2021 GMC Savana Owner's Manual

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Introduction not be available in your region, or changes Contents subsequent to the printing of this owner’s manual. Introduction ...... 1 If the vehicle has the Duramax Diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement Keys, Doors, and Windows ...... 6 for additional and specific information on Seats and Restraints ...... 22 this engine. Storage ...... 63 Refer to the purchase documentation Instruments and Controls ...... 65 The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle relating to your specific vehicle to confirm model names, and vehicle body designs the features. Lighting ...... 90 appearing in this manual including, but not Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Infotainment System ...... 96 reference. Truck Emblem, and SAVANA are trademarks Climate Controls ...... 119 and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, Canadian Vehicle Owners Driving and Operating ...... 125 its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. A French language manual can be obtained Vehicle Care ...... 177 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, the name “General Motors of Canada or from: Service and Maintenance ...... 248 Company” for GMC wherever it appears in Technical Data ...... 258 this manual. Propriétaires Canadiens Customer Information ...... 262 This manual describes features that may or On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide Reporting Safety Defects ...... 270 may not be on the vehicle because of en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à optional equipment that was not purchased l'adresse suivante: OnStar ...... 273 on the vehicle, model variants, country Connected Services ...... 278 specifications, features/applications that may Index...... 281

2 Introduction Helm, Incorporated Symbols Attention: Customer Service { Warning 47911 Halyard Drive Warning indicates a hazard that could The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are Plymouth, MI 48170 result in injury or death. USA shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a Using this Manual Caution specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. To quickly locate information about the Caution indicates a hazard that could vehicle, use the Index in the back of the result in property or vehicle damage. M : Shown when the owner’s manual has manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is additional instructions or information. in the manual and the page number where * it can be found. : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. Danger, Warning, and Caution 0 : Shown when there is more information Warning messages found on vehicle labels on another page —“see page.” and in this manual describe hazards and Vehicle Symbol Chart what to do to avoid or reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a safety Here are some additional symbols that may symbol which means “Do not,”“Do not do be found on the vehicle and what they { Danger this,” or “Do not let this happen.” mean. See the features in this manual for Danger indicates a hazard with a high information. level of risk which will result in serious u injury or death. : Air Conditioning System G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil 9 : Airbag Readiness Light ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ : Brake System Warning Light GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Introduction 3 9 : Dispose of Used Components Properly Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly O : Power Installed P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water 7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert | : Lane Change Alert B : Engine Coolant Temperature I : Registered Technician @ : Lane Departure Warning _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited / : Remote Vehicle Start A : Lane Keep Assist H : Flammable > : Seat Belt Reminders * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp [ : Forward Collision Alert I : Side Blind Zone Alert : : Oil Pressure R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor X : Park Assist + : Fuses d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic ~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator Stability Control (ESC) j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints a : Under Pressure V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

4 Introduction Instrument Panel Overview GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Introduction 5 1. Air Vents 0 123. 10. Power Outlets 0 69. 19. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake 0 2. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons 11. USB Port (If Equipped). See Auxiliary 146. (Out of View). See Driver Information Devices 0 108. 20. Cruise Control 0 149 (If Equipped). 0 Center (DIC) 81. 12. Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating Fast Idle System 0 138 (If Equipped). 0 3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Current. See Power Outlets 69. 21. Parking Brake 0 146. Lane-Change Signals 0 92. 0 13. Rear Heating System 121 (If Equipped). 22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). 0 Windshield Wiper/Washer 67. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 157 (If See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check 4. Horn 0 67. Equipped). Engine Light) 0 76. 5. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 92. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 23. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 0 6. Instrument Cluster 0 71. 154 (If Equipped). 93. 7. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 14. Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch (If Dome Lamp Override. See Dome Lamps 0 0 142. Equipped). See Airbag On-Off Switch 93. 0 42. 0 Manual Mode 0 144 (If Equipped). 24. Exterior Lamp Controls 90. 0 15. Traction Control/Electronic Stability 8. Climate Control Systems 119. Control 0 147. 9. Infotainment. See Overview (AM-FM 0 16. Tow/Haul Mode Button (If Equipped). See Radio) 97 or Tow/Haul Mode 0 145. Overview (Radio with CD/MP3) 0 99. 17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 66 (If Equipped). 18. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 65 (Out of View), (If Equipped). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Convex Mirrors ...... 17 Windows Manual Mirrors ...... 18 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...... 18 Keys and Locks Power Mirrors ...... 18 { Warning Folding Mirrors ...... 18 Keys...... 6 Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . 8 Heated Mirrors ...... 18 ignition key is dangerous and children or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Interior Mirrors Operation ...... 8 others could be seriously injured or killed. Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 19 They could operate the power windows Remote Vehicle Start ...... 10 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 19 Door Locks ...... 11 or other controls or make the vehicle Power Door Locks ...... 11 Windows move. The windows will function with Cargo Door Relocking ...... 11 Windows ...... 19 the keys in the ignition, and children or Delayed Locking ...... 12 Manual Windows ...... 19 others could be caught in the path of a Automatic Door Locks ...... 12 Power Windows ...... 19 closing window. Do not leave children in Lockout Protection ...... 12 Swing-Out Windows ...... 20 a vehicle with the ignition key. Safety Locks ...... 12 Enhanced Technology Glass ...... 21 Safety Locks ...... 12 Rear Windows ...... 21 Sun Visors ...... 21 Doors Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out) ...... 13 Sliding Door ...... 14 Rear Doors ...... 15 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 15 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 15 Immobilizer ...... 16 Immobilizer Operation ...... 16 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 7 replacement ignition keys have a small hole. { Warning See your dealer if a replacement key is If the key is unintentionally rotated while required. the vehicle is running, the ignition could The combination and size of the rings that be moved out of the RUN position. This came with your keys were specifically could be caused by heavy items hanging selected for your vehicle. The rings are from the key ring, or by large or long connected to the key like two links of a items attached to the key ring that could chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally be contacted by the driver or steering moving the key out of the RUN position. Do wheel. If the ignition moves out of the not add any additional items to the ring RUN position, the engine will shut off, attached to the ignition key. Attach braking and steering power assist may be additional items only to the second ring, impacted, and airbags may not deploy. and limit added items to a few essential Interference from radio-frequency To reduce the risk of unintentional keys or small, light items no larger than an identification (RFID) tags may prevent the rotation of the ignition key, do not RKE transmitter. key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID change the way the ignition key and tags away from the key when starting the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, vehicle. if equipped, are connected to the The key is used for the ignition, and all provided key rings. locks.

The ignition key and key rings, and RKE See your dealer if a replacement key or transmitter, if equipped, are designed to additional key is needed. work together as a system to reduce the If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect risk of unintentionally moving the key out the key blade for debris. Periodically clean of the RUN position. The ignition key has a with a brush or pick. small hole to allow attachment of the If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside provided key ring. It is important that any Assistance Program 0 265. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

8 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar or connected service Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) The horn may chirp when Q is pressed plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely System Operation again within five seconds. See Vehicle unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview Personalization 0 86. 0 273. If equipped, the RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the K : Press to unlock the driver door. If K is Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle. pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors unlock. System Other conditions can affect the performance Do not make changes or modifications to of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry The interior lamps come on and stay on for the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). This could (RKE) System 0 8. 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. void authorization to use this equipment. If enabled through the DIC, the parking See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization 0 86. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: j : Press to unlock only the cargo doors. . Check the distance. The transmitter may / : If equipped, press Q and then press be too far from the vehicle. and hold / for at least four seconds or . Check the location. Other vehicles or until the turn signal lamps flash to start the objects may be blocking the signal. engine from outside the vehicle using the . Check the transmitter's battery. See RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start “Battery Replacement” later in this 0 10. To turn on or off, see Vehicle section. Personalization 0 86. . If the transmitter is still not working With Remote Start Shown, Without Similar L : Press and release to initiate vehicle correctly, see your dealer or a qualified locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the technician for service. Q : Press once to lock all doors. If enabled horn sounds three times. through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps flash once to indicate Press and hold L for more than locking has occurred. two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 9 off when the ignition is turned on or L is { Replace the battery if the DIC displays pressed again. The ignition must be off for Warning REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. the panic alarm to work. To avoid personal injury, do not touch metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle when it has been exposed to extreme Only RKE transmitters programmed to the heat. These surfaces can be hot to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or touch at temperatures above 59 °C (138 stolen, a replacement can be purchased and °F). programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must Caution also be programmed. Any lost or stolen When replacing the battery, do not touch transmitters no longer work once the new any of the circuitry on the transmitter. transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can Static from your body could damage the have up to four transmitters programmed transmitter. to it. To replace the battery: Battery Replacement 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin Caution object, such as a flat head screwdriver. { Warning Always replace the battery with the . Carefully insert the tool into the correct type. Replacing the battery with notch located along the parting line Never allow children to play with the RKE an incorrect type could potentially create of the transmitter. Do not insert the transmitter. The transmitter contains a a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of tool too far. Stop as soon as small battery, which can be a choking used batteries according to instructions resistance is felt. hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can and local laws. Do not attempt to burn, . Twist the tool until the transmitter is occur, resulting in severe injury or death. crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid separated. Seek medical attention immediately if a exposing the battery to environments 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a battery is swallowed. with extremely low air pressures or high metal object. temperatures. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive side / : This button will be on the RKE If the remote start procedure is used again facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. before the first 10-minute time frame has equivalent battery. ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately To start the engine using the remote start 4. Snap the transmitter back together. expire and the second 10-minute time frame feature: will start. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start After the engine has been remote started This vehicle may have a remote start 2. Press and release Q on the transmitter. two times, or a remote start with an feature. This feature allows you to start the 3. Immediately press and hold / until the extension, the ignition must be turned on engine from outside the vehicle. It may also turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see and then off before the remote start start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning / procedure can be used again. 0 the lamps, press and hold for at least systems. See Climate Control Systems 119. four seconds. To cancel a remote start do any of the following: Laws in some local communities may restrict When the engine starts, the parking the use of remote starters. For example, lamps will turn on and remain on while . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle some laws may require a person using the engine is running. The doors will be and press / until the parking lamps remote start to have the vehicle in view locked. turn off. when doing so. Check local regulations for . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. any requirements on remote starting of The engine will continue to run for vehicles. 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the . Turn the ignition on and then off. steps if a 10-minute extension is desired. The remote vehicle start feature will not Do not use the remote start feature if the Remote start can be extended only once. vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle may run operate if: out of fuel. After entering the vehicle during a remote . The key is in the ignition. start, turn the ignition on to drive the . The hood is open. The RKE transmitter range may be less while vehicle. the vehicle is running. . The hazard warning flashers are on. A maximum of two remote starts or a start . There is an emission control system Other conditions can affect the performance with an extension are allowed between malfunction. See Malfunction Indicator of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry ignition cycles. Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 76. (RKE) System 0 8. . The engine coolant temperature is too high. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 11 . The oil pressure is low. Warning (Continued) Power Door Locks . Two remote starts or a start with an extension have already been provided. . Outsiders can easily enter through an . The vehicle is not in P (Park). unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors To turn on or off, see Vehicle Personalization can help prevent this from happening. 0 86. Door Locks

{ Warning . 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. The chance of being thrown out of the If equipped, press T to lock or unlock the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors. doors are not locked. So, all When a door is locked, the inside door passengers should wear seat belts handle will not work. properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. To lock the door from the inside, slide the Cargo Door Relocking manual lever on the door down. To unlock . Young children who get into unlocked the door, slide the manual lever up. If the cargo door is open when the lock vehicles may be unable to get out. button is pressed on the door or the A child can be overcome by extreme From the outside, use the key. RKE transmitter, all doors will lock except heat and can suffer permanent injuries If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Entry, the cargo door. The cargo door will lock or even death from heat stroke. see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System immediately when it is closed or when the Always lock the vehicle whenever Operation 0 8. delayed locking feature functions. leaving it. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking If the power lock switch is pressed when Move the button to the right for the either the driver, passenger, or rear door is passenger side door to return the door locks When locking the doors with the power lock open, all the doors will lock and then the to normal operation. switch and a door open, the doors will lock driver door will unlock. This feature does not five seconds after the last door is closed. The include the side cargo door. horn chirps to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. If the vehicle has an ambulance package, this feature is disabled. Pressing e or Q on the RKE transmitter will override the delayed locking feature and Safety Locks immediately lock all the doors. Security locks are located on the front This feature will not operate if the key is in portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door or the ignition. the side sliding door. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK” in Vehicle Personalization 0 86. Side Sliding Door Automatic Door Locks For the side sliding door, move the button The vehicle may have an automatic lock/ up to engage the security feature. Move the unlock feature. This feature can be button down to return the door locks to programmed using the Driver Information normal operation. Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization 0 86. Safety Locks Security locks are located on the front Lockout Protection portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door or This feature protects you from locking the 60/40 Swing-Out Side Door - Passenger Side. the side sliding door. key in the vehicle when the key is in the For the 60/40 side swing-out door, move the ignition and a door is open. button to the left for the passenger side door to engage the security feature. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 13 Doors Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)

60/40 Swing-Out Side Door — Passenger Side Side Sliding Door For the 60/40 side swing-out door, move the For the side sliding door, move the button button to the left for the passenger side up to engage the security feature. Move the door to engage the security feature. button down to return the door locks to To open the front portion of a 60/40 door normal operation. Move the button to the right for the from the outside, pull out on the handle and passenger side door to return the door locks open the door. to normal operation. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

14 Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door Sliding 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 swing-out doors have 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 To open the front portion of a 60/40 door the door partially, pull the check strap from the inside, pull the handle toward you toward you and then open the door. When and push the door open. To open the sliding side door from the the door is closed, the check strap will outside, pull the handle toward the rear of automatically re-engage. 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. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 15

Warning (Continued) . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The doors can be unlocked and opened while the vehicle is moving. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear seat belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. To open the sliding side door from the . Young children who get into unlocked To open the driver side rear door, pull the inside, pull the handle toward the rear of vehicles may be unable to get out. latch release at the inside edge of the door. A child can be overcome by extreme the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear of the vehicle. heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. rear door first. Then close the passenger side To close the sliding side door from the Always lock the vehicle whenever rear door. Check to make sure both doors inside, grasp the handle and slide the door leaving it. are completely closed. toward the front of the vehicle. . Outsiders can easily enter through an Make sure the door is completely closed unlocked door when you slow down Vehicle Security before driving away. or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; can help prevent this from happening. Rear Doors however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. To open the rear doors from the outside, { Warning pull the handle toward you to open the Vehicle Alarm System passenger side rear door first. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the Alarm System . Press K on the RKE transmitter. Testing the Alarm 1. Close the side door/rear doors and the . Start the vehicle. To test the alarm: hood. Turn off the vehicle. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: 1. Lower the driver window and open the 2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways: . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have driver door. . Use the RKE transmitter. left the vehicle and all doors are closed. 2. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. . With a door open, press the . Always unlock a door with the RKE 3. Close the door and wait for a few inside Q. transmitter. seconds. 3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will Unlocking the driver door with the key will 4. Reach in through the open window, arm. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. unlock the door with the manual door a second time will bypass the 30-second How to Detect a Tamper Condition lock, and open the door. delay and immediately arm the alarm This should set off the alarm. system. If K is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm was If the alarm does not sound when it The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the should but the lamps flash, check to see doors are locked with the key or the manual activated while the alarm system was armed. if the horn works. The horn fuse may be door lock. blown. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and The alarm will also be activated if a If the alarm system has been activated, and Circuit Breakers 0 205. passenger door, side door, rear door, or the allowed to complete an event hood is opened without first disarming the (approximately one minute), a message will Immobilizer appear on the Driver Information Center system. When the alarm is activated, the See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. turn signals flash and the horn sounds for (DIC) the next time the vehicle is started. about 30 seconds. The alarm system will Theft Alarm Notification Immobilizer Operation then re-arm to monitor for the next This vehicle is equipped with the unauthorized event. To enable e-mail or text notification, see ® “Theft Alarm Notification” in OnStar Security PASS-Key III+ (Personalized Automotive Disarming the Alarm System 0 274. Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft deterrent To disarm the alarm system or turn off the system. alarm if it has been activated: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 17 The system is automatically armed when locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to If you lose or damage a PASS-Key III+ key, the key is removed from the ignition. have keys made and programmed to the see your dealer or a locksmith who can You do not have to manually arm or disarm system. service PASS-Key III+ to have a new the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can key made. The security light will come on if there is a service PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank Do not leave the key or device that disarms problem with arming or disarming the that is cut exactly as the ignition key that or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in theft-deterrent system. operates the system. the vehicle. If the engine does not start and the security To program the new key: light comes on, the key may have a 1. Verify the new key has 1 stamped Exterior Mirrors damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off on it. Convex Mirrors and try again. 2. Insert the original, already programmed If the engine still does not start, and the key into the ignition lock cylinder and { Warning key appears to be undamaged, try another start the engine. If the engine will not ignition key. If the engine still does not start, see your dealer for service. A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than start with the other key, the vehicle needs 3. After the engine has started, turn the they really are. If you cut too sharply service. If the vehicle does start, the first ignition off and remove the key. key may be faulty. See your dealer or a into the next lane, you could hit a vehicle 4. Insert the key to be programmed and locksmith who can service the PASS-Key III+ that is driving next to you. Check the turn the ignition on within 10 seconds of to have a new key made. inside mirror or glance over your removing the previous key. shoulder before changing lanes. It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to The security light will turn off once the learn the transponder value of a new or key has been programmed. It may not If equipped, the lower portion of the driver replacement key. Up to eight keys may be be apparent that the security light went and passenger side mirror is convex. programmed for the vehicle. This procedure on due to how quickly the key is A convex mirror's surface is curved so more is for learning additional keys only. If all the programmed. can be seen from the driver seat. The currently programmed keys are lost or do convex mirror can be adjusted manually to not operate, you must see your dealer or a 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 if additional keys are to be programmed. the driver preferred position for better vision. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Mirrors Vehicles with towing mirrors can be Adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob adjusted manually for a clear view of the in the desired direction. The auxiliary convex Adjust the mirrors by moving the mirror up objects behind you. mirrors can only be adjusted manually. and down and left and right. On the lower portion of each mirror there is Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be manually folded an auxiliary convex mirror that can be in or out. adjusted manually to provide an extended Manual Folding Mirrors field of view. On the lower portion of each mirror is an The mirrors can be folded inward toward auxiliary convex mirror. A convex mirror's The mirrors can be manually folded the vehicle to prevent damage when going surface is curved so you can see more from in or out. through an automatic car wash. Push the the driver seat. The auxiliary convex mirrors mirror outward to return it to the original can be adjusted manually by moving the Power Mirrors position. mirror. Side Blind Zone Alert Trailer-Tow Mirrors The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 155. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 : Press to heat the mirrors. An indicator light in the button lights when the outside heated mirrors are activated. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate 0 If equipped with power mirrors, select each Control Systems 119. mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the passenger side mirror or counterclockwise for the driver side mirror. The center position is neutral. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 19 Interior Mirrors Windows Power Windows

Interior Rearview Mirrors { Warning { Warning Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a Children could be seriously injured or of the area behind the vehicle. pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the killed if caught in the path of a closing Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the windows closed in warm or hot weather. window. Never leave keys in a vehicle 0 mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with They can be overcome by the extreme with children. See Keys 6. water. heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Manual Rearview Mirror Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind. Backup Video Manual Mirror If equipped, this manual dimming mirror provides a camera view of the area behind the vehicle. The video display feature comes on when the vehicle is shifted in R (Reverse), and turns off when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse). If equipped, power windows work when the Troubleshooting ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. If the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and a blue Manual Windows See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 138. screen is displayed in the mirror and then Operate the manual windows by turning the the display shuts off, see your dealer for Using the window switch, press to open or hand crank on each door to raise or lower pull to close the window. service. the side door windows. See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 152. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The windows may be temporarily disabled if Swing-Out Windows they are used repeatedly within a short time. Express-Down The driver window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode. This mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch. To open the window part way, lightly tap the switch Rear Swing‐Out Windows until the window is at the desired position. Side Swing-Out Window The vehicle also has rear swing‐out windows. The rear swing-out windows work To open the side door swing-out window, the same way as the side swing‐out pull up on the latch at the edge of the window, but the latch is located at the window. Swing the window out and push bottom edge of the window. 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. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Keys, Doors, and Windows 21 Enhanced Technology Glass Rear Windows Sun Visors The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Rear Side Door Windows (Cargo To block out glare, swing down the sun Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the Van Only) visors. You can also swing them to the side. overall occupant protection system on cargo Visor Vanity Mirror vans with five seating positions and { Warning passenger vans. ETG may help keep The vehicle may have visor vanity mirrors, passengers sitting next to these fixed The vehicle may have a partition behind with or without lamps. Lift the mirror cover windows from being ejected through the the front seats or vertical metal panels to turn the lamps on, if equipped. glass in some, but not all crashes. Even with on the inside of the rear side door this glass, seat belts must still be worn at windows. These are part of the occupant all times. protection system. Do not remove them. Use only ETG glass approved for the vehicle for replacement when damaged. Cargo vans with five seating positions and passenger vans will have ETG glass in the rear-most side windows and laminated glass in the forward window of the sliding door, if equipped. Long wheelbase cargo vans that do not have five seating positions may also have ETG in the rear-most side windows. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

22 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after an Airbag Head Restraints Seats and Restraints Inflates? ...... 41 Airbag On-Off Switch ...... 42 On vehicles with factory installed seats, the Head Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped front seats have built-in head restraints that Head Restraints ...... 22 Vehicle ...... 44 are not adjustable in the outboard seating Front Seats Adding Equipment to the positions. Seat Adjustment ...... 22 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 45 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 23 Airbag System Check ...... 45 Front Seats Reclining Seatbacks ...... 23 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 45 Seat Adjustment Rear Seats Rear Seats ...... 24 Child Restraints Older Children ...... 46 { Warning Seat Belts Infants and Young Children ...... 47 You can lose control of the vehicle if you Seat Belts ...... 28 Child Restraint Systems ...... 49 try to adjust a driver seat while the How to Wear Seat Belts Properly ...... 29 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 51 vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 31 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children only when the vehicle is not moving. Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 35 (LATCH System) ...... 52 Seat Belt Extender ...... 35 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Safety System Check ...... 35 Crash ...... 58 Seat Belt Care ...... 36 Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Belt in the Rear Seat) ...... 58 Crash ...... 36 Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) ...... 60 Airbag System Airbag System ...... 36 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 38 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...... 40 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...... 40 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...... 41 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 23 Reclining Seatbacks

{ Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

To adjust the seat: To adjust a power seat, if available, use the 1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the controls on the front of the seat: seat cushion to unlock the seat. . Move the center knob to the right or left 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and to move the seat forward or rearward. release the bar. . Move the center knob up or down to 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to raise or lower the seat. be sure the seat is locked in place. . Move the right or left lever up or down to raise or lower the front or rear of the Power Seat Adjustment seat cushion. { To recline the seatback: Warning 1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of The power seats will work with the the seat. ignition off. Children could operate the 2. Move the seatback to the desired power seats and be injured. Never leave position, and then release the lever to children alone in the vehicle. lock the seatback in place. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

24 Seats and Restraints 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Warning (Continued) To return the seatback to the upright For proper protection when the vehicle is position: in motion, have the seatback upright. 1. Lift the lever fully without applying Then sit well back in the seat and wear pressure to the seatback, and the the seat belt properly. seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { Warning 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into Sitting in a reclined position when the the release hole of the seat belt buckle vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. while pulling up on the seat belt. Even when buckled up, the seat belts 2. Locate the pins. cannot do their job. On a three-passenger seat there are The shoulder belt will not be against two pins on the inboard sides of the rear your body. Instead, it will be in front of seats. you. In a crash, you could go into it, Do not have a seatback reclined if the receiving neck or other injuries. vehicle is moving. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, Rear Seats not at your pelvic bones. This could cause Removing the Rear Seat serious internal injuries. (Continued) Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 25 On a four-passenger seat, each half of the seat has a set of pins. The left side has a set marked “L”, and the right side has a set marked “R”. If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl floor covering, the pins are under a flap that has been cut into the vinyl. 3. If equipped, release the pin from the lock ring by pushing down on the top of the ring and lifting the lock tab from the ring. 4. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the Carpet Floor Covering Carpet Floor Covering pin from the retaining clip, and then pull the pin out. 5. Repeat this procedure for the other pins. 6. Pull the seat rearward about 5 cm (2 in), and then lift the seat from the floor rails. 7. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

Vinyl Floor Covering Vinyl Floor Covering The left side pin has a gray cap with a The right side pin has a black cap with a black “L” marked on it. white “R” marked on it. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

26 Seats and Restraints For the last row of seats, stow the seat 1. Position the seat into the open slots in belt latch plate on the clip at the both rails. Push the seat forward in the window trim. Roll the mini-latch into the rail, hooking both seat bases onto the seat belt webbing and then hook the pins inside of the rails. seat belt latch plate on the clip. 2. Locate the hole in the rail to install the Reinstalling the Rear Seats locking pins at the rear of the seat base. If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl { floor covering, pull the flap that has Warning been cut into the vinyl. A seat that is not locked into place 3. Insert the locking pins into the seat base properly can move around in a collision and push the seat to line up the pins or sudden stop. People in the vehicle with the base. could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat 8. For the second and third row seats, stow On a three-passenger seat, the pin with the seat belt latch by attaching the clip into place properly when installing it. the black cap marked “R” must be on the seat belt latch to the trim just installed on the right side and the pin inside the side door. with the gray cap marked “L” must be { Warning installed on the left side. A seat belt that is improperly routed, not On a four-passenger seat, the pins properly attached, or twisted will not marked “R” must be installed on the half provide the protection needed in a crash. of the seat on the right side. The pins The person wearing the belt could be marked “L” must be installed on the half seriously injured. After raising the rear of the seat on the left side. seatback, always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 27 4. Push the pin(s) marked “R” down until they are in the retaining clip. If equipped with a locking ring, ensure the ring is open, place the pin inside the ring, and secure the pin with the lock ring. 5. Pull on the pin to ensure the lock ring is closed.

Carpet Floor Covering Vinyl Floor Covering 6. Push the pin(s) marked “L” down until they are in the retaining clip. If equipped with a locking ring, ensure the ring is open, place the pin inside the ring, and secure the pin with the lock ring. 7. Pull on the pin to ensure the lock ring is Carpet Floor Covering closed. 8. If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl floor covering, put the vinyl back to its original position. 9. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. Vinyl Floor Covering GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

28 Seats and Restraints 10. Connect the mini-latch plates for the When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch Warning (Continued) as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops plates into the mini-buckles attached at areas are more likely to be seriously suddenly, you keep going until something the outboard positions of the bench seat. injured or killed. Do not allow passengers stops you. It could be the windshield, the Do not twist the belts. to ride in any area of the vehicle that is instrument panel, or the seat belts! 11. Check that all locking pins are locked not equipped with seats and seat belts. When you wear a seat belt, you and the into place before operating the vehicle. Always wear a seat belt, and check that vehicle slow down together. There is more all passenger(s) are restrained time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your Seat Belts properly too. strongest bones take the forces from the This section describes how to use seat belts seat belts. That is why wearing seat belts properly, and some things not to do. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt makes such good sense. 0 { Warning Reminders 74. Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt Why Seat Belts Work Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a cannot be worn properly. In a crash, crash if I am wearing a seat belt? if you or your passenger(s) are not A: You could be — whether you are wearing seat belts, injuries can be much wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance worse than if you are wearing seat belts. of being conscious during and after a You can be seriously injured or killed by crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, hitting things inside the vehicle harder or is much greater if you are belted. by being ejected from the vehicle. In Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I addition, anyone who is not buckled up have to wear seat belts? can strike other passengers in the vehicle. A: Airbags are supplemental systems only. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a They work with seat belts — not instead cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. of them. Whether or not an airbag is In a collision, passengers riding in these provided, all occupants still have to (Continued) buckle up to get the most protection. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 29 Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires { Warning wearing seat belts. You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your seat belt How to Wear Seat Belts Properly properly. Follow these rules for everyone's protection. There are additional things to know about seat belts and children, including smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children 0 46 or Infants and Young Children 0 47. Review and follow the rules for children in addition to the following rules. . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you (if possible). It is very important for all occupants to . Always use the correct buckle for your buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted seating position. people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing seat belts. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the There are important things to know about thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the wearing a seat belt properly. strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to Never wear the shoulder belt under both Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an become loose or twisted. arms or behind your back. armrest.

{ Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag. In a crash, pinched seat belts might not be able to provide adequate protection. Never allow seat belts to be routed under plastic trim pieces.

Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 31 Lap-Shoulder Belt position on the seat, move the seat Adjuster” later in this section for rearward or recline the seat until the instructions on use and important safety All seating positions in the vehicle have a shoulder belt retractor lock releases. information. lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable seat belt and the seat belt is not attached, see “Reinstalling the Rear Seats” under Rear Seats 0 24 for instructions on reconnecting the seat belt to the mini-buckle. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you it clicks. the shoulder belt. pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back Pull up on the latch plate to make sure It may be necessary to pull stitching on it is secure. If the belt is not long the seat belt through the latch plate to slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt 0 across you more slowly. enough, see Seat Belt Extender 35. fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. If the shoulder portion of a passenger Position the release button on the buckle belt is pulled out all the way, the child so that the seat belt could be quickly restraint locking feature may be unbuckled if necessary. engaged. See Child Restraint Systems 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height 0 49. If this occurs, let the belt go back adjuster, move it to the height that is all the way and start again. If the right for you. See “Seat belt Height locking feature stays engaged after letting the belt go back to stowed GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

32 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt Squeeze both sides of the release button is out of the way. If a door is slammed and pull outward. Then move the height against a seat belt, damage can occur to adjuster up or down to the desired position both the seat belt and the vehicle. and release the button. Seat Belt Height Adjuster After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it up or down without The vehicle has a seat belt height adjuster squeezing the release button to make sure it for the driver and front outboard passenger has locked into position. positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of Seat Belt Pretensioners the belt is on the shoulder and not falling If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact off of it. The belt should be close to, but not airbags and roof-rail airbags, it also has seat To unlatch the belt, push the button on the contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt belt pretensioners for the front outboard buckle. The belt should return to its stowed height adjustment could reduce the occupants. position. Slide the latch plate up the seat effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash. See 0 Although the seat belt pretensioners cannot belt webbing when the seat belt is not in How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 29. be seen, they are part of the seat belt use. The latch plate should rest on the assembly. They can help tighten the seat stitching on the seat belt, near the guide belts during the early stages of a moderate loop on the side wall. to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat if the threshold conditions for pretensioner belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed activation are met. And, if the vehicle has position, the retractor may lock and cannot roof-rail airbags, seat belt pretensioners can be pulled out. If this happens, pull the seat help tighten the seat belts in a side crash or belt straight out firmly to unlock the a rollover event. webbing, and then release it. If the webbing Pretensioners work only once. If the is still locked in the retractor, see your pretensioners activate in a crash, the dealer. pretensioners and probably other parts of GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 33 the vehicle’s seat belt system will need to outboard seating positions of the be replaced. See Replacing Seat Belt System four-passenger bench seats. For these Parts after a Crash 0 36. seating positions, the adjustable comfort Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while guide attaches to a loop on the outboard entering or exiting the vehicle or at any side of the seatback. time while sitting in the seat. Sitting on the Comfort Guide Installation and Removal seat belt can damage the webbing and (Pocket Style) hardware. To install: Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear seat belt comfort guides. The guides may provide added seat belt comfort for older children who have The comfort guides for the right rear outgrown booster seats and for some adults. outboard seating positions of When installed and properly adjusted, the three-passenger bench seats are stored in a comfort guide positions the shoulder belt pocket on the side of the seatback. away from the neck and head.

1. Locate the guide in a pocket on the side of the seatback.

Adjustable comfort guides are available through your dealer for the left rear outboard seating positions of the three-passenger bench seats and for the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

34 Seats and Restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and 4. Buckle, position, and release the seat it lies flat. The elastic cord must be belt as described previously in this behind the belt with the plastic guide on section. Make sure that the shoulder belt the front. crosses the shoulder. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. { Warning To remove and store the comfort guide, A seat belt that is not properly worn squeeze the belt edges together so that the may not provide the protection needed in seat belt can be removed from the guide. a crash. The person wearing the belt Slide the guide back into its storage pocket could be seriously injured. The shoulder on the side of the seatback. belt should go over the shoulder and Comfort Guide Installation and Removal across the chest. These parts of the body (Adjustable Style) 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert are best able to take belt restraining the two edges of the belt into the slots forces. { Warning of the guide. A seat belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 35 But if a seat belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child restraints. For more information on the proper use and fit of seat belt extenders see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Adjustable comfort guides are available A pregnant woman should wear a Safety System Check through your dealer for the left rear lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should outboard seating positions of the be worn as low as possible, below the Periodically check the seat belt reminder, three-passenger bench seats and for the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. seat belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, outboard seating positions of the shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), The best way to protect the fetus is to and seat belt anchorages to make sure they four-passenger bench seats. Instructions are protect the mother. When a seat belt is included with the guides. are all in working order. Look for any other worn properly, it is more likely that the loose or damaged seat belt system parts Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For that might keep a seat belt system from pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to performing properly. See your dealer to Seat belts work for everyone, including making seat belts effective is wearing them have it repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted pregnant women. Like all occupants, they properly. seat belts may not protect you in a crash. are more likely to be seriously injured if Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under they do not wear seat belts. Seat Belt Extender impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around have it replaced immediately. If a belt is you, you should use it. twisted, it may be possible to untwist by GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

36 Seats and Restraints reversing the latch plate on the webbing. New parts and repairs may be necessary If the twist cannot be corrected, ask your Warning (Continued) even if the seat belt system was not being dealer to fix it. provide adequate protection. Clean and used at the time of the crash. Make sure the seat belt reminder light is rinse seat belt webbing only with mild Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if working. See Seat Belt Reminders 0 74. soap and lukewarm water. Allow the the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the webbing to dry. Keep seat belts clean and dry. See Seat Belt airbag readiness light stays on after you Care 0 36. start the vehicle or while you are driving. Replacing Seat Belt System Parts See Airbag Readiness Light 0 74. Seat Belt Care after a Crash Keep belts clean and dry. Airbag System { Warning Seat belts should be properly cared for and The vehicle has the following airbag: maintained. A crash can damage the seat belt system . A frontal airbag for the driver in the vehicle. A damaged seat belt Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and The vehicle may have the following airbags: system may not properly protect the free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior . A frontal airbag for the front outboard person using it, resulting in serious injury hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be passenger lightly cleaned with mild soap and water. or even death in a crash. To help make sure the seat belt systems are working . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the Ensure there is not excessive dust or debris driver in the mechanism. If dust or debris exists in properly after a crash, have them . A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the the system please see the dealer. Parts may inspected and any necessary front outboard passenger need to be replaced to ensure proper replacements made as soon as possible. functionality of the system. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are After a minor crash, replacement of seat only available on vehicles equipped with { Warning belts may not be necessary. But the seat roof-rail airbags. belt assemblies that were used during any . A roof-rail airbag for the driver on vans Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing. crash may have been stressed or damaged. with single row seating It may severely weaken the webbing. In See your dealer to have the seat belt a crash, they might not be able to . A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard assemblies inspected or replaced. passenger on vans with single row (Continued) seating GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 37 . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the front outboard passenger. If the van is Airbags are designed to supplement the passenger seated directly behind the equipped with a 60/40 swing-out door, a protection provided by seat belts. Even driver on vans with two row seating single roof-rail airbag covers all three though today’s airbags are also designed to . A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard seating positions. help reduce the risk of injury from the force passenger and the passenger seated Additionally: of an inflating airbag, all airbags must directly behind the front outboard inflate very quickly to do their job. . Vehicles that have a raised or modified passenger on vans with two row seating roof — such as school buses, ambulances, Here are the most important things to know If the van is equipped with a sliding door, vehicles with adaptive equipment for about the airbag system: the roof-rail airbag for the front outboard mobility, and recreational vehicles — may passenger is separate from the roof-rail or may not be equipped with roof-rail { Warning airbag for the passenger seated directly airbags. You can be severely injured or killed in a behind the front outboard passenger. . Vehicles with a GVWR above 4 536 kg If the van is equipped with a 60/40 crash if you are not wearing your seat (10,000 lb) may be equipped with belt, even with airbags. Airbags are swing-out door, a single roof-rail airbag roof-rail airbags. covers both seating positions. designed to work with seat belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on second and third row passengers seated the trim or on an attached label near the designed to inflate in every crash. In directly behind the driver on vans with deployment opening. some crashes seat belts are the only three or more seating rows For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG is on restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 40. . A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard the center of the steering wheel for the passenger and the second and third row driver and on the instrument panel for the Wearing your seat belt during a crash passengers seated directly behind the front outboard passenger. helps reduce your chance of hitting front outboard passenger on vans with For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the things inside the vehicle or being ejected three or more seating rows word AIRBAG is on the side of the seatback from it. Airbags are “supplemental If the van is equipped with a sliding door, or side of the seat closest to the door. restraints” to the seat belts. Everyone in the roof-rail airbag for the front outboard For roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the vehicle should wear a seat belt passenger is separate from the roof-rail the ceiling or trim. properly, whether or not there is an airbag for the second and third row airbag for that person. passengers seated directly behind the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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{ Warning { Warning Where Are the Airbags? Because airbags inflate with great force Children who are up against, or very and faster than the blink of an eye, close to, any airbag when it inflates can anyone who is up against, or very close be seriously injured or killed. Always to, any airbag when it inflates can be secure children properly in the vehicle. To seriously injured or killed. Do not sit read how, see Older Children 0 46 or unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you Infants and Young Children 0 47. would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Seat belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. The seat belts and the The driver frontal airbag is in the center of front outboard passenger airbags are There is an airbag readiness light on the the steering wheel. most effective when you are sitting well instrument panel, which shows the airbag back and upright in the seat with both symbol. feet on the floor. The system checks the airbag electrical Occupants should not lean on or sleep system for malfunctions. The light tells you against the door or side windows in if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag 0 seating positions with seat-mounted side Readiness Light 74. impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 39 If the vehicle has a front outboard passenger frontal airbag, it is in the passenger side instrument panel.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has a single seating row and it If the vehicle has two seating rows, roof-rail has roof-rail airbags for the driver and front airbags for the driver, front outboard Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar outboard passenger, the roof-rail airbags are passenger, and second row outboard If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact in the ceiling above the side windows. passengers are in the ceiling above the side airbags for the driver and front outboard windows. If the vehicle has three or more passenger, they are in the sides of the seating rows, roof-rail airbags for the driver, seatbacks closest to the door. front outboard passenger, and second and third row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.

{ Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

40 Seats and Restraints electronic sensors which help the airbag inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal Warning (Continued) system determine the severity of the impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. that person causing severe injury or even impact. Deployment thresholds can vary A seat-mounted side impact airbag is death. The path of an inflating airbag with specific vehicle design. intended to inflate on the side of the vehicle must be kept clear. Do not put anything Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in that is struck. between an occupant and an airbag, and moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal The vehicle may or may not be equipped do not attach or put anything on the crashes to help reduce the potential for with roof-rail airbags. Roof-rail airbags are steering wheel hub or on or near any severe injuries mainly to the driver or front designed to inflate in moderate to severe other airbag covering. outboard passenger head and chest. side crashes depending on the location of the impact. In addition, these roof-rail Do not use seat accessories that block the Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based primarily on how fast airbags are designed to inflate during a inflation path of a seat-mounted side rollover. Roof-rail airbags are not designed impact airbag. the vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the to inflate in frontal, near-frontal, or rear Never secure anything to the roof of a impact, and how quickly the vehicle impacts. All roof-rail airbags will inflate vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a slows down. when either side of the vehicle is struck or if rope or tie‐down through any door or the sensing system predicts that the vehicle Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash window opening. If you do, the path of is about to roll over on its side. speeds depending on whether the vehicle an inflating roof-rail airbag will be hits an object straight on or at an angle, In any particular crash, no one can say blocked. and whether the object is fixed or moving, whether an airbag should have inflated rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. simply because of the vehicle damage or When Should an Airbag Inflate? repair costs. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate This vehicle is equipped with one or more during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in What Makes an Airbag Inflate? airbags. See Airbag System 0 36. Airbags are many side impacts. designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the In a deployment event, the sensing system Seat-mounted side impact airbags, specific airbag system's deployment sends an electrical signal triggering a release if equipped, are designed to inflate in threshold. Deployment thresholds are used of gas from the inflator. Gas from the moderate to severe side crashes depending to predict how severe a crash is likely to be inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to on the location of the impact. Seat-mounted in time for the airbags to inflate and help side impact airbags are not designed to restrain the occupants. The vehicle has GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 41 break out of the cover. The inflator, the But airbags would not help in many types windshield or being able to steer the airbag, and related hardware are all part of of collisions, primarily because the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from the airbag module. occupant's motion is not toward those leaving the vehicle. airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? For airbag locations, see Where Are the 0 Airbags? 0 38. 40. { Warning Airbags should never be regarded as When an airbag inflates, there may be How Does an Airbag Restrain? anything more than a supplement to seat dust in the air. This dust could cause In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal belts. breathing problems for people with a collisions, even belted occupants can contact history of asthma or other breathing the steering wheel or the instrument panel. What Will You See after an trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the In moderate to severe side collisions, even Airbag Inflates? vehicle should get out as soon as it is belted occupants can contact the inside of After frontal and seat-mounted side impact safe to do so. If you have breathing the vehicle. airbags (if equipped) inflate, they quickly problems but cannot get out of the Airbags supplement the protection provided deflate, so quickly that some people may vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get by seat belts by distributing the force of the not even realize the airbags inflated. fresh air by opening a window or a door. impact more evenly over the Roof-rail airbags (if equipped) may still be at If you experience breathing problems occupant's body. least partially inflated for some time after following an airbag deployment, you they inflate. Some components of the airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are should seek medical attention. module may be hot for several minutes. For designed to help contain the head and chest location of the airbags, see Where Are the The vehicle has a feature that may of occupants in the outboard seating Airbags? 0 38. automatically unlock the doors (if equipped positions in the first, second, and third rows, with power door locks), turn on the interior if equipped. The rollover capable roof-rail The parts of the airbag that come into lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut airbags are designed to help reduce the risk contact with you may be warm, but not too off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. of full or partial ejection in rollover events, hot to touch. There may be some smoke The feature may also activate, without although no system can prevent all such and dust coming from the vents in the airbag inflation, after an event that exceeds ejections. deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the a predetermined threshold. After turning the ignition off and then on again, the fuel system will return to normal operation; the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

42 Seats and Restraints doors can be locked, the interior lamps can If you do not get them, the airbag be turned off, and the hazard warning system will not be there to help protect flashers can be turned off using the controls you in another crash. A new system will for those features. If any of these systems include airbag modules and possibly other are damaged in the crash they may not parts. The service manual for the vehicle operate as normal. covers the need to replace other parts. . The vehicle has a crash sensing and { Warning diagnostic module which records A crash severe enough to inflate the information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 0 271 and airbags may have also damaged 0 important functions in the vehicle, such Event Data Recorders 272. as the fuel system, brake and steering . Let only qualified technicians work on the systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears airbag systems. Improper service can United States to be drivable after a moderate crash, mean that an airbag system will not work there may be concealed damage that properly. See your dealer for service. could make it difficult to safely operate Airbag On-Off Switch the vehicle. If the instrument panel has one of the Use caution if you should attempt to switches pictured in the following restart the engine after a crash has illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off occurred. switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the front outboard passenger In many crashes severe enough to inflate airbag. No other airbag is affected by the the airbag, windshields are broken by airbag on-off switch. vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag. Canada . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 43 This switch should only be turned to the Medical Condition. A passenger has a OFF position if the person in the front medical condition which, according to his or outboard passenger position is a member of her physician: a passenger risk group identified by the . Causes the passenger airbag to pose a national government as follows: special risk for the passenger; and Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must . Makes the potential harm from the ride in the front seat because: passenger airbag in a crash greater than . My vehicle has no rear seat; the potential harm from turning off the . My vehicle has a rear seat too small to airbag and allowing the passenger, even if accommodate a rear-facing infant seat; or belted, to hit the instrument panel or windshield in a crash. . The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant's physician, makes { Warning United States it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can If the front outboard passenger frontal constantly monitor the child's condition. airbag is turned off for a person who is Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride not in a risk group identified by the in the front seat because: national government, that person will not have the extra protection of an airbag. In . My vehicle has no rear seat; a crash, the airbag will not be able to . Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the inflate and help protect the person sitting rear seat(s) whenever possible, children there. Do not turn off the front outboard ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the passenger frontal airbag unless the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of my vehicle; or person sitting there is in a risk group. . The child has a medical condition which, according to the child's physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the Canada front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child's condition. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

44 Seats and Restraints To turn off the front outboard passenger To turn the front outboard passenger airbag frontal airbag, insert the ignition key into on again, insert the ignition key into the the airbag on-off switch, push in, and move airbag on-off switch, push in, and move the the switch to the OFF position. switch to the ON position. The airbag off light will come on and stay The front outboard passenger frontal airbag on to let you know the front outboard is now enabled, and may inflate. See Airbag passenger airbag is off. See Airbag On-Off On-Off Light 0 75. Light 0 75. The front outboard passenger airbag will remain off until you turn it back Servicing the Airbag-Equipped on again. Vehicle { Warning Airbags affect how the vehicle should be United States serviced. There are parts of the airbag If the airbag readiness light ever comes system in several places around the vehicle. on and stays on, it means that Your dealer and the service manual have something may be wrong with the airbag information about servicing the vehicle and system. For example, the front outboard the airbag system. To purchase a service passenger frontal airbag could inflate manual, see Publication Ordering even though the airbag on-off switch is Information 0 269. turned off. { Warning To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is Airbag Readiness Light 0 74 for more turned off and the battery is information, including important safety disconnected, an airbag can still inflate information. during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag Canada when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Your dealer and the service manual have Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) information about the location of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service modules and sensors, sensing and diagnostic broken airbag coverings, have the airbag procedures, and make sure the person module, and airbag wiring along with the covering and/or airbag module replaced. performing work for you is qualified to proper replacement procedures. For the location of the airbags, see Where 0 do so. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, Are the Airbags? 38. See your dealer see Different Size Tires and Wheels 0 224 for for service. Adding Equipment to the additional important information. Replacing Airbag System Parts Airbag-Equipped Vehicle If the vehicle must be modified because you have a disability and have questions about after a Crash Adding accessories that change the vehicle's whether the modifications will affect the frame, bumper system, height, front end, vehicle's airbag system, or if you have { Warning or side sheet metal may keep the airbag questions about whether the airbag system system from working properly. A crash can damage the airbag systems will be affected if the vehicle is modified for in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system The operation of the airbag system can also any other reason, call Customer Assistance. may not properly protect you and your be affected by changing, including See Customer Assistance Offices 0 264. improperly repairing or replacing, any parts passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in of the following: Airbag System Check serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are . Airbag system, including airbag modules, The airbag system does not need regularly front or side impact sensors, sensing and working properly after a crash, have scheduled maintenance or replacement. them inspected and any necessary diagnostic module, or airbag wiring Make sure the airbag readiness light is replacements made as soon as possible. . Front seats, including stitching, seams or working. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 74. zippers Caution If an airbag inflates, you will need to . Seat belts replace airbag system parts. See your dealer . Steering wheel, instrument panel, ceiling If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, for service. trim, or pillar garnish trim or broken, the airbag may not work . Inner door seals, including speakers properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

46 Seats and Restraints If the airbag readiness light stays on after . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the be worn over the abdomen, which could the vehicle is started or comes on when you knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, cause severe or even fatal internal are driving, the airbag system may not work continue. If no, return to the booster seat. injuries in a crash. properly. Have the vehicle serviced right . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the 0 Also see “Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides” away. See Airbag Readiness Light 74. shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 31. continue. If no, try using the rear seat Child Restraints belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear According to accident statistics, children are Seat Belt Comfort Guides” under safer when properly restrained in a rear Older Children Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 31. If a comfort guide seating position. is not available, or if the shoulder belt In a crash, children who are not buckled up still does not rest on the shoulder, then can strike other people who are buckled up, return to the booster seat. or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the children need to use seat belts properly. hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. { Warning . Can proper seat belt fit be maintained for Never allow more than one child to wear the length of the trip? If yes, continue. the same seat belt. The seat belt cannot If no, return to the booster seat. properly spread the impact forces. In a Q: What is the proper way to wear seat crash, they can be crushed together and belts? seriously injured. A seat belt must be A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder used by only one person at a time. Older children who have outgrown booster belt and get the additional restraint a seats should wear the vehicle’s seat belts. shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The manufacturer instructions that come The lap belt should fit snugly below the with the booster seat state the weight and hips, just touching the top of the thighs. height limitations for that booster. Use a This applies belt force to the child's booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until pelvic bones in a crash. It should never the child passes the fit test below: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Warning (Continued) tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child’s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child’s neck, the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it. { Warning Infants and Young Children Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play Never allow a child to wear the seat belt Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This with the seat belts. shoulder belt under both arms or behind includes infants and all other children. their back. A child can be seriously Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, Every time infants and young children ride injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder in vehicles, they should have the protection belt properly. In a crash, the child would for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United provided by appropriate child restraints. not be restrained by the shoulder belt. States and in every Canadian province says Neither the vehicle's seat belt system nor its The child could move too far forward children up to some age must be restrained airbag system is designed for them. increasing the chance of head and neck while in a vehicle. Children who are not restrained properly can injury. The child might also slide under strike other people, or can be thrown out of the lap belt. The belt force would then be { Warning the vehicle. applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The Children can be seriously injured or shoulder belt should go over the shoulder strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped and across the chest. around their neck. The shoulder belt can (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

48 Seats and Restraints There are three basic types of child { Warning { Warning restraints: Never hold an infant or a child while Children who are up against, or very . Forward-facing child restraints riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an close to, any airbag when it inflates can . Rear-facing child restraints infant or a child will become so heavy it be seriously injured or killed. Never put a . Belt-positioning booster seats is not possible to hold it during a crash. rear-facing child restraint in the front For example, in a crash at only outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child The proper child restraint for your child 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to depends on their size, weight, and age, and also on whether the child restraint is will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) secure a forward-facing child restraint in compatible with the vehicle in which it will force on a person's arms. An infant or a rear seat. If you must secure a be used. child should be secured in an appropriate forward-facing child restraint in the front child restraint. outboard seat, always move the front For each type of child restraint, there are passenger seat as far back as it will go. many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the child restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The instruction manual that is provided with the child restraint states the weight and height limitations for that particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of child restraints available for children with special needs.

