2011 GMC SAVANA PASSENGER wiper blades

Black plate (4,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
5-4 Instruments and Controls
Horn
Press the horn symbol in the middle
of the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is
located on the multifunction lever on
the left side of the steering wheel.
Turn the band with
Non it to select
the wiper speed.
8(Mist): Use for a single wipe.
Hold the band on
z, then release.
For several wipes, hold the band on
zlonger.
6(Adjustable Interval Wipes): Use
to adjust the delay time between
wipes. Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
d(Low Speed): Slow wipes.
a(High Speed): Fast wipes.
9(Off):Use to turn the
wipers off.
When driving during the day and the
wipers are activated, the head
lamps automatically turn on after
completing eight wipe cycles.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged blades should
be replaced.
Windshield Washer
The windshield wiper paddle is
located on top of the multifunction
lever.
L(Washer Fluid): Push the
paddle to spray washer fluid on the
windshield. The wipers will clear the
window and then either stop or
return to the preset speed.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.

Black plate (37,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-37
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑3 for more information on
wiper blade inspection.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. To remove the type
with a release clip, do the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position.
2. Press down on the blade
assembly pivot locking tab. Pull
down on the blade assembly to
release it from the wiper
arm hook.
3. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
bottom claws of the blade
assembly. At the notched end,
pull the insert from the blade
assembly. 4. To install the new wiper insert,
slide the notched end last, into
the end with two blade claws.
Then slide the insert all the way
through the blade claws at the
opposite end.
5. Make sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws.
Make sure that all other claws
are properly locked on both
sides of the insert slot.
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull it up
until the pivot locking tab locks
in the hook slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly into the
windshield.

Black plate (93,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint
free cloth or paper towel soaked
with windshield washer fluid or a
mild detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and a
buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking. Replace the wiper blades
if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
.Extreme dusty conditions.
.Sand and salt.
.Heat and sun.
.Snow and ice, without proper
removal.
Aluminum Wheels
Notice:Using strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes,
cleaners, brushes, or cleaners
that contain acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels, could
damage the surface of the
wheel(s). The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Use only approved
cleaners on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels.
Keep the wheels clean using a soft
clean cloth with mild soap and
water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft
clean towel. A wax may then be
applied.
Notice: Using chrome polish on
aluminum wheels could damage
the wheels. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Use chrome polish on
chrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is
similar to the painted surface of the
vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes,
abrasive cleaners, cleaners with
acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes
on them because they could
damage the surface. Do not use
chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Notice:
Driving the vehicle
through an automatic car wash
that has silicone carbide tire
cleaning brushes, could damage
the aluminum or chrome-plated
wheels. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Never drive a vehicle that has
aluminum or chrome-plated
wheels through an automatic car
wash that uses silicone carbide
tire cleaning brushes.

Black plate (9,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Maintenance Replacement Parts
If the vehicle has the Duramax®diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15950115A3097C
Engine Oil Filter 4.3L V6 25010792PF47
4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 89017524PF48
Spark Plugs 4.3L V6 1256838741-101
4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 1262125841-110
Wiper Blades –56.0 cm (22 in) 25949887—