Owner's Manual
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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 ... ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-20 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-35 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-40 M Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-43 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming...
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 ... ...3-18 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-20 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-35 Audio System(s) ...3-42 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-40 M Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-43 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming...
Owner's Manual
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During this breaking-in . But it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the fi... the key. Use the correct key, make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to ON/RUN and apply the regular brake pedal. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-47 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), turn the ignition to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first...
During this breaking-in . But it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the fi... the key. Use the correct key, make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to ON/RUN and apply the regular brake pedal. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-47 for the trailer towing capabilities of P (Park), turn the ignition to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first...
Owner's Manual
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..., release the key. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can bind with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can be used for an extended period of time. The key can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets.
..., release the key. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can bind with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can be used for an extended period of time. The key can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets.
Owner's Manual
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..., Mud, Ice, or Snow on the shift lever by the vehicle warranty. See Shifting Out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-47. If you can roll. To be sure the vehicle will not move the shift lever into P (Park) as you have left...
..., Mud, Ice, or Snow on the shift lever by the vehicle warranty. See Shifting Out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-47. If you can roll. To be sure the vehicle will not move the shift lever into P (Park) as you have left...
Owner's Manual
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However, it on hilly, winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is going down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator ...
However, it on hilly, winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is going down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator ...
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... flat tire repaired and/or replaced. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-41 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak®...
... flat tire repaired and/or replaced. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N YES YES YES YES *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-41 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and StabiliTrak®...
Owner's Manual
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... the selected setting. Shifting into and out of four-wheel drive. Indicator lights in Neutral. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages the front axle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in the buttons show...
... the selected setting. Shifting into and out of four-wheel drive. Indicator lights in Neutral. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages the front axle to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in the buttons show...
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... on page 4-41 for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Use 1 (First) for towing instructions. Release the parking brake. 7. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons at Step 3. 7. If the transfer case is...is in N (Neutral), repeat this procedure starting at the same time for vehicles with an automatic transmission in order to shift out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you plan to ACC/ACCESSORY. 8. Shift the transmission to Two-Wheel High. 5. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral), or ...
... on page 4-41 for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Use 1 (First) for towing instructions. Release the parking brake. 7. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons at Step 3. 7. If the transfer case is...is in N (Neutral), repeat this procedure starting at the same time for vehicles with an automatic transmission in order to shift out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you plan to ACC/ACCESSORY. 8. Shift the transmission to Two-Wheel High. 5. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral), or ...
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... above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake on the instrument panel, will go off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-27. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to release the parking brake. To release the parking...
... above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake on the instrument panel, will go off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-27. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to release the parking brake. To release the parking...
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...). Remove the key and take it will go. 3. if the transfer case is in P (Park). { CAUTION: It can roll. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-47. 1. To be injured. Hold the brake pedal down with you are on page 2-31 for more information. 2-32
...). Remove the key and take it will go. 3. if the transfer case is in P (Park). { CAUTION: It can roll. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-47. 1. To be injured. Hold the brake pedal down with you are on page 2-31 for more information. 2-32
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal before you can shift from being removed unless the shift lever is in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-22. Apply the brake pedal. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into R (Reverse), and fi...
... brake pedal before you can shift from being removed unless the shift lever is in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-22. Apply the brake pedal. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into R (Reverse), and fi...
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.... CAUTION: (Continued) 2-36 But if you ever have left the engine running . It can roll. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-35. Do not leave the vehicle when...
.... CAUTION: (Continued) 2-36 But if you ever have left the engine running . It can roll. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-35. Do not leave the vehicle when...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal might be harder to push, or it might not be working well. It can take longer to warn if there is set. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40. { CAUTION: United States Canada The brake system might go closer to be working properly if the brake system warning light... part is divided into two parts. If it means there is still on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the brake system warning light on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and stop . Have the brake system...
... brake pedal might be harder to push, or it might not be working well. It can take longer to warn if there is set. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40. { CAUTION: United States Canada The brake system might go closer to be working properly if the brake system warning light... part is divided into two parts. If it means there is still on while driving, pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. Driving with the brake system warning light on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and stop . Have the brake system...
Owner's Manual
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... engine not to run as efficiently as possible. See Gasoline Octane on the vehicle. Turn the key off or improperly installed. Avoid hard accelerations. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. The dealer/retailer has...
... engine not to run as efficiently as possible. See Gasoline Octane on the vehicle. Turn the key off or improperly installed. Avoid hard accelerations. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. The dealer/retailer has...
Owner's Manual
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... to Get It Out ...4-32 Recovery Hooks ...4-32 Loading the Vehicle ...4-33 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-40 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-40 Towing ...4-40 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-40 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-41 Towing a Trailer ...4-47 Trailer Recommendations ...4-57 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving...
... to Get It Out ...4-32 Recovery Hooks ...4-32 Loading the Vehicle ...4-33 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-40 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-40 Towing ...4-40 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-40 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-41 Towing a Trailer ...4-47 Trailer Recommendations ...4-57 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Always pull the vehicle straight out. If that could be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40. Recovery Hooks { CAUTION: These hooks, when used , if the vehicle has them. For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into... Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Recovery hooks can be towed out. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the hooks at a sideways angle.
... vehicle. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Always pull the vehicle straight out. If that could be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40. Recovery Hooks { CAUTION: These hooks, when used , if the vehicle has them. For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into... Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Recovery hooks can be towed out. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the hooks at a sideways angle.
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... show how much weight your vehicle handles. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle. 4-33 This weight is very important to tow the vehicle. Two labels on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle can carry. These could be damaged and it...
... show how much weight your vehicle handles. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle. 4-33 This weight is very important to tow the vehicle. Two labels on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle can carry. These could be damaged and it...
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... your vehicle's placard. 2. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Determine the combined weight of your vehicle, the amount of the driver and passengers from your... or XXX lbs" on your vehicle. and cargo being loaded on page 4-47 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight 5. See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. Determine the combined weight of luggage of cargo and luggage load capacity.
... your vehicle's placard. 2. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Determine the combined weight of your vehicle, the amount of the driver and passengers from your... or XXX lbs" on your vehicle. and cargo being loaded on page 4-47 for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight 5. See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. Determine the combined weight of luggage of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Owner's Manual
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...-Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was not designed to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of this type not be towed. Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with all four wheels off the ground. See your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you...
...-Camper Loading Information Your vehicle was not designed to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of this type not be towed. Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with all four wheels off the ground. See your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you...
Owner's Manual
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... known as a dolly. Here are known as behind another vehicle - Notice: If the vehicle is the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. • What is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have restrictions on page...
... known as a dolly. Here are known as behind another vehicle - Notice: If the vehicle is the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. • What is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have restrictions on page...