Child restraints are devices used to restrain, seat, or position children in the vehicle and are sometimes called child seats or car seats. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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{ Warning Child Restraint Systems To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.

{ Warning A young child's hip bones are still so Forward-Facing Child Restraint small that the vehicle seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint provides should. Instead, it may settle up around restraint for the child's body with the the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt A rear-facing child restraint provides harness. would apply force on a body area that is restraint with the seating surface against unprotected by any bony structure. This the back of the infant. alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. The harness system holds the infant in place To reduce the risk of serious or fatal and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant injuries during a crash, young children positioned in the restraint. should always be secured in an appropriate child restraint. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in 2. Instruction manual provided with the the Vehicle child restraint 3. This vehicle owner's manual { Warning The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or killed important, so if they are not available, in a crash if the child restraint is not obtain a replacement copy from the properly secured in the vehicle. Secure manufacturer. the child restraint properly in the vehicle Keep in mind that an unsecured child using the vehicle seat belt or LATCH restraint can move around in a collision or system, following the instructions that sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. came with that child restraint and the Be sure to properly secure any child Booster Seats instructions in this manual. restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. To help reduce the chance of injury, the A belt-positioning booster seat is used for In some areas Certified Child Passenger child restraint must be secured in the children who have outgrown their Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to vehicle. Child restraints must be secured in forward-facing child restraint. Boosters are inspect and demonstrate how to correctly vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's use and install child restraints. In the U.S., portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the seat belt system until the child is large refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and enough for the vehicle seat belts to fit Administration (NHTSA) website to locate Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 52 for properly without a booster seat. See the the nearest child safety seat inspection 0 more information. Children can be seat belt fit test in Older Children 46. station. For CPST availability in Canada, endangered in a crash if the child restraint is check with Transport Canada or the not properly secured in the vehicle. Provincial Ministry of Transportation office. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the following: 1. Instruction labels provided on the child restraint GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 51 Securing the Child Within the Child Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt Warning (Continued) Restraint in the Front Seat) 0 60 for more information, including important safety Secure rear-facing child restraints in a { Warning information. rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in A child can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the in a crash if the child is not properly front. This is because the risk to the the front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as far back as it secured in the child restraint. Secure the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. child properly following the instructions will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. that came with that child restraint. { Warning When securing a child restraint with the A child in a rear-facing child restraint can Where to Put the Restraint seat belts in a rear seat position, study the be seriously injured or killed if the front According to accident statistics, children and instructions that came with the child outboard passenger airbag inflates. This is restraint to make sure it is compatible with infants are safer when properly restrained in because the back of the rear-facing child an appropriate child restraint secured in a this vehicle. restraint would be very close to the rear seating position. inflating airbag. A child in a Child restraints and booster seats vary Whenever possible, children aged 12 and forward-facing child restraint can be considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. under should be secured in a rear seating seriously injured or killed if the front Do not install a child restraint in any rear position. outboard passenger airbag inflates and seating position where it cannot be installed If a child restraint is secured in the front the passenger seat is in a forward securely. outboard passenger seat, and the vehicle position. has a switch on the instrument panel to Depending on where you place the child Even if the airbag switch has turned off manually turn off the front outboard restraint and the size of the child restraint, passenger airbag, see Airbag On-Off Switch the front outboard passenger frontal you may not be able to access adjacent seat 0 42 and airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can belts or LATCH anchors for additional Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt guarantee that an airbag will not deploy passengers or child restraints. Adjacent in the Rear Seat) 0 58 or under some unusual circumstance, even seating positions should not be used if the though it is turned off. child restraint prevents access to or (Continued) interferes with the routing of the seat belt. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

52 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that Lower Anchors and Tethers for Make sure to follow the instructions that will accommodate a rear-facing child came with the child restraint, and also the restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should Children (LATCH System) instructions in this manual. not be installed in the vehicle, even if the The LATCH system secures a child restraint When installing a child restraint with a top airbag is off. during driving or in a crash. LATCH tether, you must also use either the lower The seat in front of an installed child attachments on the child restraint are used anchors or the seat belts to properly secure restraint should be adjusted to ensure to attach the child restraint to the anchors the child restraint. A child restraint must proper installation according to the child in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed never be attached using only the top tether. restraint manual. to make installation of a child restraint easier. For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child Wherever a child restraint is installed, be restraint where the combined weight of the sure to follow the instructions that came In order to use the LATCH system in your child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), with the child restraint and secure the child vehicle, you need a child restraint that has use either the lower LATCH anchorages with restraint properly. LATCH attachments. LATCH-compatible the top tether anchorage, or the seat belt rear-facing and forward-facing child seats can Keep in mind that an unsecured child with the top tether anchorage. Where the be properly installed using either the LATCH combined weight of the child and restraint restraint can move around in a collision or anchors or the vehicle’s seat belts. Do not sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. are greater than 29.5 kg (65 lb), use the seat use both the seat belts and the LATCH belt with the top tether anchorage only. Be sure to properly secure any child anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or restraint in the vehicle — even when no forward-facing child seat. child is in it. Booster seats use the vehicle’s seat belts to secure the child and the booster seat. If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap-shoulder belt on the child. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 53 Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X the Child + Child LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt and Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor Rear-Facing Child Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) XX Restraint Rear-Facing Child Greater than X Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb) Forward-Facing Child Up to 29.5 kg (65 lb) XX Restraint Forward-Facing Child Greater than X Restraint 29.5 kg (65 lb)

See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Child restraints built after March 2014 will secure the child restraint. See Securing Child Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 58 or be labeled with the specific child weight up Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt to which the LATCH system can be used to Seat) 0 58 or in the Front Seat) 0 60. install the restraint. Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt 0 The following explains how to attach a child in the Front Seat) 60. restraint with these attachments in the vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions have lower anchors. In this case, the seat belt must be used (with top tether where available) to GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

54 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure the top the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top each LATCH seating position that will tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The accommodate a child restraint with lower top tether attachment hook (2) on the child attachments (2). restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Second, Third, and Fourth Row with The child restraint may have a single Three-Passenger Seat tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment hook (2) to secure i : Seating positions with top tether the top tether to the anchor. anchors. Some child restraints that have a top tether j : Seating positions with two lower are designed for use with or without the anchors. top tether being attached. Others require GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 55 See the information following for installing a fourth or fifth row seat, it must be secured child restraint with a top tether in the using the vehicle seat belts. See Securing second, third, and fourth row center Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the positions. Rear Seat) 0 58 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt Never install two top tethers using the same 0 top tether anchor. in the Front Seat) 60.

Second, Third, and Fourth Row with Three-Passenger Seat — Passenger Van There are two top tether anchors in the second, third, and fourth row three-passenger seats. To install a child restraint in the rear driver-side seating Front Passenger Position Front Passenger Position positions, use anchor point (1). To install a child restraint in the rear passenger-side i There is a top tether anchor for the front : Seating positions with top tether seating positions, use anchor point (2). passenger position with a front passenger anchors. To install a child restraint in the rear center seat. The anchor is at the rear of the seat The second, third, and fourth row with seating positions, use anchor point (2). Never cushion on the right front passenger seat. three-passenger seats have exposed metal install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. Do not secure a child restraint in a position lower anchors in the crease between the without a top tether anchor if a national or seatback and the seat cushion. If the vehicle is equipped with a local law requires that the top tether be four-passenger fourth or fifth row seat, it does not have upper or lower anchors. If a child restraint is placed in the four-passenger GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

56 Seats and Restraints attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) tether must be attached. anchor. Attaching more than one child tighten the belt behind the child restraint According to accident statistics, children and restraint to a single anchor could cause after the child restraint has been infants are safer when properly restrained in the anchor or attachment to come loose installed. a child restraint system or infant restraint or even break during a crash. A child or system secured in a rear seating position. others could be injured. See Where to Put the Restraint 0 51 for Caution additional information. Do not let the LATCH attachments rub { Warning against the vehicle’s seat belts. This may Securing a Child Restraint Designed for damage these parts. If necessary, move the LATCH System Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped buckled seat belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. { Warning around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is Do not fold the rear seatback when the A child could be seriously injured or killed locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is seat is occupied. Do not fold the empty in a crash if the child restraint is not pulled all the way out of the retractor. rear seat with a seat belt buckled. This properly attached to the vehicle using It unlocks when the shoulder belt is could damage the seat belt or the seat. either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle allowed to go all the way back into the Unbuckle and return the seat belt to its seat belt. Follow the instructions that retractor, but it cannot do this if it is stowed position, before folding the seat. came with the child restraint and the wrapped around a child’s neck. If the instructions in this manual. shoulder belt is locked and tightened If you need to secure more than one child around a child’s neck, the only way to restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put loosen the belt is to cut it. the Restraint 0 51. { Warning Buckle any unused seat belts behind the 1. Attach and tighten the lower To reduce the risk of serious or fatal child restraint so children cannot reach attachments to the lower anchors. If the injuries during a crash, do not attach child restraint does not have lower them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way more than one child restraint to a single attachments or the desired seating out of the retractor to set the lock, and (Continued) position does not have lower anchors, (Continued) secure the child restraint with the top GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 57 tether and the seat belt. Refer to the 2.3. Route and tighten the top tether If the position you are using does child restraint manufacturer instructions according to your child restraint not have a headrest or head and the instructions in this manual. instructions and the following restraint and you are using a dual 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the instructions: tether, route the tether over the desired seating position. seatback. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint If the position you are using does instructions and the following steps: not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. tether, route the tether over the 2.2. For the second, third, and fourth seatback. row with three-passenger seats If the position you are using has an only, in the rear driver-side seating integrated headrest or head positions, use anchor point (1). For restraint and you are using a dual the rear passenger-side seating tether, route the tether around the positions, use anchor point (2). headrest or head restraint. For the center seating positions, use anchor point (2). Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

58 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children After a Crash (LATCH System) 0 52 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a { Warning child restraint is secured in the vehicle using A crash can damage the LATCH system in a seat belt and it uses a top tether, see the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 0 may not properly secure the child (LATCH System) 52 for top tether anchor restraint, resulting in serious injury or locations. even death in a crash. To help make sure Do not secure a child seat in a position the LATCH system is working properly without a top tether anchor if a national or after a crash, see your dealer to have the local law requires that the top tether be If the position you are using has an system inspected and any necessary anchored, or if the instructions that come integrated headrest or head replacements made as soon as possible. with the child restraint say that the top restraint and you are using a single tether must be anchored. tether, route the tether over the If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it In Canada, the law requires that headrest or head restraint. was being used during a crash, new LATCH forward-facing child restraints have a top system parts may be needed. 3. Before placing a child in the child tether, and that the tether be attached. restraint, make sure it is securely held in New parts and repairs may be necessary If the child restraint or vehicle seat position place. To check, grasp the child restraint even if the LATCH system was not being does not have the LATCH system, you will at the LATCH path and attempt to move used at the time of the crash. be using the seat belt to secure the child it side to side and back and forth. There restraint. Be sure to follow the instructions should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of Securing Child Restraints (With that came with the child restraint. movement for proper installation. the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) If more than one child restraint needs to be When securing a child restraint with the installed in the rear seat, be sure to read seat belts in a rear seat position, study the Where to Put the Restraint 0 51. instructions that came with the child 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 59 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the the retractor to set the lock. When the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion retractor lock is set, the belt can be of the belt to tighten the lap portion of tightened but not pulled out of the the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back retractor. into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until helpful to use your knee to push down it clicks. on the child restraint as you tighten Position the release button on the the belt. buckle, away from the child restraint, so Try to pull the belt out of the retractor that the seat belt could be quickly to make sure the retractor is locked. unbuckled if necessary. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

60 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, outboard passenger frontal airbag. See follow the child restraint manufacturer's Airbag On-Off Switch 0 42 for more Warning (Continued) instructions regarding the use of the top information, including important safety Secure rear-facing child restraints in a tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers information. rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you 0 for Children (LATCH System) 52. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the secure a forward-facing child restraint in 7. Before placing a child in the child front. This is because the risk to the the front outboard passenger seat, restraint, make sure it is securely held in rear-facing child is so great if the airbag always move the seat as far back as it place. To check, grasp the child restraint deploys. will go. It is better to secure the child at the seat belt path and attempt to restraint in a rear seat. move it side to side and back and forth. { Warning When the child restraint is properly A child in a rear-facing child restraint can installed, there should be no more than { Warning 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger airbag inflates. This is If the airbag readiness light ever comes To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the because the back of the rear-facing child on and stays on, it means that vehicle seat belt and let it return to the restraint would be very close to the something may be wrong with the airbag stowed position. If the top tether is attached inflating airbag. A child in a system. For example, the front outboard to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. forward-facing child restraint can be passenger frontal airbag could inflate Securing Child Restraints (With seriously injured or killed if the front even though the airbag on-off switch is the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) outboard passenger airbag inflates and turned off. the passenger seat is in a forward To help avoid injury to yourself or others, This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a position. have the vehicle serviced right away. See safer place to secure a forward-facing child Airbag Readiness Light 0 74 for more restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint Even if the airbag switch has turned off 0 51. the front outboard passenger frontal information, including important safety airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can information. There may be a switch on the instrument guarantee that an airbag will not deploy panel that you can use to turn off the front under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Seats and Restraints 61 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that When the airbag off switch has turned Position the release button on the will accommodate a rear-facing child off the front outboard passenger frontal buckle, away from the child restraint, so restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should airbag, the off indicator in the airbag off that the seat belt could be quickly not be installed in the vehicle, even if the light should light and stay lit when you unbuckled if necessary. airbag is off. start the vehicle. See Airbag On-Off Light 0 If the child restraint uses a top tether, see 75. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. (LATCH System) 0 52 for top tether anchor 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap locations. and shoulder portions of the vehicle seat Do not secure a child restraint in a position belt through or around the child without a top tether anchor if a national or restraint. The child restraint instructions local law requires that the top tether be will show you how. anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of tether, and that the tether be attached. the retractor to set the lock. When the When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure retractor lock is set, the belt can be the child restraint in this position, follow the tightened but not pulled out of the instructions that came with the child retractor. restraint and the following instructions: 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. Move the seat upward or the 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until seatback to an upright position, it clicks. if needed, to get a tight installation of the child restraint. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

62 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the to make sure the retractor is locked. vehicle seat belt and let it return to the If the retractor is not locked, repeat stowed position. If the top tether is attached Steps 5 and 6. to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat If you turned the airbag off with the switch, and the child restraint manufacturer turn on the front outboard passenger airbag recommends using a top tether anchor, when you remove the child restraint from attach the top tether to the top tether the vehicle unless the person who will be anchor. Refer to the instructions that sitting there is a member of a passenger came with the child restraint and to airbag risk group. See Airbag On-Off Switch Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 0 42 for more information, including (LATCH System) 0 52. important safety information. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the 8. Before placing a child in the child child restraint, pull the shoulder portion restraint, make sure it is securely held in of the belt to tighten the lap portion of place. To check, grasp the child restraint the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back at the seat belt path and attempt to into the retractor. When installing a move it side to side and back and forth. forward-facing child restraint, it may be When the child restraint is properly helpful to use your knee to push down installed, there should be no more than on the child restraint as you tighten 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. the belt. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Storage 63 Storage Storage Compartments Additional Storage Features Storage Compartments { Warning Cargo Tie-Downs Storage Compartments ...... 63 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in Front Storage ...... 63 storage compartments. In a crash, these Additional Storage Features objects may cause the cover to open and Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 63 could result in injury. Front Storage

If equipped, there are six cargo tie-downs in the cargo area that can be used to secure cargo. Do not apply a total load of more than 5 000 N (1,124 lbs of force) to a single cargo tie-down when securing cargo. If equipped, the front storage compartment See Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. is at the center of the instrument panel extension near the floor. To open, pull up on the latch. There may also be storage compartments on the inside of each front door. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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{ Warning { Warning The child restraint top tether strap may Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo be damaged by contact with items in the area. It is extremely dangerous to ride in cargo area. Your child could be seriously the cargo area of a vehicle. In a collision, injured or killed in a collision if the top people riding in these areas are more tether strap is damaged. Properly secure likely to be seriously injured or killed. all cargo. Do not allow people to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with { Warning seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in the vehicle is in a seat and using a seat Properly secure all cargo with ropes or belt properly. straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. Use suitable ropes or straps to secure cargo. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 65 Brake System Warning Light ...... 77 Controls Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...... 78 Steering Wheel Adjustment Controls Tow/Haul Mode Light ...... 78 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...... 65 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . 79 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 66 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 79 Horn ...... 67 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 79 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...... 67 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Compass ...... 67 Light ...... 79 Clock ...... 69 Tire Pressure Light ...... 80 Power Outlets ...... 69 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 80 Cigarette Lighter ...... 70 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 80 Ashtrays ...... 70 Security Light ...... 81 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators High-Beam On Light ...... 81 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Cruise Control Light ...... 81 Indicators ...... 70 Information Displays Instrument Cluster ...... 71 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...... 81 For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, the Speedometer ...... 71 lever is located on the left side of the Odometer ...... 71 Vehicle Messages steering column. Trip Odometer ...... 71 Vehicle Messages ...... 85 Fuel Gauge ...... 71 Engine Power Messages ...... 85 To adjust the steering wheel: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 72 Vehicle Speed Messages ...... 86 1. Pull the lever to move the steering Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 73 wheel up or down into a comfortable Voltmeter Gauge ...... 73 Vehicle Personalization position. Vehicle Personalization ...... 86 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 74 2. Release the lever to lock the steering Airbag Readiness Light ...... 74 wheel in place. Airbag On-Off Light ...... 75 Charging System Light ...... 76 Do not adjust the steering wheel while Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check driving. Engine Light) ...... 76 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

66 Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio 3. Press and release w or c / x to To select preset or favorite radio stations: scroll up or down the list. Press and release w or c / x to go to . To select a folder, press and hold w the next or previous radio station stored as , or press ¨ when the folder is a preset or favorite. highlighted. . To go back further in the folder list, CD press and hold c / x. To select tracks on a CD: b / g : Press to silence the vehicle Press and release w or c / x to go to speakers only. Press again to turn the the next or previous track. sound on. Selecting Tracks on an iPod or USB Device For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar 1. Press and hold w or c / x while systems, press and hold for longer than listening to a song until the contents of two seconds to interact with those systems. If equipped, some audio controls can be 0 adjusted at the steering wheel. the current folder appear on the See Bluetooth 112 and infotainment display. OnStar Overview 0 273, if equipped. : Press to go to the next favorite radio w SRCE : Press to switch between the radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod 2. Press and release w or c / x to and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the front or USB device. scroll up or down the list, then press and hold w , or press ¨ to play the auxiliary. / : Press to go to the previous c x highlighted track. : Press to go to the next radio station favorite radio station, track on a CD, ¨ while in AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. or folder on an iPod or USB device. Also Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device press to reject an incoming call or end a 1. Press and hold w or c / x while If equipped with a CD player or USB port: current call. listening to a song until the contents of Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter the current folder appear on the while sourced to the CD. infotainment display. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when 2. Press and hold / to go back to c x navigating folders on an iPod or USB device. the previous folder list. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 67 While listening to a CD, press and hold ¨ to 6 : Use to adjust the delay time between Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades quickly move forward through the tracks. wipes. Turn the band up for more frequent before using them. If frozen to the Release to stop on the desired track. wipes or down for less frequent wipes. windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced. + e : Press to increase volume. d : Fast wipes. Windshield Washer − e : Press to decrease volume. a : Slow wipes. The windshield wiper paddle is on top of the Horn 9 : Use to turn the wipers off. turn signal lever. Press the horn symbol on the steering When driving during the day and the wipers L : Push the paddle to spray washer fluid wheel to sound the horn. are activated, the headlamps automatically on the windshield. The wipers will clear the turn on after completing eight wipe cycles. window and then either stop or return to Windshield Wiper/Washer the preset speed. { Warning In freezing weather, do not use the Compass washer until the windshield is warmed. This vehicle may have a compass in the Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice Driver Information Center (DIC). on the windshield, blocking your vision. Compass Zone Your dealer will set the correct zone for The lever is on the left side of the steering { Warning your location. column. Before driving the vehicle, always clear Under certain circumstances, such as during Turn the band with N on it to select the snow and ice from the hood, windshield, a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be wiper speed. roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all necessary to compensate for compass lamps and windows. Reduced visibility 8 : Use for a single wipe. Hold the band variance by resetting the zone through the on z , then release. For several wipes, from snow and ice buildup could lead to DIC if the zone is not set correctly. a crash. hold the band on z longer. Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

68 Instruments and Controls to the zone where you live, the compass 3. Press V to scroll through and select the other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, may give false readings. The compass must appropriate variance zone. move the magnetic item, then turn on the be set to the variance zone in which the 3 vehicle and calibrate the compass. vehicle is traveling. 4. Press until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in To calibrate the compass, use the following To adjust for compass variance, use the the DIC. procedure: following procedure: 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the Compass Calibration Procedure Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure compass. See “Compass Calibration 1. Before calibrating the compass, make 1. Do not set the compass zone when the Procedure” following. sure the compass zone is set to the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the Compass Calibration variance zone in which the vehicle is vehicle is in P (Park). located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) The compass can be manually calibrated. Procedure” earlier in this section. Press T until PRESS V TO CHANGE Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically COMPASS ZONE displays. clean and safe location, such as an open Do not operate any switches such as parking lot, where driving the vehicle in window, climate controls, seats, etc. circles is not a danger. It is suggested to during the calibration procedure. calibrate away from tall buildings, utility 2. Press T until PRESS V TO CALIBRATE wires, manhole covers, or other industrial COMPASS displays. structures, if possible. 3. Press V to start the compass calibration. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, 4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE the compass should be calibrated. IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight If the DIC display does not show a heading, circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to for example, N for North, or the heading complete the calibration. The DIC will does not change after making turns, there display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few may be a strong magnetic field interfering seconds when the calibration is with the compass. Such interference may be complete. The DIC display will then 2. Find the vehicle's current location and caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone return to PRESS V TO CALIBRATE variance zone number on the map. antenna mount, a magnetic emergency COMPASS. light, magnetic note pad holder, or any Zones 1 through 15 are available. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 69 H Clock 3. Press again to apply the selected Caution default, or let the screen time out. Setting the Time or Date Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the 1. With the radio on, press H and the HR, Power Outlets vehicle is off will drain the battery. MIN, MM, DD, and YYYY (hour, minute, Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct Current month, day, and year) display. Always unplug electrical equipment when The accessory power outlets can be used to not in use and do not plug in equipment 2. Press the softkey under any one of the plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell that exceeds the maximum 20 amp tabs to be changed. Every time the phone or an MP3 player. rating. softkey is pressed again, the time or the date if selected, increases by one. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets on the instrument panel. When adding electrical equipment, be sure Another way to increase the time or to follow the proper installation instructions date is to press ¨ SEEK or \ FWD Remove the cover to access and replace included with the equipment. See Add-On (forward). when not in use. Electrical Equipment 0 176. 3. To decrease, press © SEEK or s REV. Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet Caution Turn the f knob, on the upper right side and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. Hanging heavy equipment from the of the radio, to adjust the selected If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. power outlet can cause damage not setting. covered by the vehicle warranty. The Changing the Time or Date Default Settings { Warning power outlets are designed for accessory 1. With the radio on, press H and then the Power is always supplied to the outlets. power plugs only, such as cell phone softkey under the forward arrow that is Do not leave electrical equipment charge cords. currently displayed on the infotainment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use display until the time 12H (hour) and 24H because the vehicle could catch fire and Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating (hour), and the date MM/DD (month and cause injury or death. Current day) and DD/MM (day and month) are This power outlet can be used to plug in displayed. electrical equipment that uses a maximum 2. Press the softkey under the desired limit of 150 watts. option. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

70 Instruments and Controls . Medical equipment The 110/120 volt power outlet is on the Caution (Continued) instrument panel. Cigarette Lighter them and possibly damage the vehicle. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to Never put flammable items in the show it is in use. The light comes on when If equipped with a cigarette lighter, to heat, the ignition is on, equipment requiring less push it in all the way and let go. When it is ashtray. than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, ready for use, it will pop back out by itself. and no system fault is detected. Do not use the lighter to plug in accessory Warning Lights, Gauges, and The indicator light does not come on when devices. Use the power outlets provided. Indicators the ignition is off, or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet. Caution Warning lights and gauges can signal that Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is something is wrong before it becomes If equipment is connected using more than serious enough to cause an expensive repair heating does not let the lighter back 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a or replacement. Paying attention to the protection circuit shuts off the power supply away from the heating element when it warning lights and gauges could prevent and the indicator light turns off. To reset is hot. Damage from overheating can injury. the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back occur to the lighter or heating element, in or turn the Retained Accessory Power or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a Some warning lights come on briefly when (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained cigarette lighter in while it is heating. the engine is started to indicate they are Accessory Power (RAP) 0 138. working. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, The power outlet is not designed for the Ashtrays or when one of the gauges shows there following, and may not work properly if If equipped with a removable ashtray, it can may be a problem, check the section that they are plugged in: be placed into the front floor console explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs . Equipment with high initial peak wattage, cupholder. Open the cover to use. can be costly and even dangerous. such as compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools Caution . Other equipment requiring an extremely If papers, pins, or other flammable items stable power supply, such as are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or microcomputer-controlled electric blankets other smoking materials could ignite and touch sensor lamps (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 71 Instrument Cluster Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. Trip Odometer The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 81. Fuel Gauge

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1. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 72 If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the 2. Speedometer 0 71 Duramax diesel supplement for more 3. Voltmeter Gauge 0 73 information. 4. Fuel Gauge 0 71 5. Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 81 Speedometer 6. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in Metric 0 73 kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

72 Instruments and Controls was half full, but it actually took a little more, or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner, speeding up or braking. . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

English English When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil indicates about how much fuel is left in pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) the tank. or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is There is an arrow near the fuel gauge running. pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, door is on. outside temperature and oil viscosity, but When the indicator nears empty, the low readings above the low pressure zone fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel indicate the normal operating range. left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon. A reading in the low pressure zone may be Here are three things that some owners ask Metric caused by a dangerously low oil level or about. None of these show a problem with other problem causing low oil pressure. the fuel gauge: . It takes a little more, or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Caution Engine Coolant Temperature This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Lack of proper engine oil maintenance Gauge It also provides an indicator of how hard the can damage the engine. Driving with the vehicle is working. During a majority of the engine oil low can also damage the operation, the gauge will read 100 °C (210 °F) engine. The repairs would not be covered or less. If the vehicle is pulling a load or by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil going up hills, it is normal for the level as soon as possible. Add oil if temperature to fluctuate and approach the required, but if the oil level is within the 122 °C (250 °F) mark. If the gauge reaches operating range and the oil pressure is the 125 °C (260 °F) mark, it indicates that the still low, have the vehicle serviced. cooling system is working beyond its Always follow the maintenance schedule capacity. for changing engine oil. See Engine Overheating 0 194. Voltmeter Gauge Metric

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74 Instruments and Controls When the engine is not running, but the Seat Belt Reminders and diagnostic module. For more ignition is on, this gauge shows the information on the airbag system, see battery's state of charge in DC volts. Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light Airbag System 0 36. When the engine is running, the gauge There is a seat belt reminder light on the shows the condition of the charging system. instrument cluster. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and The airbag readiness light comes on for the engine is left at an idle for an extended several seconds when the vehicle is started. period. This condition is normal since the When the vehicle is started, this light If the light does not come on then, have it charging system is not able to provide full flashes and a chime may come on to remind fixed immediately. power at engine idle. As engine speeds are the driver to fasten their seat belt. Then the increased, this condition should correct itself light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. { Warning as higher engine speeds allow the charging This cycle may continue several times if the system to create maximum power. If the airbag readiness light stays on driver remains or becomes unbuckled while after the vehicle is started or comes on The vehicle can be only driven for a short the vehicle is moving. while driving, it means the airbag system time with the reading in either warning If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the might not be working properly. The zone. If it must be driven, turn off all light nor the chime comes on. airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in unnecessary accessories. a crash, or they could even inflate Readings in either warning zone indicate a Airbag Readiness Light without a crash. To help avoid injury, possible problem in the electrical system. This light shows if there is an electrical have the vehicle serviced right away. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as problem with the airbag system. The system possible. check includes the airbag sensor(s), the If there is a problem with the airbag pretensioners (if equipped), the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing message may also display. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Airbag On-Off Light Warning (Continued) When the front outboard passenger airbag See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 42 for more is manually turned off using the airbag information, including important safety on-off switch on the instrument panel, information. if equipped, the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when the airbag { Warning has been turned on. See Airbag On-Off If the airbag readiness light ever comes Switch 0 42 for more information, including on and stays on, it means that important safety information. something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the front outboard Canada passenger frontal airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is { Warning turned off. If the front outboard passenger frontal To help avoid injury to yourself or others, airbag is turned off for a person who is have the vehicle serviced right away. See not in a risk group identified by the Airbag Readiness Light 0 74 for more national government, that person will not information, including important safety have the extra protection of an airbag. In information. a crash, the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect the person sitting If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it there. Do not turn off the front outboard means that the front outboard passenger United States passenger frontal airbag unless the frontal airbag is enabled, and may inflate. person sitting there is in a risk group See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 42 for more identified by the national government. information, including important safety (Continued) information. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Caution (Continued) (Check Engine Light) run smoothly. This could lead to costly This light is part of the vehicle’s emission repairs that might not be covered by the control on-board diagnostic system. If this vehicle warranty. light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service. The light should Caution The charging system light comes on briefly come on to show that it is working when Modifications to the engine, transmission, when the ignition is turned on, but the the ignition is on and the engine is not exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the engine is not running, as a check to show running. See Ignition Positions 0 135. use of replacement tires that do not the light is working. It should go out when meet the original tire specifications, can the engine is started. cause this light to come on. This could If the light stays on, or comes on while lead to costly repairs not covered by the driving, there may be a problem with the vehicle warranty. This could also affect electrical charging system. Have it checked the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions by your dealer. Driving while this light is on Inspection/Maintenance test. See 0 could drain the battery. Malfunctions are often indicated by the Accessories and Modifications 178. When this light comes on, or is flashing, the system before any problem is noticeable. If the light is flashing : A malfunction has Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays Being aware of the light and seeking service been detected that could damage the a message. promptly when it comes on may prevent damage. emission control system and increase vehicle If a short distance must be driven with the emissions. Diagnosis and service may be light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, Caution required. such as the radio and air conditioner. If the vehicle is driven continually with To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle this light on, the emission control system speed and avoid hard accelerations and may not work as well, the fuel economy uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the may be lower, and the vehicle may not amount of cargo being hauled as soon as (Continued) possible. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 77 If the light continues to flash, find a safe Emissions Inspection and Maintenance . Critical emission control systems have not place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait Programs been completely diagnosed. If this at least 10 seconds before restarting the happens, the vehicle would not be ready engine. If the light is still flashing, follow If the vehicle requires an Emissions for inspection and might require the previous guidelines and see your dealer Inspection/Maintenance test, the test several days of routine driving before the for service as soon as possible. equipment will likely connect to the system is ready for inspection. This can vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). happen if the 12-volt battery has recently If the light is on steady : A malfunction has been replaced or run down, or if the been detected. Diagnosis and service may be vehicle has been recently serviced. required. See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass Check the following: or cannot be made ready for the test. . A loose or missing fuel cap may cause the light to come on. See Filling the Tank Brake System Warning Light 0 158. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed may turn the light off. The DLC is under the instrument panel to The vehicle brake system consists of two the left of the steering wheel. Connecting hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not . Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient working, the remaining circuit can still work engine operation and poor driveability, devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to to stop the vehicle. For normal braking which may go away once the engine is performance, both circuits need to be warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment working. brand. It may require at least one full 0 tank of the proper fuel to turn the light 176. See your dealer if assistance is If the warning light comes on, there could off. See Recommended Fuel 0 158. needed. be a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. If the light remains on, see your dealer. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The light is on when the engine is running. . The light does not come on when the ignition is on while the engine is off.

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78 Instruments and Controls This light should come on briefly when the If the ABS warning light is the only light on, vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on Warning (Continued) the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is then, have it fixed so it will be ready to been pulled off the road and carefully not functioning. warn you if there is a problem. stopped, have the vehicle towed for If both the ABS warning light and the brake When the ignition is on, the brake system service. system warning light are on, ABS is not warning light also comes on when the functioning and there is a problem with the parking brake is set. See Parking Brake Antilock Brake System (ABS) regular brakes. See your dealer for service. 0 146 for more information. The light stays Warning Light See Brake System Warning Light 0 77. on if the parking brake does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake Tow/Haul Mode Light is fully released, it means the vehicle has a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal might be harder to push, or the pedal might go closer to the floor. It could take longer to This warning light should come on briefly stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle when the vehicle is turned on. If the light towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle does not come on, have it fixed so it will be For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode 0 239. ready to warn if there is a problem. feature, this light comes on when the Tow/ Haul Mode has been activated. If the light comes on while driving, safely { Warning stop as soon as it is possible and turn off See Tow/Haul Mode 0 145. The brake system might not be working the vehicle. Then turn on the vehicle again properly if the brake system warning to reset the system. light is on. Driving with the brake system If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes warning light on can lead to a crash. on again while driving, the vehicle needs If the light is still on after the vehicle has service. A chime may also sound when the (Continued) light stays on. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 79 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System Traction Control System (TCS)/ 0 Light 154. StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak OFF Light

This light is green if LDW is on and ready to This light comes on briefly when the engine operate. This light comes on briefly while starting is started. This light changes to amber and flashes to the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle If the light does not come on, have the indicate that the lane marking has been serviced by your dealer. vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the crossed without using a turn signal in that This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/ system is working normally, the indicator direction. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is light turns off. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 157. turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system Vehicle Ahead Indicator If the StabiliTrak/ESC and TCS are off, the have been disabled. A Driver Information system does not assist in controlling the Center (DIC) message may display. Check the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak/ DIC messages to determine which feature(s) ESC systems and the warning light turns off. is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 147. If the light is on and flashing, the TCS and/ or the StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively If equipped, this indicator will display green working. when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber See Traction Control/Electronic Stability when you are following a vehicle ahead Control 0 147. much too closely. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

80 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light the light will come on at every ignition If the light comes on and stays on, it means cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation that oil is not flowing through the engine 0 217. properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other system Engine Oil Pressure Light problem. See your dealer. Caution Low Fuel Warning Light Lack of proper engine oil maintenance For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor can damage the engine. Driving with the System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly engine oil low can also damage the when the engine is started. It provides engine. The repairs would not be covered information about tire pressures and by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil the TPMS. level as soon as possible. Add oil if When the Light Is On Steady required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is This indicates that one or more of the tires still low, have the vehicle serviced. are significantly underinflated. Always follow the maintenance schedule A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire for changing engine oil. pressure message may also display. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the English Shown, Metric Similar pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel 0 216. gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady It also comes on, and a chime sounds when the fuel gauge indicator nears empty. The If the light flashes for about a minute and This light should come on briefly as the light turns off when fuel is added. If it does then stays on, there may be a problem with engine is started. If it does not come on, not, have the vehicle serviced. the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 81 Security Light See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle 0 91. system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. Cruise Control Light If the vehicle has these features, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information. The compass direction appears on the top right corner of The security light should come on briefly as the DIC display. The outside air temperature the engine is started. If it does not come on, automatically appears in the bottom right have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. corner of the DIC display. If there is a If the system is working normally, the This light comes on when the cruise control is set. problem with the system that controls the indicator light turns off. temperature display, the numbers will be This light goes out when the cruise control replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the If the light stays on and the engine does 0 not start, there could be a problem with the is canceled. See Cruise Control 149. vehicle serviced by your dealer. theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Operation 0 16. Information Displays Duramax diesel supplement. High-Beam On Light Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Operation and Displays This vehicle has a DIC. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons on the All messages will appear in the DIC display instrument panel, next to the instrument at the bottom of the instrument cluster. cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before This light comes on when the high-beam the engine was turned off. headlamps are in use. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

82 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons and without a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Each trip odometer can be reset to zero transmitter, and compass zone and compass separately by pressing V while the desired calibration on vehicles with this feature. trip odometer is displayed. U : Press this button to customize the The trip odometer has a feature called the feature settings on the vehicle. See Vehicle retro-active reset. This can be used to set Personalization 0 86 for more information. the trip odometer to the number of V kilometers (miles) driven since the ignition : Press this button to set or reset certain was last turned on. This can be used if the functions and to turn off or acknowledge trip odometer is not reset at the beginning messages on the DIC. of the trip. Trip/Fuel Menu Items To use the retro-active reset feature, press V 3 : Press this button to scroll through and hold for at least four seconds. The the following menu items: trip odometer will display the number of The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven since information, customization, and set/reset Odometer the ignition was last turned on and the buttons. The button functions are detailed in Press 3 until XX km (mi) displays. This vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins the following pages. display shows the distance the vehicle has moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was 3 : Press this button to display the been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is started odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, again, and then the retro-active reset feature average economy, fuel used, timer, average Trip Odometers is activated, the display will show 8 km speed, and digital tachometer. Press 3 until A or B displays. This (5 miles). As the vehicle begins moving, the T : Press this button to display the oil display shows the current distance traveled display will then increase to 8.1 km life, rear park assist, units, tire pressure in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since (5.1 miles), 8.2 km (5.2 miles), etc. readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure the last reset for each trip odometer. Both If the retro-active reset feature is activated Monitor System (TPMS), engine hours, Tire trip odometers can be used at the after the vehicle is started, but before it Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) same time. begins moving, the display will show the programming for vehicles with the TPMS number of kilometers (km) or miles (mi) that were driven during the last ignition cycle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 83 Fuel Range recorded since the last time this menu item To reset the timer to zero, press and hold V was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press Press 3 until FUEL RANGE displays. This while TIMER is displayed. and hold V. The display will return to zero. display shows the approximate number of Average Speed remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) the Fuel Used 3 vehicle can be driven without refueling. Press until AVERAGE SPEED displays. Press 3 until FUEL USED displays. This This display shows the average speed of the The fuel range estimate is based on an display shows the number of liters (L) or vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or average of the fuel economy over recent gallons (gal) of fuel used since the last reset miles per hour (mph). This average is driving history and the amount of fuel of this menu item. To reset the fuel used calculated based on the various vehicle remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate information, press and hold V while FUEL speeds recorded since the last reset of this will change if driving conditions change. For USED is displayed. value. To reset the value, press and hold V. example, if driving in traffic and making The display will return to zero. frequent stops, this display may read one Timer Digital Tachometer number, but if the vehicle is driven on a Press 3 until TIMER displays. This freeway, the number may change even display can be used as a timer. Press 3 until Tachometer ##00 RPM though the same amount of fuel is in the displays. This display shows the engine fuel tank. This is because different driving V To start the timer, press while TIMER is speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). conditions produce different fuel economies. displayed. The display will show the amount Generally, freeway driving produces better of time that has passed since the timer was Blank Display fuel economy than city driving. last reset, not including time the ignition is This display shows no information. If the vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL off. Time will continue to be counted as LOW message will be displayed. long as the ignition is on, even if another Vehicle Information Menu Items display is being shown on the DIC. The T : Press this button to scroll through the Average Economy timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes following menu items: Press 3 until AVG ECONOMY displays. and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the This display shows the approximate average display will return to zero. Oil Life liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles To stop the timer, press V briefly while Press T until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated TIMER is displayed. This display shows an estimate of the oil's based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

84 Instruments and Controls of the current oil life remains. The engine oil system is turned off, a DIC message will pounds per square inch (psi). Press T until life system will alert you to change the oil display. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) 0 on a schedule consistent with your driving 155. LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press T again until the conditions. Park Assist DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## When the remaining oil life is low, the If the vehicle has the Rear Park Assist (RPA) RIGHT ##. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will T If a low tire pressure condition is detected appear on the display. You should change system, press until PARK ASSIST displays. This display allows the system to by the system while driving, a message the oil as soon as possible. See Engine Oil advising you to check the pressure in a 0 184. In addition to the engine oil life be turned on or off. Once in this display, press to select between ON or OFF. The RPA specific tire will appear in the display. See system monitoring the oil life, additional Tire Pressure 0 216. maintenance is recommended. See system automatically turns back on after Maintenance Schedule 0 249. each vehicle start. When the RPA system is If the tire pressure display shows dashes turned off and the vehicle is shifted out of instead of a value, there may be a problem Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE P (Park), the DIC will display the PARK with the vehicle. If this consistently occurs, yourself after each oil change. It will not ASSIST OFF message as a reminder that the see your dealer for service. reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the system has been turned off. See Park Assist OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than 0 153. Engine Hours when the oil has just been changed. Press T until ENGINE HOURS displays. This It cannot be reset accurately until the next Units display shows the total number of hours the oil change. To reset the engine oil life Press T until UNITS displays. This display 0 engine has run. system, see Engine Oil Life System 186. allows you to select between metric or Relearn Tire Positions Side Blind Zone Alert English units of measurement. Once in this V The vehicle may have this display. To access If the vehicle has Side Blind Zone Alert display, press to select between METRIC this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). (SBZA), this display allows the system to be or ENGLISH units. T If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor turned on or off. Press until SBZA Tire Pressure System (TPMS), after rotating the tires or displays. Once in this display, press V to If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor after replacing a tire or sensor, the system select between ON or OFF. When the SBZA System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire must re-learn the tire positions. To re-learn can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 85 the tire positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor All messages should be taken seriously; Engine Power Messages System 0 217. See Tire Inspection 0 220 and clearing the message does not correct the Tire Rotation 0 220. problem. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Change Compass Zone If a SERVICE message appears, see your This message displays when the vehicle's The vehicle may have this feature. To dealer. propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in change the compass zone through the DIC, Follow the instructions given in the propulsion power can affect the vehicle's see Compass 0 67. messages. The system displays messages ability to accelerate. If this message is on, regarding the following topics: but there is no observed reduction in Calibrate Compass performance, proceed to your destination. . Service Messages The vehicle may have this feature. The Under certain conditions the performance . Fluid Levels compass can be manually calibrated. To may be reduced the next time the vehicle is calibrate the compass through the DIC, see . Vehicle Security driven. The vehicle may be driven while this Compass 0 67. . Brakes message is on, but maximum acceleration . Steering and speed may be reduced. Anytime this Blank Display message stays on, or displays repeatedly, . Ride Control Systems This display shows no information. the vehicle should be taken to your dealer . Driver Assistance Systems for service as soon as possible. . Cruise Control Vehicle Messages Under certain operating conditions, . Lighting and Bulb Replacement propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the . Wiper/Washer Systems after the ignition has been off for status of the vehicle or some action that . Doors and Windows 30 seconds. may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after . Seat Belts another. . Airbag Systems The messages that do not require . Engine and Transmission immediate action can be acknowledged and . Tire Pressure cleared by pressing V. The messages that . Battery require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

86 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Speed Messages To change customization preferences, use Press U until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN the following procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH) Entering the Feature Settings Menu Press the set/reset button once to display This message shows that the vehicle speed all DIC messages in English. 1. Turn the ignition on and place the has been limited to the speed displayed. The LANGUAGE limited speed is a protection for various vehicle in P (Park). propulsion and vehicle systems, such as To avoid excessive drain on the battery, This feature allows you to select the lubrication, thermal, suspension, or tires. it is recommended that the headlamps language in which the DIC messages will are turned off. appear. Vehicle Personalization 2. Press U to enter the feature Press U until the LANGUAGE screen appears settings menu. on the DIC display. Press V once to access This vehicle may have customization U capabilities that allow you to program If the menu is not available, FEATURE the settings for this feature. Then press certain features to one preferred setting. SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PARK will display. to scroll through the following settings: Before entering the menu, make sure the Customization features can only be ENGLISH (default) : All messages will appear vehicle is in P (Park). programmed to one setting on the vehicle in English. and cannot be programmed to a preferred Feature Settings Menu Items setting for two different drivers. FRANCAIS : All messages will appear in The following are customization features French. All of the customization options may not be that allow you to program settings to the ESPANOL : All messages will appear in available on your vehicle. Only the options vehicle: available will be displayed on the DIC. Spanish. DISPLAY IN ENGLISH The default settings for the customization NO CHANGE : No change will be made to features were set when the vehicle left the This feature will only display if a language this feature. The current setting will remain. factory, but may have been changed from other than English has been set. This feature To select a setting, press V while the their default state since then. allows you to change the language in which desired setting is displayed on the DIC. the DIC messages appear to English. The customization preferences are A beep will sound once a language has been automatically recalled. selected. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 87 AUTO DOOR LOCK Press U until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears transmitter. You will not receive feedback This feature allows you to select when the on the DIC display. Press V once to access when locking the vehicle with the RKE doors will automatically lock. U transmitter if the doors are open. See the settings for this feature. Then press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press U until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on to scroll through the following settings: Operation 0 8. V OFF : None of the doors will automatically the DIC display. Press once to access the Press U U unlock. until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears settings for this feature. Then press to on the DIC display. Press V once to access scroll through the following settings: DRIVER AT KEY OUT : Only the driver door the settings for this feature. Then press U will unlock when the key is taken out of the SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default) : The doors to scroll through the following settings: will automatically lock when the vehicle is ignition. shifted out of P (Park). DRIVER IN PARK : Only the driver door will OFF : There will be no feedback when you press Q on the RKE transmitter. AT VEHICLE SPEED : The doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into automatically lock when the vehicle speed is P (Park). LIGHTS ONLY : The exterior lamps will flash above 13 km/h (8 mph) for three seconds. ALL AT KEY OUT : All of the doors will when you press Q on the RKE transmitter. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to unlock when the key is taken out of the HORN ONLY : The horn will sound on the ignition. this feature. The current setting will remain. second press of Q on the RKE transmitter. V ALL IN PARK (default) : All of the doors will To select a setting, press while the unlock when the vehicle is shifted into HORN & LIGHTS (default) : The exterior desired setting is displayed on the DIC. P (Park). lamps will flash when you press Q on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will sound AUTO DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE : No change will be made to when is pressed again within five seconds This feature allows you to select whether or this feature. The current setting will remain. Q not to turn off the automatic door unlocking of the previous command. To select a setting, press V while the feature. It also allows you to select which NO CHANGE : No change will be made to doors and when the doors will automatically desired setting is displayed on the DIC. this feature. The current setting will remain. unlock. REMOTE DOOR LOCK To select a setting, press V while the This feature allows you to select the type of desired setting is displayed on the DIC. feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

88 Instruments and Controls REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK DELAY DOOR LOCK EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the type of This feature allows you to select whether or This feature allows you to select the feedback you will receive when unlocking not the locking of the doors will be delayed. amount of time you want the exterior the vehicle with the Remote Keyless When locking the doors with the power lamps to remain on when it is dark enough Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive door lock switch and a door is open, this outside. This happens after the key is turned feedback when unlocking the vehicle with feature will delay locking the doors until from on to off. the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. five seconds after the last door is closed. U See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System You will hear three chimes to signal that the Press until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the Operation 0 8. delayed locking feature is in use. The key DIC display. Press V once to access the must be out of the ignition for this feature settings for this feature. Then press U to Press U until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK to work. You can temporarily override scroll through the following settings: appears on the DIC display. Press V once to delayed locking by pressing the power door OFF : The exterior lamps will not turn on. access the settings for this feature. Then lock switch twice or Q on the RKE press U to scroll through the following transmitter twice. See Delayed Locking 0 12. 10 SECONDS (default) : The exterior lamps settings: will stay on for 10 seconds. Press U until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on LIGHTS OFF : The exterior lamps will not 1 MINUTE : The exterior lamps will stay on the DIC display. Press V once to access the flash when you press K on the RKE for one minute. settings for this feature. Then press U to transmitter. 2 MINUTES : The exterior lamps will stay on scroll through the following settings: LIGHTS ON (default) : The exterior lamps for two minutes. OFF : There will be no delayed locking of K NO CHANGE : No change will be made to will flash when you press on the RKE the vehicle's doors. transmitter. this feature. The current setting will remain. ON (default) : The doors will not lock until V NO CHANGE : No change will be made to five seconds after the last door is closed. To select a setting, press while the this feature. The current setting will remain. desired setting is displayed on the DIC. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to To select a setting, press V while the this feature. The current setting will remain. CHIME VOLUME desired setting is displayed on the DIC. To select a setting, press V while the This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. desired setting is displayed on the DIC. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Instruments and Controls 89 Press U until CHIME VOLUME appears on FACTORY SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu the DIC display. Press V once to access the This feature allows you to set all of the The feature settings menu will be exited settings for this feature. Then press U to customization features back to their factory when any of the following occurs: scroll through the following settings: default settings. . The vehicle is no longer on. NORMAL : The chime volume will be set to Press U until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on . The 3 or T DIC buttons are a normal level. the DIC display. Press V once to access the pressed. LOUD : The chime volume will be set to a settings for this feature. Then press U to . The end of the feature settings menu is loud level. scroll through the following settings: reached and exited. NO CHANGE : No change will be made to RESTORE ALL (default) : The customization . A 40–second time period has elapsed this feature. The current setting will remain. features will be set to their factory default with no selection made. There is no default for chime volume. The settings. volume will stay at the last known setting. DO NOT RESTORE : The customization V features will not be set to their factory To select a setting, press while the default settings. desired setting is displayed on the DIC. To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press U until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS V TO EXIT appears in the DIC display. Press V once to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing U will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

90 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls 2 : Turns on the headlamps together with Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 90 the parking lamps and instrument panel Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 90 lights. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . 91 If the headlamps are turned on while the Flash-to-Pass ...... 91 vehicle is on, the headlamps turn off Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 91 automatically 10 minutes after the ignition Automatic Headlamp System ...... 91 is turned off. If the headlamps are turned on Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 92 while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 92 continue to stay on. To prevent the battery Interior Lighting from being drained, turn the control to the Instrument Panel Illumination The exterior lamp control is on the O position. Control ...... 93 instrument panel to the left of the steering A warning chime sounds if the driver door is Dome Lamps ...... 93 wheel. opened while the ignition switch is off and Reading Lamps ...... 94 There are four positions: the headlamps are on. Lighting Features O : Briefly turn the control to this position To change the headlamps from low beam to Entry Lighting ...... 94 to turn the automatic headlamps and high beam, pull the turn signal lever all the Exit Lighting ...... 94 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) off or way toward you. Then release it. Battery Load Management ...... 94 back on. Battery Power Protection ...... 95 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 95 For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works for vehicles that are If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds shifted into the P (Park) position. when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of AUTO : Automatically turns the exterior the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. headlamp switch to O or AUTO and then back on, or close and re-open the door. In GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Lighting 91 the auto mode, the headlamps turn off once If the headlamps are off or in the low‐beam To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp the ignition is off or may remain on until position, pull the turn signal lever toward control to O and then release it. For the headlamp delay ends, if enabled in the you to momentarily switch to high beams. vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL can Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Exit only be turned off when the vehicle is 0 Release the lever to turn the high-beam Lighting” under Vehicle Personalization 86. headlamps off. parked. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System Changer DRL can make it easier for others to see the When it is dark enough outside and the 2 3 : Push the turn signal lever all the front of the vehicle during the day. Fully headlamp switch is in AUTO, the automatic way away from you to change the functional DRL are required on all vehicles headlamp system turns on the headlamps, headlamps from low to high beam. Then first sold in Canada. along with the taillamps, sidemarker lamps, release it. parking lamps, and the instrument panel The DRL system comes on in daylight when lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Push the turn signal lever all the way from the following conditions are met: To turn off the automatic headlamp system, you again or pull the turn signal lever all . The ignition is on. turn the exterior lamp control to the off the way toward you and release it to . The exterior lamp control is in the AUTO change the headlamps back to low beam. position and then release. For vehicles first position. sold in Canada, the transmission must be in . The shift lever is not in P (Park). the P (Park) position, before the automatic . The light sensor determines it is daytime. headlamp system can be turned off. When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on.

This instrument cluster light comes on when The automatic headlamp system the high-beam headlamps are on. automatically switches from DRL to the headlamps depending on the darkness of Flash-to-Pass the surroundings. This feature is used to signal to the vehicle ahead that you want to pass. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

92 Lighting The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of To idle the vehicle with the automatic Hazard Warning Flashers the instrument panel. Do not cover the headlamp system off, turn the control off. sensor; otherwise the system will come on The headlamps will also stay on after whenever the ignition is on. exiting the vehicle. This feature may be The system may also turn on the headlamps programmable. See Vehicle Personalization when driving through a parking garage or 0 86. tunnel. If the feature is not programmable, exit There is a delay in the transition between lighting is automatic. When it is dark the daytime and nighttime operation of the enough outside, the exterior lamps remain Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the on for 30 seconds after the ignition is automatic headlamp system so that driving turned off. under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL Lights On with Wipers and automatic headlamp system are only If the windshield wipers are activated in affected when the light sensor sees a daylight with the engine on, and the | : Press this button to make the front change in lighting lasting longer than the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. delay. headlamps, parking lamps, and other This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the exterior lamps come on. The transition time automatic headlamp system comes on for the lamps coming on varies based on When the hazard warning flashers are on, immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the wiper speed. When the wipers are not the vehicle's turn signals will not work. garage, it takes approximately 30 seconds operating, these lamps turn off. Move the for the automatic headlamp system to exterior lamp control to P or ; to Turn and Lane-Change Signals change to DRL if it is light outside. During disable this feature. that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 93. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Lighting 93 G : An arrow on the instrument cluster Information Center (DIC). To turn off the D : Push the knob in all the way until it flashes in the direction of the turn or lane chime and message, move the turn signal extends out and then turn the knob change. lever to the off position. clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or To signal a turn, move the lever all the way dim the lights. Push the knob back in when up or down. Interior Lighting finished. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the The knob is functional at night, or when the Instrument Panel Illumination headlamps or parking lamps are ON. lever until the arrow starts to flash. The Control turn signal automatically flashes three times Dome Lamps and if the Tow/Haul Mode is active it flashes six times. Holding the turn signal The dome lamps will come on when any lever for more than one second causes the door is opened, the remote unlock is turn signals to flash continually until the pressed, or when the ignition is switched lever is released. off. They will turn off after a delay, when all doors are closed, or when the ignition is The lever returns to its starting position switched on. when released. The instrument panel brightness knob If after signaling a turn or lane change the D arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a extends when is pressed. To manually signal bulb may be burned out. turn on the dome lamps, press D then turn the knob clockwise to the farthest Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a position. In this position, the dome lamps bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See remain on whether a door is opened or Fuses and Circuit Breakers 0 205. This feature adjusts the brightness of all illuminated controls. The instrument panel closed. Turn Signal On Chime illumination control is next to the exterior If the turn signal is left on for more than lamp control. 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON also appears in the Driver GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

94 Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The entry lighting feature for exterior lighting can be changed. See “Vehicle If equipped with reading lamps, press the Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization button next to each lamp to turn it on 0 86. or off. To operate, the ignition must be on, in ACC/ Exit Lighting ACCESSORY, or using Retained Accessory Some exterior lamps come on at night, or in Power (RAP). areas with limited lighting, when the driver The vehicle may also have reading lamps in door is opened after the ignition is other locations. The lamps cannot be turned off. adjusted. The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is turned off or any door is opened. Lighting Features The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain The dome lamp override sets the dome on after the door is closed for a set amount lamps to remain off or come on Entry Lighting of time, then automatically turn off. automatically when a door is opened, the Some exterior lamps turn on briefly at The exterior lamps turn off immediately by remote unlock is pressed, or when the night, or in areas with limited lighting, turning the exterior lamp control off. The ignition is switched off. when K is pressed on the RKE transmitter. exit lighting for exterior lights can be 0 E DOME OFF : Press this button in and the After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps changed. See Vehicle Personalization 86. turn off. Entry lighting can be disabled dome lamps remain off when a door is Battery Load Management opened, the remote unlock is pressed, or the manually by turning the ignition on or to ignition is switched off. Press the button ACC/ACCESSORY, or by pressing Q on the The vehicle may have Electric Power again to return it to the extended position RKE transmitter. When any door is opened Management (EPM) that estimates the so that the dome lamps come on when a or the remote unlock is pressed, all interior battery's temperature and state of charge. door is opened, the remote unlock is lights turn on and then interior lamps dim It then adjusts the voltage for best pressed, or when the ignition is to off within 20 seconds after all doors are performance and extended life of the switched off. closed. battery. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Lighting 95 When the battery's state of charge is low, EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of Exterior Lighting Battery Saver the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the battery. It does this by balancing the the charge back up. When the state of generator's output and the vehicle's The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes charge is high, the voltage is lowered electrical needs. It can increase engine idle after the ignition is turned off, if the parking slightly to prevent overcharging. If the speed to generate more power, whenever lamps or headlamps have been manually vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage needed. It can temporarily reduce the power left on. This protects against draining the display on the Driver Information Center demands of some accessories. battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the O position (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or Normally, these actions occur in steps or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, levels, without being noticeable. In rare and then back to the ; or 2 position. an alert will be displayed. cases at the highest levels of corrective To keep the lamps on for more than The battery can be discharged at idle if the action, this action may be noticeable to the 10 minutes, the ignition must be on or in electrical loads are very high. This is true for driver. If so, a Driver Information Center ACC/ACCESSORY. all vehicles. This is because the generator (DIC) message might be displayed, such as (alternator) may not be spinning fast SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM. If this enough at idle to produce all the power that messages displays, it is recommended that is needed for very high electrical loads. the driver reduce the electrical loads as A high electrical load occurs when several of much as possible. the following are on, such as: headlamps, Battery Power Protection high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, This feature shuts off the interior lamps if heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer they are left on for more than 10 minutes loads, and loads plugged into accessory when the ignition is off. This helps to power outlets. prevent the battery from running down. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

96 Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Before driving: . Become familiar with the operation, Introduction Infotainment center stack controls, and infotainment controls. Infotainment ...... 96 Read the following pages to become familiar Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 97 with the features. . Set up the audio by presetting favorite Overview (AM-FM Radio) ...... 97 stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Overview (Radio with CD/MP3) ...... 99 { Warning Operation ...... 100 . Set up phone numbers in advance so they Taking your eyes off the road for too can be called easily by pressing a single Radio long or too often while using any control or by using a single voice AM-FM Radio ...... 101 infotainment feature can cause a crash. command if equipped with Bluetooth Satellite Radio ...... 102 You or others could be injured or killed. phone capability. Radio Reception ...... 103 Do not give extended attention to See Defensive Driving 0 126. Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 103 infotainment tasks while driving. Limit Multi-Band Antenna ...... 104 your glances at the vehicle displays and To play the infotainment system with the focus your attention on driving. Use voice ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power Audio Players (RAP) 0 138. Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 104 commands whenever possible. CD Player ...... 104 Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Auxiliary Devices ...... 108 The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction If equipped, ANC reduces engine noise in the OnStar System by disabling some functions when driving. vehicle’s interior. ANC requires the OnStar System ...... 112 Many infotainment features are also factory-installed audio system, radio, available through the instrument cluster and speakers, amplifier (if equipped), induction Phone steering wheel controls. system, and exhaust system to work Bluetooth ...... 112 properly. Deactivation is required by your dealer if related aftermarket equipment is Trademarks and License Agreements installed. Trademarks and License Agreements . . . 117 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 97 Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview (AM-FM Radio) The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

1. 4 . Press to select the Speed Compensation Volume setting. . Press to show information on the current station or track. . Press to turn Auto Page Text Information on or off. 2. FAV 4. Buttons 1 - 6 . Press to scroll through the favorite pages. . Press to save and select favorite stations. 3. MENU 5. EQ . Press to set the number of favorite pages. . Press to adjust the equalizer. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

98 Infotainment System 6. f 10. \ FWD . Press to set the bass, midrange, . Press and hold to fast forward treble, fade, and balance. through a track. . Turn to manually select radio 11. s REV stations. . Press and hold to go backward fast 7. CAT through a track. . Press to display a list of SXM 12. P categories, if equipped. . Press to turn the infotainment 8. Auxiliary Input Jack (If Equipped) system on or off. . Use to connect external audio . Turn to adjust the volume. devices. 13. SEEK 9. SRCE ¨ . . Press to scroll through auxiliary Seeks or scans to the next station. devices, AM, FM, or SXM if equipped. 14. © SEEK . Seeks or scans to the previous station. 15. H . Press to set the clock and date. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 99 Overview (Radio with CD/MP3) 6. f . Press to set the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. . Turn to manually select radio stations. 7. CAT . Press to display a list of SXM categories, if equipped. 8. Z EJECT . Press to eject the loaded CD. 9. Auxiliary Input Jack (If Equipped) . Use to connect external audio devices. 10. CD/AUX . Press to scroll through selecting the CD or an auxiliary device. 11. \ FWD 1. 4 . Press to select the Speed Compensation Volume setting. . Press and hold to fast forward . Press to show information on the through a track. current station or track. . Press to turn Auto Page Text Information on or off. 2. FAV 12. s REV 4. Buttons 1 - 6 . Press to scroll through the favorite . Press and hold to go backward fast pages. . Saves and selects favorite stations. through a track. 3. MENU 5. EQ 13. P . Press to set the number of favorite . Press to adjust the equalizer. . Press to turn the infotainment pages. system on or off. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

100 Infotainment System . Turn to adjust the volume. Continue pressing to highlight the desired Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) tab, or press the softkey under any one of 14. ¨ SEEK To adjust the bass or treble: the tabs and the information about that tab . Seeks or scans to the next station. displays. 1. Press the f knob until Bass or Treble 15. © SEEK Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) : SCV displays. . Seeks or scans to the previous automatically adjusts the radio volume to 2. To adjust the setting, do one of the station. compensate for road and wind noise as the following: 16. BAND vehicle speed changes while driving, so that . Turn the f knob. the volume level stays consistent. . Press to scroll through the available . Press ¨ SEEK, or © SEEK. bands FM1, FM2, AM, or SXM if To activate SCV: EQ : Press this button to choose bass and equipped. 1. Set the radio volume to the desired level. H treble equalization settings designed for 17. 2. Press the MENU button to display the different types of music. Selecting MANUAL, . Press to set the clock and date. radio setup menu. or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. Operation 3. Press the softkey under the AUTO VOLUM (automatic volume) tab on the Unique EQ settings can be saved for each Using the Radio infotainment display. source. O 4. Press the softkey under the desired SCV : Press to turn the system on and off. setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to select the level of radio volume BAL/FADE : To adjust the balance or fade: compensation. The display times out increase or decrease the volume. 1. Press the f knob until the speaker after approximately 10 seconds. Each 4 : Press to switch the display between the higher setting allows for more radio control tabs display. radio station frequency and the time. While volume compensation at faster vehicle 2. Highlight the desired speaker control tab the ignition is off, press this button to speeds. by doing one of the following: display the time. Press to display additional . Press the f knob. text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of . Press the softkey under the additional information such as Channel, desired tab. Song, Artist, and CAT (category) can display. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 101 3. Adjust the setting by doing one of the Radio To scan stations, press and hold either following: button for two seconds until a beep sounds. . Turn the f knob clockwise or AM-FM Radio The radio goes to a station, plays for a few counterclockwise. seconds, then goes to the next station. For Radio Data System (RDS) AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD, the station . Press ¨ SEEK or © SEEK. frequency flashes while the radio is in the The radio may have an RDS. The RDS feature . Press \ FWD or s REV. scan mode. Press either button again to stop is available for use only on FM stations that scanning. To quickly adjust all speaker and tone broadcast RDS information. This system controls to the middle position, press the f relies upon receiving specific information The radio seeks and scans stations only with knob for more than two seconds. from these stations and only works when a strong signal that are in the the information is available. While the radio selected band. If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station Scan presets within the current selected the radio disables FADE and mutes the rear name or call letters display. In rare cases, a speakers. band by pressing and holding either SEEK radio station could broadcast incorrect button for four seconds until a double beep Radio Messages information that causes the radio features sounds. The radio goes to a stored preset, to work improperly. If this happens, contact plays for a few seconds if a strong signal is Calibration Error : The audio system has the radio station. present, then goes to the next stored preset. been calibrated for the vehicle from the The station frequency flashes while the factory. If Calibration Error displays, it Finding a Station radio is in the scan mode. means that the radio has not been BAND or SRCE : Press to switch between configured properly for the vehicle and it FM1, FM2, AM, and SXM if equipped. The Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite must be returned to your dealer for service. selection displays. You are encouraged to set up radio station VIN or NO VIN : One of these messages will f : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to display when the TheftLock system has increase or decrease the station frequency. favorite stations using the presets, favorites locked up the radio. Take the vehicle to your button, and steering wheel controls, dealer for service. © SEEK or ¨ SEEK : Press © SEEK to go to if equipped. See Defensive Driving 0 126. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error the previous or ¨ SEEK to go to the next FAV : If equipped with a FAV button, a cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. station and stay there. maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites by using the six softkeys below GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

102 Infotainment System the radio station frequency tabs and by 3. Select the desired number of favorites © SEEK or ¨ SEEK : Press © SEEK to go to using the radio favorites page button (FAV pages by pressing the softkey below the the previous or ¨ SEEK to go to the next button). Press FAV to go through up to displayed page numbers. station and stay there. six pages of favorites, each having 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to To scan stations, press and hold either six favorite stations available per page. Each return to the original main radio screen button for two seconds until a beep sounds. page of favorites can contain any showing the radio station frequency tabs The radio goes to a station, plays for a few combination of AM and FM stations. and to begin the process of seconds, then goes to the next station. The programming favorites for the chosen The balance/fade and tone settings that station frequency flashes while the radio is number of numbered pages. were previously adjusted are stored with the in the scan mode. Press either button again favorite stations. Satellite Radio to stop scanning. To store a station as a favorite: SiriusXM, if equipped, is a satellite radio The radio seeks and scans stations only with 1. Tune to the desired radio station. service based in the United States and a strong signal that are in the 2. Press FAV to display the page where the Canada only. selected band. station is to be stored. To scan presets within the current selected 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys Finding a Category (CAT) Station band, press and hold either SEEK button for until a beep sounds. When that softkey CAT : The CAT button is used to find SXM four seconds until a double beep sounds. The is pressed and released, the station that channels (if equipped) while the radio is in radio goes to a stored preset, plays for a was set returns. the SXM mode. few seconds if a strong signal is present, then goes to the next stored preset. The 4. Repeat the steps for each softkey radio Finding a Channel station to be stored as a favorite. station frequency flashes while the radio is BAND or SRCE : Press to switch between in the scan mode. The number of favorites pages can be set up FM1, FM2, AM, and SXM if equipped. The Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite using the MENU button. To set up the selection displays. number of favorites pages: f You are encouraged to set up radio station 1. Press MENU to display the radio : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to setup menu. increase or decrease the station frequency. favorite stations using the presets, favorites 2. Press the softkey below the FAV 1-6 tab. button, and steering wheel controls, if equipped. See Defensive Driving 0 126. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 103 FAV : If equipped with a FAV button, a 2. Press the softkey below the FAV 1-6 tab. occur when things like storms and power maximum of 36 stations can be programmed 3. Select the desired number of favorites lines interfere with radio reception. When as favorites using the six softkeys below the pages by pressing the softkey below the this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio station frequency tabs and by using displayed page numbers. radio. the radio favorites page button (FAV button). Press FAV to go through up to 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time out, to SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service return to the original main radio screen six pages of favorites, each having If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service six favorite stations available per page. Each showing the radio station frequency tabs and to begin the process of provides digital radio reception. Tall page of favorites can contain any buildings or hills can interfere with satellite combination of AM, FM, or SXM stations. programming favorites for the chosen number of numbered pages. radio signals, causing the sound to fade in The balance/fade and tone settings that and out. In addition, traveling or standing were previously adjusted are stored with the Radio Reception under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, favorite stations. or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM Unplug electronic devices from the accessory signal for a period of time. Some cellular To store a station as a favorite: power outlets if there is interference or services may interfere with SXM reception 1. Tune to the desired radio station. static in the radio. causing loss of signal. 2. Press FAV to display the page where the FM Mobile Device Usage station is to be stored. FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 Mobile device usage, such as making or 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in receiving calls, charging, or just having the until a beep sounds. When that softkey electronic circuit that automatically works to mobile device on may cause static is pressed and released, the station that reduce interference, some static can occur, interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile was set returns. especially around tall buildings or hills, device or turn it off if this happens. 4. Repeat the steps for each softkey radio causing the sound to fade in and out. station to be stored as a favorite. Fixed Mast Antenna AM The number of favorites pages can be set up The fixed mast antenna will go through using the MENU button. To set up the The range for most AM stations is greater most car washes as long as it is securely number of favorites pages: than for FM, especially at night. The longer attached. If the antenna becomes slightly range can cause station frequencies to bent, straighten it out by hand. If it is badly 1. Press MENU to display the radio interfere with each other. Static can also setup menu. bent, replace it. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

104 Infotainment System Occasionally check that the antenna is tight CD Player Care of CDs at the base. If tightening is required, protect If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be the paint from damage. Care of the CD Player reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the Multi-Band Antenna Do not add any label to a CD. It could get method of recording, the quality of the caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded music that has been recorded, and the way The multi-band antenna is on the roof of on a personal computer and a description the CD-R or CD-RW has been handled. the vehicle. The antenna is used for OnStar label is needed, try labeling the top of the Handle them carefully. Store CD-Rs or and the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service recorded CD with a marking pen. CD-RWs in their original cases or other System if the vehicle has these features. Tall The use of CD lens cleaners is not advised, protective cases and away from direct buildings, hills, trees, heavy foliage, tunnels, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bridges, and garages will affect reception. the CD optics with lubricants internal to the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for CD player mechanism. a CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, clear reception. Make sure there is sufficient or scratched, the CD does not play properly clearance when entering garages or parking Caution or not at all. Do not touch the bottom side structures. of a CD while handling it; this could damage If a label is added to a CD, more than the surface. Pick up CDs by the outer edges one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Audio Players or an attempt is made to play scratched Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices or damaged CDs, the CD player could be If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with damaged. While using the CD player, use a soft, lint-free cloth or dampen a clean, soft When using media devices such as CDs, only CDs in good condition without any cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water. Make sure the wiping DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, SD cards, USB devices, label, load one CD at a time, and keep process starts from the center to the edge. and mobile devices, consider the source. the CD player and the loading slot free of Untrusted media devices could contain files foreign materials, liquids, and debris. Inserting a CD that affect system operation or performance. Avoid use if the content or origin cannot be If an error displays, see “CD Player Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side trusted. Messages” later in this section. up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 105 Ejecting a CD device; see Auxiliary Devices 0 108. If a \ FWD : Press and hold to advance portable audio player is not connected, “No playback quickly within a track. Z EJECT : Press and release to eject the Input Device Found” displays. disc. Remove the CD when Remove Disc RDM : For Radios with CD/MP3. Press to displays. If the disc is not removed, after 4 : Press to display additional text listen to tracks in random, rather than several seconds the disc is automatically information related to the current song. sequential order. pulled back into the player. If information is available, the song title To use random: information displays on the top line of the Playing a CD display and artist information displays on 1. Press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a the bottom line. When information is not CD in the player, it stays in the player. available, NO INFO displays. 2. Press the softkey again to turn off random play. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the f : Turn to select tracks on the CD that is CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was currently playing. MP3-Supported Files the last selected audio source. SEEK : Press to go to the start of the Radios with CD/MP3 have the capability of When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol © current track if more than 10 seconds on the playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. displays on the left side of the radio display. CD have played. As each new track starts to play, the track Format number displays. Press to go to the previous track if less than Radios that have the capability of playing The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm 10 seconds on the CD have played. MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were (3 in) single CDs with an adapter ring. Press and hold, or press multiple times, to recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded continue moving backward through the files can be recorded with the following in the same manner. tracks on the CD. fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, CD/AUX : Press to cycle between CD or ¨ SEEK : Press to go to the next track. 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The CD 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. icon and a message showing the disc and/or Press and hold, or press multiple times, to track number will display when a CD is in continue moving forward through the tracks the player. Press again and the system on the CD. automatically searches for an auxiliary input s REV : Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

106 Infotainment System Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs Order of Play Track names longer than 32 characters or The radio can play discs that contain both Compressed audio files are accessed in the four pages are shortened. The display does uncompressed CD audio and MP3 files. following order: not show parts of words on the last page of If both formats are on the disc, the radio text, and the extension of the file name is . Playlists (Px). not displayed. reads all MP3 files first, then the . Files stored in the root directory. uncompressed CD audio files. Preprogrammed Playlists . Files stored in folders in the root CD-R- or CD-RW-Supported File and Folder directory. CDs that have preprogrammed playlists Structure created using WinAmp®, MusicMatch®, Tracks are played in the following order: ® The radio supports: or RealPlayer software can be accessed; . Play begins from the first track in the however, there is no playlist-editing . Up to 50 folders. first playlist and continues sequentially capability using the radio. These playlists . Up to eight folders in depth. through all tracks in each playlist. When are treated as special folders containing . Up to 50 playlists. the last track of the last playlist has compressed audio song files. . Up to 255 files. played, play continues from the first track of the first playlist. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. extension and are stored on a USB device . Play begins from the first track in the . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file may be supported by the radio with a first folder and continues sequentially USB port. extension. through all tracks in each folder. When Root Directory the last track of the last folder has Playlists can be changed by using the S c c T The root directory is treated as a folder. played, play continues from the first track softkeys below the and tabs, Files are stored in the root directory when of the first folder. the f knob, the © SEEK button, or the ¨ the disc or storage device does not contain File System and Naming SEEK button. An MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that has been recorded without using file folders folders. Files accessed from the root The song name that displays is the song directory of a CD display as F1 ROOT. can be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW contains name contained in the ID3 tag. If the song more than the maximum of 50 folders, Empty Folder name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the 15 playlists, and 512 folders and files, the Folders that do not contain files are skipped, radio displays the file name without the player allows access and navigates up to the and the player advances to the next folder extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. maximum, but all items over the maximum that contains files. are not accessible. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 107 Playing an MP3 file displays. Release \ FWD to resume When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing. The elapsed time of the file playing files in order by artist. The current 4 : Press to display additional text displays. artist playing is shown on the second line of information related to the current song. the display. Once all songs by that artist are If information is available, the song title S c : Press the softkey below the S c played, the player moves to the next artist information displays on the top line of the tab to go to the first track in the previous in alphabetical order and begins playing files display and artist information displays on folder. by that artist. the bottom line. When information is not available, NO INFO displays. c T : Press the softkey below the c T To listen to files by another artist, press the tab to go to the first track in the next softkey below either arrow tab. The disc f : Turn to select MP3s on the CD currently folder. goes to the next or previous artist in playing. alphabetical order. Continue pressing either RDM : For Radios with CD/MP3. Press to softkey below the arrow tab until the SEEK : Press to go to the start of the listen to tracks in random, rather than © desired artist displays. track, if more than 10 seconds have played. sequential order. To change from playback by artist to Press and hold or press multiple times to To use random: continue moving backward through tracks. playback by album: 1. Press the softkey under the RDM tab 1. Press the softkey below the Sort By tab. ¨ SEEK : Press to go to the next track. Press until Random Current Disc displays. 2. Press one of the softkeys below the and hold or press multiple times to continue 2. Press the softkey again to turn off Album tab from the sort screen. moving forward through tracks. random play. s 3. Press the softkey below the Back tab to REV : Press and hold to reverse playback h : Press the softkey below the h quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume return to the main music navigator tab to play the files in order by artist or screen. and the elapsed time of the file displays. album. Release s REV to resume playing. The album name displays on the second line The player scans the disc to sort the files by between the arrows, and songs from the \ FWD : Press and hold to advance artist and album ID3 tag information. It can current album begin to play. Once all songs playback quickly. Sound is heard at a take several minutes to scan the disc from that album have played, the player reduced volume and the elapsed time of the depending on the number of files on the moves to the next album in alphabetical disc. The radio may begin playing while it is order on the CD and begins playing MP3s scanning in the background. from that album. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

108 Infotainment System To exit music navigator mode, press the Auxiliary Devices O : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to softkey below the Back tab to return to increase or decrease the volume of the normal MP3 playback. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack portable player. Additional volume CD Player Messages Radios with an auxiliary input jack on the adjustments might have to be made from lower right side can connect to an external the portable device if the volume is not loud CHECK DISC : If this message displays and/or audio device such as an iPod, MP3 player, or soft enough. the CD ejects, it could be for one of the or CD player for use as another source for BAND : If equipped, press to listen to the following reasons: audio listening. This input jack is not an radio when a portable audio device is . It is very hot. When the temperature audio output; do not plug headphones into playing. The portable audio device continues returns to normal, the CD should play. the front auxiliary input jack. playing. . The road is very rough. When the road Drivers are encouraged to set up any CD/AUX : If equipped, press to play a CD becomes smoother, the CD should play. auxiliary device while the vehicle is in when a portable audio device is playing. . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, P (Park). See Defensive Driving 0 126 for Press again and the system begins playing or upside down. more information on driver distraction. audio from the connected portable audio . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an To use a portable audio player, connect a player. If a portable audio player is not hour and try again. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front connected, “No Input Device Found” displays. . There was a problem while burning auxiliary input jack. When a device is SRCE : If equipped, press to listen to the the CD. connected, press the radio CD/AUX button radio when a portable audio device is . The label is caught in the CD player. to begin playing audio from the device over playing. The portable audio device continues the vehicle speakers. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any playing. other reason, try a known good CD. For optimal sound quality, increase the Press to play a CD when a portable audio portable audio device's volume to the If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error device is playing. Press again and the loudest level. cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. system begins playing audio from the If the radio displays an error message, write It is always best to power the portable connected portable audio player. If a it down and provide it to your dealer when audio device through its own battery while portable audio player is not connected, “No reporting the problem. playing. Input Device Found” displays. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Using the USB Port Caution (Continued) Radios that have a USB port can play .mp3 and .wma files that are stored on Radios with a USB port can control a USB damaged or cause an electrical short if a USB storage device as well as AAC files storage device or an iPod using the radio the unconnected end comes in contact that are stored on an iPod. buttons and knobs. See “Playing an MP3” in with liquids or another power source such CD Player 0 104 for information about how USB-Supported File and Folder Structure as the accessory power outlet. to connect and control a USB storage device The radio supports: or an iPod. If equipped, the USB port is on the . Up to 700 folders. USB Support instrument panel and uses the USB 2.0 . Up to eight folders in depth. standard. . Up to 65,535 files. USB-Supported Devices . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . USB flash drive . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . Portable USB hard drive . AAC files stored on an iPod. . Fifth generation or later iPod . FAT16. . iPod nano . FAT32. . iPod touch Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod . iPod classic The USB port can be used to control an iPod Not all iPods and USB drives are compatible or a USB storage device. with the USB port. To connect a USB storage device, connect Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware the device to the USB port on the from Apple for proper operation. iPod Caution instrument panel. firmware can be updated using the latest To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all iTunes application. See www.apple.com/ To connect an iPod, connect one end of the accessories and disconnect all accessory itunes. USB cable that came with the iPod to the cables from the vehicle when not in use. iPod’s dock connector and connect the other For help with identifying the iPod, go to Accessory cables left plugged into the end to the USB port on the instrument www.apple.com/support. vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be panel. If the vehicle is on and the USB (Continued) connection works, “OK to disconnect” and a GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

110 Infotainment System GM logo may appear on the iPod, and iPod ¨ SEEK : Press to go to the next track. Press 2. Press the softkey below the tab with the appears on the infotainment display. The and hold or press multiple times to continue function on it to use that function. iPod music appears on the infotainment moving forward through tracks. j j display and begins playing. : Press the softkey below to pause the s REV : Press and hold to reverse playback track. The tab appears raised when pause is The iPod charges while it is connected to quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. being used. Press the softkey below j again the vehicle if the ignition is on or in ACC/ Release s REV to resume playing. The to resume playback. ACCESSORY. When the vehicle is turned off, elapsed time of the file displays. the iPod automatically powers off and will Back : Press the softkey below the Back tab not charge or draw power from the vehicle's \ FWD : Press and hold to advance to go back to the main display screen on an battery. playback quickly. Sound is heard at a iPod, or the root directory on a USB storage device. If you have an older iPod model that is not reduced volume. Release \ FWD to resume supported, it can still be used by connecting playing. The elapsed time of the file c : Press the softkey below c to view it to the auxiliary input jack using a displays. the contents of the current folder on the standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. See USB drive. To browse and select files: 4 : Press to display additional information “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” previously in about the selected track. 1. Press the softkey below c. this section. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list of Using the Radio to Control a USB Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod folders. Storage Device or iPod f The five softkeys below the infotainment 3. Press to select the desired folder. The radio can control a USB storage device display are used to control the functions If there is more then one folder, repeat or an iPod using the radio buttons and listed below. Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is knobs, and can display song information on reached. the infotainment display. To use the softkeys: 4. Turn f to scroll through the files in the 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the f : Turn to select files. selected folder. infotainment display to display the © SEEK : Press to go to the start of the functions listed below, or press the 5. Press f to select the desired file to be track, if more than 10 seconds have played. softkey below the function if it is played. Press and hold or press multiple times to currently displayed. continue moving backward through tracks. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 111 To skip through large lists, the five softkeys 4. Turn f to scroll through the folders or ' : Press the softkey below ' to can be used to navigate in the following files in the selected menu. repeat one track. The tab appears raised order: when Repeat Track is being used. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be . First softkey, first item in the list. played. Shuffle Functionality . Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. To skip through large lists, the five softkeys To use Shuffle: can be used to navigate in the following . Third softkey, 5% through the list each Press the softkey below , , C , order: > 2 time the softkey is pressed. or = to select between Shuffle Off, . First softkey, first item in the list. . Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle time the softkey is pressed. . Second softkey, 1% through the list each Album, or Shuffle Folder. time the softkey is pressed. . Fifth softkey, end of the list. . Third softkey, 5% through the list each > : Press the softkey below 2 to turn h : Press the softkey below h to time the softkey is pressed. shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first view and select a file on an iPod, using the . Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: time the softkey is pressed. connected. . Playlists . Fifth softkey, end of the list. 2 : Press the softkey below = or . Artists C Repeat Functionality to shuffle all songs on the USB . Albums storage device or iPod. To use Repeat: . Genres C : Press the softkey below > to . Songs Press the softkey below " or ' to shuffle all songs in the current album on . Composers select between Repeat All and Repeat Track. an iPod. To select files: " : Press the softkey below " to repeat = : Press the softkey below > to 1. Press the softkey below h. all tracks. The tab appears lowered when shuffle all songs in the current folder on a Repeat All is being used. This is the default USB storage device. 2. Turn f to scroll through the list of mode when a USB storage device or iPod is menus. first connected. 3. Press f to select the desired menu. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

112 Infotainment System . See “Storing and Deleting Phone OnStar System Phone Numbers” in this section for more OnStar with 4G LTE Bluetooth information. For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth { Warning capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: When using a cell phone, it can be distracting to look too long or too often . Placement and receipt of calls in a at the screen of the phone or the hands-free mode. infotainment system. Taking your eyes . Sharing of the cell phone’s address book off the road too long or too often could or contact list with the vehicle. If equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, up to seven cause a crash resulting in injury or death. devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and To minimize driver distraction, before Focus your attention on driving. laptops, can be connected to high-speed driving, and with the vehicle parked: Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi . Become familiar with the features of the A Bluetooth system can use a hotspot. cell phone. Organize the phone book and Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to contact lists clearly and delete duplicate Hands-Free Profile to make and receive connect to an OnStar Advisor for assistance. or rarely used entries. If possible, phone calls. The system can be used while See www.onstar.com for a detailed program speed dial or other shortcuts. the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY. The instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, . Review the controls and operation of the range of the Bluetooth system can be up to and system limitations. Services and apps infotainment system. 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all vary by make, model, year, carrier, functions, and not all phones work with the . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The availability, and conditions. 4G LTE service is in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See system may not work with all cell available in select markets. 4G LTE www.gm.com/bluetooth for more phones. See “Pairing” in this section for performance is based on industry averages information on compatible phones in U.S. more information. and vehicle systems design. Some services and Canada only. require a data plan. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 113 Voice Recognition Bluetooth Controls . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition Use the buttons on the steering wheel to phone changes or the cell phone is to interpret voice commands to dial phone operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See deleted from the system. numbers and name tags. Steering Wheel Controls 0 66. . Only one paired cell phone can be For additional information, say “Help” while b / g : Press to answer incoming calls, connected to the Bluetooth system at you are in a voice recognition menu. confirm system information, and start a time. Noise : Keep interior noise levels to a speech recognition. . If multiple paired cell phones are within minimum. The system may not recognize c / x : Press to end a call, reject a call, range of the system, the system connects voice commands if there is too much or cancel an operation. to the first available paired cell phone in background noise. the order that they were first paired to the system. To connect to a different When to Speak : A short tone sounds after Pairing paired phone, see “Connecting to a the system responds indicating when it is A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be Different Phone” later in this section. waiting for a voice command. Wait until the paired to the Bluetooth system and then tone and then speak. connected to the vehicle before it can be Pairing a Phone How to Speak : Speak clearly in a calm and used. See the cell phone manufacturer's user 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. natural voice. guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command can be skipped. Audio System Pairing Information 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability instructions and a four-digit Personal sound comes through the vehicle's front cannot be paired to the vehicle as a Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is audio system speakers and overrides the phone and an MP3 player at the used in Step 5. audio system. Use the audio system volume same time. knob, during a call, to change the volume 4. Start the pairing process on the cell . Up to five cell phones can be paired to phone that you want to pair. For help level. The adjusted volume level remains in the Bluetooth system. memory for later calls. To prevent missed with this process, see the cell phone . The pairing process is disabled when the calls, a minimum volume level is used if the manufacturer's user guide. vehicle is moving. volume is turned down too low. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

114 Infotainment System 5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle” 2. Say “Bluetooth.” The following commands are used to delete in the list on the cell phone. Follow the 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks which and store phone numbers. instructions on the cell phone to enter phone to delete. Store : This command will store a phone the PIN provided in Step 3. After the PIN 4. Say the name of the phone you want to number, or a group of numbers as a is successfully entered, the system name tag. prompts you to provide a name for the delete. paired cell phone. This name will be used Connecting to a Different Phone Digit Store : This command allows a phone to indicate which phones are paired and number to be stored as a name tag by To connect to a different cell phone, the entering the digits one at a time. connected to the vehicle. The system Bluetooth system looks for the next responds with “ has been available cell phone in the order in which all Delete : This command is used to delete successfully paired” after the pairing the available cell phones were paired. individual name tags. process is complete. Depending on which cell phone you want to Delete All Name Tags : This command 6. Repeat Steps 1–5 to pair additional connect to, you may have to use this deletes all stored name tags in the phones. command several times. Hands-Free Calling Directory. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. Using the “Store” Command The system can list all cell phones paired to 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to 3. Say “Change phone.” the vehicle, the system responds with “is 2. Say “Store.” . If another cell phone is found, the connected” after that phone name. 3. Say the phone number or group of response will be “ is numbers you want to store all at once 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. now connected.” with no pauses, then follow the 2. Say “Bluetooth.” . If another cell phone is not found, directions given by the system to save a 3. Say “List.” the original phone remains name tag for this number. connected. Deleting a Paired Phone Using the “Digit Store” Command Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers If the phone name you want to delete is If an unwanted number is recognized by the unknown, see “Listing All Paired and The system can store up to 30 phone system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the Connected Phones.” numbers as name tags in the Hands-Free last number. Directory for Bluetooth. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 115 To hear all of the numbers recognized by Using the “List” Command Calling Emergency the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “Directory.” The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Digit Store.” 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you 4. Say “List.” want to store. After each digit is entered, 3. Say [emergency number]. the system repeats back the digit it Making a Call 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.” heard followed by a tone. After the last Calls can be made using the following Once connected, the person called will be digit has been entered, say “Store,” and commands. then follow the directions given by the heard through the audio speakers. system to save a name tag for this Dial or Call : The dial or call command can Using the “Digit Dial” Command number. be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. The digit dial command allows a phone Using the “Delete” Command number to be dialed by entering the digits Digit Dial : This command allows a phone 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. one at a time. After each digit is entered, number to be dialed by entering the digits the system repeats back the digit it heard 2. Say “Delete.” one at a time. followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Re-dial : This command is used to dial the If an unwanted number is recognized by the Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command last number used on the cell phone. system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the This command deletes all stored name tags Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command last number. in the Hands-Free Calling Directory. 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. To delete all name tags: 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 3. Say the entire number without pausing, 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” or say the name tag. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” Once connected, the person called will be Listing Stored Numbers heard through the audio speakers. The list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

116 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you . Press b / g again to return to the . To cancel mute, press b / g , and then want to dial. After each digit is entered, original call. say “Un-mute call.” the system repeats back the digit it . To ignore the incoming call, no action is Transferring a Call heard followed by a tone. After the last required. digit has been entered, say “Dial.” Audio can be transferred between the . Press / to disconnect the current c x Bluetooth system and the cell phone. Once connected, the person called will be call and switch to the call on hold. heard through the audio speakers. The cell phone must be paired and Using the “Re-dial” Command Three-Way Calling connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. Three-way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless process can take up to two minutes after 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” service carrier. the ignition is turned to on. Once connected, the person called will be 1. While on a call, press b / g. Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth heard through the audio speakers. System to a Cell Phone 2. Say “Three-way call.” Receiving a Call 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the During a call with the audio in the vehicle: When an incoming call is received, the audio number of the third party to be called. 1. Press b / g. system mutes and a ring tone is heard in 4. Once the call is connected, press b / g 2. Say “Transfer Call.” the vehicle. to link all callers together. Transferring Audio to the Bluetooth System . Press / to answer the call. b g Ending a Call from a Cell Phone . Press c / x to ignore a call. During a call with the audio on the cell Press c / x to end a call. Call Waiting phone, press b / g. The audio transfers to Muting a Call the vehicle. If the audio does not transfer to Call waiting must be supported on the cell the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature During a call, all sounds from inside the phone and enabled by the wireless service on the cell phone. See your cell phone vehicle can be muted so that the person on carrier. manufacturer's user guide for more the other end of the call cannot hear them. . Press b / g to answer an incoming call information. when another call is active. The original . To mute a call, press b / g , and then call is placed on hold. say “Mute call.” GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Infotainment System 117 Voice Pass-Thru 2. Say “Dial.” Voice pass-thru allows access to the voice 3. Say the number or name tag to send. recognition commands on the cell phone. Clearing the System See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this Unless information is deleted out of the feature. in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved To access contacts stored in the cell phone: "Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone," name tags in the phone book and phone mean that an electronic accessory has been 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. pairing information. For information on how designed to connect specifically to iPod or 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command can be to delete this information, see the previous iPhone, respectively, and has been certified skipped. section “Deleting a Paired Phone” and the by the developer to meet Apple previous sections on deleting name tags. 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, performance standards. Apple is not accessing .” Other Information responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory The cell phone's normal prompt messages The Bluetooth word mark and logos are standards. Please note that the use of this will go through their cycle according to the owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect phone's operating instructions. use of such marks by General Motors is wireless performance. iPhone, iPod, iPod under license. Other trademarks and trade Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod names are those of their respective owners. touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., The Bluetooth system can send numbers See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. registered in the U.S. and other countries. and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu-driven phone system. Trademarks and License Account numbers can also be stored for use. Agreements Sending a Number or Name Tag During FCC Information a Call See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

118 Infotainment System Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, taxes, one It is prohibited to copy, decompile, Bluetooth time activation fee, and other fees may disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, The Bluetooth word mark and logos are apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All manipulate, or otherwise make available any owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any fees and programming subject to change. technology or software incorporated in use of such marks by General Motors is Subscriptions subject to Customer receivers compatible with the SiriusXM under license. Other trademarks and trade Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com. Satellite Radio System or that support the names are those of their respective owners. SiriusXM service only available in the SiriusXM website, the Online Service or any 48 contiguous United States and Canada. of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice In Canada: Some deterioration of service compression software included in this may occur in extreme northern latitudes. product is protected by intellectual property This is beyond the control of SiriusXM rights including patent rights, copyrights, Satellite Radio. and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Explicit Language Notice: Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with General Requirements: an “XL” preceding the channel name. 1. A License Agreement from SiriusXM is Channel blocking is available for SiriusXM required for any product that Satellite Radio receivers by notifying incorporates SiriusXM Technology and/or SiriusXM: for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to . USA Customers: See www.siriusxm.com or be manufactured, distributed, call 1-888-601-6296. or marketed in the SiriusXM Service Area. . Canadian Customers: See www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677. 2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in Canada, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as XM Canada). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Climate Controls 119 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the Climate Control Systems vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems ...... 119 Rear Heating System ...... 121 Rear Climate Control System ...... 122 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 123 Maintenance Service ...... 124

Vehicles without Air Conditioning

1. Fan Control Temperature Control : Turn the knob 2. Temperature Control clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. 3. Air Delivery Mode Control Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn the knob 9 : Turn the knob clockwise or clockwise or counterclockwise to change the counterclockwise to increase or decrease the current airflow mode. fan speed. H : Air is directed to the instrument panel 9 : Turns the system off. outlets. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

120 Climate Controls ) : Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets, with some air directed toward the windshield. 6 : Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. - : This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Outside air is directed to the floor and defroster outlets. Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or cooler air. The air conditioning compressor might turn on in this setting to dehumidify the air. Vehicles with Air Conditioning 1 : This mode clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the 1. Fan Control Rear Window Defogger windshield, with some to the floor outlets 2. Temperature Control and front side windows. The air conditioning If equipped with a rear window defogger, a compressor might turn on in this setting to 3. Air Delivery Mode Control warming grid is used to remove fog or frost dehumidify the air. 4. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) from the rear window. Do not drive the vehicle until all the On hot days, open the windows to let hot 1 : Press to turn the rear window windows are clear. inside air escape; then close them. This defogger on or off. An indicator light on the helps to reduce the time needed for the button comes on to show that the rear vehicle to cool down and the system window defogger is on. operates more efficiently. The defogger only works when the ignition # : Cools and dehumidifies the air inside is on. The defogger turns off if the ignition of the vehicle. is turned off or to ACC/ACCESSORY. V : Cools the air inside the vehicle faster, by recirculating the inside air. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Climate Controls 121 Heated Mirrors: If equipped with heated Rear Heating System AUX : The thumbwheel for this system is on outside mirrors, the mirrors heat to help the instrument panel below the audio clear fog or frost from the surface of the If equipped, the rear heating system lets system. mirror when 1 is pressed. See Heated you adjust the amount of air flowing into the rear of the vehicle, from the front 9 : Turn the thumbwheel up or down to Mirrors 0 18. seating area. This feature works with the increase or decrease the amount of heated Do not drive the vehicle until all the main climate control system in the vehicle. air sent to the rear seating area. windows are clear. Q : This position supplies the most amount Caution of heat to the rear seating area. Do not use a razor blade or sharp object c : This position supplies half the amount to clear the inside rear window. Do not of heat to the rear seating area. adhere anything to the defogger grid R : This position supplies the least amount lines in the rear glass. These actions may of heat to the rear seating area. damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 9 : This turns the rear heating system off. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

122 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System If equipped with a rear heating and air conditioning system, it controls the temperature, fan speed, and air delivery for the rear seat passengers only. The front climate control panel is in the overhead console between the driver and front passenger.

Front Climate Control Panel

1. Fan Control When the fan knob is in the AUX position, 2. Air Delivery Mode Control the rear climate control panel can be used to adjust the climate settings in the rear 3. Temperature Control seating area. Use this control panel to maintain a separate temperature setting. Adjust the direction of the airflow or adjust the fan speed for the rear seat passenger(s). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Climate Controls 123 The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the rear of the vehicle. If it is not on, then the temperature in the rear of the vehicle remains at cabin temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow in the rear seating area. To change the current mode, select one of the following: Rear Climate Control Panel H : Air is directed to the upper outlets, with some directed to the floor outlets. 1. Fan Control AUX : Turn the fan knob on the front 2 : Air is directed to the floor outlets. climate control panel to AUX to let rear seat 2. Air Delivery Mode Control Be sure to keep the area under the front passengers use the control panel in the rear seats clear of any objects so that the air 3. Temperature Control seating area. This disables the front control inside of the vehicle can circulate effectively. For vehicles with a rear climate control panel. To return control to the front panel, panel, it is located overhead behind the move the fan knob out of AUX. For information on how to use the main driver and front passenger, centered in front 9 climate control system, see Climate Control of the second row. To adjust the rear : Turns the system off. Systems 0 119. For information on 0 climate control panel settings by a rear seat 9 : Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to ventilation, see Air Vents 123. passenger, the front climate control panel increase or decrease the fan speed in the fan knob must be in the AUX position. The rear seating area. Air Vents fan speed, air delivery mode, and temperature can then be adjusted. Temperature Control : Turn clockwise or Use the outlets located near the center and counterclockwise to increase or decrease the on the sides of the instrument panel to temperature in the rear seating area. change the direction of airflow. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

124 Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance During service, all refrigerants should be . Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting the air inlets at the base of the Service refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is windshield that may block the flow of air harmful to the environment and may also into the vehicle. All vehicles have a label underhood that create unsafe conditions based on identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. inhalation, combustion, frostbite, or other . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors The refrigerant system should only be health-based concerns. may adversely affect the performance of serviced by trained and certified technicians. the system. The air conditioning evaporator should never The air conditioning system requires periodic . Clear snow off the hood to improve maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule be repaired or replaced by one from a 0 visibility and help decrease moisture salvage vehicle. It should only be replaced 249. drawn into the vehicle. by a new evaporator to ensure proper and . Keep the path under the front seats clear safe operation. of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 125 Engine Exhaust Fuel Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust ...... 141 Top Tier Fuel ...... 157 Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 141 Recommended Fuel ...... 158 Driving Information Prohibited Fuels ...... 158 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...... 126 Automatic Transmission Fuels in Foreign Countries ...... 158 Distracted Driving ...... 126 Automatic Transmission ...... 142 Fuel Additives ...... 158 Defensive Driving ...... 126 Manual Mode ...... 144 Filling the Tank ...... 158 Impaired Driving ...... 127 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 145 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...... 160 Control of a Vehicle ...... 127 Braking ...... 127 Brakes Trailer Towing Steering ...... 127 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 145 General Towing Information ...... 160 Off-Road Recovery ...... 128 Parking Brake ...... 146 Driving Characteristics and Loss of Control ...... 128 Brake Assist ...... 146 Towing Tips ...... 160 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 129 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 146 Trailer Towing ...... 164 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 129 Ride Control Systems Towing Equipment ...... 172 Winter Driving ...... 130 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...... 175 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 131 Control ...... 147 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 131 Conversions and Add-Ons Locking Rear Axle ...... 148 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 176 Starting and Operating Cruise Control New Vehicle Break-In ...... 134 Cruise Control ...... 149 Ignition Positions ...... 135 Starting the Engine ...... 136 Driver Assistance Systems Fast Idle System ...... 138 Driver Assistance Systems ...... 150 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...... 138 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 152 Engine Coolant Heater ...... 138 Park Assist ...... 153 Shifting Into Park ...... 140 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Shifting out of Park ...... 140 System ...... 154 Parking over Things That Burn ...... 141 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...... 155 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...... 157 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

126 Driving and Operating Distracted Driving . Wait until the vehicle is parked to Driving Information retrieve items that have fallen to the Driving for Better Fuel Economy Distraction comes in many forms and can floor. take your focus from the task of driving. . Stop or park the vehicle to tend to Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here Exercise good judgment and do not let other children. are some driving tips to get the best fuel activities divert your attention away from . Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or economy possible: the road. Many local governments have restraint. . Set the climate controls to the desired enacted laws regarding driver distraction. . Avoid stressful conversations while temperature after the engine is started, Become familiar with the local laws in driving, whether with a passenger or on a or turn them off when not required. your area. cell phone. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. To avoid distracted driving, keep your eyes . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. on the road, keep your hands on the { steering wheel, and focus your attention on Warning . Avoid idling the engine for long periods driving. Taking your eyes off the road too long or of time. . Do not use a phone in demanding driving too often could cause a crash resulting in . When road and weather conditions are situations. Use a hands-free method to injury or death. Focus your attention on appropriate, use cruise control. place or receive necessary phone calls. driving. . Always follow posted speed limits or . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, drive more slowly when conditions or look up information on phones or Refer to the infotainment section for more require. other electronic devices. information on using that system and the . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. navigation system, if equipped, including . Designate a front seat passenger to pairing and using a cell phone. . Combine several trips into a single trip. handle potential distractions. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same . Become familiar with vehicle features Defensive Driving TPC Spec number molded into the tire's before driving, such as programming Defensive driving means “always expect the sidewall near the size. favorite radio stations and adjusting unexpected.” The first step in driving . Follow recommended scheduled climate control and seat settings. Program defensively is to wear the seat belt. See maintenance. all trip information into any navigation Seat Belts 0 28. device prior to driving. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 127 . Assume that other road users Control of a Vehicle applied. Once the power assist is used up, it (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) can take longer to stop and the brake pedal are going to be careless and make Braking, steering, and accelerating are will be harder to push. mistakes. Anticipate what they may do important factors in helping to control a and be ready. vehicle while driving. Steering . Allow enough following distance between Braking you and the driver in front of you. Caution . Focus on the task of driving. Braking action involves perception time and To avoid damage to the steering system, reaction time. Deciding to push the brake do not drive over curbs, parking barriers, Impaired Driving pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is or similar objects at speeds greater than reaction time. Death and injury associated with impaired 3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving driving is a global tragedy. Average driver reaction time is about over other objects such as lane dividers three-quarters of a second. In that time, a and speed bumps. Damage caused by { Warning vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels misuse of the vehicle is not covered by 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of the vehicle warranty. Drinking alcohol or taking drugs and then distance in an emergency. driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: can be affected by even a small amount . Keep enough distance between you and of alcohol or drugs. You can have a the vehicle in front of you. serious — or even fatal — collision if you . Avoid needless heavy braking. drive after drinking or taking drugs. . Keep pace with traffic. Do not drive while under the influence of If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is alcohol or drugs, or ride with a driver being driven, brake normally but do not who has been drinking or is impaired by pump the brakes. Doing so could make the drugs. Find alternate transportation pedal harder to push down. If the engine home; or if you are with a group, stops, there will be some power brake assist designate a driver who will remain sober. but it will be used when the brake is GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

128 Driving and Operating Hydraulic Power Steering Steering in Emergencies 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the This vehicle has hydraulic power steering. . There are some situations when steering vehicle so that it straddles the edge of It may require maintenance. See Power around a problem may be more effective the pavement. Steering Fluid 0 196. than braking. 2. Turn the steering wheel about If power steering assist is lost because the . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without one-eighth of a turn, until the right front engine stops or because of a system tire contacts the pavement edge. malfunction, the vehicle can be steered but removing a hand. may require increased effort. See your . Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight dealer if there is a problem. steering while braking. down the roadway. Caution Off-Road Recovery Loss of Control If the steering wheel is turned until it Skidding reaches the end of its travel, and is held There are three types of skids that in that position for more than 15 seconds, correspond to the vehicle's three control damage may occur to the power steering systems: system and there may be loss of power . Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. steering assist. . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much Curve Tips speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. . Take curves at a reasonable speed. . Acceleration Skid — too much throttle . Reduce speed before entering a curve. causes the driving wheels to spin. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking through the curve. reasonable care suited to existing conditions, . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while and by not overdriving those conditions. But before accelerating gently into the skids are always possible. straightaway. driving. Follow these tips: If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 129 . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal There is no hard and fast rule about and steer the way you want the vehicle { Warning hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be Wet brakes can cause crashes. They down when the road is wet. ready for a second skid if it occurs. might not work as well in a quick stop Other Rainy Weather Tips . Slow down and adjust your driving and could cause pulling to one side. You according to weather conditions. Stopping could lose control of the vehicle. Besides slowing down, other wet weather distance can be longer and vehicle control driving tips include: After driving through a large puddle of can be affected when traction is reduced . Allow extra following distance. water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other . Pass with caution. material on the road. Learn to recognize the brake pedal until the brakes work warning clues — such as enough water, normally. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. ice, or packed snow on the road to make Flowing or rushing water creates strong . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir a mirrored surface — and slow down forces. Driving through flowing water when you have any doubt. filled. could cause the vehicle to be carried . Have good tires with proper tread depth. . Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, away. If this happens, you and other See Tires 0 211. or braking, including reducing vehicle vehicle occupants could drown. Do not . Turn off cruise control. speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any ignore police warnings and be very sudden changes could cause the tires to cautious about trying to drive through slide. Hill and Mountain Roads flowing water. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only Driving on steep hills or through mountains the braking skid. Hydroplaning is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build Driving on Wet Roads . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good up under the vehicle's tires so they actually shape. Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle ride on the water. This can happen if the traction and affect your ability to stop and road is wet enough and you are going fast . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, accelerate. Always drive slower in these enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it cooling system, and transmission. types of driving conditions and avoid driving has little or no contact with the road. . Shift to a lower gear when going down through large puddles and deep-standing or steep or long hills. flowing water. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

130 Driving and Operating . Turn off cruise control. { Warning Winter Driving Blizzard Conditions Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a Driving on Snow or Ice long downhill slope can cause brake Snow or ice between the tires and the road Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal overheating, can reduce brake creates less traction or grip, so drive for help. Stay with the vehicle unless there performance, and could result in a loss of carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program braking. Shift the transmission to a lower (32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall. 0 gear to let the engine assist the brakes Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain 265. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: on a steep downhill slope. until roads can be treated. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. For slippery road driving: . Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. { Warning . Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the { Warning Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with surface under the tires slick. the ignition off is dangerous. This can . Turn on Traction Control. See Traction Snow can trap engine exhaust under the cause overheating of the brakes and loss Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 147. vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains of steering assist. Always have the engine . Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves running and the vehicle in gear. vehicle stability during hard stops, but carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be the brakes should be applied sooner than seen or smelled. It can cause . Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in when on dry pavement. See Antilock unconsciousness and even death. its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross Brake System (ABS) 0 145. the center line. If the vehicle is stuck in snow: . Allow greater following distance and . Clear snow from the base of the . Be alert on top of hills; something could watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash). vehicle, especially any blocking the occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded exhaust pipe. . Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., areas. The surface of a curve or an falling rocks area, winding roads, long overpass can remain icy when the . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on grades, passing or no-passing zones) and surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden the vehicle side that is away from the take appropriate action. steering maneuvers and braking while wind, to bring in fresh air. on ice. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 131 If stuck too severely for the traction system get the vehicle out after a few tries, it Warning (Continued) to free the vehicle, turn the traction system might need to be towed out. If the vehicle . Fully open the air outlets on or under off and use the rocking method. See does need to be towed out, see Towing the the instrument panel. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control Vehicle 0 239. 0 147. . Adjust the climate control system to Vehicle Load Limits circulate the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest { Warning It is very important to know how much setting. See “Climate Control Systems.” If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, weight the vehicle can carry. This For more information about CO, see they can explode, and you or others weight is called the vehicle capacity Engine Exhaust 0 141. could be injured. The vehicle can weight and includes the weight of all overheat, causing an engine compartment occupants, cargo, and all To save fuel, run the engine for short fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as nonfactory-installed options. Two labels periods to warm the vehicle and then shut little as possible and avoid going above on the vehicle may show how much the engine off and partially close the 56 km/h (35 mph). weight it was designed to carry, the window. Moving about to keep warm also Tire and Loading Information label and helps. Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out the Certification/Tire label. If it takes time for help to arrive, when Turn the steering wheel left and right to running the engine, push the accelerator clear the area around the front wheels. Turn { Warning pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than off any traction system. Shift back and forth the idle speed. This keeps the battery between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, Do not load the vehicle any heavier charged to restart the vehicle and to signal spinning the wheels as little as possible. To than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for help with the headlamps. Do this as prevent transmission wear, wait until the (GVWR), or either the maximum little as possible, to save fuel. wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. front or rear Gross Axle Weight Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, Rating (GAWR). This can cause If the Vehicle Is Stuck and press lightly on the accelerator pedal systems to break and change the Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to when the transmission is in gear. Slowly way the vehicle handles. This could free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, spinning the wheels in the forward and cause loss of control and a crash. reverse directions causes a rocking motion ice, or snow. (Continued) that could free the vehicle. If that does not GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

132 Driving and Operating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle 3. Subtract the combined weight of the Warning (Continued) capacity weight (2) in kilograms and driver and passengers from XXX kg Overloading can also reduce stopping pounds. or XXX lbs. distance, damage the tires, and The Tire and Loading Information label 4. The resulting figure equals the shorten the life of the vehicle. also shows the size of the original available amount of cargo and Tire and Loading Information Label equipment tires (3) and the luggage load capacity. For example, recommended cold tire inflation if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. pressures (4). For more information on and there will be five 150 lb tires and inflation see Tires 0 211 and passengers in your vehicle, the Tire Pressure 0 216. amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. There is also important loading (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) information on the vehicle Certification/ Tire label. It may show the Gross 5. Determine the combined weight of Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the luggage and cargo being loaded on Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the vehicle. That weight may not the front and rear axle. See safely exceed the available cargo and “Certification/Tire Label” later in this luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. Label Example section. “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit– 6. If your vehicle will be towing a A vehicle specific Tire and Loading trailer, load from your trailer will be 1. Locate the statement "The combined Information label is attached to the transferred to your vehicle. Consult weight of occupants and cargo center pillar (B-pillar). The tire and this manual to determine how this should never exceed XXX kg or loading information label shows the reduces the available cargo and XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard. number of occupant seating luggage load capacity of your 2. Determine the combined weight of vehicle.” the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 133 See Trailer Towing 0 164 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips.

Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs) 3. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs) 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg Refer to the vehicle tire and loading (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) information label for specific 3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight information about the vehicle's capacity = 317 kg (700 lbs) weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

134 Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label actual loads on the front and rear axles, Add-On Equipment you need to go to a weigh station and When carrying removable items, a limit weigh the vehicle. Your dealer can help on how many people carried inside the you with this. Be sure to spread out the vehicle may be necessary. Be sure to load equally on both sides of the weigh the vehicle before buying and centerline. installing the new equipment. { Warning Starting and Operating Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden New Vehicle Break-In stop or turn, or in a crash. Caution . Put things in the cargo area of the The vehicle does not need an elaborate A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. break-in. But it will perform better in the is attached to the rear edge of the long run if you follow these guidelines: driver door. The label may show the . Never stack heavier things, like size of the vehicle's original tires and . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h suitcases, inside the vehicle so (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km the inflation pressures needed to obtain that some of them are above the (500 mi). the gross weight capacity of the tops of the seats. vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle . Do not drive at any one constant . Do not leave an unsecured child speed, fast or slow, for the first Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR restraint in the vehicle. 805 km (500 mi). Do not make includes the weight of the vehicle, all full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting . When you carry something inside occupants, fuel, and cargo. to brake or slow the vehicle. the vehicle, secure it whenever The Certification/Tire label also may you can. . Avoid making hard stops for the first show the maximum weights for the 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this front and rear axles, called Gross Axle . Do not leave a seat folded down time the new brake linings are not yet Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the unless you need to. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Caution (Continued) 1. ACC/ACCESSORY 2. Shift to P (Park). 3. Continue to hold the brake pedal, then broken in. Hard stops with new linings 2. ON/RUN set the parking brake. See Parking Brake can mean premature wear and earlier 3. START 0 146. replacement. Follow this breaking-in The ignition switch has four positions. guideline every time you get new 4. Push the key all the way in toward the brake linings. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be steering column (1), then turn the key to in ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be LOCK/OFF (2). . Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing 0 164 for the trailer applied. 5. Remove the key. towing capabilities of the vehicle and 0 (Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF) : This 6. Release the brake pedal. more information. position turns off the vehicle. It also locks See your dealer if the key can be removed the ignition, the transmission, and the Following break-in, engine speed and load in any other position. steering column, if equipped with a locking can be gradually increased. steering column. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Ignition Positions 0 138. A warning chime will sound when the driver door is opened and the key is in the ignition. If equipped with a locking steering column, the steering can bind with the front wheels turned off center, which may prevent key rotation out of LOCK/OFF. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. To turn off the vehicle: 1. Make sure that the vehicle is stopped. 0. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

136 Driving and Operating 7. Push the key all the way in toward the A warning chime will sound when the driver { Warning steering column, then turn the ignition door is opened and the key is in the Turning off the vehicle while moving may to LOCK/OFF. ignition. cause loss of power assist in the brake 8. Remove the key. 2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be used to and steering systems and disable the 9. Release the brake pedal. operate the electrical accessories and to airbags. While driving, turn off the display some instrument cluster warning vehicle only in an emergency. Caution and indicator lights. This position can also Use the correct key, make sure it is all be used for service and diagnostics, and to In an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be the way in — or pushed all the way in verify the proper operation of the pulled over and must be turned off while malfunction indicator lamp as may be toward the steering column when turning driving: required for emission inspection purposes. off the vehicle — and turn it only with The switch stays in this position when the 1. Push the key all the way in toward the your hand. steering column, then turn the key to engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position. ACC/ACCESSORY. 1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position allows 2. Brake using firm and steady pressure. Do features such as the infotainment system to If the key is left in ON/RUN with the engine not pump the brakes repeatedly. This operate while the vehicle is off. It also off, the battery could drain and the vehicle may deplete power assist, requiring unlocks the steering column, if equipped may not start. increased brake pedal force. with a locking steering column. Use this 3 (START) : This is the position that starts 3. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can position if the vehicle must be pushed or the engine. When the engine starts, release be done while the vehicle is moving. towed. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) the key. The ignition returns to ON/RUN for 0 Continue braking and steer the vehicle to 138. driving. a safe location. From ON/RUN, push the key all the way in 4. Come to a complete stop. toward the steering column, then turn the Starting the Engine 5. Shift to P (Park). key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the 6. Continue to hold the brake pedal, then If the key is left in ACC/ACCESSORY with the Duramax diesel supplement. set the parking brake. See Parking Brake engine off, the battery could drain and the To place the transmission in the 0 146. vehicle may not start. proper gear: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Move the shift lever to P (Park) or Starting Procedure Caution (Continued) N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, other position. To restart the engine when turn the ignition key to START. When the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds the vehicle is already moving, use the engine starts, let go of the key. The between each try, to let the cranking N (Neutral) only. idle speed will go down as your engine motor cool down. gets warm. Do not race the engine Caution immediately after starting it. Operate 2. If the engine does not start after five to If you add electrical parts or accessories, the engine and transmission gently to 10 seconds, especially in very cold you could change the way the engine allow the oil to warm up and lubricate weather (below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could operates. Any resulting damage would all moving parts. be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way not be covered by the vehicle warranty. When the low fuel warning light is on to the floor and holding it there as you See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 176. and the FUEL LEVEL LOW message is hold the key in START for up to displayed in the Driver Information 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds Center (DIC), the Computer-Controlled Caution between each try, to allow the cranking Cranking System is disabled to prevent motor to cool down. When the engine Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the possible vehicle component damage. starts, let go of the key and accelerator. vehicle is moving. If you do, you could When this happens, hold the ignition If the vehicle starts briefly but then damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) switch in the START position to continue stops again, do the same thing. This only when the vehicle is stopped. engine cranking. clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine Caution immediately after starting it. Operate Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of the engine and transmission gently until If the steering wheel is turned until it time, by returning the ignition to the the oil warms up and lubricates all reaches the end of its travel, and is held START position immediately after moving parts. in that position while starting the vehicle, cranking has ended, can overheat and damage may occur to the hydraulic damage the cranking motor, and drain power steering system and there may be (Continued) loss of power steering assist. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

138 Driving and Operating Fast Idle System . Selecting the cruise control cancel button. Engine Coolant Heater . Releasing the parking brake. If equipped, this feature is available only If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the with cruise control. The manual fast idle . Moving the transmission shift lever out of Duramax diesel supplement. switch is operated using the cruise control P (Park) or N (Neutral). buttons on the left side of the steering . Selecting the cruise control on/off button { Warning wheel. when it was previously on. Do not plug in the engine block heater This system can be used to increase engine . Pressing the cruise control SET- button a second time. while the vehicle is parked in a garage or idle speed whenever the following under a carport. Property damage or . Pressing the accelerator more than conditions are met: personal injury may result. Always park one-quarter of the way down. . The parking brake is set. the vehicle in a clear open area away . . The brake pedal is not pressed. Turning the ignition off. from buildings or structures. . The vehicle must not be moving and the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) accelerator must not be pressed. The engine coolant heater can provide easier When the ignition is turned from on to off, starting and better fuel economy during To control the fast idle: the following features (if equipped) will engine warm-up in cold weather conditions . To enable the Fast Idle System, press and continue to function for up to 10 minutes, at or below −18 °C (0 °F). Vehicles with an release the cruise control on/off button or until the driver door is opened. These engine coolant heater should be plugged in and ensure that the switch indicator light features will also work when the ignition is at least four hours before starting. is lit. in RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY: An internal thermostat in the plug end of . Press and release the cruise control SET- . Infotainment System the cord may exist which will prevent button. Engine speed will be held at . Power Windows (during RAP this engine coolant heater operation at approximately 1200 rpm. functionality will be lost when any door temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F). When the fast idle is active, the Driver is opened) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Information Center (DIC) will display FAST . Sunroof (during RAP this functionality will 1. Turn off the engine. IDLE ON. be lost when any door is opened) One of the following actions will turn off . Auxiliary Power Outlet the fast idle: . Audio System . Pressing the brake. . OnStar System GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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{ Warning Warning (Continued) Improper use of the heater cord or an or extension cord, could make it extension cord can damage the cord and overheat and cause a fire, property may result in overheating and fire. damage, electric shock, and injury. . Plug the cord into a three-prong . Do not operate the vehicle with the electrical utility receptacle that is heater cord permanently attached to protected by a ground fault detection the vehicle. Possible heater cord and function. An ungrounded outlet could thermostat damage could occur. cause an electric shock. . While in use, do not let the heater . Use a weatherproof, heavy-duty, cord touch vehicle parts or sharp 15 amp-rated extension cord if needed. edges. Never close the hood on the 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Failure to use the recommended heater cord. electrical cord. extension cord in good operating . Before starting the vehicle, unplug the The cord for the engine coolant heater is condition, or using a damaged heater cord, reattach the cover to the plug, on the driver side of the engine (Continued) and securely fasten the cord. Keep the compartment. cord away from any moving parts. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do not use it. See your dealer 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to for a replacement. Inspect the cord for unplug and store the cord as it was damage yearly. before to keep it away from moving engine parts and prevent damage. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

140 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park transmission. It might be difficult to pull the Warning (Continued) shift lever out of P (Park). This is called 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the Do not leave the vehicle when the engine torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake. is running. If you have left the engine parking brake and then shift into P (Park) 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) running, the vehicle can move suddenly. properly before you leave the driver seat. To 0 position by pulling the shift lever toward You or others could be injured. To be find out how, see Shifting Into Park 140. you and moving it up as far as it will go. sure the vehicle will not move, even When you are ready to drive, move the 3. Push the ignition key in, towards the when you are on fairly level ground, shift lever out of P (Park) before releasing steering column and then turn the always set the parking brake and move the parking brake. ignition off. the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting If torque lock does occur, you might need to 4. Remove the key and take it with you. Into Park 0 140. If you are towing a have another vehicle push yours a little If you can leave the vehicle with the trailer, see Driving Characteristics and uphill to take some of the pressure from the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is Towing Tips 0 160. parking pawl in the transmission. Then you in P (Park). should be able to pull the shift lever out of Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine If you have to leave the vehicle with the P (Park). engine running, be sure the vehicle is in Running P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set. Shifting out of Park After the shift lever is moved into P (Park), The vehicle has an automatic transmission { Warning hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, shift lock control system. You have to fully see if you can move the shift lever away It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle apply the brakes before you can shift from from P (Park) without first pulling it toward with the engine running. It could P (Park) when the ignition is on. See you. If you can, it means that the shift lever overheat and catch fire. Automatic Transmission 0 142. was not fully locked into P (Park). It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle The shift lock control system is designed to: Torque Lock if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) . Prevent the ignition key from being with the parking brake firmly set. The If you are parking on a hill and you do not removed unless the shift lever is in vehicle can roll. shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, P (Park). (Continued) the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 141 . Prevent movement of the shift lever out Parking over Things That Burn of P (Park), unless the ignition is on and Warning (Continued) the regular brake pedal is applied. { Warning . The vehicle exhaust system has been modified, damaged, or improperly The shift lock control system is always Things that can burn could touch hot functional except in the case of a dead repaired. exhaust parts under the vehicle and battery or low voltage (less than 9 V) . There are holes or openings in the battery. ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, vehicle body from damage or dry grass, or other things that can burn. If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a aftermarket modifications that are not battery with low voltage, try charging or completely sealed. jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting Engine Exhaust If unusual fumes are detected or if it is - North America 0 236. suspected that exhaust is coming into the { Warning To shift out of P (Park): vehicle: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide 1. Apply the brake pedal. . Drive it only with the windows (CO), which cannot be seen or smelled. completely down. 2. Turn the ignition on. Exposure to CO can cause . Have the vehicle repaired immediately. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired unconsciousness and even death. position. Never park the vehicle with the engine Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: If you still are unable to shift out of running in an enclosed area such as a . The vehicle idles in areas with poor P (Park): garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, ventilation. 1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever. deep snow that may block underbody 2. While holding down the brake pedal, airflow or tail pipes). Running the Vehicle While Parked push the shift lever all the way into . The exhaust smells or sounds strange P (Park). or different. It is better not to park with the engine running. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired . The exhaust system leaks due to position. corrosion or damage. If you are still having a problem shifting, (Continued) have the vehicle serviced. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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If the vehicle is left with the engine running, might notice an increase in the effort to Caution (Continued) follow the proper steps to be sure the shift out of P (Park). See “Torque Lock” vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park under Shifting Into Park 0 140. covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to 0 140 and R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is Engine Exhaust 0 141. { Warning stopped. If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle To rock the vehicle back and forth to get Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging 0 160. with the parking brake firmly set. The the transmission, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck vehicle can roll. 0 Automatic Transmission 131. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine N: In this position, the engine does not A shift position indicator is in the is running. If you have left the engine connect with the wheels. To restart when instrument cluster. running, the vehicle can move suddenly. you are already moving, use N (Neutral) There are several different positions for the You or others could be injured. To be only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle shift lever. sure the vehicle will not move, even is being towed. when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move { Warning the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Shifting into a drive gear while the 0 Into Park 140 and engine is running at high speed is Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on 0 160. the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and See “Range Selection Mode” under Manual R: Use this gear to back up. hit people or objects. Do not shift into a Mode 0 144. Caution drive gear while the engine is running at P: This position locks the rear wheels. It is high speed. the best position to use when starting the Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is engine because the vehicle cannot move moving forward could damage the easily. When parked on a hill, especially transmission. The repairs would not be when the vehicle has a heavy load, you (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Caution By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in the the next gear and has more power. transmission’s computer. The transmission Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer, constantly makes adjustments to improve the engine running at high speed may carrying a heavy load, or driving on steep vehicle performance according to how the damage the transmission. The repairs hills. You might want to shift the vehicle is being used, such as with a heavy would not be covered by the vehicle transmission to a lower gear selection if the load or when the temperature changes. warranty. Be sure the engine is not transmission shifts too often. During this adaptive shift control process, running at high speed when shifting the shifting might feel different as the vehicle. Downshifting the transmission in slippery transmission determines the best settings. road conditions could result in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss of Control 0 128. The shift quality of a new vehicle may not be ideal because the adaptive shift control Caution The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature process may not have determined the best A transmission hot message may display that adjusts the transmission shifting to the settings for a particular shift or condition. if the automatic transmission fluid is too current driving conditions in order to reduce Shift quality will improve with continued hot. Driving under this condition can rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift driving. stabilization feature is designed to damage the vehicle. Stop and idle the When temperatures are very cold, the engine to cool the automatic determine, before making an upshift, if the engine is able to maintain vehicle speed by transmission's gear shifting could be transmission fluid. This message clears delayed, providing more stable shifts until when the transmission fluid has cooled analyzing things such as vehicle speed, throttle position, and vehicle load. If the the engine warms up. Shifts could be more sufficiently. shift stabilization feature determines that a noticeable with a cold transmission. This current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, difference in shifting is normal. D: This position is for normal driving. the transmission does not upshift and M: This position lets drivers select the It provides the best fuel economy. If you instead holds the current gear. In some range of gears appropriate for current need more power for passing, and you are: cases, this could appear to be a delayed driving conditions. If the vehicle has this . Going less than about 55 km/h (35 mph), shift, however the transmission is operating feature, see “Range Selection Mode” under push the accelerator pedal about normally. Manual Mode 0 144. halfway down. The transmission uses adaptive shift 1 : This position reduces vehicle speed . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. controls. Adaptive shift controls continually without using the brakes. You can use it for compare key shift parameters to major/severe downgrades where the vehicle GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

144 Driving and Operating would otherwise accelerate due to steepness transmission to slow the vehicle. The first 2. Press the +/− buttons on the shift lever of grade. When you shift to 1 (First) it time the system activates for each ignition to select the desired range of gears for provides the lowest gear appropriate to key cycle. current driving conditions. current road speed and continues to To disable or enable Normal Mode Grade When M (Manual Mode) is selected, the downshift as the vehicle slows, eventually Braking within the current ignition key cycle, transmission will downshift and a number downshifting to 1 (First) gear. The press and hold the Tow/Haul button for displays in the Driver Information transmission can be held in 1 (First) gear three seconds. Center (DIC) next to the M indicating the using Range Selection Mode or the shift current gear. lever. See “Range Selection Mode” under For other forms of grade braking, see Tow/ Manual Mode 0 144. Haul Mode 0 145 and This number is the highest gear that can be Cruise Control 0 149. used. However, the vehicle can automatically Caution shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving Manual Mode Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle conditions. This means that all gears below in one place on a hill using only the that number are available. When 5 (Fifth) is Range Selection Mode selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are accelerator pedal may damage the automatically shifted by the vehicle, but transmission. The repair will not be 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the +/− covered by the vehicle warranty. If the button on the shift lever is used to change vehicle is stuck, do not spin the tires. to the gear. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul 0 Normal Mode Grade Braking If equipped, Range Selection Mode helps Mode 145. This mode is enabled when the vehicle is control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle While using Range Selection Mode, cruise started, but is not enabled in Range speed while driving downhill or towing a control and the Tow/Haul Mode can Selection Mode. It assists in maintaining trailer by letting you select a desired range be used. desired vehicle speeds when driving on of gears. downhill grades by using the engine and To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Caution If equipped, Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the For other forms of grade braking, see transmission shift pattern to reduce shift Automatic Transmission 0 142. Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle cycling, providing increased performance, in one place on a hill using only the vehicle control, and transmission cooling Brakes accelerator pedal may damage the when towing or hauling heavy loads. transmission. The repair will not be Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off by Antilock Brake System (ABS) covered by the vehicle warranty. If the pressing the button on the instrument The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps vehicle is stuck, do not spin the tires. panel. When Tow/Haul is on, a light on the When stopping on a hill, use the brakes prevent a braking skid and maintain steering instrument cluster will come on. while braking hard. to hold the vehicle in place. 0 See Tow/Haul Mode Light 78. ABS performs a system check when the Tow/Haul Mode Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing vehicle is first driven. A momentary motor Equipment 0 172. or clicking noise may be heard while this test is going on, and the brake pedal may Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking move slightly. This is normal. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only enabled while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and the vehicle is not in the Range Selection Mode. See “Tow/Haul Mode” listed previously and Manual Mode 0 144. Tow/ Haul Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by using the If there is a problem with ABS, this warning engine and transmission to slow the vehicle. light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 0 78. To disable or enable Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, ABS does not change the time needed to press and hold the Tow/Haul button for get a foot on the brake pedal and does not three seconds. always decrease stopping distance. If you 0 get too close to the vehicle ahead, there will See Towing Equipment 172. not be enough time to apply the brakes if GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

146 Driving and Operating that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always 2. Firmly push the parking brake Driving with the parking brake applied will leave enough room ahead to stop, even pedal down. cause a warning chime to sound and a with ABS. 3. The brake system warning light will Driver Information Center (DIC) message may display. Release the parking brake or Using ABS come on, if the ignition is on. See Brake System Warning Light 0 77. stop the vehicle. Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly. Hearing or feeling ABS If you are towing a trailer and parking on a Brake Assist operate is normal. hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 160. Brake Assist detects rapid brake pedal Braking in Emergencies applications due to emergency braking To release the parking brake: situations and provides additional braking to ABS allows steering and braking at the same 1. Hold the regular brake pedal down. activate the Antilock Brake System (ABS) if time. In many emergencies, steering can 2. Pull the handle with the parking brake the brake pedal is not pushed hard enough help even more than braking. symbol located just above the parking to activate ABS normally. Minor noise, brake brake pedal. pedal pulsation, and/or pedal movement Parking Brake during this time may occur. Continue to 3. The brake system warning light will turn apply the brake pedal as the driving off, if the ignition is on. situation dictates. Brake Assist disengages when the brake pedal is released. Caution Driving with the parking brake on can Hill Start Assist (HSA) overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake { Warning system parts. Make sure that the parking Do not rely on the HSA feature. HSA does brake is fully released and the brake not replace the need to pay attention warning light is off before driving. and drive safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by this system. Failure to use proper care when To set the parking brake: (Continued) 1. Hold the regular brake pedal down. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 147 Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used and traction Warning (Continued) control or StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit driving may result in injury, death, Traction Control/Electronic wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. or vehicle damage. See Defensive Driving Stability Control Cruise control may be turned back on when 0 126. road conditions allow. System Operation Both systems come on automatically when When the vehicle is stopped on a grade, Hill The vehicle has a Traction Control System the vehicle is started and begins to move. Start Assist (HSA) temporarily prevents the The systems may be heard or felt while vehicle from rolling in an unintended (TCS) and StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC), an electronic stability control they are operating or while performing direction during the transition from brake diagnostic checks. This is normal and does pedal release to accelerator pedal apply. The system. These systems help limit wheel spin and assist the driver in maintaining control, not mean there is a problem with the brakes release when the accelerator pedal is vehicle. applied or automatically release after a few especially on slippery road conditions. seconds. The brakes may also release under TCS activates if it senses any of the drive It is recommended to leave both systems on other conditions. Do not rely on HSA to hold wheels are spinning or beginning to lose for normal driving conditions, but it may be the vehicle. traction. When this happens, TCS applies the necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the HSA is available when the vehicle is facing brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces 0 engine power to limit wheel spin. Vehicle Is Stuck 131 and “Turning the uphill in a forward gear, or when facing Systems Off and On” later in this section. downhill in R (Reverse). The vehicle must StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the vehicle come to a complete stop on a grade for HSA senses a difference between the intended to activate. path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is also on automatically The indicator light for both systems is in the when the vehicle is started. See Trailer Sway instrument cluster. This light will: 0 Control (TSC) 175. . Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin. . Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is activated. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

148 Driving and Operating . Turn on and stay on when either system Turning the Systems Off and On To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC, is not working. press and hold g until the StabiliTrak/ESC If either system fails to turn on or to OFF light g comes on and stays on in the activate, a message displays in the Driver instrument cluster, then release. The Information Center (DIC), and d comes on appropriate message will display in the DIC. and stays on to indicate that the system is To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on again, inactive and is not assisting the driver in press and release g. The StabiliTrak/ESC OFF maintaining control. The vehicle is safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted light g in the instrument cluster turns off. accordingly. StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically turn back on if the vehicle exceeds 32 km/h (20 mph). If d comes on and stays on: TCS will remain off until g is pressed or the 1. Stop the vehicle. ignition is cycled off then on. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. Caution The vehicle has a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) 3. Start the engine. feature and a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature. Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate 0 Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) 175 or heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle 0 on, the vehicle may need more time to Hill Start Assist (HSA) 146. driveline could be damaged. diagnose the problem. If the condition Adding accessories can affect the vehicle persists, see your dealer. performance. See Accessories and To turn off only TCS, press and release g. Modifications 0 178. The appropriate message will display in the DIC. To turn TCS on again, press and Locking Rear Axle release . g Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g is more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, pressed, the system will not turn off until or gravel. It works like a standard axle most the wheels stop spinning. of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 149 Cruise Control If the brakes are applied, cruise control [ : Press to disengage cruise control disengages. without erasing the set speed from memory. { Warning Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous where If I is on when not in use, the SET− or you cannot drive safely at a steady +RES button could get pressed and go into speed. Do not use cruise control on cruise when not desired. Keep I off when winding roads or in heavy traffic. cruise is not being used. Cruise control can be dangerous on To set a speed: slippery roads. On such roads, fast 1. Press to turn the cruise system on. changes in tire traction can cause I excessive wheel slip, and you could lose 2. Get up to the desired speed. control. Do not use cruise control on 3. Press and release SET−. slippery roads. 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator. I : Press to turn cruise control on or off. If equipped with cruise control, a speed of The cruise control indicator on the The white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster turns green after cruise about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be instrument cluster when cruise control is maintained without keeping your foot on control has been set to the desired speed. turned on. 0 the accelerator. Cruise control does not work See Instrument Cluster 71. at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). +RES : If there is a set speed in memory, Resuming a Set Speed press briefly to resume that speed or press If the Traction Control System (TCS) or and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is If the cruise control is set at a desired speed StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) already active, use to increase vehicle speed. and then the brakes are applied or [ is system begins to limit wheel spin while pressed, the cruise control is disengaged using cruise control, the cruise control SET− : Press briefly to set the speed and without erasing the set speed from memory. automatically disengages. See Traction activate cruise control. If cruise control is Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 147. already active, use to decrease vehicle Once the vehicle speed reaches about When road conditions allow you to safely speed. 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, briefly press use it again, cruise control can be turned +RES. The vehicle returns to the previous set back on. speed. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

