1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 233

If your vehicle has a 7.4L engine and air conditioning, your vehicle will have a auxiliary engine fan in addition to the belt driven fdn. Before closingthe hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary engine fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine not running. is Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Noise Control System The following information relates to compliance with Federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule booklet provides information on maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission control system during the life of your vehicle. The noise control system warranty is given in your Warranty booklet. These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the United States. ~ ~ ~ Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start afire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plasticor rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop spill or things thatwill burn onto a hot engine. 6-9