2009 GMC Savana Owner Manual

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Vehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbols that may be found onthe vehicle and what they mean. For more informationon the symbol, refer to the index.9 : Airbag Readiness Light# : Air Conditioning! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ®$ : Brake System Warning Light" : Charging SystemI : Cruise ControlB : Engine Coolant TemperatureO : Exterior Lamps# : Fog Lamps. : Fuel Gage+ : Fusesi : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changerj : LATCH System Child Restraints* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp: : Oil Pressure} : Power/ : Remote Vehicle Start> : Safety Belt Reminders7 : Tire Pressure Monitor_ : Tow/Haul ModeF : Traction ControlM : Windshield Washer Fluidiv
Section 1Seats and Restraint SystemFront Seats ......................................................1-2<strong>Manual</strong> Seats ................................................1-2Power Seat ...................................................1-3Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-4Rear Seats .......................................................1-6Rear Seat Operation .......................................1-6Safety Belts ...................................................1-10Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ................1-10How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-15Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-24Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-30Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-30Child Restraints .............................................1-31Older Children ..............................................1-31Infants and Young Children ............................1-34Child Restraint Systems .................................1-37Where to Put the Restraint .............................1-39Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) ......................................1-41Securing a Child Restraint in aRear Seat Position ....................................1-47Securing a Child Restraint in theRight Front Seat Position(With Passenger Sensing System) ...............1-50Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position (With Airbag On-Off Switch) .....1-54Airbag System ...............................................1-58Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-60When Should an Airbag Inflate? .....................1-63What Makes an Airbag Inflate? .......................1-65How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-65What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? .....1-66Airbag Off Switch ..........................................1-67Passenger Sensing System ............................1-71Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-77Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle .............................1-78Restraint System Check ..................................1-79Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-79Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash ............................................1-801-1
Page 2 and 3: Canadian OwnersGENERAL MOTORS, GM,
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 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
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Securing a Child Restraint in theRi
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4. Push the latch plate into the bu
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Securing a Child Restraint inthe Ri
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4. Push the latch plate into the bu
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Airbag SystemThe vehicle has the fo
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{ CAUTION:Children who are up again
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For passenger vans with a sliding d
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Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Airbags
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What Will You See After an AirbagIn
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This switch should only be turned t
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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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