150 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Erasing Speed Memory If the cruise control system is already Control The cruise control set speed is erased from activated: Use the accelerator pedal to increase the memory if I is pressed or if the vehicle is . Press and hold +RES until the desired vehicle speed. When you take your foot off turned off. speed is reached, then release it. the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. While pressing the . To increase vehicle speed in small Driver Assistance Systems increments, briefly press +RES. For each accelerator pedal or shortly following the press, the vehicle goes about release to override cruise control, briefly This vehicle may have features that work 1 km/h (Metric display) or 1 mph (English pressing SET– will result in cruise set to the together to help avoid crashes or reduce display) faster. current vehicle speed. crash damage while driving, backing, and Using Cruise Control on Hills parking. Read this entire section before The speedometer reading can be displayed using these systems. in either English or metric units. See Driver How well the cruise control works on hills 0 Information Center (DIC) 81. The increment depends on the vehicle speed, load, and the { Warning value used depends on the units displayed. steepness of the hills. When going up steep Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle Systems. These systems do not replace If the cruise control system is already speed. When going downhill, you might the need for paying attention and driving activated: have to brake or shift to a lower gear to safely. You may not hear or see alerts or . Press and hold SET– until the desired keep your speed down. warnings provided by these systems. lower speed is reached, then release it. If the brake pedal is applied, cruise control Failure to use proper care when driving . To slow down in small increments, briefly will disengage. may result in injury, death, or vehicle press SET–. For each press, the vehicle damage. See Defensive Driving 0 126. Ending Cruise Control goes about 1 km/h (Metric display) or Under many conditions, these systems 1 mph (English display) slower. There are four ways to end cruise control: will not: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. The speedometer reading can be displayed . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, in either English or metric units. See Driver . Press [. 0 or animals. Information Center (DIC) 81. The increment . Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). (Continued) value used depends on the units displayed. . To turn off cruise control, press I. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 151 Audible Alert Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features alert the . Detect vehicles or objects outside the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change area monitored by the system. the volume of the warning chime, see . Work at all driving speeds. Vehicle Personalization 0 86. . Warn you or provide you with enough Cleaning time to avoid a crash. Depending on vehicle options, keep these . Work under poor visibility or bad areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best weather conditions. driver assistance feature performance. Driver . Work if the detection sensor is not Information Center (DIC) messages may cleaned or is covered by ice, snow, display when the systems are unavailable or mud, or dirt. blocked. . Front and rear bumpers and the area . Work if the detection sensor is below the bumpers covered up, such as with a sticker, . Front grille and headlamps magnet, or metal plate. . Front camera lens in the front grille or . Work if the area surrounding the near the front emblem detection sensor is damaged or not . Front side and rear side panels properly repaired. . Outside of the windshield in front of the Complete attention is always required rearview mirrors while driving, and you should be ready to . Side camera lens on the bottom of the take action and apply the brakes and/or outside mirrors steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. . Rear side corner bumpers . Rear Vision Camera above the license plate GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/14/20

152 Driving and Operating Radio Frequency Displayed images may be farther or closer This vehicle may be equipped with driver than they appear. The area displayed is assistance systems that operate using radio limited and objects that are close to either frequency. See Radio Frequency Statement corner of the bumper or under the bumper 0 270. do not display. A warning triangle may appear on the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) infotainment display to show that RPA or When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has detected the RVC displays an image of the area an object. This triangle changes from amber behind the vehicle in the infotainment to red and increases in size the closer the display. The previous screen displays when object. the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) after { Warning a short delay. To return to the previous 1. View displayed by the camera screen sooner, press Home or Back on the The camera(s) do not display children, infotainment system, shift into P (Park), pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic, or reach a vehicle speed of approximately animals, or any other object outside of 12 km/h (8 mph) while in D (Drive). the cameras’ field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown distances may be different from actual distances. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera(s). Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving. Failure to use 1. View displayed by the camera proper care may result in injury, death, 2. Corners of the rear bumper or vehicle damage. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 153 Park Assist An obstacle detection is indicated by beeps. PARK ASSIST OFF : This message occurs if The time between beeps gets shorter as the the driver disables the system or if the If equipped, the Rear Park Assist (RPA) vehicle approaches the obstacle. Repeated vehicle is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in system uses sensors on the rear bumper to beeps are heard when the distance is less R (Reverse). assist with parking and avoiding objects than 30 cm (12 in). while in R (Reverse). PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS To be detected, objects must be at least MANUAL : This message can occur under the { Warning 25 cm (10 in) off the ground and below rear following conditions: door level. Objects must also be within 2.5 m . The sensors are not clean. Keep the rear The Park Assist system does not detect (8 ft) from the rear bumper. This distance bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, may be less during warmer or humid and frost. The message may not clear or objects below the bumper or that are weather. until frost or ice has melted all around too close or too far from the vehicle. It is Turning the System On and Off and inside the sensor. not available at speeds greater than . A trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a 8 km/h (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, The system can be disabled through the bicycle or an object hanging out of the or vehicle damage, even with Park Assist, Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Park rear door during the current or last drive always check the area around the vehicle Assist” under Driver Information Center (DIC) cycle. RPA will return to normal operation 0 and check all mirrors before backing. 81. after it is determined the object is RPA defaults to the on setting each time the removed. This could take a few drive How the System Works vehicle is started. cycles. RPA comes on automatically when the shift Turn RPA off when towing a trailer. . A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single Other conditions may affect system beep sounds to indicate the system is When the System Does Not Seem to performance, such as vibrations from a working. Work Properly jackhammer or the compression of air RPA operates only at speeds less than The following messages may be displayed brakes on a very large truck. 8 km/h (5 mph). on the DIC: SERVICE PARK ASSIST : If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer for repair. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning (Continued) { Warning System objects. Be ready to take action and FCA does not provide a warning to help If equipped, the FCA system may help to apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. avoid or reduce the harm caused by 0 126. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if front-end crashes. When approaching a the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a FCA can be disabled with the [ button on or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. red flashing alert on the windshield and the center stack. It may also not detect a vehicle on rapidly beeps. FCA also lights an amber winding or hilly roads, or in conditions visual alert if following another vehicle Detecting the Vehicle Ahead that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, much too closely. or snow, or if the headlamps or FCA detects vehicles within a distance of windshield are not cleaned or in proper approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at condition. Keep the windshield, speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). headlamps, and FCA sensors clean and in good repair. { Warning FCA is a warning system and does not FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA Collision Alert apply the brakes. When approaching a system detects a vehicle ahead. When a slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle indicator will display green. Vehicles may too closely, FCA may not provide a not be detected on curves, highway exit warning with enough time to help avoid ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a a crash. It also may not provide any vehicle ahead is partially blocked by warning at all. FCA does not warn of pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not When your vehicle approaches another pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane. detected vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA bridges, construction barrels, or other display will flash on the windshield. Also, (Continued) eight rapid high-pitched beeps will sound from the front. When this Collision Alert GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 155 occurs, the brake system may prepare for occur. Consider traffic and weather driver braking to occur more rapidly which conditions when selecting the alert timing. { Warning can cause a brief, mild deceleration. The range of selectable alert timings may SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles Continue to apply the brake pedal as not be appropriate for all drivers and driving rapidly approaching outside of the side needed. Cruise control may be disengaged conditions. blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, when the Collision Alert occurs. Unnecessary Alerts or animals. It may not provide alerts Tailgating Alert when changing lanes under all driving FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to conditions. Failure to use proper care turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, when changing lanes may result in injury, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows. death, or vehicle damage. Before making These alerts are normal operation and the a lane change, always check mirrors, vehicle does not need service. glance over your shoulder, and use the Cleaning the System turn signals.

The vehicle ahead indicator will display If the FCA system does not seem to operate SBZA Detection Zones amber if following a detected vehicle ahead properly, cleaning the outside of the much too closely. windshield area in front of the camera sensor may correct the issue. Selecting the Alert Timing The Collision Alert button is on the center Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) stack. Press [ to set the alert timing to If equipped, the SBZA system is a far, medium, near, or off. The first button lane-changing aid that assists drivers with press shows the current control setting on avoiding crashes that occur with moving the DIC. Additional button presses will vehicles in the side blind zone, or blind spot change this setting. The chosen setting will areas. The SBZA warning display will light remain until it is changed and will affect up in the corresponding outside side mirror both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating and will flash if the turn signal is on. Alert features. The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the farther away the alert will GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

156 Driving and Operating The SBZA sensor covers a zone of side mirror display will light up if a moving SBZA may not operate when the SBZA approximately one lane over from both vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If the sensors in the left or right corners of the sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The turn signal is activated in the same direction rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, height of the zone is approximately between of a detected vehicle, this display will flash snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. as an extra warning not to change lanes. For cleaning instructions, see "Washing the 0 This zone starts at approximately the middle SBZA can be disabled through the Driver Vehicle" under Exterior Care 241. If the DIC of the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft). Information Center (DIC). See Driver displays the system unavailable message after cleaning both sides of the vehicle How the System Works Information Center (DIC) 0 81. If SBZA is disabled by the driver, the SBZA mirror toward the rear corners of the vehicle, see The SBZA symbol lights up in the side displays will not light up. your dealer. mirrors when the system detects a moving If the SBZA displays do not light up when vehicle in the next lane over that is in the When the System Does Not Seem to vehicles are in the blind zone and the side blind zone. This indicates it may be Work Properly system is clean, the system may need unsafe to change lanes. Before making a SBZA displays may not come on when service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. lane change, check the SBZA display, check passing a vehicle quickly, or for a stopped mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use When SBZA is disabled for any reason other the turn signals. vehicle. SBZA may alert to objects attached than the driver turning it off, the Side Blind to the vehicle, such as a bicycle, or object Zone Alert On option will not be available extending out to either side of the vehicle. on the personalization menu. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need service. Driving with a Trailer SBZA may not always alert the driver to If equipped with Lane Change Alert (LCA), vehicles in the side blind zone, especially in the LCA detection zones that extend back Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror wet conditions. The system does not need from the side of the vehicle do not move Display Display to be serviced. The system may light up due further back when a trailer is towed. to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other Use caution while changing lanes when When the vehicle is started, both outside non-moving objects. This is normal system towing a trailer. mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to operation; the vehicle does not need service. indicate the system is operating. When the Radio Frequency Information vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 157 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) if the turn signal is active in the direction of Warning (Continued) lane departure, or if LDW detects that you If equipped, LDW may help avoid crashes If LDW only detects lane markings on one are accelerating, braking or actively steering. due to unintentional lane departures. LDW side of the road, it will only warn you uses a camera sensor to detect the lane when departing the lane on the side markings at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or Fuel greater. It may provide an alert if the where it has detected a lane marking. vehicle is crossing a lane without using a Always keep your attention on the road Top Tier Fuel turn signal in that direction. LDW light will and maintain proper vehicle position GM recommends the use of TOP TIER not alert if the turn signal is active in the within the lane, or vehicle damage, Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean, direction of lane departure, or if LDW injury, or death could occur. Always keep reduce engine deposits, and maintain detects that you are accelerating, braking or the windshield, headlamps, and camera optimal vehicle performance. Look for the actively steering. sensors clean and in good repair. Do not TOP TIER Logo or see www.toptiergas.com use LDW in bad weather conditions. for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline { Warning marketers and applicable countries. The LDW system does not steer the How the System Works vehicle. The LDW system may not: LDW utilizes a camera sensor installed on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror . Provide enough time to avoid a crash. to detect lane markings. . Detect lane markings under poor weather or visibility conditions. This To turn LDW on and off, press @ on the can occur if the windshield or center stack. The control indicator will light headlamps are blocked by dirt, snow, when LDW is on. When LDW is on, @ is or ice; if they are not in proper green if LDW is available to warn of a lane condition; or if the sun shines directly departure. If the vehicle crosses a detected into the camera. lane marking without using the turn signal . Detect road edges. in that direction, @ changes to amber and flashes. Additionally, there will be three . Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads. (Continued) beeps on the right or left, depending on the lane departure direction. LDW will not alert GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Recommended Fuel Caution (Continued) Fuel Additives For diesel engine vehicles, see “Fuel for . For vehicles that are not FlexFuel, fuel TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly Diesel Engines” in the Duramax diesel labeled greater than 15% ethanol by recommended for use with your vehicle. supplement. volume, such as mid-level ethanol If your country does not have TOP TIER blends (16–50% ethanol), E85, Detergent Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel or FlexFuel. System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to the . Fuel with any amount of methanol, vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at every oil methylal, ferrocene, and aniline. These change or 15 000 km (9,000 mi), whichever fuels can corrode metal fuel system occurs first. TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and parts or damage plastic and rubber ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus parts. −Gasoline will help keep your vehicle’s Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting engine fuel deposit free and performing ASTM specification D4814 with a posted . Fuel containing metals such as optimally. octane rating of 87 — (R+M)/2 — or higher. methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Do not use gasoline with a posted octane tricarbonyl (MMT), which can damage Filling the Tank rating of less than 87, as this may cause the emissions control system and spark plugs. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the engine knock and will lower fuel economy. Duramax diesel supplement. . Fuel with a posted octane rating of Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels less than the recommended fuel. Using this fuel will lower fuel economy and side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See greater than 15% by volume. 0 performance, and may decrease the Fuel Gauge 71. Prohibited Fuels life of the emissions catalyst. { Warning Caution Fuels in Foreign Countries Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently Do not use fuels with any of the The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel and can cause injury or death. following conditions; doing so may octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI). For Follow these guidelines to help avoid damage the vehicle and void its fuel not to use in a foreign country, see injuries to you and others: warranty: Prohibited Fuels 0 158. (Continued) (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 159 Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait five seconds Warning (Continued) after you have finished pumping before . Read and follow all the instructions on removing the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from the fuel pump island. painted surfaces as soon as possible. See 0 . Turn off the engine when refueling. Exterior Care 241. Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. Push the . Keep sparks, flames, and smoking fuel door closed. materials away from fuel. . Do not leave the fuel pump { Warning unattended. If a fire starts while you are refueling, do . Avoid using electronic devices while not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the refueling. flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or . Do not re-enter the vehicle while Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to by notifying the station attendant. Leave pumping fuel. remove. When refueling, hang the fuel cap the area immediately. . Keep children away from the fuel from the hook on the fuel door. Fully insert and latch the fill nozzle, begin fueling. pump and never let children Caution pump fuel. { Warning If a new fuel cap is needed, get the right . Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a type of cap from your dealer. The wrong metallic object to discharge static Overfilling the fuel tank by more than type of fuel cap may not fit properly, electricity from your body. three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may cause: may turn on the malfunction indicator . Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is lamp, and could damage the fuel system opened too quickly. This spray can . Vehicle performance issues, including and emissions system. See Malfunction engine stalling and damage to the fuel happen if the tank is nearly full, and is Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 76. more likely in hot weather. Open the system. fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss . Fuel spills. noise to stop, then unscrew the cap all the way. . Under certain conditions, fuel fires. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Filling a Portable Fuel Container Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) { Warning General Towing Information trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer for Never fill a portable fuel container while Only use towing equipment that has been advice and information about towing a designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer it is in the vehicle. Static electricity trailer with the vehicle. discharge from the container can ignite or trailering dealer for assistance with the fuel vapor. You or others could be preparing the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read Driving with a Trailer badly burned and the vehicle could be the entire section before towing a trailer. Trailering is different than just driving the damaged. To help avoid injury to you To tow a disabled vehicle, see Towing the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in and others: Vehicle 0 239. To tow the vehicle behind handling, acceleration, braking, durability, another vehicle such as a motor home, see . Dispense fuel only into approved and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 239. containers. takes correct equipment, and it has to be . Do not fill a container while it is Driving Characteristics and used properly. inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in Towing Tips The following information has many a pickup bed, or on any surface other time-tested, important trailering tips and than the ground. { Warning safety rules. Many of these are important . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with for your safety and that of your passengers. the inside of the fill opening before You can lose control when towing a Read this section carefully before pulling a operating the nozzle. Maintain contact trailer if the correct equipment is not trailer. used or the vehicle is not driven properly. until filling is complete. When towing a trailer: For example, if the trailer is too heavy or . Keep sparks, flames, and smoking . Become familiar with and follow all state materials away from fuel. the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load, the vehicle may not stop as and local laws that apply to trailer towing. These requirements vary from . Avoid using electronic devices while expected. You and others could be pumping fuel. state to state. seriously injured. The vehicle may also be damaged, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 161 . State laws may require the use of . Automatic Parking Assist (APA) Warning (Continued) extended side view mirrors. Even if not . Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) required, you should install extended side . Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/ If equipped, the following driver assistance view mirrors if your visibility is limited or hatch, or rear-most window open. restricted while towing. features should be turned to alert or off when towing a trailer: . Fully open the air outlets on or under . Do not tow a trailer during the first the instrument panel. 800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to prevent . Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) damage to the engine, axle, or other . Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) . Adjust the climate control system to a parts. . Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) setting that brings in only outside air. See “Climate Control Systems” in the . It is recommended to perform the first oil If equipped with Lane Change Alert (LCA), Index. change before heavy towing. the LCA detection zones that extend back . During the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer from the side of the vehicle do not move For more information about carbon 0 towing, do not drive over 80 km/h further back when a trailer is towed. Use monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 141. (50 mph) and do not make starts at full caution while changing lanes when towing a throttle. trailer. Towing a trailer requires experience. The combination of the vehicle and trailer is . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Tow/Haul If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert longer and not as responsive as the vehicle Mode is recommended for heavier trailers. (RCTA), use caution while backing up when 0 itself. Get used to the handling and braking See Tow/Haul Mode 145. If the towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones of the combination by driving on a level transmission downshifts too often, a that extend out from the back of the vehicle road surface before driving on public roads. lower gear may be selected using Manual do not move further back when a trailer is Mode. See Manual Mode 0 144. towed. The trailer structure, the tires, and the brakes must be all be rated to carry the If equipped, the following driver assistance { Warning intended cargo. Inadequate trailer features should be turned off when towing equipment can cause the combination to a trailer: To prevent serious injury or death from operate in an unexpected or unsafe manner. . Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) carbon monoxide (CO), when towing a Before driving, inspect all trailer hitch parts . Super Cruise Control trailer: and attachments, safety chains, electrical . Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (Continued) connectors, lamps, tires, and mirrors. See 0 . Park Assist Towing Equipment 172. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

162 Driving and Operating moving and then manually apply the trailer Backing Up The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift the brake controller to check the trailer brakes transmission to a lower gear if the Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with work. During the trip, occasionally check transmission shifts too often under heavy one hand. To move the trailer to the left, that the cargo and trailer are secure and loads and/or hilly conditions. move that hand to the left. To move the that the lamps and any trailer brakes are trailer to the right, move that hand to the When towing at higher altitudes, engine working. right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, coolant will boil at a lower temperature Towing with a Stability Control System have someone guide you. than at lower altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high When towing, the stability control system Making Turns altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle might be heard. The system reacts to could show signs similar to engine vehicle movement caused by the trailer, Caution overheating. To avoid this, let the engine which mainly occurs during cornering. This is Turn more slowly and make wider arcs run, preferably on level ground, with the normal when towing heavier trailers. when towing a trailer to prevent damage transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes Following Distance to your vehicle. Making very sharp turns before turning the engine off. If the could cause the trailer to contact the overheat warning comes on, see Engine 0 Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle vehicle. Overheating 194. ahead as you would when driving without a Parking on Hills trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking Make wider turns than normal when towing, and sudden turns. so trailer will not go over soft shoulders, { Warning Passing over curbs, or strike road signs, trees, or other objects. Always signal turns well in To prevent serious injury or death, More passing distance is needed when advance. Do not steer or brake suddenly. always park your vehicle and trailer on a towing a trailer. The combination of the level surface when possible. vehicle and trailer will not accelerate as Driving on Grades quickly and is much longer than the vehicle Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear When parking your vehicle and your trailer alone. It is necessary to go much farther before starting down a long or steep on a hill: beyond the passed vehicle before returning downhill grade. If the transmission is not to the lane. Pass on level roadways. Avoid shifted down, the brakes may overheat and passing on hills if possible. result in reduced braking efficiency. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 163 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift Launching and Retrieving a Boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into backing the trailer into the water to prevent Backing the Trailer into the Water the curb if facing downhill or into traffic damage to the electrical circuits on the if facing uphill. trailer. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer { Warning 2. Have someone place chocks under the after removing the trailer from the water. trailer wheels. . Have all passengers get out of the If the trailer has electric brakes that can vehicle before backing onto the sloped function when the trailer is submerged, it 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, part of the ramp. Lower the driver and might help to leave the electrical trailer gradually release the brake pedal to passenger side windows before connector attached to maintain trailer brake allow the chocks to absorb the load of backing onto the ramp. This will functionality while on the boat ramp. the trailer. provide a means of escape in the To back the trailer into the water: 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the unlikely event the vehicle slides into parking brake and shift into P (Park). the water. 1. Slowly back down the boat ramp until 5. Release the brake pedal. the boat is floating, but no further than . If the boat launch surface is slippery, necessary. have the driver remain in the vehicle Leaving After Parking on a Hill with the brake pedal applied while the 2. Press and hold the brake pedal, but do 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. boat is being launched. The boat not shift into P (Park) yet. . Start the engine. launch can be especially slippery at 3. Have someone place chocks under the . Shift into a gear. low tide when part of the ramp was front wheels of the vehicle. previously submerged at high tide. Do . Release the parking brake. 4. Gradually release the brake pedal to not back onto the ramp to launch the 2. Let up on the brake pedal. allow the chocks to absorb the load of boat if you are not sure the vehicle the trailer. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of can maintain traction. the chocks. 5. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the . Do not move the vehicle if someone is parking brake and shift into P (Park). 4. Stop and have someone pick up and in the path of the trailer. Some parts 6. Release the brake pedal. store the chocks of the trailer might be underwater and not visible to people who are assisting Pulling the Trailer from the Water in launching the boat. To pull the trailer from the water: 1. Press and hold the brake pedal. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

164 Driving and Operating 2. Start the engine and shift into a gear. Maintenance when Trailer Towing Trailer Towing 3. Release the parking brake. The vehicle needs service more often when If equipped with a diesel engine, see the 4. Let up on the brake pedal. used to tow trailers. See Maintenance Duramax diesel supplement. 0 5. Drive slowly until the tires are clear of Schedule 249. It is especially important to the chocks. check the automatic transmission fluid, Caution engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling Towing a trailer improperly can damage 6. Stop and have someone pick up and system, and brake system before and during the vehicle and result in costly repairs store the chocks. each trip. 7. Slowly pull the trailer from the water. not covered by the vehicle warranty. To Check periodically that all nuts and bolts on tow a trailer correctly, follow the Caution the trailer hitch are tight. directions in this section and see your If the vehicle tires begin to spin and the Engine Cooling when Trailer Towing dealer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. vehicle begins to slide toward the water, The cooling system may temporarily remove your foot from the accelerator overheat during severe operating conditions. Trailering is different than just driving the pedal and apply the brake pedal. Seek See Engine Overheating 0 194. vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in help to have the vehicle towed up handling, acceleration, braking, durability, the ramp. and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. Read this section carefully before pulling a trailer. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 165 Trailer Weight See “Trailer Brakes” under Towing the GCWR for your vehicle. The GCWR for Equipment 0 172 to determine if brakes are the vehicle is on the Tow Rating Chart { Warning required based on your trailer's weight. following. Never exceed the towing capacity for The only way to be sure the weight is not To check that the weight of the vehicle and your vehicle. exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh trailer are within the GCWR for the vehicle, the tow vehicle and trailer combination, follow these steps: Safe trailering requires monitoring the fully loaded for the trip, getting individual 1. Start with the curb weight from the Tow weight, speed, altitude, road grades, outside weights for each of these items. Rating Chart. temperature, dimensions of the front of the { 2. Add the weight of the trailer loaded with trailer, and how frequently the vehicle is Warning cargo and ready for the trip. used to tow a trailer. You and others could be seriously injured 3. Add the weight of all passengers. or killed if the trailer is too heavy or the Trailering Weight Ratings 4. Add the weight of all cargo in the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load. vehicle. When towing a trailer, the combined weight The vehicle may be damaged, and the of the vehicle, vehicle contents, trailer, and repairs would not be covered by the 5. Add the weight of hitch hardware such trailer contents must be below all of the vehicle warranty. as a draw bar, ball, load equalizer bars, maximum weight ratings for the vehicle, or sway bars. including: Only tow a trailer if all the steps in this 6. Add the weight of any accessories or . GCWR: Gross Combined Weight Rating section have been followed. Ask your aftermarket equipment added to the . GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating dealer for advice and information about vehicle. towing a trailer. . Maximum Trailer Weight Rating The resulting weight cannot exceed the . GAWR-RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating-Rear Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) GCWR value shown on the Tow Rating . Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating Chart. GCWR is the total allowable weight of the See “Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment” completely loaded vehicle and trailer The gross combined weight can also be 0 under Towing Equipment 172 to determine including any fuel, passengers, cargo, confirmed by weighing the truck and trailer if equalizer bars are required to obtain the equipment, and accessories. Do not exceed on a public scale. The truck and trailer maximum trailer weight rating. should be loaded for the trip with passengers and cargo. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

166 Driving and Operating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Maximum Trailer Weight For information about the vehicle's The maximum trailer weight rating is maximum load capacity, see Vehicle Load calculated assuming only the driver is in the Limits 0 131. When calculating the GVWR tow vehicle and it has all the required with a trailer attached, the trailer tongue trailering equipment. The weight of weight must be included as part of the additional optional equipment, passengers, weight the vehicle is carrying. and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Use the Tow Rating Chart to determine how much the trailer can weigh, based on the vehicle model and options. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 167 Tow Rating Chart Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.42 3 220 kg (7,100 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42 4 355 kg (9,600 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

168 Driving and Operating Tow Rating Chart (cont'd) Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.42 3 265 kg (7,200 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42 4 355 kg (9,600 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 3.42 2 858 kg (6,300 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 169 Tow Rating Chart (cont'd) Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series Cutaway – 353 cm (139 in) Wheelbase 3.42/3.73 (b) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42/3.73 (b) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 3500 Series Cutaway – 404 cm (159 in) Wheelbase 3.42/3.73 (b) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) I4.3L V6 3.42/3.73 (b) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 4.10 (b) 8 618 kg (19,000 lb) I6.6L V8 I(5 579 kg (12,300 lb) GVWR) 4.10 (b) 9 072 kg (20,000 lb) I6.6L V8 I(6 441 kg (14,200 lb) GVWR) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

170 Driving and Operating Tow Rating Chart (cont'd) Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series Cutaway – 450 cm (177 in) Wheelbase 3.42/3.73 (b) 7 258 kg (16,000 lb) I6.6L V8 4.10 (b) 8 618 kg (19,000 lb) I6.6L V8 I(5 579 kg (12,300 lb) GVWR) 4.10 (b) 9 072 kg (20,000 lb) I6.6L V8 I(6 441 kg (14,200 lb) GVWR) (a) The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversion. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded. (b) Maximum Trailer Weight cannot be provided because total vehicle weight is unknown.

The bumper on this vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating Vehicle Series Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Weight The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating 2500/3500 Weight - Carrying 181 kg (400 lb) is the allowable trailer tongue weight that the vehicle can support using a conventional 2500/3500 Weight - Distributing 454 kg (1,000 lb) trailer hitch. It may be necessary to reduce the overall trailer weight to stay within the maximum trailer tongue weight rating while The trailer tongue weight contributes to the still maintaining the correct trailer load Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). GVW includes balance. the curb weight of your vehicle, any passengers, cargo, equipment, and the trailer tongue weight. Vehicle options, passengers, cargo, and equipment reduce the maximum allowable tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which also reduces the maximum allowable trailer weight. Trailer Load Balance The correct trailer load balance must be maintained to ensure trailer stability. Incorrect load balance is a leading cause of The trailer tongue weight (1) should be 10– trailer sway. 15% of the loaded trailer weight (2). Some specific trailer types, such as boat trailers, fall outside of this range. Always refer to Do not exceed a maximum trailer tongue the trailer owner’s manual for the weight of 454 kg (1,000 lb). recommended trailer tongue weight for each trailer. Never exceed the maximum loads for your vehicle, hitch, and trailer. After loading the trailer, separately weigh the trailer and then the trailer tongue and calculate the trailer load balance percentage GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

172 Driving and Operating to see if the weights and distribution are trailer tongue. If using a weight-distributing latched to the hitch ball, or a tow eye appropriate for your vehicle. If the trailer hitch, do not exceed the GAWR-RR before latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers may weight is too high, it may be possible to applying the weight distribution spring bars. require a weight-distributing hitch that uses transfer some of the cargo into your vehicle. spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue If the trailer tongue weight is too high or weight between your vehicle and trailer too low, it may be possible to rearrange axles. See “Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight some of the cargo inside of the trailer. Rating” under Trailer Towing 0 164 for Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight limits with various hitch types. tongue weight for your vehicle. Use the Never attach rental hitches or other shortest hitch extension available to position bumper-type hitches. Only use the hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This will frame-mounted hitches that do not attach to help reduce the effect of the trailer tongue the bumper. weight on the trailer hitch and the rear axle. Consider using mechanical sway controls If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional receiver, choose a carrier that positions the about sway controls or refer to the trailer load as close to the vehicle as possible. Ask your dealer for trailering information or manufacturer's recommendations and Make sure the total weight, including the assistance. instructions. carrier, is no more than half of the maximum allowable tongue weight for the Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less. A weight distributing hitch may be useful Hitches with some trailers. Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR-RR) Always use the correct hitch equipment for your vehicle. Crosswinds, large trucks going The GAWR-RR is the total weight that can be by, and rough roads can affect the trailer supported by the rear axle of the vehicle. Do and the hitch. not exceed the GAWR-RR for the vehicle, with the tow vehicle and trailer fully loaded Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle for the trip including the weight of the helps maintain combination control. Many trailers can be towed using a weight-carrying hitch which has a coupler GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 173 . Tires must be properly inflated to support State or local regulations may require loads while towing a trailer. See Tires trailers to have their own braking system if 0 211 for instructions on proper tire the loaded weight of the trailer exceeds inflation. certain minimums that can vary from state to state. Read and follow the instructions for Safety Chains the trailer brakes so they are installed, Always attach chains between the vehicle adjusted, and maintained properly. Never and the trailer, and attach the chains to the attempt to tap into your vehicle's hydraulic holes on the trailer hitch platform. brake system. If you do, both the vehicle Instructions about safety chains may be anti-lock brakes and the trailer brakes may provided by the hitch manufacturer or by not function, which could result in a crash. the trailer manufacturer. Trailer Wiring Harness Cross the safety chains under the tongue of 1. Front of Vehicle the trailer to help prevent the tongue from Basic Trailer Wiring 2. Body to Ground Distance contacting the road if it becomes separated If the vehicle is not equipped with a trailer When using a weight-distributing hitch, from the hitch. Always leave just enough connector on the rear bumper, a seven-wire measure the front fender height distance (2) slack so the combination can turn. Never trailering harness is tied to the vehicle’s before connecting the trailer. Adjust the allow safety chains to drag on the ground. frame. The harness requires the installation of a trailer connector, which is available spring bars until the front fender height Trailer Brakes distance (2) is the same height before the through your dealer. trailer was connected. Do not reduce the Loaded trailers over 675 kg (1,500 lb) must Use only a round, seven-wire connector with front fender height below the initial be equipped with brake systems and with flat blade terminals meeting SAE J2863 distance (2). brakes for each axle. Trailer braking specifications for proper electrical equipment conforming to Canadian connectivity. Tires Standards Association (CSA) requirement . Do not tow a trailer while using a CAN3-D313, or its equivalent, is compact spare tire on the vehicle. recommended. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

174 Driving and Operating The seven-wire harness contains the Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions following trailer circuits: lf equipped, the trailer wiring harness, with If the vehicle is not equipped with an Stop/Turn Yellow a seven-pin connector is mounted on the integrated trailer brake controller, and the Signal Left* trailer hitch. trailer has electric brakes, a trailer brake Stop/Turn Signal controller needs to be installed on the Dark Green Right* vehicle. The brake controller should be installed by your dealer or a qualified Tail/Parking Brown service center. Lamps** If equipped, wiring provisions for an Reverse Lamps** Light Green aftermarket electric trailer brake controller Battery Feed Red/Black are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. The harness contains Ground White the following circuits: Electric Trailer Brake Dark Blue Electric Trailer Dark Blue Brakes *If the vehicle is a cutaway with trailer Battery Feed Red/White provisions, a 15 amp fuse will be shared 1. Left Turn/Brake Brake Apply Signal Light Blue for both left/stop trailer turn and right/ 2. Taillamps stop trailer turn signals. However, the 3. Reverse Lamps Ground Black cutaway lighting connector will have a 4. Battery Feed 10 amp fuse for each signal. There are four blunt cut wires under the 5. Right Turn/Brake **If the vehicle is a cutaway with trailer floor carpeting in front of the brake pedal. provisions, a 15 amp fuse will be shared 6. Electric Brakes It will be necessary to have a technician for trailer park lamps and cutaway rear 7. Ground connect the 12-volt power to the engine lighting connector park lamps. Also, a compartment fuse block. 10 amp fuse will be shared for trailer back-up lamps and cutaway rear lighting connector back-up lamps. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Driving and Operating 175 Refer to the aftermarket electric trailer brake vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating controller owner's manual to determine wire (GCWR). See “Trailer Weight” under Trailer color coding of the electric trailer brake Towing 0 164. controller. The wire colors on the brake Tow/Haul Mode is most useful when towing controller may be different from the vehicle. a heavy trailer or carrying a large or Trailer Lamps heavy load: . through rolling terrain If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control Always check all trailer lamps are working at . in stop-and-go traffic System (TCS)/StabiliTrak/ESC warning light the beginning of each trip, and periodically will flash on the instrument cluster. Reduce on longer trips. . in busy parking lots vehicle speed by gradually removing your Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Mode foot from the accelerator. If trailer sway when lightly loaded or not towing will not continues, StabiliTrak/ESC can reduce engine When properly connected, the trailer turn cause damage; however, it is not torque to help slow the vehicle. TSC will not signals will illuminate to indicate the vehicle recommended and may result in unpleasant function if StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off. See is turning, changing lanes, or stopping. engine and transmission driving Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control When towing a trailer, the arrows on the characteristics and reduced fuel economy. 0 147. instrument cluster will illuminate even if the trailer is not properly connected or the bulbs Trailer Sway Control (TSC) { Warning are burned out. Vehicles with StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Trailer sway can result in a crash and in Tow/Haul Mode Control (ESC) have a Trailer Sway Control serious injury or death, even if the (TSC) feature. Trailer sway is unintended vehicle is equipped with TSC. Tow/Haul assists when pulling a heavy side-to-side motion of a trailer while towing. trailer or a large or heavy load. For If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC If the trailer begins to sway, reduce instructions on how to enter Tow/Haul vehicle speed by gradually removing your 0 detects that sway is increasing, the vehicle mode, see Tow/Haul Mode 145. brakes are selectively applied at each wheel, foot from the accelerator. Then pull over Tow/Haul Mode is designed to be most to help reduce excessive trailer sway. to check the trailer and vehicle to help effective when the vehicle and trailer correct possible causes, including an combined weight is at least 75% of the improperly or overloaded trailer, (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

176 Driving and Operating Overloading is another leading cause of Warning (Continued) trailer tire blow-outs. Never load your trailer Warning (Continued) unrestrained cargo, improper trailer hitch with more weight than the tires are operation and cause a crash. Such devices configuration, or improperly inflated or designed to support. The load rating is may also access information stored in the incorrect vehicle or trailer tires. See located on the trailer tire sidewall. vehicle’s systems. Towing Equipment 0 172 for trailer Always know the maximum speed rating for ratings and hitch setup recommendations. the trailer tires before driving. This may be significantly lower than the vehicle tire Caution Trailer Tires speed rating. The speed rating may be on Some electrical equipment can damage Special Trailer (ST) tires differ from vehicle the trailer tire sidewall. If the speed rating is the vehicle or cause components to not tires. Trailer tires are designed with stiff not shown, the default trailer tire speed work and would not be covered by the sidewalls to help prevent sway and to rating is 105 km/h (65 mph). vehicle warranty. Always check with your support heavy loads. These features can dealer before adding electrical equipment. make it difficult to determine if the trailer Conversions and Add-Ons tire pressures are low only based on a visual Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's inspection. Add-On Electrical Equipment 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. Always check all trailer tire pressures before each trip when the tires are cool. Low trailer { Warning The vehicle has an airbag system. Before tire pressure is a leading cause of trailer tire The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for attempting to add anything electrical to the blow-outs. vehicle service and Emission Inspection/ vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 44 and Trailer tires deteriorate over time. The trailer Maintenance testing. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 76. Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped tire sidewall will show the week and year Vehicle 0 45. the tire was manufactured. Many trailer tire A device connected to the DLC — such as manufacturers recommend replacing tires an aftermarket fleet or driver-behavior more than six years old. tracking device — may interfere with vehicle systems. This could affect vehicle (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 177 Starter Switch Check ...... 200 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 212 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Tire Designations ...... 213 Control Function Check ...... 201 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...... 214 General Information Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...... 201 Tire Pressure ...... 216 General Information ...... 178 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Tire Pressure Monitor System ...... 217 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 178 Check ...... 201 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...... 217 California Perchlorate Materials Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 201 Tire Inspection ...... 220 Requirements ...... 178 Windshield Replacement ...... 202 Tire Rotation ...... 220 Accessories and Modifications ...... 178 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 222 Headlamp Aiming Buying New Tires ...... 222 Vehicle Checks Front Headlamp Aiming ...... 202 Doing Your Own Service Work ...... 179 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...... 224 Hood ...... 179 Bulb Replacement Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 224 Engine Compartment Overview ...... 180 Bulb Replacement ...... 202 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 225 Engine Oil ...... 184 Halogen Bulbs ...... 202 Wheel Replacement ...... 225 Engine Oil Life System ...... 186 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Tire Chains ...... 226 Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Parking Lamps ...... 202 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 226 Transmission) ...... 186 Taillamps ...... 203 Tire Changing ...... 228 Automatic Transmission Fluid (8-Speed Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 235 Transmission) ...... 189 (CHMSL) ...... 204 Jump Starting Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 189 License Plate Lamp ...... 204 Jump Starting - North America ...... 236 Cooling System ...... 191 Engine Overheating ...... 194 Electrical System Towing the Vehicle Engine Fan ...... 195 Electrical System Overload ...... 205 Towing the Vehicle ...... 239 Power Steering Fluid ...... 196 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 205 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 239 Washer Fluid ...... 196 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...... 206 Brakes ...... 197 Floor Console Fuse Block ...... 209 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...... 241 Brake Fluid ...... 197 Wheels and Tires Battery - North America ...... 198 Interior Care ...... 245 Tires ...... 211 Floor Mats ...... 247 Rear Axle ...... 199 All-Season Tires ...... 211 Noise Control System ...... 199 Winter Tires ...... 212 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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General Information Warning (Continued) Accessories and Modifications For service and parts needs, visit your cancer and birth defects or other Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many vehicle performance and safety, including and GM-trained and supported service parts and systems, many fluids, and people. such things as airbags, braking, stability, some component wear by-products ride and handling, emissions systems, Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: contain and/or emit these chemicals. For aerodynamics, durability, and electronic more information go to systems like antilock brakes, traction control, www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ and stability control. These accessories or passenger-vehicle. modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle See Battery - North America 0 198 and warranty. Jump Starting - North America 0 236 and the back cover. Damage to suspension components caused by modifying vehicle height outside of California Perchlorate Materials factory settings will not be covered by the Requirements vehicle warranty. Damage to vehicle components resulting Certain types of automotive applications, from modifications or the installation or use such as airbag initiators, seat belt of non-GM certified parts, including control pretensioners, and lithium batteries California Proposition 65 Warning module or software modifications, is not contained in electronic keys, may contain covered under the terms of the vehicle perchlorate materials. Perchlorate Material – warranty and may affect remaining { Warning special handling may apply. See warranty coverage for affected parts. Most motor vehicles, including this one, www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. GM Accessories are designed to complement as well as many of its service parts and and function with other systems on the fluids, contain and/or emit chemicals vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the known to the State of California to cause vehicle using genuine GM Accessories (Continued) installed by a dealer technician. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 179 Also, see Adding Equipment to the If equipped with remote vehicle start, open Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 45. the hood before performing any service { Warning work to prevent remote starting the vehicle Components under the hood can get hot Vehicle Checks accidentally. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 10. from running the engine. To help avoid Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the risk of burning unprotected skin, Doing Your Own Service Work the mileage and the date of any service never touch these components until they work performed. See Maintenance Records have cooled, and always use a glove or { Warning 0 257. towel to avoid direct skin contact. It can be dangerous to work on your Caution Clear any snow from the hood before vehicle if you do not have the proper opening. knowledge, service manual, tools, Even small amounts of contamination can or parts. Always follow owner’s manual cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not To open the hood: procedures and consult the service allow contaminants to contact the fluids, 1. Pull the hood release lever with the reservoir caps, or dipsticks. manual for your vehicle before doing any i symbol. It is on the lower left side service work. of the instrument panel. Hood If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much { Warning more about how to service the vehicle than Turn the vehicle off before opening the this manual can. To order the proper service hood. If the engine is running with the manual, see Publication Ordering Information 0 269. hood open, you or others could be injured. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 44. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

180 Vehicle Care 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate 2. Lift the hood and remove the hood prop the secondary release lever under the rod from the underside of the hood. front center of the hood. Push the Return the prop rod to its retainer. The secondary hood release lever upward to prop rod must click into place when release. returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle and release it. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely. Repeat this process with additional force if necessary.

{ Warning Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is not latched completely. The hood could open fully, block your vision, and cause a crash. You or others could be injured. 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop Always close the hood completely before rod from its retainer, in the front of the driving. engine compartment. Securely insert the rod end into the slot marked with an Engine Compartment Overview arrow, on the underside of the hood. For diesel engine vehicles, see the Duramax To close the hood: diesel supplement. 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are removed. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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182 Vehicle Care 1. Battery - North America 0 198. 5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See 10. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See 0 0 2. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling Cooling System 191. Brake Fluid 197. System 0 191. 6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 189. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See 3. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer 0 System 0 191. Engine Oil” under Engine Oil 0 184. Fluid 196. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine 8. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Oil” under Engine Oil 0 184. Power Steering Fluid 0 196. 9. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 206. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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6.6L V8 Engine 1. Battery - North America 0 198. 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add 0 0 2. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling Oil” under Engine Oil 184. Engine Oil” under Engine Oil 184. System 0 191. 5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See 8. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See 0 0 3. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling Cooling System 191. Power Steering Fluid 196. System 0 191. 6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 189. 9. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 206. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

184 Vehicle Care 10. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Checking Engine Oil dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel Brake Fluid 0 197. or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Check the engine oil level regularly, every Remove it again, keeping the tip down, 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See 650 km (400 mi), especially prior to a long and check the level. “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer trip. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 0 Fluid 196. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 180 for When to Add Engine Oil Engine Oil the location. For diesel engine vehicles, see “Engine Oil” { Warning in the Duramax diesel supplement. The engine oil dipstick handle may be To ensure proper engine performance and hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or long life, careful attention must be paid to glove to touch the dipstick handle. engine oil. Following these simple, but 4.3L V6 Engine important steps will help protect your If a low oil Driver Information Center (DIC) investment: message displays, check the oil level. . Use engine oil approved to the proper Follow these guidelines: specification and of the proper viscosity . To get an accurate reading, park the grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine vehicle on level ground. Check the engine Oil” in this section. oil level after the engine has been off for . Check the engine oil level regularly and at least two hours. Checking the engine maintain the proper oil level. See oil level on steep grades or too soon after 6.6L V8 Engine “Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add engine shutoff can result in incorrect Engine Oil” in this section. readings. Accuracy improves when If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at . Change the engine oil at the appropriate checking a cold engine prior to starting. the tip of the dipstick and the engine has time. See Engine Oil Life System 0 186. Remove the dipstick and check the level. been off for at least 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then . Always dispose of engine oil properly. See . If unable to wait two hours, the engine recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right “What to Do with Used Oil” in this must be off for at least 15 minutes if the Engine Oil” later in this section for an section. engine is warm, or at least 30 minutes if the engine is not warm. Pull out the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 185 explanation of what kind of oil to use. For Specification an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, it engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities is recommended to select an oil of the 0 Use full synthetic engine oils that meet the and Specifications 258. dexos1 specification. Engine oils that have correct specification. See “Specification” earlier in this section. Caution been approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are marked with the Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above dexos1 approved logo. See or below the acceptable operating range www.gmdexos.com. Do not add anything to the oil. The shown on the dipstick are harmful to the recommended oils meeting the dexos1 engine. If the oil level is above the specification are all that is needed for good operating range (i.e., the engine has so performance and engine protection. much oil that the oil level gets above the Engine oil system flushes are not cross-hatched area that shows the proper recommended and could cause engine operating range), the engine could be damage not covered by the vehicle damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit warranty. driving of the vehicle, and seek a service Caution What to Do with Used Oil professional to remove the excess oil. Failure to use the recommended engine Used engine oil contains certain elements See Engine Compartment Overview 0 180 for oil or equivalent can result in engine that can be unhealthy for your skin and the location of the engine oil fill cap. damage not covered by the vehicle could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil warranty. stay on your skin for very long. Clean your Add enough oil to put the level somewhere skin and nails with soap and water, or a in the proper operating range. Push the Viscosity Grade good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dipstick all the way back in when through. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil. dispose of clothing or rags containing used Selecting the Right Engine Oil engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of about the use and disposal of oil products. Selecting the right engine oil depends on extreme cold, where the temperature falls both the proper oil specification and below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may Used oil can be a threat to the environment. viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will If you change your own oil, be sure to drain and Lubricants 0 255. provide easier cold starting for the engine at all the oil from the filter before disposal. extremely low temperatures. When selecting Never dispose of oil by putting it in the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

186 Vehicle Care trash or pouring it on the ground, into who will perform this work and reset the 2. Fully press and release the accelerator sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. system. It is also important to check the oil pedal three times within five seconds. Recycle it by taking it to a place that regularly over the course of an oil drain If the display shows 100%, the system is collects used oil. interval and keep it at the proper level. reset. Engine Oil Life System If the system is ever reset accidentally, the If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message oil must be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) comes back on when the vehicle is started, When to Change Engine Oil since the last oil change. Remember to reset the engine oil life system has not reset. the oil life system whenever the oil is Repeat the procedure. This vehicle has a computer system that changed. indicates when to change the engine oil and Automatic Transmission Fluid filter. This is based on a combination of How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System factors which include engine revolutions, (6-Speed Transmission) Reset the system whenever the engine oil is engine temperature, and miles driven. Based changed so that the system can calculate When to Check and Change Automatic on driving conditions, the mileage at which the next engine oil change. Transmission Fluid an engine oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work To reset the Engine Oil Life System on most It is usually not necessary to check the properly, the system must be reset every models: transmission fluid level. The only reason for time the oil is changed. 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. If a small leak is When the system has calculated that oil life DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 81. suspected, use the following procedures to has been diminished, it indicates that an oil check the fluid level. However, if there is a change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL 2. Press and hold V on the DIC while the large leak, it may be necessary to have the SOON message comes on. Change the oil as Oil Life display is active. The oil life will vehicle towed to a dealer and have it soon as possible within the next 1 000 km change to 100%. repaired before driving the vehicle further. (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system The oil life system can also be reset as Change the fluid and filter at the intervals might indicate that an oil change is not follows: listed in Maintenance Schedule 0 249, and necessary for up to a year. The engine oil 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the be sure to use the transmission fluid listed and filter must be changed at least once a DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants year and, at this time, the system must be 0 81. 0 255. reset. Your dealer has trained service people GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 187 How to Check Automatic Transmission . In hot weather, when outside (15 mi) before performing a warm check. Fluid temperatures are above 32 °C (90 °F). Checking the fluid warm or hot will give a . The vehicle is heavily loaded. more accurate reading of the fluid level than Because this operation can be difficult, it is a cold check. recommended to have this check done at . At high speed for quite a while in hot your dealer, which can monitor the weather. Because the vehicle is equipped with a transmission temperature. The transmission . In heavy traffic and hot weather. high-efficiency air-to-oil cooler, the fluid level increases with temperature. To . While pulling a trailer. transmission fluid temperature may not obtain a highly accurate fluid level check, reach the required hot fluid level checking After driving under these conditions, a hot the transmission temperature must be temperature under normal lightly loaded check can be performed. The fluid should be measured. driving vehicle conditions. hot, which is 71 °C to 93 °C (160 °F to If it is decided to check the fluid level, be 200 °F). Checking the Fluid Level sure to follow all the instructions here, or a A cold fluid level check can be performed Prepare the vehicle: false reading on the dipstick may occur. after the vehicle has been sitting for eight 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep Caution hours or more with the engine off, but this the engine running. is used only as a reference. Let the engine Too much or too little fluid can damage 2. With the parking brake applied, place the run at idle for five minutes if the outside shift lever in P (Park). the transmission. Too much can mean temperature is between 15 °C to 32 °C (60 °F that some of the fluid could come out to 90 °F). Should the fluid level be low 3. With a foot on the brake pedal, move and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust during this cold check, the fluid must be the shift lever through each gear range, system parts, starting a fire. Too little checked warm or hot before adding fluid. pausing for about three seconds in each fluid could cause the transmission to If the outside temperature is colder than 15 ° range. When M is reached, move the selector from M1 through M3. Then, overheat. Be sure to get an accurate C (60 °F) or hotter than 32 °C (90 °F), a cold position the shift lever in P (Park). reading if checking the transmission fluid. check cannot be performed. 4. Let the engine run at idle for A warm fluid level check can be performed two minutes or more. Wait at least 30 minutes with the engine by driving the vehicle under lightly loaded off, before checking the transmission fluid conditions and outside temperatures Then, without shutting off the engine, use level if the vehicle has been driven: between 10 °C to 27 °C (50 °F to 80 °F). The the steps that follow. vehicle should be driven for at least 24 km GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

188 Vehicle Care 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and 2. HOT Range read the lower level. The fluid level must Using a funnel, add fluid down the be in the COLD (1) range for a cold check, transmission dipstick tube only after transmission temperature 27 °C to 32 °C checking the transmission fluid while it is (80 °F to 90 °F); between the COLD (1) warm or hot. A cold check is used only as a and HOT (3) range for a WARM (2) check, reference. If the fluid level is low, add only 50 °C to 60 °C (122 °F to 140 °F); or in the The transmission dipstick is near the center enough of the proper fluid to bring the level HOT (3) cross-hatched range for a hot of the engine compartment and will be up to the middle of the WARM (1) or check, 71 °C to 93 °C (160 °F to 200 °F). Be labeled with the graphic shown. HOT (2) range depending on the ambient sure to keep the dipstick pointed down temperature and prior driving conditions. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 180 for to get an accurate reading. Refer to “How to Check Automatic more information on location. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable Transmission Fluid” earlier in this section for range, push the dipstick back in all the instructions on driving to achieve warm or way; then flip the handle down to lock hot transmission fluid. It does not take the dipstick in place. much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L (1 pt). How to Add Automatic Transmission Do not overfill. Fluid Caution Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Use of the incorrect automatic 1. COLD Range 0 255 to determine what kind of transmission fluid may damage the 2. WARM Range transmission fluid to use. vehicle, and the damage may not be 3. HOT Range covered by the vehicle warranty. Always 1. Flip the handle up, pull out the dipstick, use the correct automatic transmission and wipe it with a clean rag or paper fluid. See Recommended Fluids and towel. Lubricants 0 255. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and pull it back out again.

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Vehicle Care 189 . After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level Caution How to Inspect/Replace the Engine Air as described under “How to Check Cleaner/Filter Automatic Transmission Fluid,” earlier in Use of the incorrect automatic Do not start the engine or have the engine this section. transmission fluid may damage the running with the engine air filter housing . When the correct fluid level is obtained, vehicle, and the damage may not be open. Before removing the engine air filter, push the dipstick back in all the way; covered by the vehicle warranty. Always make sure that the engine air filter housing then flip the handle down to lock the use the correct automatic transmission and nearby components are free of dirt and dipstick in place. fluid. See Recommended Fluids and debris. Do not clean the engine air filter or Lubricants 0 255. Automatic Transmission Fluid components with water or compressed air. (8-Speed Transmission) Change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance When to Check and Change Automatic Schedule 0 249. Be sure to use the Transmission Fluid transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 255. It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for Engine Air Cleaner/Filter fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheated transmission. This vehicle is not The air cleaner/filter assembly is on the equipped with a transmission fluid level front of the engine compartment on the dipstick. There is a special procedure for driver side of the vehicle. See Engine checking and changing the transmission fluid Compartment Overview 0 180. in these vehicles. Because this procedure is When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter difficult, this should be done at the dealer. 4.3L V6 Engine For intervals on changing and inspecting the Contact the dealer for additional information To inspect and replace the filter: or the procedure can be found in the service engine air filter, see Maintenance Schedule 0 manual. See Publication Ordering 249. 1. Remove the eight screws, slide the top Information 0 269. cover forward and lift, to gain access to the air cleaner/filter. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

190 Vehicle Care 2. Remove the air cleaner/filter from the housing base. Take care to dislodge as Warning (Continued) little dirt as possible. same fit, form, and function may result in personal injury or damage to the { Warning vehicle. If part replacement is necessary, the part must be replaced with one of the same 3. Clean the air cleaner/filter sealing surface part number or with an equivalent part. and housing base. Use of a replacement part without the 4. Install the engine air cleaner/filter in the same fit, form, and function may result housing base. in personal injury or damage to the 5. Install the top cover by sliding it into vehicle. position on the housing base, and secure 6.6L V8 Engine using six screws. 3. Clean the air cleaner/filter sealing surface To inspect and replace the filter: See Maintenance Schedule 0 249 to and housing base. 1. Remove the six screws, slide the top determine when to replace the engine air 4. Install the engine air cleaner/filter in the cover forward and lift, to gain access to cleaner/filter. housing base. the air cleaner/filter. { 5. Install the top cover by sliding it into 2. Remove the air cleaner/filter from the Warning position on the housing base, and secure housing base. Take care to dislodge as Operating the engine with the air using eight screws. little dirt as possible. cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. Use caution when working { Warning on the engine. Do not start the engine or If part replacement is necessary, the part drive the vehicle with the air cleaner/ must be replaced with one of the same filter off, as flames may be present if the part number or with an equivalent part. engine backfires. Use of a replacement part without the (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Caution { Warning If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can Do not touch heater or radiator hoses, easily get into the engine, which could or other engine parts. They can be very damage it. Always have the air cleaner/ hot and can burn you. Do not run the filter in place when driving. engine if there is a leak; all coolant could leak out. That could cause an engine fire Cooling System and can burn you. Fix any leak before The cooling system allows the engine to driving the vehicle. maintain the correct working temperature. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled 6.6L V8 Engine with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 1. Radiator Pressure Cap 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), 2. Coolant Recovery Tank whichever occurs first. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) The following explains the cooling system { Warning and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine An underhood electric fan can start up overheating, see Engine Overheating 0 194. even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, What to Use 4.3L V6 Engine and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { Warning 1. Radiator Pressure Cap Plain water, or other liquids such as 2. Coolant Recovery Tank alcohol, can boil before the proper 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) coolant mixture will. With plain water or (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

192 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by putting The coolant recovery tank cap has this Warning (Continued) it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, symbol on it. the wrong mixture, the engine could get or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. too hot but there would not be an Have the coolant changed by an authorized overheat warning. The engine could catch service center, familiar with legal fire and you or others could be burned. requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help protect the Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable environment and your health. water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this Checking Coolant mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: The vehicle must be on a level surface when . Gives freezing protection down to −37 °C checking the coolant level. (−34 °F), outside temperature. Check to see if coolant is visible in the . Gives boiling protection up to 129 °C coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside (265 °F), engine temperature. the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not When the engine is cold, the coolant level . Protects against rust and corrosion. do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is should be at or above the COLD FILL mark. . Will not damage aluminum parts. not at or above the indicated mark, add a If it is not, there could be a leak in the . Helps keep the proper engine 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and cooling system. temperature. DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant recovery If the coolant is low, add the coolant or take tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool the vehicle to a dealer for service. Caution before this is done. Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable water. Anything else can cause damage to the engine cooling system and the vehicle, which would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 193 How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tank for Gasoline Engines including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait { Warning for the cooling system and pressure cap for the cooling system and pressure cap to cool. to cool. Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can burn you. Coolant contains ethylene If coolant is needed, add the proper mixture glycol and it will burn if the engine parts Caution directly to the radiator, but be sure the are hot enough. Failure to follow the specific coolant fill cooling system is cool before this is done. procedure could cause the engine to { Warning overheat and could cause system damage. If coolant is not visible in the Plain water, or other liquids such as surge tank, contact your dealer. alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. With plain water or If coolant is needed, add the proper the wrong mixture, the engine could get DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant too hot but there would not be an recovery tank. 1. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the overheat warning. The engine could catch radiator pressure cap and upper radiator fire and you or others could be burned. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure { Warning cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. Do not press down while turning { Warning Steam and scalding liquids from a hot the pressure cap. cooling system are under pressure. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. Turning the pressure cap, even a little, cooling system are under pressure. A hiss means there is still some can cause them to come out at high Turning the pressure cap, even a little, pressure left. speed and you could be burned. Never can cause them to come out at high 2. Keep turning the pressure cap, but now speed and you could be burned. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, (Continued) push down as you turn it. Remove the turn the cap when the cooling system, pressure cap. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

194 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mixture, 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the The vehicle has an indicator to warn of up to the base of the filler neck. See radiator filler neck may be lower. If the engine overheating. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants level is lower, add more of the proper 0 There is an engine coolant temperature 255 for more information about the mixture through the filler neck until the gauge on the vehicle's instrument cluster. proper coolant mixture. level reaches the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 73. 8. Replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to If the decision is made not to lift the hood flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the when this warning appears, but instead get pressure cap. service help right away, see Roadside Assistance Program 0 265. Caution If the decision is made to lift the hood, If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level coolant loss and engine damage may surface. occur. Be sure the cap is properly and Then check to see if the engine cooling fans tightly secured. are running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not Engine Overheating continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. 4. Remove the coolant recovery tank cap If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the and fill to the COLD FILL mark. Duramax diesel supplement. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases 5. Reinstall the cap back on the coolant when idle speed is doubled by pushing the recovery tank, but leave the radiator Caution accelerator pedal down. If it does not, the vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. pressure cap off. Do not run the engine if there is a leak 6. Start the engine and let it run until the in the engine cooling system. This can upper radiator hose can be felt getting cause a loss of all coolant and can hot. Watch out for the engine damage the system and vehicle. Have cooling fan. any leaks fixed right away. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 195 If Steam is Coming from the Engine 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Engine Fan Compartment 2. Turn the heater on to the highest The vehicle has a clutched engine cooling temperature and to the highest fan fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan { Warning speed. Open the windows as necessary. spins faster to provide more air to cool the Steam and scalding liquids from a hot 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, cooling system are under pressure. road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is Turning the pressure cap, even a little, let the engine idle. not fully engaged. This improves fuel can cause them to come out at high If the engine coolant temperature gauge is economy and reduces fan noise. Under speed and you could be burned. Never no longer in the overheat zone or an heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or turn the cap when the cooling system, overheat warning no longer displays, the high outside temperatures, the fan speed including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the increases as the clutch more fully engages, for the cooling system and pressure cap vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a so an increase in fan noise may be heard. This is normal and should not be mistaken to cool. safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, as the transmission slipping or making extra If No Steam is Coming from the Engine continue to drive normally and have the shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down Compartment cooling system checked for proper fill and function. when additional cooling is not required and If an engine overheat warning is displayed the clutch partially disengages. but no steam can be seen or heard, the If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. This fan noise may be heard when starting problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch the engine can get a little too hot when the If there is still no sign of steam, push down partially disengages. vehicle: the accelerator until the engine speed is . Climbs a long hill on a hot day about twice as fast as normal idle speed for . Stops after high-speed driving at least three minutes while parked. If the warning is still on, turn off the engine until . Idles for long periods in traffic it cools down. . Tows a trailer. If the decision is made not to lift the hood, If the overheat warning is displayed with no get service help right away. sign of steam: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

196 Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid 4. Replace the cap and completely Washer Fluid tighten it. 5. Remove the cap again and look at the What to Use fluid level on the dipstick. When the vehicle needs windshield washer The level should be at the COLD FILL mark. fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring instructions before use. If operating the the level up to the mark. vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has The power steering fluid reservoir is in the To prevent contamination of brake fluid, sufficient protection against freezing. engine compartment on the driver side of never check or fill the power steering the vehicle. See Engine Compartment reservoir with the brake master cylinder Adding Washer Fluid Overview 0 180 for reservoir location. cover off. When to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check power Caution steering fluid unless there is a leak suspected in the system or an unusual noise Use of the incorrect fluid may damage is heard. A fluid loss in this system could the vehicle and the damages may not be indicate a problem. Have the system covered by the vehicle warranty. Always Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. inspected and repaired. use the correct fluid listed in Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Engine Compartment Overview 0 180 for How to Check Power Steering Fluid 0 255. reservoir location. To check the power steering fluid: To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Caution 1. Turn the key off and let the engine Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 255. . Do not use washer fluid that contains compartment cool down. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use any type of water repellent coating. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage This can cause the wiper blades to reservoir clean. hoses and seals. chatter or skip. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick (Continued) with a clean rag. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 197 Brake Pedal Travel Caution (Continued) { Warning See your dealer if the brake pedal does not . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) The brake wear warning sound means in the windshield washer. It can return to normal height, or if there is a that soon the brakes will not work well. damage the windshield washer system rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be That could lead to a crash. When the and paint. a sign that brake service may be required. brake wear warning sound is heard, have . Do not mix water with ready-to-use the vehicle serviced. Replacing Brake System Parts washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the Always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement parts. If this is washer fluid tank and other parts of Caution the washer system. not done, the brakes may not work Continuing to drive with worn-out brake properly. The braking performance can . When using concentrated washer fluid, linings could result in costly brake change in many ways if the wrong brake follow the manufacturer instructions repairs. parts are installed or if parts are improperly for adding water. installed. . Fill the washer fluid tank only Some driving conditions or climates can three-quarters full when it is very cold. cause a brake squeal when the brakes are Brake Fluid This allows for fluid expansion if first applied, clearing up following several freezing occurs, which could damage applications. This does not mean something the tank if it is completely full. is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary Brakes to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake linings for wear Disc brake linings have built-in wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper indicators that make a high-pitched warning The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled sequence to torque specifications. See sound when the brake linings are worn and with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Capacities and Specifications 0 258. new linings are needed. The sound can come Compartment Overview 0 180 for the and go or can be heard all the time when Brake pads should be replaced as complete location of the reservoir. the vehicle is moving, except when applying axle sets. There are only two reasons why the brake the brake pedal firmly. fluid level in the reservoir may go down: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

198 Vehicle Care . Normal brake lining wear. When new When the brake fluid falls to a low level, After work is done on the brake hydraulic linings are installed, the fluid level goes the brake warning light comes on. See Brake system, make sure the level is above MIN back up. System Warning Light 0 77. but not over the MAX mark. . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system. Brake fluid absorbs water over time. Replace What to Add Have the brake hydraulic system fixed. brake fluid at the specified intervals to Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid With a leak, the brakes will not prevent increased stopping distance. See work well. 0 from a clean, sealed container. See Maintenance Schedule 249. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 255. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap Checking Brake Fluid and the area around the cap before { Warning removing it. Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment The wrong or contaminated brake fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid 0 could result in damage to the brake does not correct a leak. If fluid is added Overview 180. system. This could result in the loss of when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are braking leading to a possible injury. installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, Always use the proper GM approved only when work is done on the brake brake fluid. hydraulic system. Caution { Warning If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's If too much brake fluid is added, it can painted surfaces, the paint finish can be spill on the engine and burn, if the damaged. Immediately wash off any engine is hot enough. You or others could painted surface. be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when Battery - North America work is done on the brake hydraulic The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is system. not, have the brake hydraulic system The original equipment battery is checked to see if there is a leak. maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 199 Refer to the replacement number shown on fluid will decrease the life of the transfer the original battery label when a new Warning (Continued) case and/or drive axles and should be battery is needed. See Engine Compartment hurt if you are not careful. See Jump replaced. Overview 0 180 for battery location. Starting - North America 0 236 for tips on working around a battery without Noise Control System { Warning getting hurt. Noise Emissions Warranty WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and General Motors warrants to the first person related accessories contain lead and lead Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, who purchases this vehicle for purposes compounds, chemicals known to the negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. other than resale and to each subsequent State of California to cause cancer and purchaser that this vehicle as manufactured birth defects or other reproductive harm. Extended Storage: Remove the black, by General Motors, was designed, built and Batteries also contain other chemicals negative (−) cable from the battery or use a equipped to conform at the time it left known to the State of California to cause battery trickle charger. General Motors’s control with all applicable cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. U.S. EPA Noise Control Regulations. This For more information go to Rear Axle warranty covers this vehicle as designed, www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ When to Check Lubricant built and equipped by General Motors, and passenger-vehicle. It is not necessary to regularly check the is not limited to any particular part, component or system of the vehicle 0 rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or See California Proposition 65 Warning 178 an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could manufactured by General Motors. Defects in and the back cover. indicate a problem. Have it inspected and design, assembly or in any part, component or system of the vehicle as manufactured by Vehicle Storage repaired. This service can be complex. See your dealer. General Motors, which, at the time it left General Motors’s control, caused noise { Warning Do not directly power wash the transfer emissions to exceed Federal standards, are Batteries have acid that can burn you and case and/or front/rear axle output seals. covered by this warranty for the life of the gas that can explode. You can be badly High pressure water can overcome the seals vehicle. and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated (Continued) The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

200 Vehicle Care Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than Insulation: Starter Switch Check 4 536 kg (10,000 lb). The Maintenance Removal of the noise shields or any Schedule provides information on underhood insulation. { Warning maintaining the noise control system to minimize degradation of the noise emission Engine: When you are doing this inspection, the control system during the life of the vehicle. Removal or rendering the engine speed vehicle could move suddenly. If the The noise control system warranty is given governor, if equipped, inoperative so as to vehicle moves, you or others could be in the warranty manual. allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer injured. These standards apply only to vehicles sold specifications. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there in the United States. Fan and Drive: is enough room around the vehicle. TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL . Removal of the fan clutch, if equipped, 2. Apply both the parking brake and the SYSTEM PROHIBITED or rendering the clutch inoperative. regular brake. . Removal of the fan shroud, if equipped. Federal law prohibits the following acts or Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be the causing thereof: Air Intake: ready to turn off the engine immediately 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by . Removal of the air cleaner silencer. if it starts. any person, other than for purposes of . Modification of the air cleaner. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or maintenance, repair, or replacement, of Exhaust: any device or element of design N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any incorporated into any new vehicle for . Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. other position, contact your dealer for the purpose of noise control prior to its . Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust service. sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser pipe clamps. or while it is in use; or Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) - Diesel Engine: 2. The use of the vehicle after such device . Removal of the muffler. or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 201 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock . The ignition should turn to off only when . To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding Control Function Check the shift lever is in P (Park). ability: With the engine running, shift to . The ignition key should come out only P (Park). Then release the parking brake when the ignition is off. followed by the regular brake. { Warning Contact your dealer if service is required. Contact your dealer if service is required. When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the Park Brake and P (Park) Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle moves, you or others could be Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be inspected injured. for wear and cracking. See Maintenance Schedule 0 249. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there { Warning is enough room around the vehicle. When you are doing this check, the Replacement blades come in different types It should be parked on a level surface. vehicle could begin to move. You or and are removed in different ways. For others could be injured and property proper type and length, see Maintenance 2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to 0 apply the regular brake immediately if could be damaged. Make sure there is Replacement Parts 256. the vehicle begins to move. room in front of the vehicle in case it Caution 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, begins to roll. Be ready to apply the Allowing the wiper arm to touch the but do not start the engine. Without regular brake at once should the vehicle applying the regular brake, try to move begin to move. windshield when no wiper blade is the shift lever out of P (Park) with installed could damage the windshield. normal effort. If the shift lever moves Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle Any damage that occurs would not be out of P (Park), contact your dealer for facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not service. regular brake, set the parking brake. allow the wiper arm to touch the . To check the parking brake's holding windshield. Ignition Transmission Lock Check ability: With the engine running and the 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the While parked, and with the parking brake transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove windshield. set, try to turn the ignition off in each shift foot pressure from the regular brake lever position. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

202 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Halogen Bulbs Front Headlamp Aiming { Warning Headlamp aim has been preset and should Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside need no further adjustment. and can burst if you drop or scratch the If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be headlamp aim may be affected. sure to read and follow the instructions If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, on the bulb package. 2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage see your dealer. the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, of the blade assembly (3). Bulb Replacement and Parking Lamps 3. Push the new blade assembly securely on the wiper arm until the release lever For the proper type of replacement bulbs, clicks into place. or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Windshield Replacement Caution Driver Assistance Systems Do not replace incandescent bulbs with If the windshield needs to be replaced and aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This the vehicle is equipped with a front camera can cause damage to the vehicle electrical sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a system. GM replacement windshield is 1. Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp recommended. The replacement windshield 2. Front Sidemarker Lamp must be installed according to GM specifications for proper alignment. If it is To replace the front turn signal, sidemarker, not, these systems may not work properly, and/or parking lamp bulb(s): they may display messages, or they may not work at all. See your dealer for proper windshield replacement. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 203 2. The third nut (3) is under the applique piece (2) above the lamp. Remove the two inboard applique nuts. Pull the applique (2) straight rearward slightly to clear the studs. Then rotate the applique (2) just far enough to gain access to the outer push pins (1). 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard 3. Carefully disconnect the push pins (1) clip on the lamp by pushing inboard and from the applique bracket. prying the lamp assembly forward. 4. Remove the third nut (3) from the upper 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. outboard side of the lamp. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 5. Remove the taillamp assembly from the one-quarter turn and remove it from the 1. Remove the two inboard nuts from the vehicle. lamp assembly. inside of the taillamp assembly. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp assembly. 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into the grille until the outboard clip snaps into place. Taillamps To replace a taillamp/turn signal lamp or back-up lamp bulb: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

204 Vehicle Care 6. Remove the taillamp/turn signal lamp (1) License Plate Lamp or back-up lamp (2) bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise one-quarter turn and pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 8. Push the new bulb into the socket. 9. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise into the lamp assembly. 10. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall the taillamp assembly and applique. 1. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL Center High-Mounted Stoplamp assembly. (CHMSL) 2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. 1. Bulb Socket 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 2. License Plate Bulb Assembly The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) one-quarter turn to remove it from the 3. Screws is above the rear doors at the center of the lamp assembly. vehicle. To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the To replace a bulb: 1. Remove the screws (3) that secure the socket and push the new bulb into the license plate bulb assembly (2). socket. 2. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise 5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the one-quarter turn to install it in the lamp socket. assembly. 3. Install the new bulb. 6. Reinstall the CHMSL assembly and two 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the screws. license plate bulb assembly. Do not block or damage the CHMSL when items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 205 Headlamp Wiring Electrical System { Danger An electrical overload may cause the lamps Electrical System Overload to go on and off, or in some cases to Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating. Do not exceed The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring the specified amperage rating when protect against an electrical system checked right away if the lamps go on and overload. off or remain off. replacing fuses and circuit breakers. Use of an oversized fuse or circuit breaker can When the current electrical load is too Windshield Wipers result in a vehicle fire. You and others heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy could be seriously injured or killed. protecting the circuit until the current load snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop returns to normal or the problem is fixed. until the motor cools and will then restart. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit { Warning overload and fire caused by electrical Although the circuit is protected from problems. electrical overload, overload due to heavy Installation or use of fuses that do not snow or ice may cause wiper linkage meet GM’s original fuse specifications is Fuses and circuit breakers protect power damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow dangerous. The fuses could fail, and result devices in the vehicle. from the windshield before using the in a fire. You or others could be injured Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the windshield wipers. or killed, and the vehicle could be identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an electrical damaged. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get 0 needs to be replaced, the same amperage it fixed. See Accessories and Modifications 178 and 0 fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature General Information 178. of the vehicle that is not needed to use and Fuses and Circuit Breakers To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored replace it as soon as possible. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are band inside the fuse. If the band is broken protected from short circuits by a or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to combination of fuses and circuit breakers. replace a bad fuse with a new one of the This greatly reduces the chance of damage identical size and rating. caused by electrical problems. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

206 Vehicle Care Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as possible. Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. Vehicles with Upfitter Content See www.gmupfitter.com for upfitter provisions and best practices. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 1 ABS motor 19 Engine control module 33 Rear parking aid 2 ABS module battery module 3 Right trailer stoplamp/ 20 Left stop/turn 34 NOX Sensor Turn signal lamp cutaway lamp (Diesel only) 4 – 21 Left stop/turn 35 Fuel heater control trailer lamp module (Diesel only) 5 – 22 Right stop/turn 36 Fuel system control 6 Fuel system control cutaway lamp module battery module/Ignition 23 NOX Sensor 41 Transmission control 7 Body control module 5 (Diesel only) module 2, battery 8 Body control module 7 24 Fuel pump signal 9 Body control module 4 25 Auxiliary power outlet 42 Trailer wiring 10 Instrument cluster 26 Body control module 3 43 Electro viscous fan clutch (Diesel only) 11 Trailer wiring 27 Special equipment 44 Starter solenoid 12 – option 28 Airbag 45 Engine control module, 13 Interior rear vision powertrain signal 2 camera module 29 Steering wheel sensor 46 DC-AC inverter 14 Windshield washer 30 Engine control module 47 – 16 Horn ignition 51 Left high-beam 17 Transmission 31 Transmission control module Ignition headlamp 18 A/C 32 Transmission control 52 Right high-beam module 1 battery headlamp GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage 53 Left low-beam 69 External power for 38 Fuel pump headlamp trailer 39 Crank 54 Right low-beam 70 Upfitter stoplamps 40 A/C compressor headlamp 71 Fuel heater/FlexFuel 48 Electro viscous fan 55 Wipers sensor clutch (Diesel only) 56 Canister vent solenoid 72 Body control module 6 49 Powertrain 58 Body control module 2 73 Lighter/Data link 50 – connector 59 Body control module 1 57 – 74 Front blower 61 Engine oil solenoid/ 60 – Crankcase vent heater 75 Engine control module (Diesel only) 76 Soot sensors Auxiliary Fuse Block 62 O2 sensor 2 (Diesel only) 63 – 77 O2 sensor 1 64 Mass airflow/ 78 Engine control module/ Canister vent Powertrain signal 1 65 Ignition coils/injectors 79 Ignition coils/injectors - odd - even 66 Daytime running lamps 2 Relays Usage 67 Daytime running 15 Run/Crank lamps 1 37 NOX Sensor 68 Auxiliary stoplamps (Diesel only) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 209 This component is near the fuse block in the Floor Console Fuse Block engine compartment Fuses Usage The floor console fuse block is under the driver seat. MR-1 Upfitter 1 MR-2 Upfitter 2 MR-3 Upfitter power control

Relays Usage MR Rel 1 Upfitter 1 MR Rel 2 Upfitter 2

Mega Fuse Holder

Fuse Usage 1 Starter motor The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage Mini-Fuses Usage F1 – F17 Heated outside mirrors F33 Cargo door unlock F2 Steering wheel sensor F18 Rear window defogger F34 Front passenger door F3 Auxiliary parking lamps F19 Compass unlock F4 Front parking lamps F20 Radio/Chime/SiriusXM F35 Rear passenger door unlock F5 Trailer parking lamps satellite radio F36 Driver door unlock F6 Upfitter/Parking lamps F21 Remote function actuator/Tire pressure F37 – F7 Right rear parking lamp monitor F38 – F8 Left rear parking lamp F22 Ignition switch/Discrete F9 Exterior rear mirror logic ignition sensor Relays Usage switch/ Door F23 Instrument cluster K1 Run lock-unlock control upfitter/Front camera F24 – K2 – module F25 HVAC control K3 Parking lamps F10 Airbag/Automatic F26 Auxiliary/Trailer reverse K4 Upfitter 2 occupant sensing lamps K5 Rear window defogger F11 – /OnStar F27 Reverse tail lamps K6 Retained accessory F12 – F28 Upfitter 2/Reading power F13 HVAC 2 lamps/Ambulance F14 HVAC 1 F29 Rear blower Circuit Breakers Usage F15 Reflected LED display F30 Upfitter/Courtesy lamps CB1 Power seats F16 Upfitter aux 1/Gas F31 Front door lock CB2 Power windows ambulance F32 Rear door lock GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires maintain the recommended . Do not spin the tires in excess of pressure. Tire pressure should be 56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery Every new GM vehicle has high-quality checked when the tires are cold. surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, tires made by a leading tire . Overinflated tires are more likely etc. Excessive spinning may cause manufacturer. See the warranty manual the tires to explode. for information regarding the tire to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when warranty and where to get service. For All-Season Tires additional information refer to the tire hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the manufacturer. recommended pressure. This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good . Worn or old tires can cause a { Warning overall performance on most road surfaces crash. If the tread is badly worn, and weather conditions. Original equipment . Poorly maintained and improperly replace them. tires designed to GM's specific tire used tires are dangerous. . Replace any tires that have been performance criteria have a TPC specification . Overloading the tires can cause damaged by impacts with code molded onto the sidewall. Original potholes, curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be identified overheating as a result of too by the last two characters of this TPC code, much flexing. There could be a . Improperly repaired tires can cause which will be “MS.” blowout and a serious crash. See a crash. Only the dealer or an Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. Consider installing winter tires on the authorized tire service center vehicle if frequent driving on snow or . Underinflated tires pose the same should repair, replace, dismount, ice-covered roads is expected. All-season tires danger as overloaded tires. The and mount the tires. provide adequate performance for most resulting crash could cause serious (Continued) winter driving conditions, but they may not injury. Check all tires frequently to offer the same level of traction or (Continued) performance as winter tires on snow or ice-covered roads. See Winter Tires 0 212. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

212 Vehicle Care Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires This vehicle was not originally equipped Useful information about a tire is with winter tires. Winter tires are designed designed to GM's specific tire molded into the sidewall. The example performance criteria have a TPC for increased traction on snow and shows a typical light truck tire sidewall. ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter specification code molded onto the tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on ice sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or snow covered roads is expected. See your or exceed all federal safety guidelines. dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection. Also, (3) Dual Tire Maximum Load : see Buying New Tires 0 222. Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to With winter tires, there may be decreased support that load when used in a dual dry road traction, increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After changing to winter configuration. For information on tires, be alert for changes in vehicle recommended tire pressure see Tire handling and braking. Pressure 0 216 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. If using winter tires: . Use tires of the same brand and tread Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (4) DOT (Department of type on all four wheel positions. Transportation) : The Department of . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, (1) Tire Size : The tire size code is a Transportation (DOT) code indicates that load range, and speed rating as the combination of letters and numbers the tire is in compliance with the U.S. original equipment tires. used to define a particular tire's width, Department of Transportation Motor Winter tires with the same speed rating as height, aspect ratio, construction type, Vehicle Safety Standards. and service description. See the “Tire the original equipment tires may not be DOT Tire Date of Manufacture : The last Size” illustration later in this section for available for H, V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated four digits of the TIN indicate the tire more detail. tires. If winter tires with a lower speed manufactured date. The first two digits rating are chosen, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. represent the week (01-52) and the last two digits, the year. For example, the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 213 third week of the year 2020 would have Tire Designations 3 of the light truck (LT-Metric) tire a 4-digit DOT date of 0320. Week 01 is illustration, it would mean that the the first full week (Sunday through Tire Size tire's sidewall is 75 percent as high as it Saturday) of each year. The examples show a typical light truck is wide. (5) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : tire size. (4) Construction Code : A letter code is The letters and numbers following the used to indicate the type of ply DOT code are the Tire Identification construction in the tire. The letter R Number (TIN). The TIN shows the means radial ply construction; the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, letter D means diagonal or bias ply and date the tire was manufactured. construction. The TIN is molded onto both sides of Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the the tire, although only one side may wheel in inches. have the date of manufacture. (1) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : The (6) Load Range : Load Range. (6) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord United States version of a metric tire and number of plies in the sidewall and sizing system. The letters LT as the first (7) Service Description : The service under the tread. two characters in the tire size mean a description indicates the load index and light truck tire engineered to standards speed rating of a tire. If two numbers (7) Single Tire Maximum Load : are given as in the example, 120/116, Maximum load that can be carried and set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. then this represents the load index for the maximum pressure needed to single versus dual wheel usage (single/ support that load when used as a (2) Tire Width : The 3-digit number dual). The speed rating is the maximum single. For information on indicates the tire section width in speed a tire is certified to carry a load. recommended tire pressure see Tire millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. Pressure 0 216 and 0 (3) Aspect Ratio : A 2-digit number that Vehicle Load Limits 131. indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in item GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

214 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Definitions Cold Tire Pressure : The amount of air GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating pressure in a tire, measured in kPa for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load Air Pressure : The amount of air inside (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square Limits 0 131. the tire pressing outward on each inch) before a tire has built up heat Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side square inch of the tire. Air pressure is from driving. See Tire Pressure 0 216. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi of an asymmetrical tire that must (pounds per square inch). Curb Weight : The weight of a motor always face outward when mounted on vehicle with standard and optional a vehicle. Accessory Weight : The combined equipment including the maximum weight of optional accessories. Some Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but pressure. examples of optional accessories are without passengers and cargo. automatic transmission, power Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A tire used windows, power seats, and air DOT Markings : A code molded into the on light duty trucks and some conditioning. sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire multipurpose passenger vehicles. is in compliance with the U.S. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a Department of Transportation (DOT) Load Index : An assigned number tire's height to its width. Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords DOT code includes the Tire Identification to the load carrying capacity of a tire. between the plies and the tread. Cords Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Maximum Inflation Pressure : The may be made from steel or other designator which can also identify the maximum air pressure to which a cold reinforcing materials. tire manufacturer, production plant, tire can be inflated. The maximum air Bead : The tire bead contains steel brand, and date of production. pressure is molded onto the sidewall. wires wrapped by steel cords that hold GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating the tire onto the rim. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. for a tire at the maximum permissible Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight Rating inflation pressure for that tire. the plies are laid at alternate angles for the front axle. See Vehicle Load less than 90 degrees to the centerline Limits 0 131. of the tread. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 215 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight : The Recommended Inflation Pressure : Treadwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sum of curb weight, accessory weight, Vehicle manufacturer's recommended sometimes called wear bars, that show vehicle capacity weight, and production tire inflation pressure as shown on the across the tread of a tire when only options weight. tire placard. See Tire Pressure 0 216 and 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See 0 0 Normal Occupant Weight : The number Vehicle Load Limits 131. When It Is Time for New Tires 222. of occupants a vehicle is designed to Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading seat multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb). See which the ply cords that extend to the Standards) : A tire information system Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. beads are laid at 90 degrees to the that provides consumers with ratings Occupant Distribution : Designated centerline of the tread. for a tire's traction, temperature, and seating positions. Rim : A metal support for a tire and treadwear. Ratings are determined by upon which the tire beads are seated. tire manufacturers using government Outward Facing Sidewall : The side of testing procedures. The ratings are an asymmetrical tire that has a Sidewall : The portion of a tire between molded into the sidewall of the tire. particular side that faces outward when the tread and the bead. See Uniform Tire Quality Grading 0 224. mounted on a vehicle. The side of the Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code tire that contains a whitewall, bears Vehicle Capacity Weight : The number assigned to a tire indicating the of designated seating positions white lettering, or bears manufacturer, maximum speed at which a tire can brand, and/or model name molding multiplied by 68 kg (150 lb) plus the operate. rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load that is higher or deeper than the same 0 moldings on the other sidewall of Traction : The friction between the tire Limits 131. the tire. and the road surface. The amount of Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire : grip provided. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used Load on an individual tire due to curb on passenger cars and some light duty Tread : The portion of a tire that comes weight, accessory weight, occupant trucks and multipurpose vehicles. into contact with the road. weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

216 Vehicle Care equipment tire size and recommended Do not forget the spare tire, if the Warning (Continued) inflation pressure. See “Tire and Loading vehicle has one. See Full-Size Spare Tire Information Label” under Vehicle Load . Rough ride. 0 235 for additional information. Limits 0 131. . Needless damage from road How to Check hazards. Tire Pressure Use a good quality pocket-type gauge Tires need the correct amount of air The Tire and Loading Information label to check tire pressure. Proper tire pressure to operate effectively. on the vehicle indicates the original inflation cannot be determined by equipment tires and the correct cold looking at the tire. Check the tire { Warning tire inflation pressures. The inflation pressure when the tires are Neither tire underinflation nor recommended pressure is the minimum cold, meaning the vehicle has not been overinflation is good. Underinflated air pressure needed to support the driven for at least three hours or no tires, or tires that do not have vehicle's maximum load carrying more than 1.6 km (1 mi). enough air, can result in: capacity. Remove the valve cap from the tire . Tire overloading and overheating, For additional information regarding valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly which could lead to a blowout. how much weight the vehicle can carry, onto the valve to get a pressure and an example of the Tire and Loading measurement. If the cold tire inflation . Premature or irregular wear. Information label, see Vehicle Load pressure matches the recommended . Poor handling. Limits 0 131. How the vehicle is loaded pressure on the Tire and Loading . Reduced fuel economy. affects vehicle handling and ride Information label, no further adjustment comfort. Never load the vehicle with is necessary. If the inflation pressure is Overinflated tires, or tires that have more weight than it was designed to low, add air until the recommended too much air, can result in: carry. pressure is reached. If the inflation . Unusual wear. pressure is high, press on the metal When to Check . Poor handling. stem in the center of the tire valve to (Continued) Check the pressure of the tires once a release air. month or more. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 217 Re-check the tire pressure with the tire As an added safety feature, your vehicle has sequence will continue upon subsequent gauge. been equipped with a tire pressure vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a exists. Put the valve caps back on the valve low tire pressure telltale when one or more stems to keep out dirt and moisture. When the malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly under-inflated. illuminated, the system may not be able to Use only valve caps designed for the Accordingly, when the low tire pressure detect or signal low tire pressure as vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors could be telltale illuminates, you should stop and intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for damaged and would not be covered by check your tires as soon as possible, and a variety of reasons, including the the vehicle warranty. inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving installation of replacement or alternate tires on a significantly under-inflated tire causes or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the Tire Pressure Monitor System the tire to overheat and can lead to tire TPMS from functioning properly. Always The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel check the TPMS malfunction telltale after uses radio and sensor technology to check efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect replacing one or more tires or wheels on tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. your vehicle to ensure that the replacement monitor the air pressure in your tires and Please note that the TPMS is not a or alternate tires and wheels allow the transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver substitute for proper tire maintenance, and TPMS to continue to function properly. located in the vehicle. it is the driver's responsibility to maintain See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 217. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. should be checked monthly when cold and has not reached the level to trigger inflated to the inflation pressure illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor Operation recommended by the vehicle manufacturer telltale. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure on the vehicle placard or tire inflation Your vehicle has also been equipped with a pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when designed to warn the driver when a low tire different size than the size indicated on the the system is not operating properly. The vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are TPMS malfunction indicator is combined mounted onto each tire and wheel label, you should determine the proper tire with the low tire pressure telltale. When the inflation pressure for those tires.) assembly, excluding the spare tire and system detects a malfunction, the telltale wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

218 Vehicle Care the air pressure in the tires and transmit the The low tire pressure warning light may TPMS Malfunction Light and Message tire pressure readings to a receiver located come on in cool weather when the vehicle is The TPMS will not function properly if one in the vehicle. first started, and then turn off as the vehicle or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or is driven. This could be an early indicator inoperable. When the system detects a that the air pressure is getting low and malfunction, the low tire pressure warning needs to be inflated to the proper pressure. light flashes for about one minute and then A Tire and Loading Information label shows stays on for the remainder of the ignition the size of the original equipment tires and cycle. A DIC warning message also displays. the correct inflation pressure for the tires The malfunction light and DIC warning when they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits When a low tire pressure condition is message come on at each ignition cycle 0 131, for an example of the Tire and detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire until the problem is corrected. Some of the Loading Information label and its location. pressure warning light located on the conditions that can cause these to come Also see Tire Pressure 0 216. instrument cluster. If the warning light on are: comes on, stop as soon as possible and The TPMS can warn about a low tire . One of the road tires has been replaced inflate the tires to the recommended pressure condition but it does not replace with the spare tire. The spare tire does pressure shown on the Tire and Loading normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection not have a TPMS sensor. The malfunction Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 220, Tire Rotation 0 220 and light and the DIC message should go off 0 131. Tires 0 211. after the road tire is replaced and the sensor matching process is performed A message to check the pressure in a Caution successfully. See "TPMS Sensor Matching specific tire displays in the Driver Process" later in this section. Information Center (DIC). The low tire Tire sealant materials are not all the pressure warning light and the DIC warning same. A non-approved tire sealant could . The TPMS sensor matching process was message come on at each ignition cycle damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor not done or not completed successfully until the tires are inflated to the correct damage caused by using an incorrect tire after rotating the tires. The malfunction inflation pressure. If the vehicle has DIC sealant is not covered by the vehicle light and the DIC message should go off buttons, tire pressure levels can be viewed. warranty. Always use only the GM after successfully completing the sensor matching process. See "TPMS Sensor For additional information and details about approved tire sealant available through Matching Process" later in this section. the DIC operation and displays, see Driver your dealer or included in the vehicle. Information Center (DIC) 0 81. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 219 . One or more TPMS sensors are missing or should be performed after replacing a spare signal the receiver is in relearn mode damaged. The malfunction light and the tire with a road tire containing the TPMS and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message DIC message should go off when the sensor. The malfunction light and the DIC displays on the DIC screen. TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor message should go off at the next ignition If the vehicle does not have RKE, press matching process is performed cycle. The sensors are matched to the tire/ the Driver Information Center (DIC) successfully. See your dealer for service. wheel positions, using a TPMS relearn tool, vehicle information button until the . Replacement tires or wheels do not match in the following order: driver side front tire, PRESS V TO RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS the original equipment tires or wheels. passenger side front tire, passenger side rear message displays. The horn sounds twice Tires and wheels other than those tire, and driver side rear. See your dealer for to signal the receiver is in relearn mode recommended could prevent the TPMS service or to purchase a relearn tool. and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message from functioning properly. See Buying A TPMS relearn tool can also be purchased. displays on the DIC screen. 0 See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation New Tires 222. 4. Start with the driver side front tire. . Operating electronic devices or being near Tool at www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire facilities using radio wave frequencies call 1-800-GM TOOLS (1-800-468-6657). sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS There are two minutes to match the first the button to activate the TPMS sensor. sensors to malfunction. tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall A horn chirp confirms that the sensor If the TPMS is not functioning properly, it to match all four tire/wheel positions. If it identification code has been matched to cannot detect or signal a low tire pressure takes longer, the matching process stops this tire and wheel position. and must be restarted. condition. See your dealer for service if the 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, TPMS malfunction light and DIC message The TPMS sensor matching process is: and repeat the procedure in Step 5. come on and stay on. 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, TPMS Sensor Matching Process 2. Turn the ignition on without starting the and repeat the procedure in Step 5. vehicle. See Ignition Positions 0 135. Each TPMS sensor has a unique 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and identification code. The identification code 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel transmitter's Q and K buttons at the sounds two times to indicate the sensor position after rotating the vehicle’s tires or same time for approximately identification code has been matched to replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. five seconds. The horn sounds twice to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS Also, the TPMS sensor matching process sensor matching process is no longer GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

