2007 GMC SAVANA Owner's Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 162.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 147.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 167.
D. Shift Lever. SeeStarting the Engine on
page 122.
E. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 159.
F. Audio System(s). SeeAudio System(s) on
page 187.
G. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 154.
H. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See “Tow/Haul Mode”
underTowing a Trailer on page 266.I. Rear Heating System (If Equipped). SeeRear
Heating System on page 163.
J. Accessory Power Outlets/Cigarette Lighter. See
Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 158and
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 159.
K. Airbag Off Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch
on page 86.
L. Storage Compartment. SeeStorage Areas on
page 139.
M. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped), Passenger
Airbag Status Indicator, and High-Idle System
(If Equipped). SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 235orPassenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 172.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on
and off.
The hazard warning
flasher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning flashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps flash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the flashers off.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press the horn symbol in the middle of the
steering wheel to sound the horn.
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Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You can also
raise it to the highest level to give your legs more
room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever is located on the lower left side of the
steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
•GTurn and Lane Change Signals.Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 148.
•53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 149.
•Flash-to-Pass Feature. SeeFlash-to-Pass on
page 149.
•NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 149.
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•LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 150.
•ICruise Control.Cruise Control on
page 151.
For information on the exterior lamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 154later in this section.
Turn 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.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.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.
If you move the lever all the way up or down, and
the arrow flashes 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 or a
blown fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 387.
Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a
mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash
of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, move the
turn signal lever to the off position.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
23(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer):To
change the headlamps from low to high beam, pull
the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then
release it.
When the high beams
are on, this light on
the instrument panel
cluster also will be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows you to use your high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you
that you want to pass. It works even if your
headlamps are off.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but
not so far that you hear it click.If your headlamps are off or on low-beam, your
high-beam headlamps will turn on and stay on as
long as you hold the lever toward you and the
high-beam indicator on the instrument panel will
come on. Release the lever to turn the high-beam
headlamps off.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the
band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start,
then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.
If you want more wipes, hold the band on
mist longer.
Delay:You can set the wiper speed for a long or
short delay between wipes. This can be very
useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of
the lever, the shorter the delay.
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d(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the first
solid band past the delay settings position.
For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to
the second solid band past the delay settings.
To stop the wipers, move the band to off position.
a(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
If your blades do become worn or damaged, get
new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will
clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
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Cruise Control
If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain
a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really
help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at
speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will
disengage.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
9(Off):This position turns the system off.
R(On):This position activates the system.
S(Resume/Accelerate):Push the lever to this
symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume
to a previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button to set the speed.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The CRUISE light on the instrument panel
will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, disengages the cruise control. But
you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch from
on to resume/accelerate briefly.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate briefly,
the vehicle will keep going faster until you
release the switch or apply the brake. So unless
you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at
resume/accelerate.
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