2016 GMC Savana Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
GMC
Model:
Savana
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Safety Belts
12
Airbag On-Off Switch
12
Mirror Adjustment
12
Steering Wheel Adjustment
13
Interior Lighting
14
Exterior Lighting
14
Windshield Wiper/Washer
15
Climate Controls
16
Transmission
17
Vehicle Features
18
Infotainment System
18
Radio(s)
19
Portable Audio Devices
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Cruise Control
21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
21
Parking Assist
21
Power Outlets
21
Performance and Maintenance
22
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
22
Tire Pressure Monitor
22
Engine Oil Life System
23
E85 or FlexFuel
23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
23
Roadside Assistance Program
23
Keys, Doors, and Windows
24
Keys and Locks
24
Keys
24
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
26
Remote Vehicle Start
28
Door Locks
29
Power Door Locks
30
Cargo Door Relocking
30
Delayed Locking
30
Automatic Door Locks
30
Lockout Protection
30
Safety Locks
30
Doors
31
Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)
31
Sliding Door
32
Rear Doors
33
Vehicle Security
34
Immobilizer
34
Immobilizer Operation
34
Exterior Mirrors
35
Convex Mirrors
35
Manual Mirrors
35
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
36
Power Mirrors
36
Heated Mirrors
36
Interior Mirrors
37
Interior Rearview Mirrors
37
Manual Rearview Mirror
37
Windows
37
Manual Windows
37
Power Windows
37
Swing-Out Windows
38
Enhanced Technology Glass
38
Sun Visors
39
Seats and Restraints
40
Head Restraints
40
Front Seats
41
Seat Adjustment
41
Power Seat Adjustment
41
Reclining Seatbacks
41
Rear Seats
43
Safety Belts
46
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
47
Lap-Shoulder Belt
48
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
52
Safety Belt Extender
53
Safety System Check
53
Safety Belt Care
53
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
54
Airbag System
54
Where Are the Airbags?
56
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
58
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
59
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
59
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
60
Airbag On-Off Switch
61
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Airbag System Check
64
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
65
Child Restraints
65
Older Children
65
Infants and Young Children
67
Child Restraint Systems
69
Where to Put the Restraint
71
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
72
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
78
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
79
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
81
Storage
84
Storage Compartments
84
Front Storage
84
Additional Storage Features
84
Cargo Tie-Downs
84
Instruments and Controls
86
Controls
87
Steering Wheel Adjustment
87
Steering Wheel Controls
87
Horn
88
Windshield Wiper/Washer
88
Compass
89
Clock
91
Power Outlets
92
Cigarette Lighter
93
Ashtrays
93
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
93
Instrument Cluster
94
Speedometer
95
Odometer
95
Trip Odometer
95
Fuel Gauge
95
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
96
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
97
Voltmeter Gauge
98
Safety Belt Reminders
98
Airbag Readiness Light
98
Airbag On-Off Light
99
Charging System Light
100
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
101
Brake System Warning Light
102
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
103
Tow/Haul Mode Light
103
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
104
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
104
Tire Pressure Light
104
Engine Oil Pressure Light
105
Low Fuel Warning Light
105
Security Light
106
High-Beam On Light
106
Cruise Control Light
106
Information Displays
106
Driver Information Center (DIC)
106
Vehicle Messages
111
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
111
Brake System Messages
111
Compass Messages
112
Door Ajar Messages
112
Engine Cooling System Messages
112
Engine Oil Messages
113
Engine Power Messages
113
Fuel System Messages
114
Key and Lock Messages
114
Lamp Messages
114
Object Detection System Messages
114
Ride Control System Messages
115
Airbag System Messages
116
Security Messages
116
Service Vehicle Messages
116
Tire Messages
117
Transmission Messages
117
Vehicle Reminder Messages
118
Vehicle Personalization
118
Lighting
124
Exterior Lighting
124
Exterior Lamp Controls
124
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
125
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
125
Flash-to-Pass
125
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
125
Automatic Headlamp System
126
Hazard Warning Flashers
127
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
127
Interior Lighting
128
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
128
Dome Lamps
128
Reading Lamps
129
Lighting Features
129
Entry/Exit Lighting
129
Battery Load Management
129
Battery Power Protection
130
Infotainment System
131
Introduction
131
Infotainment
131
Theft-Deterrent Feature
132
Overview (AM-FM Radio)
132
Overview (Radio with CD/MP3)
134
Operation
135
Radio
137
AM-FM Radio
137
Satellite Radio
138
Radio Reception
139
Fixed Mast Antenna
140
Audio Players
140
CD Player
140
Auxiliary Devices
145
OnStar System
150
Phone
150
Bluetooth
150
Climate Controls
158
Climate Control Systems
158
Rear Heating System
160
Rear Climate Control System
160
Air Vents
163
Driving and Operating
164
Driving Information
165
Distracted Driving
165
Defensive Driving
165
Drunk Driving
165
Control of a Vehicle
166
Braking
166
Steering
166
Off-Road Recovery
167
Loss of Control
167
Driving on Wet Roads
168
Hill and Mountain Roads
169
Winter Driving
169
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
170
Vehicle Load Limits
171
Starting and Operating
175
New Vehicle Break-In
175
Ignition Positions
175
Starting the Engine
177
Fast Idle System
178
Engine Heater
179
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
180
Shifting Into Park
180
Shifting out of Park
181
Parking over Things That Burn
182
Engine Exhaust
182
Running the Vehicle While Parked
183
Automatic Transmission
183
Manual Mode
186
Tow/Haul Mode
187
Brakes
188
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
188
Parking Brake
188
Ride Control Systems
189
