2002 GMC Savana Owner's Manual
Year:
2002
Make:
GMC
Model:
Savana
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2002 GMC Savana Owner's Manual
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001
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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
5
Model Reference
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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
71
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
75
Keys
75
Door Locks
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Power Door Locks (Option)
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Rear Door Security Lock
78
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
79
Operation
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
81
Resynchronization
82
Sliding Side Door (Option)
83
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door
85
Rear Doors
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Theft
89
Key in the Ignition
89
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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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
101
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
101
Parking Over Things That Burn
102
Engine Exhaust
103
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
103
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
104
Horn
104
Tilt Wheel (Option)
105
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
105
Turn and Lane Change Signals
106
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
106
Windshield Wipers
107
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
111
Erasing Speed Memory
111
Exterior Lamps
112
Headlamps On Reminder
113
Daytime Running Lamps
113
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
114
Interior Lamps
114
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
114
Dome Lamps
115
Illuminated Entry
115
Reading Lamps (Option)
116
Mirrors
116
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
116
Outside Mirrors
116
Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
117
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
117
Convex Outside Mirror
118
Camper-Type Mirrors (If Equipped)
118
Storage Compartments
120
Cigarette Lighter/Ashtray
120
Sun Visors
121
Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
121
Accessory Power Outlet
122
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
123
Instrument Panel Cluster
124
Speedometer
125
Trip Odometer
126
Electronic Road- Speed Governor (Gasoline Engines) (Option)
126
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
126
Safety Belt Reminder Light
127
Air Bag Readiness Light
127
Charging System Light
128
Voltmeter
129
Brake System Warning Light
130
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
131
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
131
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)
136
Reduced Engine Power
136
Oil Pressure Gage
137
Security Light
138
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
138
Check Gages Light
138
Fuel Gage
139
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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System Controls
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Fan Knob
141
Temperature Knob
141
Fan Knob
143
Temperature Knob
143
Mode Knob
143
Rear Heater (Without Air Conditioning) (If Equipped)
144
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)
144
Air Conditioning
146
Heating
146
Defrosting
146
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
147
Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
149
Setting the Clock for Systems without Radio Data System
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Setting the Clock for Systems with Radio Data System
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AM- FM Stereo
150
Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Radio Messages
153
AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
153
Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
154
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Radio Messages
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Messages
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CD Adapter Kits
158
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
159
Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Radio Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Messages
163
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
163
Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Using RDS
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Finding RDS Stations
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Finding a PTY Preset Station
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RDS Messages
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Radio Messages
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Messages
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AM-FM Stereo with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Programmable Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Using RDS
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Finding a PTY Station
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Setting PTY Preset Stations
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RDS Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc
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Using Song List Mode
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Compact Disc Messages
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Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios (If Equipped)
185
Theft-Deterrent Feature Non-RDS Radios (If Equipped)
185
Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
186
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
189
Chime Level Adjustment (RDS Radios Only)
189
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 Brake System (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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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You're Caught in a Blizzard
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Payload
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Trailering Package
219
Add-On Equipment
219
Towing a Trailer
219
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
221
Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
224
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
225
Hitches
225
Safety Chains
226
Trailer Brakes
226
Driving with a Trailer
227
Following Distance
228
Passing
228
Backing Up
228
Making Turns
228
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
229
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
230
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
233
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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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (8.1L V8 Engine Only)
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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
251
If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
252
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
253
Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking Wheel Nuts
257
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
259
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
270
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
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Gasoline Octane
270
Gasoline Specifications
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California Fuel
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Additives
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Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
272
Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
