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Replacement Bulbs LAMP OR BULB Sealed Beam Headlamps Composite Low-Beam Headlamps Composite High-Beam Headlamps Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Parking Lamp Rear Stop and Turn Lamp QTY 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 NUMBER H6054 6052 9005 194 2357NA 3057 3057 LAMP OR BULB Back-up Lamp Back-up Lamp Rear Parking, Stop, and Turn Lamp CHMSL License Plate Lamp Underhood Lamp Reel Lamp Reading Lamps Sunshade Vanity Mirror QTY 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 6 4 NUMBER 3156 1156 1157 921 194 232 232 211-2 74 6-66

Section	Page
2001 GMC Savana	1
	24
Why Safety Belts Work	25
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	29
Adults	29
Driver Position	29
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	37
Right Front Passenger Position	38
Air Bag System	38
How the Air Bag System Works	42
Where are the air bags?	42
When should an air bag inflate?	43
What makes an air bag inflate?	43
How does an air bag restrain?	44
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	44
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	45
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle	46
Rear Seat Passengers	47
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	47
Lap-Shoulder Belt	48
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	51
Center Passenger Position	53
Lap Belt	54
Children	55
Infants and Young Children (Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)	55
Infants and Young Children (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)	59
Restraint Systems for Children	61
Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)	64
Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)	65
Top Strap	65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position	69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	71
Older Children	74
Safety Belt Extender	77
Checking Your Restraint Systems	77
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Section 2 Features and Controls	78
Windows	79
Manual Windows	80
Power Windows (Option)	80
Swing-Out Windows	81
Keys	82
Door Locks	83
Power Door Locks (Option)	84
Rear Door Security Lock	85
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	86
Operation	87
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	87
Battery Replacement	87
Resynchronization	89
Sliding Side Door (Option)	89
Rear Doors	93
Theft	94
Key in the Ignition	94
Parking at Night	95
Parking Lots	95
Passlock	95
New Vehicle Break-In	96
Ignition Positions	96
Starting Your Gasoline Engine	97
Starting Your 8.1L V8 Engine	98
Starting Your 4.3L V6, 5.0L V8 or 5.7L V8 Engine	99
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	100
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	100
Automatic Transmission Operation	101
Parking Brake	104
Shifting Into PARK (P)	105
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	107
Torque Lock	107
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	108
Parking Over Things That Burn	108
Engine Exhaust	109
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	109
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)	110
Horn	110
Tilt Wheel (Option)	111
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	111
Turn and Lane Change Signals	112
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	112
Windshield Wipers	113
Windshield Washer	114
Cruise Control (Option)	114
Setting Cruise Control	115
Resuming a Set Speed	115
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	116
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	116
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	116
Using Cruise Control on Hills	116
Ending Cruise Control	116
Erasing Speed Memory	116
Exterior Lamps	117
Headlamps On Reminder	118
Daytime Running Lamps	118
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp	119
Interior Lamps	119
Dome Lamps	119
Reading Lamps (Option)	120
Mirrors	121
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	121
Outside Mirrors	121
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (Option)	121
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	122
Convex Outside Mirror	122
Camper-Type Mirrors (If Equipped)	123
Storage Compartments	124
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray	124
Sun Visors	125
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)	125
Accessory Power Outlet	126
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	127
Instrument Panel Cluster	129
Speedometer	130
Trip Odometer	130
Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option)	131
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	131
Safety Belt Reminder Light	132
Air Bag Readiness Light	132
Charging System Light	133
Voltmeter	134
Brake System Warning Light	134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines and 8.1L California Gasoline Engine)	137
If the Light Is Flashing	138
If the Light Is On Steady	139
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Check Engine Light) (8.1L Gasoline Engine -- Except California)	140
Reduced Engine Power	141
Oil Pressure Gage	141
Security Light	142
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light	143
Check Gages Light	143
Fuel Gage	144
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	145
Comfort Controls	146
Heater Controls	146
Fan Knob	146
Temperature Knob	146
Mode Knob	146
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls (If Equipped)	147
Fan Knob	147
Temperature Knob	147
Mode Knob	147
Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) (If Equipped)	148
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)	149
Air Conditioning	150
Heating	151
Defrosting	151
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)	151
Ventilation System	152
Ventilation Tips	153
Audio Systems	154
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System	154
Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System	154
AM-FM Stereo	155
Playing the Radio	155
Finding a Station	155
Setting the Tone	156
Adjusting the Speakers	157
Radio Calibration	157
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)	158
Playing the Radio	158
Finding a Station	158
Setting the Tone	159
Adjusting the Speakers	160
Playing a Cassette Tape	160
Radio Calibration	162
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)	163
Playing the Radio	163
Finding a Station	163
Setting the Tone	164
Adjusting the Speakers	165
Playing a Compact Disc	165
Radio Calibration	167
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	167
Playing the Radio	167
Finding a Station	168
Setting the Tone	169
Adjusting the Speakers	170
Using RDS	171
Playing a Cassette Tape	173
Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat	176
Playing a Compact Disc	176
AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option)	178
Playing the Radio	178
Finding a Station	179
Setting the Tone	180
Using RDS Mode	181
Adjusting the Speakers Playing a Compact Disc	183
Using Song List Mode	187
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)	188
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)	188
Understanding Radio Reception	189
AM	189
FM Stereo	189
Tips About Your Audio System	189
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	190
Care of Your Compact Discs	191
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	191
Fixed Mast Antenna	192
Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)	192
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	193
Defensive Driving	194
Drunken Driving	195
Control of a Vehicle	198
Braking	198
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	199
Using Anti- Lock	201
Braking in Emergencies	201
Steering	201
Power Steering	201
Steering Tips	201
Driving on Curves	201
Steering in Emergencies	202
Off-Road Recovery	203
Passing	204
Loss of Control	205
Skidding	205
Driving at Night	206
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	208
Hydroplaning	210
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	210
Driving Through Flowing Water	211
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	211
City Driving	211
Freeway Driving	212
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	214
Highway Hypnosis	215
Hill and Mountain Roads	215
Winter Driving	217
Driving on Snow or Ice	218
