2004 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual
2004 GMC Savana Van Manual
2004 GMC Savana Van manual content summary:
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2004 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Towing ...4-31 M Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 Rear Axle ...5-48 Front - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the name SAVANA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 4
vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle: v - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Model Reference This manual covers these models: Cargo Van Passenger Van Cab and Chassis vi - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 7
...1-15 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-23 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-24 Center Passenger Position (2nd Row) ...1-24 Center Passenger Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) ...1-25 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-29 Safety Belt - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Restraint System Check ...1-79 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-80 Air Bag Off Switch ...1-75 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-78 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-79 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Front Seats Manual Seats To adjust the seat, pull the lever up to release the seat bottom. Slide the seat to where you want it and then release the lever. Try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place. {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver's or passenger's side, you can adjust it with these controls located at the front center of the seat cushion. To raise or lower the seat, move the center knob up or down. To move the seat forward or rearward, move the center knob - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 11
can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 12
release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt. 2. Locate the pins. • There are two pins located on the inboard sides of the rear seats. If the vehicle has floor mats, the pins will be located under a flap that has been cut into the mat. The driver's side pin - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 13
• The passenger's side pin will have an "R" marked on it and will look like this: 5. Pull the seat rearward about two inches (5 cm) and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 6. Remove the seat from the vehicle. 7. For the first row rear seat, stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 14
the rear of the seat base, locate the hole in the rail for the pin. It is found on the inboard side of the seat. If the vehicle has marked "R" must be installed on the passenger's side and the pin with the handle marked "L" on the driver's side. {CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 15
in the retaining clip. 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the flap back to its original position. 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the quick-release latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the buckles attached at the outboard positions - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 16
part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and check that your passengers' belts are fastened - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 17
! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-11 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-12 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 19
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-13 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 20
the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 21
? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. even one that isn't your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect Safety belts are for everyone. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 22
on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-16 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 23
can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just . The 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 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 29
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 30
how to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-15. The right front passenger's safety belt works the all the way and start again. Center Passenger Position (2nd Row) If your vehicle has a second row bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Center Passenger Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) Lap Belt If your vehicle has third, fourth or fifth row bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position in the third, fourth or fifth row, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 32
others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 33
engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 34
belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 35
and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1. Locate the guide on the side of the seatback. 1-30 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 37
the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-26. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 38
be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Child - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 39
, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 40
the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? If the child is seated in a rear outside seat position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. See Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 1-29. If the child is sitting in the second - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 41
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 42
protection provided by the appropriate restraint. Young children should not use the vehicles safety belts without an additional restraint, unless there is no other choice. Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and an Air Bag Off Switch, Passenger Vans and Cab and Chassis Models 1-36 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 43
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 44
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 45
's unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints. Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and without an Air Bag Off Switch {CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, an air bag - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 46
support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so muchcompared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 47
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 48
child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 49
as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 50
in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Where to Put the Restraint Passenger Vans without an Air Bag Off Switch Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Passenger Vans with an Air Bag Off Switch Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models without an Air Bag Off Switch The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger seat. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag, never use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle Here is why: CAUTION: (Continued) If you secure a - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 54
Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models with an Air Bag Off Switch The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger seat. If you need to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat, turn off the passenger's air bag. See Air Bag Off Switch on page - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 55
use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. If the child - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 56
placed. Top Strap Anchor Location On vehicles with a front passenger seat, the anchor for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the right front passenger's seat. {CAUTION: Each top top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Cargo Van Models 1-50 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 57
vehicle is a passenger van with rear seats, an anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion for each three-passenger rear bench seat. Don't use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger's position, or in any four-passenger rear bench seat. The top - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 58
vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C). If you have a passenger van, it may have the LATCH system. If it does, you'll find two sets of anchors (A) in the second row of - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 59
with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 60
tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Also see Top Strap on page 1-49. vehicle is a passenger van, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 61
