service indicator GMC SAVANA PASSENGER 2008 User Guide

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
shows the code letter or number that identifies your
vehicle’s engine. The VIN is at the top left of the
instrument panel. SeeVehicle Identification Number
(VIN) on page 5-103.
If your vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 4
only), you can use either regular unleaded gasoline or
ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85);
also seeFuel on page 5-5. In all other engines, use
only the unleaded gasoline described underGasoline
Octane on page 5-6.
Only vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine
(VIN Code 4) can use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). We
encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed
to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a “renewable” fuel,
meaning it is made from renewable sources such as
corn and other crops.Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol
fuel (E85) pump available. The U. S. Department
of Energy has an alternative fuels website
(www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/locator.html)
that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that
do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol
content. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is
greater than 85%.
At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification
D 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85
will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%.
Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet
ASTM specifications can affect drivability and could
cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on.
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Brake Wear
Your 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 your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing
on the brake pedal firmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That could
lead to an accident. When you hear the brake
wear warning sound, have your 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 Specifications on page 5-110.
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 time you make a brake stop, the disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the installation
of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5-64, for
additional information.Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Industry
and Science Canada
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on
a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates
on a radio frequency and complies with RSS-210 of
Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-74
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-103
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag System................................................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-62
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-60
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-74
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-64
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-64
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-44
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 4-7
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-34Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-100
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-101
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-98
Finish Damage..........................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-97
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-101
Tires........................................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-102
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-99
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Ashtray.........................................................3-18
Audio System.................................................3-63
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-82
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-83
Radio Reception..........................................3-83
Setting the Clock.........................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-82
Audio System(s).............................................3-67
Automatic Door Lock......................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock...................................... 2-8
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
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Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-20
Locking Rear Axle............................................ 4-5
Lockout Protection............................................ 2-9
Locks
Automatic Door Lock..................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock.................................. 2-8
Cargo Door Relocking.................................... 2-7
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-7
Door........................................................... 2-6
Lockout Protection......................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-6
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Loss of Control...............................................4-10
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)......................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-36
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Manual Windows............................................2-13
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-49
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-32
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-33
MP3 .............................................................3-77
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-46
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Gage............................................3-38
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-32
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Manual Mirror.............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-33
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-101
Park Brake....................................................2-26
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-27
Shifting Out of............................................2-29
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-29
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-30
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-69
Passing.........................................................4-10
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-17
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-6
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-20
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-14
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identification.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-7
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Seats
Power Seat.................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-90
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-46
Right Front Seat Position......................1-48, 1-52
Security Light.................................................3-40
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modifications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-36
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-73
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-27
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Sliding Side Door............................................. 2-9
Spare Tire.....................................................5-94
Installing....................................................5-82
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-93
Specifications, Capacities...............................5-110Speedometer..................................................3-26
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-5
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-34
Starting the Engine.........................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-7
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-82
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas................................................2-34
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-19
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Swing-Out Side Door, 60/40.............................2-10
Swing-Out Windows........................................2-15
T
Taillamps.......................................................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-82
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-16
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-17
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-65
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................5-53
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-100
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-78
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Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-20
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-58
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)............................................5-103
Service Parts Identification Label..................5-103
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-21
Visors...........................................................2-16
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-32
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-24
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-49
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-74
Different Size..............................................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-74
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Windows.......................................................2-13
Manual......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-14
Swing-Out Windows.....................................2-15
Windows, Enhanced Technology Glass...............2-16
Windshield
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-35
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-52
Wiper Blades, Cleaning................................5-99
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-104
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-16
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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