check engine light GMC SAVANA 2009 Get To Know Guide

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• Check to determine whether battery
replacement or resynchronization is
necessary.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note:The RKE system will not operate
if the hood is open or if the key is in the
ignition.
PASS-Key®III Theft-Deterrent
System
Your vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system,
which is a passive system that disables
the vehicle’s starter and fuel system if
someone attempts to start the vehicle
without the correct key.
During normal operation, the
(Security) light will turn off approximately
five seconds after the key is turned to
Run.
If the security light turns on while driving
and stays on, there may be a problem
with the PASS-Key III system. You will
be able to restart the engine if you turn
off the engine; however, your vehicle will
not be protected by PASS-Key III and
you should see your GM dealer.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Door Locks
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking
the vehicle with the key in the ignition.
If the power door lock switch is pressed
when either the driver’s, passenger’s
or rear doors are open, all of the doors
will lock and then the driver’s door will
unlock. This feature does not include the
side cargo door.Cargo Door Relocking
This feature secures the side cargo
door after unloading cargo. If the side
cargo door is open when the Lock button
on the power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is
pressed, all doors will lock and then
relock after the side cargo door is
closed. The side cargo door must be
closed within several minutes for the
relock to occur.
Security Locks (if equipped)
Security locks can be engaged on the
passenger-side rear door, the side
sliding door and the driver-side and
passenger-side 60/40 swing-out side
doors so that passengers can’t open the
doors from the inside.
To engage the security locks, move the
lever on the door to the (Lock) posi-
tion. Move it to the (Unlock) position
to return the doors to normal operation.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

StabiliTrak®is an advanced computer-
controlled vehicle stability enhancement
system that automatically uses the func-
tions of the antilock brakes, traction con-
trol and stability control to help you keep
the vehicle continuing in the same direc-
tion that the steering wheel is pointed.
When activated, the system may reduce
engine power to the wheels and apply
braking to individual wheels as neces-
sary to help you maintain directional
control of the vehicle.
When you first start your vehicle and
begin driving, you may hear or feel the
system going through several diagnostic
checks. You may also feel a reduction in
acceleration or hear a noise or vibration
while the system is active. This is normal.
StabiliTrak Button
Parts of the
StabiliTrak
system can
be turned
off at vehicle
speeds below
20 mph. The
system auto-
matically will
turn back on when vehicle speed
exceeds 20 mph. It is recommended to
leave the system on at all times for nor-
mal driving. It may be necessary to turn
off the system if the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud or snow.
Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express16
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru-
ment panel cluster. The low tire pressure
warning light will remain on until you
correct the tire pressure. A CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message may also appear
on the DIC.
Correcting the Tire Pressure
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
the proper tire pressure (just as you
must refuel the vehicle when the low
fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
and Loading Information label shows the
correct tire pressure for the tires when
they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours
or driven no more than one mile.
You can temporarily clear the DIC
message by acknowledging it with your
DIC controls. However, at the next
vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
reappear if the tire pressure has not
been corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear when
the vehicle is first started and then turn
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
StabiliTrak®– Stability Control
System
To disable the system, press and hold
the (StabiliTrak) button, located on
the instrument panel, for more than five
seconds. The StabiliTrak Off message
will be displayed and the StabiliTrak light
will illuminate. Press the button
again to turn the system back on.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.