2022 GMC SAVANA warning

GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15555961) -
2022 - CRC - 4/14/22
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Rear Doors
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.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.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the side door/rear doors and the
hood. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, press the
inside
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm. Pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter
a second time will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the alarm
system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key or the manual
door lock.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, side door, rear door, or the
hood is opened without first disarming the
system. When the alarm is activated, the
turn signals flash and the horn sounds for
about 30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.

GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-15555961) -
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It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to
learn the transponder value of a new or
replacement key. Up to eight keys may be
programmed for the vehicle. This procedure
is for learning additional keys only. If all the
currently programmed keys are lost or do
not operate, you must see your dealer or a
locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to
have keys made and programmed to the
system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can
service PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank
that is cut exactly as the ignition key that
operates the system.
To program the new key:1. Verify the new key has
1stamped
on it.
2. Insert the original, already programmed key into the ignition lock cylinder and
start the engine. If the engine will not
start, see your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the ignition off and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn the ignition on within 10 seconds of
removing the previous key. The security light will turn off once the
key has been programmed. It may not
be apparent that the security light went
on due to how quickly the key is
programmed.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 if additional keys are to be programmed.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key III+ key,
see your dealer or a locksmith who can
service PASS-Key III+ to have a new
key made.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms
or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in
the vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the next lane, you could hit a vehicle
that is driving next to you. Check the
inside mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes. If equipped, the lower portion of the driver
and passenger side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat. The
convex mirror can be adjusted manually to
the driver preferred position for better
vision.
Manual Mirrors
Adjust the mirrors by moving the mirror up
and down and left and right.
The mirrors can be manually folded
in or out.
On the lower portion of each mirror is an
auxiliary convex mirror. A convex mirror's
surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver seat. The auxiliary convex mirrors
can be adjusted manually by moving the
mirror.

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2022 - CRC - 4/14/22
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Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime use and
pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid
glare of the headlamps from behind.
Backup Video Manual Mirror
If equipped, this manual dimming mirror
provides a camera view of the area behind
the vehicle. The video display feature comes
on when the vehicle is shifted in R (Reverse),
and turns off when the vehicle is shifted out
of R (Reverse).
Troubleshooting
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse) and a blue
screen is displayed in the mirror and then
the display shuts off, see your dealer for
service.
SeeRear Vision Camera (RVC) 0147.
Windows
{
Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
Manual Windows
Operate the manual windows by turning the
hand crank on each door to raise or lower
the side door windows.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle
with children. See Keys06.
If equipped, power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0133.
Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.

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Rear Windows
Rear Side Door Windows (Cargo
Van Only)
{Warning
The vehicle may have a partition behind
the front seats or vertical metal panels
on the inside of the rear side door
windows. These are part of the occupant
protection system. Do not remove them.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun
visors. You can also swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have visor vanity mirrors,
with or without lamps. Lift the mirror cover
to turn the lamps on, if equipped.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . 29
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . 35
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 40
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 41
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 41 What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Head Restraints
On vehicles with factory installed seats, the
front seats have built-in head restraints that
are not adjustable in the outboard seating
positions.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you
try to adjust a driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat
only when the vehicle is not moving.

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To adjust the seat:1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.
Power Seat Adjustment
{Warning
The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate the
power seats and be injured. Never leave
children alone in the vehicle.
To adjust a power seat, if available, use the
controls on the front of the seat:
.Move the center knob to the right or left
to move the seat forward or rearward.
.Move the center knob up or down to
raise or lower the seat.
.Move the right or left lever up or down
to raise or lower the front or rear of the
seat cushion.
Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on
the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of the seat.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to
lock the seatback in place.

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3. Push and pull on the seatback to makesure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the upright
position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the seat belts
cannot do their job.
The shoulder belt will not be against
your body. Instead, it will be in front of
you. In a crash, you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over your
abdomen. The belt forces would be there,
not at your pelvic bones. This could cause
serious internal injuries.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
For proper protection when the vehicle is
in motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit well back in the seat and wear
the seat belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the
vehicle is moving.
Rear Seats
Removing the Rear Seat
Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the
lap-shoulder belts on the bench seat to be
removed.
1. To do this, press the tip of a key intothe release hole of the seat belt buckle
while pulling up on the seat belt.
2. Locate the pins. On a three-passenger seat there are
two pins on the inboard sides of the rear
seats.

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8. For the second and third row seats, stowthe seat belt latch by attaching the clip
on the seat belt latch to the trim just
inside the side door.
For the last row of seats, stow the seat
belt latch plate on the clip at the
window trim. Roll the mini-latch into the
seat belt webbing and then hook the
seat belt latch plate on the clip.
Reinstalling the Rear Seats
{Warning
A seat that is not locked into place
properly can move around in a collision
or sudden stop. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat
into place properly when installing it.
{Warning
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that
the seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted. 1. Position the seat into the open slots in
both rails. Push the seat forward in the
rail, hooking both seat bases onto the
pins inside of the rails.
2. Locate the hole in the rail to install the locking pins at the rear of the seat base.
If the vehicle is equipped with a vinyl
floor covering, pull the flap that has
been cut into the vinyl.
3. Insert the locking pins into the seat base and push the seat to line up the pins
with the base.
On a three-passenger seat, the pin with
the black cap marked “R”must be
installed on the right side and the pin
with the gray cap marked “L”must be
installed on the left side.
On a four-passenger seat, the pins
marked “R”must be installed on the half
of the seat on the right side. The pins
marked “L”must be installed on the half
of the seat on the left side.