini Fuse Usage 17 T ransmission 18 Air Conditioning Compressor 19 Engine Control Module Battery 20 Spare 21 Left Stop/Turn T railer 22 Spare 23 Spare 24 Fuel Pump 25 Auxiliary Power Outlet 26 Body Control Module 3 27 Special Equipment Option 28 Airbag 29 Steer ...

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    Black plate (46,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-46 V ehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage 67 Daytime Running Lamps 1 (UPL VL +V22) (If Equipped) 68 Auxiliary Stop Lamps 69 T railer Stop Lamps 70 Spare 71 Fuel Heater/Flex Fuel Sensor 72 Body Control Module 6 73 Lighter/Data Link Connection 75 V6 Fuel Injectors 76 Spare 77 Oxygen Senso ...

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    Black plate (47,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini ‐ Fuse Usage F1 Empty F2 Steering Wheel Sensor F3 Auxiliary Parking Lamps (Cut ‐ Away) F4 Front Park Lamps F5 T railer Park Lamps F6 Upfitter Park Lamps F7 Right Rear Pa ...

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    Black plate (48,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Mini ‐ Fuse Usage F9 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch F10 Airbag/Automatic Occupant Sensing F1 1 OnStar ® (If Equipped) F12 Empty F13 Heating, V entilation and Air Conditioning 2 F14 Heating, V entilation and Air Conditioning 1 F15 Empty Mini ‐ Fuse Usage F1 ...

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    Black plate (49,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 Mini ‐ Fuse Usage F30 Upfitter Courtesy Lamps F31 Front Door Lock F32 Rear Door Lock F33 Cargo Door Unlock F34 Passenger Door Unlock F35 Rear Passenger Door Unlock F36 Driver Door Unlock F37 Empty F38 Empty J ‐ Case Fuse Usage F16 Upfitter Auxiliary 1 F24 E ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 316

    Black plate (50,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-50 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacture r . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 317

    Black plate (51,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle and light truck tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combination of letters and num ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 318

    Black plate (52,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-52 V ehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 57 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 . Light T ru ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 319

    Black plate (53,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 (G) Single Tire Maximum Load : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 57 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 ...

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    Black plate (54,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-54 V ehicle Care (B) Tire Width : The three ‐ digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurement s. For example, if the tire size aspect ...

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    Black plate (55,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Bead : The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure : The amou ...

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    Black plate (56,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-56 V ehicle Care Maximum Loaded V ehicle Weight : The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight : The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs). See Vehicle Load Lim ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 323

    Black plate (57,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedu res. The rating ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 324

    Black plate (58,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-58 V ehicle Care For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry , and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 . How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the ...

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    Black plate (59,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated. Accordingly , when the low tire pressure t ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 326

    Black plate (60,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-60 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly , excluding the spare tire ...

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    Black plate (61,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire pressure warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for th ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 328

    Black plate (62,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-62 V ehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the vehicle ’ s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. Also, the TPMS sensor m ...

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    Black plate (63,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side ...

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    Black plate (64,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-64 V ehicle Care Any time unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible and check the wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 65 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 ‑ 70 . Use this rotation pattern ...

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    Black plate (65,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 Dual T ire Rotation When the vehicle is new , or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 160, 1 600, and 10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of driving. For proper wheel nut tightening information, see “ Remov ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 332

    Black plate (66,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-66 V ehicle Care Some commercial truck tires, including Goodyear L T225/75R16 G949 RSA and Goodyear L T225/ 75R16 G933 RSD, may not have treadwear indicators. If the tires do not have treadwear indicators, replace the tires when the tread depth is down to 3.2 mm (1/8 in) for th ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 333

    Black plate (67,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 63 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 63 for information on proper tire rotation. { W ARNING T ires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or a ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 334

    Black plate (68,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-68 V ehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label. Different Size Tires and Wheels If ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 335

    Black plate (69,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 compact spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-produ ction tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also confo ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 336

    Black plate (70,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-70 V ehicle Care T emperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test whe ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 337

    Black plate (71,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 { W ARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air , and cause loss of control, causing a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 338

    Black plate (72,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-72 V ehicle Care For Cutaway models with L T245/ 75R16, L T225/75R16 or L T215/ 85R16 size single or dual rear tires, use Low Profile Z-Chain or SAE Class S cables. For Cargo or Passenger models with P245/70R17, L T225/75R16 or L T245/75R16 size tires, use Low Profile Z-Chain c ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 339

    Black plate (73,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 { W ARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything e ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 340

    Black plate (74,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-74 V ehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools Equipment needed for a cargo van or a passenger van is located in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off of the mounting bracket. Equipment needed for a 15 ? ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 341

    Black plate (75,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 T o lower the spare tire from the vehicle: A. Spare Tire B. T ire/Wheel Retainer C. Hoist Cable D. Hoist Assembly E. Hoist Shaft F . Jack Handle and Hoist Extensions G. Wheel Wrench 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (G) to one or two of the jack handles and the hois ...

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    Black plate (76,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-76 V ehicle Care 4. When the tire has been lowered, pull it closer to reach the tire retainer and pull it up through the wheel opening. For a vehicle that was completed from a cab and chassis, refer to the information from the body supplier/installer. The spare tire is a full ? ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 343

    Black plate (77,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B), two jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E). Front Position Front Position Rear Position Rear Alternative Position (Diesel V ehicles) 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as sho ...

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    Black plate (78,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-78 V ehicle Care If the exhaust system interferes in the jack location in the rear axle, such as in Diesel vehicles, place the jack (A) on the rear axle between the axle housing and the shock absorber bracket in order to avoid any interference with the exhaust pipe (B). { W ARN ...

