GMC 2010 Savana 1500 Cargo User manual

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

Vehicle Identification ............................... 6-103
Electrical System .................................... 6-104
Capacities and Specifications ................... 6-110
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-16
Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GMC Emblem, GMC, the
GMC Truck Emblem, and the name SAVANA are
registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specific vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please
refer to the purchase documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on
your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for GMC wherever it appears in this manual.
If the vehicle has the DURAMAX
®
Diesel engine, refer
to the DURAMAX
®
Diesel supplement for additional
and specific information on this engine.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25830407 A First Printing
©
2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
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I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
_:Tow/Haul Mode
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................1-4
Door Locks ....................................................1-5
Windows .......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6
Safety Belt ....................................................1-8
Airbag On-Off Switch ......................................1-8
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9
Mirror Adjustment ...........................................1-9
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-10
Interior Lighting ............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-11
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-12
Climate Controls ...........................................1-12
Vehicle Features .............................................1-13
Radio(s) ......................................................1-13
Portable Audio Devices ..................................1-14
Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-15
Cruise Control ..............................................1-15
Power Outlets ..............................................1-16
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-16
StabiliTrak
®
..................................................1-16
Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-17
Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-17
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-18
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-18
Section 1 In Brief
1-1

Instrument Panel
1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-17.
B. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-37.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-21.
F. Shift Lever. See Starting the Engine on page 3-23.
G. Climate Control System on page 4-15.
H. Audio System(s) on page 4-59.
I. Exterior Lamps on page 4-9.
J. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-12.
K. Cruise Control on page 4-6. Fast Idle System
(If Equipped). See Duramax Diesel Manual for more
information.
L. Tilt Wheel on page 4-3.
M. Horn on page 4-3.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-77.
O. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See “Tow/Haul Mode” under
Towing a Trailer on page 5-26.
P. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14.
Q. StabiliTrak
®
System on page 5-5 (If Equipped).
R. Airbag Off Switch on page 2-69.
S. Storage Areas on page 3-42.
T. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-26.
U. Rear Heating System on page 4-18 (If Equipped).
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 20 m (65 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press Kto unlock the
driver door.
Press Kagain within five seconds to unlock all
remaining doors.
Press jto unlock only the cargo doors.
Press Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press Land release to locate the vehicle.
Press Land hold for more than two seconds to sound
the panic alarm. Press again to turn off the alarm.
See Keys on page 3-3 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold /until the turn signal lamps flash.
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When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
•Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold /until the parking lamps turn off.
•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-6.
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
Lock and unlock the
door from the outside
using the key or the RKE
transmitter, if available.
From the inside, slide the
manual lever on the
door up or down.
See Door Locks on page 3-8.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are
located on the doors.
T:Press to lock and unlock the doors.
See Power Door Locks on page 3-9.
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Windows
Manual Windows
Operate the manual windows by turning the hand crank
on each door to raise or lower the side door windows.
See Manual Windows on page 3-17.
Power Windows
If the vehicle has power
windows, the controls are
located on each of the
side doors. The driver door
also has a control to
operate the front
passenger window.
Press or pull up on the switch to lower or raise the
window.
See Power Windows on page 3-17.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats 1. Lift the bar to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the
desired position and
release the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure the seat is locked in
place.
See Manual Seats on page 2-2.
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Power Seats
If the vehicle has front power seat(s), the controls are
located at the front center of the seat cushion.
Adjust the seat by moving the center knob up, down,
right or left.
Raise and lower the front or rear of the seat cushion by
moving the right or left lever up or down.
See Power Seat on page 2-3.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the recline lever on the inboard side of the
seats.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then
release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-4.
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Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-10.
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-15.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-24.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-42.
Airbag On-Off Switch
If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured
in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag
on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off
the right front passenger airbag.
See Airbag Off Switch on page 2-69 for important
information.
United States Canada
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Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbag and roof-rail airbags,
if equipped, are not affected by this.
If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the
passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-72 for
important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Vehicles with outside manual mirrors can be adjusted
by moving the mirror up and down or left to right so you
can see a little of the side of your vehicle, and have
a clear view of objects behind you.
Vehicles with outside
power mirrors have
controls located on the
driver side door.
Select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the
passenger side mirror or counterclockwise for the
driver side mirror. Adjust the mirror angle by moving the
knob in the desired direction.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
United States Canada
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Vehicles with towing
mirrors can be adjusted
manually for a clear view of
the objects behind you.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.
Interior Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it
for a clearer view behind the vehicle. Adjust the
mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind. Push
the tab, located at the base of the mirror, forward
for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3-40.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
For vehicles with a tilt steering wheel, the lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever to move the steering wheel up or
down into a comfortable position.
2. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
See Tilt Wheel on page 4-3.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.
They turn off after all the doors are closed.
To manually turn on the dome lamps, turn the instrument
panel brightness knob, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the
farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps
remain on whether a door is opened or closed.
E:The dome lamp override button is located next to
the exterior lamps control.
Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off
when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it
to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on
when a door is opened.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps, press the button
located next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other
locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-12.
•Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamps control
is located on the
instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
O:Briefly turn the control to this position to turn the
automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL)
off or back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only
works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park)
position.
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at normal
brightness and other exterior lamp.
;:Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps, except headlamps.
2:Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
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For more information, see:
•Exterior Lamps on page 4-9.
•Headlamps on Reminder on page 4-11.
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11.
•Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-11.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.
8:Use for a single wiping cycle.
6: Turn the band to adjust the delay time between
wipes. Turn the band up or down for more frequent
wipes or less frequent wipes.
d:Slow wipes.
a:Fast wipes.
9:Turns the wipers off.
L:Push the paddle on top of the multifunction lever
to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield
Washer on page 4-6.
Climate Controls
The vehicle’s heating, cooling, and ventilation can be
controlled with these systems.
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
Vehicles Without Air Conditioning
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A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Rear Window Defogger
See Climate Control System on page 4-15. See Rear
Heating System on page 4-18 (If Equipped) or Rear Air
Conditioning and Heating System on page 4-19
(If Equipped).
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
O:Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to choose between FM and AM.
f:Select radio stations.
Vehicles With Air Conditioning
Radio with CD (MP3)
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©¨:Seek or scan stations.
4:Press to display additional text information related to
the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song. A choice of
additional information such as: Channel, Song, Artist, and
CAT (category) can display. Continue pressing to
highlight the desired label, or press the softkey located
under any one of the tabs and the information about that
tab displays.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s) on page 4-59.
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
For vehicles with a FAV button, a maximum of
36 stations can be stored as favorites using the
six softkeys located below the radio station frequency
tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV
to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having
six favorite stations available per page. Each page
of favorites can contain any combination of AM and FM
stations.
If the radio does not have a FAV button, up to
18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be
programmed on the six numbered buttons.
See Radio(s) on page 4-62.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3):
1. Press Hand the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located below any one of the
tabs that you want to change.
3. Increase or decrease the time or date, depending
on the radio, by pressing ©SEEK ¨arrows,
s\REV/FWD buttons, or by turning f
clockwise or counterclockwise.
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on
page 4-60.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located
on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPod
®
,
MP3 players, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack cable.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” under Radio(s) on
page 4-62.
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