1998 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual
1998 GMC Savana Van Manual
1998 GMC Savana Van manual content summary:
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The 1998 GMC Savana Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheatedengine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 4
sell the vehicle, pleaseleave this manual in it so the new owner can useit. National Institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners WhoPrl French Language Manual: Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en frayais chez votre concessionaire - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 5
How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Ifyou do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words worktogether to explain things - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 6
you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnmgs Also, in tlus book - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 7
for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS ee WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM =l l FUSE -%- LIGHTER P m )cr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Modr' Referer - This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cab and Chassis Cargo Van vi - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Safety Belts Properly 1-58 Driver Position 1-61 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-61 Right Front Passenger Position 1-62 Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about theseats -- now to adjust them, in. take them out and put them back It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks. The bucket seats canbe adjusted forward or rearward with the lever atthe front of the seat. Manual Front Seats To adjust the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 11
on the driver's or passenger's side, you can adjust it with this switch at the front center cushion of the seat. You can use these switches to move the seatback, lift the front of this lever, which is located at the inner edge of the seat cushion. Move the seatback with your body and release the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 12
when do you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't its job because it do won't be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't doits job either. In a crash the belt could - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Rear Seats Getting Into the Rear Seats To make it easier for passengers to get into the rear and seats, use the fastenerstrips on the headliner safety belt latch. Thesewill keep the safety belts out of the way while people getinto the rear seats. 1-5 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Removing the RearSeat 1. Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. To do this, press the tipof a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling on the up safety belt. 2. Lift the carpet/mat flap at the inboard side of - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 15
I 3. Locate the red handle on the inboard side of the seat base and rotate it up. 4. Once the red handle is rotated up, pull the handle remove the locking pin. 5. Stow the locking pin on the rear of the seat base in the hole that is provided. to 6. Repeat this procedure for the pin on the other - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 16
belt latchby attaching the fastener strip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door. There is also a fastener strip provided for stowing the safety belt latch for a four-passenger bench seat, if equipped. For the remaining rear seats, stow the safety belt latch plate on the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 17
check to be sure thatthe safety beltsare not twisted and are properly attached. 1. Remove the trim covers from the floor rails and store for future use. 5 . Remove the pin from its stowed position on the seat base while holding the carpetlmat flap back. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 18
6. Insert the red handled locking pin into the seat base, lifting the seat slightlyto line up the pin with the base. 7. Rotate the red handle down until it is in the retaining clip. 8. Replace the carpet/mat flap to its original position. 9. Repeat this procedurefor the other seat base. 10. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Belt:- -hey're for Everyone ~ This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. -. r ... Put someone on it. Fdke the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-13 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 22
P Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stoppedby something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 23
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-15 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 24
safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident -- even one that isn't your fault-- you and driver your passengers can be hurt. Being a good doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 25
your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 26
end of the belt as youpull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks ifthere's a sudden stop - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 27
at the word PRESS and move the heightadjuster to the desiredposition. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without pushing in tomake sure it has locked into position - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 28
your snoulder is belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. I I A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-20 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 29
@ What's wrong with this? 1 g CAUTION: A - You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. a crash, In the belt would go over your abdomen. The up belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 30
&." What3 wrong with this? n A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured your belt goes if over an armrestlike this. The beltwould be much too high. In a crash,you can slide under the belt. The belt forcewould then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and thatcould cause seriousor fatal - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Q t What's wrong with this? A CAUTION: You can be seriously injumd if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too forward, which would far increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force the to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 32
.a belt is twisted, If so or make it straight it can work properly, ask your dealer to it. fix C I I 1 I I I I I I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-24 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 33
out of the way. Before you close the door, be surethe belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it,you can damage both the belt the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 34
bags -- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. If it says AIR BAGon the middle part of the steering wheel but it doesn't say AIRBAG on the instrument panel in front of the rightfront passenger's seat, your vehicle has an airbag for the driver only. If it says - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 35
't say AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, your vehicle doesn't have air bags. If your vehicle has an air bag for the driver, the airbag is a "Next Generation" reduced-force frontal air bag. If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger and there's a label on the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 36
part of this manual called "Children" and see the caution labels onthe sunvisors and the right front passenger's safety belt. If your vehicle has an bag for the right front air passenger : (Continued) AIR BAG light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 37
How the Air Bag System Works " . Where are the bags? air The driver's air is in the middle of the bag steering wheel. The right front passenger'sair bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 1-29 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 38
in a crash.The sensing system triggers a releaseof gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel andin the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. 1-30 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 39
even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module -- the steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag -- will be hotfor a short time. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 40
manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. NOTICE: If you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and theinstrument panel - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 41
to keep the air bags from working properly in a crash. Is there anything might addto the front of the I vehicle that could keep the bags from air working properly? A: Yes. If you of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manual. See "CustomerSatisfaction Procedure" in the Index.) A: 1-33 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 42
buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than those whoare wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle whoare wearing safety - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 43
you ever had to. 3. To make the lappart tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 1-35 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 44
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These of the parts body are best ableto take belt restraining forces. You canbeseriouslyhurtrshoulderbeltis too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 45
the comfort from the neck and head. guide pulls the belt away There is one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seats. To provide the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulderbelts. Here's how to install a comfortguide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 46
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 47
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 48
make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 49
changes theneed, for everyone,to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in says children up to some age every Canadian province must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies (Except Cargo Vans with Passenger AirBags) Children who are - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 50
child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether a child or infant restraint. Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary distributed across the strongest of the infant's body, part the back and shoulders. A baby should be - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 51
I at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 240-1b. (110 kg) forceon your arms. The babywould be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in infant restraint. an A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags) A very young child's bones are so small that a hip regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 53
