GMC SAVANA 2007 Owner's Manual

Sliding Side Door
To open the sliding side door from the outside,
pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle and
slide the door open.
To close the sliding side door from the outside,
use the handle to slide the door toward the front of
the vehicle.
When the door is closed, it will be flush with the
side of the body.To open the sliding side door from the inside, turn
the handle upward and toward the rear of the
vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the
vehicle.
To close the sliding side door from the inside,
grasp the handle and slide the door toward
the front of the vehicle.
Make sure the door is completely closed before
driving away.
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60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the
outside, pull out on the handle and pull the
door toward you.To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the
inside, pull the handle toward you and push
open the door.
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To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the
outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear
door and pull the door toward you.To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear door
first. Then close the front door. Check to make
sure that both doors are completely closed.
The front side swing-out door has a check strap
assembly in the door frame to keep the door from
opening beyond 90 degrees.
To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close the
door partially, pull the check strap toward you and
then open the door. When you close the door,
the check strap will automatically re-engage.
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Rear Doors
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
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To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the
handle toward you to open the passenger side
rear door first.To open the driver side rear door, pull the latch
release at the inside edge of the door.
To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear
door first. Then, close the passenger side rear
door. Check to make sure both doors are
completely closed.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Manual Windows
To operate your manual windows, turn the hand
crank on each door to raise or lower your side door
windows.
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Power Windows
If you have power
windows, the controls
are located on each
of the side doors.
The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger
window also. Your power windows will work
when the ignition has been turned to RUN or
ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 122.Press the bottom of the switch with the power
window symbol on it to lower the window.
Press the top of the switch with the power window
symbol on it to raise the window.
Express-Down
The driver’s window switch also has an
express-down feature that allows the window to be
lowered without holding the switch. Press and hold
the side of the window switch marked AUTO for one
second to activate the express-down mode. This
mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
opposite side of the switch. To open the window
part way, lightly tap the switch until the window is at
the desired position.
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Swing-Out Windows
To open the side door swing-out window, pull up
on the latch at the edge of the window. Swing
the window out and push down on the latch to lock
the window into place.
To close the window, pull the latch toward you
and push down on the latch to lock it.Your vehicle also has rear swing-out windows.
The rear swing-out windows work the same way as
the side swing out window, but the latch is
located at the bottom edge of the window.
Side Swing-Out Window
Rear Swing-Out Windows
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.
You can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
You may have visor vanity mirrors, with or without
lamps. Lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps
on, if you have them.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Passlock®
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock®
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock
®is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Passlock®enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder
is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not
used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with,
fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will
go off approximately five seconds after the key
is turned to RUN. SeeSecurity Light on page 183.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before trying to
restart the engine. Remember to release the key
from START as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is running and the SECURITY light
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if
you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock
®
system is not working properly and must be
serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not
protected by Passlock
®at this time. You may also
want to check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 387. See your dealer for service.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)
or less for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the rst 500 miles
(805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow,
the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with new linings
can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake
linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See
Towing a Trailer on page 266for the
trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle
and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.
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