220 Vehicle Care active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Tire Rotation message on the DIC display screen goes off. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km 9. Turn the vehicle off. (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule 0 249. 10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire Tires are rotated to achieve a more and Loading Information label. uniform wear for all tires. The first Tire Inspection rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate We recommend that the tires, including the tires as soon as possible, check for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be proper tire inflation pressure, and check inspected for signs of wear or damage for damaged tires or wheels. If the at least once a month. Use this rotation pattern when rotating unusual wear continues after the the tires if the vehicle has single rear Replace the tire if: rotation, check the wheel alignment. wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 222 . The indicators at three or more Dual Tire Rotation places around the tire can be seen. and 0 When the vehicle is new, or whenever a . There is cord or fabric showing Wheel Replacement 225. wheel, wheel bolt, or wheel nut is through the tire's rubber. replaced or serviced, check the wheel . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, nut torque after 160, 1 600, and or snagged deep enough to show 10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of cord or fabric. driving. For proper torque and wheel . The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. nut tightening information, see . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing damage that cannot be repaired well the Spare Tire” under Tire Changing because of the size or location of the 0 228 and “Wheel Nut Torque” under damage. Capacities and Specifications 0 258 and GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 221 “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Check that all wheel nuts are properly the Spare Tire” under Tire Changing tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” 0 228. under Capacities and Specifications 0 The outer tire on a dual wheel setup 258, and “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” under Tire generally wears faster than the inner 0 tire. Tires last longer and wear more Changing 228. evenly if they are rotated. See Tire { Inspection 0 220 and Warning Tire Rotation 0 220. Also see Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Maintenance Schedule 0 249. parts to which it is fastened, can cause wheel nuts to become loose If the full-size spare tire is part of the Use this rotation pattern when rotating over time. The wheel could come off tire rotation, make sure the tire rotated and cause a crash. When changing a into the spare position is stored the tires if the vehicle has dual rear wheels. wheel, remove any rust or dirt from securely. Push, pull, and then try to places where the wheel attaches to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use When installing dual wheels, check that the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth the wheel wrench/hoist shaft to tighten the vent holes in the inner and outer 0 or paper towel can be used; however, the cable. See Tire Changing 228. wheels on each side are lined up. use a scraper or wire brush later to Adjust the front and rear tires to the remove all rust or dirt. recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after Lightly coat the inner diameter of the the tires have been rotated. See Tire wheel hub opening with wheel bearing Pressure 0 216 and grease after a wheel change or tire Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 217. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

222 Vehicle Care 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. aging. This area should be free of grease, { Warning See Tire Inspection 0 220 and gasoline, or other substances that can Do not apply grease to the wheel Tire Rotation 0 220 for additional deteriorate rubber. mounting surface, wheel conical information. Parking for an extended period can cause seats, or the wheel nuts or bolts. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also flat spots on the tires that may result in Grease applied to these areas could applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has vibrations while driving. When storing a cause a wheel to become loose or one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors vehicle for at least a month, remove the come off, resulting in a crash. including temperatures, loading conditions, tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the and inflation pressure maintenance affect weight from the tires. how fast aging takes place. GM recommends When It Is Time for New Tires that tires, including the spare if equipped, Buying New Tires Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, be replaced after six years, regardless of GM has developed and matched specific tread wear. To identify the age of a tire, use driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road tires for the vehicle. The original conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. the tire manufacture date, which is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification equipment tires installed were designed Number (TIN) molded into one side of the to meet General Motors Tire tire sidewall. The last four digits of the TIN Performance Criteria Specification (TPC indicate the tire manufactured date. The Spec) system rating. When replacement first two digits represent the week and the tires are needed, GM strongly last two digits, the year. For example, the recommends buying tires with the same third week of the year 2020 would have a TPC Spec rating. 4-digit DOT date of 0320. Week 01 is the first full week (Sunday through Saturday) of GM's exclusive TPC Spec system each year. considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall Vehicle Storage performance of the vehicle, including Tires age when stored normally mounted on brake system performance, ride and Treadwear indicators are one way to tell a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be handling, traction control, and tire when it is time for new tires. Treadwear stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, pressure monitoring performance. GM's indicators appear when the tires have only clean area away from direct sunlight to slow GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 223 TPC Spec number is molded onto the Warning (Continued) tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the { Warning tires have an all-season tread design, Tires could explode during improper suddenly and cause a crash. Use only the TPC Spec number will be followed service. Attempting to mount or radial-ply tires with the wheels on by MS for mud and snow. See Tire dismount a tire could cause injury or the vehicle. Sidewall Labeling 0 212 for additional death. Only your dealer or authorized information. tire service center should mount or Winter tires with the same speed rating dismount the tires. as the original equipment tires may not GM recommends replacing worn tires in be available for H, V, W, Y and ZR complete sets of four (six for dual rear speed rated tires. Never exceed the wheels). Uniform tread depth on all { Warning winter tires’ maximum speed capability tires will help to maintain the Mixing tires of different sizes (other when using winter tires with a lower performance of the vehicle. Braking and speed rating. handling performance may be adversely than those originally installed on the affected if all the tires are not replaced vehicle), brands, tread patterns, If the vehicle tires must be replaced at the same time. If proper rotation and or types may cause loss of vehicle with a tire that does not have a TPC maintenance have been done, all four control, resulting in a crash or other Spec number, make sure they are the tires (six for dual rear wheels) should vehicle damage. Use the correct size, same size, load range, speed rating, and wear out at about the same time. brand, and type of tire on all wheels. construction (radial) as the original However, if it is necessary to replace tires. only one axle set of worn tires, place { Warning The Tire and Loading Information label the new tires on the rear axle (two for indicates the original equipment tires Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle single rear wheels, four for dual rear on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits may cause the wheel rim flanges to wheels). See Tire Rotation 0 220. 0 131. develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

224 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between If wheels or tires are installed that are a The following information relates to the different size than the original equipment tread shoulder and maximum section system developed by the United States width. For example: wheels and tires, vehicle performance, National Highway Traffic Safety including its braking, ride and handling Administration (NHTSA), which grades Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has tires by treadwear, traction, and All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to electronic systems such as antilock brakes, temperature performance. This applies Federal Safety Requirements In Addition rollover airbags, traction control, electronic only to vehicles sold in the United To These Grades. stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the States. The grades are molded on the performance of these systems can also be sidewalls of most passenger car tires. Treadwear affected. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading The treadwear grade is a comparative (UTQG) system does not apply to deep rating based on the wear rate of the { Warning tread, winter tires, compact spare tires, tire when tested under controlled If different sized wheels are used, there tires with nominal rim diameters of conditions on a specified government may not be an acceptable level of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some test course. For example, a tire graded performance and safety if tires not limited-production tires. 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) recommended for those wheels are While the tires available on General times as well on the government course selected. This increases the chance of a Motors passenger cars and light trucks as a tire graded 100. The relative crash and serious injury. Only use GM performance of tires depends upon the specific wheel and tire systems developed may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal actual conditions of their use, however, for the vehicle, and have them properly and may depart significantly from the installed by a GM certified technician. safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road See Buying New Tires 0 222 and Criteria (TPC) standards. Accessories and Modifications 0 178. characteristics and climate. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 225 Traction corresponds to a level of performance such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the which all passenger car tires must meet vehicle is vibrating when driving on a The traction grades, from highest to smooth road, the tires and wheels may lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for grades represent the tire's ability to proper diagnosis. stop on wet pavement as measured represent higher levels of performance under controlled conditions on specified on the laboratory test wheel than the Wheel Replacement government test surfaces of asphalt and minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, concrete. A tire marked C may have or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts poor traction performance. Warning: established for a tire that is properly keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, The traction grade assigned to this tire inflated and not overloaded. Excessive and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the is based on straight-ahead braking speed, underinflation, or excessive wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum traction tests, and does not include loading, either separately or in wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, combination, can cause heat buildup any of these conditions exist. or peak traction characteristics. and possible tire failure. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed. Temperature Wheel Alignment and Tire Each new wheel should have the same The temperature grades are A (the Balance load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, highest), B, and C, representing the The tires and wheels were aligned and offset, and be mounted the same way as tire's resistance to the generation of balanced at the factory to provide the the one it replaces. heat and its ability to dissipate heat longest tire life and best overall Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, when tested under controlled conditions performance. Adjustments to wheel or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) on a specified indoor laboratory test alignment and tire balancing are not sensors with new GM original equipment necessary on a regular basis. Consider an parts. wheel. Sustained high temperature can alignment check if there is unusual tire wear cause the material of the tire to or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one degenerate and reduce tire life, and side or the other. Some slight pull to the excessive temperature can lead to left or right, depending on the crown of the sudden tire failure. The grade C road and/or other road surface variations GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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{ Warning Tire Chains Caution (Continued) Tighten them as tightly as possible with Using the wrong replacement wheels, { Warning wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly dangerous. It could affect the braking and Tire chains or other traction devices used and follow the chain manufacturer's handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, on a vehicle without the proper amount instructions. If the chains contact the and cause loss of control, causing a crash. of clearance can cause damage to the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the Always use the correct wheel, wheel brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. contact continues, slow down until it bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Use tire chains or traction devices only if stops. Driving too fast or spinning the the equipment manufacturer recommends wheels with chains on will damage the them for the vehicle tire size combination vehicle. Caution and road conditions. Follow the The wrong wheel can also cause equipment manfacturer’s instructions. The For Cutaway models with LT245/75R16 or problems with bearing life, brake cooling, area damaged by the tire chains could LT225/75R16 size single or dual rear tires, use Low Profile Z-Chain or SAE Class S cables. speedometer or odometer calibration, cause you to lose control of the vehicle headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle and you or others may be injured in a For Cargo or Passenger models with LT225/ ground clearance, and tire or tire chain crash. To help avoid damage to the 75R16 or LT245/75R16 size tires, use Low clearance to the body and chassis. vehicle, drive slowly, readjust, or remove Profile Z-Chain cables. SAE Class S chains are the device if it is contacting the vehicle. not recommended. Used Replacement Wheels Do not spin the vehicle's tires. If the vehicle has dual rear tires, do not use individual tire chains. Use tire chains that fit { Warning Caution across both dual tires. Replacing a wheel with a used one is Use tire chains only where legal and only If a Tire Goes Flat dangerous. How it has been used or how when necessary. Use chains that are the It is unusual for a tire to blow out while far it has been driven may be unknown. proper size for the tires. Install them on It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. driving, especially if the tires are maintained the tires of the rear axle. Do not use 0 When replacing wheels, use a new GM properly. See Tires 211. If air goes out of a chains on the tires of the front axle. tire, it is much more likely to leak out original equipment wheel. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 227 slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and Warning (Continued) { Warning what to do: underinflated or flat. Have your dealer or Changing a tire can be dangerous. The If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a an authorized tire service center repair or vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. replace the flat tire as soon as possible. or fall causing injury or death. Find a Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and level place to change the tire. To help grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to prevent the vehicle from moving: { Warning maintain lane position, and then gently 1. Set the parking brake firmly. brake to a stop, well off the road, Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to 2. Put an automatic transmission in if possible. do maintenance or repairs is dangerous P (Park) or a manual transmission in A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts without the appropriate safety equipment 1 (First) or R (Reverse). much like a skid and may require the same and training. If a jack is provided with correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the vehicle, it is designed only for 3. Turn off the engine and do not the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten changing a flat tire. If it is used for restart while the vehicle is raised. the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and anything else, you or others could be 4. Do not allow passengers to remain noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips in the vehicle. road, if possible. off the jack. If a jack is provided with the 5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on vehicle, only use it for changing a { Warning both sides of the tire at the opposite flat tire. corner of the tire being changed. Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven wheel damage by driving slowly to a level following example as a guide to assist in the on while severely underinflated or flat place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on placement of the wheel blocks (1), the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard if equipped. may cause a blowout and a serious crash. 0 Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has Warning Flashers 92. been driven on while severely (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) 2. Flat Tire The following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off of the mounting bracket. out of the mounting bracket to access the Tire Changing Equipment needed for a 15-passenger seating equipment. arrangement is secured on the rear floor on The tools you will be using include: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools the passenger side of the vehicle. Equipment needed for a cargo van or a passenger van is in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 229 1. Jack 5. Hoist Shaft 2. Hoist Handle 6. Hoist Handle and Extension(s) 3. Extension(s) 7. Wheel Wrench 4. Wheel Wrench 5. Jack Handle The spare tire is mounted in the rear underbody of the vehicle. Use the hoist handle, extension(s), and the wheel wrench to remove the 6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with underbody-mounted spare tire. 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) to the some slack in the cable to access the To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: hoist handle and the extension(s) (6). tire/wheel retainer. 2. Open the passenger side rear door. 3. Insert the chisel end of the hoist handle, on an angle, through the hole in the rear floor panel above the bumper. Be sure the hoist handle connects to the hoist shaft. The chiseled end of the hoist handle is used to lower the spare tire. 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until Tilt the retainer and pull it through the the spare tire can be pulled out from center of the wheel along with the cable under the vehicle. and spring. 5. Pull the spare tire out from under the For a vehicle that was completed from a 1. Spare Tire vehicle. cab and chassis, refer to the information 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer from the body supplier/installer. 3. Hoist Cable The spare tire is a full-size tire, like the 4. Hoist Assembly other tires on the vehicle. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

230 Vehicle Care 7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. 4. Wheel Wrench Front Flat: Assemble the jack (1) together 8. Close the passenger side rear door. 5. Jack Handle with the jack handle (5), one or two 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See extension(s) (3), and the wheel Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the If a Tire Goes Flat 0 226. wrench (4). Spare Tire Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (1) together If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, with the jack handle (5), two loosen them by turning the wheel wrench extensions (3), and the wheel wrench (4). counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap. If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out.

2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet. Front Position Caution Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.

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{ Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

{ Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the Front Position Rear Alternative Position (Diesel Vehicles) vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as help avoid personal injury and vehicle shown. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head The front position jacking point is on the into the proper location before raising frame. The rear position jacking point is the vehicle. on the rear axle. If the exhaust system interferes with the jack location in the rear axle, such as in { Warning Diesel vehicles, place the jack (1) on the Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to rear axle between the axle housing and do maintenance or repairs is dangerous the shock absorber bracket in order to without the appropriate safety equipment avoid any interference with the exhaust and training. If a jack is provided with pipe (2). the vehicle, it is designed only for Rear Position changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips or paper towel can be used; however, off the jack. If a jack is provided with the use a scraper or wire brush later to vehicle, only use it for changing a remove all rust or dirt. flat tire.

Caution Using a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly could damage your vehicle. When raising your vehicle on a jack, be sure to position it correctly 6. Remove all the wheel nuts. under the frame and avoid contact with 7. Take the flat tire off of the mounting the plastic molding. surface.

5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise { Warning the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel for the spare tire to fit. parts to which it is fastened, can bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare cause wheel nuts to become loose wheel. over time. The wheel could come off and cause a crash. When changing a { Warning wheel, remove any rust or dirt from Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts places where the wheel attaches to because the nuts might come loose. The the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a (Continued) crash. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Warning (Continued) torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications 0 258 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications.

Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To 11. Use the wheel wrench to tighten the rounded end of the nuts toward the avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly nuts firmly. Turn the wheel wrench wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand tighten the wheel nuts in the proper clockwise and in a crisscross sequence, as until the wheel is held against the hub. sequence and to the proper torque shown. 10. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to specification. See Capacities and 12. Put the wheel cover or the center cap lower the vehicle. Lower the jack Specifications 0 258 for the wheel nut and plastic wheel nut caps back on. completely. torque specification. Remove any wheel blocks. Have a technician check the wheel nut { Warning tightness of all wheels with a torque Wheel nuts that are improperly or wrench after the first 160 km (100 mi) incorrectly tightened can cause the and then 1 600 km (1,000 mi) after that. wheels to become loose or come off. The Repeat this service whenever a tire is wheel nuts should be tightened with a removed or serviced. See Capacities and Specifications 0 258 for more torque wrench to the proper torque information. specification after replacing. Follow the (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

234 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 7. Wheel Wrench { Warning 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of { Warning An improperly stored spare tire could the vehicle with the valve stem pointed Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment come loose and cause a crash. To avoid down, and to the rear. in the passenger compartment of the personal injury or property damage, 2. Pull the cable and spring through the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden always store the spare tire when the center of the wheel. Tilt the wheel stop or collision, loose equipment could vehicle is parked on a level surface. retainer plate down and through the strike someone. Store all these in the center wheel. Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle Make sure the retainer is fully seated proper place. in the spare tire carrier. across the underside of the wheel.

{ Warning Failure to follow these tire storage instructions carefully could result in personal injury or property damage if the hoist cable fails or if the tire comes loose. Make sure the tire is stored securely 3. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) to the before driving. hoist handle and the extension(s) (6). 4. Open the passenger side rear door. Caution Caution The tire hoist can be damaged if there is no tension on the cable when using it. To 1. Spare Tire Use of an air wrench or other power have the necessary tension, the spare or 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer tools with the hoist mechanism is not road tire and wheel assembly must be 3. Hoist Cable recommended and could damage the installed on the tire hoist to use it. 4. Hoist Assembly system. Use only the tools supplied with 5. Hoist Shaft the hoist mechanism. 6. Hoist Handle and Extension(s) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 235 5. Insert the chisel end of the hoist handle, 8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. on an angle, through the hole in the rear Push, pull (1), and then try to turn (2) the floor panel above the bumper and onto tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel the hoist shaft. wrench to tighten the cable. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel Two clicks mean the tire is up all wrench. the way. 6. Raise the tire part way upward. Make Repeat this tightness check procedure sure the retainer is seated in the wheel when checking the spare tire pressure opening. according to the scheduled maintenance 7. Raise the tire fully against the underside information or any time the spare tire is of the vehicle by turning the wheel handled due to service of other wrench clockwise until you hear two components. clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot Incorrectly Stored overtighten the cable. 9. Return the jacking equipment to the proper location. Secure the items and replace the jack cover. Full-Size Spare Tire If this vehicle came with a full-size spare tire, it was fully inflated when new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure 0 216 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 131. For instructions on Correctly Stored how to remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire Changing 0 228. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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After installing the spare tire on the vehicle, Caution stop as soon as possible and check that the { Warning spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and Ignoring these steps could result in costly made to perform well at speeds up to related accessories contain lead and lead damage to the vehicle that would not be 112 km/h (70 mph) at the recommended compounds, chemicals known to the covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying inflation pressure, so you can finish State of California to cause cancer and to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling your trip. birth defects or other reproductive harm. it will not work, and it could damage the Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired Batteries also contain other chemicals vehicle. or replaced back onto the vehicle, as soon as known to the State of California to cause 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a possible, so the spare tire will be available cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. 12-volt battery with a negative ground in case it is needed again. For more information go to system. Do not mix tires and wheels of different www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ sizes, because they will not fit. Keep the passenger-vehicle. Caution spare tire and its wheel together. See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 178 If the other vehicle does not have a If this vehicle has a spare tire that does not and the back cover. 12-volt system with a negative ground, match the original road tires and wheels in both vehicles can be damaged. Only use size and type, do not include the spare in { Warning a vehicle that has a 12-volt system with a the tire rotation. negative ground for jump starting. Batteries can hurt you. They can be Jump Starting dangerous because: 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the . They contain acid that can burn you. jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. Jump Starting - North America . They contain gas that can explode or If they are, it could cause a ground For more information about the vehicle ignite. 0 connection you do not want. You would battery, see Battery - North America 198. . They contain enough electricity to not be able to start your vehicle, and the If the vehicle battery has run down, you burn you. bad grounding could damage the may want to use another vehicle and some If you do not follow these steps exactly, electrical systems. jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure some or all of these things can hurt you. to use the following steps to do it safely. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 237 To avoid the possibility of the vehicles has one. Negative (−) will go to an rolling, set the parking brake firmly on { Warning unpainted metal part or to a remote both vehicles involved in the jump start Using a match near a battery can cause negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has procedure. Put an automatic transmission battery gas to explode. People have been one. On your van, use the unpainted in P (Park) or a manual transmission in hurt doing this, and some have been radio antenna bracket as a remote Neutral before setting the parking brake. blinded. Use a flashlight if you need negative (−) terminal. more light. Do not connect positive (+) to Caution negative (−) or you will get a short that If any accessories are left on or plugged Battery fluid contains acid that can burn would damage the battery and maybe in during the jump starting procedure, you. Do not get it on you. If you other parts too. And do not connect the they could be damaged. The repairs accidentally get it in your eyes or on negative (−) cable to the negative (−) would not be covered by the vehicle your skin, flush the place with water and terminal on the dead battery because warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or get medical help immediately. this can cause sparks. unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting. { Warning 3. Turn the ignition off on both vehicles. Fans or other moving engine parts can Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged injure you badly. Keep your hands away into the cigarette lighter or the accessory from moving parts once the engine is power outlet. Turn off the radio and all running. lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both 5. Check that the jumper cables do not batteries. And it could save the radio! have loose or missing insulation. If they 4. Open the hoods and locate the do, you could get a shock. The vehicles positive (+) and negative (−) terminal could be damaged too. locations of the other vehicle. Before you connect the cables, here are 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the On your van, use the unpainted radio some basic things you should know. positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. antenna bracket as a remote negative (−) Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the terminal. remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle vehicle has one. Do not let the other end GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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touch metal. Connect it to the Caution (Continued) positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the these could damage the vehicle. The vehicle has one. repairs would not be covered by the 7. Now connect the black negative (−) cable vehicle warranty. to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) 9. Now start the vehicle with the good terminal if the vehicle has one. battery and run the engine for a while. Do not let the other end touch anything 10. Try to start the vehicle that had the until the next step. The other end of the dead battery. If it will not start after a negative (−) cable does not go to the few tries, it probably needs service. dead battery. It goes to a heavy, Caution unpainted metal engine part or to a 8. Connect the other end of the remote negative (−) terminal on the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) If the jumper cables are connected or vehicle with the dead battery. On your terminal location on the vehicle with the removed in the wrong order, electrical van, use the unpainted radio antenna dead battery. On your van, use the shorting may occur and damage the bracket as a remote negative (−) unpainted radio antenna bracket as a vehicle. The repairs would not be covered terminal. remote negative (−) terminal. by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the Caution correct order, making sure that the cables The vehicle uses the unpainted radio do not touch each other or other metal. antenna bracket as a remote negative (-) terminal. Move the antenna coaxial cable Jumper Cable Removal out of the way before clamping the Reverse the sequence exactly when negative jumper cable to the fixed removing the jumper cables. antenna bracket. Avoid touching the After starting the disabled vehicle and negative cable clamp to the air removing the jumper cables, allow it to idle conditioning line. Failure to do either of for several minutes. (Continued) GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 239 Towing the Vehicle GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to Recreational Vehicle Towing transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to Recreational vehicle towing means towing Caution help reduce approach angles, if necessary. A towed vehicle should have its drive wheels the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may off the ground. Contact Roadside Assistance behind a motor home. The two most cause damage. The damage would not be or a professional towing service if the common types of recreational vehicle covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not disabled vehicle must be towed. towing are known as dinghy towing and lash or hook to suspension components. dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the Front Attachment Points Use the proper straps around the tires to vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. secure the vehicle. Do not drag a locked Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheel/tire. Use tire skates or dollies wheels on the ground and two wheels up under any locked wheel/tire while on a device known as a dolly. loading the vehicle. Do not use a sling Here are some important things to consider type lift to tow the vehicle. This could before recreational vehicle towing: damage the vehicle. . Before towing the vehicle, become familiar with the local laws that apply to recreational vehicle towing. These laws Caution may vary by region. Improper use of the tow eye can damage . What is the towing capacity of the the vehicle. If equipped, use the tow eye towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow to load a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. tow truck from a flat road surface, or to The vehicle is equipped with specific . What is the distance that will be move the vehicle a short distance. Use attachment points to be used to pull the traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions caution and low speeds. The transmission vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat on how far and how long they can tow. must be in (N) Neutral when moving the road surface. Do not use these attachment . Is the proper towing equipment going to vehicle. points to pull the vehicle from snow, mud be used? See your dealer or trailering or sand. professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

240 Vehicle Care . Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip, Caution make sure the vehicle is prepared to be If the vehicle is towed with all four towed. wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The Caution repairs would not be covered by the Use of a shield mounted in front of the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle vehicle grille could restrict airflow and with all four wheels on the ground. cause damage to the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the The vehicle should not be towed with all vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only four wheels on the ground. use one that attaches to the towing Dolly Towing vehicle. Caution Dinghy Towing Do not tow this vehicle with two wheels on the ground, or vehicle damage could occur. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, see Towing the Vehicle 0 239. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Appearance Care Caution Caution (Continued) Exterior Care Avoid using high-pressure washes closer This could cause damage that would not than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the be covered by the vehicle warranty. Locks vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a damage or removal of paint and decals. underhood components. The usages of these de-icing agent only when absolutely chemicals should be avoided. necessary, and have the locks greased after If using an automatic car wash, follow the using. See Recommended Fluids and Recommend water only. car wash instructions. The windshield wiper Lubricants 0 255. and rear window wiper, if equipped, must A pressure washer may be used, but care Washing the Vehicle be off. Remove any accessories that may be must be utilized. The following criteria must damaged or interfere with the car wash be followed: To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it equipment. . Water pressure must be kept below often and out of direct sunlight. 14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI). Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and Caution after, to remove all cleaning agents . Water temperature must be below 80 °C (180 °F). Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. . Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle or abrasive cleaning agents as they can spray pattern or wider must be used. damage the vehicle's paint, metal, Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or . Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft) or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it an all-cotton towel to avoid surface away from all surfaces. would not be covered by the vehicle scratches and water spotting. warranty. Approved cleaning products can Cleaning Underhood Components Finish Care be obtained from your dealer. Follow all Caution Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/ manufacturer directions regarding correct wax materials is not recommended. product usage, necessary safety Do not power wash any component If painted surfaces are damaged, see your precautions, and appropriate disposal of under the hood that has this e dealer to have the damage assessed and any vehicle care product. symbol. repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium (Continued) chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

242 Vehicle Care chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, damage the vehicle's finish if they remain Emblems, Decals, and Stripes on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as Caution Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft soon as possible. If necessary, use Failure to clean and protect the bright non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe cloth, and a car washing soap to clean metal moldings can result in a hazy exterior lamps, lenses, emblems, decals, and for painted surfaces to remove foreign white finish or pitting. This damage matter. stripes. Follow instructions under "Washing would not be covered by the vehicle the Vehicle" previously in this section. Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing warranty. should be done to remove residue from the Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some paint finish. See your dealer for approved The bright metal moldings on the vehicle have a UV protective coating. Do not clean cleaning products. are aluminum, chrome, or stainless steel. To or wipe them while they are dry. prevent damage always follow these Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated Do not use any of the following on lamp cleaning instructions: plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated covers: wood, or flat paint as damage can occur. . Be sure the molding is cool to the touch . Abrasive or caustic agents. before applying any cleaning solution. . Washer fluids and other cleaning agents Caution . Use only approved cleaning solutions for in higher concentrations than suggested Machine compounding or aggressive aluminum, chrome, or stainless steel. by the manufacturer. polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh finish may damage it. Use only alkaline substances and can damage the cleaners. moldings. non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Always dilute a concentrated cleaner made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers according to the manufacturer’s on the vehicle. while the lamps are illuminated, due to instructions. excessive heat generated. To keep the paint finish looking new, keep . Do not use cleaners that are not intended the vehicle garaged or covered whenever for automotive use. Caution possible. . Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle Failure to clean lamps properly can cause after washing to protect and extend the damage to the lamp cover that would molding finish. not be covered by the vehicle warranty. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Caution Weatherstrips Caution Using wax on low gloss black finish Apply weatherstrip lubricant on Chrome wheels and chrome wheel trim stripes can increase the gloss level and weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal may be damaged if the vehicle is not create a non-uniform finish. Clean low better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate washed after driving on roads that have weatherstrips at least once a year. Hot, dry gloss stripes with soap and water only. been sprayed with magnesium chloride or climates may require more frequent application. Black marks from rubber calcium chloride. These are used on roads Air Intakes material on painted surfaces can be removed for conditions such as dust and ice. Clear debris from the air intakes, between by rubbing with a clean cloth. See Always wash the chrome with soap and the hood and windshield when washing the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 255. water after exposure. vehicle. Tires Caution Windshield and Wiper Blades Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean Clean the outside of the windshield with the tires. To avoid surface damage on wheels and glass cleaner. wheel trim, do not use strong soaps, Caution chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer Using petroleum-based tire dressing or brushes. Use only GM approved fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the products on the vehicle may damage the cleaners. Do not drive the vehicle through windshield thoroughly when cleaning the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a an automatic car wash that uses silicon blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup tire dressing, always wipe off any carbide tire/wheel cleaning brushes. of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause overspray from all painted surfaces on Damage could occur and the repairs wiper streaking. the vehicle. would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or Wheels and Wheel Trim damaged. Damage can be caused by Brake System extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and sun, snow, and ice. water to clean the wheels. After rinsing Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for thoroughly with clean water, dry with a proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, soft, clean towel. A wax may then be chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear applied. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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and rotors for surface condition. Inspect Caution Sheet Metal Damage drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet Inspect all other brake parts. Lubrication of applicable steering/ suspension points should not be done metal repair or replacement, make sure the Steering, Suspension, and Chassis unless the temperature is −12 °C (10 °F) or body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to Components higher, or damage could result. restore corrosion protection. Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement parts will or missing parts or signs of wear at least provide the corrosion protection while Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, maintaining the vehicle warranty. once a year. liftgate hinges, and the fuel door hinge Inspect power steering for proper unless the components are plastic. Applying Finish Damage silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean attachment, connections, binding, leaks, Quickly repair minor chips and scratches cracks, chafing, etc. cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. with touch-up materials available from your Visually check constant velocity joint boots dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of and axle seals for leaks. Underbody Maintenance finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Lubricate the upper and lower control arm At least twice a year, spring and fall, use ball joints, at least every other engine oil plain water to flush dirt and debris from the Chemical Paint Spotting change. vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack Lubricate the tie rod ball joints, idler arm painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, pivot shaft bearings, idler arm socket, and If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop. ring-shaped discolorations, and small, pitman arm socket, at least every other irregular dark spots etched into the paint engine oil change. Do not directly power wash the transfer surface. See “Finish Care” previously in this case and/or front/rear axle output seals. section. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and/or axles and should be replaced. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 245 Interior Care . Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove soil from any interior Caution To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly surface. To prevent scratching, never use abrasive clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately . Never use a brush with stiff bristles. cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive remove any soils. Newspapers or dark . Never rub any surface aggressively or cleaners or aggressive cleaning may garments can transfer color to the vehicle’s damage the rear window defogger. interior. with too much pressure. . Do not use laundry detergents or Cleaning the windshield with water during Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For knobs and crevices on the instrument the first three to six months of ownership liquid cleaners, use approximately will reduce tendency to fog. cluster. Using a mild soap solution, 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. immediately remove hand lotions, A concentrated soap solution will create Speaker Covers sunscreen, and insect repellent from all streaks and attract dirt. Do not use interior surfaces or permanent damage may solutions that contain strong or Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so result. caustic soap. that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with water and mild soap. Use cleaners specifically designed for the . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery surfaces being cleaned to prevent when cleaning. Coated Moldings permanent damage. Apply all cleaners . Do not use solvents or cleaners containing Coated moldings should be cleaned. directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not spray solvents. cleaners on any switches or controls. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge Remove cleaners quickly. Interior Glass or soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Before using cleaners, read and follow all To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened safety instructions on the label. While with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a . When heavily soiled, use warm soapy cleaning the interior, open the doors and clean dry cloth. If necessary, use a water. windows to get proper ventilation. commercial glass cleaner after cleaning with Fabric/Carpet/Suede plain water. To prevent damage, do not clean the Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft interior using the following cleaners or brush attachment. If a rotating vacuum techniques: brush attachment is being used, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible: GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

246 Vehicle Care . Gently blot liquids with a paper towel. area for colorfastness before using a Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, Other Continue blotting until no more soil can commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Plastic Surfaces, Low Gloss Paint be removed. If ring formation occurs, clean the entire Surfaces, and Natural Open Pore Wood . For solid soils, remove as much as fabric or carpet. Surfaces possible prior to vacuuming. After cleaning, use a paper towel to blot Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with To clean: excess moisture. water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a 1. Saturate a clean, lint-free colorfast cloth Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle more thorough cleaning, use a soft with water. Microfiber cloth is Information and Radio Displays microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap recommended to prevent lint transfer to solution. the fabric or carpet. Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays. First, use a soft bristle 2. Remove excess moisture by gently Caution brush to remove dirt that can scratch the wringing until water does not drip from Soaking or saturating leather, especially surface. Then gently clean by rubbing with a the cleaning cloth. perforated leather, as well as other microfiber cloth. Never use window cleaners 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and or solvents. Periodically hand wash the interior surfaces, may cause permanent gently rub toward the center. Fold the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. damage. Wipe excess moisture from cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse these surfaces after cleaning and allow to prevent forcing the soil in to the thoroughly and air dry before next use. them to dry naturally. Never use heat, fabric. steam, or spot removers. Do not use 4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area Caution cleaners that contain silicone or until there is no longer any color Do not attach a device with a suction cup wax-based products. Cleaners containing transfer from the soil to the cleaning to the display. This may cause damage these solvents can permanently change cloth. and would not be covered by the vehicle the appearance and feel of leather or soft 5. If the soil is not completely removed, warranty. trim, and are not recommended. use a mild soap solution followed only by plain water. Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected If the soil is not completely removed, it may glare can decrease visibility through the be necessary to use a commercial upholstery windshield under certain conditions. cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Vehicle Care 247 . Use the floor mat with the correct side Caution Warning (Continued) up. Do not turn it over. Use of air fresheners may cause rinse seat belt webbing only with mild . Do not place anything on top of the permanent damage to plastics and soap and lukewarm water. Allow the driver side floor mat. painted surfaces. If an air freshener webbing to dry. . Use only a single floor mat on the comes in contact with any plastic or driver side. painted surface in the vehicle, blot Floor Mats . Do not place one floor mat on top of immediately and clean with a soft cloth another. dampened with a mild soap solution. { Warning Damage caused by air fresheners would Cleaning Rubber Floor Mats (All-Weather not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not Mats and Floor Liners) properly installed, it can interfere with Cargo Cover and Convenience Net the pedals. Interference with the pedals { Warning can cause unintended acceleration and/or If equipped, wash with warm water and increased stopping distance which can Do not use cleaners that contain silicone, mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. cause a crash and injury. Make sure the wax-based products, or cleaners that Rinse with cold water, and then dry increase gloss on rubber floor mats/liners. completely. floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. These cleaners can permanently change Care of Seat Belts the appearance and feel of the rubber Use the following guidelines for proper floor and can make the floor mats/liners Keep belts clean and dry. mat usage. slippery. Your foot could slip while operating the vehicle, and you could lose { Warning . The original equipment floor mats were designed for the vehicle. If the floor mats control, resulting in a crash. You or Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing. need replacing, it is recommended that others could be injured. It may severely weaken the webbing. In GM certified floor mats be purchased. a crash, they might not be able to Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly Use a soft cloth and/or a brush dampened provide adequate protection. Clean and and may interfere with the pedals. with water to remove dust and loose dirt. (Continued) Always check that the floor mats do not For more thorough cleaning, use a mild soap interfere with the pedals. solution. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

248 Service and Maintenance General Information maintenance such as oil changes and tire Service and Maintenance rotations and additional maintenance items This maintenance section applies to vehicles like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. General Information with a gasoline engine. For diesel engine General Information ...... 248 vehicles, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the Caution Maintenance Schedule Duramax diesel supplement. Damage caused by improper maintenance Maintenance Schedule ...... 249 Your vehicle is an important investment. can lead to costly repairs and may not be This section describes the required covered by the vehicle warranty. Special Application Services maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this Maintenance intervals, checks, Special Application Services ...... 253 schedule to help protect against major repair inspections, recommended fluids, and Additional Maintenance and Care expenses resulting from neglect or lubricants are important to keep the Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 253 inadequate maintenance. It may also help to vehicle in good working condition. maintain the value of the vehicle if it is Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to Do not have chemical flushes that are not Parts have all required maintenance performed. approved by GM performed on the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . 255 vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents, Your dealer has trained technicians who can cleaners, or lubricants that are not Maintenance Replacement Parts ...... 256 perform required maintenance using genuine approved by GM could damage the replacement parts. They have up-to-date Maintenance Records vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that Maintenance Records ...... 257 tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many dealers have extended are not covered by the vehicle warranty. evening and Saturday hours, courtesy transportation, and online scheduling to The Tire Rotation and Required Services are assist with service needs. the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is recommended to have your dealer perform Your dealer recognizes the importance of these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. providing competitively priced maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep and repair services. With trained technicians, the vehicle in good working condition, the dealer is the place for routine improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Service and Maintenance 249 Because of the way people use vehicles, Refer to the information in the Maintenance Engine Oil Change maintenance needs vary. There may need to Schedule Additional Required Services - When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON be more frequent checks and services. The Severe chart. message displays, have the engine oil and Additional Required Services - Normal are for filter changed within the next 1 000 km vehicles that: { Warning (600 mi). If driven under the best conditions, . Carry passengers and cargo within Performing maintenance work can be the engine oil life system may not indicate recommended limits on the Tire and dangerous and can cause serious injury. the need for vehicle service for up to a year. Loading Information label. See Vehicle Perform maintenance work only if the The engine oil and filter must be changed at Load Limits 0 131. required information, proper tools, and least once a year and the oil life system . Are driven on reasonable road surfaces equipment are available. If they are not, must be reset. Your trained dealer technician within legal driving limits. see your dealer to have a trained can perform this work. If the engine oil life . Use the recommended fuel. See technician do the work. See Doing Your system is reset accidentally, service the 0 Recommended Fuel 158. Own Service Work 0 179. vehicle within 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last service. Reset the oil life system when Refer to the information in the Maintenance the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life Schedule Additional Required Services - Maintenance Schedule System 0 186. Normal chart. The Additional Required Services - Severe are Owner Checks and Services Extended Idle Use for vehicles that are: Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil When the vehicle is used in a way that . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot 0 184. requires extended idle time, one hour of use weather Once a Month shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 81 for . Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous . Check the tire inflation pressures, hourmeter. terrain including the spare. See Tire Pressure . Frequently towing a trailer 0 216. Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every . Used for high speed or competitive . Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Seven Years) driving Inspection 0 220. The air conditioning system requires . Used for taxi, police, or delivery service . Check the windshield washer fluid level. maintenance every seven years. This service 0 See Washer Fluid 196. requires replacement of the desiccant to GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

250 Service and Maintenance help the longevity and efficient operation of . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and . Check automatic transmission shift lock the air conditioning system. This service can chassis components for damage, including control function. See Automatic be complex. See your dealer. cracks or tears in the rubber boots, loose Transmission Shift Lock Control Function or missing parts, or signs of wear at least Check 0 201. Tire Rotation and Required Services once a year. See Exterior Care 0 241. . Check ignition transmission lock. See Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi) . Inspect power steering for proper Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 201. Rotate the tires, if recommended for the attachment, connections, binding, leaks, . Check parking brake and automatic vehicle, and perform the following services. cracks, chafing, etc. transmission park mechanism. See Park See Tire Rotation 0 220. . Visually inspect halfshafts and drive Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . Check engine oil level and oil shafts for excessive wear, lubricant leaks, 0 201. life percentage. If needed, change engine and/or damage including: tube dents or . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high oil and filter, and reset oil life system. cracks, constant velocity joint or universal effort, or binding. Replace if needed. See Engine Oil 0 184 and joint looseness, cracked or missing boots, 0 . Lubricate the steering linkage (greasable Engine Oil Life System 186. loose or missing boot clamps, center joints). See Normal and Severe . Check engine coolant level. See Cooling bearing excessive looseness, loose or Maintenance Schedules. For severe System 0 191. missing fasteners, and axle seal leaks. commercial use vehicles, see Special . Check windshield washer fluid level. See . Check restraint system components. See Application Services 0 253. Safety System Check 0 35. Washer Fluid 0 196. . Visually inspect the spare tire to ensure . Check tire inflation pressures, including . Visually inspect fuel system for damage that it is tightly stowed under the vehicle. the spare. See Tire Pressure 0 216. or leaks. Push, pull, and try to turn the tire. If the . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection . Visually inspect exhaust system and spare tire moves, tighten as necessary. 0 0 220. nearby heat shields for loose or damaged See Tire Changing 228. parts. . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Care 0 241. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 189. . Check starter switch. See Starter Switch . Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care Check 0 200. 0 241. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Maintenance Schedule Additional 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 168 000 km/105,000 mi Required Services - Normal 240 000 km/150,000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ if needed. Lubricate the steering linkage. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4) @ Replace brake fluid. (5) Replace windshield wiper blades. (6) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace air conditioning desiccant. (7)

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule (2) Or every four years, whichever comes (4) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Additional Required Services - Normal first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, (1) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines the filter at each oil change or more often or damage; replace, if needed. as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and hoses for proper attachment, 0 (5) Replace brake fluid every five years. See connection, routing, and condition. 189. Brake Fluid 0 197. (3) Or every five years, whichever comes 0 (6) Or every 12 months, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 191. first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 201. (7) Replace air conditioning desiccant every seven years. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Maintenance Schedule Additional 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 168 000 km/105,000 mi Required Services - Severe 240 000 km/150,000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ if needed. Lubricate the steering linkage. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4) @ Replace brake fluid. (5) Replace windshield wiper blades. (6) @@@@@@@@@@ Replace air conditioning desiccant. (7)

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule (2) Or every four years, whichever comes (4) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Additional Required Services - Severe first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, (1) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines the filter at each oil change or more often or damage; replace, if needed. as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and hoses for proper attachment, 0 (5) Replace brake fluid every five years. See connection, routing, and condition. 189. Brake Fluid 0 197. (3) Or every five years, whichever comes 0 (6) Or every 12 months, whichever comes first. See Cooling System 191. first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 201. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Service and Maintenance 253 (7) Replace air conditioning desiccant every assessment with a multi-point inspection to . Signs of brake wear may include chirping, seven years. recommend when your vehicle may need grinding, or squealing noises, or difficulty attention. stopping. Special Application Services The following list is intended to explain the . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the brakes . Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Check dual services and conditions to look for that may and recommend quality parts engineered wheel nut torque at 160, 1 600, and indicate services are required. for the vehicle. 10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of Battery driving. Repeat this service whenever a Fluids tire/wheel is serviced or removed. The 12-volt battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional Proper fluid levels and approved fluids . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: electrical accessories. protect the vehicle’s systems and Lubricate chassis components every oil components. See Recommended Fluids and . To avoid break-down or failure to start change. Lubricants 0 255 for GM approved fluids. the vehicle, maintain a battery with full . Have underbody flushing service cranking power. . Engine oil and windshield washer fluid performed. See “Underbody Maintenance” levels should be checked at every fuel fill. in Exterior Care 0 241. . Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery . Instrument cluster lights may come on to and ensure that the connections and indicate that fluids may be low and need Additional Maintenance cables are corrosion-free. to be filled. and Care Belts Hoses Your vehicle is an important investment and . Belts may need replacing if they squeak Hoses transport fluids and should be caring for it properly may help to avoid or show signs of cracking or splitting. regularly inspected to ensure that there are future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle . Trained dealer technicians have access to no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point performance, additional maintenance tools and equipment to inspect the belts inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses services may be required. and recommend adjustment or and advise if replacement is needed. It is recommended that your dealer perform replacement when necessary. Lamps these services — their trained dealer Brakes Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and technicians know your vehicle best. Your Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to brake lamps are important to see and be dealer can also perform a thorough safe driving. seen on the road. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

254 Service and Maintenance . Signs that the headlamps need attention . Signs that the tires need to be replaced Windshield include dimming, failure to light, cracking, include three or more visible treadwear For safety, appearance, and the best or damage. The brake lamps need to be indicators; cord or fabric showing through viewing, keep the windshield clean and checked periodically to ensure that they the rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or clear. light when braking. sidewall; or a bulge or split in the tire. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, . With a multi-point inspection, your dealer . Trained dealer technicians can inspect and and chips. can check the lamps and note any recommend the right tires. Your dealer concerns. can also provide tire/wheel balancing . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper Shocks and Struts services to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds. Your dealer sells replacement if needed. Shocks and struts help aid in control for a and services name brand tires. Wiper Blades smoother ride. Vehicle Care Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in . Signs of wear may include steering wheel good condition to provide a clear view. vibration, bounce/sway while braking, To help keep the vehicle looking like new, longer stopping distance, or uneven vehicle care products are available from your . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping tire wear. dealer. For information on how to clean and across the windshield, and worn or split protect the vehicle’s interior and exterior, rubber. . As part of the multi-point inspection, see Interior Care 0 245 and . Trained dealer technicians can check the trained dealer technicians can visually 0 inspect the shocks and struts for signs of Exterior Care 241. wiper blades and replace them when leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can Wheel Alignment needed. advise when service is needed. Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that Tires the tires deliver optimal wear and Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, performance. and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save . Signs that the alignment may need to be money and fuel, and can reduce the risk of adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle tire failure. handling, or unusual tire wear. . Your dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Service and Maintenance 255 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (6-Speed DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transmission) Automatic Transmission (8-Speed DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transmission) Chassis Lubrication, Parking Brake Cable Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Guides Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System 0 191. Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 184. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid. See your dealer. Rear Axle See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

256 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 84065602 A3228C I4.3L V6 Engine 84000015 A3221C I6.6L V8 Engine Engine Oil Filter 12690385 PF63E I4.3L V6 Engine 12690385 PF63E I6.6L V8 Engine Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114 I4.3L V6 Engine 12622441 41-114 I6.6L V8 Engine Wiper Blades – 56.0 cm (22 in) 25949887 — GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Service and Maintenance 257 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

258 Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification There may be a large barcode on the Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification certification label on the rear edge of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 258 Number (VIN) driver side front door that you can scan for Service Parts Identification ...... 258 the following information: Vehicle Data . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Capacities and Specifications ...... 258 . Model designation Engine Drive Belt Routing ...... 261 . Paint information . Production options If there is not a large barcode on this label, This legal identifier is in the front corner of then you will find this same information on the instrument panel, on the driver side of the rear edge of the passenger side the vehicle. It can be seen through the front door. windshield from outside. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) also appears on Vehicle Data the Vehicle Certification label and certificates of title and registration. Capacities and Specifications Engine Identification If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the The eighth character in the VIN is the Duramax diesel supplement for more engine code. This code identifies the information. vehicle's engine, specifications, and The following approximate capacities are replacement parts. See “Engine given in metric and English conversions. See Specifications” under Capacities and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 255 Specifications 0 258 for the vehicle's for more information. engine code. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System without Rear Heat* 10.1 L 10.7 qt I4.3L V6 Engine 11.9 L 12.6 qt I6.6L V8 Engine Engine Cooling System with Rear Heat* 12.4 L 13.1 qt I4.3L V6 Engine 14.2 L 15.0 qt I6.6L V8 Engine *Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components. Engine Oil with Filter 5.7 L 6.0 qt I4.3L V6 Engine 7.7 L 8.0 qt I6.6L V8 Engine GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

