GMC SAVANA 2009 Get To Know Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana. Please read this information and
your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include
all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster –
Gasoline Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Instrument Panel Cluster –
Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .5
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . .6
PASS-Key
®III Theft-Deterrent
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7COMFORT
Manual Front Seat Adjustment . . .8
Power Front Seat Adjustment . . . .8
Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . .8
Rear Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio System Features . . . . . . . . .9
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . .11
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .12
CONVENIENCE
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . .14Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . .14
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door . . . . .14
Rear Seat Removal and
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak
®– Stability Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .16
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . .17
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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The main features of the instrument
panel include:
A. Air Outlets
B. Driver Information Center Buttons
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Shift Lever
G. Climate Control System
H. Audio System
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel
I. Exterior Lamp Controls
J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
K. Cruise Control Buttons
L. Tilt Wheel Lever
M. Horn
N. Tow/Haul Mode Button
O. Accessory Power Outlets
P. StabiliTrak Button
Q. Airbag Off Switch
R. Storage Compartment
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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it. The instrument panel cluster
includes these key features:
A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
B. Oil Pressure Gauge
C. Speedometer
D. Odometer/Driver Information Center
E. Voltmeter
F. Fuel Gauge
Instrument Panel Cluster – Gasoline Engine
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Note: The instrument panel cluster
is designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read your
Owner Manual and become familiar with
the information being relayed to you
by the lights, gauges and indicators,
as well as what action can be taken to
ensure safety and to prevent damage.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one
very similar to it. The instrument
panel cluster includes these key
features:
A. Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
B. Oil Pressure Gauge
C. Speedometer
D. Odometer/Driver Information
Center
E. Voltmeter
F. Fuel Gauge
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Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to
let you know about many important aspects of
your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read
your Owner Manual and become familiar with the
information being relayed to you by the lights,
gauges and indicators, as well as what action can
be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.
Diesel engine only:Your vehicle is equipped
with a Diesel Particulate Filter Emissions System
and requires Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel.
Maintenance messages may appear on the
Driver Information Center regarding this system.
See your Diesel Engine Owner Manual for more
information.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Cluster – Diesel Engine
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Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-
cle feature customization, and vehicle
warning messages. The DIC messages
will be shown on the instrument panel
cluster display.
The controls for
operating the DIC
are located on the
left side of the instru-
ment panel cluster.
They include:
Trip/Fuel: Press
this button to display
the following trip and
fuel information:
• Odometer
• Trip Odometers
• Fuel Range
• Average Economy
• Fuel Used
• Timer
• Average Speed
• Digital Tachometer
(Vehicle Information):Press this
button to display the following vehicle
information:
• Oil Life
• Fuel Filter
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Driver Information Center• Display Units (English/Metric)
• Tire Pressures
• Engine Hours
• Tire Pressure Monitor Programming
• Compass Zone and Compass
Calibration
• Remote Keyless Entry Programming
(Customization): Press this button
to scroll through the following custom-
ization features:
• Display Language
• Auto Door Lock
• Auto Door Unlock
• Remote Door Lock (if equipped)
• Remote Door Unlock (if equipped)
• Delay Door Lock
• Exit Lighting
• Approach Lighting (if equipped)
• Chime Volume
• Elevated Idle (if equipped)
• Factory Settings
(Set/Reset):Press this button to set
or reset DIC functions or to acknowl-
edge a warning message.
Vehicle Customization Settings
To customize features to a preferred
setting:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
2. Press the (Customization) button
to scroll through the feature settings
menu.
3. With the desired customization
feature displayed, press the
(Set/Reset) button to access the
settings.

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4. Press the button to scroll through
the available settings.
5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
6. Press the button to scroll to the
next feature.
7. To exit the Feature Settings menu,
press the button until EXIT
FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed
and then press the button; or
press the button or the
button.
Warnings and Messages
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle
warning messages (depending on
optional equipment) if a problem is
sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl-
edge a message and clear it from the
display, press the (Set/Reset) button.
Some urgent messages cannot be
cleared from the DIC display.
If you have a current OnStar subscrip-
tion, and a warning message appears,
you can press the OnStar button and
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many
vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access
certain diagnostic information and can
tell you how serious the problem is and
what you should do about it.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Remote Keyless Entry
(if equipped)
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter includes the following functions:
(Lock):Press this button once to
lock all the doors. RKE feedback
can be programmed using the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
(Unlock):Press this button once to
unlock the driver’s door. Press the but-
ton again within five seconds to unlock
the remaining doors. RKE feedback can
be programmed using the DIC.
(Cargo Door):Press this button to
unlock the cargo doors only.
(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
Press this button while the ignition is
turned off to locate your vehicle or acti-
vate the alarm. Briefly press the button
to locate your vehicle. The horn will
chirp three times. Press and hold the
button for three seconds to activate
the alarm. The horn will sound and both
the interior and exterior lamps will flash
for up to 30 seconds. To cancel the
alarm, press the button again or start
the vehicle.
If you notice a decrease in the range of
the RKE transmitter, try this:
• Check the distance. You may be too
far from your vehicle, especially
during rainy or snowy weather.
• Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
Note:Your vehicle’s warnings and mes-
sages provide critical information that
can prevent damage to your vehicle.
Review your Owner Manual to become
familiar with the information displayed
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• Check to determine whether battery
replacement or resynchronization is
necessary.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The RKE system will not operate
if the hood is open or if the key is in the
ignition.
PASS-Key®III Theft-Deterrent
System
Your vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system,
which is a passive system that disables
the vehicle’s starter and fuel system if
someone attempts to start the vehicle
without the correct key.
During normal operation, the
(Security) light will turn off approximately
five seconds after the key is turned to
Run.
