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Section	Page
2000 GMC Savana Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999	2
Table of Contents: 2000 GMC Savana	3
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How to Use this Manual	8
Safety Warnings and Symbols	8
Vehicle Damage Warnings	9
Model Reference	11
Service Station Guide	12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems	13
Seats and Seat Controls	14
Manual Front Seats	14
Power Seat (Option) Reclining Seatbacks	15
Rear Seats	17
Getting Into the Rear Seats	17
Removing the Rear Seat	17
Replacing the Rear Seats	20
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	22
Why Safety Belts Work	24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask	27
About Safety Belts	27
and the Answers	27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	27
Adults	27
Driver Position	28
Lap-Shoulder Belt	28
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Right Front Passenger Position	37
Air Bag System	37
How the Air Bag System Works	41
Where are the air bags?	41
When should an air bag inflate?	42
What makes an air bag inflate?	42
How does an air bag restrain?	43
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	43
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Air	45
Bag-Equipped Vehicle	45
Rear Seat Passengers	46
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	46
Lap-Shoulder Belt	47
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	50
Center Passenger Position	52
Lap Belt	53
Children	54
Smaller Children and Babies (Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)	54
Smaller Children and Babies (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)	57
Child Restraints	58
Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)	62
Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models) Top Strap	63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position	67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	69
Larger Children	72
Safety Belt Extender	75
Checking Your Restraint Systems	75
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	75
Section 2 Features and Controls	77
Keys	78
Door Locks	79
Power Door Locks (Option)	80
Rear Door Security Lock	81
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	82
Operation	83
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	84
Battery Replacement	84
Resynchronization	85
Sliding Side Door (Option)	86
Rear Doors	90
Theft	91
Key in the Ignition	91
Parking at Night	92
Parking Lots	92
Passlock	92
New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Positions	93
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	94
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	96
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	96
Automatic Transmission Operation	97
Parking Brake	100
Shifting Into PARK (P)	101
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	103
Torque Lock	103
Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn	104
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	105
Locking Rear Axle	106
Windows	106
Manual Windows	106
Power Windows (Option)	106
Swing-Out Windows	107
Horn	109
Tilt Wheel (Option)	109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	109
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals	110
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	110
Windshield Wipers	111
Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option)	112
Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed	113
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	114
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	114
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	114
Using Cruise Control on Hills	114
Ending Cruise Control	114
Erasing Speed Memory	114
Exterior Lamps	115
Headlamps On Reminder	116
Daytime Running Lamps	116
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	117
Interior Lamps	117
Dome Lamps	117
Reading Lamps (Option)	118
Mirrors	119
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	119
Outside Mirrors	119
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (Option)	119
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	120
Convex Outside Mirror	120
Camper-Type Mirrors (If Equipped)	121
Storage Compartments Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray	122
Sun Visors	123
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)	123
Accessory Power Outlets	123
The Instrument Panel	124
Your Information System	124
Instrument Panel Cluster	125
Speedometer	126
Trip Odometer	126
Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option)	127
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	127
Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light	128
Charging System Light	129
Voltmeter	130
Brake System Warning Light	130
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines and 7.4L California Gasoline Engine)	133
If the Light Is Flashing	134
If the Light Is On Steady	135
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (7.4L Gasoline Engine -- Except California)	136
Oil Pressure Gage	137
Security Light Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light	138
Check Gages Light	138
Fuel Gage	139
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	141
Comfort Controls	142
Heater Controls	142
Fan Knob	142
Temperature Knob	142
Mode Knob	142
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls	143
Fan Knob	143
Temperature Knob	143
Mode Knob	143
Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)	144
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater	145
Air Conditioning	146
Heating	147
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	147
Ventilation Tips	148
Audio Systems	149
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button	149
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons	149
AM-FM Stereo	149
Playing the Radio	149
Finding a Station	150
Setting the Tone	151
Adjusting the Speakers	151
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	151
Playing the Radio	151
Finding a Station	152
Setting the Tone	153
Adjusting the Speakers	153
Playing a Cassette Tape	153
CD Adapter Kits	154
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	154
Playing the Radio	154
Finding a Station	155
Setting the Tone	156
Adjusting the Speakers	157
Playing a Cassette Tape	157
CD Adapter Kits	159
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	159
Playing the Radio	159
Finding a Station	160
Setting the Tone	161
Adjusting the Speakers	162
Playing a Compact Disc	162
Remote Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	164
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)	166
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	166
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	167
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	167
Understanding Radio Reception	168
AM	168
FM Stereo	168
Tips About Your Audio System	168
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	169
Care of Your Compact Discs	171
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	171
Power Antenna Mast Care	171
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	173
Defensive Driving	174
Drunken Driving	175
Control of a Vehicle Braking	178
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	179
Using Anti- Lock	181
Braking in Emergencies	181
Steering	181
Power Steering	181
Steering Tips	181
Driving on Curves	181
Steering in Emergencies	182
Off-Road Recovery	183
Passing	184
Loss of Control	185
Skidding	185
Driving at Night	186
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	188
Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water	190
Driving Through Flowing Water	191
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	191
City Driving	191
Freeway Driving	192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	194
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	197
Driving on Snow or Ice	198
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard	199
Recreational Vehicle Towing	201
Loading Your Vehicle	202
Payload	204
Trailering Package	204
Add-On Equipment	204
Towing a Trailer	205
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	206