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
189
Locking Rear Axle
191
Cruise Control
191
Driver Assistance Systems
194
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
194
Parking Assist
196
Fuel
198
California Fuel Requirements
199
Fuels in Foreign Countries
199
Fuel Additives
199
E85 or FlexFuel
199
Filling the Tank
200
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
202
Trailer Towing
202
General Towing Information
202
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
202
Towing Equipment
209
Conversions and Add-Ons
212
Add-On Electrical Equipment
212
Vehicle Care
213
General Information
214
California Proposition 65 Warning
214
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
214
Accessories and Modifications
214
Vehicle Checks
215
Doing Your Own Service Work
215
Hood
215
Engine Compartment Overview
217
Engine Oil
218
Engine Oil Life System
220
Automatic Transmission Fluid
221
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
224
Cooling System
225
Engine Coolant
226
Engine Overheating
229
Engine Fan
230
Power Steering Fluid
231
Washer Fluid
232
Brakes
232
Brake Fluid
233
Battery - North America
234
Rear Axle
235
Noise Control System
235
Starter Switch Check
237
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
237
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
237
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
238
Wiper Blade Replacement
238
Headlamp Aiming
239
Bulb Replacement
239
Halogen Bulbs
239
Headlamps
239
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
241
Taillamps
242
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
243
License Plate Lamp
243
Replacement Bulbs
243
Electrical System
244
Electrical System Overload
244
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
245
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
245
Floor Console Fuse Block
249
Wheels and Tires
251
Tires
251
All-Season Tires
252
Winter Tires
252
All-Terrain Tires
253
Tire Sidewall Labeling
253
Tire Designations
255
Tire Terminology and Definitions
256
Tire Pressure
259
Tire Pressure Monitor System
260
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
261
Tire Inspection
264
Tire Rotation
264
Dual Tire Rotation
265
When It Is Time for New Tires
266
Buying New Tires
267
Different Size Tires and Wheels
268
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
269
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
270
Wheel Replacement
270
Tire Chains
271
If a Tire Goes Flat
272
Tire Changing
273
Full-Size Spare Tire
281
Jump Starting
281
Jump Starting - North America
281
Towing the Vehicle
284
Recreational Vehicle Towing
285
Appearance Care
286
Exterior Care
286
Interior Care
291
Floor Mats
294
Service and Maintenance
295
General Information
295
Maintenance Schedule
296
Special Application Services
300
Additional Maintenance and Care
301
Recommended Fluids
304
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
304
Maintenance Replacement Parts
305
Maintenance Records
306
Technical Data
307
Vehicle Identification
307
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
307
Service Parts Identification Label
307
Vehicle Data
308
Capacities and Specifications
308
Engine Drive Belt Routing
310
Customer Information
311
Customer Information
311
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
311
Customer Assistance Offices
313
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
313
Online Owner Center
314
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
314
Roadside Assistance Program
315
Scheduling Service Appointments
317
Courtesy Transportation Program
317
Collision Damage Repair
318
Service Publications Ordering Information
320
Radio Frequency Statement
321
Reporting Safety Defects
321
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
321
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
322
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
322
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
322
Event Data Recorders
323
OnStar®
323
Navigation System
324
OnStar
325
OnStar Overview
325
OnStar Services
326
Emergency
326
Security
326
Navigation
326
Connections
327
Diagnostics
329
OnStar Additional Information
329
Index
335
Index_A
335
Index_B
336
Index_C
336
Index_D
337
Index_E
337
Index_F
338
Index_G
339
Index_H
339
Index_I
339
Index_J
339
Index_K
339
Index_L
339
Index_M
340
Index_N
341
Index_O
341
Index_P
341
Index_R
341
Index_S
342
Index_T
343
Index_U
344
Index_V
344
Index_W
344
2016 GMC Savana Overview
Introduction
The 2016 GMC Savana is a versatile full-size van designed to meet the needs of both personal and commercial users. With a rugged build and spacious interior, it serves as an excellent choice for families, tradespeople, and anyone requiring a robust and reliable vehicle. The Savana combines practicality with strong performance, proving to be an asset in a variety of environments.
Powertrains
The 2016 GMC Savana offers a range of powertrains to suit diverse performance requirements. Buyers can choose between a 4.8-liter V8 engine generating 285 horsepower, or an upgraded 6.0-liter V8 that delivers a robust 342 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth shifting and enhanced fuel efficiency. For those who require greater hauling capacity, an optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8 engine is also available, showcasing GMC's commitment to power and durability in challenging conditions.
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Features
The 2016 GMC Savana is packed with both essential and advanced features for comfort and convenience. Standard amenities include air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, and power windows. Optional features such as Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and advanced safety technologies enhance the driving experience, ensuring that occupants remain safe and connected on the road.
Owner's Manual
For new owners, the 2016 GMC Savana's owner's manual serves as an invaluable resource. It provides comprehensive information on the vehicle's operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. The manual ensures owners can maximize the longevity and performance of their Savana while keeping it in optimal condition for everyday use.
User manual download
The GMC Savana owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2016 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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