as far back as it will go before securing it in this seat. See Power Seat on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-3. rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag but does not have an air bag off switch, do not use - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 62
seat cushion. 3. Put the child restraint on the seat. 4. Attach and tighten the LATCH attachments on the child restraint to the LATCH anchorages in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions an air bag off switch, turn on the right front passenger's air bag when you remove the rear-facing child - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 63
that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 64
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-58 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position (2nd Row) 5. To tighten the belt, pull The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 66
instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-57. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat passenger bench seat, there are no top strap anchors in the center seating positions of a fourth or fifth row four-passenger bench seat. Do not secure a child seat - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 1-61 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 68
child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 69
an air bag off switch, be sure to turn off the air bag before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front passenger air bag but does not have an air bag off switch, do not use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 70
the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. If your vehicle has a passenger air bag and an air bag off switch, and you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the air bag is turned off. See Air Bag Off Switch - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 71
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release 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 lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-65 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 72
-facing child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75. {CAUTION: If the right front passenger's air bag is turned off for a person who isn't in a risk group identified by the national - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 73
but it doesn't say AIR BAG on the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only. If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel, but there is no right front passenger seat, your vehicle has an air bag for the driver only - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: {CAUTION: Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 75
If your vehicle has an air bag for the right front passenger read this. There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-28 for more information. 1-69 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Where Are the Air Bags? If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-70 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 77
kept clear. Don't put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don't attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. An air bag is designed to inflate in a moderate to severe frontal, or near-frontal crash. The air bag - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 78
simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 79
both the driver and passenger front seats. The seat position sensors provide 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 and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 80
steering wheel hub for the driver's air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag - will be hot for a short time. The parts the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 81
possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Air service. 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 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 82
condition which, according to the infant's physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. {CAUTION: If the right front passenger's air bag is turned off for a person who isn't in a risk group identified by the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 83
has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for example, don't secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. To turn off the right front passenger's air bag, insert your ignition key into - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 84
service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. {CAUTION: To turn the right front passenger probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 85
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Q: If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 86
belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt, or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag in - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Engine Coolant Heater ...2-23 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-24 All-Wheel Drive ...2-26 Parking Brake Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-9 Rear Door Security Door ...2-13 Rear Doors ...2-15 Windows ...2-16 Manual Windows ...2-17 Power Windows ...2-17 Swing-Out - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 89
locked out of your vehicle, call GM Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. 2-3 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 90
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. 2-4 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 91
. The parking lamps will flash twice and the interior lamps will turn on. Press the unlock button again the doors. The parking lamps will flash and the interior lamps will turn on briefly. Press the lock button off. The horn will sound and both the interior and exterior lamps will flash for up to thirty - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 92
firm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry is weak if the transmitter won't work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 93
To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: 1. Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated, use an object like a pencil to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery, positive - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 94
for more information. From the outside, use your key. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a the door from the inside, slide the manual lever on your door down. To unlock the door, slide the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 95
. Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once. Cargo Door Relocking This feature protects the owner from having an unsecured side cargo door. If the side cargo door is open when the lock button is pressed on the door or the remote keyless entry transmitter - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Rear Door Security Locks Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the 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. Passenger Side 60/40 Swing-Out Side - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 97
in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver's, passenger's, or rear door is open, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. This feature does not include the side - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 98
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, it will be flush with the side of the body. To open the sliding door from - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 99
close the sliding 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 away. To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull out on the handle and pull - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 100
To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first. Then close the front door. Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed. The front side swing-out door has a check strap assembly in the door frame to - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Rear Doors {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, . To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger's side rear door first. 2-15 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 102
the latch release at the inside edge of the door. To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first. Then, close the passenger side rear door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. 2-16 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side door windows. Power Windows If you have power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 104
the power window symbol on it to lower the window. Press the front of the switch with the power window symbol on it to raise the at any time by pressing the opposite side of the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position. Swing-Out - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 105
side. Visor Vanity Mirror Some visors have mirrors built in, with or without lamps. Just lift the mirror cover on each visor to turn the lamps on, if you have them. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is the side swing out windows, but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window. 2-19 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 106
