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2009 GMC Canyon Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-35 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-41 Storage ...
2009 GMC Canyon Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-35 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-41 Storage ...
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Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name CANYON are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. GM reserves the right to make changes after that may or may not be on your dealer/retailer... your specific vehicle. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. This manual describes features that time without further notice. Keep this manual in the back of the manual. All Rights Reserved. Canadian Owners A French language copy...
Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Emblem, and the name CANYON are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. GM reserves the right to make changes after that may or may not be on your dealer/retailer... your specific vehicle. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle's features and controls. This manual describes features that time without further notice. Keep this manual in the back of the manual. All Rights Reserved. Canadian Owners A French language copy...
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... front of the horizontal control up or down . • Use the vertical control to increase or decrease lumbar support. 1-3 Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on page 1-5 for more information.
... front of the horizontal control up or down . • Use the vertical control to increase or decrease lumbar support. 1-3 Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on page 1-5 for more information.
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... of the front seats. Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the low setting. Power Lumbar If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the outboard side of the seat(s). Press the bottom of the control. The passenger safety belt must be fastened for... switch to turn the heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off . The ignition must be on the passenger seat. 1-4 This feature will heat to the high setting. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front of the seats. The seat will heat the cushion and...
... of the front seats. Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the low setting. Power Lumbar If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the outboard side of the seat(s). Press the bottom of the control. The passenger safety belt must be fastened for... switch to turn the heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off . The ignition must be on the passenger seat. 1-4 This feature will heat to the high setting. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front of the seats. The seat will heat the cushion and...
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...Pull up straight. If the belt is adjustable, so you . Engaging the child restraint locking feature in this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If this section for instructions on the latch plate to... wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. The following instructions explain how to make sure it . To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle so ...
...Pull up straight. If the belt is adjustable, so you . Engaging the child restraint locking feature in this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If this section for instructions on the latch plate to... wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. The following instructions explain how to make sure it . To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle so ...
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... or a door. This dust could cause breathing problems for some people may still be dust in the vehicle should seek medical attention. Your vehicle has a feature that some time after approximately 15 minutes. 1-69 Roof-rail airbags may not even realize the airbags in flated for people with a history of...
... or a door. This dust could cause breathing problems for some people may still be dust in the vehicle should seek medical attention. Your vehicle has a feature that some time after approximately 15 minutes. 1-69 Roof-rail airbags may not even realize the airbags in flated for people with a history of...
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... sure the person performing work for your specific vehicle. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be serviced. You can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that can still inflate during improper service. They...
... sure the person performing work for your specific vehicle. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be serviced. You can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that can still inflate during improper service. They...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 Starting ... Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-7 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-9 Windows ...2-11 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-12 Sliding Rear Window ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Content Theft-...
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 Starting ... Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door Locks ...2-7 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-7 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-8 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-9 Windows ...2-11 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-12 Sliding Rear Window ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Content Theft-...
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Section 2 Features and Controls OnStar® System ...2-41 Storage Areas ...2-44 Glove Box ...2-44 Cupholders ...2-44 Center Console Storage ...2-44 Assist Handles ...2-44 Rear Storage Area ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-46 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Compass ...2-38 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-39 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-40 2-2
Section 2 Features and Controls OnStar® System ...2-41 Storage Areas ...2-44 Glove Box ...2-44 Cupholders ...2-44 Center Console Storage ...2-44 Assist Handles ...2-44 Rear Storage Area ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-46 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Compass ...2-38 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-39 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-40 2-2
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... lock or unlock the doors from the ignition. The doors will unlock when the shift lever is removed from the rear seating areas. On crew cab models, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.../h). To unlock a door from the inside , push the lever on the door rearward. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock feature. To change the automatic door lock and unlock settings, see a colored area on the door forward.
... lock or unlock the doors from the ignition. The doors will unlock when the shift lever is removed from the rear seating areas. On crew cab models, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.../h). To unlock a door from the inside , push the lever on the door rearward. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock feature. To change the automatic door lock and unlock settings, see a colored area on the door forward.
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With this feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition, all of the ...doors. 2. Using the ignition key, turn the lock to the vertical position. 3. Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from the outside. To disengage the security locks: 1. To engage the security locks... switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition and a door is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. Close the door. 4. Rear Door Security Locks (Crew...
With this feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition, all of the ...doors. 2. Using the ignition key, turn the lock to the vertical position. 3. Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from the outside. To disengage the security locks: 1. To engage the security locks... switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition and a door is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. Close the door. 4. Rear Door Security Locks (Crew...
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Sliding Rear Window Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): On crew cab vehicles with power windows, there is closed. To turn the lockout feature on the switch. Visor Vanity Mirror The passenger side sun visor may have a mirror. Be sure the latch is engaged when the window is also a ...window lockout button located forward of the window and slide the glass to access the mirror. 2-13 Pull down mode. If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window switches. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to...
Sliding Rear Window Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): On crew cab vehicles with power windows, there is closed. To turn the lockout feature on the switch. Visor Vanity Mirror The passenger side sun visor may have a mirror. Be sure the latch is engaged when the window is also a ...window lockout button located forward of the window and slide the glass to access the mirror. 2-13 Pull down mode. If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window switches. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to...
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... alarm. You should be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not want to unlock a door any other way. 2-14 The security light, located on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is...
... alarm. You should be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not want to unlock a door any other way. 2-14 The security light, located on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is...
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...be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can on automatic transmission vehicles. If this position if the vehicle must be used for an extended period of time. START (D): This is running. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be drained. A warning tone will sound when... transmission vehicles. The key can be in this happens, move the steering wheel from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to these features continue to LOCK/OFF. The steering can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. If this position when...
...be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can on automatic transmission vehicles. If this position if the vehicle must be used for an extended period of time. START (D): This is running. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be drained. A warning tone will sound when... transmission vehicles. The key can be in this happens, move the steering wheel from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to these features continue to LOCK/OFF. The steering can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. If this position when...
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... when it . The idle speed will continue cranking for many seconds, cranking will not start if the clutch pedal is moving , use N (Neutral) only. This feature assists in starting it is already moving . If you do, you could damage the transmission. If the ignition key is already running. The engine will...
... when it . The idle speed will continue cranking for many seconds, cranking will not start if the clutch pedal is moving , use N (Neutral) only. This feature assists in starting it is already moving . If you do, you could damage the transmission. If the ignition key is already running. The engine will...
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... parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. 2-22 The vehicle has a shift lever on the driver side of the vehicle. 3. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. Automatic Transmission Operation { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a...of time the heater should remain plugged in LOCK/OFF, there will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for an extended period, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The cord is turned off the engine. 2. If the cord will...
... parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. 2-22 The vehicle has a shift lever on the driver side of the vehicle. 3. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. Automatic Transmission Operation { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a...of time the heater should remain plugged in LOCK/OFF, there will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for an extended period, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. The cord is turned off the engine. 2. If the cord will...
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... back up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Then press the clutch again and shift into R (Reverse). The transmission has a lock out feature which prevents a 5 (Fifth) gear to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. You can shift...
... back up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Then press the clutch again and shift into R (Reverse). The transmission has a lock out feature which prevents a 5 (Fifth) gear to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. You can shift...
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See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information about the outside temperature display. The automatic dimming feature comes on the mirror. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. ... on the mirror, press O to turn automatic dimming on page 2-38 for the OnStar® system are at the bottom of the mirror. Adjust this feature have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See "Temperature Display" after, for daytime driving.
See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information about the outside temperature display. The automatic dimming feature comes on the mirror. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. ... on the mirror, press O to turn automatic dimming on page 2-38 for the OnStar® system are at the bottom of the mirror. Adjust this feature have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See "Temperature Display" after, for daytime driving.
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...See the OnStar Owner's Guide for service in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was hit). This feature is only available in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. The vehicle must have been deactivated....more information. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in that area. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is...
...See the OnStar Owner's Guide for service in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was hit). This feature is only available in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. The vehicle must have been deactivated....more information. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in that area. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-42 Setting the Clock ...3-43 Radio(s) ...3-44 Using an MP3 ...3-54 XM Radio Messages ...3-59 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-60 Radio Reception ...3-60 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-61 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-61 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-61 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-29 Tire ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-42 Setting the Clock ...3-43 Radio(s) ...3-44 Using an MP3 ...3-54 XM Radio Messages ...3-59 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-60 Radio Reception ...3-60 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-61 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-61 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-61 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-29 Tire ...