GMC 2013 GMC Savana User Manual

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GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Edition - 9/25/12
2013 GMC Savana Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-38
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
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 . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-37
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-57

GMC 2013 GMC Savana Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	2013 GMC Savana
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Proper use, care, and reminders for vehicle safety belts.

Airbag System

How the airbag system works, its components, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for safely installing and using child restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Meanings of various messages displayed by the DIC for vehicle status.

Infotainment System

Operation

Audio Players

Phone

Bluetooth setup, voice commands, and managing phone connections.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of the heating, cooling, and ventilation system.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on safe driving practices, including avoiding distractions.

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Details on operating the six-speed and four-speed automatic transmissions.

Drive Systems

Brakes

Information on the antilock brake system (ABS) and parking brake.

Ride Control Systems

How StabiliTrak and traction control systems work and are controlled.

Cruise Control

Operation and settings for the vehicle's cruise control system.

Object Detection Systems

Fuel

Details on recommended fuel types, octane ratings, and E85 usage.

Towing

Guidelines and tips for towing trailers and disabled vehicles.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Details on tire care, rotation, replacement, and terminology.

Jump Starting

Towing

General information and tips for towing disabled vehicles and recreational towing.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended maintenance intervals and services for normal and severe conditions.

Recommended Fluids

Specifications and part numbers for recommended fluids and lubricants.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Reporting Safety Defects

Roadside Assistance Program

Details on roadside assistance services, coverage, and how to call.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, and Connection services.