trailer GMC SAVANA 2003 Owner's Guide

Fuse Usage
1 Spare
2 Outside Rear View Mirror
3 Courtesy Lamp/SEO
4 Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal
5 Cargo Locks
6 Right Rear Stop/Turn Signal
7 Driver Locks
8Stop/Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp
9 Climate Control 1
10 Climate Control
11 Brakes
12 Heated Mirror/Defogger
13 Right Rear Blower
14 Driver Turn Mirror
15 Door Locks
16 Upfitter Park
17 Not Available
18 Left Rear Park LampFuse Usage
19 Pass Turn Mirror
20 Right Rear Park Lamp
21 Trailer Park Lamp
22 Front Park Lamp
32 Auxilary1
33 Auxilary2
Relays Usage
23 Window Residual Accessory Power
24 Auxiliary
25 Right Rear Defogger
26 Courtesy Lamp
27 Cargo Unlock
28 Driver Unlock
29 Park Lamp
30 Door Locks
31 Pass Unlock
Circuit Breaker Usage
34 Power Window
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Fuse Usage
1 Radio Battery
2 Powertrain Control Module Battery
3 Left Rear Turn Lamp
4 Right Rear Turn Lamp
5 Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
6 Ignition 0
7 Stop Lamp
8 Right Rear Defogger/Heated Mirror
9Right Daytime Running Lamp/
Turn Signal
10Left Daytime Running Lamp/
Turn Signal
11 Truck Body Control Module 4
12 Fuel Pump
13 Trailer
14 Flasher
15 Horn
16 Truck Body Control Module 3
17 Trailer Stop/Turn Signal
18 Truck Body Control Module 2
19 Truck Body Control ModuleFuse Usage
20 Remote Function Actuator
21 Engine 2
22 Ignition E
23 Engine 1
24Truck Body Control Module
Ignition 1
25 Spare
26 RPA/Inside Rearview Mirror
27 Crankcase
28Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
29 Auxiliary Power Outlets
30 Cigarette Lighter
31 Instrument Panel Cluster
32 Air Conditioning
36 Vehicle Back Up
37Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint System
38 Powertrain Control Module Ignition 1
39 Oxygen Sensor B
40 Oxygen Sensor A
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Fuse Usage
41 Windshield Wipers
42 Right Headlamp—Low Beam
43 Left Headlamp—Low Beam
44 Left Headlamp—High Beam
45 Right Headlamp—High Beam
46Truck Body Control
Module-Accessory
47 Front Windshield Wiper
48 Anti-Lock Brakes
49 Ignition A
50 Trailer
51 Climate Control Blower
52 Ignition B
63 Spare
64 SpareFuse Usage
Relay Usage
53 Windshield Wiper
54 Air Conditioning
55 Spare
56 Headlamp—High Beam
57 Fuel Pump
58 Headlamp—Low Beam
59 Horn
61 Starter
62 Spare
Circuit Breaker Usage
60 Power Seat
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45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
❑Inspect engine air cleanerfilter change indicator.
If necessary, replace thefilter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspectfilter change indicator at
every engine oil change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter
on page 5-17for more information.An Emission
Control Service. (See footnote†.)
❑Check rear/front axlefluid level and addfluid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. Only: Inspect
shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as
required.This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-58for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
❑Change automatic transmissionfluid andfilter if the
vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 lbs or if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
❑Check rear/front axle uid level and add uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
❑Rotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-58for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
❑Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Control
Service.
❑Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
❑Change automatic transmissionuid andlter if the
vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
❑If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service
conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t
changed your automatic transmissionuid, change
both theuid andlter.
❑Inspect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
An Emission Control Service.
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
❑Drain,ush and rell cooling system (or every
60 months since last service, whichever occursrst).
SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-22for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.An Emission Control Service.
❑Inspect engine accessory drive belt.An Emission
Control Service.
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Door (cont.)
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Rear Doors.................................................2-15
Sliding Side Door........................................2-11
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-14
City ...........................................................4-19
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-22
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-16
Winter........................................................4-24
Driving On Grades..........................................4-44
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-24
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-18
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-18
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-42
Dual Stage Air Bags........................................1-68
Dual Tire Operation.........................................5-58E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-91
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-92
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-91
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-91
Electronic Road-Speed Governor.......................3-26
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-36
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-17
Battery.......................................................5-40
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-37
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-33
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Cooling System Inspection............................6-16
Exhaust.....................................................2-30
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-22
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specifications............................................... 5-5
Glass Surfaces...............................................5-84
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-91
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-41
Hood
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn ............................................................... 3-5
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-29How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-31
How to Add Fluid............................................5-22
How to Check........................................5-19, 5-57
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-47
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-35
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter..........5-18
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Light......5-16
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-18
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-35
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-32
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-21
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-15
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-36
Inflation–Tire Pressure...................................5-57
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror......................2-32
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Light (cont.)
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Security.....................................................3-38
Tow/Haul Mode ...........................................3-39
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-29
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-9
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-9
Door ........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-33
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-12
At Least Once a Month................................6-12
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-13Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-12
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-16
PartD-Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-18
PartE-Maintenance Record........................6-20
Rear Axle Service........................................6-17
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Throttle System Inspection............................6-17
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection.......................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-45
Making Turns.................................................4-43
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-33
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top of the Instrument Panel.............................5-84
Top Strap......................................................1-49
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-50
Torque Lock...................................................2-29
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-40
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................4-33
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-31
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-46
Transfer Case................................................5-46
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer................................................3-26
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-44U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-15
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-74
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-62
United States................................................... 7-4
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-83
Using RDS............................................3-52, 3-63
Using Song List Mode.....................................3-69
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-29
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).............................................5-90
Service Parts Identification Label...................5-91
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-40
Vinyl.............................................................5-84
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-19
Visors...........................................................2-19
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-30
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-23
Warnings
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-5
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-85
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-13
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-34
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-40
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil ................................5-17
What to Use ..........................5-23, 5-35, 5-36, 5-47
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-63
Replacement...............................................5-63
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check..............................................5-57
When to Check and Change............................5-19
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-47
When to Check Power Steering Fluid...................5-35When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter........5-17
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-45
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-45
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-10
Windows.......................................................2-16
Manual......................................................2-17
Power ........................................................2-17
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-18
Windshield and Wiper Blades...........................5-87
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-12
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-55
Fuses........................................................5-91
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 3-8
Winter Driving
................................................4-24
Wiper Blade Check
.........................................6-13
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment
....................... 6-2
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