1998 GMC SAVANA key

If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady
The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
Avoiding hard accelerations.
Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues
to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key
off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the
engine. If
the light remains on steady, see “If the Light
Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your
dealer or qualified service center for service. You
may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If
so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install
the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if
the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or
missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere.
A few driving trips with the cap properly
installed should turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If
so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition
will usually be corrected when the electrical system
dries
out. A few driving trips should turn the light off.
Are you low
on fuel?
As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may
not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts
of
air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The
system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct
this
condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly. It
will take a few driving trips
to turn the light off.
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UTION:
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Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You
or others could be burned.
Check your oil
as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
[ NOTICE:
I I
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
Security Light
SECURITY
This light will come on
briefly when you turn the ignition key
to START.
The light will stay
on until the engine starts. If the light
flashes, the Passlock@System has entered a tamper
mode. If the vehicle fails to start,
see “Passlock” in
the Index.
If the light comes on continuously while driving and
stays
on, there may be a problem with the Passlock
System. Your vehicle will
not be protected by Passlock,
and
you should see your GM dealer.
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Drunken Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is
a national tragedy. It’s the number
one contributor to
the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims
every year.
Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs
to drive
a vehicle:
0 Judgment
0 Muscular Coordination
0 Vision
0 Attentiveness.
Police records show that almost half
of all motor
vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases,
these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking
and driving. In recent years, over
17,000 annual motor
vehicle-related deaths have
been associated with the use
of alcohol, with more than
300,000 people injured.
Many adults
-- by some estimates, nearly half the adult
population
-- choose never to drink alcohol, so they
never drive after drinking. For persons under
2 1, it’s
against the law in every
U.S. state to drink alcohol.
There are good medical, psychological and
developmental reasons for these laws. The
obvious way to solve this highway safety problem
is for people never
to drink alcohol and then drive. But
what if people do? How much is
“too much” if the
driver plans to drive? It’s a lot less than many might
think. Although it depends on each person and situation,
here
is some general information on the problem.
The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone
who is drinking depends upon four things:
The amount of alcohol consumed
0 The drinker’s body weight
0 The amount of food that is consumed before and
during drinking
consume the alcohol.
The length of time it has taken the drinker to
According to the American Medical Association, a
180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three
‘i 2-ounce
(355 ml) bottles
of beer in an hour will end up with a
BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the
same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses
of wine or three mixed drinks if each had
1 - 1/2 ounces
(45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin
or vodka.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have
a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and
off.
Push the button at the top of
the steering column all the
way down to
make your
front and rear turn signals
flash on and off.
Your hazard warning flashers work
no matter what
position your key
is in, and even if the key isn’t in.
To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first
click and release.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won’t work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to
warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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A I
I /! CAUTION:
To
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help avoid injury
to you or others:
Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is
being towed.
Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds.
Never tow with damaged parts not
fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has
been lifted by the tow truck.
Always use separate safety chains on each
side when towing a vehicle.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition
key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight ahead position, with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transmission should be
in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake should
be released.
A CAUTION:
A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
adequately secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle.
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POSITION NAME
1. STOP
2. HTD MIR
3. CTSY
4. GAUGES
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
HAZARD
CRUISE
PWR AUX
CRANK
PARK LPS
AIR BAGS
WIPER
HTR-A/C
CIG LTR
ILLUM
CIRCUITS PROTECTED
StopKHMSL, Stoplamps
Electric Heated Mirrors
Courtesy Lamps, Dome/RDG Lamps, Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors
IP Cluster, DRL Relay, DRL Module, HDLP Switch, Keyless Entry
Illumination, Low Coolant Module, CHIME Module, DRAB Module
Hazard LampdCHIME Module
Cruise Control
Auxiliary Power Outlet, DLC
License Plate Lamp, Parking Lamps, Taillamps, Front Sidemarkers, Glove
Box Ashtray
Air Bags
Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay, HTD Mirror
Cigarette Lighter
IP Cluster, HVAC Controls, RR HVAC Controls, IP Switches, Radio
Illumination, Door Switch Illumination
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POSITION
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
A. B.
NAME
DRL TURN
B/U
RADIO- 1
BRAKE
RADIO-B
TRANS SECURITY/STRG
RR DEFOG
Not Used
RR HVAC
PWR ACCY
CIRCUITS PROTECTED
DRL Relay
Front Turn,
RR Turn, Back-up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
Radio (Ign, Accy), Upfitter Provision Relay
4WAL PCM, ABS, Cruise Control
Radio (Battery), Power Antenna
PRNDL, Automatic Transmission
EVO Steering, Passlock
Rear Window Defog
--
RR HVAC Controls, HIGH, MED, LOW Relays
Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power Seat, Keyless Entry
Illumination Module
PWR WDO Power Windows
~ Fuse amperage levels are imprinted on the fuse panel under the dash.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If
you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have
it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission” in the Index. A fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and
repair if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all hood hinges, hood prop rod pivot, fuel
filler door, rear compartment hinges, latches, locks and
any moving seat hardware. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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