brake light GMC SAVANA 2010 Owner's Guide

Brake Wear
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have
built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all
the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying
the brake pedal firmly.
{WARNING:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an
accident. When the brake wear warning sound is
heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to torque specifications in
Capacities and Specications on page 6-110.Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service
might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every brake stop, the brakes adjust for wear.
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. The vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
When parts of the braking system are replaced — for
example, when the brake linings wear down and new
ones are installed — be sure to get new approved
replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might
not work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake
linings that are wrong for the vehicle, the balance
between the front and rear brakes can change — for the
worse. The braking performance expected can change in
many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts
are installed.
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Jump Starting
If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{WARNING:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
•They contain acid that can burn you.
•They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
•They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or
all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to the vehicle that would not be covered
by the warranty.
Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you do not want. You would not be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission
in N (Neutral) before setting the parking brake.
Notice:If you leave the radio or other accessories
on during the jump starting procedure, they
could be damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio
and other accessories when jump starting the
vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This
will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And
it could save the radio!
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-23
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-14
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................6-104
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-19
Air Conditioning..............................................4-15
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-78
Airbag System
Airbag Off Switch........................................2-69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-66
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-66
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-65
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-62
Airbags
Off Light.....................................................4-24
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-26
Readiness Light..........................................4-23
System Check.............................................2-60
All-Wheel Drive...............................................6-45
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 5-7Antenna
Fixed Mast.................................................4-78
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-4
Warning Light.............................................4-29
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................6-101
Care of Safety Belts....................................6-99
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................6-102
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................6-100
Fabric/Carpet..............................................6-97
Finish Care...............................................6-100
Finish Damage..........................................6-102
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................
6-98
Interior Cleaning..........................................6-96
Sheet Metal Damage..................................6-102
Tires........................................................6-102
Underbody Maintenance.............................6-102
Washing Your Vehicle...................................6-99
Weatherstrips..............................................6-99
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................6-101
Ashtray.........................................................4-15
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 8-6
Audio System.................................................4-59
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................4-77
Radio Reception..........................................4-77
Setting the Clock.........................................4-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................4-76
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Audio System(s).............................................4-62
Automatic Door Lock.......................................3-10
Automatic Door Unlock....................................3-10
Automatic Headlamp System............................4-11
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................6-20, 6-23
Operation...........................................3-26, 3-31
Axle, Rear.....................................................6-46
B
Battery..........................................................6-40
Electric Power Management..........................4-13
Run-Down Protection...................................4-14
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................7-14
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 5-5
Brakes..........................................................6-37
Antilock....................................................... 5-4
Parking......................................................3-35
System Warning Light..................................4-28
Braking........................................................... 5-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 5-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................3-22Bulb Replacement...........................................6-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........6-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps ....................................................6-51
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-49
Headlamps.........................................6-48, 6-49
License Plate Lamps....................................6-53
Taillamps....................................................6-52
Buying New Tires...........................................6-73C
Calibration.....................................................4-43
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-7
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-110
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-38
Winter Driving.............................................5-14
Care of
Safety Belts................................................6-99
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Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................4-13
Lights
Airbag Off..................................................4-24
Airbag Readiness........................................4-23
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............4-29
Brake System Warning.................................4-28
Charging System.........................................4-27
Cruise Control.............................................4-36
Exterior Lamps............................................. 4-9
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
Highbeam On.............................................4-36
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
Oil Pressure...............................................4-35
On Reminder..............................................4-11
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................4-26
Safety Belt Reminders..................................4-23
Security.....................................................4-35
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................4-29
Tire Pressure..............................................4-30
Tow/Haul Mode ...........................................4-36
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................5-17
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 5-7
Locks
Automatic Door Lock....................................3-10
Automatic Door Unlock.................................3-10
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 3-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 3-9
Door ........................................................... 3-8
Lockout Protection.......................................3-12Locks (cont.)
Power Door.................................................. 3-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............3-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................3-11
Loss of Control................................................ 5-9
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-42
M
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record....................................7-15
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-11
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-3
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-31
Manual Seats................................................... 2-2
Manual Windows............................................3-17
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-44
Mirrors
Manual Rearview.........................................3-40
Outside Convex Mirror.................................3-41
Outside Heated Mirrors................................3-42
Outside Manual Mirrors................................3-40
Outside Power Mirrors..................................3-41
Outside Towing Mirrors.................................3-40
MP3 .............................................................4-72
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N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-17
New Vehicle Break-In......................................3-22
Noise Control System, Tampering......................6-47
O
Odometer......................................................4-22
Trip ...........................................................4-22
Off-Road
Recovery..................................................... 5-8
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-15
Engine Oil Life System.................................6-18
Pressure Gage............................................4-34
Pressure Light.............................................4-35
Older Children, Restraints................................2-30
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-17
Outlet Adjustment............................................4-17Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................4-14
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................3-41
Heated Mirrors............................................3-42
Manual Mirrors............................................3-40
Power Mirrors.............................................3-41
Towing Mirrors............................................3-40
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-9
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................6-102
Park
Shifting Into................................................3-36
Shifting Out of............................................3-37
Parking
Brake........................................................3-35
Over Things That Burn.................................3-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................4-26
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