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Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 215.7 L 57.0 gal ICutaway (Optional Tank)* 121.1 L 32.0 gal ICutaway (Standard Tank) 117.3 L 31.0 gal IPassenger and Cargo * 4 039 mm (159 in) wheelbase or 4 496 mm (177 in) wheelbase only Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LV1) P Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–0.043 in) 6.6L V8 (L8T) 7 Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037–0.043 in) Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Technical Data 261 Engine Drive Belt Routing

6.6L V8 Engine (L8T) 4.3L V6 Engine (LV1) If equipped with a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

262 Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Customer Information Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . 271 Cybersecurity ...... 271 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Information Event Data Recorders ...... 272 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 262 OnStar ...... 272 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important Customer Assistance Offices ...... 264 Infotainment System ...... 272 to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any Customer Assistance for Text Telephone concerns with the sales transaction or the (TTY) Users ...... 264 operation of the vehicle will be resolved by Online Owner Center ...... 264 your dealer's sales or service departments. GM Mobility Reimbursement Sometimes, however, despite the best Program ...... 265 intentions of all concerned, Roadside Assistance Program ...... 265 misunderstandings can occur. If your concern Scheduling Service Appointments . . . . . 266 has not been resolved to your satisfaction, Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . 267 the following steps should be taken: Collision Damage Repair ...... 268 Publication Ordering Information ...... 269 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern with a Radio Frequency Statement ...... 270 member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved Reporting Safety Defects at that level. If the matter has already been Reporting Safety Defects to the United reviewed with the sales, service, or parts States Government ...... 270 manager, contact the owner of your Reporting Safety Defects to the dealership or the general manager. Canadian Government ...... 270 STEP TWO : If after contacting a member of Reporting Safety Defects to General dealership management, it appears your Motors ...... 271 concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Customer Information 263 We encourage you to call the toll-free automotive disputes regarding vehicle STEP THREE — Canadian Owners : In the number in order to give your inquiry repairs or the interpretation of the New event that you do not feel your concerns prompt attention. Have the following Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you have been addressed after following the information available to give the Customer may be required to resort to this informal procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, Assistance representative: dispute resolution program prior to filing a General Motors of Canada Company wants . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is court action, use of the program is free of you to be aware of its participation in a available from the vehicle registration or charge and your case will generally be heard no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. title, or the plate at the top left of the within 40 days. If you do not agree with the General Motors of Canada Company has instrument panel and visible through the decision given in your case, you may reject committed to binding arbitration of owner windshield. it and proceed with any other venue for disputes involving factory-related vehicle relief available to you. service claims. The program provides for the . Dealership name and location. review of the facts involved by an impartial . Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or third party arbiter, and may include an When contacting GMC, remember that your write them at the following address: informal hearing before the arbiter. The concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's program is designed so that the entire facility. That is why we suggest following BBB Auto Line Program dispute settlement process, from the time Step One first. BBB National Programs, Inc. you file your complaint to the final decision, 3033 Wilson Blvd. should be completed in about 70 days. We STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : Both General Suite 600 believe our impartial program offers Motors and your dealer are committed to Arlington, VA 22201 advantages over courts in most jurisdictions making sure you are completely satisfied because it is informal, quick, and free of with your new vehicle. However, if you Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 charge. continue to remain unsatisfied after http://www.bbb.org/council/ following the procedure outlined in programs-services/ For further information concerning eligibility Steps One and Two, you can file with the dispute-handling-and-resolution/bbb-auto-line in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line This program is available in all 50 states and Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, Program to enforce your rights. the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), The BBB Auto Line Program is an by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write to: out-of-court program administered by the General Motors reserves the right to change BBB National Programs, Inc. to settle eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

264 Customer Information Mediation/Arbitration Program Canada Online Owner Center c/o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company General Motors of Canada Company The GMC Owner Center (U.S.) Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Mail Code: CA1-163-005 CA1-163-005 my.gmc.com 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Learn more about your vehicle features, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 shop for and manage your connected Your inquiry should be accompanied by the www.gmc.ca services and OnStar plans, and access Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 1-800-263-3777 (English) diagnostic information specific to your vehicle. Customer Assistance Offices 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone Devices Membership Benefits GMC encourages customers to call the (TTYs)) E toll-free number for assistance. However, if a Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 : Download owner’s manuals and view customer wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the vehicle-specific how-to videos. Overseas letter should be addressed to: G : View maintenance schedules, alerts, and United States and Puerto Rico Please contact the local General Motors Vehicle Diagnostic Information. Schedule Business Unit. service appointments. GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Customer Assistance for Text I : View service records from your Detroit, MI 48232-5172 Telephone (TTY) Users dealership and add your own. D www.gmc.com To assist customers who are deaf, hard of : Select a dealer and view locations, 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) hearing, or speech-impaired and who use maps, phone numbers, and hours. 1-888-889-2438 (For Text Telephone devices Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY r : Track your vehicle’s warranty (TTYs)) equipment available at its Customer information. Roadside Assistance: 1-888-881-3302 Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. J : View active recalls by Vehicle From U.S. Virgin Islands: can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-888-889-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle 1-800-496-9994 1-800-263-3830. Identification Number (VIN) 0 258. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Customer Information 265 H : Manage your profile and payment adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, . Location of the vehicle information. View your GM Rewards Card such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ . Model, year, color, and license plate earnings and My GMC Rewards points. scooter lift for the vehicle. number of the vehicle F : Chat live with online help To learn about the GM Mobility program, . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification representatives. see www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Number (VIN), and delivery date of the Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. vehicle Visit my.gmc.com and create an account Text Telephone (TTY) users, call . Description of the problem today. 1-800-833-9935. Coverage GMC Owner Centre (Canada) General Motors of Canada also has a mygmccanada.ca Mobility program. See www.gm.ca, or call Services are provided for the duration of the 1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483) for details. vehicle's powertrain warranty. Visit the GMC Owner Centre at TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. mygmccanada.ca (English) or In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is my.gmccanada.ca (French) to access similar Roadside Assistance Program covered. In Canada, a person driving the benefits to the U.S. site. vehicle without permission from the owner For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call is not covered. GM Mobility Reimbursement 1-888-881-3302; (Text Telephone (TTY): Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Program 1-888-889-2438). Vehicle Limited Warranty. General Motors For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call North America and GMC reserve the right to 1-800-268-6800. make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days without notification. a year. General Motors North America and GMC Calling for Assistance reserve the right to limit services or When calling Roadside Assistance, have the payment to an owner or driver if they This program is available to qualified following information ready: decide the claims are made too often, or the applicants for cost reimbursement, up to same type of claim is made many times. . Your name, home address, and home certain limits, of eligible aftermarket telephone number . Telephone number of your location GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

266 Customer Information Services Provided warranty period. Items considered are . Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of reasonable and customary hotel, meals, Must be over 150 km from where your enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the rental car, or a vehicle being delivered trip was started to qualify. nearest service station. back to the customer, up to 500 miles. Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders . Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the Services Not Included in Roadside are required. Once authorization has been vehicle if you are locked out. A remote Assistance received, the Roadside Assistance advisor unlock may be available if you have . Impound towing caused by violation of will help to make arrangements and OnStar. For security reasons, the driver any laws explain how to receive payment. must present identification before this service is given. . Legal fines . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of be provided right away, the Roadside . Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Assistance advisor may give permission to Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer snow tires, chains, or other traction devices get local emergency road service. You will for warranty service, or if the vehicle was receive payment, up to $100, after in a crash and cannot be driven. Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an sending the original receipt to Roadside Assistance is not given when the vehicle area that is not accessible to the service Assistance. Mechanical failures may be is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow. vehicle or is not a regularly traveled or covered, however any cost for parts and . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat maintained public road, which includes ice labor for repairs not covered by the tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, and winter roads. Off-road use is not warranty are the owner’s responsibility. if equipped, must be in good condition covered. and properly inflated. It is the owner's Scheduling Service Appointments responsibility for the repair or Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased When the vehicle requires warranty service, replacement of the tire if it is not covered Vehicles contact your dealer and request an by the warranty. . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is up to 7 L. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. appointment. By scheduling a service . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start appointment and advising the service a dead battery. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. consultant of your transportation needs, . Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: your dealer can help minimize your If your trip is interrupted due to a . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is inconvenience. warranty event, incidental expenses may required. be reimbursed within the Powertrain GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Customer Information 267 If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the Courtesy Rental Vehicle service department immediately, keep New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer driving it until it can be scheduled for manual entitled “Limited Warranty and may provide an available courtesy rental service, unless, of course, the problem is Owner Assistance Information” furnished vehicle or provide for reimbursement of a safety related. If it is, please call your with each new vehicle provides detailed rental vehicle. Reimbursement is limited and dealership, let them know this, and ask for warranty coverage information. must be supported by original receipts as instructions. Transportation Options well as a signed and completed rental If your dealer requests you to bring the agreement and meet state/provincial, local, vehicle for service, you are urged to do so Warranty service can generally be and rental vehicle provider requirements. as early in the work day as possible to completed while you wait. However, if you Requirements vary and may include allow for same-day repair. are unable to do so, your dealer may offer minimum age requirements, insurance the following transportation options: coverage, credit card, etc. Additional fees Courtesy Transportation Program Shuttle Service such as fuel, rental vehicle insurance, taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, To enhance your ownership experience, we This includes one-way or round-trip shuttle and our participating dealers are proud to or rental usage beyond the completion of service within reasonable time and distance the repair are also your responsibility. offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer parameters of your dealer's area. support program for vehicles with the It may not be possible to provide a like Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement vehicle as a courtesy rental. period in Canada), extended powertrain, If overnight warranty repairs are needed, and/or hybrid-specific warranties in both the and public transportation is used, the Additional Program Information U.S. and Canada. expense must be supported by original All program options, such as shuttle service, The Courtesy Transportation program is no receipts and within the maximum amount may not be available at every dealer. longer available for cutaway vehicles. allowed by GM. If U.S. customers arrange Contact your dealer for specific availability. their own transportation, limited Several Courtesy Transportation options are reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses General Motors reserves the right to available to assist in reducing inconvenience may be available. Claim amounts should unilaterally modify, change, or discontinue when warranty repairs are required. reflect actual costs and be supported by Courtesy Transportation at any time and to original receipts. See your dealer for resolve all questions of claim eligibility information. pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

268 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair appearance and safety performance; Insuring the Vehicle however, the history of these parts is not Protect your investment in the GM vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it known. Such parts are not covered by the with comprehensive and collision insurance is damaged, have the damage repaired by a GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any coverage. There are significant differences in qualified technician using the proper related failures are not covered by that the quality of coverage afforded by various equipment and quality replacement parts. warranty. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish insurance policy terms. Many insurance the vehicle resale value, and safety Aftermarket collision parts are also available. policies provide reduced protection to the performance can be compromised in These are made by companies other than GM vehicle by limiting compensation for subsequent collisions. GM and may not have been tested for the damage repairs through the use of vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance Collision Parts poorly, exhibit premature durability/ companies will not specify aftermarket Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts corrosion problems, and may not perform collision parts. When purchasing insurance, made with the same materials and properly in subsequent collisions. we recommend that you ensure that the construction methods as the parts with Aftermarket parts are not covered by the vehicle will be repaired with GM original which the vehicle was originally built. GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment collision parts. If such insurance Genuine GM Collision parts are the best vehicle failure related to such parts is not coverage is not available from your current choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed covered by that warranty. insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. appearance, durability, and safety are Repair Facility preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited GM also recommends that you choose a may require you to have insurance that Warranty. collision repair facility that meets your ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original needs before you ever need collision repairs. Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Recycled original equipment parts may also Your dealer may have a collision repair be used for repair. These parts are typically Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. center with GM-trained technicians and Read the lease carefully, as you may be removed from vehicles that were total losses state-of-the-art equipment, or be able to in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts charged at the end of the lease for poor recommend a collision repair center that has quality repairs. being recycled are from undamaged sections GM-trained technicians and comparable of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment equipment. GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle's originally designed GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Customer Information 269 If a Crash Occurs Choose a reputable repair facility that uses vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, quality replacement parts. See “Collision even if your insurance coverage does not If there has been an injury, call emergency Parts” earlier in this section. pay the full cost. services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You If another party's insurance company is care of. Move the vehicle only if its position See after an Airbag Inflates? 0 41. paying for the repairs, you are not obligated puts you in danger, or you are instructed to to accept a repair valuation based on that move it by a police officer. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair insurance company's collision policy repair Process limits, as you have no contractual limits Give only the necessary information to with that company. In such cases, you can police and other parties involved in the In the event that the vehicle requires have control of the repair and parts choices crash. damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have as long as the cost stays within reasonable For emergency towing see Roadside a pre-determined repair facility of choice, limits. Assistance Program 0 265. take the vehicle there, or have it towed Publication Ordering Information Gather the following information: there. Specify to the facility that any . Driver name, address, and telephone required replacement collision parts be Service Manuals number original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM Service manuals have the diagnosis and . Driver license number parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be repair information on the engine, . Owner name, address, and telephone covered by the GM vehicle warranty. transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, number electrical system, steering system, body, etc. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but . Vehicle license plate number you must live with the repair. Depending on Customer Literature . Vehicle make, model, and model year your policy limits, your insurance company Owner’s manuals are written specifically for . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) may initially value the repair using owners and are intended to provide basic aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the . Insurance company and policy number operational information about the vehicle. repair professional, and insist on Genuine . General description of the damage to the The owner’s manual includes the GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is other vehicle Maintenance Schedule for all models. leased, you may be obligated to have the GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

270 Customer Information Customer literature publications available for Science and Economic Development (ISED) If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it purchase include owner’s manuals, warranty Canada's license-exempt RSS(s) / RSP-100 / may open an investigation, and if it manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an ICES-GEN. finds that a safety defect exists in a owner’s manual, warranty manual, Operation is subject to the following two group of vehicles, it may order a recall if applicable, and zip lock bag or pouch. conditions: and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA Current and Past Models 1. The device may not cause harmful cannot become involved in individual Service manuals and customer literature are interference. problems between you, your dealer, available for many current and past model 2. The device must accept any interference or General Motors. year GM vehicles. received, including interference that may To contact NHTSA, you may call the cause undesired operation of the device. To order, call 1-800-551-4123 Monday–Friday, Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. eastern time Changes or modifications to any of these 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go systems by other than an authorized service For credit card orders only (VISA, to http://www.safercar.gov; or facility could void authorization to use this write to: MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm, Inc. at: equipment. www.helminc.com. Administrator, NHTSA To order by mail, write to: Reporting Safety Defects 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Helm, Incorporated Washington, D.C. 20590 Attention: Customer Service Reporting Safety Defects to the You can also obtain other information 47911 Halyard Drive United States Government about motor vehicle safety from Plymouth, MI 48170 If you believe that your vehicle has a http://www.safercar.gov. Make checks payable in U.S. funds. defect which could cause a crash or Reporting Safety Defects to the Radio Frequency Statement could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Canadian Government This vehicle uses license-exempt transmitters Highway Traffic Safety Administration / receivers / systems that operate on a If you live in Canada, and you believe radio frequency that complies with Part 15/ (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General that the vehicle has a safety defect, Part 18 of the Federal Communications Motors. notify Transport Canada immediately, Commission (FCC) rules and with Innovation, GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Customer Information 271 and notify General Motors of Canada General Motors of Canada Company or average speed. These modules may retain Company. Call Transport Canada at Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: personal preferences, such as radio presets, 1-800-333-0510; go to: CA1-163-005 seat positions, and temperature settings. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English) Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Cybersecurity www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) In Mexico, call 800-466-0812 or GM collects information about the use of or write to: 800-466-0801. your vehicle including operational and safety related information. We collect this In other Central America and Caribbean Transport Canada information to provide, evaluate, improve, Countries, call 52-555-901-2369. Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate and troubleshoot our products and services Defect Investigations and Recalls and to develop new products and services. Division Vehicle Data Recording and The protection of vehicle electronics systems 80 Noel Street Privacy and customer data from unauthorized Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 outside electronic access or control is The vehicle has a number of computers that important to GM. GM maintains appropriate Reporting Safety Defects to record information about the vehicle’s security standards, practices, guidelines and performance and how it is driven or used. controls aimed at defending the vehicle and General Motors For example, the vehicle uses computer the vehicle service ecosystem against In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport modules to monitor and control engine and unauthorized electronic access, detecting Canada) in a situation like this, notify transmission performance, to monitor the possible malicious activity in related General Motors. conditions for airbag deployment and networks, and responding to suspected deploy them in a crash, and, if equipped, to cybersecurity incidents in a timely, In the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782, or write: provide antilock braking to help the driver coordinated and effective manner. Security GMC Customer Assistance Center control the vehicle. These modules may incidents could impact your safety or P.O. Box 33172 store data to help the dealer technician compromise your private data. To minimize Detroit, MI 48232-5172 service the vehicle or to help GM improve security risks, please do not connect your In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or safety or features. Some modules may also vehicle electronic systems to unauthorized 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: store data about how the vehicle is devices or connect your vehicle to any operated, such as rate of fuel consumption unknown or untrusted networks (such as Bluetooth, WIFI or similar technology). In GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

272 Customer Information the event you suspect any security incident Note others for research purposes, where a need impacting your data or the safe operation of EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only is shown and the data is not tied to a your vehicle, please stop operating your if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no specific vehicle or vehicle owner. vehicle and contact your dealer. data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data OnStar Event Data Recorders (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and This vehicle is equipped with an event data are recorded. However, other parties, such has an active service plan, additional data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR as law enforcement, could combine the EDR may be collected and transmitted through is to record, in certain crash or near data with the type of personally identifying the OnStar system. This includes information crash-like situations, such as an air bag data routinely acquired during a crash about the vehicle’s operation; collisions deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data investigation. involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle that will assist in understanding how a To read data recorded by an EDR, special and its features, including infotainment; and vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is equipment is required, and access to the the location and approximate GPS speed of designed to record data related to vehicle vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle. Refer to the OnStar Terms and dynamics and safety systems for a short the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such Conditions and Privacy Statement on the period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. as law enforcement, that have the special OnStar website. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record equipment, can read the information if they See OnStar Additional Information 0 274. such data as: have access to the vehicle or the EDR. . How various systems in your vehicle were GM will not access these data or share it Infotainment System operating; with others except: with the consent of the If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation . Whether or not the driver and passenger vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, system as part of the infotainment system, safety belts were buckled/fastened; with the consent of the lessee; in response use of the system may result in the storage . How far (if at all) the driver was to an official request by police or similar of destinations, addresses, telephone depressing the accelerator and/or brake government office; as part of GM's defense numbers, and other trip information. See the pedal; and, of litigation through the discovery process; infotainment section for information on . How fast the vehicle was traveling. or, as required by law. Data that GM collects stored data and for deletion instructions. or receives may also be used for GM These data can help provide a better research needs or may be made available to understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

OnStar 273 OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to OnStar the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview . Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ...... 273 . Flashing Green: On a call. . Red: Indicates a problem. OnStar Services Q Emergency ...... 274 . Off: System is off. Press twice to Security ...... 274 speak with an OnStar Advisor. Q OnStar Additional Information = Voice Command Button Press or call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor. OnStar Additional Information ...... 274 Q Blue OnStar Button Functionality of the Voice Command button > Red Emergency Button may vary by vehicle and region. This vehicle may be equipped with a Press = to: comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can . Open the OnStar app on the infotainment connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency, display. See OnStar System 0 112 for Security, Navigation, Connections, and information on how to use the Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may OnStar app. require a paid service plan and data plan. OnStar requires the vehicle battery and Or electrical system, cellular service, and GPS . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice satellite signals to be available and commands. operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing . Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot emergency service providers. OnStar may name or SSID and password, if equipped. collect information about you and your Q vehicle, including location information. See Press to connect to an Advisor to: OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and . Verify account information or update Software Terms for more details including contact information. system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.) . Get driving directions. or www.onstar.ca (Canada). GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

274 OnStar . Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Theft Alarm Notification key operating systems. Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days If equipped, if the doors are locked and the a week, to provide a central point of . Receive Roadside Assistance. vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text, contact, assistance, and information during a . Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped. e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the crisis. Press > to get a priority connection to an vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to: with authorities to recover the vehicle. locate a nearby service provider to help with . Get help for an emergency. a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty OnStar Additional . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an gas tank. AMBER Alert. Information . Get assistance in severe weather or other Security In-Vehicle Audio Messages crisis situations and find evacuation If equipped, OnStar provides these services: routes. . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar Audio messages may play important Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the information at the following times: OnStar Services vehicle and help authorities quickly . Prior to vehicle purchase. Press Q to set recover it. up an account. Emergency . With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped, . After change in ownership and at Emergency Services require an active safety OnStar can block the engine from being 90 days. and security plan. With Automatic Crash restarted. Transferring Service Response, built-in sensors can automatically . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who if equipped, OnStar can work with law Press Q to request account transfer is immediately connected in to the vehicle enforcement to gradually slow the eligibility information. The Advisor can to help. vehicle down. cancel or change account information. Press > for a priority connection to an Selling/Transferring the Vehicle OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency service providers, direct them to your exact Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) location, and relay important information. immediately to terminate your OnStar or connected services if the vehicle is disposed of, sold, transferred, or if the lease ends. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

OnStar 275 Reactivation for Subsequent Owners technology compatible with OnStar or . Provide directions to the closest hospital connected services. Service involving location or pharmacy in urgent situations. Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to information about the vehicle cannot work an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor unless GPS signals are available, TTY Users will update vehicle records and explain unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar has the ability to communicate to OnStar or connected service options. OnStar hardware. OnStar or connected deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired How OnStar Service Works services may not work if the OnStar customers while in the vehicle. The available equipment is not properly installed or it has dealer-installed TTY system can provide Automatic Crash Response, Emergency not been properly maintained. If equipment in-vehicle access to all OnStar services, Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle or software is added, connected, except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Assistance, Remote Services, and Roadside or modified, OnStar or connected services Turn-by-Turn Navigation. If equipped, TTY Assistance are available on most vehicles. may not work. Other problems beyond the mode can be turned on or off by touching Not all OnStar services are available control of OnStar — such as hills, tall Settings, then Apps, and then Phone. When everywhere or on all vehicles. For more buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system TTY mode is on, phone calls can be made or information, a full description of OnStar design and architecture of the vehicle, received with OnStar using the infotainment services, system limitations, and OnStar User damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless display. Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software phone network congestion or jamming — Terms: may prevent service. OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) . Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). See Radio Frequency Statement 0 270. . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). A PIN is needed to access some OnStar . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Services for People with Disabilities services. The PIN will need to be changed . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. Advisors provide services to help with the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact . Press Q to speak with an Advisor. physical disabilities and medical conditions. an OnStar Advisor by pressing Q or calling OnStar or connected services cannot work Press Q to help: 1-888-4ONSTAR. unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar . Locate a gas station with an attendant to has an agreement with a wireless service pump gas. Warranty provider for service in that area. The . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc., that meets OnStar equipment may be warranted as part wireless service provider must also have accessibility needs. of the vehicle warranty. coverage, network capacity, reception, and GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

276 OnStar Languages A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of Add-on Electrical Equipment the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn The vehicle can be programmed to respond The OnStar system is integrated into the Navigation route. The Advisor may give a electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not in multiple languages. Press Q and ask for verbal route or may ask for a call back after add any electrical equipment. See Add-On an Advisor. Advisors are available in English, the vehicle is driven into an open area. Spanish, and French. Available languages Electrical Equipment 0 176. Added electrical may vary by country. Cellular and GPS Antennas equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not Potential Issues Cellular reception is required for OnStar to operate. send remote signals to the vehicle. Do not OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock place items over or near the antenna to Vehicle Software Updates or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal OnStar or GM may remotely deliver has been off continuously for 10 days reception. without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has software updates or changes to the vehicle not been started for 10 days, OnStar can Unable to Connect to OnStar Message without further notice or consent. These updates or changes may enhance or contact Roadside Assistance or a locksmith If there is limited cellular coverage or the to help gain access to the vehicle. maintain safety, security, or the operation cellular network has reached maximum of the vehicle or the vehicle systems. Global Positioning System (GPS) capacity, this message may come on. Press Software updates or changes may affect or . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a Q to try the call again or try again after erase data or settings that are stored in the large city with tall buildings; in parking driving a few miles into another vehicle, such as saved navigation garages; around airports; in tunnels and cellular area. destinations or pre-set radio stations. underpasses; or in an area with very Vehicle and Power Issues Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for dense trees. If GPS signals are not any affected or erased data or settings. available, the OnStar system should still OnStar services require a vehicle electrical These updates or changes may also collect operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar system, wireless service, and GPS satellite personal information. Such collection is could have difficulty identifying the exact technologies to be available and operating described in the OnStar privacy statement or location. for features to function properly. These separately disclosed at the time of . In emergency situations, OnStar can use systems may not operate if the battery is installation. These updates or changes may the last stored GPS location to send to discharged or disconnected. also cause a system to automatically emergency responders. communicate with GM servers to collect information about vehicle system status, GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

OnStar 277 identify whether updates or changes are OnStar - Software Acknowledgements available, or deliver updates or changes. An To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, active OnStar agreement constitutes consent MPL, and other open source licenses, that is to these software updates or changes and contained in this product, please visit http:// agreement that either OnStar or GM may opensource.lge.com. In addition to the remotely deliver them to the vehicle. source code, all referred license terms, Privacy warranty disclaimers, and copyright notices are available for download. This offer is valid The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may for a period of three years after our last be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.), shipment of this product. This offer is valid or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We recommend to anyone in receipt of this information. that you review it. If you have any questions, call 1-888-4ONSTAR *Provided through LG Electronics Inc., who is (1-888-466-7827) or press Q to speak with solely responsible for provisions of related an Advisor. Users of wireless OSS compliance. communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

278 Connected Services Connected Services 2. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: Connected Services “Do you want to cancel directions?” Connected Services Navigation 3. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, request completed, thank you, goodbye.” Navigation ...... 278 Navigation requires a specific OnStar or Connections ...... 279 connected service plan. Route Preview Diagnostics ...... 280 Press Q to receive Turn-by-Turn directions 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar or have them sent to the vehicle’s ready,” then a tone. navigation screen, if equipped. 2. Say “Route preview.” System responds with the next three maneuvers. Turn-by-Turn Navigation Repeat 1. Press Q to connect to an Advisor. 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar 2. Request directions to be downloaded to ready,” then a tone. the vehicle. 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds with the 3. Follow the voice-guided commands. last direction given, then responds with Using Voice Commands During a “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Planned Route Get My Destination Functionality of the Voice Command button, 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar if equipped, may vary by vehicle and region. ready,” then a tone. For some vehicles, press = to open the 2. Say “Get my destination.” System OnStar app on the infotainment display. For responds with the address and distance other vehicles press = as follows. to the destination, then responds with Cancel Route “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar Send Destination to Vehicle ready,” then a tone. Directions can be sent to the vehicle’s navigation screen, if equipped. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Connected Services 279 Press Q, then ask the Advisor to download Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped) After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi directions to the vehicle’s navigation system, The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot will connect automatically to your if equipped. After the call ends, the hotspot that provides access to the Internet mobile devices. Manage data usage by navigation screen will provide prompts to and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile begin driving directions. Routes that are sent seven mobile devices can be connected. device, using the myGMC mobile app, or by to the navigation screen can only be A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle contacting an OnStar Advisor. On some canceled through the navigation system. controls only when it is safe to do so. vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, (Canada). press = to open the OnStar app on the MyGMC Mobile App (If Available) infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi Download the myGMC mobile app to Connections Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi compatible Apple and Android smartphones. The following services help with staying or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen. GMC users can access the following services connected. 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi from a smartphone: For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com hotspot name (SSID), password, and on . Remotely start/stop the vehicle, (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). some vehicles, the connection type (no if factory-equipped. Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and . Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with Ensuring Security signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The automatic locks. . Change the default passwords for the LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is . Activate the horn and lamps. Wi-Fi hotspot and myGMC mobile possible that the icon may not illuminate . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, application. Make these passwords even though the vehicle has an active or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with different from each other and use a connection. the Tire Pressure Monitor System. combination of letters and numbers to 3. To change the SSID or password, press increase the security. . Send destinations to the vehicle. Q or call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect . Change the default name of the SSID . Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S. with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the (Service Set Identifier). This is your market only). SSID and password can be changed in network’s name that is visible to other the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off, wireless devices. Choose a unique name manage settings, and monitor data and avoid family names or vehicle consumption, if equipped. descriptions. . Locate a dealer and schedule service. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

280 Connected Services . Request Roadside Assistance. Diagnostics . Set a parking reminder with pin drop, take a photo, make a note, and set a By monitoring and reporting on the vehicle's timer. key systems, OnStar Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped, provides a way to keep up on . Connect with GMC on social media. maintenance. Capabilities vary by model. Features are subject to change. For myGMC See www.onstar.com for details and system mobile app information and compatibility, limitations. Features are subject to change. see my.gmc.com. For updates on feature capabilities, see An active OnStar or connected service plan my.gmc.com. Message and data rates may may be required. A compatible device, apply. factory-installed remote start, and power locks are required. Data rates apply. See www.onstar.com for details and system limitations. Remote Services Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the doors or sound the horn and flash the lamps. Marketplace OnStar Advisors can provide offers from restaurants and retailers on your route, help locate hotels, or book a room. These services vary by market. GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Index 281 A Alarm Index Accessories and Modifications ...... 178 Vehicle Security ...... 15 Accessory Power ...... 138 Alert Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 176 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 155 Additional Information All-Season Tires ...... 211 OnStar ...... 274 AM-FM Radio ...... 101 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 253 Antenna Agreements Fixed Mast ...... 103 Trademarks and License ...... 117 Multi-band ...... 104 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...... 189 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 145 Air Conditioning ...... 119, 122 Warning Light ...... 78 Air Vents ...... 123 Appearance Care Airbag System Exterior ...... 241 Check ...... 45 Interior ...... 245 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...... 41 Ashtrays ...... 70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...... 40 Assistance Program, Roadside ...... 265 What Will You See after an Airbag Audio Inflates? ...... 41 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 97 When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...... 40 Audio Players Where Are the Airbags? ...... 38 CD...... 104 Airbags Automatic Adding Equipment to the Vehicle ...... 45 Door Locks ...... 12 Light On-Off ...... 75 Headlamp System ...... 91 On-Off Light ...... 75 Transmission ...... 142 On-Off Switch ...... 42 Transmission Fluid ...... 186, 189 Readiness Light ...... 74 Automatic Transmission Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles ...... 44 Manual Mode ...... 144 System Check ...... 36 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...... 201 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

282 Index Auxiliary Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Devices ...... 108 Halogen Bulbs ...... 202 (CHMSL) ...... 204 Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices ...... 104 Headlamp Aiming ...... 202 Chains, Tire ...... 226 Axle, Rear ...... 199 Headlamps ...... 202 Charging System Light ...... 76 License Plate Lamps ...... 204 B Check Taillamps ...... 203 Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 76 Battery Buying New Tires ...... 222 Ignition Transmission Lock ...... 201 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 95 Child Restraints Load Management ...... 94 C Infants and Young Children ...... 47 Power Protection ...... 95 Calibration ...... 67 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Battery - North America ...... 198, 236 California Children ...... 52 Blade Replacement, Wiper ...... 201 Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 178 Older Children ...... 46 Bluetooth California Proposition Securing ...... 58, 60 Overview ...... 112 65 Warning ...... 178, 198, 236, Systems ...... 49 Brake Back Cover Cigarette Lighter ...... 70 System Warning Light ...... 77 Camera Circuit Breakers ...... 205 Brakes ...... 197 Rear Vision (RVC) ...... 152 Cleaning Antilock ...... 145 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... 1 Exterior Care ...... 241 Assist ...... 146 Capacities and Specifications ...... 258 Interior Care ...... 245 Fluid ...... 197 Carbon Monoxide Climate Control Systems ...... 119 Parking ...... 146 Engine Exhaust ...... 141 Air Conditioning ...... 119 Braking ...... 127 Winter Driving ...... 130 Heating ...... 119 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 134 Cargo Rear ...... 122 Bulb Replacement Tie-Downs ...... 63 Rear Heating System ...... 121 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Cargo Door Relocking ...... 11 Clock ...... 69 (CHMSL) ...... 204 Caution, Danger, and Warning ...... 2 Cluster, Instrument ...... 71 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and CD Player ...... 104 Collision Damage Repair ...... 268 Parking Lamps ...... 202 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Index 283 Compartments D Driving Storage ...... 63 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 268 Better Fuel Economy ...... 126 Compass ...... 67 Danger, Warning, and Caution ...... 2 Characteristics and Towing Tips ...... 160 Connected Services Data Collection Defensive ...... 126 Connections ...... 279 Infotainment System ...... 272 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 129 Diagnostics ...... 280 OnStar ...... 272 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 131 Navigation ...... 278 Data Recorders, Event ...... 272 Impaired ...... 127 Connections Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 91 Loss of Control ...... 128 Connected Services ...... 279 Defensive Driving ...... 126 Off-Road Recovery ...... 128 Control Delayed Locking ...... 12 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 131 Traction and Electronic Stability ...... 147 Devices Wet Roads ...... 129 Control of a Vehicle ...... 127 Auxiliary ...... 108 Winter ...... 130 Convex Mirrors ...... 17 Diagnostics E Coolant Connected Services ...... 280 Electrical Equipment, Add-On ...... 176 Engine Temperature Gauge ...... 73 Distracted Driving ...... 126 Electrical System Cooling ...... 119, 122 Dome Lamps ...... 93 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...... 206 Cooling System ...... 191 Door Floor Console Fuse Block ...... 209 Courtesy Transportation Program ...... 267 Cargo Door Relocking ...... 11 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 205 Cruise Control ...... 149 Delayed Locking ...... 12 Overload ...... 205 Light ...... 81 Locks ...... 11 Emergency Customer Assistance ...... 264 Power Locks ...... 11 OnStar ...... 274 Offices ...... 264 Rear Doors ...... 15 Engine Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 264 Side ...... 13 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 189 Customer Information Sliding ...... 14 Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 76 Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 269 Drive Belt Routing, Engine ...... 261 Compartment Overview ...... 180 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 262 Driver Assistance Systems ...... 150 Coolant Heater ...... 138 Cybersecurity ...... 271 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...... 81 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...... 73 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

284 Index Engine (cont'd) Filter, Fuel (cont'd) Cooling System ...... 191 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 189 Gauge ...... 71 Drive Belt Routing ...... 261 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 103 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 80 Exhaust ...... 141 Flash-to-Pass ...... 91 Prohibited Fuels ...... 158 Fan ...... 195 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 92 Recommended ...... 158 Oil Life System ...... 186 Flat Tire ...... 226 Top Tier ...... 157 Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 72 Changing ...... 228 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 235 Oil Pressure Light ...... 80 Floor Mats ...... 247 Fuses Overheating ...... 194 Fluid Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...... 206 Power Messages ...... 85 Automatic Transmission ...... 186, 189 Floor Console Fuse Block ...... 209 Running While Parked ...... 141 Brakes ...... 197 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 205 Starting ...... 136 Power Steering ...... 196 G Enhanced Technology Glass ...... 21 Washer ...... 196 Gauges Entry Lighting ...... 94 Folding Mirrors ...... 18 Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 73 Equipment, Towing ...... 172 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . .154 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 72 Event Data Recorders ...... 272 Frequency Statement Fuel ...... 71 Exit Lighting ...... 94 Radio ...... 270 Odometer ...... 71 Extender, Seat Belt ...... 35 Front Seats Speedometer ...... 71 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 90 Adjustment ...... 22 Trip Odometer ...... 71 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 90 Front Storage ...... 63 Voltmeter ...... 73 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 95 Front Turn Signal Warning Lights and Indicators ...... 70 Bulb Replacement ...... 202 F General Information Fuel Fan Service and Maintenance ...... 248 Additives ...... 158 Engine ...... 195 Towing ...... 160 Economy, Driving for Better ...... 126 Fast Idle System ...... 138 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...... 160 Filling the Tank ...... 158 Foreign Countries ...... 158 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Index 285 General Information (cont'd) HVAC ...... 119, 121, 122 Lamps Vehicle Care ...... 178 I Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 91 Glass, Enhanced Technology ...... 21 Dome ...... 93 Idle System GM Mobility Reimbursement Exterior Controls ...... 90 Fast ...... 138 Program ...... 265 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 90 Ignition Positions ...... 135 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...... 95 H Ignition Transmission Lock Check ...... 201 License Plate ...... 204 Halogen Bulbs ...... 202 Immobilizer ...... 16 Malfunction Indicator (Check Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 92 Indicator Engine) ...... 76 Head Restraints ...... 22 Vehicle Ahead ...... 79 Reading ...... 94 Headlamps Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 47 Taillamps ...... 203 Aiming ...... 202 Information Lamps, Bulb Replacement ...... 202 Automatic ...... 91 Publication Ordering ...... 269 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...... 157 Bulb Replacement ...... 202 Infotainment ...... 96 Lane Departure Warning Light ...... 79 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 91 Infotainment System ...... 272 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 31 Flash-to-Pass ...... 91 Instrument Cluster ...... 71 LATCH System High-Beam On Light ...... 81 Instrument Panel Overview ...... 4 Replacing Parts after a Crash ...... 58 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 91 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 19 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Heated Mirrors ...... 18 Introduction ...... 1 Children ...... 52 Heater J Lighter, Cigarette ...... 70 Engine Coolant ...... 138 Jump Starting - North America ...... 236 Lighting Heating ...... 119, 121, 122 Entry ...... 94 High-Beam On Light ...... 81 K Exit ...... 94 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 129 Keyless Entry Illumination Control ...... 93 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 146 Remote (RKE) System ...... 8 Lights Hood ...... 179 Keys...... 6 Airbag On-Off ...... 75 Horn ...... 67 L Airbag Readiness ...... 74 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly ...... 29 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 212 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

286 Index Lights (cont'd) Locks (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Antilock Brake System (ABS) Power Door ...... 11 Folding ...... 18 Warning ...... 78 Safety ...... 12 Heated ...... 18 Brake System Warning ...... 77 Loss of Control ...... 128 Manual ...... 18 Charging System ...... 76 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 80 Manual Rearview ...... 19 Check Engine (Malfunction Lower Anchors and Tethers for Power ...... 18 Indicator) ...... 76 Children (LATCH System) ...... 52 Trailer Tow ...... 18 Cruise Control ...... 81 M Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 19 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 80 Monitor System, Tire Pressure ...... 217 Maintenance Flash-to-Pass ...... 91 Multi-band Antenna ...... 104 Records ...... 257 High-Beam On ...... 81 Maintenance and Care N High/Low Beam Changer ...... 91 Additional ...... 253 Navigation Lane Departure Warning ...... 79 Maintenance Schedule ...... 249 Connected Services ...... 278 Low Fuel Warning ...... 80 Recommended Fluids and New Vehicle Break-In ...... 134 Seat Belt Reminders ...... 74 Lubricants ...... 255 Noise Control System ...... 199 Security ...... 81 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 76 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 79 O Manual Mirrors ...... 18 Tire Pressure ...... 80 Odometer ...... 71 Manual Mode ...... 144 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 78 Trip ...... 71 Manual Windows ...... 19 Traction Control System Off-Road Media (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 79 Recovery ...... 128 Avoiding Untrusted Devices ...... 104 Locking Rear Axle ...... 148 Oil Messages Locks Engine ...... 184 Engine Power ...... 85 Automatic Door ...... 12 Engine Oil Life System ...... 186 Vehicle ...... 85 Cargo Door Relocking ...... 11 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ...... 72 Vehicle Speed ...... 86 Delayed Locking ...... 12 Pressure Light ...... 80 Mirrors Door ...... 11 Older Children, Restraints ...... 46 Convex ...... 17 Lockout Protection ...... 12 Online Owner Center ...... 264 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Index 287 OnStar ...... 272 Phone Radios (cont'd) OnStar Additional Information ...... 274 Bluetooth ...... 112 Satellite ...... 102 OnStar Emergency ...... 274 Power Reading Lamps ...... 94 OnStar Overview ...... 273 Door Locks ...... 11 Rear Axle ...... 199 OnStar Security ...... 274 Mirrors ...... 18 Locking ...... 148 OnStar System ...... 112 Outlets ...... 69 Rear Climate Control System ...... 122 Operation Protection, Battery ...... 95 Rear Doors ...... 15 Infotainment System ...... 100 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...... 138 Rear Heating System ...... 121 Outlets Seat Adjustment ...... 23 Rear Seats ...... 24 Power ...... 69 Steering Fluid ...... 196 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...... 152 Overheating, Engine ...... 194 Windows ...... 19 Rear Windows ...... 21 Overview ...... 97, 99 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts ...... 35 Rearview Mirrors ...... 19 Instrument Panel ...... 4 Privacy Reclining Seatbacks ...... 23 Recommended P Vehicle Data Recording ...... 271 Program Fuel ...... 158 Park Courtesy Transportation ...... 267 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 255 Shifting Into ...... 140 Prohibited Fuels ...... 158 Records Shifting Out of ...... 140 Proposition 65 Warning, Maintenance ...... 257 Park Assist ...... 153 California ...... 178, 198, 236, Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 239 Parking Back Cover Reimbursement Program, GM Brake ...... 146 Publication Ordering Information ...... 269 Mobility ...... 265 Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...... 8 Check ...... 201 R Remote Vehicle Start ...... 10 Over Things That Burn ...... 141 Radio Frequency Statement ...... 270 Replacement Parts Perchlorate Materials Requirements, Radio Reception ...... 103 Airbags ...... 45 California ...... 178 Radios Maintenance ...... 256 Personalization AM-FM Radio ...... 101 Replacing Airbag System ...... 45 Vehicle ...... 86 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

288 Index Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Seat Belts (cont'd) Services Crash ...... 58 Care ...... 36 Special Application ...... 253 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after Extender ...... 35 Servicing the Airbag ...... 44 a Crash ...... 36 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly ...... 29 Shift Lock Control Function Check, Reporting Safety Defects Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 31 Automatic Transmission ...... 201 Canadian Government ...... 270 Reminders ...... 74 Shifting General Motors ...... 271 Replacing after a Crash ...... 36 Into Park ...... 140 U.S. Government ...... 270 Use During Pregnancy ...... 35 Out of Park ...... 140 Restraints Seats Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...... 155 Where to Put ...... 51 Adjustment, Front ...... 22 Side Door ...... 13 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...... 138 Head Restraints ...... 22 Sidemarker Roads Power Adjustment, Front ...... 23 Bulb Replacement ...... 202 Driving, Wet ...... 129 Rear ...... 24 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ...... 92 Roadside Assistance Program ...... 265 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 23 Sliding Door ...... 14 Rotation, Tires ...... 220 Securing Child Restraints ...... 58, 60 Special Application Services ...... 253 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...... 261 Security Specifications and Capacities ...... 258 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...... 141 Light ...... 81 Speedometer ...... 71 OnStar ...... 274 S StabiliTrak Vehicle ...... 15 OFF Light ...... 79 Safety Defects Reporting Vehicle Alarm ...... 15 Start Assist, Hill ...... 146 Canadian Government ...... 270 Service ...... 124 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 10 General Motors ...... 271 Accessories and Modifications ...... 178 Starter Switch Check ...... 200 U.S. Government ...... 270 Climate Control System ...... 119 Starting the Engine ...... 136 Safety Locks ...... 12 Doing Your Own Work ...... 179 Steering ...... 127 Safety System Check ...... 35 Maintenance Records ...... 257 Fluid, Power ...... 196 Satellite Radio ...... 102 Maintenance, General Information . . . . . 248 Wheel Adjustment ...... 65 Scheduling Appointments ...... 266 Parts Identification ...... 258 Wheel Controls ...... 66 Seat Belts ...... 28 Scheduling Appointments ...... 266 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

Index 289 Storage Areas Tires (cont'd) Traction Front ...... 63 Different Size ...... 224 Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Storage Compartments ...... 63 Full-Size Spare ...... 235 Light ...... 79 Stuck Vehicle ...... 131 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 226 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Sun Visors ...... 21 Inspection ...... 220 Control ...... 147 Swing-out Windows ...... 20 Pressure ...... 216 Trademarks and License Agreements ...... 117 Switches Pressure Light ...... 80 Trailer Airbag On-Off ...... 42 Pressure Monitor Operation ...... 217 Sway Control (TSC) ...... 175 Symbols ...... 2 Pressure Monitor System ...... 217 Tow Mirrors ...... 18 System Rotation ...... 220 Towing ...... 164 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) ...... 154 Sidewall Labeling ...... 212 Transmission Infotainment ...... 96, 272 Terminology and Definitions ...... 214 Automatic ...... 142 Noise Control ...... 199 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 224 Fluid, Automatic ...... 186, 189 Systems Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 225 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...... 267 Driver Assistance ...... 150 Wheel Replacement ...... 225 Trip Odometer ...... 71 When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 222 T Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 92 Winter ...... 212 Taillamps ...... 203 U Top Tier Fuel ...... 157 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...... 264 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 224 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 145 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 16 Using This Manual ...... 2 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...... 78 Immobilizer ...... 16 Towing V Time ...... 69 Driving Characteristics ...... 160 Vehicle Tires ...... 211 Equipment ...... 172 Alarm System ...... 15 All-Season ...... 211 General Information ...... 160 Canadian Owners ...... 1 Buying New Tires ...... 222 Recreational Vehicle ...... 239 Control ...... 127 Chains ...... 226 Trailer ...... 164 Identification Number (VIN) ...... 258 Changing ...... 228 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...... 175 Load Limits ...... 131 Designations ...... 213 Vehicle ...... 239 Messages ...... 85 GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) - 2021 - crc - 7/10/20

290 Index Vehicle (cont'd) When It Is Time for New Tires ...... 222 Personalization ...... 86 Where to Put the Restraint ...... 51 Remote Start ...... 10 Windows ...... 19 Security ...... 15 Enhanced Technology Glass ...... 21 Speed Messages ...... 86 Manual ...... 19 Towing ...... 239 Power ...... 19 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 79 Rear ...... 21 Vehicle Care Swing-out Windows ...... 20 Tire Pressure ...... 216 Windshield Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 271 Replacement ...... 202 Ventilation, Air ...... 123 Wiper/Washer ...... 67 Visors ...... 21 Winter Voltmeter Gauge ...... 73 Driving ...... 130 W Winter Tires ...... 212 Wiper Blade Replacement ...... 201 Warning Brake System Light ...... 77 Caution and Danger ...... 2 Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 157 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...... 70 Warnings Hazard Flashers ...... 92 Washer Fluid ...... 196 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 225 Different Size ...... 224 Replacement ...... 225