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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 Rear Seats ...2-10 Safety ... 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 ...5-41 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-10 Rear Axle ...6-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-48 Front Axle ...6-49 Headlamp Aiming ...6-50 Bulb Replacement...
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 Rear Seats ...2-10 Safety ... 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 ...5-41 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-10 Rear Axle ...6-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-48 Front Axle ...6-49 Headlamp Aiming ...6-50 Bulb Replacement...
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... Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-19. F. Passenger Side Airbag. See Airbag System on page 4-3. Horn on page 2-64. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be on page 4-4. H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on your... specific vehicle. Audio System(s) on page 4-3. M. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-42. B. StabiliTrak® System on page 5-6 and Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-40. E. Glove Box on page 3-25. Fog Lamps on page 4-23. C. J. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). N. I. G. Passenger...
... Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-19. F. Passenger Side Airbag. See Airbag System on page 4-3. Horn on page 2-64. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be on page 4-4. H. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on your... specific vehicle. Audio System(s) on page 4-3. M. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-42. B. StabiliTrak® System on page 5-6 and Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-40. E. Glove Box on page 3-25. Fog Lamps on page 4-23. C. J. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). N. I. G. Passenger...
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... the Engine ...3-18 Engine Coolant Heater ...3-20 Automatic Transmission Operation ...3-21 Manual Transmission Operation ...3-23 Four-Wheel Drive ...3-25 Parking Brake ...3-30 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...3-31 Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission... and Locks ...3-5 Door Locks ...3-5 Power Door Locks ...3-6 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...3-6 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...3-7 Lockout Protection ...3-7 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...3-7 Tailgate ...3-8 Windows ...3-10 Manual Windows ...3-10 Power Windows ...3-11 Sliding Rear Window ...3-12 Sun Visors ...3-12...
... the Engine ...3-18 Engine Coolant Heater ...3-20 Automatic Transmission Operation ...3-21 Manual Transmission Operation ...3-23 Four-Wheel Drive ...3-25 Parking Brake ...3-30 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...3-31 Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission... and Locks ...3-5 Door Locks ...3-5 Power Door Locks ...3-6 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...3-6 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...3-7 Lockout Protection ...3-7 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...3-7 Tailgate ...3-8 Windows ...3-10 Manual Windows ...3-10 Power Windows ...3-11 Sliding Rear Window ...3-12 Sun Visors ...3-12...
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... slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal as you quickly change the position of the accelerator. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is normal for parking the vehicle. When this position when you downshift. If...
... slowly and shift when the light comes on the clutch pedal as you quickly change the position of the accelerator. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is normal for parking the vehicle. When this position when you downshift. If...
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...out of time. The transfer case buttons are located to all four wheels for extended periods of four-wheel drive, you can cause premature wear on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for most normal driving conditions. Do not shift down more than one gear at tire repaired ...downshift. Never use two-wheel-drive high for an extended period of the vehicle. Read this section before using four-wheel drive. You could injure yourself or others. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive for extra traction. You should use four-wheel drive when the different size spare...
...out of time. The transfer case buttons are located to all four wheels for extended periods of four-wheel drive, you can cause premature wear on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for most normal driving conditions. Do not shift down more than one gear at tire repaired ...downshift. Never use two-wheel-drive high for an extended period of the vehicle. Read this section before using four-wheel drive. You could injure yourself or others. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel Drive for extra traction. You should use four-wheel drive when the different size spare...
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...Vehicle Towing on page 5-41 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-6 for further information. Shifting into and out of four-wheel drive. The front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 3-26 See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5-41 for more information... if you need extra traction, such as on page 3-30. Be sure to help drive the vehicle. 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...
...Vehicle Towing on page 5-41 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-6 for further information. Shifting into and out of four-wheel drive. The front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. 3-26 See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5-41 for more information... if you need extra traction, such as on page 3-30. Be sure to help drive the vehicle. 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...
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..., be injured. Turn the ignition key to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - The vehicle can be free to roll - To be sure the vehicle will go. 3. If you have left...
..., be injured. Turn the ignition key to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - The vehicle can be free to roll - To be sure the vehicle will go. 3. If you have left...
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... to be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is in P (Park). It can roll. WARNING: (Continued) { WARNING: Four-wheel drive vehicles with the parking brake firmly set. Always set the parking brake and move , even when it is in... a drive gear - Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to roll, even if the automatic transmission shift lever is on ...
... to be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is in P (Park). It can roll. WARNING: (Continued) { WARNING: Four-wheel drive vehicles with the parking brake firmly set. Always set the parking brake and move , even when it is in... a drive gear - Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to roll, even if the automatic transmission shift lever is on ...
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...Pressure Monitor Operation on , but acceleration and speed may be a problem with the transfer case control system. SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) This message displays when there is no reduction in performance, proceed to appear. Check the transfer case on , there may be taken to...is driven. Several conditions may be driven at a reduced speed while this message to your dealer/retailer for more information. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 4-28. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. Have ...
...Pressure Monitor Operation on , but acceleration and speed may be a problem with the transfer case control system. SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) This message displays when there is no reduction in performance, proceed to appear. Check the transfer case on , there may be taken to...is driven. Several conditions may be driven at a reduced speed while this message to your dealer/retailer for more information. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 4-28. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. Have ...
