2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual

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Q: What is wrong with this?{ CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by not wearing thelap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you wouldnot be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your bodycould move too far forward increasing the chanceof head and neck injury. You might also slideunder the lap belt. The belt force would then beapplied right on the abdomen. That could causeserious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest.A: The belt is behind the body.1-22
Q: What is wrong with this?{ CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In acrash, you would not have the full width of the beltto spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, makeit straight so it can work properly, or ask yourdealer/retailer to fix it.A: The belt is twisted across the body.1-23
Page 2 and 3: Canadian OwnersGENERAL MOTORS, GM,
Page 4 and 5: Vehicle Symbol ChartHere are some a
Page 6 and 7: Front SeatsManual Seats{ CAUTION:If
Page 8 and 9: Reclining Seatbacks{ CAUTION:You ca
Page 10 and 11: Rear SeatsRear Seat OperationRemovi
Page 12 and 13: Replacing the Rear Seats{ CAUTION:A
Page 14 and 15: Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are
Page 16 and 17: Put someone on it.Get it up to spee
Page 18 and 19: Questions and Answers About SafetyB
Page 20 and 21: In a crash, this applies force to t
Page 22 and 23: Q: What is wrong with this?{ CAUTIO
Page 24 and 25: Q: What is wrong with this?{ CAUTIO
Page 28 and 29: Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positi
Page 30 and 31: Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterThe ve
Page 32 and 33: 2. Place the guide over the belt, a
Page 34 and 35: Safety Belt Use During PregnancySaf
Page 36 and 37: Q: What is the proper way to wear s
Page 38 and 39: Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone
Page 40 and 41: Q: What are the different types of
Page 42 and 43: Securing an Add-On Child Restraint
Page 44 and 45: A label on the sun visor says, “N
Page 46 and 47: Top Tether AnchorSome child restrai
Page 48 and 49: Securing a Child Restraint Designed
Page 50 and 51: 2. If the child restraint manufactu
Page 52 and 53: If more than one child restraint ne
Page 54 and 55: Securing a Child Restraint in theRi
Page 56 and 57: 4. Push the latch plate into the bu
Page 58 and 59: Securing a Child Restraint inthe Ri
Page 60 and 61: 4. Push the latch plate into the bu
Page 62 and 63: Airbag SystemThe vehicle has the fo
Page 64 and 65: { CAUTION:Children who are up again
Page 66 and 67: For passenger vans with a sliding d
Page 68 and 69: Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Airbags
Page 70 and 71: What Will You See After an AirbagIn
Page 72 and 73: This switch should only be turned t
Page 74 and 75: The airbag off light will come on t
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A label on the sun visor says, “N
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If the On Indicator is Lit for a Ch
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Additional Factors Affecting System
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Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equi
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Replacing Restraint System PartsAft
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Keys{ CAUTION:Leaving children in a
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Op
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Doors and LocksDoor Locks{ CAUTION:
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Automatic Door LockThe doors will a
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60/40 Swing-Out Side DoorTo open th
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Rear DoorsTo open the rear doors fr
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Power Windows{ CAUTION:Leaving chil
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Enhanced Technology GlassThe vehicl
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See your dealer/retailer or a locks
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)These
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When the fast idle is active the Dr
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R (Reverse): Use this gear to back
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While activated, theindicator light
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Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine
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Engine ExhaustCAUTION:(Continued){
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Outside Towing MirrorsVehicles with
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✍ NOTES2-34
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Section 3Instrument PanelSecurity L
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Instrument Panel Overview3-4
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Hazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Wa
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer23(He
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Setting Cruise ControlCruise contro
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Using Cruise Control on HillsHow we
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Daytime
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Entry/Exit LightingThe vehicle has
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette LighterIf
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Rear Window DefoggerFor vehicles wi
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Rear Air Conditioning and HeatingSy
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Instrument Panel ClusterThe instrum
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Safety Belt RemindersSafety Belt Re
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Airbag Off LightWhen the right fron
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If the word OFF or the off symbol i
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When the ignition is on, the brake
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Tire Pressure LightFor vehicles wit
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An emission system malfunction migh
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A reading in the low pressure zone
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Tow/Haul Mode LightThis light comes
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T (Vehicle Information): Press this
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To stop the timer, press the set/re
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Relearn Remote KeyTo access this di
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To calibrate the compass, use the f
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DRIVER DOOR OPENThis message displa
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OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINENotice:
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SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEMThis
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TIGHTEN GAS CAPThis message may dis
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LANGUAGEThis feature allows you to
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HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on t
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APPROACH LIGHTINGThis feature allow
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Audio System(s)If the vehicle came
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Changing the Time and Date DefaultS
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Radio Data System (RDS)The Radio ma
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Finding a StationBAND: Press to swi
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (AM-
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Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player
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RDM (Random): Tracks can be listene
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O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or
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Order of PlayTracks recorded to the
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Once the disc has scanned, the play
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Radio ReceptionFrequency interferen
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Your Driving, the Road, andthe Vehi
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BrakingSee Brake System Warning Lig
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StabiliTrak ® SystemThe vehicle ma
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Locking Rear AxleVehicles with a lo
