GMC Savanna 2017 Owner's Manual

Savana Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 85

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 87

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 132

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 165

Vehicle Care ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 298

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 314

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 325

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

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2 Introduction

Introduction

The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the
GMC Truck Emblem, and SAVANA
are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
GMC wherever it appears in this
manual.

Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23213069 A First Printing

This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.

If the vehicle has the Duramax
Diesel engine, see the Duramax
diesel supplement for additional and
specific information on this engine.

If the vehicle has the CNG engine,
see the Express/Savana CNG
Compressed Natural Gas
supplement for additional and
specific information on this engine.

Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:

Propriétaires Canadiens

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du

®

concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:

Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.

©

2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction 3

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.

Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.

A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.

M : Shown when the owner

manual has additional instructions

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.

or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions
or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page —
“see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

®

(if equipped)

J : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

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i : Top Tether Anchors for Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

_ : Tow/Haul Mode
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

®

a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief 5

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . ... 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 9

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 11

Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . 14

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fuel . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 21

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 22

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 22

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 17

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 164.

2. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons (Out of View). See

Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 108.

3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0 128.

Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 89.

4. Horn 0 89.

5. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0 128.

6. Instrument Cluster 0 95.

7. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission 0 184.

Manual Mode 0 187

(If Equipped).

8. Climate Control
Systems 0 159.

9. Infotainment 0 132.

10. Power Outlets 0 92.

11. USB Port (If Equipped). See
Auxiliary Devices 0 146.

12. Power Outlet 110 Volt
Alternating Current. See Power
Outlets 0 92.

13. Rear Heating System 0 161
(If Equipped).

14. Passenger Airbag On-Off
Switch (If Equipped). See
Airbag On-Off Switch 0 62.

15. Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control 0 190

(If Equipped).

16. Tow/Haul Mode Button
(If Equipped). See Tow/Haul
Mode 0 188.

17. Steering Wheel Controls 0 88
(If Equipped).

18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 88 (Out of View),
(If Equipped).

19. Hood Release. See
Hood 0 218.

20. Cruise Control 0 192
(If Equipped).

Fast Idle System 0 179

(If Equipped).

21. Parking Brake 0 190.

22. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 102.

23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 129.

Dome Lamp Override. See
Dome Lamps 0 129.

24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 125.

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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

If equipped, the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
remotely lock and unlock the doors
from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.

RKE Transmitter with Remote

Start Shown

Q : Press to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 119.

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within five seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

j : Press to unlock only the cargo

doors.

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle. Press
more than two seconds to sound the

L and hold for

panic alarm. Press
cancel the panic alarm or move the
ignition to ON/RUN.

See Keys 0 23 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 25.

L again to

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.

Start the vehicle normally after
entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

/

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:

.

Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 27.

/ until the

Door Locks

Manual Door Locks

Lock and unlock the door from the
outside using the key or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped. From the inside, slide
the manual lever on the door up
or down.

See Door Locks 0 28.

Power Door Locks

If equipped, press T to lock or
unlock the doors.

See Power Door Locks 0 29.

Windows

Manual Windows

Turn the hand crank on each door
to raise or lower the side door
windows.

See Manual Windows 0 37.

Power Windows

If equipped with power windows,
press or pull up on the switch to
lower or raise the window. The
driver door also has a control to
operate the front passenger window.

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Express-Down

The driver window switch also has
an express-down feature that allows
the window to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press fully and
release the window switch marked
AUTO to activate the express-down
mode. This mode can be canceled
at any time by pulling up on the
switch. To open the window part
way, lightly tap the switch until the
window is at the desired position.

See Power Windows 0 37.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust the manual seat:

1. Lift the bar under the front
edge of the seat cushion to
unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure the seat is
locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment 0 41.

Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if available,
use the controls on the front of
the seat:

.

Adjust the seat by moving the
center knob up, down, right,
or left.

.

Raise and lower the front or rear
of the seat cushion by moving
the right or left lever up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 41.

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Reclining Seatbacks

To return the seatback to the upright
position:

1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 42.

Safety Belts

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the inboard
side of the seat.

2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.

Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:

.

Safety Belts 0 46.

.

How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 47.

.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 48.

.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 73.

Airbag On-Off Switch

If the instrument panel has one of
the switches pictured in the
following illustrations, the vehicle
has an airbag on-off switch that you
can use to manually turn on or off
the front outboard passenger airbag.

United States

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Canada

To operate the airbag on-off switch,
use the vehicle key.

See Airbag On-Off Switch 0 62 for
important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Vehicles with manual outside
mirrors can be adjusted by moving
the mirror up and down or left and
right so you can see a little of the
side of the vehicle, and a clear view
of objects behind you.

If equipped with power mirrors,
select each mirror by turning the
knob clockwise for the passenger
side mirror or counterclockwise for
the driver side mirror. Adjust the
mirror angle by moving the knob in
the desired direction.

Keep the selector switch in the
center position when not adjusting
either outside mirror.

If equipped, towing mirrors can be
adjusted manually for a clear view
of the objects behind you.

Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. To
fold, pull the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward to
return it to the original position.

Interior Mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.

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Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.

See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 36.

2. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.

See Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0 88.

Interior Lighting

Steering Wheel Adjustment

If equipped with a tilt steering wheel,
the lever is on the left side of the
steering column.

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever to move the
steering wheel up or down into
a comfortable position.

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps come on when any
door is opened. They turn off after
all the doors are closed.

The instrument panel brightness
knob extends when

To manually turn on the dome
lamps, press

clockwise to the farthest position. In

D then turn the knob

D is pressed.

this position, the dome lamps
remain on whether a door is opened
or closed.

E DOME OFF : This button is

located above the instrument panel
brightness knob.

Press the button in and the dome
lamps remain off when a door is
opened. Press the button again so
that the dome lamps come on when
a door is opened.

Reading Lamps

If equipped with reading lamps,
press the button located next to
each lamp to turn it on or off.

The vehicle may also have reading
lamps in other locations. The lamps
cannot be adjusted.

For more information on interior
lighting, see:

.

Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 129.

.

Entry/Exit Lighting 0 130.

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.

2 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.

See:

.

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 125

.

Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) 0 126

.

Automatic Headlamp
System 0 127

Windshield Wiper/Washer

O : Briefly turn the control to this

position to turn the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) off or back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,
the off position only works for
vehicles that are shifted into the
P (Park) position.

AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off,
depending on outside lighting.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the
headlamps.

The lever is on the left side of the
steering column.

8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.
6 : Use to adjust the delay time

between wipes. Turn the band up or
down for more frequent wipes or
less frequent wipes.

d : Slow wipes.

a : Fast wipes.
9 : Use to turn the wipers off.
L : Push the paddle on top of the

turn signal lever to spray washer
fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 89.

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Climate Controls

The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these
systems.

Vehicles without Air Conditioning

In Brief 15

1. Fan Control

2. Temperature Control

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

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Vehicles with Air Conditioning

1. Fan Control

2. Temperature Control

3. Air Delivery Mode Control

4. Rear Window Defogger

See Climate Control Systems 0 159.
See Rear Heating System 0 161,
if equipped or Rear Climate Control
System 0 161, if equipped.

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

If equipped, Range Selection Mode
helps control the vehicle's
transmission and vehicle speed

while driving downhill or towing a
trailer by letting you select a desired
range of gears.

To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to
M (Manual Mode).

2. Press the +/− buttons on the
shift lever, to select the desired
range of gears for current
driving conditions.

When M (Manual Mode) is selected,
a number displays in the DIC next to
the M indicating the current gear.

Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 188.

While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used. See Manual
Mode 0 187.

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Infotainment System

If the vehicle has a base radio it is
included in this manual. See the
separate infotainment manual for
information on the connected radios,
audio players, phone, navigation
system, and voice or speech
recognition. There is also
information on settings and
downloadable applications
(if equipped).

O : Press to turn the system on and

off. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume.

BAND : Press to choose between
FM1, FM2, AM, and SXM (if
equipped).

f : Turn to select radio stations.

Radio with CD/MP3 Shown, Others Similar

© SEEK or ¨ SEEK : Seek or scan

stations.

4 : Press to switch the display

between the radio station frequency
and the time. While the ignition is
off, press this button to display the
time. Press to display additional text
information related to the current
FM-RDS station or MP3 song.

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A choice of additional information
such as Channel, Song, Artist, and
CAT (category) can display.
Continue pressing to highlight the
desired tab, or press the softkey
located under any one of the tabs
and the information about that tab
displays.

For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Infotainment 0 132.

Storing a Favorite Station

Depending on which radio the
vehicle has, radio stations are
stored as either favorites or presets.

For vehicles with a FAV button, a
maximum of 36 stations can be
stored as favorites using the six
softkeys below the radio station
frequency tabs and by using the
radio FAV button. Press FAV to go
through up to six pages of favorites,
each having six favorite stations
available per page. Each page of
favorites can contain any
combination of AM and FM stations.

For more information on storing a
favorite station, see
Operation 0 136.

Setting the Clock

To set the time and date for the
Radio with CD/MP3:

1. Press

2. Press the softkey under any

3. Press the

For detailed instructions on setting
the clock for your specific audio
system, see Clock 0 92.

H and the HR, MIN, MM,

DD, and YYYY (hour, minute,
month, day, and year) display.

one of the tabs to be changed.

© SEEK or ¨ SEEK

buttons,
buttons, or by turning

clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
time or date.

s REV or \ FWD

Satellite Radio

SiriusXM®is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide

variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.

A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.

For more information, refer to:

.

www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.)

.

www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

See Satellite Radio 0 139.

Portable Audio Devices

f

This vehicle may have an auxiliary
input on the radio faceplate and a
USB port on the instrument panel.
External devices such as an iPod
laptop computer, MP3 player,
or USB storage device can be
connected to the auxiliary port using
a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input cable or the
USB port depending on the audio
system.

See "Using the Auxiliary Input Jack"
and "Using the USB Port" in
Auxiliary Devices 0 146.

®

,

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Bluetooth

If equipped with a Bluetooth system,
it allows users with a
Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls
using the vehicle’s audio system
and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the Bluetooth
system before it can be used in the
vehicle. Not all phones will support
all functions. For more information,
see www.gm.com/bluetooth and
Bluetooth 0 151.

®

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped with audio steering
wheel controls, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.

w : Press to go to the next favorite

radio station, track on a CD,
or folder on an iPod
device.

c / x : Press to go to the

previous favorite radio station, track
on a CD, or folder on an iPod
USB device. Also press to reject an
incoming call, or end a current call.

b / g : Press to silence the vehicle

speakers only. Press again to turn
the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with

®

OnStar
if equipped.

+

−

SRCE : Press to switch between
the radio and CD, and for equipped
vehicles, the front auxiliary.

or Bluetooth systems,

e : Press to increase volume.

e : Press to decrease volume.

®

or USB

¨ : Press to seek to the next radio

station, the next track while sourced
to the CD, or to select tracks and
folders on an iPod

See Steering Wheel Controls 0 88.

®

or USB device.

Cruise Control

®

or

I : Press to turn cruise control on

or off. The white indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster when
cruise control is turned on.

+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to a
previously set speed, or press and

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hold to accelerate. If cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.

SET− : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control,
or press and hold to decelerate.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.

[ : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set
speed from memory.

See Cruise Control 0 192
(if equipped).

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, the RVC displays a
view of the area behind the vehicle
when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse). The display will appear
on either the inside rearview mirror
or navigation screen, if equipped.

To clean the camera lens, located
above the license plate, rinse it with
water and wipe it with a soft cloth.

See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0 195.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist
(RPA) uses sensors on the rear
bumper to assist with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and uses
audible beeps to provide distance
and system information.

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.

See Parking Assist 0 197.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or an MP3
player.

The vehicle may have two
accessory power outlets on the
instrument panel.

Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.

See Power Outlets 0 92.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The vehicle may have a traction
control system that limits wheel spin
and the StabiliTrak system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Both systems turn on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.

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To turn off traction control, press
and release

DIC message will display. See

Ride Control System
Messages 0 116.

.

To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and

hold

g until the StabiliTrak OFF

Y illuminates and the

light
appropriate DIC messages
display. See Ride Control
System Messages 0 116.

.

Press and release
turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 190.

g. The appropriate

g again to

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0 172. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 262.

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Fuel

Regular Fuel

Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in
vehicle damage and lower fuel
economy. See Fuel 0 199.

E85 or FlexFuel

FlexFuel Possible

Certain models are compatible with
E85 fuel. See Fuel 0 199.

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Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays a DIC message when
it is necessary to change the engine
oil and filter. The oil life system
should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
with the engine off.

2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal slowly three
times within five seconds.

3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 222.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.

.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.

.

Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.

.

When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.

.

Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.

.

Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.

.

Combine several trips into a
single trip.

.

Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.

.

Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-888-881-3302

TTY Users (U.S. Only):
1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

New GMC owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance
Program.

See Roadside Assistance
Program 0 318.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 27

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . 29

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 30

Lockout Protection . . . . . .. . . . . . . 30

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 30

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . ...... . 35

Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 35

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 36

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 36

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 36

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . 36

Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Swing-Out Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Enhanced Technology Glass . . . 38

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 39

Doors

Side Door (60/40

Swing-Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sliding Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 33

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 33

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

{

Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the
ignition, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with the
ignition key.

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impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.

Warning

{

If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be

(Continued)

The ignition key and key rings, and
RKE transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together as a
system to reduce the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. The ignition
key has a small hole to allow
attachment of the provided key ring.
It is important that any replacement
ignition keys have a small hole. See
your dealer if a replacement key is
required.

