battery GMC SAVANA 2001 Owner's Guide

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7. Don't let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black
negative (
-) cable to
the good battery's
negative (
-) terminal.
Don't let the other end
touch anything until the
next step.
9. Make your last connection away from the battery, to
the engine block, frame or other heavy, unpainted
metal parts of your vehicle. A ground location has
been provided through a stud attached to the
body surface.

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10. Remove the cap on the ground location
before using.
11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.Jumper Cable Removal
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery

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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (
-) cable from the
heavy, unpainted metal engine part on the vehicle
that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (
-) cable from
the negative (
-) terminal on the vehicle with the
good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
Towing Your Vehicle
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if
you need to have your vehicle towed. See ªRoadside
Assistanceº and ªRecreational Vehicle Towingº in
the Index.
Engine Overheating
(Gasoline Engine)
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle's instrument panel. If you have a diesel engine,
you will also find a low coolant light on your
instrument panel.
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see ªEngine
Overheatingº in the Diesel Engine Supplement.

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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
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
6
-5 Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
6
-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-11 Noise Control System
6
-12 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
6
-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
6
-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid
6
-22 Rear Axle
6
-22 Engine Coolant
6
-26 Radiator Pressure Cap
6
-26 Power Steering Fluid
6
-27 Windshield Washer Fluid
6
-28 Brakes
6
-32 Battery6
-33 Bulb Replacement
6
-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-41 Tires
6
-50 Appearance Care
6
-51 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-54 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-56 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
6
-56 Cleaning Tires
6
-56 Sheet Metal Damage
6
-57 Finish Damage
6
-58 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-59 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-60 Electrical System
6
-66 Replacement Bulbs
6
-67 Capacities and Specifications
6
-70 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

6-10 Engine Compartment Overview
When you lift the hood, you'll see these items:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Oil DipstickD. Engine Oil Fill
E. Transmission Dipstick
F. Engine Air Cleaner/FilterG. Power Steering Reservoir
H. Brake Master Cylinder
I. Windshield Washer Fluid

6-32 Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top
-quality GM brake
parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put in
-- be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you
don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you've come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco
battery. When it's time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco
battery. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for battery location.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
If you have a diesel engine, you have two batteries. The
primary battery is located on the passenger's side of the
engine compartment. The second battery is located on
the driver's side framerail.

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If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, remove the black, negative (
-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your GM dealer service department.
Before replacing any bulbs, make sure all lamps are off
and the vehicle is not running. See ªReplacement Bulbsº
in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized 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.
Headlamps
You have either a sealed beam headlamp or a
composite system.

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Sealed Beam Headlamp
1. Remove the four screws from the headlamp retainer.
Pull the retainer out and set it aside.
2. Unplug the lamp assembly from the connector.
3. Remove the old headlamp
4. Install a new headlamp into the assembly.
5. Plug the assembly back into the connector.
6. Reassemble the headlamp assembly with the retainer.Composite Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps.
3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself,
remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp
on the driver's side. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
one quarter turn to remove it from the socket.
4. On the passenger's side, turn the bulb clockwise one
quarter turn. Also, to remove the bulb on the
passenger's side, you will need to move the battery.
Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.

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POSITION NAME CIRCUITS PROTECTED
15. DRL DRL Relay
16. TURN B/U
Front Turn, RR Turn, Back
-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17.
RADIO
-1Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay
18. BRAKE 4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19.
RADIO
-BRadio (Battery), Power Antenna
20. TRANS PRNDL, Automatic Transmission
21. SECURITY Passlock
22. RR DEFOG Rear Window Defog
23. NOT USED Not Used
24. RR HVAC RR HVAC Controls, HIGH, MED, LOW Relays
A. PWR ACCY
Power Door Lock, Six
-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry
Illumination Module
B. PWR WDO Power Windows

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Roadside Assistance
GMC's Roadside Assistance provides stranded owners
with over
-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the
nearest GMC dealer or the following special services:
Flat Tire Change: Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement of tire).Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station (up to $5.00) will
be covered.
Jump Start: No
-start situations which require a battery
jump start will be covered at no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement key will
be covered at no charge within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Towing Service: Towing to the nearest
GMC dealer for warranty related disablements will
be covered.
Trip Routing: Custom
-made, computerized highlighted
maps using the most direct or scenic route are provided
free of charge. Maps include points of interest and a list
of GMC dealers along the route. Also included is a list
of hotels along the route that are discounted through
affiliation with ªQuest International.º Trip Routing is
available through Roadside Assistance by calling
1
-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782). Please be prepared to
provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Allow five working days for fulfillment.