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	219
Recreational Vehicle Towing	221
Loading Your Vehicle	222
Payload	223
Trailering Package	223
Add-On Equipment	224
Towing a Trailer	224
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	225
Weight of the Trailer	226
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	228
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	229
Hitches	229
Safety Chains	230
Trailer Brakes	230
Driving with a Trailer	231
Following Distance	231
Passing	232
Backing Up	232
Making Turns	232
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	232
Driving On Grades	233
Parking on Hills	233
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	233
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	234
Trailer Wiring Harness	234
Section 5 Problems on the Road	235
Hazard Warning Flashers	236
Other Warning Devices	237
Jump Starting	237
Towing Your Vehicle	243
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)	243
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	244
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	245
Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)	246
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	248
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	250
Engine Fan Noise	253
If a Tire Goes Flat	253
Changing a Flat Tire	254
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	255
Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts	259
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	260
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	266
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	269
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	269
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	270
Service	271
Doing Your Own Service Work	271
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	272
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)	272
Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)	274
Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)	274
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	276
Checking Things Under the Hood	277
Hood Release	277
Engine Compartment Overview	279
Noise Control System	280
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited	280
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)	281
Checking Engine Oil	281
When to Add Engine Oil	282
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	283
Engine Oil Additives	284
When to Change Engine Oil	284
What to Do with Used Oil	285
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)	285
Automatic Transmission Fluid	287
When to Check and Change	287
How to Check	288
Checking the Fluid Level	289
How to Add Fluid	290
Rear Axle	291
When to Check and Change Lubricant	291
How to Check Lubricant	291
What to Use	291
Engine Coolant	291
What to Use	292
Checking Coolant	293
Adding Coolant	294
Radiator Pressure Cap	295
Power Steering Fluid	295
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	296
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	296
What to Use	296
Windshield Washer Fluid	296
What to Use	296
Adding Washer Fluid	296
Brakes	297
Brake Fluid	297
Checking Brake Fluid	298
What to Add	299
Brake Wear	300
Brake Pedal Travel	300
Brake Adjustment	301
Replacing Brake System Parts	301
Battery	301
Vehicle Storage	302
Bulb Replacement	302
Halogen Bulbs	302
Headlamps	302
Sealed Beam Headlamp	303
Composite Headlamps	303
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps	304
Sidemarker Lamps	305
Taillamps	306
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	309
Tires	310
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	311
When to Check	311
How to Check	311
Tire Inspection and Rotation	312
When It s Time for New Tires	314
Dual Tire Operation	314
Buying New Tires	315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	316
Treadwear	316
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	316
Temperature -- A, B, C	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	317
Wheel Replacement	317
Used Replacement Wheels	318
Tire Chains	319
Appearance Care	319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	320
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	320
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	320
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	321
Cleaning Vinyl	321
Cleaning Leather	321
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	322
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	322
Care of Safety Belts	322
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	322
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	322
Weatherstrips	323
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	323
Washing Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	323
Finish Care	324
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	324
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	325
Cleaning Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	325
Finish Damage	326
Underbody Maintenance	326
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	328
Engine Identification	328
Service Parts Identification Label	328
Electrical System	329
Add-On Electrical Equipment	329
Headlamp Wiring	329
Windshield Wiper Fuses	329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	330
Engine Compartment Fuse Relay Center	333
Replacement Bulbs	335
Capacities and Specifications	336
Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines	336
Wheel Nut Torque	337
Cooling System Capacity	337
Crankcase Capacity	338
Fuel Tank Capacity	338
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	339
Replacement Parts	339
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	340
Introduction	341
Your Vehicle and the Environment	341
Maintenance Requirements	341
How This Section is Organized	342
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	343
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	343
Selecting the Right Schedule	343
Scheduled Maintenance	344
Short Trip/City Definition	344
Short Trip/City Intervals	344
Long Trip/Highway Definition	346
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	346
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	348
Footnotes	348
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	372
Footnotes	372
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	387
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)	387
At Each Fuel Fill	387
Engine Oil Level Check	387
Engine Coolant Level Check	387
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	387
At Least Once a Month	387
Tire Inflation Check	387
Cassette Deck Service	387
At Least Twice a Year	388
Restraint System Check	388
Wiper Blade Check	388
Spare Tire Check	388
Gasoline Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check	388
Weatherstrip Lubrication	388
Automatic Transmission Check	388
At Least Once a Year	389
Key Lock Cylinders Service	389
Body Lubrication Service	389
Starter Switch Check	389
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	390
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	390
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check	391
Underbody Flushing Service	391
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	392
Steering and Suspension Inspection	392
Exhaust System Inspection	392
Engine Cooling System Inspection	392
Throttle System Inspection (Gasoline Engine)	393
Rear Axle Service	393
Brake System Inspection	393
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	394
Part E: Maintenance Record	397
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	403
Customer Assistance Offices	403
United States	403
Canada	404
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	404
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	404
Roadside Assistance	405
Canadian Roadside Assistance	406
Courtesy Transportation	407
Plan Ahead When Possible	407
Transportation Options	407
Shuttle Service	407
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	407
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	408
Additional Program Information	408
Warranty Information	408
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	409
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	409
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	410

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