Owner's Manual
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2005 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-73 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-30 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-34 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-41 Driving Your Vehicle ...
2005 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-73 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-19 Mirrors ...2-30 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-34 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-41 Driving Your Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-23 All-Wheel Drive ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Engine Exhaust ...2-28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-29 Mirrors ...2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-30 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-30 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-30 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-34 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote...
... Engine Coolant Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-23 All-Wheel Drive ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-26 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Engine Exhaust ...2-28 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-29 Mirrors ...2-30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-30 Outside Manual Mirror ...2-30 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-30 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-32 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-34 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote...
Owner's Manual
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... window. Press the bottom of the switch with the power window symbol on it to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at any time by pressing the opposite side of the window switch marked AUTO for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to lower the window. Press and hold the side of the switch. Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls...
... window. Press the bottom of the switch with the power window symbol on it to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at any time by pressing the opposite side of the window switch marked AUTO for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to lower the window. Press and hold the side of the switch. Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls...
Owner's Manual
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... turn the key only with your vehicle to continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK or until one of the doors is the position for a long period of features such as the radio in all the way. Ignition Positions B (Accessory): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is turned to LOCK...
... turn the key only with your vehicle to continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK or until one of the doors is the position for a long period of features such as the radio in all the way. Ignition Positions B (Accessory): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is turned to LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is not running at high speed when shifting your accelerator pedal about halfway down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). If you more power but then you are stuck, do not spin the tires. SECOND (2): This position gives you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer to minimize heat build-up and extend the life of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed...
... vehicle is not running at high speed when shifting your accelerator pedal about halfway down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). If you more power but then you are stuck, do not spin the tires. SECOND (2): This position gives you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer to minimize heat build-up and extend the life of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in RUN. If torque lock does occur, you may find it difficult to the drive gear you ever hold the brake until the end of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. If you want . Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P), try...
... of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in RUN. If torque lock does occur, you may find it difficult to the drive gear you ever hold the brake until the end of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. If you want . Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P), try...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle may have a rear heating and air-conditioning system. This system regulates the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery for the rear-seat passenger(s). Front Climate-Control Panel Use this action disables the front control panel. Rear Climate-Control Panel If your vehicle has a 135 inch (343 cm) wheelbase, a rear control panel for the rear-seating area. Adjust the direction of your vehicle. Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to maintain a separate temperature setting. Performing this control panel...
... vehicle may have a rear heating and air-conditioning system. This system regulates the temperature, the fan speed and the air delivery for the rear-seat passenger(s). Front Climate-Control Panel Use this action disables the front control panel. Rear Climate-Control Panel If your vehicle has a 135 inch (343 cm) wheelbase, a rear control panel for the rear-seating area. Adjust the direction of your vehicle. Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to maintain a separate temperature setting. Performing this control panel...
Owner's Manual
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... know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to the floor outlets. The air-conditioning system on the main climate-control panel must be or is not on to direct cooled air to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be alarmed when this happens. Be sure to turn the right knob...
... know when there's a problem with your vehicle. Often gages and warning lights work together to the floor outlets. The air-conditioning system on the main climate-control panel must be or is not on to direct cooled air to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be alarmed when this happens. Be sure to turn the right knob...
Owner's Manual
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... service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Diagnosis and service may also result in one of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light on and the engine is not running. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light...
... service technician in correctly diagnosing any problem is apparent. Diagnosis and service may also result in one of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light on and the engine is not running. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light...
Owner's Manual
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...hill and find a truck stopped in your speed. You can avoid these . See Braking on good weather and road conditions. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do their work where the tires meet the road. But sometimes you suddenly ...brakes. Ease up on the space available. 4-12 If you are out of those places. Steering in time. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these problems by braking - if you can stop in Emergencies There are steering through the curve. First apply your speed as you can from between parked cars...
...hill and find a truck stopped in your speed. You can avoid these . See Braking on good weather and road conditions. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should you do their work where the tires meet the road. But sometimes you suddenly ...brakes. Ease up on the space available. 4-12 If you are out of those places. Steering in time. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these problems by braking - if you can stop in Emergencies There are steering through the curve. First apply your speed as you can from between parked cars...
Owner's Manual
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... starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. Your dealer can spray out on page 5-87. This spray can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Do not top off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. When replacing the fuel cap, turn...
... starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. Your dealer can spray out on page 5-87. This spray can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Do not top off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. When replacing the fuel cap, turn...