The combination and size of the
rings that came with your keys were
specifically selected for your
vehicle. The rings are connected to
the key like two links of a chain to
reduce the risk of unintentionally

moving the key out of the RUN
position. Do not add any additional
items to the ring attached to the
ignition key. Attach additional items
only to the second ring, and limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.

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Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.

The key is used for the ignition and
all door locks.

The key has a bar-coded key tag
that the dealer or qualified locksmith
can use to make new keys. Store
this information in a safe place, not
in the vehicle.

See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.

If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.

With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 328.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency
Statement 0 324.

If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:

.

Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.

.

Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.

.

Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.

.

If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

If equipped, the RKE transmitter
functions work up to 60 m (197 ft)
away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 25.

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RKE Transmitter with Remote

Start Shown

Q : Press once to lock all doors.

If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the
parking lamps flash once to indicate
locking has occurred.

The horn may chirp when
pressed again within five seconds.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 119.

Q is

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

K is pressed again within

If
five seconds, all remaining doors
unlock.

The interior lamps come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on. If enabled
through the DIC, the parking lamps
flash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 119.

j : Press to unlock only the cargo

doors.

/ : If equipped, press Q and then

press and hold
four seconds or until the turn signal
lamps flash to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 0 27.

/ for at least

L : Press and release to locate

the vehicle. The turn signal lamps
flash and the horn sounds
three times.

Press and hold
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The turn signal lamps flash
and the horn sounds repeatedly for
30 seconds. The alarm turns off
when the ignition is moved to ON/

L for more than

RUN or
ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for
the panic alarm to work.

L is pressed again. The

Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the
new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to
four transmitters programmed to it.

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
Key and Lock Messages 0 115.

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Caution

When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.

transmitter. Do not insert
the tool too far. Stop as
soon as resistance is felt.

.

Twist the tool until the
transmitter is separated.

2. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.

3. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing down. Replace with
a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back
together.

Remote Vehicle Start

This vehicle may have a remote
start feature. This feature allows you
to start the engine from outside the
vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle's heating or air conditioning

To replace the battery:

1. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin object, such as a flat
head screwdriver.

.

Carefully insert the tool into
the notch located along the
parting line of the

systems. See Climate Control
Systems 0 159.

Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
may require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view

when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.

Do not use the remote start feature
if the vehicle is low on fuel. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.

The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.

There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter, see Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System 0 25.

/ : This button will be on the RKE

transmitter if you have remote start.

To start the engine using the remote
start feature:

1. Press and release
transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold
until the turn signal lamps
flash. If you cannot see the
vehicle's lamps, press and hold
for at least four seconds.

Q on the

/

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When the engine starts, the
parking lamps will turn on and
remain on while the engine is
running. The doors will be
locked.

The engine will continue to run
for 10 minutes. After
30 seconds, repeat the steps if
a 10-minute extension is
desired. Remote start can be
extended only once.

After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, insert and turn the key
to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.

The maximum number of remote
starts between ignition cycles with
the key is two.

If the remote start procedure is used
again before the first 10 minute time
frame has ended, the first
10 minutes will immediately expire
and the second 10 minute time
frame will start.

After the engine has been remote
started two times, the ignition switch
must be turned to ON/RUN and then

back to LOCK/OFF using the key
before the remote start procedure
can be used again.

To cancel a remote start do any of
the following:

.

Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.

.

Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.

.

Turn the ignition on and then
back off.

The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:

.

The key is in the ignition.

.

The hood is open.

.

The hazard warning flashers
are on.

.

There is an emission control
system malfunction. See

Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 102.

.

The engine coolant temperature
is too high.

.

The oil pressure is low.

/ until the

.

Two remote vehicle starts have
already been provided.

Door Locks

Warning

{

Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.

.

Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
door is locked, the handle
will not open it. The chance
of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.

.

Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by

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extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even
death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle
whenever leaving it.

.

Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.

To lock the door from the inside,
slide the manual lever on the door
down. To unlock the door, slide the
manual lever up.

From the outside, use the key.

If the vehicle is equipped with
Keyless Entry, see Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 25.

Power Door Locks

If equipped, press T to lock or
unlock the doors.

When a door is locked, the inside
door handle will not work.

Cargo Door Relocking

If the cargo door is open when the
lock button is pressed on the door
or the RKE transmitter, all doors will
lock except the cargo door. The
cargo door will lock immediately
when it is closed or when the
delayed locking feature functions.

Delayed Locking

When locking the doors with the
power lock switch and a door open,
the doors will lock five seconds after
the last door is closed. The horn
chirps to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use.

Pressing
transmitter will override the delayed
locking feature and immediately lock
all the doors.

This feature will not operate if the
key is in the ignition.

This feature can be programmed
using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See “DELAY DOOR
LOCK” in Vehicle
Personalization 0 119.

e or Q on the RKE