transmission GMC SAVANA 2005 Owner's Guide

Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a
situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782),
or write:
GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
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Audio System(s).............................................3-41
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-42
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-73
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-74
Care of Your CDs........................................3-74
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-74
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-74
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-49
Radio with CD............................................3-44
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-62
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-41
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-41
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-72
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-72
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-23B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-23
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-25
System Warning Light..................................3-29
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps....................................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps....................................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-63
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-93
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-95
Floor Console Fuse Block.............................5-94
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-93
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-93
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-93
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-38
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-36
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-33
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-28
Fan Noise..................................................5-32
Fuel Regulator............................................2-22
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-25
Reduced Power Light...................................3-38
Speed Limiter.............................................3-25
Starting......................................................2-21Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-90
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-74
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-68
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-68
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Front Axle......................................................5-44
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
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Tires (cont.)
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-53
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-64
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-65
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-65
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
Top Strap......................................................1-47
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-48
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-39
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-36
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-36
Your Vehicle...............................................4-36
Traction
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-9
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-72
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-64
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders..................................................7-10
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-92
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-92
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-20
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-29
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