Owner's Manual
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... to operate your vehicle. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. yellowblue The 1999 GMC Savana Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. Problems on page 8-10...
... to operate your vehicle. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. yellowblue The 1999 GMC Savana Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. Problems on page 8-10...
Owner's Manual
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... New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-39 2-43 2-44 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-52 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (Option) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster...
... New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Gasoline Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-39 2-43 2-44 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-52 Running Your Engine While You're Parked Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (Option) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray Sun Visors Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in RUN. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. You may need to have to...
... a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in RUN. Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. You may need to have to...
Owner's Manual
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... side door windows. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to raise or lower your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to RUN. Press and hold the side of the switch with the power window symbol on it to activate the express-down mode. The driver's door has a switch for one second to lower the window. Push the front of the window switch marked AUTO for the passenger windows...
... side door windows. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to raise or lower your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to RUN. Press and hold the side of the switch with the power window symbol on it to activate the express-down mode. The driver's door has a switch for one second to lower the window. Push the front of the window switch marked AUTO for the passenger windows...
Owner's Manual
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... are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle: D D D D Reducing vehicle speed. If you it repaired. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may also result in one of two ways: NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your warranty. D Light Flashing -- If the light doesn't come on, have it is working, when the ignition is...
... are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle: D D D D Reducing vehicle speed. If you it repaired. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may also result in one of two ways: NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust or fuel system of your warranty. D Light Flashing -- If the light doesn't come on, have it is working, when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual
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... warmer air. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your vehicle. HEAT: This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in your air system work for cold weather. 3-2 To decrease airflow, turn the...
... warmer air. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument panel vents. Heater Controls If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your vehicle. HEAT: This setting directs air through the instrument panel vents. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in your air system work for cold weather. 3-2 To decrease airflow, turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. This knob will look like this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After the vehicle's interior reaches a comfortable temperature, turn the knob toward LO. yellowblue Fan Knob HEAT/DEFROST: Use this . To decrease airflow, turn the mode knob on the control panel changes the heater/air conditioning setting. To turn the fan...
... vehicle of the heating system control panel controls the fan speed. This knob will look like this setting to divide airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After the vehicle's interior reaches a comfortable temperature, turn the knob toward LO. yellowblue Fan Knob HEAT/DEFROST: Use this . To decrease airflow, turn the mode knob on the control panel changes the heater/air conditioning setting. To turn the fan...
Owner's Manual
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... the control panel to regulate the temperature, location and speed of the airflow. To activate the rear control, turn the knob toward the red area, and for cooler air, turn the fan knob on the control panel. yellowblue Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for headliner vent air flow. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob...
... the control panel to regulate the temperature, location and speed of the airflow. To activate the rear control, turn the knob toward the red area, and for cooler air, turn the fan knob on the control panel. yellowblue Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear heater system combination, controls are used for air conditioning and the floor vents for headliner vent air flow. To regulate the airflow location, adjust the center knob...
Owner's Manual
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... "Engine Coolant Heater" in cold weather, turn the blower fan to heat the passenger compartment in through the floor outlets. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of ice, snow, or any vents that went into it . The heater and defroster will produce warmer air faster to HI for a few moments before starting your engine, your heating system will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging...
... "Engine Coolant Heater" in cold weather, turn the blower fan to heat the passenger compartment in through the floor outlets. D Keep the air path under the front seats clear of ice, snow, or any vents that went into it . The heater and defroster will produce warmer air faster to HI for a few moments before starting your engine, your heating system will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging...
Owner's Manual
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... work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can lose control. have to go , and slow down. if you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems by braking -- Speed limit signs near curves warn that you suddenly accelerate. Wait to remove as much of those places. While you can from between parked cars...
... work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can lose control. have to go , and slow down. if you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems by braking -- Speed limit signs near curves warn that you suddenly accelerate. Wait to remove as much of those places. While you can from between parked cars...
Owner's Manual
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... the Index. Idle for about twice as fast as necessary. 3. Stop after high-speed driving. otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- yellowblue If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Turn on a hot...
... the Index. Idle for about twice as fast as necessary. 3. Stop after high-speed driving. otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- yellowblue If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Turn on a hot...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-31 Service Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-32 6-32 6-40 6-41 6-50 6-51 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-66 6-67 6-71 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care...
... 6-31 Service Fuel (Gasoline Engine) Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine) Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Noise Control System Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 66-32 6-32 6-40 6-41 6-50 6-51 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-61 6-66 6-67 6-71 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care...
Owner's Manual
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.... The Maintenance Schedule provides information on the hood prop. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are the acts listed below. Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following information relates to the belt driven fan. yellowblue If your vehicle has a 7.4 liter engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to compliance with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR...
.... The Maintenance Schedule provides information on the hood prop. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are the acts listed below. Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited Federal law prohibits the following information relates to the belt driven fan. yellowblue If your vehicle has a 7.4 liter engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to compliance with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR...