272
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
275
Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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Noise Control System
278
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited
278
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
279
Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
281
Engine Oil Additives
282
When to Change Engine Oil
283
What to Do with Used Oil
283
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
284
Automatic Transmission Fluid
286
When to Check and Change
286
How to Check
286
Checking the Fluid Level
287
How to Add Fluid
289
Rear Axle
290
When to Check Lubricant
290
How to Check Lubricant
290
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
293
Radiator Pressure Cap
294
Power Steering Fluid
294
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
295
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
295
Windshield Washer Fluid
295
What to Use
295
Adding Washer Fluid
295
Brakes
296
Brake Fluid
296
Checking Brake Fluid
297
What to Add
298
Brake Wear
299
Brake Pedal Travel
300
Brake Adjustment
300
Replacing Brake System Parts
300
Battery
300
Vehicle Storage
301
Bulb Replacement
301
Halogen Bulbs
301
Headlamps
301
Sealed Beam Headlamp Composite Headlamps
302
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
303
Sidemarker Lamps
304
Taillamps
305
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
308
Tires
309
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
310
When to Check
310
How to Check
311
Tire Inspection and Rotation
311
When It s Time for New Tires
313
Dual Tire Operation
313
Buying New Tires
314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
315
Treadwear
315
Traction -- AA, A, B, C
315
Temperature -- A, B, C
316
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
316
Wheel Replacement
317
Used Replacement Wheels
318
Tire Chains
318
Appearance Care
319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
319
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
319
Using Cleaner on Fabric
320
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
320
Cleaning Vinyl
321
Cleaning Leather
321
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
321
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
321
Care of Safety Belts
321
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
322
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
322
Weatherstrips
322
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
323
Washing Your Vehicle
323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
323
Finish Care
323
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
324
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
324
Cleaning Tires
325
Sheet Metal Damage
325
Finish Damage
325
Underbody Maintenance
326
Chemical Paint Spotting
326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
328
Engine Identification
328
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 Block
333
Replacement Bulbs
335
Capacities and Specifications
336
Engine Identification -- Gasoline Engines
336
Wheel Nut Torque
337
Cooling System Capacity
337
Engine Oil Capacity
337
Fuel Tank Capacity
338
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
338
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
339
Replacement Parts
339
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
340
Introduction
341
Your Vehicle and the Environment
341
Maintenance Requirements
341
How This Section is Organized
342
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
343
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
343
Selecting the Right Schedule
343
Scheduled Maintenance
344
Short Trip/City Definition
344
Short Trip/City Intervals
344
Long Trip/Highway Definition
346
Footnotes
372
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
387
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km)
387
At Each Fuel Fill
387
Engine Oil Level Check
387
Engine Coolant Level Check
387
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
387
At Least Once a Month
387
Tire Inflation Check
387
Cassette Deck Service
387
At Least Twice a Year
388
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
389
Automatic Transmission Check
389
At Least Once a Year
389
Key Lock Cylinders Service
389
Body Lubrication Service
389
Starter Switch Check
390
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
390
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
391
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
391
Underbody Flushing Service
391
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
392
Steering and Suspension Inspection
392
Exhaust System Inspection
392
Fuel System Inspection
393
Engine Cooling System Inspection
393
Throttle System Inspection (Gasoline Engine)
393
Rear Axle Service
393
Brake System Inspection
393
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
394
Part E: Maintenance Record
397
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
403
Customer Assistance Offices
403
United States
403
Canada
404
All Overseas Locations
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
405
Canadian Roadside Assistance
406
Courtesy Transportation
407
Plan Ahead When Possible
407
Transportation Options
407
Shuttle Service
407
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
408
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
408
Additional Program Information
408
Warranty Information
409
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
409
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
410
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
410
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
411
Service Manuals
411
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
411
Service Bulletins
411
Owner's Information
411
Current and Past Model Order Forms
411
2002 GMC Savana Overview
Introduction
The 2002 GMC Savana is a versatile full-size van designed for those who require a combination of performance, interior space, and functionality. Renowned for its robust construction and comfortable ride, the Savana is ideal for families, businesses, and anyone seeking a reliable transportation solution. Its design focuses on utility while offering a choice of different configurations to meet a variety of needs.
Powertrains
The 2002 GMC Savana provides a range of powertrains to suit different driving preferences and requirements. Buyers can choose between two powerful engine options: the standard 4.3-liter V6 engine that offers a balance of fuel efficiency and capability, or the more robust 5.7-liter V8 engine, catering to those needing extra power for towing or carrying heavy loads. Both options are paired with a smooth-shifting automatic transmission, ensuring a confident driving experience.
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Features
Equipped with various features aimed at improving comfort and functionality, the 2002 GMC Savana includes optional power windows and locks, air conditioning, and a robust audio system. Safety features such as antilock brakes and optional airbags add an extra layer of security for occupants. Its spacious interior can be configured for passenger or cargo use, making it adaptable for numerous applications.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2002 GMC Savana is an essential resource for new owners, providing detailed information on maintenance, troubleshooting tips, and specifications. It's designed to guide owners in getting the best out of their vehicle while ensuring proper care and longevity of the van, making it an indispensable tool for all Savana drivers.
User manual download
The GMC Savana owner manual for the 2002 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2002 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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