check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-91. See your dealer for service. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-37 for more information. 2-20 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 107
A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will only If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory ignition key is turned to LOCK. Your radio and power windows will work when the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 108
PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 109
help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How cord. The cord for the engine coolant heater is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 110
up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To on page 2-27. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37. 2-24 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 111
the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is when towing a trailer to minimize heat build-up and extend the life of your transmission. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 112
warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine's driving power is sent to all - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 113
sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. • Pull the lever toward you. 2-27 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 115
the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27. When can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-24. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 116
exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can over high points on the road or over road debris. • Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or exhaust system had can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 117
the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-27. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-37. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror If you have a cargo van without the rear door glass, your vehicle may not in to enter narrow passageways. 1. To adjust the mirrors when towing a trailer, turn the mirror by pushing the mirror head toward the front of the vehicle. 2-32 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 119
mirror you want to move by turning the knob clockwise to adjust the passenger's side mirror and counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror. The . Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle has power mirrors, the knob is located on the driver's side door. Then, adjust the mirror angle by pushing - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Outside Convex 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. Outside Heated Mirrors Your outside mirrors can be defrosted by pressing the button located near the fan control. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 121
extend your OnStar® service plan to meet services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in your vehicle's glove box Service Agreement is required prior to delivery of OnStar® services • Emergency Services • Roadside - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar , refer to the OnStar® user's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). Storage Areas Your front storage compartment is at the center of - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 123
...3-40 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-40 Check Gages Warning Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-43 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-43 AM-FM Radio ...3-43 Radio with CD ...3-46 Radio with - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 124
CDs ...3-74 Care of Your CD Player ...3-74 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-74 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-74 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) ...3-72 Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) ...3-72 Radio Reception ...3-72 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-72 3-2 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 125
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 127
19. F. Audio System(s). See Audio System(s) on page 3-42. G. Exterior and Interior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 and Interior Lamps on page 3-16. H. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 4-37. I. Rear Heating System (If Equipped). See Rear Heating - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 128
located at the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. Press the button to make the front others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. When - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 129
feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. Horn Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-91. Flash-To-Pass Feature This feature allows you to use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 132
or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. Windshield Washer L(Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, push the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 133
or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. R(On): This position activates the system. S (Resume/Accelerate): T (Set - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Setting Cruise Control Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from on to resume/accelerate briefly. You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate briefly, the vehicle will keep going faster - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 135
gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. • To slow down in very small amounts, press the set button briefly. Each time you do this - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Exterior Lamps The control on the driver's side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. i (Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)): Turning the control to this position selects the DRLs. When the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P), the instrument - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 137
your headlamp wiring checked right away if this happens. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control Press this knob located next to the exterior lamps knob to extend and turn it to adjust the instrument panel brightness. Your vehicle's center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 139
, press the button located next to each lamp part for more information. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the exterior and interior Interior cargo lamps will shut down after twenty minutes and all other interior lamps after ten minutes. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 140
your vehicle has a cigarette lighter/accessory power outlet, it is located on the driver's side of front storage compartment. The other accessory power outlet is located on the passenger's side of the front storage compartment. To use the outlet, lift the cover. When not using it, always close the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. ) (Bi-Level): This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets. Some air may be - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 142
defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield out near the windshield, with some going to the floor outlets and front side windows. The air conditioning compressor may operate in this setting to dehumidify - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 143
defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. Outlet Adjustment Use the outlets located near the Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more effectively. 3- - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 144
vehicle. Front Climate-Control Panel Use this control panel when you would like to maintain a separate temperature setting. Adjust the direction of the airflow or adjust the fan speed for the rear-seat passenger(s). AUX (Auxiliary Heating System): The thumbwheel for this system is located to the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 145
airflow and the fan speed for the rear-seating area. The fan knob located on the front climate control panel must be turned to REAR CNTL to allow a rear-seat passenger to use the control panel in the rear-seating area. Performing this action disables the front control panel. To return control to this - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 146
stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 147
panel 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. 3-25 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 148
provincial vehicle registration office. But generally, if the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can't, then trip odometer, fully press the reset button located near the trip odometer readout. The trip odometer can show either total miles - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 149
Electronic Road-Speed Governor Your vehicle may have this feature. This system automatically controls top vehicle speed. The system controller receives a signal from the vehicle speed sensor and reduces power when the vehicle speed reaches the maximum 65 mph (105 km/h) governed speed. The safety - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 150
