2007 GMC SAVANA Owner's Manual

Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Always
connect and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables do
not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or
Remote Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and
Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover
to its original position.
Jumper Cable Removal
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All-Wheel Drive
Lubricant checks in this section also apply to
these vehicles. However, there are two additional
systems that need lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
how often to check the lubricant. SeeScheduled
Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 399.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug
hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add
enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of
the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten
the plug.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 409.
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Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
how often to check the lubricant. SeeScheduled
Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 399.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.If you have the 1500 Series, the proper level is
from 5/8 inch (15 mm) to 1 5/8 inch (40 mm) below
the bottom of the filler plug hole. The proper
level for the 2500 and 3500 Series is from
0 to 1/4 (6 mm) below the bottom of the filler
plug hole. Add only enough fluid to reach
the proper level.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 409.
Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
how often to check the lubricant and when to
change it. SeeScheduled Maintenance (Gasoline
Engine) on page 399.
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How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
If the level is below the
bottom of the filler plug
hole, you may need
to add some lubricant.
When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant
to raise the level to 3/8 inch (10 mm) below the
filler plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 409.
Noise Control System
Tampering with Noise Control
System Prohibited
The following information relates to compliance
with federal noise emission standards for vehicles
with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
more than 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg). The Maintenance
Schedule provides information on maintaining
the noise control system to minimize degradation
of the noise emission control system during
the life of your vehicle. The noise control system
warranty is given in your warranty booklet.
These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
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Federal law prohibits the following acts or the
causing thereof:
1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any
person, other than for purposes of
maintenance, repair or replacement, of any
device or element of design incorporated into
any new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control, prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or
element of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below.
Insulation:
•
Removal of the noise shields or any
underhood insulation.
Engine:
•
Removal or rendering engine speed governor,
if the vehicle has one, inoperative so as to
allow engine speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
Fan and Drive:
•
Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one,
or rendering clutch inoperative.
•Removal of the fan shroud, if the vehicle
has one.
Air Intake:
•
Removal of the air cleaner silencer.
•Modification of the air cleaner.
Exhaust:
•
Removal of the muffler and/or resonator.
•Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust
pipe clamps.
Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) — Diesel
Engine:
•
Removal of the muffler.
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 338.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To remove the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and access the bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 295for more information.
2. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the two pins on the top of the
headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn
the outer pin clockwise and pull it straight
up. To remove the inner pin, turn it
counterclockwise and pull it straight up.
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4. Lift the inboard side of the headlamp to
release the inboard tab from the radiator
support.
5. Lift the outboard side of the headlamp to
release the outboard tab from the radiator
support.
6. Lower the headlamp to allow the vertical
adjustor to clear the tie bar.
7. Turn the headlamp forward and upward to
remove it from the grille.
8. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and
pull it out of the housing.
9. Without removing the headlamp assembly
itself, remove the bulb socket from the back
of the headlamp on the driver’s side.
10. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter
turn to remove it from the socket.
11. On the passenger’s side, turn the bulb
clockwise one turn.12. Install the new bulb into the socket then
reinstall it into the headlamp assembly.
13. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
To replace the front turn signal, sidemarker and/or
parking lamp bulb(s), do the following:
1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip
on the lamp.
2. Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch
the clip. Move the lamp outboard to loosen
the tabs.3. Remove the lamp from the grille.
4. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb
socket while turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb socket from the back of the
lamp assembly.
6. Replace the bulb.
7. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in
the lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) is
located above the rear doors at the center of
the vehicle.
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