Engine power messages, Fuel system messages, Key and lock messages – GMC 2012 Savana User Manual

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GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11

Instruments and Controls

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Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

This message displays and a chime
sounds when the cooling system
temperature gets too hot and the
engine further enters the engine
coolant protection mode. See
Engine Overheating on page 10‑23
for further information.

This message also displays when
the engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is
no reduction in performance,
proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message
stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.

Fuel System Messages

FUEL LEVEL LOW

This message displays and a chime
sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel
as soon as possible. See Fuel
Gauge on page 5‑12
and Fuel on
page 9‑40
for more information.

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

This message may display along
with the check engine light on the
instrument panel cluster if the fuel
cap is not tightened properly. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑20
.
Reinstall the fuel cap
fully. See Filling the Tank on
page 9‑43
.
The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has
been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap allows
fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the cap properly installed should
turn this light and message off.

Key and Lock Messages

REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY

This message displays if a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
battery is low. The battery needs to
be replaced in the transmitter. See
“Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2‑3
.

Lamp Messages

AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF

This message displays when the
automatic headlamps are turned off.
See Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1
for more information.

AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON

This message displays when the
automatic headlamps are turned on.
See Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1
for more information.

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