2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Owner's Manual
2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Manual
2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo manual content summary:
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2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-24 M Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 All-Wheel Drive - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and the name SAVANA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25776481 B Second Printing ii Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 3
would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There your owner manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Passenger Sensing System ...1-71 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-77 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-78 Restraint System Check ...1-79 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-80 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 6
seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { CAUTION: You 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Power Seat If the vehicle has front power seat(s), the controls are located at the front center of the seat cushion. To raise or lower the seat, move the center knob up or down. To move the seat forward or rearward, move the center knob toward the right or left. To raise or lower the front of the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 8
can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the inboard side of - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 9
{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 10
. 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt. Three Passenger Seat Shown The driver side pin has a gray cap with a black "L" marked on it. 2. Locate the pins. On a three - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 11
by attaching the clip on the safety belt latch to the trim just inside the side door. Three Passenger Seat Shown The passenger side pin has a black cap with a white "R" marked on it. On a four passenger seat, each half of the seat has a set of pins. The driver side has a set marked "L", and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 12
. 3. Insert the locking pins into the seat base and push the seat to line up the pins with the base. On a three passenger seat, the pin with the black cap marked "R" must be installed on the passenger side and the pin with the gray cap marked "L" on the driver side. On a four - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Seat Shown 4. Push the pin(s) marked "R" down until they are in the retaining clip. Three Passenger Seat Shown 5. Push the pin(s) marked "L" down until they are in the retaining clip. 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the flap back to - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 14
manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 15
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-12 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 17
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-13 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be - whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 19
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash - even one that - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 20
force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Sit up straight - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 22
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 on 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 23
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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 24
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 on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 25
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 ribs, which are not as strong - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In 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/retailer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Seat Operation on page 1-6 for instruction on reconnecting the safety belt to the mini-buckle. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap- pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 29
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 30
the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. Safety Belt Pretensioners If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 31
activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-80. There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seats. Here is how to install a comfort - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 32
2. 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 belt and the guide on top. 1-28 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 33
seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 34
designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-24 for more information. If the shoulder - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 36
never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Also see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 1-24. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 37
{ CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 39
secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. { CAUTION: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 40
neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Child Restraint Systems { CAUTION: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 42
the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 43
itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain secured in the right front passenger seat, there may be a switch on the instrument panel to manually turn off the right front passenger airbag. See Airbag Off - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 44
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 to secure . When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 45
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 a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 46
child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, with two lower anchors. Second, Third and Fourth Row with Three Passenger Seat 1-42 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Second, Third and Fourth Row with Three Passenger Seat - Passenger Van Front Passenger Position The second, third and fourth row with three passenger seats have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 48
vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. Front Passenger Position There is a top tether anchor for the front passenger position with a front passenger seat. The anchor is located at the rear of - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 49
LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle's safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 50
top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. For the second, third and fourth row with three passenger seats only, in the rear driver side seating positions, use anchor point (A). For the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 51
secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 52
. 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. 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 3. Push the latch - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 53
6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41 for more information. 7. Push and pull the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 54
child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 55
vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. 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. 1-51 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 56
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-52 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers is secure. If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 58
child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 59
airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 60
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-56 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 61
the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger airbag risk group. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-67 for more - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 62
middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver (cargo van). • A roof - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { CAUTION: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 64
and Young Children on page 1-34. 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 3-27 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 65
similar If the vehicle has one, the right front passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. If the vehicle is a cargo or passenger van with a sliding door and it has a roof-rail airbag for the driver and right front passenger position, the roof-rail airbags are in the ceiling - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 66
For passenger vans with a sliding door, on the passenger side of the vehicle, you will have a separate roof-rail airbag for the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger and the third row outboard passenger position. { CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 67
moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 68
that have a passenger sensing system also have dual stage airbags. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29 or Passenger Sensing System on page because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 69
flator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 70
modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-65. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 71
. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. Airbag Off Switch If the instrument panel has one will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • The vehicle has a crash - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 72
This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger position 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 73
{ CAUTION: If the right front passenger's airbag is turned off for a person who is not in a risk group identi inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn off the passenger's airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group. United States Canada To turn off the right front - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 74
may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is turned off . To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 75
under certain conditions. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are not part of the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 76
rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child 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 to secure - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 77
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 problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 78
following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) in the Index. 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 79
for an Adult-Size Occupant If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 80
will engage the child restraint locking feature. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag(s) off for some adult size occupants. seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 81
the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 82
have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing system in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 83
plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-65. See your dealer/retailer for service. 1-79 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 84
If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-7 Swing-Out Side Door ...2-10 Rear Doors ...2-12 Windows ...2-13 Manual Windows ...2-13 Power Windows ...2-14 Swing-Out Windows ...2-15 Enhanced - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 88
parking lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-57 for additional information. j (Cargo Door): Press to unlock only the cargo doors. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 89
Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. See "Relearn Remote Key" under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-41 for instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to your vehicle. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 90
in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the lock the door from the inside, slide the manual lever on the door down. To unlock the door, slide the manual lever up. From the outside, use the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 91
the door or the RKE transmitter, all doors will lock except the cargo door. The cargo door will only lock when they are closed or when the delayed locking exit the vehicle once the doors are locked, have that person use the manual lever or power door lock switch for the rear doors. When the door is - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 92
. For the 60/40 side swing-out door, move the button to the right for the driver side door or to the left for the passenger side door to engage the security feature. Automatic Door Unlock The doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). The automatic - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 93
is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver, passenger, or rear door is open, all the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. This feature does not include the side cargo door. To open the sliding side door from the outside, pull the handle - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 94
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door To open the sliding side door from the inside, pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehicle. To close the sliding side door from the inside, grasp the handle and slide the door toward the front of the vehicle. Make - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 95
To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push the door open. To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull the door toward you. To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door first - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 96
will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 97
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 Operate the manual windows by turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door windows. 2-13 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 98
controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door has a switch for the passenger window also. The power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ON/RUN or on the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at the desired position. 2-14 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Swing-Out Windows Rear Swing-Out Windows Side Swing-Out Window To open the side door swing-out window, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window. Swing the window out and push down on the latch to lock the window into place. To close the window, pull the latch toward you and push down on the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Passenger Vans window Sliding door forward Twelve and Fifteen Seat window and rear-most Passenger Vans side windows side Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 101
do not operate, you must see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. PASS . You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 102
start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer/retailer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF and damage a PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key cannot be turned by - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 104
to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature the Engine If the vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. To place the transmission in the proper gear: Move the shift - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 105
the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. Switch If the vehicle has this feature it is available only with cruise control. The manual fast idle switch is operated using the cruise control buttons located on the left hand - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 106
and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts and prevent damage. Engine Coolant Heater If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 107
The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 108
R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 109
2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 3 (Third) without using the brakes. You can use 2 (Second) on hills. It can help control vehicle speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on. You may use this feature for reducing - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 110
While activated, the indicator light on the instrument panel will be on. Parking Brake Tow/haul mode will turn off automatically when the ignition is turned off. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-40. Tow/haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 111
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. If you are towing a trailer and are parking - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the vehicle into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 113
to the desired position. If you are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced. • Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) { CAUTION: Engine exhaust and fuel operated heater exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 115
use. If you have a cargo van without the rear door glass, the vehicle may not have an inside rearview mirror. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by , and have a clear view of objects behind you. The mirrors can be manually folded in or out. On the lower portion of each mirror is an auxiliary - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 116
each mirror there is an auxiliary convex mirror that can be adjusted manually to provide an extended field of view. The mirrors can be manually folded in or out. Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger side mirror or counterclockwise for the driver side mirror. The center - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 117
sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. < (Rear Defogger): Press to heat - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 118
✍ NOTES 2-34 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 119
24 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-25 Trip Odometer ...3-25 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-26 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-27 Airbag Off Light ...3-28 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Charging System Light ...3-30 Voltmeter Gage ...3-31 Brake System Warning Light ...3-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-64 Setting the Clock ...3-65 Radio(s) ...3-67 Using an MP3 ...3-78 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-83 Radio Reception ...3-84 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-84 Security Light ...3-39 Cruise Control Light ...3-39 Highbeam - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 121
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 123
on page 3-15. Cruise Control on page 3-9. Fast Idle System (If Equipped). See Duramax Diesel Manual for more information. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. Tilt Wheel on page page 1-67. Storage Areas on page 2-33. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29. Rear Heating System on page 3-21 (If Equipped - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 124
top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work. Tilt Wheel For vehicles - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals G : An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you to change the headlamps from low to high beam. Then release it. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper control is located on the multifunction lever on the left side of the steering wheel. Turn the band with 2 3 ( - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Windshield Washer The windshield wiper paddle is located on top of the multifunction lever. Cruise Control { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. { CAUTION: The cruise control buttons are - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 129
Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 131
on the parking lamps together with the following: Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or auto and then - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 132
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on in daylight when the following conditions are met: - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 133
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately 30 seconds for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 134
gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. 3-16 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 135
equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. 3-17 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 136
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter If your vehicle has this feature it is located in the center console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the door open it if it is on the instrument panel. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode. H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi- - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with a rear window defogger, a warming grid is used to remove fog or frost from the rear window. It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. Outlet Adjustment Use the outlets located near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel to change the direction - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Rear Heating System For vehicles with a rear heating system, it lets you 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 the vehicle. 9 (Fan): Turn the thumbwheel up or down to increase or - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 140
System For vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only. It also works with the main climate-control system in the vehicle. Rear Climate Control Panel A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 141
comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous. H (Vent): 2 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Be sure to keep - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 142
is being used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-24 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). This vehicle has a tamper resistant - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 144
the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more. This chime and light are repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 145
vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-48 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Airbag Off Light When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on-off switch not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting there. Do not turn off the passenger's airbag unless the person sitting there is in a risk group identified by the national government. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 147
others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-27 for more information, including important safety information. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the instrument panel will have a passenger airbag status indicator. See Passenger Sensing System on page - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 148
seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 149
in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warning Light The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop the vehicle - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 150
after the parking brake is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 151
light turns on and one chime if the light turns off. If this light remains on steady, the vehicle needs to be taken in for service. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 152
Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 153
II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 154
off, your dealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. • Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 5-10. The diagnostic system can - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 155
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or might begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 156
low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. { CAUTION: Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Do not keep driving - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 157
starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 158
situations customers might experience with the fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage: • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. United States Canada The fuel gage, when the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 159
appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 160
T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), engine hours, Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) programming for vehicles with the TPMS and without a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 161
If the retro-active reset feature is activated after the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving, the display will show the number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) that were driven during the last ignition cycle. Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 162
5-15. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after each oil change. It will not - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 163
48 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service. Change Compass Zone Your vehicle may have this feature. To change the compass zone through the DIC, see - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 164
Relearn Remote Key To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. To match - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 165
the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and vehicle has the DURAMAX® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 167
. CALIBRATION COMPLETE This message displays when the compass calibration is complete. See DIC Compass on page 3-46 for more information. CARGO DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the cargo door is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 168
DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 169
message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 170
been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. REMOTE KEY DOOR OPEN On some vehicles, this message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 171
the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer/retailer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive, however, you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 172
serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part information. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when there is a problem with - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 173
than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. • The message displays if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. See your dealer/retailer. • The message also displays if the vehicle is shifted into 4LO. The message turns off as - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 174
transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 175
double check. If your vehicle does not start soon after, try to start it again. If it still does not start, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 176
LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 177
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-7 for more information. Press the customization - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 178
HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button is pressed again within five seconds of the previous - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 179
DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors will be delayed. When locking the doors with the power door lock switch and a door is open, this feature will delay locking the doors until five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 180
APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 181
FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Audio System(s) If the vehicle came without a radio, the wiring provisions for a radio and an antenna were installed at the assembly plant, so that if you want, a radio can be installed at the dealer/retailer. Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 183
has a radio with a single CD (MP3) player, the radio has a H button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, follow the instructions: 1. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 2. Press the pushbutton located under any one of - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 184
hours or change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year. To change the time or date default settings, follow these instructions: 1. Press H and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio screen until the time 12H (hour) and 24H - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 185
or change the date default setting from month/day/year to day/month/year. To change the time or date default settings, follow these instructions: 1. Press the MENU button. Once the H option displays, press the pushbutton located under the forward arrow that is currently displayed on the radio screen - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 187
4 (Information) (AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD (Base)): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press to display the time. 4 (Information) (MP3 and RDS Features): Press to display additional text information related to the current FM- - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1 and FM2 and AM. The selection displays. Setting Preset Stations If the radio does not have XM™, up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 189
FAV (Favorites): If the vehicle has XM™ and has a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station frequency labels and by using the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press the FAV button to go through up to six - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 190
settings designed for different types of music. The choices are pop, rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical. Selecting MANUAL or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source. Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 191
for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Locked or Loc: One of these messages will display when the THEFTLOCK has locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 192
To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Press and hold the ^ button for two seconds. A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs. 3. Press the ^ button again to cancel loading more CDs. Insert a CD - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Care of Your CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD or DVD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 194
RDM (Random): Tracks can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all CDs in a six-disc CD player. To use random on the Base Radio with Single CD player, do the following: 2. To play tracks from all CDs loaded in random order, press the pushbutton positioned under the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 195
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer/retailer while reporting the problem. CD Messages REMOVE/CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player or radios with a Six-Disc player displays CHECK DISC and/or ejects the CD - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to eight subfolders deep, however, keep the total number of folders to a minimum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 197
• Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension (other file extensions might not work). Root Directory The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as the CD label. All files contained directly under the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 198
displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename does not display. Z EJECT: Press this button to eject CD-R(s) or - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 199
For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold this button for two seconds to eject all discs. f (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3 files on the CD-R or CD-RW currently playing. ©SEEK ¨: Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current MP3 file, if more than 10 seconds have played. Press the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Once the disc has scanned, the player defaults to playing MP3 files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display between the arrows. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order on the CD-R/CD-RW and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on your vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: To scan stations, press and hold the down arrow for two seconds until SCAN displays and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 202
Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Locking Rear Axle ...4-8 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-8 Off-Road Recovery ...4-10 Passing ...4-10 Loss of Control ...4-11 4-1 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 204
speed limits or drive more • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 205
these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 206
less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 207
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with the ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 3-32. ABS can change the brake pressure to - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 208
is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. The system should initialize before ve seconds to turn off StabiliTrak and part of the traction control system. The StabiliTrak when the system is turned off or requires service. For more information, see StabiliTrak® Indicator Light - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 209
turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer/retailer for service. Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 210
lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 211
out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes no room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 213
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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 214
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 215
is to slow down when the road is wet. Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean - inside and outside - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 216
Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving - scan the road ahead and to the sides. • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. • Going down steep or long hills, shift to - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Winter Driving { CAUTION: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. • Tie a red - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 219
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 220
called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-55 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-63. There - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 222
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). and cargo being be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Example 1 Example 2 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 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 224
combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 225
in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 226
To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Dinghy Towing All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Brake on page 2-26 for more information. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. 7. Turn the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 229
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles The vehicle was not designed to be towed with two wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 230
the DURAMAX® Diesel manual for more information. To work well - or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured. The vehicle may also be damaged; improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. To parts could be damaged. 4-28 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 231
do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Weight of the Trailer required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 232
kg) (5 443 kg) (5 897 kg) (6 350 kg) (7 257 kg) H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.42 G1500 Passenger Van 2WD 5.3L V8 3.73 H1500 Passenger Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.73 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.73 4.8L V8 4.10 3.73 6.0L V8 4.10 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.73 4.8L V8 4.10 3.73 6.0L V8 4.10 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 6.0L V8 3.73 7,600 lbs (3 447 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.73 6,400 lbs (2 903 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4.8L - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 234
in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If there are a lot of options, equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. If - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Rating) of 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg). The trailer rating should be: If the vehicle has many options and there is a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. 300 lbs (136 kg) could be added to the front axle weight and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 236
It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings - GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure it is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh the vehicle and trailer. Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches Total - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 237
If the loaded trailer being pulled will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg), be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving. Always use a sway control if the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 238
(680 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. 4-36 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 239
vehicle is by itself. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps also flash, telling other drivers the vehicle is turning, changing lanes or stopping. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel fl - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 241
chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Trailer Wiring Harness The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring package includes a wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector at the rear of the vehicle and a four-wire harness assembly under the driver side of the instrument panel. The four-wire harness assembly comes without a connector. If the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-31 Engine Overheating ...5-31 Engine Fan Noise ...5-33 Power ...5-52 Replacement Bulbs ...5-53 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-54 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 244
102 Underbody Maintenance ...5-102 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-102 Vehicle Identification ...5-103 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-103 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-103 Electrical System ...5-103 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-103 Headlamp Wiring ...5-104 Windshield Wiper Fuses - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 245
needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 246
: You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 247
can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-16. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-77. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 248
or higher as soon as possible. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service. California Fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 249
fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered for service. 5-7 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 250
, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U. for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it could be because the E85 fuel is not properly - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 251
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 252
{ CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling the vehicle. Do - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 253
{ CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 254
pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { 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 rubber. You or others - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Hood Release To open the hood: 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 of the hood. 3. Lift the hood, - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 256
Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Battery. See Battery on page 5-39. B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-31. C. Coolant Recovery 5-35. Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles, see "Engine Oil" in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 258
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 259
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Notice: Use - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 260
must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 261
vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. If it still does not reset, see your dealer/retailer for service. What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 263
your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid . Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer/retailer service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 265
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 P (PARK). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 266
on page 6-14. Cooling System If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "Van Models" under "Cooling System" in the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement. The Cooling System allows the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) 5-24 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 267
free) coolant in your vehicle. Engine Coolant { 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 it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-31. 5-25 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 268
mixture is used, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or additives are used in the vehicle - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 269
or take the vehicle to a dealer/retailer for service. How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank for Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank" under "Van Models" in the Cooling System section of the on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 270
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see "How to Add Coolant to the Radiator" under "Van Models" in the Cooling System section of the DURAMAX® Diesel Supplement for the proper radiator fill procedure. { CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 271
is still some pressure left. 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you 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 5-25 for more information about - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 272
to the COLD FILL mark. 5. Put the 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 273
radiator down. If it does not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. The vehicle has an - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 274
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 275
. If you still have the warning, turn off the engine until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 276
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 the system inspected and repaired. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 277
. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 278
done on the brake hydraulic system. { CAUTION: If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and/or fuel operated heater parts, if equipped. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and a fuel operated heater, see "Fuel Operated Heater (FOH)" in the diesel engine supplement. The fluid will - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 279
might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 280
work well. That could lead to an accident. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 281
braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced - for example, when the expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed. Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 282
steps to do it safely. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in P (PARK) or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. { CAUTION: Batteries can - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 284
. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 285
end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Connect the other end of the battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 5-43 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 286
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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 287
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 288
to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 289
If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 290
maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or 2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 291
gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 3. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin clockwise and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 292
inboard 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 one quarter turn to remove it from the socket. 11. On the passenger's side, turn the bulb clockwise one turn. 12. Install the new bulb - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps To replace the front turn signal, sidemarker and/or parking lamp bulb(s): 3. Remove the lamp from the grille. 4. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb socket while turning it counterclockwise. 5. Remove the bulb socket from the back of the lamp - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle. To replace a bulb: Taillamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Remove the two inboard nuts from the inside of the taillamp assembly. 1. Remove the two screws - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 295
12. Push the taillamp straight forward to reengage the studs. 13. Reinstall the two inboard nuts from the inside of the taillamp assembly. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up, Rear Parking, Stoplamp, and Turn Signal Lamp Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 6. Remove the bulb socket by - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To remove the type with a release - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 297
with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 298
LT-Metric tire sidewall. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 299
construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration. For information on recommended - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 300
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 Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 301
D means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 302
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Load Range: Load Range. (G) Service Description: The service description indicates the load index and speed rating of a tire. If two numbers are given as in the example, 120/116 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 303
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 304
used on passenger cars and at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall: The seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-18. Vehicle Maximum - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 305
when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry, and an example of the Tire and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 306
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Tire Pressure Monitor - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 309
ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come on are: • One of the road tires has - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 310
matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer/retailer for service. The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 311
that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position. 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Tire Inspection and Rotation Inspect tires regularly for signs of wear or damage. Also inspect the spare tire. For more information on tire inspection, see When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-72. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Dual Rear Wheels If the vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is the same as the rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating the tires. If the vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 314
indicators, which appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 315
tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle's tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle's original tires - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 317
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 may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 318
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Temperature - A, . The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 319
might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper diagnosis. equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 320
of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 321
the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and only use it for changing a flat tire. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. If a - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 322
engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) To be even more certain When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block B. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Removing the Spare Tire and 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. To access the equipment, remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the mounting bracket. Remove the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 324
To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: The tools you will be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B), hoist extension (C), jack handle extension (D), and the wheel wrench (E). The spare tire is mounted in the rear underbody of the vehicle. You will use the hoist extension, the jack handle - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 325
1. Assemble the wheel wrench (G) to one or two of the jack handle extensions and the hoist extension. Insert the hoist extension end through the hole in the rear bumper. 2. Be sure the hoist extension end connects to the hoist shaft (E). The chiseled end of the extension is used to lower the spare - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Front Position Front Position 5-85 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Rear Position Rear Alternative Position (Diesel Vehicles) 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. The front position jacking point is on the frame. The rear position jacking point is on the rear axle. If the exhaust system interferes in the jack location in the rear axle, such as in Diesel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 329
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 330
{ CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 331
of the entire hub, for proper centering of the wheels. When replacing studs, hubs, wheel nuts or wheels, be sure to use GM original equipment parts. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. { CAUTION: Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 332
nut tightness of all wheels with a torque wrench after the first 100 miles (160 km) and then 1,000 miles (1600 km) after that. Repeat this service whenever you have a tire removed or serviced. See Capacities and Specifications on page 5-110 for more information. 5-90 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 333
to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-94 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: { CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 334
2. Turn the hoist extension counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 3. Attach the jack handle/jack handle extension and wheel wrench to the jack. 4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 335
5. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released. The spare tire is now balancing on the jack. 6. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 336
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 1. Put - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 337
flation - Tire Pressure on page 5-63 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4-18 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading the vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-84 and Storing a Flat - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 338
. Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in the vehicle's breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle's doors and windows. Dust may be - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 339
soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. • For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 340
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 341
vehicle. Check the cleaning product label. If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts, do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-99. 5-99 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 342
use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts. Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 343
and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty. 5-101 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 344
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 such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. 5-102 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label This label is on the front passenger door frame. It is very helpful if parts need to be ordered. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Model designation • Paint - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 346
in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Usage Climate Control 2 (HVAC) Compass Ignition Switch, Theft Deterrent System Module (PK3) Upfitter Courtesy Lamps Climate Control 1 (HVAC) Empty Instrument Panel Cluster Audio System, Chime Auxiliary Park Lamp Auxiliary Trailer Back-up - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 348
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Usage Empty Empty Cargo Door Unlock Rear Door Lock Front Door Lock Rear Passenger Door Unlock Upfitter Park Lamps Front Passenger Door Unlock Driver Door Unlock Airbag System, Automatic Occupant Sensing (AOS) System Right Rear Park Lamp Left - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Fuse 1 2 3 4 Usage Left High-Beam Headlamp Fuel Pump Empty Fuel Heater (Diesel) Fuse 5 6 7 8 Usage Right High-Beam Headlamp Empty Left Low-Beam Headlamp Right Stoplamp, Trailer Turn Signal 5-107 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Fuse 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5-108 Usage Right Low-Beam Headlamp Daytime Running Lamps 2 (DRL) Fuel System Control Module Ignition (Gas) Daytime Running Lamps 1 (DRL) Auxiliary Stoplamp Fuel Operated Heater Module (Diesel) Fuel System Control Module Battery ( - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Fuse 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Usage Transmission Even Ignition Injectors (Gas) Glow Plug Module (Diesel) Engine Control Module Battery Odd Ignition Injectors (Gas) Oxygen Sensor 2 (Gas) Air Conditioning Compressor Fan Clutch (Diesel) V6 Fuel Injectors (Gas) Antilock Brake System - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 for more information. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Metric Fuel Tank Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo) 31.0 gal 117.3 L Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis) . When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Application Capacities English Engine Specifications Engine 4.3L V6 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 354
✍ NOTES 5-112 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 355
a Year ...6-11 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-14 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-17 Maintenance Record ...6-18 Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine) ...6-8 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 356
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 this vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 357
you go to your dealer/retailer for service, trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts. To purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-16. 6-3 • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 358
6-14 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16. When the vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 359
and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 360
with a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. 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 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 361
(or every five years, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (n). Inspect evaporative control system. An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (k). • • 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 362
in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. † The U.S. urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 363
service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 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 damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 364
at the intervals specified to help ensure vehicle safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to the vehicle, make sure they are - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 365
in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 366
, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer for service. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). • The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 367
engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 368
the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX® Diesel manual. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from or lubricant Cable Guides meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Power Steering Fluid Power Steering GM (GM Part No. U.S. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 369
in Canada 89021678) or equivalent meeting GM Specification 9986115. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. Usage Hood Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 370
If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained by your dealer/retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 4.3L V6 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 Spark - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines V6 Engines If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. 6-17 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 372
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 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-19 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-20 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 375
United States Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-16 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-17 Event Data Recorders ...7-18 OnStar® ...7-19 Navigation System - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 376
at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the name and location. • Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. When contacting GMC, remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's facility. - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 377
STEP THREE - U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you can file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 378
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 may include an informal hearing before the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 379
of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: • Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to your driveway profile. Other Helpful Links: GMC - www.gmc.com GMC - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 380
who are 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.) From Puerto Rico - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 381
call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program For U.S. purchased vehicles, call 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782); (Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For Canadian purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. GM Mobility Reimbursement Program - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 382
vehicle • Description of the problem • Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Assistance advisor may give you permission to get local emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, after sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 384
service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle for service offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 385
amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 386
than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully • If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. • Give - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 388
policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. • If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 389
nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 390
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: GMC Customer Assistance instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 391
if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 392
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 systems in your vehicle were operating • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened • How far, if at all, the driver - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 393
® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. 7-19 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 394
✍ NOTES 7-20 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 395
65 Passenger Sensing System ...1-71 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-77 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-65 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-66 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-60 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 396
Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-110 Carbon Monoxide ...2-30, 4-15 Care of Safety Belts ...5-98 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-7 CD, MP3 ...3-78 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-52 Chains, Tire ...5-78 Charging System Light ...3-30 Check - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 397
Defects to the Canadian Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...7-15 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-7 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 D Defensive Driving ...4-2 Delayed Locking ...2-7 DIC Compass ...3-46 Disc, MP3 ...3-78 Doing Your Own - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 398
Side Door ...2-10 Automatic Door Lock ...2-8 Automatic Door Unlock ...2-8 Cargo Door Relocking ...2-7 Delayed Locking ...2-7 Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 ® III+ ...2-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ...3-34 Coolant ...5-25 Coolant Heater ...2-22 Coolant - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 399
Entry/Exit Lighting ...Event Data Recorders ...Extender, Safety Belt ...Exterior Lamps ... 3-16 7-18 1-30 3-12 F Fast Idle System ...2-21 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...5-20 Finish Damage ...5-102 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-84 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-79 Flat - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 400
H Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Headlamp Wiring ...5-104 Headlamps ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-49 Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) ...3-14 Exterior Lamps ...3-12 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ...5-51 Halogen Bulbs ...5-49 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 401
Highbeam On ...3-39 Oil Pressure ...3-38 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Safety Belt Unlock ...2-8 Locks (cont.) Cargo Door Relocking ...2-7 Delayed Locking 18 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-16 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 402
Adjustment ...3-20 Outlets Accessory Power ...3-17 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-33 Heated Mirrors ...2-33 Manual Mirrors ...2-31 Power Mirrors ...2-32 Towing Mirrors ...2-32 Owner Checks and Services ...6-10 Owners, Canadian ...ii N Navigation System, Privacy ...7-19 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Passenger Sensing System ...1-71 Passing ...4-10 PASS cation ...7-19 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-7 R Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-31 Radio Frequency Identification ( 53 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ...6-16 9 - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 404
Restraint Systems ...1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-80 Retained Accessory 50, 1-54 Security Light ...3-39 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Ordering Information ...7-16 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Spare Tire ...5-95 Installing ...5-84 Removing ...5-81 Storing ...5-94 Specifications, Capacities ...5-110 Speedometer ...3-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...3-33 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Starting the Engine ...2-20 Steering ...4-8 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-83 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel - 2009 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo | Owner's Manual - Page 406
Replacement ...5-77 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-39 Windows ...2-13 Manual ...2-13 Power ...2-14 Swing-Out Windows ...2-15 Windows, Enhanced and Privacy ...7-17 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-103 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-103 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-20 Visors ...2-16