A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can't hold it. example, in acrash For at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12=1b, kg) baby (5.5 will suddenly become a 240-lb. kg) force on (110 your - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 54
andsize, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in whichit will be used. A: An infant car bed (A) is a special bedmade for use in a motor vehicle. It's infant restraint system an designed to restrain or position a childon a continuous flat surface. With an - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 55
of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about oneyear of age. This type of restraint faces therear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the supportthey need in a crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 56
to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child seat. 1-48 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 57
27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It's designed to improve the fitof the vehicle's safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window. 1-49 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 58
owner's manual and the childrestraint instructions are important, so if either one of these is not available,obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans in the right front seat, but before do, always you move the front passenger seat far backas it - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab andChassis Models) The child restraint must be secured properly in the passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air not use to a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, always move passenger - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Seat Position around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child'sface or neck, put it behind the child restraint. I You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 61
into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. move freely again and beready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-53 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Securing a Child Restraint in Center a Seat Position You'll be using the lap belt. Be sure follow the to instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and the instructions say. as See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 63
ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the down on the child restraint. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 64
If your vehiclehas a front passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: - You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. sure Be to follow the instructions thatcame with the child restraint. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 65
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-57 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 66
you push down on child restraint. the You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle'ssafety belts. If - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 68
shoulder belt still ison the child's shoulder, so that in acrash the child's upper body would have therestraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in arear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 69
are working properly. Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from belt will fasten around you,you should use it. Also look forany opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 70
cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may benecessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 71
b % NOTES 1-63 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 72
& NOTES 1-64 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 2-30 2-30 2-3 1 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-40 2-43 2-45 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-50 2-5 1 2-53 Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked Locking Rear Axle(If Equipped) Windows Horn Tilt Wheel - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Keys Leaving young children ina vehicle with the raos ignition key is dangerous for many e s n .A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't a leave the keys in vehicle with young children. 2-2 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 75
one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. NOTICE: Your vehicle hasa number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can have of a lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your lose your key, you'll be able to have a new one made easily using this tag. 2-3 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 76
keyless entry, see "Keyless Entry System" later in this section for more information. From the outside, use your key. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When adoor is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Locks Child security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door orthe front portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door. With this feature, you can lock these doors so they can't be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the button downto engage the security feature - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 78
to normal operation. Keyless EntrySystem (If Equipped) If your vehicle has thisoption, you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remotekeyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. U 60/40 Move the button upto engage the security feature - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 79
device may not cause interference, and ( 2 ) this instructions that follow. device must accept any interference received, including this system by other than to an authorizedservice facility could void authorization to use this equipment. or snowy weather. 0 Check the location. Other vehicles or - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 80
ignition switch is activated. Press LOCK to lock all doors. Battery Replacement Under normal use,the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 81
dime. Synchronization Synchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. Thetransmitter does not send the same signal twice positive side down. Your Doors and How They Work Front Doors To open the door from the outside, pull the handle and pull the door open. 3. Align - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 82
60140 Swing-Out Side Door To open the "60" (front) portion ofa 60/40 door from the outside, pull upon the handle and pull the handle toward you. To open the "60" (front) portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door. 2-10 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 83
pull it toward you. To close the side doors, close the "40" (rear) door first. Then close the "60" (front) door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. The front side swing-out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees. To open - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 84
handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rearof the vehicle to open. To close the sliding side door from outside, use the outside door handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door slides closed completely, will be flush it with the side of - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 85
the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the doortoward the rear of the vehicle to open. To close thesliding door from inside, grasp the inside handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle to a closed position. Make sure the door is completely closed before driving your vehicle. 2-13 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 86
pull the latch release lever atthe inside edge of the door. To open the reardoors from the outside, open the passenger side rear door first. Pull the handle toward you to open the door. Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 87
doors open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear doors have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See " wheel will be locked, andso will your ignition and transmission. And remember to lock the doors - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 88
area, like your front storage compartment. Lock all the doors excePt the driver key.If a correct key is not used, fuel is disabled. If you are service. If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected the system and may need service. See your dealer for service - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 89
"break-in." But it will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines: e Keep your speed at km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops C -- -- E ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things like the radio, power windows and the windshield - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 90
wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while theengine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed). RUN transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. I NOTICE: If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 91
work withthe to electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change way the the engine operates. Before properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 92
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-20 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 93
store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should you keep prevent discharging your battery. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 94
the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock. With the ignitionin the RUN position, you must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P). NOTICE: Shifting into REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 95
you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off andon. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in SECOND (2). You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 96
or mud or are up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop whengoing uphill, don't hold your vehicle there withonly the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 97
also damage other parts of your vehicle. Always checkto be sure your parking brake is fully released before . If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others use the steps that follow. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towinga Trailer" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 98
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. Pull the lever toward you. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). 2-26 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 99
, move the shift Tever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 101
. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in collision. a Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road over road debris. or 0 Repairs weren't done correctly. 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspectexhaust is cominginto your vehicle: 0 Drive it only - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 102
