2021 GMC Savana Owner's Manual
Year:
2021
Make:
GMC
Model:
Savana
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
3
Keys
7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
9
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Door Locks
12
Power Door Locks
12
Cargo Door Relocking
12
Delayed Locking
13
Automatic Door Locks
13
Lockout Protection
13
Safety Locks
13
Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out)
14
Sliding Door
15
Vehicle Alarm System
16
Immobilizer
17
Convex Mirrors
18
Manual Mirrors
19
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
19
Power Mirrors
19
Folding Mirrors
19
Interior Rearview Mirrors
20
Manual Windows
20
Power Windows
20
Swing-Out Windows
21
Enhanced Technology Glass
22
Rear Windows
22
Seat Adjustment
23
Power Seat Adjustment
24
Reclining Seatbacks
24
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
30
Lap-Shoulder Belt
32
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
36
Seat Belt Extender
36
Safety System Check
36
Seat Belt Care
37
Where Are the Airbags?
39
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
41
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
41
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
42
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
42
Airbag On-Off Switch
43
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
45
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
46
Airbag System Check
46
Older Children
47
Infants and Young Children
48
Child Restraint Systems
50
Where to Put the Restraint
52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
53
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
59
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
59
Steering Wheel Adjustment
66
Steering Wheel Controls
67
Horn
68
Windshield Wiper/Washer
68
Compass
68
Clock
70
Power Outlets
70
Cigarette Lighter
71
Instrument Cluster
72
Speedometer
72
Odometer
72
Trip Odometer
72
Fuel Gauge
72
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
73
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
74
Voltmeter Gauge
74
Seat Belt Reminders
75
Airbag Readiness Light
75
Airbag On-Off Light
76
Charging System Light
77
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
77
Brake System Warning Light
78
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
79
Tow/Haul Mode Light
79
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
80
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
80
StabiliTrak OFF Light
80
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
80
Tire Pressure Light
81
Engine Oil Pressure Light
81
Low Fuel Warning Light
81
Security Light
82
High-Beam On Light
82
Engine Power Messages
86
Vehicle Speed Messages
87
Exterior Lamp Controls
91
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
91
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
92
Flash-to-Pass
92
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
92
Automatic Headlamp System
92
Hazard Warning Flashers
93
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
94
Dome Lamps
94
Entry Lighting
95
Exit Lighting
95
Battery Load Management
95
Battery Power Protection
96
Infotainment
97
Theft-Deterrent Feature
98
Overview (AM-FM Radio)
98
Overview (Radio with CD/MP3)
100
AM-FM Radio
102
Satellite Radio
103
Radio Reception
104
Fixed Mast Antenna
104
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
105
CD Player
105
Auxiliary Devices
109
Bluetooth
113
Rear Heating System
122
Rear Climate Control System
123
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
127
Distracted Driving
127
Defensive Driving
127
Impaired Driving
128
Control of a Vehicle
128
Braking
128
Steering
128
Off-Road Recovery
129
Loss of Control
129
Driving on Wet Roads
130
Hill and Mountain Roads
130
Winter Driving
131
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
132
New Vehicle Break-In
135
Ignition Positions
136
Starting the Engine
137
Fast Idle System
139
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
139
Engine Coolant Heater
139
Shifting Into Park
141
Shifting out of Park
141
Manual Mode
145
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
146
Parking Brake
147
Brake Assist
147
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
148
Locking Rear Axle
149
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
153
Park Assist
154
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
155
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
156
Top Tier Fuel
158
Recommended Fuel
159
Prohibited Fuels
159
Fuels in Foreign Countries
159
Fuel Additives
159
Filling the Tank
159
General Towing Information
161
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
161
Trailer Towing
165
Towing Equipment
173
California Proposition 65 Warning
179
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
179
Doing Your Own Service Work
180
Hood
180
Engine Compartment Overview
181
Engine Oil
185
Engine Oil Life System
187
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)
187
Automatic Transmission Fluid (8-Speed Transmission)
190
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
190
Cooling System
192
Engine Overheating
195
Engine Fan
196
Power Steering Fluid
197
Washer Fluid
197
Brakes
198
Brake Fluid
198
Battery - North America
199
Rear Axle
200
Noise Control System
200
Starter Switch Check
201
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
202
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
202
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
202
Wiper Blade Replacement
202
Halogen Bulbs
203
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
203
Taillamps
204
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
205
Electrical System Overload
206
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
206
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
207
Tires
212
All-Season Tires
212
Winter Tires
213
Tire Sidewall Labeling
213
Tire Designations
214
Tire Terminology and Definitions
215
Tire Pressure
217
Tire Pressure Monitor System
218
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
218
Tire Inspection
221
Tire Rotation
221
When It Is Time for New Tires
223
Buying New Tires
223
Different Size Tires and Wheels
225
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
225
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
226
Wheel Replacement
226
Tire Chains
227
If a Tire Goes Flat
227
Tire Changing
229
Exterior Care
242
Interior Care
246
General Information
249
Maintenance Schedule
250
Special Application Services
254
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
256
Maintenance Replacement Parts
257
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
259
Capacities and Specifications
259
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
263
Customer Assistance Offices
265
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
265
Online Owner Center
265
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
266
Roadside Assistance Program
266
Scheduling Service Appointments
267
Courtesy Transportation Program
268
Collision Damage Repair
269
Publication Ordering Information
270
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
271
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
271
Cybersecurity
272
Event Data Recorders
273
OnStar
273
Emergency
275
Security
275
Navigation
279
Connections
280
Index_A
282
Index_B
283
Index_C
283
Index_D
284
Index_E
284
Index_F
285
Index_G
285
Index_H
286
Index_I
286
Index_J
286
Index_K
286
Index_L
286
Index_M
287
Index_N
287
Index_O
287
Index_P
288
Index_R
288
Index_S
289
Index_T
290
Index_U
290
Index_V
290
Index_W
291
FAQ about the 2021 GMC Savana Manual
What contains the 2021 Savana manual?
The GMC Savana owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by GMC to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the GMC Savana. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a GMC Savana 2021 owner's manual:
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that GMC Savana owners can do
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Best practice for driving your GMC Savana
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Maintenance for your GMC Savana, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
Where to download the 2021 GMC Savana Owners Manual?
The GMC Savana owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the GMC Savana year 2021 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2021 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The GMC Savana (2021) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2021 is available in English.
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