2007 GMC SAVANA climate control

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 13
Safety Belts
............................................ 17
Child Restraints
...................................... 41
Airbag System
........................................ 78
Restraint System Check
......................... 98
Features and Controls
.............................. 101
Keys
..................................................... 102
Doors and Locks
.................................. 108
Windows
............................................... 116
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 119
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
....... 120
Mirrors
.................................................. 134
Storage Areas
...................................... 139Instrument Panel
....................................... 141
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 144
Climate Controls
................................... 159
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 166
Audio System(s)
................................... 187
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 227
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 228
Towing
................................................. 264
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 283
Service
................................................. 286
Fuel
...................................................... 288
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 294
All-Wheel Drive
..................................... 330
2007 GMC Savana Owner ManualM
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will find these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of
a component, gage, or indicator, reference
the following topics:
•Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
•Features and Controls in Section 2
•Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
•Climate Controls in Section 3
•Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
•Audio System(s) in Section 3
•Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 132.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 254.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 129.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 266.
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Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle is
equipped with outside
heated mirrors, they can
be defrosted by
pressing the mirror
button located near the
fan control.
An indicator light in the button will light when the
outside heated mirrors are activated.
Your rear window defogger comes on when the
outside heated mirrors are on. If your vehicle has a
rear window defogger, see “Rear Window
Defogger” inClimate Control System on page 159.
Storage Areas
Your vehicle may have a front storage
compartment. It is located at the center of the
instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open
the compartment, pull up on the latch. The
compartment will open automatically.
Storage compartments may also be included on
the inside of each front door.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 144
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 146
Other Warning Devices............................. 146
Horn.......................................................... 146
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 147
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 149
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 149
Windshield Wipers..................................... 149
Windshield Washer.................................... 150
Cruise Control........................................... 151
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 154
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 155
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 156
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 156
Dome Lamps............................................. 156
Dome Lamp Override................................ 157
Entry Lighting............................................ 157
Exit Lighting.............................................. 157Reading Lamps......................................... 157
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 158
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 158
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 159
Climate Controls......................................... 159
Climate Control System............................. 159
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 162
Rear Heating System................................ 163
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System.................................................. 164
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 166
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 167
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 168
Trip Odometer........................................... 168
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 168
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 169
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 169
Airbag Off Light......................................... 170
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 172
Charging System Light.............................. 174
Section 3 Instrument Panel
141

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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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have this feature. The front
ashtray can be placed in the instrument panel
extension at the center of the instrument panel.
Lift up on the ashtray door to open it.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way
and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back
out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control is used properly. There are two modes to
clear fog or frost from your windshield and
side windows.
Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog
or moisture and warm the passengers. Use
the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the
windshield more quickly. For best results, clear all
snow and ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Turn the knob on the right of the climate control
panel to select the defog or defrost mode.
-(Defog):With this setting, the outside air
comes out of both the floor and defroster outlets.
Adjust the temperature knob for warmer or
cooler air. The air conditioning compressor may
operate in this setting to dehumidify the air.
1(Defrost):This setting operates the defroster.
Most of the air comes out near the windshield,
with some going to the floor outlets and front side
windows. The air conditioning compressor may
operate in this setting to dehumidify the air.
The defog setting is useful for cold weather with
a large number of passengers or very humid
conditions to help keep the windshield clear.
Use defrost to remove fog or ice from the
windshield quickly in extremely cold conditions.
The temperature knob should be in the red area
and the fan control toward high. Do not drive the
vehicle until all the windows are clear.
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