with the is parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to. If you've left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 103
manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to the RUN the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the the switch - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Window Your rear swing-out windows work the same way, but the latch is at the bottom edge of the window. To open your side door swing-out windows, pull on up of the latch at the edge the window andswing the window out and push down the latch into the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 105
other cable connectionsmust pass through the seal between the body and the rear swing-out windowsor rear door(s): 0 Make sure all windows are shut. with heatingair conditioning systems, NORM A/C or BI-LEVEL A/C can be used. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 106
column includes your: Turn Signal and Lane Changer To tilt the wheel, hold thesteering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer 0 WindshieldWipers WindshieldWasher Cruise Control - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 107
the lever will return automatically. & I I I I I An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Headlamp High/Low Beam it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will be on. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 108
avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.If they are frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band choose the delay time.The to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 109
(40kmh). When you applyyour brakes, the cruise control shuts off. I A CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshield is dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 110
, the vehicle willkeep going faster until you release the switchor apply the brake. So unless you R/A. want to go faster, don't hold the switch at Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 111
gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applyingthe brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble anddon't use cruise control on steep hills. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 112
or exit your vehicle with the lightsstaying on for about 20 seconds, after the door is closed or ignition is cycled. Rotate the knob to the right to the headlamp switch is onthe driver's side of your instrument panel. Your instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel has two detent positions. When the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 113
next to the switch knob up to adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumbwheel up to the first OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition switch is in OFF, . Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 114
parking brake is released. When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on. Your instrument panel won't for a center high-mounted stoplamp, see your GM dealer for instructions on how to make it operate with your vehicle's electrical system. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 115
to the headlamp knob, all the way up to the second notch. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are open or closed. To use the dome override feature, push the button into the "in" position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will remain - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Lamp (Option) If you have an underhood reel lamp,it is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The lamp can be switched on without unreeling the cord. Also, you can use it as a flashlight. To use the lamp as a flashlight, pull down on the lever located under the lamp, unlocking - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirrortoward you to reduce glare from headlampsbehind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore mirror to original position. Outside Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrorsso you can just see the side of your vehicle, and have - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 118
rearview mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the switch next to the heater controls. (See "Comfort Controls" in the Index). Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger's side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver's seat. A convex mirror can make - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 119
you can have a clearview of objects behind you. 1. To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer, rotate the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Rotate the mirror head, so that the mirror surface faces the rear of the vehicle. 2-47 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 120
papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it's ready,it will pop back by itself. Your front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, press - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 121
let go. When it's done, it will pop back by itself. To remove the front ashtray, pull up on the tab with a key or screw driver inserted in the can also swing them from side to side. Your visors have elastic straps you can use to hold items such as maps. Visor Vanity Mirror (Option) Some visors have - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Instrument Panel A. B. C. D. Lamp Controls Air Vents Instrument Cluster Comfort Controls System E. Audio System E Auxiliary Power Outlet G. Cupholder H. Ashtray I. J. K. L. Cigarette Lighter Convenience Tray Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-50 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Instrument Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically. 2-51 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 124
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmh). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). You may wonder what happensif your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Laws vary as to the procedure that must be - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 125
shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please followthis manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly -- and when this happens. Safety Belt ReminderLight When the key is turned to RUN or START, a tone will come on for abouteight seconds to remind - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 126
panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you ifthere is an electrical problem RUN. If the light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Have your vehicle serviced right away. After - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 127
/I, 9 W 19 When your engine is not running, but the ignitionis on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery's state of charge . Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. VOLTS I When the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 128
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts workingwell. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. This light should comeon briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then, have - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 129
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See "Brake System Warning - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 130
and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not b repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 131
you low on fuel? If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and to your dealer or qualified service center for service. As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this , change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least service center check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 133
could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to START. [ NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. The light will stay - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You may have this lighton the instrument panel. It will light whenever the DRL are on. It is also a reminder to turn on your headlamps when driving at night. Check Gages Light The - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 135
should get more fuel as soon as possible. 0 The gage doesn't go back to EMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. 2-63 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 136
& NOTES 2-64 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Sectici 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you'll find outhow to operate the comfort controland audio systemsoffered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about theparticular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-7 Comfort Controls Heater - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 138
control system uses ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your van. Your vehicle The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowingthe passenger area into of your vehicle. This - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 139
is useful when you have fog or ice on the windshield. w. ?# Fan Knob The knobon the left side of the heating systemcontrol panel controls Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area of your vehicle. This knob will - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 140
cooling on hot days.This setting cools outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. BI-LEVEL A/C: Use this setting to divide aifflow between the heaterfloor vents and instrument panel vents. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to cool the air. instrument - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 141
the right for headliner vent air flow. Generally, the upper ventsare used for air conditioning and the floor vents for heating. The control the front control to REAR CNTL. Front Passenger Control To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob on the right side of the control panel. For - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 142
best. You can use MAX AIC with you first use MAX A/C, you can then use A/C with On cold days, use HEATER with the temperature passenger compartment in cold weather. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the Index. Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood and front air path under the front seats clear of objects - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 143
You can move the vents from side to side or up and down to direct the flow of air, or closethe vents altogether. When you close a vent, it will increase the flow of air coming out of any vents that are open. ignition off, press RECALL or HR/MN and the time will be displayed for a few seconds. There - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 144
you press that numbered FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move button, the station you set will return. the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between thespeakers. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 145
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Finding a Station AM-FM: Press the lower knobto switch between AM, F M l and FM2. TUNE: Turn the lower knob to tune in radio stations. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to the next higher station and the left arrow to tune to the next lower - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 146
In addition to the four stations already set, up to three on more stations may be preset each band by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time. Just: Setting theTone BASS: Slide this lever upor down to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Slide this lever up or down to increase or decrease - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 147
45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well inthis player. Once the tape is playing, use the knobs forVOLUME, BAL FADE, BASS and TREB just as you do for the radio. AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape and Automatic Tone Control(If - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 148
should always sound the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it. SEEK: Press the right arrow to tune to next higher the station and - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 149
, C/W (CountryNestern) or JAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until the AUTO TONE the right to adjust the sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers into their stored positions when you're not using them. Setting theTone BASS: Press lightly on - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 150
RECALL. Then, insert the cassette tape. the ignition is on but the radio isoff, the tape will begin playing. the Once the tape is playing, use VOL, AUTO TONE, BAL, FADE, BASS and TREB controls justas you do for the radio. The tape symbol and direction arrow will be a on the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 151
is in the active mode. To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and button to remove the tape. The radio will now play. EJECT can be used witheither the ignition or radio off. To load a cassette tape with the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 152
necessary, to overcome noise at any particular speed. The volume level should always soundthe same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, turn the control all the way down. Each notch on the control ring allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Finding a Station - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 153
. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you're not using them. 4. Press AUTO TONE to select the setting you prefer. 5. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 154
C N (CountryNestern) or JAZZ. To return to the manual mode, press and release this button until the AUTO TONE the right to adjust the to sound to the front speakers and to the left for the rear speakers. back into their stored positions wnen you're not using them. 0 rress RECALL to make ERR go off - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 155
RDM (2): Press this button to play the tracks on the disc in random order. While in the RDM mode, RANDOM appears on the display. Press RDM again to return to normal play. AM-FM: While in the CD mode, press this button to stop playing the CD and play the radio. The CD symbol will still display but - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped) To remove the disc, pressthe EJECT button and remove the disc from the player. All of thecompact disc functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for EJECT. When a disc is in the player, a CD symbol will appear on the display. When a disc is playing - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 157
@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed THEFTLOCK is displayed on the of the radio. front The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, thesystem plays normally and - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 158
instructions separate from the vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your together. Hold them down until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down. 5. Press MN and 000 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 159
the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adaptto higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normalcan be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 161
recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership (GM Part No. 12344789). When using a scrubbingaction, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is , use the following steps. If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 162
Automatic Tone Control: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN or ACC. After you clean the player, is in good condition before have your tape you player serviced. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best work and to well if it's cleaned from time time. To clean the antenna mast: I NOTICE: Don't lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damage it. 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. 2. Dampen a cleancloth with - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 164
drdn NOTES 3-28 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 165
kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-5 4-6 4-8 4-1 1 4-11 4- 12 4- 14 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4- 15 4-18 4- 19 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 166
driving. never You know when the vehicle infront of you is goingto brake or turn suddenly. Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving more difficult and can even causea collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 167
0 0 The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness. The drinker's body weight The amount of food that is vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 168
at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes aboutan hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentageof body water thanmen. Since alcohol is carried inbody water, this means that a - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 169
heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that person's chance of being killed or systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 170
coordination and eyesight all play a part.So do alcohol, drugs and brake normally but don'tpump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake.Once the power assist is used - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 171
what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. one If of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 172
get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up aheadto stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 173
as you approach a curve, doit before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can "drive" makes it possible for the vehicle change its path when you turn to the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 174
child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front you. You can avoid these of problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 175
steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 176
is clear to pass, you will have a "running start" that more than makes up the for farenough ahead of the passed vehicleto see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane overtake a slowly moving vehicletoo rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 177
overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 178
are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Youreyes will have less trouble adjustingto night. But if you're driving, don't wear sunglasses at night - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 179
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Rain and wet roadscan mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or too fast through large water puddles even or going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Tryto avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 181
happens at higher speeds.There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Wet brakes cancause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side.You could losecontrol of the vehicle. After driving - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 182
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You are going. Get a city map and plan your into an unknown part trip of the cityjust as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 183
or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 184
plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the serviced and maintained, it's ready togo. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 185
as "highway hypnosis"? Or is itjust plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is terrain. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking areaand take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 186
. Your brakes will have running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. a Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also thebrakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts of special problems. Examples are - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Winter Driving lncluae an ice scraper,a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 188
wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes brake while you're actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. What's the worsttime forthis? "Wet ice." Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 189
a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extraclothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags,rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself keep yourself and your passengers safe: 0 Turn on your hazard flashers. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-25 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 190
's away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, pushthe accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat thatyou get and it keeps the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 191
needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 192
ina sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 193
repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part , and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity used of your passengers. So - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 194
You should use DRIVE (D) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when towing trailer. Operating your a vehicle in DRIVE (D) when towing a trailer will of minimize heat buildup and extend the life your transmission. Three important considerations have do with weight: to the weight of the trailer, the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 195
, passengers and cargo in the towing vehicle must be subtracted from the above maximum trailer weights. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner maximum load capacity. If you're using your platform - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 196
