1997 GMC SAVANA heater

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Keyless Entry System
Your Doors and
How They Work
Theft
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Switch Starting Your Gasoline Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation
Locking Rear Axle
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Horn
Tilt
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Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Cigarette LightedAshtrays Sun Visors
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
Electronic Road-Speed Governor
(Gasoline Engines) (Option)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option) 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.
In very cold weather,
0°F (- 1 8 “C) or colder, the engine
coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and
better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,
the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of
four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
To Use the Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
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Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong
kind of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into
a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store
the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If
you don’t, it could be damaged.
How long should
you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends
on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that
you contact
your
GM dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
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Mirrors
Inside Mirror
Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare
from headlamps behind you after dark.
Outside Mirrors
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the
side
of your vehicle, and have a clear view of objects
behind you. Some mirrors can be folded in
ta enter
narrow doorways.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (Option)
If you have electric mirrors, they can be adjusted to
point where you want from inside the vehicle.
to move by rotating the
switch clockwise
to adjust
the passenger side mirror
and counterclockwise
to adjust the driver side
mirror.
The center
position is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where
you want it.
Your electric outside
rearview mirrors can
be
defrosted by pressing the
switch next to the heater
controls. (See "Comfort
Controls" in the Index).
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Heater Controls
Heater/Air Conditioning Controls
Rear
Heater (Without Air Conditioning)
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ventilation Tips
Audio Systems
Setting the Clock for Systems without
Automatic Tone Control
Setting the Clock for Systems with
Automatic Tone Control
AM-FM Stereo
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Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Power Antenna Mast Care
(If Equipped)
Adjustable Mast Antenna
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Comfort Controls Fan Knob
This section tells you how to make your air system The left knob of
the heating system control panel
work for
you. Your comfort control system uses controls the fan speed.
The knob has four speed
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant. positions. To increase
airflow, move the knob toward
With these systems, you can control the heating, fan off, move the mode knob on the far right to
OFF.
cooling and ventilation in your van. Your vehicle also
has a flow-through ventilation system described later
Temperature Knob
in this section.
The middle knob panel lets you select the relative
Heater Controls temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area
of your vehicle. This
knob will allow you to adjust the
relative air temperature independently of the function
knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward the red
area for warmer air. Move the knob counter clockwise
toward the blue area for cooler air.
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO. To turn the
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, your
heater controls will look like this.
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Mode Knob
The right knob changes the heater setting.
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/J VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
’# BI-LEVEL: Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument
panel vents.
+’ HEAT This setting directs air through the heater
floor vents. This setting
is useful for cold weather.
+H HEATmEFROST: Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield.
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DEFROST This setting directs air through the
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful when
you have fog or ice on the windshield.
HeatedAir Conditioning Controls
If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heatedair
conditioning controls will look like this.
Before using
your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the
windows
to clear the vehicle of hot air.
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Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the
€an speed. The knob has four speed
positions.
To increase airflow, move the knob toward
HI. To decrease airflow, move it toward LO.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust
the relative air temperature independently of the
function knob setting. Move the knob clockwise toward
the red area for warmer air. Move the knob
counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel changes the
heatedair conditioning setting.
MAX A/C: Move the right knob to MAX A/C for
maximum cooling. This setting puts the system in the
recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air
conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel
economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After
the vehicle’s interior reaches a comfortable temperature,
move the knob clockwise to place
the air conditioning
system in the
A/C mode.
A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools outside air and directs it through the instrument
panel outlets.
’# BI-LEVEL A/C: Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and instrument
panel vents. The air conditioning compressor
may
operate in this setting to cool the air.
/J VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel vents.
+H HEAR This setting directs air through the heater
floor vents. This setting is useful for cold weather.
+H HEATLIEFROST: Use this setting to divide
airflow between the heater floor vents and windshield.
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DEFROST This setting directs air through the
windshield defroster vents. This setting is useful when
you have fog
or ice on the windshield.
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Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning)
If you have a rear heater (without rear air conditioning),
the control switch is located on the instrument panel.
To increase and decrease the flow of heated air to the
rear floor vents, move the switch marked
REAR HEAT
to the blower speed you want.
The knob has three speed positions.
To increase the flow
of heated air, move the switch toward HIGH. To turn the
fan
off, move the switch to OFF.
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
If your vehicle has a rear air conditioning and rear
heater system combination, controls are provided to
regulate the temperature, location
and speed of
the airflow.
Front Passenger Control
To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob
on
the right side of the control panel.
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