1998 GMC SAVANA panel

It can be dangerous to drive with the rear doors
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear doors open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the rear doors:
Make sure all windows are shut.
0 Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT, HEAT,
BLEND or DEF.
Additionally, on vehicles with heatindair
conditioning systems,
NORM A/C or
BI-LEVEL
A/C can be used. That will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls’’ in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can
make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a tone reminding
you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your ignition
and transmission. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables
out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
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A CAUTION:
It can be dan
swing-out windows or rear door(s) open because
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear swing-out
windows or rear door(s) open or
if electrical
wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the rear
swing-out windows or rear door(s):
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
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0 Thrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT, HEAT, BLEND or DEF.
Additionally, on vehicles with heatingair
conditioning systems,
NORM A/C or
BI-LEVEL A/C can be used. That will
force outside
air into your vehicle. See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Horn
Press the horn symbol in the middle of the steering
wheel to sound the horn.
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow
you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down. When the turn is finished, the lever
will return automatically.
&I An arrow on the instrument
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panel will flash in the
direction
of the turn or
lane change.
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To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there
until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it. As you signal
a turn or a
lane change, if the arrows flash
at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers may not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace
it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t
go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown
fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index).
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel also will
be
on.
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Exterior Lamps
Your parking lamp/headlamp switch is on the driver’s
side
of your instrument panel.
Your instrument panel dimmer thumbwheel has two
detent positions.
When the thumbwheel is moved to full brilliance, and
then into the first detent position, the radio display and
PRNDL display
will go to the day mode (full intensity).
This is known as “parade” mode. The rest
of the UP
illumination
will stay in the maximum dimming state
(full brilliance dimming). Moving the thumbwheel up one
more detent will activate the interior dome light
circuit (with slightly higher effort).
The dome lights cannot be turned
on by depressing the
dome light switch button located below the parking
lampheadlamp knob. This switch is a dome lamp off
switch and will
only interrupt inputs from the door jamb
switches inhibiting interior light operation when
depressed. It will not inhibit
the light function from the
I/P dimmer switch,
The delayed entry feature will allow
you to enter or exit
your vehicle with the lights staying on for about
20 seconds, after the door is closed or ignition is cycled.
Rotate the knob to the right to the parking lamp symbol
to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
0 Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
0 Ashtray Lamp
Rotate the knob
to the right again to the master lighting
symbol to turn on all the lamps listed above as well as
the headlamps.
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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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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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Instrument Panel
A. Lamp Controls
B. Air Vents
C. Instrument Cluster
D. Comfort Controls System
E. Audio System
E Auxiliary Power Outlet
G. Cupholder
H. Ashtray I. Cigarette
Lighter
J. Convenience Tray
K. Horn
L. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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