find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver's door or see "Tire Loading" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you're using the wiring provided by the factory-installed hitch - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 197
the hitch. Instructions about safety brakes -- and they must be adequate. Be sureto read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes system inspectedfor leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip. opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling systemon and with - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 198
of of handling and braking with the added brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes and any trailer brakes are still working. that require heavy braking and sudden turns. bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. Then - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 199
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission in PARK (P) - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 200
for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 201
: Right stoplamp and turn signal White (heavy gage): Ground wire White (light gage): Center high-mounted stoplamp 0 0 0 Dark Blue: Use for electric trailer brakes (eight-wire harness only) Orange: Trailer accessory (eight-wire harness only) Securely attach the harness to the trailer, then tape or - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 202
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on theRoad Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-1 1 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) 5 - 14 5-2 1 5-2 1 5 -22 5-36 Cooling - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 204
. They also let police know youhave a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps willflash on and off. When the hazard warningflashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 205
. ~pStarting l r your battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cablesto start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely. I NOTICE: - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 206
engine. NOTICE: If your vehicle hasmore than one battery, use the warranty. of battery that is under the hood the brake firmly on both vehicles involvedin the jump start procedure. Put your automatic transmission in PARK (P). If you leave your radio on, could be badly it damaged. The repairs - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 207
blinded. a flashlight if Use you need more light. unpainted metal engine part or a body metal surface. Don't parts, too. And don't connect the negative (-) to negative (-). Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your handsaway from moving parts once the engine running - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 208
terminal if the vehicle has one. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with thedead battery. Or use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 209
the engine block, frame orother unpainted metal parts of your vehicle. A ground location has been provided through a stud attached to the body surface. 10. Remove the cap on the ground location before using. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 210
tell the towing service: 0 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. The make, model and year of your vehicle. Whether you can move the shift lever for the transmission. If there was an accident, what was damaged. A. Engine Block, Frame, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface B. Good Battery - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 211
speeds. 0 Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never getunder wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transmission should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 212
must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the.front. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or the front bumper system will be damaged. Use wheel-lift or car-carrierequipment. Additional ramping may be required for car-carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. surfaces - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 213
/or wheel-lift equipment. Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine) I NOTICE: Do not tow the vehicle from therear with loads approaching rated GVW as theweight transfer will cause the front suspension to become overloaded. You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle's instrument panel. If - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 214
until the of engine iscool. NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because keep you driving with no coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-12 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 215
If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too until it f cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. 0 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 216
decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: ... e;- .. The coolant level should be ator above the FULL COLD mark. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Fan(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank boiling, is don't do anything else until it cools - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 217
if there is a leak. If you run the engine,it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could beburned. Get any leak fixed before drive the vehicle. you If it isn't, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the FULL COLD NOTICE: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. A C"UT1 )N: - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 219
pressure the cap, is hot. Waitfor thecooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever haveto turn the pressure cap. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant a hot - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Haw to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 221
3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up the baseof the filler neck. to (See "EngineCoolant'' in the Index for more information about the proper - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 222
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hosegetting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 223
mistaken as be the transmission slipping or making extra and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 224
avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly change your tire. help prevent thevehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the vehicle won't move, you can putblocks at the front and rear the of tire farthest away from the one changed - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 225
was completed from a cab and chassis, refer to the information from the body supplierhnstaller. The spare tire is a full size tire, like the other tires Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower the spare tire. A flat rear tire - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 226
end of the extension on an angle through hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Besure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. For vans with the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 227
you are changing a flat rear tire and the vehicle is already jacked up, use the jack handle and extension to hook the cable. Then pull the spare from beneath the vehicle. If the retainer pulls out, hook the inside of the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. When the tire has - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 228
E L t 4% ... I Jacking Tool Storage A. Socket B. Jack Handle C . Ratchet The tools you'll be using include the jack(A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), socket (D) and the ratchet (E). D. Jacking Tool Storage Box E. Jack Handle Extension 5-26 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts 2. Loosen the plastic nut caps. 1. You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach your wheel nuts. Whenusing the ratchet and socket, make sure the DOWN side faces you. 5-27 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 230
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ! ' I 3. Remove the center cap. 1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. 5-28 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 231
2. The jack has a bolt on the end. Attach the socket end of the extension to the jack bolt. Attach the ratchet to theextension with the UP side facing you. 3. Rotate the ratchet to the right. That will raise the jack lift head a little. Front Position 5-29 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 232
is jacked up is it dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when is supported only by a jack. it Rear Position 4. Position jack under the vehicle as shown. I A CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with jack improperly the positioned can - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 233
1 6. Remove all the wheel nuts, and takeoff the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt 5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the right. Make you. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 234
on the wheel, or on me parts to which itis fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When change a you wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where thewheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 235
before you begin driving again. The next part will show you how. 'toring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools I A CAUTION: I NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 236
2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure it is properly attached. 3. Pull the wheel toward the rearof the vehicle keeping the cable tight. 5-34 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 237
, with the UP side facing you, to the extension. 5 . Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet to the right until the tire is against the underside of the vehicle. You will hear two "clicks - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 238
is do to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can help youget out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. I NOTICE: Spinning yourwheels can destroy parts your of vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth,you - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 239
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, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-7 Service Fuel (Gasoline Engines) Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6-8 Vehicle Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 242
GM parts haveone of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you'll want to use the properGM Service Manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 243
.If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating or driving up a hill. That's normal, and you don't have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 244
instrument panel may of fuels used, repairs may not service station operator whether or not his fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines. If fuels containingMMT are used use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 245
to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous on fuel. Costly text repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. You can also write us at the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 246
While refueling your vehicle, hang the cap by the tether from the hook on the filler door. If'you get gasoline on yourself then and something ignites you could be badly it, burned. Gasoline canspray out on you if you openthe fuel - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 247
When you put the capback on, turn itto the right (clockwise) until you hear a clickingsound. Make sure you fully install thecap. The diagnosticsystem been can determine if the fuel cap has left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See "Malfunction - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 248
injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothingand tools away from any underhood front of the driver's side door frame near the floor. A CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and starta fire. These include liquids like gasoline or diesel fuel, oil, coolant, brake - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 249
Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put thehood prop into the slot in the hood hinge. The underhood lamp will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. 6-9 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 250
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: A A. Battery B. Coolant Recovery I ank C . Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill E. Transmission Dipstick E Air Cleaner G. Power Steering Reservoir H. Brake Master Cylinder I. WindshieldWasher Fluid 6-10 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 251
or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2. The use of the vehicle after such device - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 252
Fan and Drive: Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) orrendering clutch inoperative. Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see"Engine Oil (Diesel Engine)" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. It's a good idea to check your engine oil - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 253
the ADD mark, then you'll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index. The engineoil filler cap is located between the coolant recovery tank and theair - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 254
which does not carry this Starburst symbol. HOT WEATHER LOOK FOR T I H S SYMBOL If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 255
you are in an area where the temperature falls below -20°F (-29"C),consider using either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 256
trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station a local recycling or center for help. To remove the air - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 257
air cleaner. See "Normal Replacement Parts" for theproper filter to use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter and crankcase ventilation filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. I Automatic Transmission Fluid If your vehicle has a diesel - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 258
use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter every 100,000 miles (166 000 km). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than 50°F (IOOC), you may - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Add Fluid Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 261
"Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricant to use. See "Recommended system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. A 50/50 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 262
radiator corrosion may result. addition, the In engine coolantwill require change sooner at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Damage causedby the use one-half DEX-COOL@coolant which won't damage aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, you don't need to add anything else - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 263
The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crackthe engine, radiator, heater core and otherparts. Checking Coolant If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer checkyour cooling system. NOTICE: If you use - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 264
tank. I e I. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough. Don't spill coolant a hot engine. on lbrning me radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steam and scalding - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 265
stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the brake fluid, never check or fill the power steering reservoir with the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 266
proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Adding Washer Fluid Windshield WasherFluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 267
NOTICE: 0 Brakes Brake Fluid 0 0 0 When usingconcentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other partsof the washer system. Also, - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 268
, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner later your or brakes won't work well,or won't work atall. So, it isn't a goodidea to "top off' your - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 269
of the window on the side of the reservoir. NOTICE: 0 What to Add When you do need brake fluid,use only DOT-3 brake 11 (GM Part fluid -- such as Delco Supreme No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. @ Always clean thebrake fluid reservoir capand the area around the cap - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 270
When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 7 See "Brake System Inspection" in Section of this manual under PartC "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake Pedal Travel See your - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 271
have two batteries. The primary battery is located on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. The second battery is located on the driver's side framerail. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle iscomplex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 272
isn't running. See "Replacement Bulbs" in the index for the proper types of bulbs to use. Halogen Bulbs I A CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the You or bulb. others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 273
Headlamps You have either a sealed beam headlamp system or a composite system. Sealed Beam Headlamps 2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector. 3. Install a new headlamp. 4. Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp. 1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer. Pull the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 274
side of each of the headlamps. 5. Install a new bulb. Do not handle the glass part of the bulb. 6 . Reverse the previous steps to reinstall the headlamp. 3. Without left one quarter of a turn. 4. On the passenger's side, turn the bulb to the right one quarter of a turn. Also, to remove - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Front Parking/"urn Signal Lamps To replace the front parkinghurn signal lamps: 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 1. Remove the outer screws from the parkinghrn signal lamp lens assembly. (There are either two or four screws, depending on your vehicle's trim level.) 6-35 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Sidemarker Lamps 3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly while turning it to the left. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens and replace the bulb. 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lens. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to replace the bulb. Turn the socket to the right to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 277
Taillamps 1. Open the rear door. 2. Unclip the bottom of the lamp from the grille. 3. Remove the bulb by twisting it out of the socket. Turn the bulb to remove it. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 278
3. Remove the nuts with a deep socket wrench. 4. Remove the hidden upper nuts. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 279
5 . Lift the lampas you rotate it toward the rear of the vehicle. 6. Squeeze the tab on the side of the socketswhile turning them to the left to remove. 6-39 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 280
the bulb to the left to remove it. Install the new bulb. 8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" the in Index for the proper type of replacement blade. Replacement blades come in different types andare removed in different ways. To remove the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 281
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as aresult of too much friction. You could - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 282
Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Certificationflire label, which ison the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting at least three hours or driven - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 283
the most important. See"Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index for scheduled rotation Wheel Replacement" later in this sectionfor more information. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see "DualTire Operation" later in this section. If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 284
or dirt a wheel, on the parts to which on or it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change awheel, remove any rust or dirt from places wherethe wheel attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, youcan use a clothor a paper - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 285
tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that of can't be repaired well because the size or location of the damage. 0 Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 286
with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires thatare designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service crash. you Using tires of different sizes may also - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 287
rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving.A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing crash. Use only radial-ply a tires with the wheels on your vehicle. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 288
tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not on a smooth road, your wheels may needto be rebalanced. Temperature test wheel. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 289
only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sureto have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts foryour vehicle. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affectthe braking and handling of your vehicle, make - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 290
