Chevrolet 2003 Express Van Spezifikationen

Power Seat If your vehicle has a power seat on the driver’s or passenger’s side, you can adjust it with these controls located at the front cent

Power Windows The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned t

Swing-Out Windows L Side Swing-Out Window To open the side door swing-out windows, pull up on the latch at the edge of the window. Swing the wi

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is a big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent feature

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform b

Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Tur

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will

Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel ec

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It’s the

Shifting ... to a drive gear v __.. le -Jr engine is “racing’’ (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the br

All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, your engine’s driving power is sent to all four wheels for extra traction when needed. This is li

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.

Shifting Into Park (P) It can be c,.lgerous to get out of your vet..-le if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake

Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much

Parking Over Things That Burn Things that can uurn could touclI llot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to kn

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror If you have a cargo van without the rear door glass, your vehicle may not have a r

Outside Camper-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with the camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of any obje

2. Turn the mirror head so that it swings further outboard and adjust the mirror surface as needed. Outside Power Mirrors If you have power mir

Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger's side mirror may be convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the driver&a

Onstar@ System Your vehicle may be equipped with the Onstar@ System. Onstar@ uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless commu

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seat There are two pins located on the inboard sides of the rear seats. If the vehicle has floo

Onstar@ Personal Calling With Onstar@ Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone tha

Storage Areas Your front storage compartment is at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor. To open the compartment, press down

Section 3 Instrument Panel instrument Panel Overview ... -3-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ...

Instrument Panel Overview I A B C DA E F A A lG H IJ K J I 3-2

The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Shi

Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signa

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can use them to warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High

Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal. To

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the

The passenger’s side pin will have a white cap with an “R” marked on it and will look like this: 2. Pull the pin handle up which will loosen the pin f

Cruise Control Your vehicle may have cruise control. 0 (Off) This position turns the system off. If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will

Setting Cruise Control - If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t w

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.

Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps

$0 (Headlamps): Turning the control to this position will turn on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and turn off the daytime running

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Interior Lamps r I Your vehicle’s center high-mounted stoplamp is located above the rear doors at the center of the v

Dome Lamp Override You can use the dome override button, located below the exterior lamps knob, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when

Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome over

Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets. You can plug accessory electrical equipment into an accessory power out

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. +d (Floor): This m

Replacing the ear Seats 1. 2. A seat that isn’t locked in1 place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the ve

(Temperature Control): Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle. A/C (Air C

Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating and air-conditioning system. This system regulates the temperature, the

Directing the Airflow Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow in the rear-seating area. To c

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can

Outlet Adjustment Use the outlets located near the center and on the sides of the instrument panel to change the direction of airflow. Operation Ti

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help yo

Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how y

Speedometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how

Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. To reset the trip

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s

4. Push the pin with the white handle marked “R” down until it is in the retaining clip. 5. Push the pin with the black handle marked “L”

Air Bag Off Light 1 If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag off switch, when you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, the air bag

Charging System Light If tne air bag readiness light ever c ; on when you have turned off the air bag, It means that something may be wr

Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is on (in the RUN position), this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC

Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on i

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for se

Low Coolant Warning Light LOW COOLANT United States Canada This message is displayed when the cooling system is low on coolant. The engine may overh

Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the origin

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into you

Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not b

Change Engine Oil Light This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. If this light is flashing, it indicates that the oil level

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some t

Cruise Control Light CRUISE United States Canada The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under

If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in

Audio System(§) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way

Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to

Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choos

Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) AUDIO: To adjust the bass and the treble, press and release the AUDIO button repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears on t

Radio with CD ( ase Level) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increa

The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM six FMl and six FM2) by performing

To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, first end out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the

6 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton once to hear a track over again. RPT will appear on the display. The current track will continue to

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-27. In most states and in all Canadian pr

Radio with Cassette and CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FMI, FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose ra

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to incr

Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS info

SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY will 2.

When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will be displayed. ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an al

Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle. You mu

3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the

Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If CHK TAPE appears on the radio display, the tape won’t play because of one of the follo

Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. The display

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-1'

DlSP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display. To change

Radio with Six-Disc CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob to increase or to de

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select

Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID, or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increa

Using RDS Finding a PTY Station Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlv on FM stations t

SCAN: You can also scan through the stations within a category by performing the following: 1. Press the P-TYPE button. P-TYPE and the last sele

RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appea

Playing a Compact Disc If an error appears on the display, see ‘Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. LOAD CB /1 : Press the LOAD side of t

Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radio display. To play a specific CD, first press th

RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track or an entire disc. To use repeat, do the following: To repeat the track you are listening to, pre

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Using Song List Mode The integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To s

After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track will b

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes and CDs.

