2017 GMC Savana Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
GMC
Model:
Savana
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
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
13
Steering Wheel Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
14
Exterior Lighting
15
Windshield Wiper/Washer
15
Climate Controls
16
Transmission
17
Vehicle Features
18
Infotainment System
18
Radio(s)
18
Satellite Radio
19
Portable Audio Devices
19
Bluetooth®
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Cruise Control
20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
21
Parking Assist
21
Power Outlets
21
Performance and Maintenance
21
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
21
Tire Pressure Monitor
22
Fuel
22
E85 or FlexFuel
22
Engine Oil Life System
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
31
Lockout Protection
31
Safety Locks
31
Doors
32
Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)
32
Sliding Door
33
Rear Doors
33
Vehicle Security
34
Immobilizer
34
Immobilizer Operation
34
Exterior Mirrors
36
Convex Mirrors
36
Manual Mirrors
36
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
36
Power Mirrors
36
Heated Mirrors
37
Interior Mirrors
37
Interior Rearview Mirrors
37
Manual Rearview Mirror
37
Windows
37
Manual Windows
38
Power Windows
38
Swing-Out Windows
38
Enhanced Technology Glass
39
Sun Visors
40
Seats and Restraints
41
Head Restraints
42
Front Seats
42
Seat Adjustment
42
Power Seat Adjustment
42
Reclining Seatbacks
43
Rear Seats
44
Safety Belts
47
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
48
Lap-Shoulder Belt
49
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
54
Safety Belt Extender
54
Safety System Check
55
Safety Belt Care
55
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
55
Airbag System
56
Where Are the Airbags?
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
60
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
61
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
61
Airbag On-Off Switch
63
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Airbag System Check
66
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
67
Child Restraints
67
Older Children
67
Infants and Young Children
69
Child Restraint Systems
71
Where to Put the Restraint
73
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
74
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
80
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
80
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
82
Storage
86
Storage Compartments
86
Front Storage
86
Additional Storage Features
86
Cargo Tie-Downs
86
Instruments and Controls
88
Controls
89
Steering Wheel Adjustment
89
Steering Wheel Controls
89
Horn
90
Windshield Wiper/Washer
90
Compass
91
Clock
93
Power Outlets
93
Cigarette Lighter
95
Ashtrays
95
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
95
Instrument Cluster
96
Speedometer
97
Odometer
97
Trip Odometer
97
Fuel Gauge
97
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
98
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
99
Voltmeter Gauge
100
Safety Belt Reminders
100
Airbag Readiness Light
100
Airbag On-Off Light
101
Charging System Light
102
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
103
Brake System Warning Light
105
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
105
Tow/Haul Mode Light
106
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
106
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
106
Tire Pressure Light
107
Engine Oil Pressure Light
107
Low Fuel Warning Light
108
Security Light
108
High-Beam On Light
108
Cruise Control Light
108
Information Displays
109
Driver Information Center (DIC)
109
Vehicle Messages
113
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
113
Brake System Messages
113
Compass Messages
114
Door Ajar Messages
114
Engine Cooling System Messages
114
Engine Oil Messages
115
Engine Power Messages
115
Fuel System Messages
116
Key and Lock Messages
116
Lamp Messages
116
Object Detection System Messages
116
Ride Control System Messages
117
Airbag System Messages
118
Security Messages
118
Service Vehicle Messages
118
Tire Messages
119
Transmission Messages
119
Vehicle Reminder Messages
120
Vehicle Personalization
120
Lighting
126
Exterior Lighting
126
Exterior Lamp Controls
126
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
127
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
127
Flash-to-Pass
127
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
127
Automatic Headlamp System
128
Hazard Warning Flashers
129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
129
Interior Lighting
130
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
130
Dome Lamps
130
Reading Lamps
131
Lighting Features
131
Entry/Exit Lighting
131
Battery Load Management
131
Battery Power Protection
132
Infotainment System
133
Introduction
133
Infotainment
133
Theft-Deterrent Feature
134
Overview (AM-FM Radio)
134
Overview (Radio with CD/MP3)
136
Operation
137
Radio
139
AM-FM Radio
139
Satellite Radio
140
Radio Reception
141
Multi-Band Antenna
142
Audio Players
142
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
142
CD Player
142
Auxiliary Devices
147
OnStar System
152
Phone
152
Bluetooth
152
Climate Controls
160
Climate Control Systems
160
Rear Heating System
162
Rear Climate Control System
162
Air Vents
165
Maintenance
165
Service
165
Driving and Operating
166
Driving Information
167
Distracted Driving
167
Defensive Driving
167
Drunk Driving
168
Control of a Vehicle
168
Braking
168
Steering
168
Off-Road Recovery
169
Loss of Control
169
Driving on Wet Roads
170
Hill and Mountain Roads
171
Winter Driving
171
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
173
Vehicle Load Limits
173
Starting and Operating
177
New Vehicle Break-In
177
Ignition Positions
177
Starting the Engine
179
Fast Idle System
180
Engine Heater
181
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
182
Shifting Into Park
182
Shifting out of Park
183
Parking over Things That Burn
184
Engine Exhaust
184
Running the Vehicle While Parked
185
Automatic Transmission
185
Manual Mode
188
Tow/Haul Mode
189
Brakes
190
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
190
Parking Brake
191
Ride Control Systems
191
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
191
Locking Rear Axle
193
Cruise Control
193
Driver Assistance Systems
196
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
196
Parking Assist
198
Fuel
200
California Fuel Requirements
200
Fuels in Foreign Countries
201
Fuel Additives
201
E85 or FlexFuel
201
Filling the Tank
202
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
203
Trailer Towing
204
General Towing Information
204
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
204
Towing Equipment
212
Conversions and Add-Ons
214
Add-On Electrical Equipment
214
Vehicle Care
216
General Information
217
California Proposition 65 Warning
217
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
217
Accessories and Modifications
218
Vehicle Checks
218
Doing Your Own Service Work
218
Hood
219
Engine Compartment Overview
220
Engine Oil
221
Engine Oil Life System
223
Automatic Transmission Fluid
224
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
227
Cooling System
228
Engine Coolant
229
Engine Overheating
232
Engine Fan
233
Power Steering Fluid
234
Washer Fluid
235
Brakes
235
Brake Fluid
236
Battery - North America
237
Rear Axle
238
Noise Control System
239
Starter Switch Check
240
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
240
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
241
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
241
Wiper Blade Replacement
241
Headlamp Aiming
242
Bulb Replacement
242
Halogen Bulbs
242
Headlamps
243
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
244
Taillamps
245
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
246
License Plate Lamp
246
Replacement Bulbs
247
Electrical System
247
Electrical System Overload
247
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
248
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
248
Floor Console Fuse Block
251
Wheels and Tires
254
Tires
254
All-Season Tires
255
Winter Tires
255
All-Terrain Tires
255
Tire Sidewall Labeling
256
Tire Designations
258
Tire Terminology and Definitions
259
Tire Pressure
262
Tire Pressure Monitor System
263
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
264
Tire Inspection
267
Tire Rotation
268
Dual Tire Rotation
269
When It Is Time for New Tires
269
Buying New Tires
270
Different Size Tires and Wheels
272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
272
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
274
Wheel Replacement
274
Tire Chains
275
If a Tire Goes Flat
275
Tire Changing
277
Full-Size Spare Tire
284
Jump Starting
284
Jump Starting - North America
284
Towing the Vehicle
288
Recreational Vehicle Towing
288
Appearance Care
290
Exterior Care
290
Interior Care
295
Floor Mats
298
Service and Maintenance
299
General Information
299
Maintenance Schedule
300
Special Application Services
305
Additional Maintenance and Care
305
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
308
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
308
Maintenance Replacement Parts
309
Maintenance Records
310
Technical Data
311
Vehicle Identification
311
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
311
Service Parts Identification Label
311
Vehicle Data
312
Capacities and Specifications
312
Engine Drive Belt Routing
314
Customer Information
315
Customer Information
315
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
315
Customer Assistance Offices
317
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
318
Online Owner Center
318
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
319
Roadside Assistance Program
319
Scheduling Service Appointments
321
Courtesy Transportation Program
321
Collision Damage Repair
322
Service Publications Ordering Information
324
Radio Frequency Statement
325
Reporting Safety Defects
326
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
326
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
326
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
326
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
327
Event Data Recorders
327
OnStar®
328
Infotainment System
328
OnStar
329
OnStar Overview
329
OnStar Services
330
Emergency
330
Security
330
Navigation
331
Connections
331
Diagnostics
333
OnStar Additional Information
334
Index
339
Index_A
339
Index_B
340
Index_C
340
Index_D
341
Index_E
342
Index_F
342
Index_G
343
Index_H
343
Index_I
343
Index_J
343
Index_K
343
Index_L
343
Index_M
344
Index_N
345
Index_O
345
Index_P
345
Index_R
345
Index_S
346
Index_T
347
Index_U
348
Index_V
348
Index_W
348
2017 GMC Savana Overview
Introduction
The 2017 GMC Savana is a versatile and rugged full-size van designed to meet the diverse needs of both individuals and businesses. Known for its spacious interior and robust performance, the Savana stands out as an ideal solution for families, contractors, and fleet operators alike. With its combination of practicality, comfort, and reliability, this van is built to handle everything from daily commutes to heavy-duty hauling.
Powertrains
The 2017 GMC Savana offers two powerful engine options to suit various driving preferences and performance needs. The base model features a sturdy 4.8-liter V8 engine, generating 285 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, providing a balanced blend of power and fuel efficiency. For those requiring extra capability, an available 6.0-liter V8 engine delivers 342 horsepower and 373 lb-ft of torque, ensuring that the Savana can tackle even the most demanding tasks with ease. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, enhancing the driving experience with seamless shifting.
Trims
The Savana comes in several trims including the Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, each configured to meet various functionality preferences. Customers can choose between passenger and cargo van configurations, allowing for both people transport and ample storage space. Each trim balances performance with comfort, making the Savana suitable for families, businesses, or organized travel.
Features
The 2017 GMC Savana is equipped with a host of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard features include an intuitive infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and optional navigation. Safety is prioritized with available rear park assist, a rearview camera, and stability control. Additionally, the spacious interior can accommodate multiple seating configurations, catering to diverse passenger and cargo needs.
Owners Manual
The owner’s manual for the 2017 GMC Savana provides comprehensive guidance on the vehicle's operation and maintenance. It offers detailed information on features, performance specifications, and recommended upkeep procedures, ensuring that owners can maximize their Savana’s lifespan and capabilities. The manual also includes troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and contact details for GMC's customer support for added convenience.
User manual download
The GMC Savana owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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