2010 GMC SAVANA PASSENGER key

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
•The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only
when the shift lever is in P (Park).
•The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{WARNING:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the 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 the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the
regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held
by the parking brake only.
•To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park).
Then release the parking brake followed by
the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a
gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see
the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX
®
Diesel manual.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 6-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-28.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®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.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Wheel
BearingsWheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2,
Category GC or GC-LB
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344,
in Canada 993037).
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Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio
frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with
RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of these systems by
other than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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E
E85 Fuel......................................................... 6-8
EDR .............................................................8-16
Electrical Equipment, Add-On..........................6-104
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-106
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................6-104
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................6-104
Headlamp Wiring.......................................6-104
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................6-104
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-20
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................3-20
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-31
Compartment Overview................................6-14
Coolant......................................................6-28
Coolant Heater............................................3-25
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................4-30
Cooling System...........................................6-26
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-14
Exhaust.....................................................3-38Engine (cont.)
Fan Noise..................................................6-34
Fast Idle System.........................................3-25
Oil .............................................................6-15
Overheating................................................6-33
Starting......................................................3-23
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-18
Enhanced Technology Glass.............................3-19
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................4-13
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................2-29
Exterior Lamps................................................. 4-9
F
Fast Idle System............................................3-25
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-19
Finish Damage.............................................6-102
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................4-78
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-79
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Headlamps (cont.)
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking
Lamps ....................................................6-51
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-11
Heater...........................................................4-15
Engine Coolant...........................................3-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-36
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-12
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-13
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-12
Release.....................................................6-13
Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................2-15
I
Ignition Positions.............................................3-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............2-33
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................6-63
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................4-12
Cluster.......................................................4-21
Introduction...................................................... 7-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................6-41
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System................................... 3-4
Keyless Entry System....................................... 3-4
Keys............................................................... 3-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-56
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL)................................4-11
Dome ........................................................4-12
Dome Lamp Override...................................4-13
License Plate..............................................6-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................4-31
Reading.....................................................4-13
Taillamps....................................................6-52
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................2-24
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................2-42
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Passenger Sensing System..............................2-72
Passing........................................................... 5-9
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............3-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................3-20
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 3-9
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................3-23
Seat ............................................................ 2-3
Steering Fluid.............................................6-35
Windows....................................................3-17
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................2-29
Privacy..........................................................8-16
Navigation System.......................................8-17
OnStar .......................................................8-17
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).............8-18
Program
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 8-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................3-10
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 6-4
R
Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID).....................................8-18
Statement...................................................8-18
Radio(s)........................................................4-62
Radios
Reception...................................................4-77
Setting the Clock.........................................4-60
Theft-Deterrent............................................4-76
Reading Lamps..............................................4-13
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........4-19
Rear Axle......................................................6-46
Locking........................................................ 5-7
Rear Door Security Locks................................3-11
Rear Doors....................................................3-15
Rear Heating System......................................4-18
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 2-6
Rearview Mirrors.............................................3-40
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 2-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-11
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Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-22
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 8-6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 3-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 3-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................6-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................6-81
Replacement Bulbs.........................................6-53
Replacement Parts
Maintenance...............................................7-13
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-14
General Motors...........................................8-14
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................2-79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................2-80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................3-23
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................5-16
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................3-39S
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................6-99
Extender....................................................2-29
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................2-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................2-24
Reminders..................................................4-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................2-10
Use During Pregnancy.................................2-29
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government..................................8-14
General Motors...........................................8-14
U.S. Government.........................................8-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 7-3
Scheduling Appointments................................... 8-9
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 2-2
Power Seat.................................................. 2-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 2-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 2-4
Secondary Latch System.................................6-92
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T
Taillamps.......................................................6-52
Tampering with Noise Control System
Prohibited...................................................6-47
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-5
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................4-76
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................3-20
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............3-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................3-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 4-3
Time, Setting..................................................4-60
Tires.............................................................6-55
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................6-101
Buying New Tires........................................6-73
Chains.......................................................6-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................6-80
Cleaning...................................................6-102
Different Size..............................................6-74
Dual Tire Operation.....................................6-64
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-79
Inflation - Tire Pressure................................6-63
Inspection and Rotation................................6-69
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-85
Pressure Light.............................................4-30
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-66
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-65Tires (cont.)
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-81
Secondary Latch System..............................6-92
Sidewall Labeling.........................................6-56
Spare Tire..................................................6-96
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-94
Terminology and Definitions...........................6-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-75
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-76
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-72
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................3-33
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................4-36
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-22
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-26
Your Vehicle
...............................................5-22
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 5-5
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................6-20, 6-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic............3-26, 3-31
Transportation Program, Courtesy....................... 8-9
Trip Odometer................................................4-22
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 4-4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 4-4
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