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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 ...
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 ...
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... Check ...1-77 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-8 Seatback Latches ...1-9 Rear Seats ...1-10 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...1-10 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-13 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-13 How to Wear...
... Check ...1-77 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-8 Seatback Latches ...1-9 Rear Seats ...1-10 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...1-10 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-13 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-13 How to Wear...
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Try to move the seat with your body to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { CAUTION: You can be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Lift the bar to . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to be moved forward or rearward. 1.
Try to move the seat with your body to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { CAUTION: You can be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Lift the bar to . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to be moved forward or rearward. 1.
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...Use the vertical control to increase or decrease lumbar support. 1-3 To adjust the seat: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. •...; Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the driver seat. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the horizontal control up or down . Manual ...
...Use the vertical control to increase or decrease lumbar support. 1-3 To adjust the seat: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. •...; Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the driver seat. See "Power Reclining Seatbacks" under Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard side of the horizontal control up or down . Manual ...
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... the heat off and then turned back on the outboard side of the seat(s). The seat will heat the cushion and back of the front seats. Power Lumbar If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the passenger seat. 1-4 Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the... low setting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the high setting. This feature will heat to work . Heated Seats If the vehicle has this feature, the control is located on . The ignition must be on for the heated...
... the heat off and then turned back on the outboard side of the seat(s). The seat will heat the cushion and back of the front seats. Power Lumbar If the vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the passenger seat. 1-4 Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the... low setting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the high setting. This feature will heat to work . Heated Seats If the vehicle has this feature, the control is located on . The ignition must be on for the heated...
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...the seatback is not moving . That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not locked, it is located on the seatback to . If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is locked. The sudden movement could startle... push a pedal when you do not want to be sure it could cause injury to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-5 Always push and pull on the outboard side of the seat(s). { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to the person sitting there.
...the seatback is not moving . That could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not locked, it is located on the seatback to . If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is locked. The sudden movement could startle... push a pedal when you do not want to be sure it could cause injury to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-5 Always push and pull on the outboard side of the seat(s). { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to the person sitting there.
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... applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to lock the seatback in place. 3. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the vehicle. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then... recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the seat. Push and pull on the seatback to an upright position: 1. To recline the seatback: 1.
... applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to lock the seatback in place. 3. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the vehicle. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then... recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. • To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the seat. Push and pull on the seatback to an upright position: 1. To recline the seatback: 1.
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... in motion, have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 1-7 Even if when buckled up over your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. The shoulder belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could cause serious internal injuries. In a crash...
... in motion, have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 1-7 Even if when buckled up over your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. The shoulder belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could cause serious internal injuries. In a crash...
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of a neck injury in a crash. 1-8 Head Restraints The front seats may have adjustable head restraints. If the vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustable head restraints. This position reduces the chance of the occupant's head. To lower the head restraint, press the button located on top of the seatback and push down on the head restraint to raise it. Pull up on the head restraint.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of a neck injury in a crash. 1-8 Head Restraints The front seats may have adjustable head restraints. If the vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustable head restraints. This position reduces the chance of the occupant's head. To lower the head restraint, press the button located on top of the seatback and push down on the head restraint to raise it. Pull up on the head restraint.
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... to the person sitting there. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it latches. Always push and pull on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. { CAUTION: If the seatback is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the.... 1-9 To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the seatback to be sure it is not locked, it could cause injury to the rear seats or the storage area behind the...
... to the person sitting there. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it latches. Always push and pull on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward. { CAUTION: If the seatback is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the.... 1-9 To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the seatback to be sure it is not locked, it could cause injury to the rear seats or the storage area behind the...
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...64258;ush with the safety belts still fastened may be closed before folding a rear seat. To store the seat: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the trim panel. 1-10 The rear seat storage compartments must be forward folding seats in use. 2. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to the... seat or the safety belts. Push the entire seat up until it does not move when not in the rear area. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) If the vehicle has an extended cab, there may cause damage to their normal stowed position...