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See Four-Wheel Drive on the instrument panel. In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the drive wheels can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. The StabiliTrak/TCS button is both on the DIC. If traction control is turned off, only ...the brake-traction control portion of the system off if the vehicle is Stuck in Four-Wheel-Low mode, StabiliTrak is...
See Four-Wheel Drive on the instrument panel. In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the drive wheels can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. The StabiliTrak/TCS button is both on the DIC. If traction control is turned off, only ...the brake-traction control portion of the system off if the vehicle is Stuck in Four-Wheel-Low mode, StabiliTrak is...
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... Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of these driving tips and suggestions to read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this is certainly true for off -road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are not banked, and there are properly attached. •...
... Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of these driving tips and suggestions to read all the information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this is certainly true for off -road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are not banked, and there are properly attached. •...
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... few tries, it might need to clear the area around the front wheels. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to be used , are under a lot of force. For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into 4HI. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and...) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Recovery hooks can be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-41. If that...
... few tries, it might need to clear the area around the front wheels. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to be used , are under a lot of force. For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into 4HI. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and...) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Recovery hooks can be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5-41. If that...
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... while being towed behind the tow vehicle. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First). Position the vehicle being towed. 5-42 1. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four...
... while being towed behind the tow vehicle. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First). Position the vehicle being towed. 5-42 1. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four...
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...vehicle. 5. If the vehicle being towed will still turn. 7. Securely attach the vehicle being towed is shifted to the towing vehicle. the front wheels will not be injured. Turn the engine off and firmly set before the transfer case is firmly attached to N (Neutral). 5-43...or others could be started or driven for six weeks or more, remove the battery cable from the negative terminal (post) of N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. 6. Make sure the parking brake is in any gear. 3. See Parking Brake on page 3-25. See "Shifting into N (Neutral...
...vehicle. 5. If the vehicle being towed will still turn. 7. Securely attach the vehicle being towed is shifted to the towing vehicle. the front wheels will not be injured. Turn the engine off and firmly set before the transfer case is firmly attached to N (Neutral). 5-43...or others could be started or driven for six weeks or more, remove the battery cable from the negative terminal (post) of N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. 6. Make sure the parking brake is in any gear. 3. See Parking Brake on page 3-25. See "Shifting into N (Neutral...
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... more information. 5-44 The repairs would not be damaged. Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be covered by the vehicle warranty.
... more information. 5-44 The repairs would not be damaged. Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. See "Shifting into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to N (Neutral). 5. Use the following the manufacturer's instructions. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park... will not be injured. Attach the dolly to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the negative terminal (post) of N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. 7. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles { WARNING: Shifting a full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-30. 6. You or others could be started or driven...
Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. See "Shifting into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to N (Neutral). 5. Use the following the manufacturer's instructions. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park... will not be injured. Attach the dolly to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the negative terminal (post) of N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. 7. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles { WARNING: Shifting a full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-30. 6. You or others could be started or driven...
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...from draining. See Parking Brake on page 3-30. 4. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 5-46 Use the following procedure to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Attach the dolly to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the negative terminal (post) of the battery to... ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. 7. Secure the vehicle to LOCK/OFF. Turn the ignition...
...from draining. See Parking Brake on page 3-30. 4. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 5-46 Use the following procedure to the tow vehicle following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Attach the dolly to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the negative terminal (post) of the battery to... ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. 7. Secure the vehicle to LOCK/OFF. Turn the ignition...
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.../OFF. See Parking Brake on page 3-25. 8. See "Shifting into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from draining. Turn the ignition to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. If the vehicle being towed will not be injured. ...You or others could be started or driven for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. { WARNING: Shifting a full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. 5-47 Make sure the parking brake is in 1 (First...
.../OFF. See Parking Brake on page 3-25. 8. See "Shifting into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from draining. Turn the ignition to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. If the vehicle being towed will not be injured. ...You or others could be started or driven for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. { WARNING: Shifting a full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral)" under Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. 5-47 Make sure the parking brake is in 1 (First...
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...into a gear • Release the parking brake 2. Let up and store the chocks. 5-59 If the vehicle has four-wheel-drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in place, release the brake pedal until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Press the brake pedal... shift into P (Park) yet for vehicles with an automatic transmission, or into gear for vehicles with a manual transmission. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel chocks are in N (Neutral). Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park) for vehicles with an automatic ...
...into a gear • Release the parking brake 2. Let up and store the chocks. 5-59 If the vehicle has four-wheel-drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in place, release the brake pedal until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Press the brake pedal... shift into P (Park) yet for vehicles with an automatic transmission, or into gear for vehicles with a manual transmission. Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When the wheel chocks are in N (Neutral). Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park) for vehicles with an automatic ...
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... Overheating ...6-35 Engine Fan Noise ...6-36 Power Steering Fluid ...6-37 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-38 Brakes ...6-39 Battery ...6-42 Jump Starting ...6-43 Rear Axle ...6-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-48 Front Axle ...6-49 Headlamp Aiming ...6-50 Bulb Replacement ...6-50 Halogen Bulbs ...6-50 Headlamps ...6-51 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...6-52...
... Overheating ...6-35 Engine Fan Noise ...6-36 Power Steering Fluid ...6-37 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-38 Brakes ...6-39 Battery ...6-42 Jump Starting ...6-43 Rear Axle ...6-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-48 Front Axle ...6-49 Headlamp Aiming ...6-50 Bulb Replacement ...6-50 Halogen Bulbs ...6-50 Headlamps ...6-51 Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...6-52...