Rear Seat Radio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSA system buttons: PWR (Power): Press this button to turn RSA on or off.

P.SET PRBG (Preset Program): The front passengers must be listening to something different for each of these functions to work: @ Press this butt

Understanding Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stat

When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is possible that the cassette may eject, because the

Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubr

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a

The 2003 GMC Savana Owner Manual m Seats and Restraint Systems ... I -I Front Seats ...

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strong

Many adults - by some estimates, nearly half the adult population - choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons

There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body wat

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then

Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and ro

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take m

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped i

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level

Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of

Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the futu

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drug

You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road s

Hydroplaning Driving Through FlclAfing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers ar

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep

3. 4. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pu

Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They c

Winter Driving . Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency sup

c What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble

If You’re Caught in a Blizzard , If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehi

Snow can trap exhaust gases under ur vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you an

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t w

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See R

Loading Your Vehicle , COLD TIRE PRESSUR 00 on NUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTI The CertificationRire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s

Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo

Towing a Trailer If yo^, Uon’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bon

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: e e e e e There are many different laws, including speed limit re

Your vehicle is equipped with a button on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel, which when pressed enables tow/haul. When

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road gr

Vehicle* I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight I GCWR I GI500 Passenger Van 2WD* 5300 V8 I ;.% I 6,400 Ibs. (2 906 kg) 12,000 Ibs. (5 448 kg I I

5300 V8 I 3.73 6,400 Ibs. (2 906 kg) I 12,000 Ibs. (5 448 kg) 6000 V8 Vehicle* I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weiaht GCWR I I I G2500 Passeng

Vehicle* I Axle Ratio I Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase* 6000 V8 * Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent o

6000 V8 3.73 7,700 Ibs. (3 496 kg) 14,000 Ibs. (6 356 kg) 4.1 0 9,700 Ibs. (4 404 kg) 16,000 Ibs. (7 264 kg -~ ~~~ ~ * Tongue weight should be 1

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of y

Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need t

Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Ibs (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes - and they must be adequate. Be sure to re

Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which c

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint y

Making Turns Driving On Grades Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your v

Park'-g on t"'ls - You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your ri

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on t

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care .. Service ... 5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ..

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5.59 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle ...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs

You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Ps E; Maintenance Record on pa

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline

California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to op

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriously III,dred if your belt is buckled in the wrong p

Eillinc "qur Tank Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you

Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-90. When filli

Checking Things Under the Hood Thih,,s that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil,

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release underneath the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 5-1 0

I_ .. "i 4. Release the hood prop . ". from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood hinge on the driver's side.

Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, you'll see these items: 5-1 2

A. Battery B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery Tank D. Transmission Fluid Dipstick E. Engine Oil Fill F. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Air F

Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil mus

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the rig

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The be

As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only

How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Light The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime y

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Your vehicle may have this feature. The engine air cleaner/filter assembly has an indicator that lets you know when the air

Check the indicator again after your vehicle has been driven. If the area inside the indicator is orange and CHANGE AIR FILTER appears, the filter s

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is cha

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (1OOC). If it's colder than 50°F (lOOC)

Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 ye

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this c

Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located near the center of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5- 12 for mo

Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 I You --n be ser---rsl) ..)jured if ~ uea he shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would mo

Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to snill it. 1 ’ ~ ~ -an be burn ~ if ’, ~ u s, I coolan. n hot engine parts. Coo

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an ov

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. So

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Coolant Recovery Tank C. Engine Cooli

If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the engine cooling fan speed increases when idle speed is doubled by pushing the acce

When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD FILL mark, start your vehicle. F You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot e

If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sur

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longe

3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more i

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time,

Q: What’s wrong with this? c 1 I I 1 I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. You can be seriously injured by a twisted _. In a crash, you wou

Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide m

When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Notice: e e When using concentrated washer

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the ca

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brak

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if th

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow “

The remote positive (+) terminal is located behind a red plastic cover near the engine accessory drive bracket on the driver’s side below the al

5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too. Bef

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is ou

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehi

Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote C. Dead Battery or Remot

All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. T

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintena

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to chang

Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission s

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. Insulation: 0 Removal of the noise shields or any underhood insulation.

Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on pa

8. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself, remove the bulb socket from the back of the headlamp on the driver’s side. remove it fro

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on this lamp. Pull the lamp forward to

Canadian Owners GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the name SAVANA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporat

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt

8. To remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the sockets while turning them counterclockwise. 9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.

Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Replacement Bulbs I Exterior Lamp I Bulb Number I I Sealed Beam Headlamps I H6054 ~~~~~~ Composite Low-Beam He

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See "Wiper Bla

Ti res Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and whe

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The CertificationlTire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for

Dual Tire Operation When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,0

FRT FRT If your vehicle has single rear wheels, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating lour tires. If your vehi

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your

Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the CertificationlTire label. The tires installed on your vehicle when i

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For

Center Passenger Position (3rd, 4th and 5th Row) Lap Belt If your vehicle has third, fourth or fifth row bench seats, someone can sit in the center po

Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts an

Us8-? R-’-cemen+ ‘Yheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driv

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it off the mounting bracket. If you have a van with the 15-passenger seat

A B C Attach the wheel wrench and ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you. The wheel wrench I has a socket end and a I flat chisel end. Put the f

Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is e

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spa

1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is 2. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at 3. Turn the wrench counterclockw

6. Place the iack under the vehicle. ahead of the rear 7. 8. bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire a

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap

Removing the Wheel Covers If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nu

Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (A) together with the jack handle (B), jack handle extension (C) and ratchet (D) as shown. Be sure that the ratchet has t

3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. Rear Position Front Position 5-79

Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Nev

5. Remove all the wheel nuts, and take off the flat tire. 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Rust

7. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hu

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire, or other equi lent in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. I

3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to 5. Put the flat end of the wheel wrenc

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them on a

Lap-Shoulder Belt Here's how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make

0 Carefully scrape off any excess stain. 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stub

Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphal

Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings] chemicals from industrial

Aluminum Wheels Tires Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly,

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. GM Vehicle Care/A Description Pol

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (co nt 'd) Wash Wax Concentrate Spot Lifter loth upholsterv. GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (con

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corne

I The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the s

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver’s seat. 5-98 c Front of Vehicle

Fuse 1 3 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Usage Spare Outside Rear View Mirror Courtesy Lamp/SEO Left Rear StopRurn Signal Cargo Lock

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. I , 48 49 50 51 52 1411 1441 m U 62 F

Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Usage Radio Battery Powertrain Control Module Battery Left Rear Turn Lamp Right Rear T

Fuse 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 63 64 Relay 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 Usage Left Headlamp - High Beam Right Headlamp - High Beam Truck Body Control

Capacities and Specifications See refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. All capacities are app

Capacities Capacities QTY Without Rear Application QTY With Rear Heater Heater Cooling System After refill, the level must be rechecked. See “Cool

Capacities QTY Without Rear I Application Heater QTY With Rear Heater VORTECTM 6000 V8 (Vin U) 6.0 quarts 5.7 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-l34a

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have t

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ... 6.2 Introduction ...

Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Introduction n= Have you purchased the GM Protecti

How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil li

Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil l

0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 Ibs. Only: 50.000 Miles (83 000 km) Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 0 u 0 0 Check rearlfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaki

0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 Ibs. Only: (See footnote j.) Inspect shields for damage o

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help

1. Locate the guide on the side of the seatback. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guid

At Least Restraint Twice a Year System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors an

At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Servic

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Sy -em C'leck When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for insta

Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dea

Usage Front and Rear Ax1 e Transfer Case ~ One-Piece Propshaft Spline, Two-Piece Propshaft Spline Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additio

Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-20

3. Be sure the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 1.. Buckle, position and relea

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information ~~~ Customer Assistance Information ... 7.2 Reporting Safety Defects ...

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any

STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you con

Online Owner Center The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can find your specific vehicle information all in on

Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel §am Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1 H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (En

Roadside Assistance Program GMC’s Roadside Assistance Provides stranded owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location of the nearest GMC d

The Roadside Assistance services listed are available to retail lease customers operating 2003 GMC light duty trucks for a period of 3 years/3

Courtesy Transportation GMC has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership experience, we and

Courtesy Rental Vehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a c

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could ca

Safety Belt Pretensioners If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is lower than 8600, your vehicle has safety belt pretensione

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you

Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin c

A Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-17 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...

