2007 GMC SAVANA brake

At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 128.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 128.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
•The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
•The ignition key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be
damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
•To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
•To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with
a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel
engine, see the maintenance schedule section in
the DURAMAX
®Diesel Engine Supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number, or specification may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil (Gasoline
Engine) on page 297.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 306.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,
has a number of sophisticated computer systems
that monitor and control several aspects of the
vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board
vehicle computers to monitor emission control
components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor
conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help
the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving
situations. Some information may be stored during
regular operations to facilitate repair of detected
malfunctions; other information is stored only
in a crash event by computer systems,
such as those commonly called event data
recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
in your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,
including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and
lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This
information has been used to improve vehicle
crash performance and may be used to improve
crash performance of future vehicles and
driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many
airplanes, these on-board systems do not
record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle
occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is
needed and access to the vehicle or the device
that stores the data is required. GM will not access
information about a crash event or share it with
others other than:
•with the consent of the vehicle owner or,
if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of
the lessee,
•in response to an official request of police or
similar government office,
•as part of GM’s defense of litigation through
the discovery process, or
•as required by law.
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair
service procedures, adjustments, and
specifications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service
of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from
Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee
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A
Accessories and Modifications..................... 286
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 158
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 97
Additives, Fuel............................................ 289
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 387
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 302
Air Conditioning........................................... 159
Airbag
Off Light.................................................. 170
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 172
Readiness Light....................................... 169
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 430
Airbag System............................................... 78
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 97
Airbag Off Switch....................................... 86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 84
Passenger Sensing System....................... 89
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 96
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?.................. 84Airbag System (cont.)
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inflates?...................................... 84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?................. 82
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 80
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 330
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 238
AM-FM Radio.............................................. 189
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 226
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 233
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 176
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 382
Care of Safety Belts................................ 380
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 384
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 381
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 377
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 378
Finish Care.............................................. 381
Finish Damage......................................... 383
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 379
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 383
Tires........................................................ 383
Underbody Maintenance........................... 384
439

Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 385
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 380
Weatherstrips........................................... 380
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 382
Ashtray(s).................................................... 159
Audio System(s).......................................... 187
AM-FM Radio.......................................... 189
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.......... 224
Care of Your CD Player........................... 226
Care of Your CDs.................................... 226
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 226
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 226
Radio with Cassette and CD.................... 198
Radio with CD......................................... 192
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 211
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................. 189
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................. 188
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 223
Understanding Radio Reception............... 224
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 303
Operation................................................. 125B
Battery........................................................ 323
Run-Down Protection............................... 158
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 250
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 233
Emergencies............................................ 235
Parking.................................................... 128
System Warning Light.............................. 175
Brakes........................................................ 319
Braking....................................................... 232
Braking in Emergencies............................... 235
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 120
Bulb Replacement....................................... 334
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL).............................................. 336
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps..................................... 336
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 334
Headlamps............................................... 334
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 338
Taillamps.................................................. 337
Buying New Tires........................................ 353
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LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 54
Light
Airbag Off................................................ 170
Airbag Readiness..................................... 169
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 176
Brake System Warning............................. 175
Change Engine Oil................................... 183
Charging System..................................... 174
Check Gages Warning............................. 185
Cruise Control.......................................... 184
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 185
Highbeam On.......................................... 185
Malfunction Indicator................................ 178
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 172
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 169
Reduced Engine Power............................ 184
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 168
Security................................................... 183
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 177
StabiliTrak®Not Ready............................. 177
Tow/Haul Mode........................................ 185
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 157
Exit.......................................................... 157Loading Your Vehicle................................... 259
Locking Rear Axle....................................... 235
Lockout Protection....................................... 110
Locks
Cargo Door Relocking.............................. 109
Door........................................................ 108
Lockout Protection................................... 110
Power Door............................................. 109
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 110
Loss of Control........................................... 243
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 402
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 406
At Least Once a Month............................ 406
At Least Once a Year.............................. 407
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).................. 406
Introduction.............................................. 396
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 403
Maintenance Record................................ 413
Maintenance Requirements...................... 396
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 411
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