If the security light turns on while driving
and stays on, there may be a problem
with the PASS-Key III system. You will
be able to restart the engine if you turn
off the engine; however, your vehicle will
not be protected by PASS-Key III and
you should see your GM dealer.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Door Locks
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking
the vehicle with the key in the ignition.
If the power door lock switch is pressed
when either the driver’s, passenger’s
or rear doors are open, all of the doors
will lock and then the driver’s door will
unlock. This feature does not include the
side cargo door.Cargo Door Relocking
This feature secures the side cargo
door after unloading cargo. If the side
cargo door is open when the Lock button
on the power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is
pressed, all doors will lock and then
relock after the side cargo door is
closed. The side cargo door must be
closed within several minutes for the
relock to occur.
Security Locks (if equipped)
Security locks can be engaged on the
passenger-side rear door, the side
sliding door and the driver-side and
passenger-side 60/40 swing-out side
doors so that passengers can’t open the
doors from the inside.
To engage the security locks, move the
lever on the door to the (Lock) posi-
tion. Move it to the (Unlock) position
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
To adjust the seatbacks, lift the lever
located on the inboard side of each front
seat. Move the seatback with your body
to the desired position and release the
lever. Try to move the seatback with
your body to ensure it is locked in place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Power Front Seat Adjustment
(if equipped)
The power front seat can be adjusted
while seated using the control located
on the front of the seat cushion.
Seat Position Adjustment
To raise or lower the seat, move the
center knob (A) up or down.
To move the seat forward or rearward,
move the center knob to the right or left.
Seat Cushion Adjustment
To raise or lower the front of the seat
cushion, move the inboard lever (B) up
or down.
To raise or lower the rear of the seat
cushion, move the outboard lever (C) up
or down.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
COMFORT
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
To move the front seats forward or rear-
ward, lift and hold the bar located under
the front of each seat. Slide the seat to
the desired position and release the bar.
Try to move the seat with your body to
ensure it is locked in place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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CRear Climate Control
(if equipped)
The rear heating and air conditioning
system works with the main climate
control system and regulates the
temperature, fan speed and air delivery
for the rear-seat passengers.
Using the front overhead control panel,
the driver can operate the rear climate
control, adjusting the fan speed, airflow
and temperature setting.
Turn the front fan knob to the Rear
Control position to allow rear-seat pas-
sengers to use the rear control panel.
This disables the front control panel.
Control Panel Operation
The rear climate control panel includes
the following functions:
(Fan):Turn the left knob to increase
or decrease the fan speed in the rear-

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seating area. Turn the knob to (OFF)
to turn off the fan.
(Vent):Turn the center knob to this
mode to direct most of the air to the
upper outlets.
(Floor):Turn the center knob to this
mode to direct most of the air to the
floor outlets.
Turn the knob to any position between
these two modes to blend the airflow.
Temperature Control:Turn the right
knob to increase or decrease the
temperature for the rear-seating area.
The air conditioning system on the main
climate control panel must be turned on
to direct cooled air to the rear-seating
area; otherwise, the rear of the vehicle
will remain at cabin temperature.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Audio System Features
(Information):Press this button to
switch the display between the radio
station frequency and the time. Also,
press this button to display additional
text information related to the current
FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3 song
(if equipped).
(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio
stations or, when a CD is playing, to
select a track or MP3 file (if equipped).
Press the knob to adjust the tone
(bass/treble) or speakers (balance/fade).
BAND:Press this button to switch to
AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). With a CD
playing, press this button to switch to
the radio.
CD/AUX (if equipped): With the radio
playing, press this button to switch to a
CD or an auxiliary input device such as
a portable audio player.
FAV (Favorite) (if equipped): Press this
button to go through up to six pages of
preset favorite radio stations. Select a
preset station using the pushbuttons
below the radio display.
EQ (Equalization):Press this button to
select preset equalization settings.
CAT (Category)(if equipped): Press this
button to find XM stations (if equipped)
within a desired category.
ENTERTAINMENT
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, some of the following
may be new:
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to
turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
to adjust the volume.
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Auxiliary Input Jack(if equipped): A
portable audio player (such as an iPod®
or MP3 player) can be connected to
the auxiliary input jack located on the
radio. Press the CD/AUX button to begin
playing audio from the player over the
vehicle speakers. To optimize speaker
volume, fully increase the volume on the
portable audio player.
Radio Data System
When you tune to a Radio Data System
(RDS) station, the station name and call
letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also
provide the time of day, a program type
for current programming and the name
of the program being broadcast.
RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. RDS relies on receiving
specific information from these stations
and will work only when the information
is available.
Setting Preset/Favorite Stations
Before setting your preset or favorite
stations, park the vehicle.
Note:Searching for audio stations or
songs — or giving extended attention to
entertainment tasks — while driving can
lead you to look away from the road for
prolonged periods, which may cause
you to miss seeing things on the road
that you need to see. Always keep your
eyes on the road and your mind on the
drive — and avoid engaging in extend-
ed searching for specific items while
driving.
Setting Preset Stations (Base Radio)
To set up to 18 preset stations:
1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2
or AM.
3. Tune in the desired radio station.
4. Press and hold one of the six push-
buttons until a beep sounds.
5. Repeat steps 2–4 for each push-
button on each band.
Setting Favorite Stations (Uplevel
Radio, if equipped)
You can set up to six pages of favorite
radio stations. Each page can contain
any combination of up to six AM, FM, or
XM (if equipped) stations.
To set the number of favorite station
pages:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
radio setup menu.
2. Press the pushbutton located below
the FAV 1–6 label on the radio
display.
3. Select the desired number of favorite
station pages.
4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for
the chosen number of pages.
To store favorite stations:
1. Press the BAND button to select AM,
FM, or XM (if equipped).