system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor, the air bag modules a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 151
air bag back on again. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-70 for more on this, including important safety information. {CAUTION: If the right front passenger's air bag is turned off for a person who isn't in a risk group identified by the national government, that person won't have the extra - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 152
whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for example, don't secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. This light should come on briefly when you turn on the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 153
warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 154
you have a brake problem. Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-31. {CAUTION: Your brake system may not - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 155
light stays on, or comes on when you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have to warn you if there is a problem. The Stabilitrak® system can be turned off by pressing the Stabilitrak® button located on the instrument panel. For more - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 156
may overheat. See Engine Coolant on page 5-19 and have your vehicle serviced as soon as you can. This gage shows the engine coolant temperature your engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal operating conditions, you - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 157
the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 158
problems that may have developed. Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding hard accelerations. Avoiding steep uphill grades. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo flashing, follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On Steady You - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 160
may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 161
. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock® on page 2-20. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock® System. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock®, and you should see your GM dealer. The cruise light comes on whenever - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 162
vehicle should be taken to an authorized GM dealer as soon as possible for service. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light You have this light on the instrument panel. It at night. Tow/Haul Mode Light This message is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. For more information, see - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Check Gages Warning Light Fuel Gage United States Canada This light will come on briefly when to see if they are in the warning zones. United States Canada The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 164
and be sure to check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. Your audio system capacity to fill the tank. • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage doesn't go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 165
Radios without Radio off. AM-FM Radio Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and for your time to update. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 166
SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until you hear two beeps. The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for preset station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning presets. The radio will seek and scan only to stations that are in the selected band and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 167
up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Radio Messages CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been calibrated display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 168
and only to those with a strong signal. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 169
position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function, or by waiting five seconds for the display to return and hold the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: To adjust - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 170
and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Radio Messages CAL (Calibration): Your audio system has been display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 171
to the previous track. The track number will appear on the display. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see the current track number or how long the Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. CD: Press this - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 172
, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 173
OFF. DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 174
six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired midrange, and treble to the middle position, push the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position. - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 175
until FADE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position. To - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 176
hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. Setting Preset PTYs The six numbered - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 177
of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If , etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To scroll a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 178
display it means that your radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is use the VOL, AUDIO, and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. The display will show TAPE and an arrow showing which side of the tape - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 179
tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. The station frequency and FWD will appear two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next selection, play for 10 seconds, then go on to - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 180
. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with your cassette tape player after - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 181
will stay n the player. When you turn on the ignition or radio, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 182
two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 183
to use automatic volume, select OFF. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Press this The selected display will now be the default. Finding a Station Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 184
SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep. The radio will go to a preset station stored on your pushbuttons, play for a next preset station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning presets. The radio will scan only to stations that are in the selected band and only to - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 185
toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears toward the front or the rear speakers. To adjust the balance and fade to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 186
go back to Step 1. If both P-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. To use the hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 187
the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If etc. If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 188
go to a station that supports traffic announcements. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display. Your radio will also interrupt the play and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a CD. Insert the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 189
the LOAD CD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light, located to the right of the slot, will begin to flash and LOAD ALL will appear and the track number will appear on the display. If an error appears on the radio display, see "CD Messages" later in this section. LOAD CD Z (Eject): - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The receivers 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, which will cause the receiver to not eject the CD until the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 191
four seconds until CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 192
LIST button to turn it off. 3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK SCAN right arrow button to locate the track that you want to save. The track will begin to play. 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 193
very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 194
is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOC will appear on the display. With THEFTLOCK® activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. ® Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Your radio may the cut tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a broken tape, following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for ve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radio will display --- or CLEANED to show the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 196
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Chime Level Adjustment The radio is the vehicle chime producer. The chime is produced from the driver's side front door speakers. To change the volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 197
24 Winter Driving ...4-26 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-30 Towing ...4-31 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-31 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-31 Towing a Trailer ...4-37 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 198
in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 199
and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? is consumed before and during drinking • The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol. 4-3 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 200
. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is 0.05 percent in both France and Germany. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one hour). Of course - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 201
, spinal cord or 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 permanently disabled is higher who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. 4-5 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 202
less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 203
brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-29. 4-7 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 204
brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 205
If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move problems. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Stabilitrak® is disabled. Vehicle needs to be serviced. For more information, see Stabilitrak® Not part of the traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the Stabilitrak® button located lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wheel of one axle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 207
repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, you should see your dealer for service its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is no traction, - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 208
a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 209
like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 210
Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 211
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror, activate your right lane it really is.) Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 212
driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 213
affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on glare from headlamps, but they also - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 214
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can not, try to slow down before you hit them. {CAUTION: - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning does not - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 217
to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 219
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 220
it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 221
uid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. {CAUTION: Coasting downhill accident. You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Winter Driving Include 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 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 223
traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 224
you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard flashers. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-28 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 225
gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 226
tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-31. {CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 227
the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 228
to obtain the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. See "Certification/Tire Label" later in this section. A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver's door - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 229
will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-37 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Example 1 Loading Your - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 230
1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs. (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 231
capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo . The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 232
a 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 seat folded down unless you need to. {CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 233
damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 234
passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. • Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of transmission shifts, • Don't tow a - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Weight Rating (GCWR). See "Weight of the Trailer" later in this section. Driving with tow/haul activated without a heavy load will cause reduced fuel economy and unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics, but will not cause damage. While activated, the indicator light on the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 236
lbs. (4 309 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) Vehicle 5300 V8 Maximum Trailer Weight H1500 Cargo Van AWD 6,600 lbs. (2 994 kg) GCWR 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) Vehicle 4300 V6 5300 V8 Maximum Trailer Weight G1500 Passenger Van 2WD 4,000 lbs. (1 814 kg) 6,400 lbs. (2 903 kg) GCWR 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 12 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 237
lbs. (3 810 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) Maximum Trailer Weight H2500 Cargo Van AWD 6,400 lbs. (2 903 kg) GCWR 9,500 lbs. 12,000 lbs. 13, 897 kg) (5 443 kg) (6 350 kg) (7 257 kg) Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.73 4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg) 3.73 6,300 lbs. (2 858 kg - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 238
7,900 lbs. (3 583 kg) 4.10 9,900 lbs. (4 491 kg) Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.73 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 4.10 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.73 8,300 lbs. (3 765 kg) 4.10 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Weight G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long passengers, cargo equipment and conversion . The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. 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 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 240
riding in the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow. And if you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load to the GVW because - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 241
hitch. (A) Body to Ground Distance, (B) Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. If you use a step-bumper hitch, your bumper could be damaged in sharp - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 242
recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 243
towing a trailer: • Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip. • Keep the rear-most windows closed. • If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening, drive with your front hitch parts and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 244
working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 245
towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transmission place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 246
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 system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 247
a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-25 Engine Overheating ...5-25 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-100 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-100 Electrical System ...5-101 Capacities and Specifications ...5-106 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-69 Buying New Tires ...5-70 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-71 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-72 Wheel - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 249
manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Your vehicle may have an air bag system. If it does, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-78 before attempting to do your own service work. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 250
accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 251
In Canada, look for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on the pump. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Canada Only 5-5 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 252
advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 253
vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. To remove the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 254
slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-95. When filling the tank do not overfill - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull this handle inside the vehicle. It is located in front of the driver's side door frame near the floor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release underneath the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 5-10 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 257
4. Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge on the driver's side. If your vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are on properly. - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 258
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: 5-12 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Cooling System on page 5-28. D. Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-19. E. Engine Oil Fill. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. G. Air Filter Restriction Indicator. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. H. Engine - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 260
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. When to Add use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-106. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 261
on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. 5-15 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 262
oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench® oil meets engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 263
. Repeat the procedure. If it still does not reset, see your dealer for service. See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3-38. What to Do with Used Oil used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. 5-17 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 264
location of the engine air cleaner/filter and change indicator (if equipped). How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter following: When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle is equipped with a filter located near the center of the engine compartment. 1. Unhook the retainer - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 265
the cover and fasten the retaining clips. Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid mountainous terrain. • When doing frequent trailer towing. • Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If your vehicle's GVWR is not - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 266
service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission reading of the fluid level. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: When - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 267
shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick is located near the center of the engine compartment and will be labeled with this graphic shown. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. • Check both sides of the dipstick, and read - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 268
for your automatic transmission. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON® -III is not covered by your new when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-25. A 50/50 mixture rst. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use DEX-COOL®( - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 269
, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 270
coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. {CAUTION: 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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 272
catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" under Engine Overheating on page 5-25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. 5-26 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 273
an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a service help right away. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Tow a trailer. See "Driving on Grades" in Towing - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 274
(s) If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 275
service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See "Overheated rst. Any repairs would not be covered by your service. Turn off the engine. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 276
radiator hose. See your dealer for more information. {CAUTION: 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. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 277
{CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap - even a little - they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 278
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 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 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 279
3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-22 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD FILL mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 280
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting 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 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 281
not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan clutch partially disengages. Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 282
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page cover off. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 283
for more information on location. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 284
when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 285
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. • If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 286
tighten wheel nuts serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair . Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 287
top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change - have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly Non-RDS Radios) on page 3-72 or Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios) on location. 5-41 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 288
procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 289
locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations located behind a red plastic cover cover. The remote negative (−) terminal is located (−) terminal is located on a tab you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 290
terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts, too. And don't connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Connect the red - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 291
to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery service. Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 292
the other vehicle. 5. Return the positve (+) remote terminal to its original position. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 293
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication the plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 5-47 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 294
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. If you have the 1500 Series, the proper level is from 5/8 inch (15 the filler plug hole. The proper level for the 2500 and 3500 Series is from 0 to 1/4 (6 mm) below the bottom to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. How to Check - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and add some lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 5-49 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 296
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 new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 297
it from the grille. 7. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing. Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 298
the driver's side. 9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket. 10. On the passenger's side, turn the bulb clockwise one turn. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. 11. Install the new bulb into the socket and return it to the headlamp assembly. 12 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 299
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on this lamp. 2. Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch the clip. Move the lamp outboard to loosen the tabs. 3. Remove the lamp from the grille. 4. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 300
8. To remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise. 9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install the new bulb. 10. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp. 5-54 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 301
Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 3157 CHMSL 912 Composite High-Beam 9005 Headlamps Composite Low-Beam 9006GS Headlamps Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157KX Front Sidemarker Lamp 194 Sealed Beam Headlamps H6054 Rear Parking, Stop, and 3157 Turn Lamp For any bulb not listed here, contact - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See ″Wiper Blade Check" in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 303
service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with your vehicle's Owner's Manual improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 304
a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size Code" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-71. (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-65 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. LT - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 306
width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. (B) Tire Width: The three- -bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (F) Service Description: The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: The service description indicates the load range two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 309
located capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo for the front axle, see Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 310
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 311
due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle for the location of your vehicle's tire and loading information label. Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 312
5-75. Also see "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 5-106. The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears faster than with a tire that is badly underinflated, the tire can overheat. An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch fire. You or others could be injured - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 313
km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-72 for more information. Make sure the spare tire is stored securely - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 314
been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire label of the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-31. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 315
when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. You need a new tire if any of the following a puncture, cut or other damage that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 5-69 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 316
labels and their location on your vehicle, other things during normal service on your vehicle. those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are wheels. {CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 317
cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Treadwear 200 limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 318
corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 319
replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 320
the front axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 321
to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the for changing a flat tire. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you should put blocks at the front - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If you have a cargo van or a passenger van, the equipment you'll need is located in the rear passenger side of corner of the vehicle. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Remove the retaining wing bolt - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 323
the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the equipment you'll need is secured on the rear passenger side floor of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket. The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), wheel wrench - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 324
has a socket end and a flat chisel end. Put the flat chisel end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole between the body and the bumper. Be sure the flat end connects into the hoist shaft. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. If the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 325
been lowered, pull the tire toward you so you can reach the tire retainer and pull it up through the wheel opening. If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab and chassis, refer to the information from the body supplier/installer. The spare tire is a full-size tire, like the other tires - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 326
to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See "Storing the Spare Tire and Tools" later in this section for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 327
4. Connect the jack handle (C) and jack handle extension (B) together and press the retention clip (arrow) so it engages. 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. 2. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at Step 6. 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 328
the other hand. If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench and insert the wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole above the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way. Be sure the DOWN mark on the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 329
nuts. Don't remove them yet. 2. Assemble the jack and tools for a front or rear flat as follows: Removing the Wheel Covers If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Rear Position Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B), jack handle extension (C) and ratchet (D) as shown. Be sure that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you. To assemble the jack handle and jack handle extension, use the art and text following. Connect the jack handle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 331
3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. Rear Position Front Position {CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 5-85 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 332
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise. Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle far enough off - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 333
{CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 334
the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 7. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 9. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 335
pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the index for the wheel nut torque specification. 10. Put the wheel cover back on, or put the center cap and - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could down. 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure it is properly attached. 5-90 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 337
flat end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. 6. Raise the tire all the way. Return the jacking equipment to the proper location. Secure the items and replace the jack cover. 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 338
if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their , be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 339
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: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2. If a stain remains, follow the cleaning instructions - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 340
use heat to dry. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the surface and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger and the integrated radio antenna. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 341
squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 5-95 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 342
car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 343
shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 344
no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer Usage Interior and exterior polishing wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Spot Lifter Odor Eliminator See your General Motors parts department for these products. See Recommended Fluids - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 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: This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 347
damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-78. Headlamp problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. 5-101 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver's seat. Fuse 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Front of Vehicle Fuse 1 2 5-102 Usage Spare Outside Rear View Mirror Usage Courtesy Lamp/SEO Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Cargo Locks Right Rear Stop/Turn Signal Driver Locks - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Right Rear Defogger Courtesy Lamp Cargo Unlock Driver Unlock Park Lamp Door Locks Pass Unlock Usage Power Window Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. Front of Vehicle Fuse 1 2 3 Usage Radio Battery Powertrain Control Module - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Truck Body Control Module 4 Fuel Pump Trailer Flasher Horn Truck Body Control Module 3 Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Truck Body Control Module 2 Truck Ignition E Engine 1 Truck Body Control Module Ignition 1 Spare RPA/Inside Rearview Mirror Crankcase Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System Auxiliary - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 351
- Low Beam Left Headlamp - High Beam Right Headlamp - High Beam Truck Body Control Module-Accessory Front Windshield Wiper Anti-Lock Brakes Ignition A Trailer Climate Control Blower Ignition B Spare Headlamp -High Beam Fuel Pump Headlamp - Low Beam Horn Starter Spare Usage Power Seat 5-105 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Model G/H 1500 G/H 2500 & G/H 3500 Tire - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Engine Oil With Filter After refill, Fuel Tank Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo) 31.0 gallons 117.3 L Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis) 33.0 gallons 124.9 L Optional Tank* (Cab and Chassis) 57.0 gallons 215.7 L * 159 inch wheelbase or 177 inch wheel base only Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 354
✍ NOTES 5-108 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 355
...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-14 Engine ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 6-1 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 356
replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. 6-2 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 357
needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to get service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. 6-3 • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 358
and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 359
. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter change indicator. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. Rotate tires and check - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Repack front wheel bearings. See footnote (k). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal service). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 361
or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 362
in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed. (k) Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). (l) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Notice: It is important - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. {CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 365
. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Underbody Flushing Service - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 366
lubricant meeting Cable Guides requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System 89021186). Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 367
1051344, in Canada 993037). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Front and Rear Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) or Axle equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. ® Transfer Case DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid. One-Piece Propshaft Slip Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 368
(U) V8 Fuel Filter 4.3L (W) V6 4.8L (V), 5.3L (T), 6.0L (U) V8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Kit 4.3L (W) V6 4.8L (V), 5.3L (T), 6.0L (U) V8 PCV Valve 4.3L (W) V6 Spark Plugs 4.3L (W) V6 4.8L (V), 5.3L (T), 6.0L (U) V8 Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Length Wiper Blade Type GM Part Number - - 25010792 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 369
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engine V6 Engine 6-15 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 370
performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-17 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 372
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-18 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 374
If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general the windshield.) • Dealership name and location • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting GMC, please remember that your concern will likely - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 375
automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other factors. General Motors owner's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 376
. United States Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 All Overseas Locations Please contact the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 377
for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (hand controls, wheelchair/ scooter lifts, etc.). This program can also provide you with - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense to you: • Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow. • Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 379
, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC's judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 380
, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 382
sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. • with the consent of the vehicle owner may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 383
notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In Canada, Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 384
, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 385
...1-79 Adding Washer Fluid ...5-37 Additional Program Information ...7-9 Additives, Fuel ...5-6 Add-On Filter, Engine ...5-18 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 All Overseas Locations ...7-4 All-Wheel Drive ...5-47 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...2-26 AM ...3-72 AM-FM Radio - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Canadian Owners ...ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ...7-7 Capacities and Specifications ...5-106 Carbon Monoxide ...4-26, 4-37, 2-30 Care of Safety Belts ...5-95 Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-72 Your CD Player ...3-74 Your CDs ...3-74 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-9 Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Air Bag and an Air Bag Off Switch, Passenger Vans and Cab and Chassis Models ...1-36 Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and without an Air Bag Off Switch ...1-39 Cassette Tape Messages ...3-58 CD Adapter Kits ...3-58 CD Messages ...3-50, 3-60, 3-71 Center High - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Indicator Light ...3-40 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ...3-20 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Dome Lamp Override ...3-17 Dome Lamps ...3-17 Door 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ...2-13 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-9 Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-10 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 389
101 Electronic Road-Speed Governor ...3-27 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ...3-37 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Battery ...5-41 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Coolant ...5-22 Coolant Heater ...2-23 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-34 Drive - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Fluid Automatic Transmission ...5-19 Power Steering ...5-35 Windshield Washer ...5-36 FM ...3-72 Following Distance ...4-47 Front Axle ...5-49 Fuel ...5-4 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Gage - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 391
...5-48 How to Check Power Steering Fluid ...5-36 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts ...3-4 Instrument Panel Brightness Control ...3-16 Interior Lamps ...3-16 L Lamps Exterior ...Interior ...Lamps On Reminder ...Lap Belt - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 392
Parts ...6-14 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-50 Making Turns ...4-48 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-35 Manual Seats ...1-3 Manual - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 393
...2-34 Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Manual Mirror ...2-32 Power Mirrors ...2-33 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii Owner's Information ...7-12 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Brake ...Over Things That Burn ...Parking on Hills ...Passenger Vans with an Air Bag - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-26 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-26 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-31 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Wheel Covers ...5-83 Replacement Bulbs ...5-55 Replacing Brake System Parts ...5-41 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-80 Replacing the Rear Seats Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-29 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-26 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-24 - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 396
57 Right Front Seat Position ...1-62 Security Light ...3-39 Security While You Travel ...7-6 Service ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-3 Engine Soon Light ...3-35 Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Service Bulletins ...7-12 Service Manuals - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 397
Transmission Fluid, Automatic ...5-19 Transmission Operation, Automatic ...2-24 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual ...7-12 Transportation Options ...7-8 Trip Odometer ...3-26 Turn and Lane Change Signals ...3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Turn Signals When Towing - 2004 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 398
Service Parts 5-36, 5-48 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance Filter ...5-18 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill ...4-49 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-45 Why Safety Belts Work ...1-11 Windows ...2-16 Manual ...2-17 Power ...2-17 Swing-Out Windows ...2-18 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Fluid