Owner's Manual
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... a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in costly brake repair. Properly torqued wheel nuts are needed. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be removed and inspected each time the tires are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing. That could be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake linings should be heard all the time your brakes...
... a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in costly brake repair. Properly torqued wheel nuts are needed. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be removed and inspected each time the tires are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing. That could be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake linings should be heard all the time your brakes...
Owner's Manual
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..., Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block, Headlamp Switch Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays Heated O2 Sensors, Mass Air Flow Sensor, EGR Valve Solenoid, Evap Canister Purge Valve, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Secondary Air Injection Relay (Diesel), Water in Fuel Sensor (Diesel), Fuel Heater (Diesel), Glowplug Relay (Diesel), Wastegate Solenoid (Diesel) Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Spare Fuses Upfitter Provisions Upfitter Provisions Right-hand Headlamp (Export only) A/C SPARE NAME BLOWER ABS CIRCUITS PROTECTED Front Blower Motor Electronic Brake Control Module...
..., Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block, Headlamp Switch Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Relays Heated O2 Sensors, Mass Air Flow Sensor, EGR Valve Solenoid, Evap Canister Purge Valve, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Secondary Air Injection Relay (Diesel), Water in Fuel Sensor (Diesel), Fuel Heater (Diesel), Glowplug Relay (Diesel), Wastegate Solenoid (Diesel) Air Conditioning Clutch Relay Spare Fuses Upfitter Provisions Upfitter Provisions Right-hand Headlamp (Export only) A/C SPARE NAME BLOWER ABS CIRCUITS PROTECTED Front Blower Motor Electronic Brake Control Module...
Owner's Manual
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only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). Evaporative Control System Inspection. Drive Axle Service. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Gasoline Engines Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60...
only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). Evaporative Control System Inspection. Drive Axle Service. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Gasoline Engines Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60...
Owner's Manual
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... Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance -- j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j If you haven't used your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Gasoline Engines 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 8600 lbs. An Emission Control Service. or if the vehicle is over DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-25 j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is mainly driven under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your vehicle under...
... Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance -- j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j If you haven't used your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter. Gasoline Engines 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 8600 lbs. An Emission Control Service. or if the vehicle is over DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-25 j Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is mainly driven under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your vehicle under...
Owner's Manual
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...FOR 1999 GMC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for all models. Box 07130 S Detroit, MI 48207 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are available for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body...
...FOR 1999 GMC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for all models. Box 07130 S Detroit, MI 48207 OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are available for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body...
Owner's Manual
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... and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hitches, Trailer ...4-33 Hood Checking Things Under ...6-8 Prop ...6-9 Release ...6-8 Horn ...2-33 Hydroplaning ...4-17 gnition Switch ...Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...Inflation, Tire ...Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...Inspections ...Brake System ...Engine Cooling System ...Exhaust Systems ...Rear Axle ...Steering ...Suspension ...Throttle System ...Instrument Cluster ...Instrument Panel ...Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...Fuse Block ...Interior Lamps ...eyless Entry System ...2-6 Keys ...2-2 Certification ...4-28 Certification/Tire ...4-28 Service Parts...
... and Mountain Roads ...4-22 Hitches, Trailer ...4-33 Hood Checking Things Under ...6-8 Prop ...6-9 Release ...6-8 Horn ...2-33 Hydroplaning ...4-17 gnition Switch ...Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...Inflation, Tire ...Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror ...Inspections ...Brake System ...Engine Cooling System ...Exhaust Systems ...Rear Axle ...Steering ...Suspension ...Throttle System ...Instrument Cluster ...Instrument Panel ...Brightness Control ...Cleaning ...Fuse Block ...Interior Lamps ...eyless Entry System ...2-6 Keys ...2-2 Certification ...4-28 Certification/Tire ...4-28 Service Parts...
Owner's Manual
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... ...1-2 Power ...1-3 Rear ...1-5 Removing Rear ...1-5 Replacing Rear ...1-8 Restraint Systems ...1-1 Seat Controls ...1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...1-52, 1-54, 1-56 Second Gear, Automatic Transmission ...2-23 Security Light ...2-61 Service ...6-2 Bulletins, Ordering ...8-11 Engine Soon Light ...2-57, 2-60 Key Lock Cylinder ...7-39 Manuals, Ordering ...8-11 Parts Identification Label ...6-60 Publications, Ordering ...8-11 Work, Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-11 Service Publications ...8-11 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle...
... ...1-2 Power ...1-3 Rear ...1-5 Removing Rear ...1-5 Replacing Rear ...1-8 Restraint Systems ...1-1 Seat Controls ...1-2 Securing a Child Restraint ...1-52, 1-54, 1-56 Second Gear, Automatic Transmission ...2-23 Security Light ...2-61 Service ...6-2 Bulletins, Ordering ...8-11 Engine Soon Light ...2-57, 2-60 Key Lock Cylinder ...7-39 Manuals, Ordering ...8-11 Parts Identification Label ...6-60 Publications, Ordering ...8-11 Work, Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-11 Service Publications ...8-11 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle...