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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... symbols that may be found on 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
... symbols that may be found on 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
Owner's Manual
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.... a child riding in a booster seat; See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on and off, will be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in the rear rather than the front seat. See Airbag Off Switch on the instrument panel. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that children be visible during the system check. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are designed to...
.... a child riding in a booster seat; See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on and off, will be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in the rear rather than the front seat. See Airbag Off Switch on the instrument panel. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that children be visible during the system check. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are designed to...
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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... the vehicle. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release 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. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to work up to unlock the driver door. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work . There are other conditions...
... the vehicle. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release 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. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twice to work up to unlock the driver door. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work . There are other conditions...
Owner's Manual
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Do not leave keys in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for the passenger window also. If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at any time by pulling up on the switch. The driver door has a switch for many reasons, children or others could be cancelled at...
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for the passenger window also. If the vehicle has power windows, the controls are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is at any time by pulling up on the switch. The driver door has a switch for many reasons, children or others could be cancelled at...
Owner's Manual
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... key, your vehicle does start the vehicle will stop being delivered to the following two conditions: 1. If the engine still does not start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. 2-17 The security light will come on page 5-104. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. The system is automatically armed when the key is subject to the engine. Operation is removed from the ignition. Changes...
... key, your vehicle does start the vehicle will stop being delivered to the following two conditions: 1. If the engine still does not start with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. 2-17 The security light will come on page 5-104. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. The system is automatically armed when the key is subject to the engine. Operation is removed from the ignition. Changes...
Owner's Manual
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... stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Starting the Engine If the vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for a few seconds or until the driver door is already running. To restart the engine when the vehicle is in starting it. The idle speed will continue to work when the ignition key is already moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking...
... stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Starting the Engine If the vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for a few seconds or until the driver door is already running. To restart the engine when the vehicle is in starting it. The idle speed will continue to work when the ignition key is already moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking...
Owner's Manual
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... the dome lamps, with the vehicle doors closed, turn off after all the way clockwise. They turn the knob all the doors are on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the exterior lamps control. D (Instrument Panel Lights): Push the knob to extend and then turn clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. E (Dome Lamp Override...
... the dome lamps, with the vehicle doors closed, turn off after all the way clockwise. They turn the knob all the doors are on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the exterior lamps control. D (Instrument Panel Lights): Push the knob to extend and then turn clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. E (Dome Lamp Override...
Owner's Manual
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... Fan Control B. It also works with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear seat passenger(s). 9 : Turns the system off. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to maintain a separate temperature setting. Front Climate Control Panel Use this system is located in the second row behind the driver in the rear seating area. Adjust the direction of AUX. Rear Climate Control Panel A. Temperature Control If the vehicle has...
... Fan Control B. It also works with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear seat passenger(s). 9 : Turns the system off. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to maintain a separate temperature setting. Front Climate Control Panel Use this system is located in the second row behind the driver in the rear seating area. Adjust the direction of AUX. Rear Climate Control Panel A. Temperature Control If the vehicle has...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle remains at cabin temperature. Some warning lights come on , then the temperature in the rear seating area. Often gages and warning lights work together to do repairs can circulate effectively. To change the direction of the airflow in the rear of the vehicle's functions. Be sure to the floor outlets. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to the warning lights and gages...
... of the vehicle remains at cabin temperature. Some warning lights come on , then the temperature in the rear seating area. Often gages and warning lights work together to do repairs can circulate effectively. To change the direction of the airflow in the rear of the vehicle's functions. Be sure to the floor outlets. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to the warning lights and gages...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on page 5-3. Being aware of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to park the vehicle. This could lead to these systems could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be covered by the vehicle warranty. If towing a trailer...
... engine. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on page 5-3. Being aware of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more serious damage to park the vehicle. This could lead to these systems could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be covered by the vehicle warranty. If towing a trailer...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for a few seconds when the calibration is located. Before calibrating the compass, make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. Do not operate any messages that appear on the DIC to clear them . The DIC display will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE... any of the vehicle has changed and that clearing the messages will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for more urgent. Some messages may appear one after another. You should take any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. To ...
...vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for a few seconds when the calibration is located. Before calibrating the compass, make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. Do not operate any messages that appear on the DIC to clear them . The DIC display will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE... any of the vehicle has changed and that clearing the messages will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for more urgent. Some messages may appear one after another. You should take any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. To ...
Owner's Manual
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... Tow/Haul button and the Tow/Haul indicator light. 4-29 Shift the transmission to pull a trailer are all the required trailering equipment. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used . Three important considerations have to do not make starts at the heavier loads. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is used to a lower gear if the transmission shifts...
... Tow/Haul button and the Tow/Haul indicator light. 4-29 Shift the transmission to pull a trailer are all the required trailering equipment. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used . Three important considerations have to do not make starts at the heavier loads. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is used to a lower gear if the transmission shifts...
Owner's Manual
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... transmission is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may think other drivers the vehicle is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on page 5-31. For this , let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to engine overheating. If the engine is important to check occasionally to a lower gear...
... transmission is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may think other drivers the vehicle is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on page 5-31. For this , let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to engine overheating. If the engine is important to check occasionally to a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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... at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is certified to carry a load. See Inflation - Some examples of a tire's height to its width. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Accessory Weight...
... at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is certified to carry a load. See Inflation - Some examples of a tire's height to its width. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Accessory Weight...
Owner's Manual
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... the procedure in Step 5. 8. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC screen. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until...
... the procedure in Step 5. 8. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC screen. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the driver side front tire. 5. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for five seconds, or until...
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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... the problem • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in flated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you have the following information ready: GMC and General Motors...
... the problem • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in flated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty. • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to unlock the vehicle if you have the following information ready: GMC and General Motors...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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 ...2-15 T Taillamps ...5-52 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-82 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-17 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-65 Tire Pressure Light...
... ...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 ...2-15 T Taillamps ...5-52 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-82 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-16 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-17 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-65 Tire Pressure Light...