2007 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual
2007 GMC Savana Van Manual
2007 GMC Savana Van manual content summary:
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2007 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...13 Safety Belts ...17 Child Restraints ...41 Airbag System ...78 Restraint System Check ...98 Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors Towing ...264 Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Noise Control System ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 331 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 3
offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. 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 latest information at the time it was printed. We - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 4
How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. {CAUTION: These - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 5
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 • Features and Controls in Section 2 • Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 6
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: 6 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 7
in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) ...68 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) ...72 Front Seats ...9 Manual Seats ...9 Power Seat ...10 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Rear Seats ...13 Rear Seat Operation ...13 Safety Belts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...96 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...97 Restraint System Check ...98 Checking the Restraint Systems ...98 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...99 Airbag System ...78 Where Are the Airbags - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 9
can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Lift the bar located - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 10
manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat the front of the seat cushion, move the right lever up or down. To raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion, move the left - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 11
The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the inboard side of the seats. To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 12
like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 14
7. For the first row rear seat, stow the safety belt latch by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door. • The passenger's side pin has a black cap with a white "R" marked on it. 3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the retaining clip, then pull - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 15
onto the pins inside of the rails. 2. To install the locking pins at 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 floor mats, pull the flap that has been cut into the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 16
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 of the bench seat. Do not twist the belt. 9. Check that all locking pins - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This 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 area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 18
in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 19 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 20
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 20 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 21
. That is why safety belts make such good sense. A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 22
wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that - even one that is not your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 23
into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not of the safety belt in a crash. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment on page 31. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 24
pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 25
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 will not give nearly as much protection this way. 25 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What is 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Q: What is 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Q: What is 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 30
a crash, you would not 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 31
can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. To unlatch the belt, 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 22. The right front passenger's safety belt works belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 33
the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 40. 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 belt longer, tilt the latch plate - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 34
in the center position in the second row bench seat, you have a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the rear seat outside passengers' belts. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt see, "Lap-Shoulder Belt" under Rear Outside Passenger Positions on page 34. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 35
into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 36
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. 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 37
head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seats. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. For outboard seating positions, when the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 38
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 39
shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Outside Passenger Positions on page 34. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle may safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 41
children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. If - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 42
is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? A: If the child is seated in a rear outside seat position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 37. If the child is sitting in the second row center - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 43
{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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 44
! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 45
CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. {CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 46
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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 47
the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or child restraints. An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 48
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 positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 49
system is any device designed for use 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-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle's owner. To help reduce injuries, an add - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 50
in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 51
against the child's body. A shelf- the instructions that rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat. Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 52
is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator or the airbag off - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 53
inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. Even though the passenger sensing system or the airbag off switch is designed to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 54
for use with the LATCH system. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow the instructions Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the rear seat and never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Front Passenger Position Third and Fourth Row with Three Passenger Bench Seat To - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 58
tether anchor. There is a top tether anchor for the center seating positions in the third and fourth rows, if equipped, with a three-passenger bench seat. The anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion. Third or Fourth Row - Three Passenger Bench Seat Second Row - Passenger Van 58 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 59
positions of the third and fourth rows if the vehicle has a three-passenger bench seat, or in any four-passenger rear bench seat, if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 60
, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 60 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 61
the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle's safety belt assembly. Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 62
child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. For the second row only, in the left outboard seating position, use anchor point (A). For the right outboard seating position, use anchor point (B). For the center seating position, use either anchor point - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 63
say. 1. Put the child 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 instructions will show you how. 63 If the position you are using has an integrated headrest and you are - 2007 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. 64 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 65
go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. When the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 66
not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap must be anchored. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 67
using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with your child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH . It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 4. Buckle the belt. Make - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 68
, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 69
inflating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 70
the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 89. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If your child restraint - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 71
to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. You should not be able to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 72
move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 73
with a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, whenever possible. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the passenger seat, always move the passenger seat as far back as it will go. United States Canada 73 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the right front passenger seat as far back as it will go. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 75
has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 86. If your child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the restraint in this seat. See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seat on page 10. If you need to use a rear-facing child - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 76
shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. You should not be able to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 77
a top tether and the position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 54. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 78
the right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has an airbag for the right front passenger. If there is not a right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. {CAUTION: Airbags - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 79
CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has an airbag for the right front passenger, read the following: And, for some unrestrained occupants, airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 80
the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 169 for more information. The driver's airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 80 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 81
attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 82
take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. 82 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 83
You can find the GVWR on the certification label on the rear edge of the driver's door. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 for more information. Dual position of both the driver and passenger front seats. The seat position sensors provide information which is used to determine if the airbags should - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 84
airbag or the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag - may be hot for a short time. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 85
. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 430. • Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 86
is a member of a passenger risk group identified by the national government as follows: Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: • My vehicle has no rear seat; • My vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or • The infant has - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 87
which, according to the child's physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. {CAUTION: If the right front passenger's airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identified by the national - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 88
's position (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 169 for additional information. United States Canada To turn off the right front passenger's airbag, insert your ignition key into the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Sensing System If your instrument panel has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. United States Canada United States Canada To turn the right front passenger's airbag on, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 90
sensing system will turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver's airbag is not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat. The sensors are designed to detect the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 91
. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 92
ating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, CAUTION: (Continued) no system is - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 93
child is present in a booster seat. • A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. • The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints. • Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 94
children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger's frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 95
If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 96
affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 97
the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 418. A: Yes. If - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 98
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace the airbag module - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 99
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 was not being used at . On some models, the driver and front passenger's safety belt buckle assemblies contain safety belt pretensioners. If your vehicle has - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 100
✍ NOTES 100 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 101
(RKE) System Operation ...105 Doors and Locks ...108 Door Locks ...108 Power Door Locks ...109 Cargo Door Relocking ...109 Rear Door Security Locks ...110 Lockout Protection ...110 Sliding Side Door ...111 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ...112 Rear Doors ...114 Windows ...116 Manual Windows ...116 Power - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 102
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. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 103
one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag. 103 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Canada. This device complies with Part service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 105
. To use the alarm, press the horn symbol while the ignition is turned off. The horn will sound and both the interior and exterior lamps will flash for up to thirty seconds. To stop the instant panic alarm, press the panic button again, wait for thirty seconds, or start the vehicle. j (Cargo Door - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 106
The door locks should cycle to confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your dealer for service. Battery Replacement Under normal use, works, it's probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 107
hold the lock and unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter for seven seconds to resynchronize the transmitter. 6. Check the operation of the transmitter. 1. Use an object like a coin to pry open the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitter is separated - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 108
you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. {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, the handle will not open it. You increase - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 109
, slide the manual lever up. Power Door Locks Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top side of the power door lock switch to unlock all the doors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle will not work. Cargo Door Relocking This - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 110
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 cargo door. Move the button to the left for the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 111
handle toward the rear of the vehicle and slide the door open. To close the sliding side door from the outside, use the handle to slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. When the door is closed, it will be flush with the side of the body. To open the sliding side door from the inside - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 112
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull out on the handle and pull the door toward you. To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open the door. 112 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 113
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 keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees. To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Rear Doors CAUTION: (Continued) {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, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 115
you to open the passenger side rear door first. To open the driver side rear door, pull 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. 115 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 116
even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows To operate your manual windows, turn the hand crank on each door to raise or lower your side - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 117
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. The driver's door has a switch for the passenger window also. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to RUN or ACCESSORY, or when - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 118
-Out Window Your vehicle also has rear swing-out windows. The rear swing-out windows work the same way as the side swing out window, but the latch is located at the bottom edge of the window. To open the side door swing-out window, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 119
cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled. During be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 120
tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 266 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. 120 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 121
to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 122
, when you open the driver's door. Always remember to remove your key engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 123
same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 124
AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 125
(P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move 266. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 258. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 127
help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. You may use this feature for reducing torque to the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. FIRST (1): This position - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 128
light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. To set the parking brake, hold the regular - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 129
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 PARK (P). {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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 130
PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set 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 129. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 131 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 132
CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. If your vehicle has a diesel engine and a fuel operated heater, see "Fuel Operated Heater (FOH)" in the diesel engine supplement. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 133
in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab away from you to restore the mirror to the original position. If you have a cargo van without the rear door glass, your vehicle may not have an inside rearview - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. • After approximately five seconds, the display does not show a compass heading, N for North, for example, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 136
will show a compass direction within a few seconds. Cleaning the Mirror Use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirror Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the side - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with this style camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any objects behind you. 2. Turn the mirror head so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed. 1. To adjust the mirrors - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 138
mirror in place. These mirrors can also be manually folded in. On the lower portion of each the driver's seat. Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger's side seat. Outside Power Mirrors If the vehicle has power mirrors, the control is located on the driver's side door - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 139
up on the latch. The compartment will open automatically. Storage compartments may also be included on the inside of each front door. An indicator light in the button will light when the outside heated mirrors are activated. Your rear window defogger comes - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 140
✍ NOTES 140 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Heating System ...163 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ...164 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...166 Instrument Panel Cluster ...167 Speedometer and Odometer ...168 Trip Odometer ...168 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...168 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ...169 Airbag Readiness Light - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 142
Coolant Temperature Gage ...178 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...178 Oil Pressure Gage ...182 Change Engine Oil Light ...183 Security Light ...183 Cruise Control Light ...184 Reduced Engine Power Light ...184 Highbeam On Light ...185 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...185 Tow/Haul Mode - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 143
✍ NOTES 143 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 144
Instrument Panel Overview 144 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 145
page 167. D. Shift Lever. See Starting the Engine on page 122. E. Climate Control System. See Towing a Trailer on page 266. I. Rear Heating System (If Equipped). See Rear Heating System on page 163. J. StabiliTrak® Button (If Equipped), Passenger Airbag Status Indicator, and High-Idle System (If - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 146
problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Press the button to make the front and rear m) behind your vehicle. Horn The hazard warning flashers work no matter what ignition position the key is in, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 148
• L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 150. • I Cruise Control. Cruise Control on page 151. For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 154 later in this section. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 149
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, but not so the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 150
to off. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 152
/accelerate. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 153
small amounts, press the set button briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 154
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Exterior Lamps The this position to turn off the DRL. Vehicles first sold in Canada cannot turn off the DRL. • Move the cruise control switch - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 155
to this position, the DRL will turn off. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL will remain active along with the lamps mentioned above. 5 (Headlamps): lamps position, your key is out of the ignition, and your driver's door is open. To disable the chime, turn the control to the Daytime Running - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 156
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: • The when not in use. Dome Lamps The dome lamps will automatically come on when a door is opened and turn off shortly after all - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 157
Dome Lamp Override You can use the dome lamp override button, located below the exterior lamp control, to override the automatic operation of the dome lamps. Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 158
. Interior cargo lamps will a problem, see working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not use instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use passenger's side of the front storage compartment. To use the outlet, lift the cover. When not using it, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 159
panel extension at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up on the ashtray door to open it. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let go. When it's - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 160
with some air directed to the outboard outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to the windshield. The right knob can also be used to select the defrost and defog modes. Information on defogging and defrosting can be found later in this section. On hot days, open the windows - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 161
. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from your windshield and side windows. Use the 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 more quickly. For best results, clear all snow and ice - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 162
off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the window as possible. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window and will only work when the ignition is RUN. The rear window defogger will turn off several minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 163
heating system that allows you to adjust the amount of air flowing into the rear of the vehicle, from the front-seating area. This feature works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. REAR HEAT: The thumbwheel for this system is located to the left of the audio system. 9 (Fan): Turn - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 164
. It also works with the main climate-control system in your vehicle. Rear Climate Control Panel If your vehicle has a 135 inch (343 cm) wheelbase, a rear control panel for this system is located in the second row behind the driver in the rear of your vehicle. A rear seat passenger can use this - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 165
air directed to the floor outlets. 2 (Floor): Use this mode to direct most of the air to the floor outlets. 9 (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to HIGH, MED (Medium) or LOW to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear-seating area. Turn the knob to OFF to turn - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 166
lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 167
designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 168
been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new flash for several more. You should buckle your seat belt. This light and chime reminder will be - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 169
and chime reminder will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger's safety belt is buckled, neither the chime for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the airbag modules, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 170
your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Airbag Off Light If your vehicle is equipped with an airbag off switch, when you turn the right front passenger's airbag off, the airbag it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. United States Canada 170 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 171
not let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for example, do not secure a rear-facing child restraint in your vehicle) until you have your vehicle serviced. See Airbag Off Switch on page 86. 171 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 172
circumstance, even though it is turned off. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat, even if the airbag is off. United States Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 173
be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's seat if the airbag is turned on. If the word - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 174
all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. Charging System Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, before starting the engine, as a check to show you it is working. After the engine starts, the light should - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 175
is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. When the engine is running, the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 176
and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. If the light comes on while you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 177
you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 178
life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 179
should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be required. • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 180
you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, see "If the follow the previous steps, and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the Light Is On - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 181
more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. Emissions Inspection pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly. Your vehicle will not pass - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 182
as possible and have your vehicle 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 for changing engine oil. United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 183
your vehicle needs to be serviced. Security Light United States Canada If your vehicle has a V8 engine and this light is flashing, it indicates that the oil level is low. When this light is on steady, your vehicle needs to be serviced. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 399 for - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Engine Power Light United States Canada United States Canada The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 151 for more information. If the check engine and reduced engine performance may occur. If the reduced engine power light is on, but there is - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 185
Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Tow/Haul Mode Light This message is displayed when the tow/haul mode on your headlamps when driving at night. Check Gages Warning Light United States Canada This light will come on briefly when you are starting the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 186
on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning to empty when you turn off the ignition. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. United States Canada The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 187
is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 228. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle's audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 188
you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. your vehicle, the chimes may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 191
right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release AUDIO until FAD (fade) appears on the display. the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The fade feature may not be available on all radio systems. To - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 192
. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to the dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. Radio with CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and AM. The display shows the selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 194
right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press and release the AUDIO button until FAD (fade) appears on the the up or the down arrow to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The fade feature may not be available on all radio systems. To - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 195
vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOC (Locked): This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 196
than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 197
eject the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it manually. The player's 25-second eject timer resets at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second time - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 198
is dirty, scratched, 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. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 199
relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio . For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 200
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL appears on the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 201
customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. 201 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 202
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 on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The fade feature may not be available on all radio systems. To - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 203
SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. TYPE and the last selected PTY appears on the display. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY. 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 204
title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release and must be returned to your dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 205
the tape can be inserted and begins playing. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, AUDIO, and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio. must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape. Pressing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 206
frequency and FWD appears on the display. Select stations during forward operation by using TUNE and SEEK. 5 X SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for scan to work. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 207
is working properly. • The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 208
a CD part way into in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 209
1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. TRACK and the track number appears on the display. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once, the player continues moving backward through the CD. 2 NEXT: Press - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 210
eject the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it manually. The player's 25-second eject timer resets at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second time - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 211
cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Radio with Six-Disc CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. o VOLUME p: Turn this knob clockwise - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 212
For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available). To change the default on the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 213
EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Then - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 214
speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, from these stations and only works when the information is available. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and find a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY appears on the display. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY. 3. Once the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 216
button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the INFO button. A new group of words appears on the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 217
and must be returned to your dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 218
than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the CD player. When using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 219
the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The player's 25-second eject timer resets at each press of eject, causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25-second time - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 220
. RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and , rather than sequential, order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 221
default. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remains safely inside the radio for future listening. Using Song List Mode The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 222
sound and S-LIST appears on the display. The recorded tracks begins to play in the order they were saved. Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or TYPE arrows. Seeking past the last saved track returns to the first saved track. To delete tracks from the song list, perform - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 223
error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle's radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 224
may cause failure of the tape player. The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. The radio may display CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been used for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this message appears on the display, the cassette - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 225
feature on the radio may recognize it as a broken tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced. 225 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 226
is still tightened to the fender. If tightening is required, tighten by hand, then with a wrench one quarter turn. Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle's chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 227
...228 Drunken Driving ...229 Control of a Vehicle ...232 Braking ...232 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...233 Braking in Emergencies ...235 Locking Rear Axle ...235 StabiliTrak® System ...235 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...238 Steering ...239 Off-Road Recovery ...241 Passing ...241 Loss of Control - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 228
and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do these things, or pull off the road in a safe place - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 229
vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with more than 300,000 The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 230
, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 231
at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 232
steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 233
longer brake life. If your vehicle's engine ever stops while you are driving, brake engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, ABS will check - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 234
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 wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. 234 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 235
works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle. Using working properly. You may hear or feel the system working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 236
, or the traction control is active. StabiliTrak® is disabled due to system fault. When on after restarting, the vehicle needs to be serviced. StabiliTrak® is disabled due to system initialization or the driver has disabled with switch. StabiliTrak® is not initialized and not disabled. The traction - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 237
instrument panel for more than five seconds can turn off StabiliTrak® and part of the traction control system. It is recommended to leave the system on most driving conditions. When activated, the StabiliTrak® system may reduce engine power to the wheels and apply braking to individual wheels as - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 238
that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, you should see your dealer for service. When this system is part of the StabiliTrak® system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 240
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 242
see its front in your vehicle's inside mirror, activate the right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. Remember that your vehicle's passenger side outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is. Try not to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 244
drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 245
see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 246
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. it is raining. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They may not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 248
and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 249
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, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 250
use after a day's work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you will find experienced and able service Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? 250 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 251
working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble- of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 252
and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your brakes would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 253
would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and an 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 254
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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 255
time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 256
. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: • Turn on your hazard flashers. • Tie a red cloth to a blanket around you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 257
from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 258
out when you are stuck, but you must use caution. Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are stuck - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 259
weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 260
the front and rear axle. See "Certification/Tire Label" later in this section. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 261
Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Item A B C Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 262
about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. 262 A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 263
turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly that some of them are above the tops of the seats. • Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 424. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 265
-Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 128 for more information. 3. Put the automatic transmission in PARK (P). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 266
. Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 267
, and it has to be used properly. That's the reason for this part. In it are many time-tested passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. • Don't tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 268
while your vehicle is pulling a large or heavy load or trailer. Tow/haul is most useful while pulling such a load in rolling terrain, in stop-and-go traffic, or when load will cause reduced fuel economy and unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics, but will not cause damage. 268 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 269
how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer based upon vehicle model and options. G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4300 V6 5300 V8 H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5300 V8 G1500 Passenger Van 2WD 4300 V6 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 270
H1500 Passenger Van AWD 5300 V8 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4800 V8 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4800 V8 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 271
G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4800 V8 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4800 V8 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4800 V8 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 Axle - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Short Wheelbase 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6000 V8 6600 V8 Diesel Axle Ratio total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo equipment and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. You can - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 273
weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who 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 rear axle. 273 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 274
to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce your kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle. It has a GVWR of 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg), a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 275
up to 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg). But let's say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle weight and 400 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 276
of the driver's door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 259. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the trailer tongue. If you use a weight distributing hitch, make sure you don't go over the rear axle limit before you apply - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 277
than these limits. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you're using the wiring provided with the factory-installed trailering package, you should not need to make any holes in the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 278
rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine trailer hitch parts and working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 279
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 280
If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn your engine off immediately after towing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 281
regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 282
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, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 283
318 Brakes ...319 Battery ...323 Jump Starting ...324 All-Wheel Drive ...330 Rear Axle ...331 Front Axle ...331 Service ...286 Accessories and Modifications ...286 California Proposition 65 Warning ...286 Doing Your Own Service Work ...287 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...287 Fuel - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Dual Tire Operation ...350 Tire Inspection and Rotation ... the Spare Tire and Tools ...362 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...365 Secondary Latch System ...371 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...375 Spare Tire ...376 Noise Control - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 285
fication Number (VIN) ...386 Service Parts Identification Label ...386 Electrical System ...387 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...387 Headlamp Wiring ...387 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...387 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...387 Floor Console Fuse Block ...388 Engine - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 286
service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories. California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 287
you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 288
as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Gasoline Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 289
and prevent most deposit-related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 290
lamp may turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer for service. Only vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code Z) may use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). General Motors encourages the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a "renewable" fuel, meaning it is made - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 291
ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it may be because your parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 292
injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you let children pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has E85 fuel - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 293
{CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 294
be maintained until the filling is complete. • Do not smoke while pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine or fuel operated heater (FOH) parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. 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, which is located underneath the middle - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: 296 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Transmission Fluid on page 303. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 297. F. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 297. G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 298
tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 393. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 299
warranty. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 299 Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 300
oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 301
see your dealer for service. See Change Engine Oil Light on page 183. What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 302
the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is required. Never use compressed air to clean the filter. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Unhook the retainer clips and remove the cover. 2. Lift the filter out of - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 303
engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine) on page 402, and be sure to use engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 304
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. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 306
damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 309. A 50/50 engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 307
parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle's cooling system, you could damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 308
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Checking Coolant" under "Van Models" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for information on checking your vehicle's coolant. The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 296 for more - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Radiator Pressure Cap {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 information on how to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 310
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day. • Stop after high-speed driving - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 311
everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Cooling System If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Van Models" under "Cooling System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement. When you decide it is safe to lift the hood - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 312
24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always use DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. {CAUTION: Heater, fuel operated heater (FOH), radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 313
you would not get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL® coolant. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 314
engine compartment. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine or components in the engine Radiator for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "How to Add Coolant to the Radiator" under "Van Models" in - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 315
turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 306 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 315 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 316
cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 317
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 296 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 318
power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 319
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. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. • Fill - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 320
heater parts, if equipped. If your vehicle has a diesel engine and a fuel operated heater, see "Fuel Operated Heater (FOH)" in the diesel engine supplement. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 321
brake system, the brakes may not work well, or they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake system - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 322
axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 323
sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if someone rear brakes can change - for the worse. The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 324
start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. {CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 324 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 325
start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 326
negative (−) terminal is located on the engine drive bracket on all V8 engines and is marked GND (Ground). On V6 engines the remote negative (−) terminal is located on a tab attached to the engine accessory drive bracket and is marked GND (Ground). {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 327
away from moving parts once the engine is running. has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 328
to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 329
from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 399. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Engine) on page 399. If you have the 1500 Series, the proper level is from 5/8 inch (15 mm) to 1 5/8 inch (40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. The proper level for the 2500 and 3500 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 332
. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 333
of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2. The use of the vehicle after such device or . Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) - Diesel Engine: • Removal of the muffler. Engine: • Removal or rendering engine speed governor, if the vehicle has one, - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 334
listed in this section, contact your dealer. Headlamps To remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and access the bulbs, do the following: 1. Open to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 3. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 335
tab from the radiator support. 5. Lift the outboard side of the headlamp to release the outboard tab from the radiator support. 6. Lower the headlamp On the passenger's side, turn the bulb clockwise one turn. 12. Install the new bulb into the socket then reinstall it into the headlamp assembly. 13. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 336
the bulb. 7. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp assembly. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on the lamp. 2. Pull the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 337
. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reverse the steps to reinstall the assembly. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or damage the center - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up, Rear Parking, Stoplamp, and Turn Signal Lamp CHMSL Front Parking it. 8. Install a new bulb. 9. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly. For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 339
are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slot. 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull it up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 340
have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional tires have been damaged, replace them. {CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. • Overloading your vehicle's tires can cause overheating as - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 341
numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire 341 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 342
be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 343
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 344
parts of a tire size. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered used Service Description: The service - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 345
automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 346
259. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 259. Intended pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 347
sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 348
temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 349
door latch. This label shows your vehicle's original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support . How to Check Use a good quality pocket - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 350
more evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 351. Also see Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 399. {CAUTION: If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is badly underinflated, the tire can overheat. An overheated tire can - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 351
for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 399. Single Rear Wheels If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your vehicle's tires. Do not include the spare - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 352
: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 360. Dual Rear Wheels If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. When you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 353
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 meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 354
the tire manufacturer. If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS, for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 341 for additional information. {CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 355
of these systems can be affected. CAUTION: (Continued) selected. You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury. Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician. See Buying New Tires - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 356
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 357
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 358
new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will 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. 358 Used Replacement Wheels {CAUTION: Putting a used - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 359
for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Do not use chains on the tires of the front axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 360
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout off the jack. Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 361
the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire, on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the following example as a guide - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Tools If you have a cargo van or a passenger van, the equipment you will need is located in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle. Remove have a van with the 15-passenger seating arrangement, the equipment you will need is secured on the rear floor of the passenger side of the vehicle. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 363
a DOWN side on the ratchet. The tools you will be using include the jack (A), jack handle extension (B), jack handle (C), wheel wrench (D), and the ratchet (E). The spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your vehicle. You will use the wheel wrench (D) and the ratchet (E) to lower the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 364
Secondary Latch System on page 371. 4. When the tire has 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 365
pry it out. 1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 2. Assemble the jack and tools for a front or rear flat as follows: Front Position Front Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B) and ratchet - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 366
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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 367
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. 367 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 368
{CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 369
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 6. Take flat tire off of the mounting surface. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 370
{CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 371
the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. 10. Use the wheel instructions on storing the spare tire correctly. {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 372
To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. {CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released. The spare tire is now balancing on - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 374
. Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 375
{CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or the flat end of the wheel wrench on an angle through the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 376
259 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instructions on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see Removing road tires originally installed on your vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it. 7. - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 377
and/or cause damage to the rear window defogger. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle's doors - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 378
a good guide. • Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to your vehicle's interior may result from the use of many dry soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 379
to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle's interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 380
not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 385. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 382
the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 383
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts in your dealer's body and paint shop. Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 384
used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Cleaner Vinyl Cleaner Glass Cleaner Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Usage Interior and exterior polishing cloth. Removes tar, road oil, and asphalt. Use on chrome or stainless steel. Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls. Cleans vinyl. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the front passenger door frame. It is very helpful if you ever need to order - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 387
working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing using the windshield wipers. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem is protected by fuses in the engine compartment fuse block. An electrical overload - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver's seat. Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Spare Usage Outside Rear View Mirror Courtesy Lamp/SEO Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal Cargo Locks Right Rear Stop/Turn Signal Driver Locks Stop/Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Climate - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 389
26 27 28 29 30 31 Usage Window Retained Accessory Power Auxiliary Rear Window Defogger Courtesy Lamp Cargo Unlock Driver Unlock Park Lamp Door Locks Passenger Unlock Left Rear Park Lamp Pass Turn Mirror Right Rear Park Lamp Trailer Park Lamp Front Park Lamp Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 2 Circuit Breaker - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Lamp Back-up Lamps Trailer Wiring Ignition 0 Stoplamp Rear Defogger/Heated Mirror Right Daytime Running Lamp/ Turn Signal Left Daytime Running Lamp/ Turn Signal Truck Body Control Module 4 Fuel Pump Trailer Hazard Flashers Horn Truck Body Control Module 3 Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Fuse 1 2 Radio - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 391
31 32 Usage Truck Body Control Module 2 Truck Body Control Module Remote Function Actuator Engine 2 (Gas), Spare (Diesel) Ignition E Engine 1 Truck Body Control Module 35 36 37 Usage Spare (Gas), Engine Control Module (Diesel) Canister Vent Solenoid (Gas), Rear Fog Lamps (Diesel) Spare (Gas & - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 392
Headlamp - High Beam Truck Body Controller- Accessory (Gas), Truck Body Controller, Transmission Control Engine Control Module Actuator (Diesel) Spare Relays 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 SPARE (G), ECM (D) STRTR Circuit Breaker PWR SEAT Power Seat Usage Windshield Wiper Air Conditioning Spare (Gas), Rear - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 393
conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 409 for more information. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual 6000 V8 Cooling System with Rear Heat 4300 V6 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 5300 V8 Flexible Fuel 6000 V8 Engine Oil with Filter 4300 V6 4800 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 394
Metric Fuel Tank Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo) 31.0 gal 117.3 L Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis) 33.0 gal the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Application Capacities English Engine Specifications Engine VORTEC™ 4300 V6 VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VORTEC - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...405 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ...406 At Each Fuel Fill ...406 At Least Once a Month ...406 At Least Once a Year ...407 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...409 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...411 Engine Drive - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 396
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 397
. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 288. The services in Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 398
needs, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 437. Owner Checks and Services on page 405 tells you what should be checked, when - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 399
time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 400
performed was Maintenance I. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the message has not come on at all for one year. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 297. Reset oil - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 401
. See "Additional Required Services" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 402
maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel Engine Supplement. The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 403
useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be rear driveline center splines. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 404
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks, fuel door hinge, and any moving seat - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 405
have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 306 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 406
oil at the proper level can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 407
both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 128. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 408
brake. • To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the at once should the vehicle begin to move. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 409
use only DEX-COOL® Engine Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 306. Hydraulic Brake Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. System Windshield Washer Parking Brake Cable Guides GM Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in Canada 993037). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in Canada 10953455) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, in Canada 88861801). Usage One-Piece Propshaft - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 411
, or specification can be obtained by your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 4300 V6 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 5300 V8 Flexible Fuel, 6000 V8 Spark Plugs 4300 V6 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 5300 V8 Flexible - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engine V8 Engine 412 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 413
are 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 396. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 405 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 414 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 415
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 415 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 416
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 416 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 417
to the Canadian Government ...436 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...436 Service Publications Ordering Information ...437 Customer Assistance and Information ...418 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...418 Online Owner Center ...421 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...422 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 418
. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt). In Canada, contact General Motors of Canada - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 419
GMC, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. STEP THREE - U.S. Owners to you. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 420
its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 421
about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 422
deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Roadside Assistance: 1-800 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 423
, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. 423 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 424
Program In the U.S. call, 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 425
scenic route to your destination, anywhere in North America, along with any helpful travel information we may have pertaining to your trip. To request this service, please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800. We'll make every attempt to send your personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, but - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 426
mechanical failures are covered under GMC's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside delivery date of the vehicle. • Description of the problem. While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service, it is added security while traveling for you and - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 427
limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC and General Motors of Canada reserve - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 428
can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, 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 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 429
for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 430
share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, • in response to an official request of police or similar government office, • as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 431
your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 432
result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 433
GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, the service's name, instructed to move it by a police officer. 433 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 434
, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. • Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 435
live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 436
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 437
, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 438
Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL in U.S. funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 439
...387 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...302 Air Conditioning ...159 Airbag Off Light ...170 Passenger Status Indicator ...172 Readiness Light Off Switch ...86 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...84 Passenger Sensing System ...89 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...96 What Makes an Airbag Inflate - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 440
Appearance Care (cont.) Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...Ashtray(s) ...Audio System(s) ...AM-FM Radio ...Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...Care of Your CD Player ...Care of Your CDs ...Chime Level Adjustment ...Fixed Mast - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 441
Player ...224 Your CD Player ...226 Your CDs ...226 Cargo Door Relocking ...109 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...336 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...33, 34 Chains, Tire ...359 Charging System Light ...174 Check Engine Light ...178 Gages Warning Light ...185 Checking Things Under - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 442
436 424 437 D Daytime Running Lamps ...Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ...Defensive Driving ...Doing Your Own Service Work ...Dome Lamp Override ...Dome Lamps ...Door 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door ...Cargo Door Relocking ...Locks ...Power Door Locks ...156 185 228 287 157 156 112 109 108 109 442 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 443
Door (cont.) Rear Door Security Locks ...110 Rear Doors ...114 Sliding Side Door ...111 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...22 Driving 387 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...387 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...302 Battery ...323 Change Engine Oil Light ...183 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...178 Coolant ...306 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 444
288 289 289 290 294 292 291 186 288 288 124 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Floor Console Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Windshield Wiper ... 390 388 387 387 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light ...Engine Coolant Temperature ...Fuel ...Oil Pressure ...Speedometer ...Voltmeter Gage - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 445
...185 Highway Hypnosis ...251 Hill and Mountain Roads ...252 Hood Checking Things Under ...294 Release ...295 Horn ...146 How to Use This Manual ...4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...22 Instrument Panel Overview ...144 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...156 Cluster ...167 J Jump Starting - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 446
Loading Your Vehicle ...Locking Rear Axle ...Lockout Protection ...Locks Cargo Door Relocking ...Door ...Lockout Protection ...Power Door ...Rear Door Security Locks ...Loss of Control ... 259 235 110 109 108 110 109 110 243 M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...At Each Fuel Fill - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 447
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ...405 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...409 Scheduled Maintenance ...399 Using ...397 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...396 Malfunction Indicator Light ...178 Manual Seats ...9 Manual Windows ...116 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 448
...128 Over Things That Burn ...131 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...172 Passenger Sensing System ...89 Passing ...241 Passlock® ...119 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...158 Door Locks ...109 Reduced Engine Light ...184 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...122 Seat ...10 Steering Fluid ...317 Windows ...117 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 449
Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...37 Rear Seat Operation ...13 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...134 Rearview Mirrors ...134 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...409 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...264 Reduced Engine Power Light ...184 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 450
(cont.) Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...17 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...31 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...4 Scheduled Maintenance ...399 Seats Manual ...9 Power Seat ...10 Rear Seat Operation ...13 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Secondary Latch System ...371 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 451
Sun Visors ...119 Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40 ...112 Swing-Out Windows ...118 T Taillamps ...Theft- Rotation ...Installing the Spare Tire ...Removing the Flat Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...Secondary Latch System ...Spare Tire ...337 223 119 119 147 340 382 353 359 360 383 355 350 - 2007 GMC Savana Van | Owner's Manual - Page 452
Data Recorders ...430 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...386 Service Parts Identification Label ...386 Ventilation Adjustment ...162 Visors ...119 Replacement ...357 Where to Put the Restraint ...51 Windows ...116 Manual ...116 Power ...117 Swing-Out Windows ...118 Windshield Washer ...150