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Off-Road RecoveryThe vehicle’s ri
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Driving at NightNight driving is mo
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Highway HypnosisAlways be alert and
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Blizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in s
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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It OutT
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Steps for Determining Correct Load
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positions. The combined weight of t
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TowingTowing Your VehicleTo avoid d
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Dolly TowingRear Towing (Rear Wheel
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Towing a TrailerIf the vehicle has
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Use the following chart to determin
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Weight of the Trailer TongueThe ton
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It is important that the vehicle do
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Tow/Haul is designed to be most eff
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Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerT
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Trailer Wiring HarnessThe optional
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Section 5Service and Appearance Car
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California Proposition 65 WarningMo
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Gasoline OctaneUse regular unleaded
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Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)The 8th digit
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Filling the Tank{ CAUTION:Fuel vapo
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container{
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Engine Compartment OverviewIf your
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When to Add Engine OilSee Engine Co
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Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFl
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Engine Air Cleaner/FilterIf your ve
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How to Check AutomaticTransmission
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How to Add AutomaticTransmission Fl
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What to Use{ CAUTION:Adding only pl
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How to Add Coolant to the RadiatorI
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4. Then fill the coolant recovery t
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If Steam Is Coming From The EngineC
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Power Steering FluidThe power steer
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BrakesBrake FluidThe brake master c
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Brake WearThis vehicle has disc bra
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Jump StartingIf the vehicle battery
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{ CAUTION:Using a match near a batt
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Notice: If the jumper cables are co
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Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantRef
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Federal law prohibits the following
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4. Lift the inboard side of the hea
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Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL)
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Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWi
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Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful inform
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(D) DOT (Department of Transportati
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(D) Construction Code: A letter cod
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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire u
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How to CheckUse a good quality pock
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Federal CommunicationsCommission (F
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• One or more TPMS sensors are mi
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Tire Inspection and RotationInspect
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See Inflation - Tire Pressure on pa
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GM recommends replacing tires in se
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TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a c
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Used Replacement Wheels{ CAUTION:Pu
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Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes
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To lower the spare tire from the ve
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Removing the Flat Tire andInstallin
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Rear PositionRear Alternative Posit
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{ CAUTION:Rust or dirt on a wheel,
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{ CAUTION:Wheel nuts that are impro
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2. Turn the hoist extension counter
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andToo
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Appearance CareInterior CleaningThe
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If any of the soil remains, a comme
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Finish CareOccasional waxing or mil
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Finish DamageAny stone chips, fract
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Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring
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FuseUsage23 Empty24 Empty25 Cargo D
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FuseUsage9 Right Low-Beam Headlamp1
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Capacities and SpecificationsIf you
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✍ NOTES5-112
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Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionThi
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Owner Checks and Services on page 6
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Additional Required ServicesThis ma
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Maintenance Footnotes(Gasoline Engi
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Owner Checks and ServicesThese owne
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Automatic Transmission Shift LockCo
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Recommended Fluids andLubricantsThi
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Maintenance Replacement PartsIf the
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Maintenance RecordAfter the schedul
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Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOd
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Customer Assistance andInformationC
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STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In
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Customer Assistance for TextTelepho
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Calling for AssistanceWhen calling
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Scheduling Service AppointmentsWhen
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Collision Damage RepairIf your vehi
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• Gather the important informatio
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Reporting Safety Defects to General
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Event Data RecordersThis vehicle ha
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✍ NOTES7-20
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Automatic TransmissionFluid .......
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Door60/40 Swing-Out Side Door .....
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HHazard Warning Flashers ..........
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)Schedul
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Reporting Safety DefectsCanadian Go
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TractionStabiliTrak ® System .....
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