...64258;ush with the safety belts still fastened may be closed before folding a rear seat. To store the seat: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the trim panel. 1-10 The rear seat storage compartments must be forward folding seats in use. 2. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to the... seat or the safety belts. Push the entire seat up until it does not move when not in the rear area. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) If the vehicle has an extended cab, there may cause damage to their normal stowed position...
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Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to the seat or the safety belts. Fold the seatback(s) forward. 1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the ..., forward until you hear a click. 3. Pull the loop, located on the buckle. Let the belt retract. 1-11 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The rear seatback(s) in the crew cab can be folded forward. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to their normal stowed position before folding a rear...
Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to the seat or the safety belts. Fold the seatback(s) forward. 1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the ..., forward until you hear a click. 3. Pull the loop, located on the buckle. Let the belt retract. 1-11 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The rear seatback(s) in the crew cab can be folded forward. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to their normal stowed position before folding a rear...
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... is operated at low speeds. Safety Belts { CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts. In a collision, people riding in...
... is operated at low speeds. Safety Belts { CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts. In a collision, people riding in...
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... go as fast as it will be so serious that even buckled up does matter...a lot! In most crashes are in between. Here is just a seat on anything, you will be a serious one. But most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.
... go as fast as it will be so serious that even buckled up does matter...a lot! In most crashes are in between. Here is just a seat on anything, you will be a serious one. But most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.
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... see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-70 for you. Do not let it to make sure it clicks. The lap-shoulder belt may be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If this section for instructions on the buckle so that is not long enough, see "Seats" in the right front seating position may affect ...equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on the latch plate to the height that the safety belt could be engaged. Adjust the seat, if the seat is secure. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-34. Then pull the belt across you. Pick up straight. Push the latch plate into ...
... see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-70 for you. Do not let it to make sure it clicks. The lap-shoulder belt may be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. If this section for instructions on the buckle so that is not long enough, see "Seats" in the right front seating position may affect ...equipped), which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on the latch plate to the height that the safety belt could be engaged. Adjust the seat, if the seat is secure. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-34. Then pull the belt across you. Pick up straight. Push the latch plate into ...
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... other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating position. After the adjuster is centered on page 1-78. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the safety belt assembly. Although the safety...
... other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating position. After the adjuster is centered on page 1-78. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the safety belt assembly. Although the safety...
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Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may have outgrown booster seats and for the rear outside positions. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Your vehicle may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for some adults. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. 1-30 Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt. 1. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may have outgrown booster seats and for the rear outside positions. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Your vehicle may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for some adults. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. 1-30 Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt. 1. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
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... safety belts. Lap Belt This section is wearing them properly. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to be hurt in the center front seating position, you have a center...
... safety belts. Lap Belt This section is wearing them properly. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to be hurt in the center front seating position, you have a center...
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..., you should use it to the regular safety belt. But if a safety belt is snug. The extender has been designed for the seat it is positioned so you an extender. For more information, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is made to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 1-34 Make sure the... belt is not long enough, your dealer/ retailer will order you would be long enough for securing child seats. If the belt is not long enough, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for...
..., you should use it to the regular safety belt. But if a safety belt is snug. The extender has been designed for the seat it is positioned so you an extender. For more information, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is made to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary. 1-34 Make sure the... belt is not long enough, your dealer/ retailer will order you would be long enough for securing child seats. If the belt is not long enough, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for...
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... get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 1-35 Use a booster seat with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Does the shoulder belt rest on the seat. If no , return to the booster seat. • Does the lap belt fit low and snug on page ...fit test: • Sit all the way back on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If yes, continue. If no , return to the booster seat. If no , try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. length of trip? If yes, continue. See "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder...
... get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 1-35 Use a booster seat with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Does the shoulder belt rest on the seat. If no , return to the booster seat. • Does the lap belt fit low and snug on page ...fit test: • Sit all the way back on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If yes, continue. If no , return to the booster seat. If no , try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. length of trip? If yes, continue. See "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder...