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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 ...3-13 Heater ...3-18 Engine Coolant ...2-22 Highbeam On Light ...3-39 Highway Hypnosis ...4-14 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-14 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-12 Release ...5-13 Horn ...3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-15 I Ignition Positions ...2-19 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-34 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-63 Instrument Panel Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-24 Overview ...3-4 J Jump Starting ...5-40 K Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamp Malfunction Indicator ...Lamps Dome ...Dome Lamp Override ...Reading ...5-56 3-34 3-15 3-15 3-16 6

Section	Page
2009 GMC Savana BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seat	7
Reclining Seatbacks	8
Rear Seats	10
Rear Seat Operation	10
Safety Belts	14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	45
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System)	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag On-Off Switch)	58
Airbag System	62
Where Are the Airbags?	64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	70
Airbag Off Switch	71
Passenger Sensing System	75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	81
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	82
Restraint System Check	83
Checking the Restraint Systems	83
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	84
Features and Controls	85
Keys	86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	87
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	88
Doors and Locks	90
Door Locks	90
Power Door Locks	91
Cargo Door Relocking	91
Delayed Locking	91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	91
Automatic Door Lock	92
Automatic Door Unlock	92
Rear Door Security Locks	92
Lockout Protection	93
Sliding Side Door	93
Rear Doors	96
Windows	97
Manual Windows	97
Power Windows	98
Swing-Out Windows	99
Enhanced Technology Glass	100
Sun Visors	100
Theft-Deterrent Systems	100
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	100
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	101
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	102
New Vehicle Break-In	102
Ignition Positions	103
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	104
Starting the Engine	104
Fast Idle System	105
Engine Coolant Heater	106
Automatic Transmission Operation	107
Tow/Haul Mode	109
Parking Brake	110
Shifting Into Park	111
Shifting Out of Park	113
Parking Over Things That Burn	113
Engine Exhaust	114
Running the Vehicle While Parked	114
Mirrors	115
Manual Rearview Mirror	115
Outside Manual Mirrors	115
Outside Towing Mirrors	116
Outside Power Mirrors	116
Outside Convex Mirror	117
Outside Heated Mirrors	117
Storage Areas	117
Instrument Panel	119
Instrument Panel Overview	122
Hazard Warning Flashers	124
Horn	124
Tilt Wheel	124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	125
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	125
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	126
Flash-to-Pass	126
Windshield Wipers	126
Windshield Washer	127
Cruise Control	127
Exterior Lamps	130
Headlamps on Reminder	131
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	132
Automatic Headlamp System	132
Instrument Panel Brightness	133
Dome Lamps	133
Dome Lamp Override	133
Entry/Exit Lighting	134
Reading Lamps	134
Electric Power Management	134
Battery Run-Down Protection	135
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	135
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	136
Climate Controls	136
Climate Control System	136
Outlet Adjustment	138
Rear Heating System	139
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System	140
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	141
Instrument Panel Cluster	142
Speedometer and Odometer	143
Trip Odometer	143
Safety Belt Reminders	144
Airbag Readiness Light	145
Airbag Off Light	146
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	147
Charging System Light	148
Voltmeter Gage	149
Brake System Warning Light	149
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	150
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	151
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	151
Tire Pressure Light	152
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	152
Oil Pressure Gage	155
Oil Pressure Light	156
Security Light	157
Cruise Control Light	157
Highbeam On Light	157
Tow/Haul Mode Light	158
Fuel Gage	158
Driver Information Center (DIC)	159
DIC Operation and Displays	159
DIC Compass	164
DIC Warnings and Messages	166
DIC Vehicle Customization	175
Audio System(s)	182
Setting the Clock	183
Radio(s)	185
Using an MP3	196
Theft-Deterrent Feature	200
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	201
Radio Reception	202
Fixed Mast Antenna	202
Driving Your Vehicle	203
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	204
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	204
Defensive Driving	204
Drunk Driving	205
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	206
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	207
Braking in Emergencies	207
StabiliTrak® System	208
Locking Rear Axle	210
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	210
Steering	210
Off-Road Recovery	212
Passing	212
Loss of Control	213
Driving at Night	214
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	214
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	215
Highway Hypnosis	216
Hill and Mountain Roads	216
Winter Driving	217
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	219
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	220
Loading the Vehicle	220
Towing	226
Towing Your Vehicle	226
Recreational Vehicle Towing	226
Towing a Trailer	230
Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	245
Accessories and Modifications	245
California Proposition 65 Warning	246
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	246
Doing Your Own Service Work	246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	247
Fuel	247
Gasoline Octane	248
Gasoline Specifications	248
California Fuel	248
Additives	249
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	250
Fuels in Foreign Countries	251
Filling the Tank	252
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	254
Checking Things Under the Hood	254
Hood Release	255
Engine Compartment Overview	256
Engine Oil	257
Engine Oil Life System	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	262
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Cooling System	266
Engine Coolant	267
Radiator Pressure Cap	273
Engine Overheating	273
Engine Fan Noise	275
Power Steering Fluid	276
Windshield Washer Fluid	277
Brakes	278
Battery	281
Jump Starting	282
All-Wheel Drive	287
Rear Axle	288
Front Axle	288
Noise Control System	289
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited	289
Bulb Replacement	291
Halogen Bulbs	291
Headlamps	291
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps	293
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	294
Taillamps	294
Replacement Bulbs	295
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	296
Tires	297
Tire Sidewall Labeling	298
Tire Terminology and Definitions	302
Inflation - Tire Pressure	305
Dual Tire Operation	306
Tire Pressure Monitor System	307
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	308
Tire Inspection and Rotation	312
When It Is Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Different Size Tires and Wheels	317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	319
Wheel Replacement	319
Tire Chains	320
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Changing a Flat Tire	322
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	323
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	326
Secondary Latch System	333
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	336
Spare Tire	337
Appearance Care	338
Interior Cleaning	338
Fabric/Carpet	339
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	340
Care of Safety Belts	340
Weatherstrips	340
Washing Your Vehicle	341
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	341
Finish Care	342
Windshield and Wiper Blades	342
Aluminum Wheels	343
Tires	343
Sheet Metal Damage	343
Finish Damage	344
Underbody Maintenance	344
Chemical Paint Spotting	344
Vehicle Identification	345
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	345
Service Parts Identification Label	345
Electrical System	345
Add-On Electrical Equipment	345
Headlamp Wiring	346
Windshield Wiper Fuses	346
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	346
Floor Console Fuse Block	346
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	348
Capacities and Specifications	352
Maintenance Schedule	355
Maintenance Schedule	356
Introduction	356
Maintenance Requirements	356
Your Vehicle and the Environment	356
Using the Maintenance Schedule	357
Scheduled Maintenance	358
Additional Required Services	360
Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)	362
Owner Checks and Services	364
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	364
At Each Fuel Fill	364
At Least Once a Month	365
At Least Once a Year	365
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	368
Maintenance Replacement Parts	370
Engine Drive Belt Routing	371
Maintenance Record	372
Customer Assistance Information	375
Customer Assistance and Information	376
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	376
Online Owner Center	379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	380
Customer Assistance Offices	380
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	381
Roadside Assistance Program	381
Scheduling Service Appointments	384
Courtesy Transportation	384
Collision Damage Repair	386
Reporting Safety Defects	389
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	389
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	389
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	390
Service Publications Ordering Information	390
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	391
Event Data Recorders	392
OnStar®	393
Navigation System	393
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	393

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