1998 GMC SAVANA Owners Manual

Rotate the knob to the left to OFF to turn off your lamps
and lights.
Rotate the thumbwheel next to the switch knob up to
adjust instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumbwheel
up to the first notch to return the radio display and
gearshift indicator Vacuum Fluorescence (VF) display
to full intensity when the headlamps or parking lamps
are on.
Rotate the thumbwheel up to the second notch
to
activate the interior dome lamps.
You can switch your headlamps from high
to low beam
by pulling on the turn signal/high beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on
and off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away
if this happens.
Headlamps On Reminder
A tone will sound when your headlamps are turned on
and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY. If
you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch
is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the tone can
be turned
off by turning the thumbwheel next to the
parking lamp/headlamp switch all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
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The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When the DRL are
on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
Your instrument panel won’t be lit up either.
When it begins
to get dark, your DRL indicator light is
a reminder
to turn your headlamp switch on. The other
lamps that come
on with your headlamps will also
come
on.
When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness of
DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the engine on and the DRL off,
set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you
release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
Your vehicle’s center high-mounted stoplamp is located
above the rear doors at the center of the vehicle.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a
luggage carrier, care should be taken
not to block or
damage the center high-mounted stoplamp unit.
If you tow a trailer that is equipped with provisions for a
center high-mounted stoplamp, see your
GM dealer for
instructions
on how to make it operate with your
vehicle’s electrical system.
As with any electrical system
modification, have the work performed by a qualified
electrical service person.
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Interior Lamps
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the
thumbwheel, located next to the headlamp knob, all
the way up
to the second notch. In this position, the
dome lamps will remain
on whether the doors are open
or closed.
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You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located
below the headlamp knob,
to set the dome lamps to
automatically come on when the doors are open, or to
remain
off.
To use the dome override feature, push the button into
the
“in” position. With the button in this position, the
dome lamps will remain
off when the doors are open. To
return the lamps to automatic operation, push the button
and return it to the
“out” position. With the button in this
position, the dome lamps will come on when you open
the doors.
Reading Lamps (Option)
If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button next
to the lamp
to turn the lamp on.
Press the button again to turn the lamp
off.
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Underhood Reel Lamp (Option)
If you have an underhood reel lamp, it is located on the
passenger side
of the engine compartment. The lamp can
be switched
on without unreeling the cord. Also, you
can use
it as a flashlight.
To use the lamp as a flashlight, pull down on the lever
located under the lamp, unlocking the lamp and pull the
lamp out. The cord will unreel as you
pull the lamp.
When
you are done using the lamp, reel the cord back
into the housing by turning the handle.
Then, slide the lamp into the holder and press the
lever
marked PUSH at the bottom of the holder to lock into
the slot.
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Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glare
from headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tab
away from you to restore mirror to original position.
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 to 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. Then,
adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows
on the switch until the mirror is adjusted where
you want it.
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Your electric outside
rearview mirrors can be
defrosted by pressing the
switch next to the heater
controls. (See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index). Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
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Camper-vpe Mirrors (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped
with the camper-type
mirrors, they can be
adjusted
so you can have
a clear view of objects
behind you.
1. To adjust the mirrors
when towing a trailer,
rotate the mirror by
pushing the mirror
head toward the front
of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the mirror
head,
so that the
mirror surface
faces the rear
of
the vehicle.
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Storage Compartments
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Cigarette LightedAshtray
The front ashtray is located in the instrument panel
extension, at the center of the instrument panel. Lift up
on the ashtray door to open it.
I NOTICE:
If you store paper and other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do
not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
Your front storage compartment is at the center of the
instrument panel extension,
by the floor. To open the
compartment, press down
on inside portion of the
handle and the compartment will open automatically.
Storage compartments may also be included
on the
inside of each front door.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back
by itself.
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