2018 GMC SAVANA ignition

GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11374214) -
2018 - CRC - 2/2/18
302 Service and Maintenance
.Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0261.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0266.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 225.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0290.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0290.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 055.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks. .
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0290.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0239.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0239.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0240.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 240. .
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas
strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0241.
. Lubricate the steering linkage
(greasable joints). See Normal
and Severe Maintenance
Schedules. For severe
commercial use vehicles, see
Special Application Services
0305.

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332 OnStar
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar service plan. Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.
Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say
“Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

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services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot
work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. OnStar services may not
work if the OnStar equipment is not
properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or
software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar services may
not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar—such as
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and
architecture of the vehicle, damage
to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or
jamming —may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 326.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help
with physical disabilities and
medical conditions. Press
Qto help:
. Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs.
. Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to
communicate to deaf,
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
customers while in the vehicle. The
available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle
access to all OnStar services,
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need
to be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Qor
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the vehicle
warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has
been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for
10 days, OnStar can contact
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.

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Index 343
Automatic (cont'd)Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 221, 224
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Auxiliary
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Battery - North America . . . . 236, 284
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 240
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 105 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 171
Bulb Replacement Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . 245
Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 245
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .212, 236, 284,
Back Cover
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 103
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 240
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 69

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346 Index
Fuel (cont'd)Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 108
Requirements, California . . . . . 196
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Fuses
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . 251
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 246
G
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Gauges Engine Coolant
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 299
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Glass, Enhanced Technology . . . . 39
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 123
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 109
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 121
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heater Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 156
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 165
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 186 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154, 156
I
Idle System Fast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 37
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 26
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24