wheel GMC SAVANA 2010 Owner's Manual

In Brief........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel
........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information
............................... 1-4
Vehicle Features
......................................1-13
Performance and Maintenance
...................1-16
Seats and Restraint System............................. 2-1
Head Restraints
......................................... 2-2
Front Seats
............................................... 2-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 2-6
Safety Belts
.............................................2-10
Child Restraints
.......................................2-30
Airbag System
.........................................2-60
Restraint System Check
............................2-79
Features and Controls..................................... 3-1
Keys
........................................................ 3-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 3-8
Windows
.................................................3-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................3-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........3-22
Mirrors
....................................................3-40
Storage Areas
.........................................3-42Instrument Panel............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 4-3
Climate Controls
......................................4-15
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........4-20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................4-37
Audio System(s)
.......................................4-59
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 5-2
Towing
...................................................5-22
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 6-1
Service
..................................................... 6-3
Fuel
......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............6-12
All-Wheel Drive
........................................6-45
Rear Axle
...............................................6-46
Front Axle
...............................................6-46
Noise Control System
...............................6-47
Bulb Replacement
....................................6-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........6-54
Tires
......................................................6-55
Appearance Care
.....................................6-96
2010 GMC Savana Owner ManualM

Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
Dangerindicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
WarningorCautionindicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice:This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
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Instrument Panel..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................1-4
Door Locks....................................................1-5
Windows.......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment.............................................1-6
Safety Belt....................................................1-8
Airbag On-Off Switch......................................1-8
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment...........................................1-9
Steering Wheel Adjustment............................1-10
Interior Lighting............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting...........................................1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer...............................1-12
Climate Controls...........................................1-12Vehicle Features.............................................1-13
Radio(s)......................................................1-13
Portable Audio Devices..................................1-14
Steering Wheel Controls................................1-15
Cruise Control..............................................1-15
Power Outlets..............................................1-16
Performance and Maintenance.........................1-16
StabiliTrak
®..................................................1-16
Tire Pressure Monitor....................................1-17
Engine Oil Life System..................................1-17
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)................................1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy.....................1-18
Roadside Assistance Program........................1-18
Section 1 In Brief
1-1

A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4-17.
B.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-37.
C.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
E.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-21.
F. Shift Lever. SeeStarting the Engine on page 3-23.
G.Climate Control System on page 4-15.
H.Audio System(s) on page 4-59.
I.Exterior Lamps on page 4-9.
J.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-12.
K.Cruise Control on page 4-6. Fast Idle System
(If Equipped). See Duramax Diesel Manual for more
information.L.Tilt Wheel on page 4-3.
M.Horn on page 4-3.
N.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-77.
O. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See “Tow/Haul Mode” under
Towing a Trailer on page 5-26.
P.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14.
Q.StabiliTrak
®System on page 5-5(If Equipped).
R.Airbag Off Switch on page 2-69.
S.Storage Areas on page 3-42.
T.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-26.
U.Rear Heating System on page 4-18(If Equipped).
1-3

Vehicles with towing
mirrors can be adjusted
manually for a clear view of
the objects behind you.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.
Interior Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it
for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the
mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Push
the tab, located at the base of the mirror, forward
for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
SeeManual Rearview Mirror on page 3-40.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, the lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or
down into a comfortable position.
2. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
SeeTilt Wheel on page 4-3.
1-10

Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.
They turn off after all the doors are closed.
To manually turn on the dome lamps, turn the instrument
panel brightness knob, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the
farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps
remain on whether a door is opened or closed.
E:The dome lamp override button is located next to
the exterior lamps control.
Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off
when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it
to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on
when a door is opened.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps, press the button
located next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other
locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-12.
•Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamps control
is located on the
instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
O:Briefly turn the control to this position to turn the
automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL)
off or back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only
works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park)
position.
AUTO:Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal
brightness and other exterior lamp.
;:Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps, except headlamps.
2:Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
1-11

Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, these controls
are located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
w/x:Press to seek radio stations or select tracks on
a CD. Press and hold to scan radio stations.
g:Press to mute the audio system. Press again to
cancel mute.
+
e−e: Increases or decreases volume.
SRCE:Press to choose between the radio, CD, and
auxiliary input jack.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, or the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
J:On/Off.
RES+:Press to resume or accelerate speed.
SET−:Press to set or decrease speed.
[:Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
For more information, seeCruise Control on page 4-6.
1-15

Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets
located on the instrument panel.
To use the accessory power outlet lift the cover.
SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14and
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4-15
(If Equipped).
Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®
The vehicle may have a traction control system that
limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists
with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
•To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold
duntil
dilluminates and the appropriate DIC message
displays. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 4-44.
•Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, seeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 5-5.
1-16

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law
requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have
a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
serious that even buckled up, a person would not
survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of
them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
walk away. Without safety belts, they could have
been badly hurt or killed.
After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the
facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
matter... a lot!Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on
wheels.
2-11

Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbag:
•A frontal airbag for the driver.
The vehicle may have the following airbags:
•A frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
•A roof-rail airbag for the driver (cargo van).
•A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger
position (cargo or passenger van equipped
with a sliding door).
If you have a passenger van with a right front
passenger roof-rail airbag and a sliding door, you
will also have a separate roof-rail airbag for the
passenger seated directly behind the right front
passenger and the third row outboard passenger
position.
•A roof-rail airbag for the driver, passenger seated
directly behind the driver, and the third row
outboard passenger position (passenger van
equipped with a sliding or hinged door).
•A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger,
passenger seated directly behind the right front
passenger, and the third row outboard passenger
position (passenger van equipped with a
hinged door).
All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word
AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label
near the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the
middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and
on the instrument panel for the right front passenger.
With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear
along the headliner or trim.
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