steering wheel GMC SAVANA 1998 Owner's Manual

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice
or
Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
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If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire
or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels
as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph ‘(55 kmh) as shown
on the speedometer.
I NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle
as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see “Tire Chains” in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
If
that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need
to be towed out.
If you do need to be towed out, see
“Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
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vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
Service
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Noise Control System Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear Axle
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
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6-67
6-69 Bulb
Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
Cleaning Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VJN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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OH-Road Recovery ............................. 4- 1 1
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- 1 1
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-38
Owner Publications. Ordering
................ 8- 1 1. 8- I2
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-58
Park
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-21
Shifting Into
................................. 2-25
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-28
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-24
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-36
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-26
Passing
.................................. 4-11
Passlock
..................................... 2-16
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
Power Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-27
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-45
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-25
Windows
................................... 2-31
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-25
Parking
Lots
....................................... 2-16 Problems
on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .............. 8- 1 1. 8- 12
Radiator
..................................... 5-18
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-24
Radio Reception
................................ 3-23
Radios
.......................... 3.7.3.9.3.11. 3.16
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-15
Reading Lamps
................................ 2-43
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-21
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-34
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
............... 3-5
Rear Heater Controls (without Air Conditioning)
....... 3-4
Rear Passenger Temperature Control
................. 3-5
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 1-37
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-45
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-44
Recovery Tank. Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-70
Remote Compact Disc Player
..................... 3-20
Replacement SeatPassengers
.............................. 1-34
Bulbs
...................................... 6-66
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel
...................................... 6-49
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-62
Reporting Safety Defects .................... 8- 10. 8-11
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Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Service Publications
........................ 8- 1 1. 8. 12
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-32
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-57
ShiftLever
............................... 2.21. 2.25
Shifting
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-2 1
Into . Park (P) ................................. 2-25
OutofPark
.................................. 2-28
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
............... 6-36
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-35
Skidding
...................................... 4-13
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-67
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-52
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-40
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 18
Steam ........................................ 5-12
Steering
....................................... 4-8
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 10
Power ....................................... 4-8
Speedsensitive
............................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-34
StorageAreas
.................................. 2-48
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-3 1
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-49
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ..................... 1 . 19 Taillamp
Bulb Replacement
...................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-25
Temperature Control. Rear Passenger
................ 3-5
Theft
......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-21
Thermostat
.................................... 6-25
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-50
TireLoading ................................... 4-27
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-27
Tires
......................................... 6-41
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
BuymgNew
................................. 6-46
Chains
..................................... 6-50
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Dual Operation
............................... 6-45
Inflation
.................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-38
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-27
Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-48
Traction
.................................... 6-48
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-47
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-49
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-45
TopStrap ..................................... 1-51
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