2021 GMC SAVANA Owner's Manual

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With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. SeeOnStar Overview
0 273.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Do not make changes or modifications to
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). This could
void authorization to use this equipment.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0270.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating
range:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
If equipped, the RKE transmitter functions
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the
vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 08.
With Remote Start Shown, Without Similar
Q:Press once to lock all doors. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the parking lamps flash once to indicate
locking has occurred. The horn may chirp when
Qis pressed
again within five seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 086.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. IfKis
pressed again within five seconds, all
remaining doors unlock.
The interior lamps come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the parking
lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. See Vehicle Personalization 086.
j:Press to unlock only the cargo doors.
/:If equipped, pressQand then press
and hold
/for at least four seconds or
until the turn signal lamps flash to start the
engine from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start
0 10. To turn on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 086.
L:Press and release to initiate vehicle
locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than
two seconds to activate the panic alarm. The
turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds
repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns

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off when the ignition is turned on orLis
pressed again. The ignition must be off for
the panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. When the
replacement transmitter is programmed to
the vehicle, all remaining transmitters must
also be programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the new
transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can
have up to four transmitters programmed
to it.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the RKE
transmitter. The transmitter contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter
when it has been exposed to extreme
heat. These surfaces can be hot to the
touch at temperatures above 59 °C (138
°F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the
transmitter.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures. Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a flat head screwdriver.
.Carefully insert the tool into the
notch located along the parting line
of the transmitter. Do not insert the
tool too far. Stop as soon as
resistance is felt.
.Twist the tool until the transmitter is
separated.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.

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3. Insert the new battery, positive sidefacing down. Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote start
feature. This feature allows you to start the
engine from outside the vehicle. It may also
start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning
systems. See Climate Control Systems 0119.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local regulations for
any requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be less while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 08.
/:This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
To start the engine using the remote start
feature:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
Qon the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold
/until the
turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see
the lamps, press and hold
/for at least
four seconds.
When the engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on while
the engine is running. The doors will be
locked.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the
steps if a 10-minute extension is desired.
Remote start can be extended only once.
After entering the vehicle during a remote
start, turn the ignition on to drive the
vehicle.
A maximum of two remote starts or a start
with an extension are allowed between
ignition cycles. If the remote start procedure is used again
before the first 10-minute time frame has
ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately
expire and the second 10-minute time frame
will start.
After the engine has been remote started
two times, or a remote start with an
extension, the ignition must be turned on
and then off before the remote start
procedure can be used again.
To cancel a remote start do any of the
following:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle
and press
/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then off.
The remote vehicle start feature will not
operate if:
.The key is in the ignition.
.The hood is open.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 076.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.

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.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote starts or a start with an
extension have already been provided.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
To turn on or off, see Vehicle Personalization
0 86.
Door Locks
{Warning
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked,
the handle will not open it. The
chance of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear seat belts
properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock the door from the inside, slide the
manual lever on the door down. To unlock
the door, slide the manual lever up.
From the outside, use the key.
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Entry,
seeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 08.
Power Door Locks
If equipped, pressTto lock or unlock the
doors.
When a door is locked, the inside door
handle will not work.
Cargo Door Relocking
If the cargo door is open when the lock
button is pressed on the door or the
RKE transmitter, all doors will lock except
the cargo door. The cargo door will lock
immediately when it is closed or when the
delayed locking feature functions.

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Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock
switch and a door open, the doors will lock
five seconds after the last door is closed. The
horn chirps to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use.
Pressing
eorQon the RKE transmitter
will override the delayed locking feature and
immediately lock all the doors.
This feature will not operate if the key is in
the ignition.
This feature can be programmed using the
Driver Information Center (DIC). See “DELAY
DOOR LOCK” inVehicle Personalization 086.
Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle may have an automatic lock/
unlock feature. This feature can be
programmed using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization
0 86.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking the
key in the vehicle when the key is in the
ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when
either the driver, passenger, or rear door is
open, all the doors will lock and then the
driver door will unlock. This feature does not
include the side cargo door.
If the vehicle has an ambulance package,
this feature is disabled.
Safety Locks
Security locks are located on the front
portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door or
the side sliding door.
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door - Passenger Side.
For the 60/40 side swing-out door, move the
button to the left for the passenger side
door to engage the security feature. Move the button to the right for the
passenger side door to return the door locks
to normal operation.
Side Sliding Door
For the side sliding door, move the button
up to engage the security feature. Move the
button down to return the door locks to
normal operation.
Safety Locks
Security locks are located on the front
portion of the 60/40 side swing-out door or
the side sliding door.

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60/40 Swing-Out Side Door—Passenger Side
For the 60/40 side swing-out door, move the
button to the left for the passenger side
door to engage the security feature.
Move the button to the right for the
passenger side door to return the door locks
to normal operation.Side Sliding Door
For the side sliding door, move the button
up to engage the security feature. Move the
button down to return the door locks to
normal operation.
Doors
Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)
To open the front portion of a 60/40 door
from the outside, pull out on the handle and
open the door.

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To open the front portion of a 60/40 door
from the inside, pull the handle toward you
and push the door open.
To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door
from the outside, pull the handle on the
side of the rear door and pull the door
toward you.
To close the 60/40 side doors, close the rear
door first. Then close the front door. Check
to make sure that both doors are
completely closed.
The swing-out doors have a check strap
assembly in the door frame to keep the
door from opening beyond 90 degrees.
To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close
the door partially, pull the check strap
toward you and then open the door. When
the door is closed, the check strap will
automatically re-engage.Sliding Door
To open the sliding side door from the
outside, pull the handle toward the rear of
the vehicle and slide the door open.
To close the sliding side door from the
outside, use the handle to slide the door
toward the front of the vehicle.
When the door is closed, it will be flush with
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To open the sliding side door from the
inside, pull the handle toward the rear of
the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the
rear of the vehicle.
To close the sliding side door from the
inside, grasp the handle and slide the door
toward the front of the vehicle.
Make sure the door is completely closed
before driving away.
Rear Doors
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To open the rear doors from the outside,
pull the handle toward you to open the
passenger side rear door first.
To open the driver side rear door, pull the
latch release at the inside edge of the door.
To close the rear doors, close the driver side
rear door first. Then close the passenger side
rear door. Check to make sure both doors
are completely closed.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.