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Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana. Please read this information and

your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include

all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURES

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter . . . . . . . . . .4

RKE Resynchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . .4

AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES

Automatic Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Seek and Scan Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Audio Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Radio Data System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Manual Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Power Front Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Reclining Front Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

OnStar

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PASSlock

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

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

60/40 Swing-Out Side Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Rear-Seat Removal and Installation . . . . . . . .13

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Vehicle Stability Enhancement System . . . . .14

Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Summary of content (16 pages)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURES Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter . . . . . . . . . .4 RKE Resynchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 RKE Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . .4 AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Automatic Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Seek and Scan Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Audio Adjustments . . . . .
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INSTRUMENT PANEL F. Audio System G. Exterior Lamps Control H. Tow/Haul Mode Button I. Rear Heating System (if equipped) See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. J. Accessory Power Outlets K. Air Bag Off Switch L. Storage Compartment M. StabilTrak® Button Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Shift Lever E.
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Instrument Panel Cluster B C D E A F Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge B. Oil Pressure Gauge C. Speedometer D. Odometer E. Fuel Gauge F. Voltmeter Gauge IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation.
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURES Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter far from your vehicle, especially during rainy or snowy weather. • Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. • Check to determine whether battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. Note: The RKE system will not operate if the hood is open or if the key is in the ignition. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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To Replace the Battery: 1. Use a flat, thin object to open the transmitter. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Make sure the positive side of the new battery faces down. 3. Snap the transmitter back together. 4. Resynchronize the transmitter. Note: Use care not to touch any of the transmitter circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express Audio Adjustments Setting the Tone To adjust the bass and treble (and midrange on the six-disc CD system), press the Audio button or knob (depending on your audio system) until BASS or TREB (or MID) is displayed. Press and hold the up or down arrow or turn the knob to increase or decrease.
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Reclining Front Seatbacks To Reset the Trip Odometer: Press and hold the Reset button for one second while the trip odometer is displayed. You can also display the odometer reading with the ignition off by pressing the Reset button. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. OnStar ® To Adjust the Seatbacks: Lift the lever located on the inboard side of each front seat. Move the seatback with your body to the desired position and release the lever.
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express PASSlock ® System Your vehicle is equipped with the PASSlock® theft-deterrent system, which is a passive theft-deterrent system that enables fuel to the engine if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled. During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to Run.
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Exterior Lamps Exterior Lamp Control Switch The exterior lamp control switch, used to operate the exterior lamps, is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The switch can be rotated to each of the following four positions: (Defeat): Turns off the Daytime Running Lamps. (Daytime Running Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps and the instrument panel lights only. (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights and license plate lamps.
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express Interior Lamps Note: The Dome Lamp Override button will not override the entry lighting feature if the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. Reading Lamps: Press the button next to each lamp to turn it on and off. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel brightness control knob ( ) is located next to the exterior lamps control switch on the left side of the instrument panel.
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Setting Cruise Control 1. Move the lever to . 2. Accelerate to your cruising speed. 3. Press the button and release it. 4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. 5. The CRUISE light will illuminate. Adjusting/Canceling Cruise Control To Resume to the Set Speed after Braking: Move the lever to the + position. To Increase the Set Speed: Move or hold the lever to the + position, or use the accelerator pedal to get to a higher speed and push the button. To Decrease the Set Speed: Push or hold .
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express Rear Climate Control (if equipped) The rear heating and air conditioning system works with the main climate control system and regulates the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers. Using the front control panel, the driver can operate the rear climate control, adjusting the fan speed, airflow and temperature setting.
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Rear-Seat Removal and Installation To Remove the Rear Seats: 1. Disconnect each shoulder belt on the bench seat by pressing the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt. 2. Locate the two locking pins on the inboard sides of the seat floor latch. If there are floor mats, the pins are under a flap cut into the mat. The driver-side pin has a gray handle marked with an “L.” The passengerside pin has a black handle marked with an “R.” 3.
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express PERFORMANCE FEATURES Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabilTrak® is an advanced computercontrolled vehicle stability enhancement system that automatically uses the functions of the antilock brakes, traction control and stability control to help you keep the vehicle continuing in the same direction that the steering wheel is pointed.
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Notes
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Getting to Know Your GMC Savana/Chevrolet Express OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance Chevrolet: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) GMC: 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet or GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet or GMC Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive around town or travel the open road.