2011 GMC SAVANA PASSENGER radio

Black plate (12,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑16 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized
Automotive Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft
deterrent system. The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from the
ignition.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The security light will come on if
there is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system.
When the PASS-Key III+ system
senses that someone is using the
wrong key, it shuts down the
vehicle's starter and fuel systems.
The starter will not work and fuel will
stop being delivered to the engine.
Anyone using a trial-and-error
method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high
number of electrical key codes.
If the engine does not start and the
security message comes on, the
key may have a damaged
transponder. Turn the ignition off
and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the
instrument panel PASS KEY fuse.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be faulty. See your
dealer or a locksmith who can
service the PASS-Key III+ to have a
new key made. See
Fuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 10‑44.

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
For vehicles with a tilt steering
wheel, the lever is located on the
left side of the steering column.
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever to move thesteering wheel up or down into a
comfortable position.
2. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
If available, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
See
Cruise Control on page 9‑39 for
more information on other steering
wheel control.
worc/x(Next/Previous):
Press to select preset or favorite
radio stations, select tracks on a
CD, or navigate an iPod
®or USB
device.
Radio
To select preset or favorite radio
stations:
Press and release
worc/xto
go to the next or previous radio
station stored as a preset or
favorite.
CD
To select tracks on a CD:
Press and release
worc/xto
go to the next or previous track.

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Instruments and Controls 5-3
Selecting Tracks on an iPod or
USB Device
1. Press and hold
worc/x
while listening to a song until the
contents of the current folder
display on the radio display.
2. Press and release
worc/x
to scroll up or down the list, then
press and hold
w, or press¨to
play the highlighted track.
Navigating Folders on an iPod or
USB Device
1. Press and hold
worc/x
while listening to a song until the
contents of the current folder
display on the radio display.
2. Press and hold
c/xto go
back to the previous folder list. 3. Press and release
worc/x
to scroll up or down the list.
.To select a folder, press
and hold
w, or press¨
when the folder is
highlighted.
.To go back further in the
folder list, press and hold
c/x.
b/g(Mute/Push to Talk):
Press
to silence the vehicle speakers only.
Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth or
OnStar
®systems, press and hold
for longer than two seconds to
interact with those systems. See
Bluetooth on page 7‑23 and the
OnStar Owner's Guide for more
information.
c/x(End): Press to reject an
incoming call, or end a current call. SRCE (Source/Voice
Recognition):
Press to switch
between the radio and CD, and for
equipped vehicles, the front
auxiliary.
¨(Seek): Press to go to the next
radio station while in AM,
FM, or XM™.
For vehicles with a CD Player or
USB port:
Press
¨to go to the next track or
chapter while sourced to the CD.
Press
¨to select a track or a folder
when navigating folders on an iPod
or USB device.
While listening to a CD, press and
hold
¨to quickly move forward
through the tracks. Release to stop
on the desired track.
+
e−e(Volume): Press to
increase or to decrease the volume.

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Instruments and Controls 5-7
Clock
AM/FM Radio with Optional CD
Player
If the vehicle has an AM/FM radio
with an optional CD player, it has a
Hbutton for setting the time. With
these types of radios, the clock can
be set with either the radio turned
on or off.
Set the time by following these
steps:
1. Press
Huntil the hour begins
flashing on display. Press this
button a second time and the
minutes begin flashing on
display.
Press
Ha third time and the
12HR or 24HR time format
begins flashing. 2. While either the hour or the
minutes are flashing, turn the
fknob, located on the upper
right side of the radio, clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the time. While the
12HR or 24HR time format is
flashing, turn the
fknob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
select the default time settings.
3. Press
Hagain until the clock
display stops flashing to set the
currently displayed time;
otherwise, the flashing stops
after five seconds and the
current time displayed is
automatically set.
MP3 Radio with a Single CD
Player
If the vehicle has a radio with a
single CD (MP3) player, the radio
has a
Hbutton for setting the time
and date. To set the time and date, follow the
instructions:
1. Press
Hand the HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month,
day, and year) displays.
2. Press the softkey located under any one of the tabs that you
want to change. Every time the
softkey is pressed again, the
time or the date if selected,
increases by one.
Another way to increase the time
or date, is to press
¨SEEK or
\FWD (forward).
3. To decrease, press
©SEEK or
sREV. You can also turn thefknob, located on the upper
right side of the radio, to adjust
the selected setting.