the If chain manufacturer's instructions. you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them.If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains onwill damage yourvehicle. A CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on yourvehicle is - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 291
, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning theinside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 2. Always clean a whole trim panel ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove stain remains, follow instructions for Multi-Purpose - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 293
is allowed to work into the finish, it can harm the leather. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap andwater to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 294
- If the windshield is not clear after using windshield the washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may beon (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. Don't use abrasive - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 295
(See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 296
covered whenever possible. Cleaning Aluminum (If Equipped) 1 :els Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean can alsodamage the surface of these wheels. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly keep to - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush witha tire cleaner. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 298
, at no charge the owner, the surfaces of to new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) purchase, of whichever occurs first. This applies only to materials manufactured and sold by General Motors. Bodies, body conversions equipment or not made or sold - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 299
and asphalt Use on chrome, seats, interior trim, door panels and floor mats Spray 16 02. (0.473 L) I I Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner Wheel Cleaner Capture Dry Spot Remover Armor All Cleaner Synthetic Chamois Silicone L) I See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See "Fluids - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 300
Number (VIN) 11111111111111II 1111II1111 1 1 SAMPLE4UXWM072675 E N G l N E A 9 8 CODE MODEL YEAR Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the front passenger door frame. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, 0 0 f ASSEMBLY PLANT - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 301
system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. Windshield Wiper Fuses snow from the the windshield before using the windshield wipers. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Block The fuse block access door is on the driver's side of the instrument panel above the hood release lever. You can remove the cover by turning the fastener to the left. Be sure to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a problem on the road anddon't have a spare fuse, you can borrow - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 303
, DRAB Module Hazard LampdCHIME Module Cruise Control Auxiliary Power Outlet, DLC 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. License Plate Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Front Sidemarkers, Glove Box Ashtray Air Bags Wiper Motor, WasherPump A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay, HTD Mirror Cigarette Lighter IP - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 304
15. NAME DRL TURN B/U RADIO- 1 BRAKE CIRCUITS PROTECTED DRL Relay Front Turn, RR Turn, Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay 4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control Radio (Battery), Power Antenna PRNDL, Automatic Transmission EVO Steering, Passlock Rear Window Defog 16 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 305
LIGHTING CIRCUITS PROTECTED Ignition Switch Starter Relay, Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Fuse Block Instrument Panel Fuse Block, Headlamp Switch Motor Relays Heated 0 2 Sensors, NAME BLOWER ABS CIRCUITS PROTECTED Front Blower Motor Electronic Brake Control Module AUX A AUX B RH-HDLP 6-65 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Fuel Pump and Engine Oil Pressure Switch Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Low-Beam Headlamps Composite High-Beam Headlamps Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking and TurnLamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp Back- up Lamp Back-up Lamp Rear Parking, Stop, and Turn - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 307
. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer. These specifications are forinformation only. If you have any questions, see the service manual for the chassis or refer to the body - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 308
L) 26 Quarts (24.6 L) M R J After refill, the level MUST be checked as outlined under "Engine Cooling System" in Section 5 . Crankcase Capacity (Approximate) ENGINE VIN Filter With Quantity "VORTEC"4300 "VORTEC"5000 "VORTEC"5700 "VORTEC"7400 W M R 4.5 Quarts (4.3 L) 5 Quarts (4.8 L) 5 Quarts - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 309
L) Gallons 33 (124.90 MODEL TYPE Passenger and Cargo Cab and Chassis Cab and Chassis L) 55 Gallons (208.18 L) ** 159", 177" Wheelbase Vehicles Only. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Engine VIN Oil Filter Air Cleaner Filter PCV Spark Fuel Filter Radiator Cap GF48 1 GF48 1 RC36 "VORTEC"5000 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 310
refrigerant, be swe the proper refrigerant is used. If you're not sure, ask your dealer. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity NOTICE: R-134a refrigerantis not compatible withR performance. TYPE Refrigerant R-134a QTY Front Only 3.00 lbs. (1.36 kg) QTY Front and Rear 4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg) 6-70 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 311
& NOTES 6-71 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 312
b NOTES % 6-72 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals Long TripMighwayDefinition Long TripMighway Intervals 7-8 7-27 7-38 7-42 7-44 7-46 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule Part B: Owner Checks at Each Fuel Fill-up Part - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 314
good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. Have you purchused the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet,or your GM dealerfor detuils. 7-2 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 315
parts: "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what also should be checked and when. It explains what you good can easily do to help keep your vehicle in condition. "Part warranty repairs. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replacedand all necessary repairs done before you or anyone elsedrives the vehicle. We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended in - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Front WheelBearing Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles 000 km): Automatic (83 Transmission Service 0 0 If the vehicle is used for deliveryservice, police, taxi or - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transmission Service (normal conditions). Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve is true. Do not use this schedule if the vehicle is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 319
30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter Replacement. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel BearingRepack (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR or driven under severe conditions only). 1 Long - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 320
good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. ** Drive axle service (see "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index for proper lubricant to use): e Locking Differential -- Drain fluid - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 321
footnote +.) DATE I 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (or An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components every 3 months, whichever occurs fiist). (or (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Engines I -I DATE 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 323
-- 17 Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 damage or looseness. Adjust or replace asrequired. This isa Noise Emission Control Service. Applicableonly to vehicles sold in the United States. 18,000 Miles (30 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 324
I I DATE MILEAGE 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0 Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 325
as needed. (See footnote **.) 0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 326
. (See footnote **.) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 327
(See footnote**.) 0 Clean and repack the frontwheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). I7 Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 328
(See footnote +.) I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 329
-- Gasoline Engines I MILEAGE 51,000 Miles (85000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I7 Lubricate chassis components(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 330
first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) 0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 331
fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 63 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 332
See footnote +.) I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 333
(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 334
. (See footnote **.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I SERVICED BY: v 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 335
occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Check axle fluidlevel and add fluid as needed. (See footnote**.) 0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) (Continued) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 336
GVWR Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise EmissionControl Service. Applicable onlyto vehicles sold in the United States. 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 337
needed.(See footnote **.) DA T E - 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicleis mainly driven under - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 338
(240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See "Engine Coolant" intheIndex for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Lubricate the front suspension, kingpin bushings, steering linkage and rear driveline center splines. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. See "Owner Checks and Services" and - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 340
I SERVICEDBY I I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) CI Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 341
first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote**.) 0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 342