Weight of the Trailer	206
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	207
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires	208
Hitches	208
Safety Chains	209
Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer	210
Following Distance	211
Passing	211
Backing Up	211
Making Turns	212
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	212
Driving On Grades	212
Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	213
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	213
Trailer Wiring Harness	214
Section 5 Problems on the Road	217
Hazard Warning Flashers	218
Other Warning Devices	219
Jump Starting	219
Towing Your Vehicle	225
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)	226
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	226
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	227
Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)	228
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	230
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	233
Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat	236
Changing a Flat Tire	237
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	238
Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts	242
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	243
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	249
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	252
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	253
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	255
Service	256
Doing Your Own Service Work	256
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	257
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	257
Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines) Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)	259
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	261
Checking Things Under the Hood	262
Noise Control System	265
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited	265
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	266
Checking Engine Oil	266
When to Add Engine Oil	267
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	268
Engine Oil Additives	269
When to Change Engine Oil	269
What to Do with Used Oil	270
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)	270
Automatic Transmission Fluid	272
When to Check and Change	272
How to Check	272
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold	273
Checking the Fluid Level	273
How to Add Fluid	275
Rear Axle	275
When to Check and Change Lubricant	275
How to Check Lubricant	275
What to Use	275
Engine Coolant	276
What to Use	276
Checking Coolant	278
Adding Coolant	278
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid	279
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	279
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	280
What to Use	280
Windshield Washer Fluid	280
What to Use	280
Adding Washer Fluid	280
Brakes	281
Brake Fluid	281
Checking Brake Fluid	282
What to Add	283
Brake Wear	283
Brake Pedal Travel	284
Brake Adjustment	284
Replacing Brake System Parts	285
Battery	285
Vehicle Storage	285
Bulb Replacement	286
Halogen Bulbs	286
Headlamps	286
Sealed Beam Headlamp	286
Composite Headlamps	287
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps	288
Sidemarker Lamps	289
Taillamps	290
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	293
Tires	294
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	295
When to Check	296
How to Check	296
Tire Inspection and Rotation	296
When It’s Time for New Tires	298
Dual Tire Operation Buying New Tires	299
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	300
Treadwear	301
Traction	301
AA, A, B, C	301
Temperature	301
A, B, C	301
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	302
Wheel Replacement	302
Used Replacement Wheels	303
Tire Chains	304
Appearance Care	304
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	305
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	305
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	305
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	306
Cleaning Vinyl	306
Cleaning Leather	307
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	307
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	307
Care of Safety Belts	307
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	307
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	308
Weatherstrips	308
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	308
Washing Your Vehicle	308
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	309
Finish Care	309
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	309
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	310
Cleaning Tires	310
Sheet Metal Damage	310
Finish Damage	311
Underbody Maintenance	311
Chemical Paint Spotting	311
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	313
Engine Identification	313
Service Parts Identification Label	313
Electrical System	314
Add-On Electrical Equipment	314
Headlamp Wiring	314
Windshield Wiper Fuses	314
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	315
Engine Compartment Fuse Relay Center	318
Replacement Bulbs	319
Capacities and Specifications	320
Replacement Parts	320
Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines	320
Wheel Nut Torque	321
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)	321
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)	321
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)	322
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	322
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	325
Introduction	326
Your Vehicle and the Environment	326
Maintenance Requirements	326
How This Section is Organized	327
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	328
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	328
Selecting the Right Schedule	328
Scheduled Maintenance	329
Short Trip/City Definition & Intervals	329
Short Trip/City Intervals (Cont'd)	330
Long Trip/Highway Definition & Intervals	331
Long Trip/Highway Defintion & Intervals (Cont'd)	332
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	333
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	357
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	372
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	372
At Each Fuel Fill	372
Engine Oil Level Check	372
Engine Coolant Level Check	372
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	372
At Least Once a Month	372
Tire Inflation Check	372
Cassette Deck Service	372
At Least Twice a Year	373
Restraint System Check	373
Wiper Blade Check	373
Spare Tire Check	373
Weatherstrip Lubrication	373
Automatic Transmission Check	373
At Least Once a Year	373
Key Lock Cylinders Service	373
Body Lubrication Service	373
Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	374
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	375
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	375
Underbody Flushing Service	375
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	376
Steering and Suspension Inspection	376
Exhaust System Inspection	376
Engine Cooling System Inspection	376
Throttle System Inspection (Gasoline Engine)	377
Rear Axle Service	377
Brake System Inspection	377
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	378
Part E: Maintenance Record	381
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	385
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	386
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	388
Customer Assistance Offices	388
United States	388
Canada	389
All Overseas Locations	389
Caribbean Numbers	389
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	389
Roadside Assistance	390
Canadian Roadside Assistance	391
Courtesy Transportation	392
Plan Ahead When Possible	392
Transportation Options	392
Shuttle Service	392
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	392
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	393
Additional Program Information	393
Warranty Information	393
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	394
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	394

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