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5-8 Instruments and Controls
Changing the Time and Date
Default Settings
You can change the time default
setting from 12 hours to 24 hours or
change the date default setting from
month/day/year to day/month/year.
To change the time or date default
settings, follow these instructions:
1. Press
Hand then the softkey
located under the forward arrow
that is currently displayed on the
radio screen until the time
12H (hour) and 24H (hour), and
the date MM/DD (month and
day) and DD/MM (day and
month) are displayed.
2. Press the softkey located under the desired option.
3. Press
Hagain to apply the
selected default, or let the
screen time out.
MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD
Player
If the vehicle has a radio with a
six-disc CD player, the radio has a
MENU button instead of
Hto set
the time and date.
To set the time and date, follow
these instructions:
1. Press the MENU button. Once
the
Hoption displays, press the
softkey located under that tab.
The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY
(hour, minute, month, day, and
year) displays.
2. Press the softkey located under any one of the tabs to change.
Every time the softkey is
pressed again, the time or the
date if selected, increases
by one.
Another way to increase the time
or date, is to press
¨SEEK or
\FWD (forward). 3. To decrease, press
©SEEK or
sREV, or turn thefknob,
located on the upper right side of
the radio, to adjust the selected
setting.
Changing the Time and Date
Default Settings
To change the time default setting
from 12 hours to 24 hours or change
the date default setting from month/
day/year to day/month/year.
To change the time or date default
settings, follow these instructions:
1. Press the MENU button. Once
the
Hoption displays, press the
softkey located under the
forward arrow that is currently
displayed on the radio screen
until the 12H (hour) and
24H (hour), and the date MM/DD
(month and day) and DD/MM
(day and month) displays.

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5-20 Instruments and Controls
Charging System Light
This light comes on briefly when the
ignition key is turned to START, but
the engine is not running, as a
check to show it is working.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
The light should go out once the
engine starts. If it stays on,
or comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the
charging system. A charging system
message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) can also appear. See
Battery Voltage and Charging
Messages on page 5‑32for moreinformation. This light could indicate
that there are problems with a
generator drive belt, or that there is
an electrical problem. Have it
checked right away. If the vehicle
must be driven a short distance with
the light on, turn off accessories,
such as the radio and air
conditioner.
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition, and emission
control systems. It ensures that
emissions are at acceptable levels
for the life of the vehicle, helping to
produce a cleaner environment.
This light should come on when the
ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show it is
working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on and stays on while the
engine is running, this indicates that
there is an OBD II problem and
service is required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by
the system before any problem is
apparent. Being aware of the light
can prevent more serious damage
to the vehicle. This system assists
the service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.

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Lighting 6-3
Flash-to-Pass
This feature is used to signal to the
vehicle ahead that you want
to pass.
If the headlamps are off or in the
low‐beam position, pull the turn
signal lever toward you to
momentarily switch to high‐beams.
Release the lever to turn the
high-beam headlamps off.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of the vehicle during the day.
Fully functional daytime running
lamps are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.The DRL system comes on in
daylight when the following
conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamps control is in
the AUTO position.
.The shift lever is not in P (Park).
.The light sensor determines it is
daytime.
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,
sidemarker, instrument panel and
other lamps will not be on.
The automatic headlamp system
automatically switches from DRL to
the headlamps depending on the
darkness of the surroundings.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior
lamp control to
Oand then release
it. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the transmission must be in the
P (Park) position, before the DRL
can be turned off.
Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside and
the headlamp switch is in AUTO,
the automatic headlamp system
turns on the headlamps, along with
the taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps, roof marker lamps, and the
instrument panel lights. The radio
lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp
system, turn the exterior lamps
switch to the off position and then
release. For vehicles first sold in
Canada, the transmission must be
in the P (Park) position, before the
automatic headlamp system can be
turned off.

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Lighting 6-5
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
G:An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster flashes in the direction
of the turn or lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all
the way up or down.
To signal a lane change, raise
or lower the lever until the arrow
starts to flash. The turn signal
automatically flashes three times
and if the tow‐haul mode is active it
flashes six times. Holding the turn
signal lever for more than
one second causes the turn signals
to flash continually until the lever is
released. The lever returns to its starting
position when released.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb
may be burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb
is not burned out, check the fuse.
See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 10‑44.Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for more
than 1.2 km (3/4 mi), a chime
sounds at each flash of the turn
signal and the message TURN
SIGNAL ON also appears in the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Lamp Messages on page 5‑36. To
turn off the chime and message,
move the turn signal lever to the off
position.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The knob for this feature is located
to the left of the steering column.
D(Instrument Panel Lights):
Push the knob to extend and then
turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to brighten or dim the instrument
panel lights and the radio display.
This only works if the headlamps or
parking lamps are on.