Owner's Manual
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... increase in costly brake repair. Brake Adjustment Every time you are first applied or lightly applied. When tires are necessary to an accident. Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Properly torqued wheel nuts are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear. 5-37 Some driving conditions or climates may...
... increase in costly brake repair. Brake Adjustment Every time you are first applied or lightly applied. When tires are necessary to an accident. Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are pushing on the brake pedal firmly. Properly torqued wheel nuts are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear. 5-37 Some driving conditions or climates may...
Owner's Manual
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... from driving. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle...
... from driving. Cold Inflation Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle...
Owner's Manual
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...;ated. The amount of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that faces outward when mounted on the other sidewall of the tread. accessory weight; Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for air pressure. and production options weight. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side...
...;ated. The amount of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that faces outward when mounted on the other sidewall of the tread. accessory weight; Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for air pressure. and production options weight. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side...
Owner's Manual
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... against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the vehicle, turn the handle clockwise to Step 4 of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Tilt the retainer at tire, return to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Lower the jack by the cable. To continue changing the flat the end of Removing...
... against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the vehicle, turn the handle clockwise to Step 4 of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Tilt the retainer at tire, return to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Lower the jack by the cable. To continue changing the flat the end of Removing...
Owner's Manual
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...fications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in the diagnosis and service of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 7-13 In...
...fications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in the diagnosis and service of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 7-13 In...
Owner's Manual
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... Console Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Headlamp Wiring ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Fuel Regulator ...Oil ...Overheating ...Reduced Power Light ...Speed Limiter ...Starting ...5-93 5-95 5-94 5-93 5-93 5-93 5-18 5-38 3-36 3-33 5-22 2-22 3-32 5-12 2-28 5-32 2-22 5-13 5-25 3-38 3-25 2-21 Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety...
... Console Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Headlamp Wiring ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Change Engine Oil Light ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...Engine Compartment Overview ...Exhaust ...Fan Noise ...Fuel Regulator ...Oil ...Overheating ...Reduced Power Light ...Speed Limiter ...Starting ...5-93 5-95 5-94 5-93 5-93 5-93 5-18 5-38 3-36 3-33 5-22 2-22 3-32 5-12 2-28 5-32 2-22 5-13 5-25 3-38 3-25 2-21 Entry Lighting ...Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...Exit Lighting ...Extender, Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... Cruise Control ...3-37 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...3-38 Highbeam On ...3-38 Malfunction Indicator ...3-33 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-25 Security ...3-37 Stabilitrak® Indicator ...3-32 Stabilitrak® Not Ready ...3-31 Tow/Haul Mode ...3-39 Lighting Entry ...3-16 Exit ...3-16 Locking Rear Axle ...4-8 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Locks Cargo Door Relocking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Power Door ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Loss of Control ...4-15 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-7 At Each Fuel Fill...
... Cruise Control ...3-37 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...3-38 Highbeam On ...3-38 Malfunction Indicator ...3-33 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-25 Security ...3-37 Stabilitrak® Indicator ...3-32 Stabilitrak® Not Ready ...3-31 Tow/Haul Mode ...3-39 Lighting Entry ...3-16 Exit ...3-16 Locking Rear Axle ...4-8 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Locks Cargo Door Relocking ...2-8 Door ...2-7 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Power Door ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Loss of Control ...4-15 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-7 At Each Fuel Fill...
Owner's Manual
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... the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-41 Theft-Deterrent ...3-72 Understanding Reception ...3-72 Reading Lamps ...3-16 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-22 Rear Axle ...5-44 Locking ...4-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-14 Rear Heating System ...3-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-28 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rearview Mirrors ...2-30 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-38 Remote Keyless Entry...
... the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-41 Theft-Deterrent ...3-72 Understanding Reception ...3-72 Reading Lamps ...3-16 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...3-22 Rear Axle ...5-44 Locking ...4-8 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-14 Rear Heating System ...3-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-28 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-25 Rearview Mirrors ...2-30 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-38 Remote Keyless Entry...
Owner's Manual
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-29 S Safety Belt Pretensioners ...Reminder Light ...Safety Belts Care of ...Center Passenger Position ...1-23, Driver Position ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...Rear Seat Passengers ...Right Front Passenger Position ...Safety Belt Extender ...Safety Belt Use During ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-29 S Safety Belt Pretensioners ...Reminder Light ...Safety Belts Care of ...Center Passenger Position ...1-23, Driver Position ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...Rear Seat Passengers ...Right Front Passenger Position ...Safety Belt Extender ...Safety Belt Use During ...