Owner's Manual
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2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-79 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-33 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-41 Audio System(s) ...3-64 Driving Your ...
2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-79 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-33 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-41 Audio System(s) ...3-64 Driving Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode ": I: B: O: #: _: Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid iv For more information on the...
... the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Tow/Haul Mode ": I: B: O: #: _: Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid iv For more information on the...
Owner's Manual
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... seat. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are restrained in a rear-facing child restraint; Accident statistics show that children be visible. an older child riding in flate) or not. The passenger sensing system will be enabled (may in a booster seat; See Airbag Off Switch on and off, will turn off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. The sensors...
... seat. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are restrained in a rear-facing child restraint; Accident statistics show that children be visible. an older child riding in flate) or not. The passenger sensing system will be enabled (may in a booster seat; See Airbag Off Switch on and off, will turn off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system. The sensors...
Owner's Manual
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...Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-23 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-33 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks...
...Heater ...2-22 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-23 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-25 Parking Brake ...2-26 Shifting Into Park ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-30 Mirrors ...2-31 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-31 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-31 Outside Towing Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-32 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-33 Storage Areas ...2-33 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks...
Owner's Manual
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... horn sounds repeatedly for the panic alarm to lock all remaining doors unlock. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds. Press and hold L for 20 seconds or until the ignition is pressed again within five seconds, all doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work . See Remote Keyless Entry...
... horn sounds repeatedly for the panic alarm to lock all remaining doors unlock. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds. Press and hold L for 20 seconds or until the ignition is pressed again within five seconds, all doors. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work . See Remote Keyless Entry...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down feature that allows the window to be cancelled at the desired position. 2-14 Press the switch to raise the window. The windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power...
... the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down feature that allows the window to be cancelled at the desired position. 2-14 Press the switch to raise the window. The windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
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... to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. Operation is for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to the following two conditions: 1. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not have keys made . The security light will come on if...automatically armed when the key is using a trial-and-error method to start , and the key appears to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is removed from the ignition. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start the vehicle...
... to learn the transponder value of electrical key codes. Operation is for the PASS-Key® III+ decoder to the following two conditions: 1. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not have keys made . The security light will come on if...automatically armed when the key is using a trial-and-error method to start , and the key appears to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is removed from the ignition. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. If the engine still does not start the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...; Audio System • Power Windows (if equipped) These features will continue cranking for many seconds, cranking will not start in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The idle speed will go of time, by turning the ignition switch to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will work 10 minutes or until the vehicle starts. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to P (Park) or N (Neutral). With...
...; Audio System • Power Windows (if equipped) These features will continue cranking for many seconds, cranking will not start in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The idle speed will go of time, by turning the ignition switch to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will work 10 minutes or until the vehicle starts. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to P (Park) or N (Neutral). With...
Owner's Manual
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... control. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on when any door is light outside. Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on immediately. They turn off or come on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. D (Instrument Panel Lights): Push the knob to extend...
... control. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on when any door is light outside. Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on immediately. They turn off or come on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. D (Instrument Panel Lights): Push the knob to extend...
Owner's Manual
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... front control panel. It also works with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for this control panel to maintain a separate temperature setting. Rear Climate Control Panel A. The temperature, air delivery mode, and the fan speed can be adjusted for the rear seat passenger(s). 9 : Turns the system off. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear-seating area. 3-22 Temperature Control If the vehicle has...
... front control panel. It also works with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for this control panel to maintain a separate temperature setting. Rear Climate Control Panel A. The temperature, air delivery mode, and the fan speed can be adjusted for the rear seat passenger(s). 9 : Turns the system off. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear-seating area. 3-22 Temperature Control If the vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear-seating area. The air-conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on when there may be costly and even dangerous. Warning lights come on page 3-18. Follow this manual's advice. H (Vent): 2 (Floor): Air is directed to do . For information on ventilation, see Climate Control System on briefly when the engine is a problem with one of the vehicle can signal that...
... the rear-seating area. The air-conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on when there may be costly and even dangerous. Warning lights come on page 3-18. Follow this manual's advice. H (Vent): 2 (Floor): Air is directed to do . For information on ventilation, see Climate Control System on briefly when the engine is a problem with one of the vehicle can signal that...
Owner's Manual
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... light to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. See Accessories and Modifications on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-35 Avoid steep uphill grades. Find a safe place to do so, stop the vehicle. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls...
... light to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed. See Accessories and Modifications on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. 3-35 Avoid steep uphill grades. Find a safe place to do so, stop the vehicle. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls...
Owner's Manual
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... appear on the instrument panel to complete the calibration. Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Drive the vehicle in this section. See "Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure" earlier in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to acknowledge that clearing the messages will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for more urgent. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc.
