2001 GMC Savana Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
GMC
Model:
Savana
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2001 GMC Savana
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint Systems
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Model Reference
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seats
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Power Seat (Option)
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Reclining Seatbacks
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Rear Seats
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Getting Into the Rear Seats
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Removing the Rear Seat
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Replacing the Rear Seats
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag System
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Infants and Young Children (Except Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)
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Infants and Young Children (Cargo Vans with Passenger Air Bags)
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)
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Where to Put the Restraint (Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models)
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (Option)
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Swing-Out Windows
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks (Option)
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Rear Door Security Lock
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Sliding Side Door (Option)
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60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
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Rear Doors
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Starting Your Gasoline Engine
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Starting Your 8.1L V8 Engine
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Starting Your 4.3L V6, 5.0L V8 or 5.7L V8 Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel (Option)
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane Change Signals
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control (Option)
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Headlamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
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Interior Lamps
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Dome Lamps
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Reading Lamps (Option)
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
121
Outside Mirrors
121
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (Option)
121
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Camper-Type Mirrors (If Equipped)
123
Storage Compartments
124
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray
124
Sun Visors
125
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
125
Accessory Power Outlet
126
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
127
Trip Odometer
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Electronic Road-Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option)
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Light
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Voltmeter
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L Engines and 8.1L California Gasoline Engine)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) (Check Engine Light) (8.1L Gasoline Engine -- Except California)
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Reduced Engine Power
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Oil Pressure Gage
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Security Light
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Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
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Check Gages Light
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Fuel Gage
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Heater Controls
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Heater/Air Conditioning Controls (If Equipped)
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) (If Equipped)
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Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Using RDS
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Tight/Loose Tape Sensor Defeat
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Playing a Compact Disc
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AM-FM Stereo with 6-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Option)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Using RDS Mode
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Adjusting the Speakers Playing a Compact Disc
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Using Song List Mode
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Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Payload
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Trailering Package
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Add-On Equipment
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
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Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
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Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Noise Control System
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Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited
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Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Rear Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
300
Brake Pedal Travel
300
Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
301
Battery
301
Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
302
Headlamps
302
Sealed Beam Headlamp
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Composite Headlamps
303
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
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Sidemarker Lamps
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Taillamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Dual Tire Operation
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
317
Used Replacement Wheels
318
Tire Chains
319
Appearance Care
319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
320
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
320
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
321
Cleaning Vinyl
321
Cleaning Leather
321
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
322
Care of Safety Belts
322
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
322
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
322
Weatherstrips
323
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
323
Washing Your Vehicle
323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
323
Finish Care
324
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
324
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
325
Cleaning Tires
325
Sheet Metal Damage
325
Finish Damage
326
Underbody Maintenance
326
Chemical Paint Spotting
326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
328
Electrical System
329
Add-On Electrical Equipment
329
Headlamp Wiring
329
Windshield Wiper Fuses
329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
330
Engine Compartment Fuse Relay Center
333
Replacement Bulbs
335
Capacities and Specifications
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Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines
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Wheel Nut Torque
337
Cooling System Capacity
337
Crankcase Capacity
338
Fuel Tank Capacity
338
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Replacement Parts
339
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
341
Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Selecting the Right Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition
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Short Trip/City Intervals
344
Long Trip/Highway Definition
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
387
Engine Coolant Level Check
387
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
387
At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
387
Restraint System Check
388
Wiper Blade Check
388
Spare Tire Check
388
Gasoline Engine Only: Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
388
Weatherstrip Lubrication
388
Automatic Transmission Check
388
At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
389
Body Lubrication Service
389
Starter Switch Check
389
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
390
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
390
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
391
Underbody Flushing Service
391
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering and Suspension Inspection
392
Exhaust System Inspection
392
Engine Cooling System Inspection
392
Throttle System Inspection (Gasoline Engine)
393
Rear Axle Service
393
Brake System Inspection
393
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
404
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
404
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
404
Roadside Assistance
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
406
Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
407
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
408
Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
409
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
409
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
410
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
410
2001 GMC Savana Overview
Introduction
The 2001 GMC Savana is a versatile and reliable full-size van designed for both commercial and personal use. With its robust construction and spacious interior, it serves as an ideal choice for families, contractors, and businesses that require ample cargo space and seating. The Savana's contemporary design, smooth handling, and range of configurations make it a standout in the van segment.
Powertrains
The 2001 GMC Savana offers a variety of powertrain options to suit different performance needs. It is available with a 4.3-liter V6 engine that delivers 195 horsepower, providing a solid foundation for city driving and light towing. For those requiring more power, the 5.0-liter V8 and the 5.7-liter V8 engines are also available, producing 255 and 300 horsepower respectively. Both automatic and manual transmission options are offered, allowing owners to customize their driving experience. The vehicle’s rear-wheel-drive configuration ensures dependable traction and handling.
Trims
Features
The 2001 GMC Savana comes equipped with a host of features designed for comfort and practicality. Standard options include air conditioning, dual sliding side doors, and available rear air-conditioning. Higher trims may include leather seating, power accessories, and advanced audio systems. Safety features such as antilock brakes and a reinforced frame provide added peace of mind for both drivers and passengers alike.
Owner’s Manual
The owner's manual for the 2001 GMC Savana provides comprehensive guidance on vehicle operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It includes essential information on routine service schedules, technical specifications, and safety features, empowering owners to maximize the longevity and reliability of their vehicle.
User manual download
The GMC Savana owner manual for the 2001 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2001 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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