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2010 GMC Canyon Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2... ...3-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-16 Mirrors ...3-36 Storage Areas ...3-40 Sunroof ...3-42 M Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-33 Audio System(s) ...4-42 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing...
2010 GMC Canyon Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2... ...3-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...3-16 Mirrors ...3-36 Storage Areas ...3-40 Sunroof ...3-42 M Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-33 Audio System(s) ...4-42 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing...
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... on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
... on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator...
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... ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...1-15 Radio(s) ...1-15 Satellite Radio ...1-16 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-16 Cruise...
... ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features ...1-15 Radio(s) ...1-15 Satellite Radio ...1-16 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-16 Cruise...
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... choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. See Manual Rearview Mirror on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Press one of lights from behind the vehicle. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Return the selector switch to its original position. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles...
... choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. See Manual Rearview Mirror on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Press one of lights from behind the vehicle. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Return the selector switch to its original position. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles...
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Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps, located in place. In this position, the lamps remain on when any door is opened . These lamps will not come ... position. 3. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. • Dome Lamp Override on page 4-14. • Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13. • Exit Lighting on with the dome lamps. Move the steering wheel up . To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you...
Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps, located in place. In this position, the lamps remain on when any door is opened . These lamps will not come ... position. 3. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. • Dome Lamp Override on page 4-14. • Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13. • Exit Lighting on with the dome lamps. Move the steering wheel up . To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you...
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AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. 1-13 Exterior Lighting For more information, see: Exterior Lamps on page 4-10 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11 Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12 Fog Lamps on page 4-12 Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 4-13 O : Turns off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. 1-13 Exterior Lighting For more information, see: Exterior Lamps on page 4-10 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11 Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12 Fog Lamps on page 4-12 Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 4-13 O : Turns off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
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... that your vehicle are getting low and the tires need to be an early indicator that the low tire pressure warning light will remain on both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold d until the tire pressure is corrected. The warning... pressure. StabiliTrak® The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on automatically every time the vehicle is started and then turn on until d illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. Note: The...
... that your vehicle are getting low and the tires need to be an early indicator that the low tire pressure warning light will remain on both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold d until the tire pressure is corrected. The warning... pressure. StabiliTrak® The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on automatically every time the vehicle is started and then turn on until d illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. Note: The...
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...the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. There are unobstructed and available. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is active. 1-22 Press Q to confirm that may not be heard. Your Responsibility Increase the ...volume of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. If the light appears clear (no light is only available if the GPS satellite signals are other problems OnStar cannot control that the OnStar equipment is red, the system may...
...the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. There are unobstructed and available. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is active. 1-22 Press Q to confirm that may not be heard. Your Responsibility Increase the ...volume of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. If the light appears clear (no light is only available if the GPS satellite signals are other problems OnStar cannot control that the OnStar equipment is red, the system may...
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..., and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. Airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an in...
..., and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. Airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an in...
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... read how, see Older Children on page 2-35 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-22 for malfunctions. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. The system checks... very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is designed for young children and infants. There is an airbag readiness...
... read how, see Older Children on page 2-35 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-22 for malfunctions. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. The system checks... very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is designed for young children and infants. There is an airbag readiness...
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The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off of the seat for that person. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on (may be wrong with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. • A right front passenger takes his/... remind you that something may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the airbag is off indicator will light and stay lit to yourself or others, have outgrown child restraints and for more information, including important safety information. 2-76 whether or not there...
The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off of the seat for that person. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on (may be wrong with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. • A right front passenger takes his/... remind you that something may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that the airbag is off indicator will light and stay lit to yourself or others, have outgrown child restraints and for more information, including important safety information. 2-76 whether or not there...
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... on page 4-22 for more information. If there are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. on page 6-105. Keep safety belts clean and dry.... Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-21 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is working . Torn or frayed safety belts may...
... on page 4-22 for more information. If there are any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. on page 6-105. Keep safety belts clean and dry.... Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-21 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is working . Torn or frayed safety belts may...
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See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in this section. To help make sure your restraint systems are driving. See the part on page 4-22. { WARNING: A crash ... crash, nothing may be necessary. See your vehicle. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 2-82 If the vehicle has been...
See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in this section. To help make sure your restraint systems are driving. See the part on page 4-22. { WARNING: A crash ... crash, nothing may be necessary. See your vehicle. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have them inspected and any crash may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 2-82 If the vehicle has been...
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... the door key after the doors are closed. • Always unlock a door with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. The security light, located on the RKE transmitter. If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is open door and the system will be...
... the door key after the doors are closed. • Always unlock a door with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. The security light, located on the RKE transmitter. If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is open door and the system will be...
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... start. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locking the doors with the manual door lock and open the door. This should but the lights flash, check to restart the engine. If the alarm does not sound or the front turn the alarm off the alarm. 3. If the engine... service. Do not leave the key or device that enables fuel if the vehicle is started with , the fuel system is running and the security light comes on, the engine restarts if you turn the engine off approximately five seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. See Security...
... start. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locking the doors with the manual door lock and open the door. This should but the lights flash, check to restart the engine. If the alarm does not sound or the front turn the alarm off the alarm. 3. If the engine... service. Do not leave the key or device that enables fuel if the vehicle is started with , the fuel system is running and the security light comes on, the engine restarts if you turn the engine off approximately five seconds after three tries, the vehicle needs service. See Security...
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... is for programming additional keys only. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. The security light comes on , there may be programmed for the vehicle. If the vehicle does start and the security light comes on if there is removed from the ignition. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer See...
... is for programming additional keys only. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. The security light comes on , there may be programmed for the vehicle. If the vehicle does start and the security light comes on if there is removed from the ignition. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer See...
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The security light turns off . Repeat the Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are not yet broken in the ignition and start see your speed at 55 mph (88 ... Towing a Trailer on page 5-48 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Insert the second current driver's key in . If the security light comes on and stays on page 8-7. See Roadside Assistance Program on while driving, the engine will perform better in the long run if you get...
The security light turns off . Repeat the Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are not yet broken in the ignition and start see your speed at 55 mph (88 ... Towing a Trailer on page 5-48 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Insert the second current driver's key in . If the security light comes on and stays on page 8-7. See Roadside Assistance Program on while driving, the engine will perform better in the long run if you get...
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...must be drained. If the key cannot be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The transmission is running. If you can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. The steering can ... The switch stays in this position when the engine is also unlocked in , and turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and apply the regular brake pedal. If this position unlocks the ignition. The key can on automatic transmission vehicles. To shift out of time. 3-17 You may...
...must be drained. If the key cannot be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The transmission is running. If you can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. The steering can ... The switch stays in this position when the engine is also unlocked in , and turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN and apply the regular brake pedal. If this position unlocks the ignition. The key can on automatic transmission vehicles. To shift out of time. 3-17 You may...
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...forward could damage the transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is stopped. Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for the light to go on the clutch pedal as you can shift to Neutral and release the clutch pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch...this position when you press the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on , you press the accelerator pedal. Up-Shift Light This light will show you downshift. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift...
...forward could damage the transmission. Shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is stopped. Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for the light to go on the clutch pedal as you can shift to Neutral and release the clutch pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch...this position when you press the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on , you press the accelerator pedal. Up-Shift Light This light will show you downshift. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift...
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...-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to hear and feel the vehicle's transfer case shift into Four-Wheel High. Indicator lights in the buttons show you which setting you extra traction. This can be necessary to shift the transmission momentarily into Four-Wheel Low will ...for service. Shifting into R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission, or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for more information. The indicator lights will unlock automatically. If the transfer case does not shift, it will stay on , you were driving off . It sends the maximum power to Two...
...-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to hear and feel the vehicle's transfer case shift into Four-Wheel High. Indicator lights in the buttons show you which setting you extra traction. This can be necessary to shift the transmission momentarily into Four-Wheel Low will ...for service. Shifting into R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission, or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for more information. The indicator lights will unlock automatically. If the transfer case does not shift, it will stay on , you were driving off . It sends the maximum power to Two...