GMC 2011 GMC Savana User Manual

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GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-17
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-57

GMC 2011 GMC Savana Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	2011 GMC Savana
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, locks, and remote entry systems.

Vehicle Security

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Comprehensive guide on safety belt usage and importance.

Airbag System

Detailed explanation of airbag system operation and safety.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and properly installing child restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Infotainment System

Radio

Detailed operation of AM-FM radio, RDS, and finding stations.

Audio Players

Phone

Bluetooth phone connectivity, voice recognition, and call management.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Essential tips for safe driving, including defensive driving and drunk driving.

Automatic Transmission

Explanation of transmission operation and gear selection.

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

How to use and set cruise control for efficient driving.

Fuel

Guidance on recommended fuel types, E85, and filling the tank.

Towing

Comprehensive guide on towing trailers and vehicles.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Wheels and Tires

Detailed information on tire care, pressure, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Towing

Appearance Care

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Detailed schedule for routine vehicle maintenance.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of specified fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Data