8,500 Ibs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicableonly to vehiclessold in the United States. I 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 343
tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I SERVICED B Y 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transmission and filter if the vehicle's GVWR is fluid over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicleis mainly driven under - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 344
doing frequent trailer towing, - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. I f you do not use your vehicle under any of and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 345
leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 8,500 (EGR) system inspection as described in the service manual. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Conduct evaporative control system - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Gasoline Engines -67,SUU Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first), (See footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 347
footnote #.) 0 Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. (See footnote **.) 0 Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). 0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Above 8,500 lbs. Only: Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required. This isa Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States. 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 349
mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as foundin taxi, police or delivery service. 0 If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the fluid and filter - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the 000 Miles (160,1600 and 10 000 km) For vehicles with dual wheels,check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, see "Wheel Nut Torque"in the Index. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 351
, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all hood hinges, hoodprop rod pivot, fuel filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks and any moving seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Check Brake-Transmission apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index necessary) and the if regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, service. to 3. With the engine off, turn the key the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 353
and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing Service - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 354
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual.See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 355
and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. Rear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 356
from your dealer. USAGE Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) I USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). @ FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 357
GC-LB. Multi-Pu oseLubricant, % Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Dielectric Silicone Grease(GM Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Multi-Pu oseLubricant, % Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Front Wheel Bearings Differential, Rear Axle Windshield Washer Solvent Propshaft - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading andwhoperformed the - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Maintenance Record DATE I ODOMETER SERVICED READING I BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-47 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Maintenance Record SERVICED BY 7-48 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Information Here you will find outhow to contact GMC if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. the Canadian Government Reporting SafetyDefects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Customer Satisfaction Procedure GMC dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of thedealership or the general manager. 8-2 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 363
of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt.) In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 364
to your Wrat and Owner Assistance Idormation Refer arny at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership use Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 365
is responsible for repair or replacement of tire). Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer to get to the nearest service station (up Service: Towing to the nearest GMC dealer forwarranty related disablements will be covered. GMC's Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners with - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 366
operating 1998 GMC light duty trucksfor a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km). All services mustbe pre-arranged by GMC Roadside Assistance. Over-the-phone assistance, such as providing the name of the closest dealeror minor technical advice, etc., is available to all owner/operators of GMC - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 367
problem Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Should you have any questions about roadside assistance, call the GMC Roadside Assistance Center or contact your dealer. Roadside Assistance is not part emergency services. 8-7 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 368
km)) for same-day warranty repairs. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your GMC dealership service management. All requests should reflect Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of the Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty. GMC reserves the rightto make any changes - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 369
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Informationbooklet for information on repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, GMC the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 370
you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the GMC Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-GMC cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 371
L l H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) or write: GMC Consumer Relations 3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04 Pontiac, MI 48342-2230 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 372
1998 GMC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 373
) (CITY) . . DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO. (STATE) (ZIP CODE) 0 AREA CODE L MC-ORD98 *(Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.) add 6% sales tax P U.S. Order Processing $5.00 A 0Mastercard Canadian Postage (See Note Below) Y 0VISA - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 374
i@b NOTES 8-14 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Wheels. Cleaning ...Antenna.Power ...3-27 Antifreeze ...6-2 1 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...2.57. 4-7 Brakes ...4-7 6-51 Appearancecare ...6-59 Appearance Care Materials ...Arbitration Program ...8-9 Ashtrays ...2-48 Audio Systems ...3-7 Automatic Transmission Check ...7-39 Transmission - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Light ...Trailer ...Transmission Shift Interlock Check ...Wear ...Brakes. Anti-Lock ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In. New Vehicle ...Brightness Control ...BTSICheck ...Bulb Replacement ...Camper-Type Mirrors ...Canadian Roadside Assistance ...Capacities and Specifications ...Carbon - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 377
6-57 Finish ...SheetMetal ...6-57 2-41 Daytime Running Lamps ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ...2-62 DeadBattery ...5-3 Defects. Reporting ...2-43 Door 2-4 Locks ... Sliding ...2-12 Storage ...2-48 2-48 Storagepocket ...2-10 Swing-Out Side ...Drive Position. Automatic Transmission ...2-23 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 378
63 In ForeignCountries ...6-5 6-69 Tank Capacity ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-61 Gages Engine Coolant Temperature ...2-57 Engine Oil Pressure ...2-60 2-63 Fuel ...Speedometer ...2-52 Voltmeter ...2-55 GAWR ...4-27 Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ...2-21 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...4-27 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Horn ...2-33 Hydroplaning ...4-17 Ignition Switch ...2- 17 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...7-41 6-42 Inflation. Tire ...Inside Daymight ...Service Parts Identification ...Tire-Loading Information ...Vehicle Identification Number ...Lamps Dome ...Exterior ...Interior ...OnReminder ...Panel ... - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 380
...4-27 Locks ...2-4 Door ...2-4 Ignition Transmission Check ...7-41 I ...2-5 DoorPower Rear Door Security ..., ...2-5 Sliding Door Child Security 2-6 ossofContro1 ..., ...4-12 ubricants and Fluids ..., 7-44 uhication Service, Body ..., ...7-39 * I Owner Checks and Services ...7-38 Periodic - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 381
. Ordering ...8- 11. 8- I2 5-1 Problems on the Road ...Publications. Service and Owner ...8- 1 1. 8- 12 Radiator ...5-18 Radiator Pressure Cap ...6-24 Radio Reception ...3-23 3.7.3.9.3.11. 3.16 Radios ...4-15 Rain. Driving In ...2-43 ReadingLamps ...Rear Axle ...6-21 2-5 Door Security Locks ...1-34 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Child Restraint ...1-52. 1-54. 1-55 Second Gear. Automatic Transmission ...2-23 Security Light ...2-61 Service ...6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8-1 1. 8-12 Engine Soon Light ...2-58 7-39 Key Lock Cylinder ...8- 1 1. 8- 12 Manuals. Ordering ...Parts Identification Label ...6-60 8- 11. 8- 12 Publications - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...6-37 3-25 TapePlayerCare ...Temperature Control. Rear Passenger ...3-5 Theft ...2-15 3-21 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...Thermostat ...6-25 Third Gear. Automatic Transmission ...2-23 2-34 Tilt Steering Wheel ...Time. Setting the ...3-7 Tire Chains ...6-50 TireLoading ...4-27 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Brakes ...Driving on Grades ...4-35 Driving with ...4-33 Hitches ...4-32 Maintenance When Towing ...4-36 Parking on Hills ...4-36 Safety Chains ...4-33 Tongue Weight ...4-3 1 Total Weight on Tires ...4-32 Towing ...4-28 Turn Signals ...4-35 Weight ...4-30 Wiring Harness ...4-37 Transmission 54 Wheel - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 385
WindshieldWiper ...BladeReplacement ...Cleaning the Blades ...Fuses ...Winter Driving ... 2-36 Blade Wiper Cleaning ...6-40 Headlamp Wiring...6-54 Blade Wiper Check ...6-61 WreckerTowing ...4-23 Wrench. Wheel ... 6-54 6-61 7-39 5-8 5-24 9-11 - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 386
OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9 WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID P6-26 HOOD RELEASE P6-8 FUEL DOOR P6-5* For detailed information, refer the page number listed, or see the index the back of the obwner's manual. to in * For 9-12 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Supplement - 1998 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 387
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