... appear on the instrument panel to complete the calibration. Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Drive the vehicle in this section. See "Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure" earlier in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to acknowledge that clearing the messages will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for more urgent. Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc.
Owner's Manual
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... 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do with an automatic transmissions can tow in the tow vehicle and it has all important. It depends on the vehicle's tires Also see Tow/Haul later in this section for more information. Shift the transmission to pull a trailer are all the required trailering equipment. It can carry. See "Weight...
... 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do with an automatic transmissions can tow in the tow vehicle and it has all important. It depends on the vehicle's tires Also see Tow/Haul later in this section for more information. Shift the transmission to pull a trailer are all the required trailering equipment. It can carry. See "Weight...
Owner's Manual
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... sure the trailer bulbs are still working. It is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. If the engine is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on level ground, with the automatic transmission in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to engine overheating. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. To avoid...
... sure the trailer bulbs are still working. It is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. If the engine is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on level ground, with the automatic transmission in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to engine overheating. Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before turning the engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. To avoid...
Owner's Manual
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... , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. This does not apply to carry a load. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of ply construction in the tire. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. The letter R means radial ply construction; Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of...
... , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. This does not apply to carry a load. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of ply construction in the tire. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat from steel or other reinforcing materials. The letter R means radial ply construction; Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel cluster until a horn chirp sounds. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until the PRESS V TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays. Turn the ignition switch to signal the receiver is in Step 5. 8. The horn sounds twice to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure...
... instrument panel cluster until a horn chirp sounds. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until the PRESS V TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays. Turn the ignition switch to signal the receiver is in Step 5. 8. The horn sounds twice to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure...
Owner's Manual
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...64 65 Usage Transmission Even Ignition Injectors (Gas) Glow Plug Module (Diesel) Engine Control Module Battery Odd Ignition Injectors (Gas) Oxygen Sensor 2 (Gas) Air Conditioning Compressor Fan Clutch (Diesel) V6 Fuel Injectors (Gas) Antilock Brake System Module (J-Case) Antilock Brake System Motor (J-Case) Trailer Wiring (J-Case) Empty Starter Solenoid (J-Case) Engine Control Module (ECM), Powertrain (Diesel) (J-Case) Fuse 66 67 77 Relays 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 Usage Front Blower (J-Case) Empty Body BEC (Mega Fuse) Usage Empty Run, Crank (High Current Micro) Windshield Wiper High (High...
...64 65 Usage Transmission Even Ignition Injectors (Gas) Glow Plug Module (Diesel) Engine Control Module Battery Odd Ignition Injectors (Gas) Oxygen Sensor 2 (Gas) Air Conditioning Compressor Fan Clutch (Diesel) V6 Fuel Injectors (Gas) Antilock Brake System Module (J-Case) Antilock Brake System Motor (J-Case) Trailer Wiring (J-Case) Empty Starter Solenoid (J-Case) Engine Control Module (ECM), Powertrain (Diesel) (J-Case) Fuse 66 67 77 Relays 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 Usage Front Blower (J-Case) Empty Body BEC (Mega Fuse) Usage Empty Run, Crank (High Current Micro) Windshield Wiper High (High...
Owner's Manual
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... change a flat tire with the spare tire. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without notification. 7-8 • Flat Tire Change: Service is the owner's responsibility for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in flated. It is provided to jump start a dead battery. For security reasons, the driver must be in good condition and properly in a crash and cannot be available if you are locked...
... change a flat tire with the spare tire. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without notification. 7-8 • Flat Tire Change: Service is the owner's responsibility for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in flated. It is provided to jump start a dead battery. For security reasons, the driver must be in good condition and properly in a crash and cannot be available if you are locked...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle ...4-24 Towing a Trailer ...4-28 Your Vehicle ...4-24 11 Spare Tire ...5-95 Installing ...5-84 Removing ...5-81 Storing ...5-94 Specifications, Capacities ...5-110 Speedometer ...3-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-33 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Starting the Engine ...2-20 Steering ...4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-83 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas ...2-33 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-17 Sun Visors ...2-16 Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40 ...2-10 Swing-Out Windows...
... Vehicle ...4-24 Towing a Trailer ...4-28 Your Vehicle ...4-24 11 Spare Tire ...5-95 Installing ...5-84 Removing ...5-81 Storing ...5-94 Specifications, Capacities ...5-110 Speedometer ...3-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-33 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Starting the Engine ...2-20 Steering ...4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-83 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas ...2-33 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-17 Sun Visors ...2-16 Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40 ...2-10 Swing-Out Windows...