1997 GMC SAVANA lock

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until
you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap.
I NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
Checking Things Under the Hood
1
To open the hood, first
pull this handle inside the
vehicle. It is just in front of
the driver’s side
door frame
near the floor.
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3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for
a
cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area
for
a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants’’
in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If the
fluid
level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to
bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It
doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint
(0.5 L). Don’t ovefill.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place.
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Composite Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Locate the rear side of each of the headlamps.
3. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself,
remove the bulb assembly from the back of
the
headlamp on the driver’s side by turning the bulb
counterclockwise one quarter
turn.
4. On the passenger side, turn the bulb clockwise one
quarter turn. Also,
to remove the bulb on the
passenger side,
you will need to move the battery.
5. Install a new bulb. Do not handle the glass part of
the bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 3 through 4 to reinstall the headlamp.
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Sidemarker Lamps
3. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the lens
and replace the bulb.
Reverse Steps
1 through 3 to replace the bulb. Turn
the socket clockwise to replace it in the lens assembly.
1. Remove the screw from the top of the lens.
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5. Lift the lamp as you
rotate it toward the
rear
of the vehicle.
6. Turn the sockets counterclockwise to remove.
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7. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Install
the new bulb.
8. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
Replacement blades come
in different types and are
removed in different ways.
To remove the type with a
release clip:
1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm
until
it locks into a vertical position.
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2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from
the wiper
arm hook.
insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched
end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.
4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the notched end
last, into the end with two blade claws. Slide the
insert all the way through the blade claws at the
opposite end.
5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom
claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly
locked on both sides of the insert slot.
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull
up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper am and blade assembly
into the windshield.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your
GM Warranty booklet for details.
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& CAUTI-”’: I
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle’’ in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
0 Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access door
is
on the driver’s side of the
instrument panel above
the
hood release lever.
You can remove the cover
by turning the fastener
counterclockwise.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The
fuse
extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold
the end of the
fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out. Be
sure
to use the correct fuse. If you ever have a
problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse,
you can “borrow” one of the correct value. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use
its fuse,
if it is of the value you need. Replace it as soon
as
you can. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index for more information.
FUSE BLOCK INFORMATION
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