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    Black plate (79,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 W ARNING (Continued) wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however , use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare whee ...

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    Black plate (80,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-80 V ehicle Care { W ARNING If wheel studs are damaged, they can break. If all the studs on a wheel broke, the wheel could come off and cause a crash. If any stud is damaged because of a loose-running wheel, it could be that all of the studs are damaged. T o be sure, replace al ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 347

    Black plate (81,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper pla ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 348

    Black plate (82,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-82 V ehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondar ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 349

    Black plate (83,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 3. Attach the jack handle/jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack. 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper . Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire and turn the handle clockwise to raise th ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 350

    Black plate (84,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-84 V ehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire This vehicle, when new , may have had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly . See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 57 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 10 for informatio ...

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    Black plate (85,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have ...

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    Black plate (86,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-86 V ehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations of the other vehicle. On your van, use the unpainted radio antenna bracket as a remote negative ( − ) terminal. { W ARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause batte ...

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    Black plate (87,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote ...

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    Black plate (88,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-88 V ehicle Care Notice: Y our vehicle uses the unpainted radio antenna bracket as a remote negative ( − ) terminal. Move the antenna coax cable out of the way before clamping the negative jumper cable to the fixed antenna bracket. Avoid touching the negative cable clamp to t ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 355

    Black plate (89,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconn ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 356

    Black plate (90,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-90 V ehicle Care Recreational V ehicle T owing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is tow ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 357

    Black plate (91,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 T wo-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. T wo-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. All ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicles The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all f ...

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    Black plate (92,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-92 V ehicle Care Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) – All ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicles The vehicle was not designed to be towed with two wheels on the ground. T o properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the gro ...

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    Black plate (93,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 Notice: Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after , to rem ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 360

    Black plate (94,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-94 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean rubber blades using lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, ...

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    Black plate (95,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Steering, Suspensio n, and Chassis Components Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually ch ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 362

    Black plate (96,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-96 V ehicle Care Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster . Using a mild soap solution, immediately remove hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellant from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result. Y our dealer may ...

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    Black plate (97,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 V ehicle Care 10-97 Fabric/Carpet Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following ...

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    Black plate (98,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 10-98 V ehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If a ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 365

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy , and reduces vehicle emissions. Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . There may need to be more frequent checks and servic ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 7 . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 57 . . Inspect the tires for wear . See ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 57 . . Inspect tire wear . See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 63 . . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter . See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 1 ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as neede ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as neede ...

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    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommended that your ...

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    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi ‐ point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps Properly working headlamps, ta ...

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    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 V ehicle Care T o help keep the vehicle looking like new , vehicle care products are available from your dealer . For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle ’ s interior and exterior , see Interior Care on page 10 ‑ 95 and Exterior ...

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    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement ...

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    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Cat ...

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    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts If the vehicle has the Duramax ® diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part ...

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    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By ...

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    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (17,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (18,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on pa ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel T ank Cutaway (Optional T ank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard T ank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 1 17.3 L 31.0 gal * 4 03 ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 X Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 A Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 4 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.0L V8 G Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 T echnical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 12-6 T echnical Data 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13- ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Cust ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Med ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gmc.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone Devices (TTYs)) Roadside A ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-5 GMC Merchandise — www .gmccollection.com Help Center — www .gmc.com/ helpcenter . F AQ (Frequently Asked Questions) . Contact Us GMC Owner Centre (Canada) gmcowner .ca T ake a trip to the GMC Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-6 Customer Information Calling for Assistanc e When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following information ready: . Y our name, home address, and home telephone number . . T elephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. . Model, year , color , and license pla ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-7 . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 mi) Powertrain warranty period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and rental ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-8 Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize ...

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    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-9 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of your dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the m ...

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    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-10 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resa ...

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    Black plate (11,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Insuring the V ehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide ...

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    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-12 Customer Information Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take the vehicle there, or have it towed ...

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    Black plate (13,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-13 Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discove ...

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    Black plate (14,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-14 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call T ransport Canada at 1-800-333-0510 o ...

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    Black plate (15,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 Customer Information 13-15 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding h ...

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    Black plate (16,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 13-16 Customer Information OnStar ® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash-like situations. The OnStar T erms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available at www .onstar.c ...

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    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 14-2 OnStar Push Q to connect to a live Advisor to: . V erify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directions. Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan. . Receive On-Demand Diagnostics for a check on the vehicle ’ s key operating ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System respo ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 14-4 OnStar Connections OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. See www .onstar .com for coverage maps. Hands-Free Calling 1. Push X . System resp ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App With an iPhone® or Android ™ -based mobile device, an OnStar RemoteLink mobile app can be downloaded. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is cell phone service. It can also check the fuel ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar ’ ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen V ehicle Assistance. Y ou will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor . T o change the OnStar PIN, c ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity , this message may come on. Push Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. V ehicle and Power ...

  • GMC Savana (2012) - page 413

    Black plate (1,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Additional Information, OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14- ...

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    Black plate (2,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (3,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 INDEX i-3 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-95 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear . . ...

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    Black plate (4,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Dual Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 E E85 Fuel . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (5,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 INDEX i-5 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (6,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 i-6 INDEX I Idle System Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 In ...

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    Black plate (7,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 INDEX i-7 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Power Door ...

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    Black plate (8,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 i-8 INDEX Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (9,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 INDEX i-9 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-16 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (10,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 i-10 INDEX Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . 13-14 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Satellite Radi ...

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    Black plate (12,1) GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/1 1/1 1 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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