Audio System(s) (cont.) Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-42 Setting the Time for Ra

Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models without an Air Bag Off Switch ... 1-46 Cargo Vans with a Passenger Air Bag and an Air

Cooling System ... 5-30 Cruise Control ... ... 3-9 Cruise Control Li

E Electrical System Add-on Equipment ... ... 5-97 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... ... 5-98 Headlamp Wiring ...

Fuel ... ... 5-5 Additives ... ... 5-6 California Fuel ...

I J If If If If If If If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... 5-29 Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... 5-28 the Light Is F

Light (cont.) Change Engine Oil ... 3-38 Charging System ... 3-30 Check G

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a ch

... 2-5 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ... Mexico. Central America and Caribbean IslanddCountries (Except Puerto Rico and US . Virgin Is

Part B . Owner Checks and Services ... 6-10 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 6-1 5 Part D - Recommended Fluids

Rear Seat Radio Controls ... 3-72 Rear Window Defogger ... ... 3-22 Rearview Mirrors ...

Seats Manual ... 1-2 Power Seat ... 1-3 Rear Seat Oper

Trailer Brakes ... 4-42 Transfer Case ... 5-49 Transmission Fl

Vehicle (cont.) Vehicle Identification Symbols ... ... iv Number (VIN) ... 5-96 Ser

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.& NOTES

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things th

Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two chil

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ever G, -... s. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the chil

Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by the appropriate restraint. Young children should

Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-s

For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to

The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A youn

Newbol infants nee :omplete support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck is we

I People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a cra

Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restra

A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or s

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notic

Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position chil

Where to Put the Restraint Passenger Vans without an Air Bag Off Switch Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in

Passenger Vans with an Air Bag Off Switch Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front

Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models without an Air Bag Off Switch The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger s

Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models with an Air Bag Off Switch The child restraint must be secured properly in the right front passenger se

Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.’’ It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a

In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some

Top Strap Anchor Location On vehicles with a front passenger seat, the anchor for the top strap is located at the rear of the seat cushion on the r

Anchor the top strap to this bracket. For the second row only, in the left outboard seating position, use anchor point (A). For the right outbo

I If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly.

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: I I CAUTION POSSIBLE /3\ INJURY PROTECT SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 1-48 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with th

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be r

1. 2. 3. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. Put the restraint on the seat. Run

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a

A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See Top Strap on page 7-48 if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with

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To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be r

Model Reference This manual covers these models: Passenger Van Cargo Van Cab and Chassis vi

Air Bag System This part explains the air bag system. If it says AIR BAG on the middle part of the steering wheel and AIR BAG on the instrume

You can be severely injured or killed in a crasn if you aren’t wearing your safety belt - even if you have air bags. Wearing your sa

An- ne who is up -ainst, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shou

Where Are the Air Bags? e-- The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s a

Single Stage Air Bags If some1 lg is betwe an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into

Dual Stage Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with dual stage deployment, the amount of restraint will adjust according to the crash sever

How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the i

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records informatio

This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group ident

To turn off the right front passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to AIR BAG OFF. The AIR BAG

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ... 1.2 Manual Seats ...

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places a

For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improp

Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, lat

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Cr I A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not

Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ... 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...

Keys Lea lg ildren a vel le \ __ -he .,.lition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They

This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and door locks. It will fit with either side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. At times you may

& (Panic Alarm): The remote keyless entry transmitter comes equipped with an instant panic alarm. To use the alarm, press the horn symbol when

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is

Front Seats Manual Seats The bucket seats can be adjusted forward or rearward with the lever located at the front of the seat. To adjust the seat, pul

Doors and Locks Door Locks 7 L Unlocked uoors can be dangerous. Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out

Power Door Locks Press the bottom side of the power door lock switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top side of the power door lock swit

Rear Door Security Locks Security locks are located on the passenger side rear door, the side sliding door or the front portion of the 60/40 side sw

I Side Sliding Door Move the button up to engage the security feature. Move the button down to return the door locks to normal operation. Lockout Prot

Sliding Side Door To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door open. To close t

To open the sliding door from inside, turn the handle upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide the door toward the rear of the vehic

60/40 Swing-Out Side Door To open the front portion of a 60140 door from the outside, pull out on the handle and pull it toward you. To open t

Rear Doors F To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle on the side of the rear door and pull it toward you. To cl

To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger’s side rear door first. To open the driver’s side rear d

Windows II Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent