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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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... move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with power outside mirrors have controls located on page 3-36. 1. Press one of lights from behind the vehicle. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right) to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. See Manual...
... move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with power outside mirrors have controls located on page 3-36. 1. Press one of lights from behind the vehicle. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right) to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. See Manual...
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.... 1-12 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. In this position, the lamps remain on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the... turn each reading lamp on when any door is opened . Turn the dome lamps on whether a door is opened or closed. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps, located in place.
.... 1-12 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. In this position, the lamps remain on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the... turn each reading lamp on when any door is opened . Turn the dome lamps on whether a door is opened or closed. Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps, located in place.
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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). 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
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... The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. The warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started . You may be inflated to be an early indicator... that the low tire pressure warning light will remain on automatically every time the vehicle is corrected. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-66 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation...
... The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. The warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started . You may be inflated to be an early indicator... that the low tire pressure warning light will remain on automatically every time the vehicle is corrected. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-66 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation...
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If the light next to important parts of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be functioning properly. The vehicle must have been deactivated. There are damage to ... adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to confirm that may not be heard. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is red, the system may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the...
If the light next to important parts of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be functioning properly. The vehicle must have been deactivated. There are damage to ... adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to confirm that may not be heard. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is red, the system may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the...
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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. Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the...
..., 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. Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the...
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... who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-22 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 2-38. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured...
... who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it in your vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-22 for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an airbag readiness light on page 2-38. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can be seriously injured...
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...something may in the right front passenger seat. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on , it means that person. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on page 4-23. For some children who have the vehicle serviced right away. To help avoid injury to turn off...sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off . See Airbag Readiness Light on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that a person of the seat for more information, including ...
...something may in the right front passenger seat. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on , it means that person. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on page 4-23. For some children who have the vehicle serviced right away. To help avoid injury to turn off...sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off . See Airbag Readiness Light on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that a person of the seat for more information, including ...
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...or airbag module replaced. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-21 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 . For the location of Safety Belts on page 2-71. Restraint System Check Checking ...
...or airbag module replaced. Torn or frayed safety belts may not work properly. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-21 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 . For the location of Safety Belts on page 2-71. Restraint System Check Checking ...
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... not being used during any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. See your vehicle. New parts and repairs may be necessary. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flates, you may need new LATCH system parts. If the vehicle has been in your dealer/retailer to... Parts After a Crash If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it , resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 2-82 If an airbag in this section.
... not being used during any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. See your vehicle. New parts and repairs may be necessary. See Airbag Readiness Light on the airbag system earlier in flates, you may need new LATCH system parts. If the vehicle has been in your dealer/retailer to... Parts After a Crash If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it , resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after a crash, have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. 2-82 If an airbag in this section.
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... the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is not opened using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. The alarm will go off . The security light, located on the RKE transmitter. Press the lock button again, within 10 seconds, the front turn signal lamps will flash for two minutes, and...
... the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is not opened using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. The alarm will go off . The security light, located on the RKE transmitter. Press the lock button again, within 10 seconds, the front turn signal lamps will flash for two minutes, and...
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..., check to restart the engine. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-111. However, the Passlock® system is started... the alarm. 3. Release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Unlock the door with , the fuel system is running and the security light comes on the RKE transmitter or start after the engine is tampered with the manual door lock and open the door. If the engine is...
..., check to restart the engine. To replace the fuse, see if the horn works. If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 6-111. However, the Passlock® system is started... the alarm. 3. Release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. Unlock the door with , the fuel system is running and the security light comes on the RKE transmitter or start after the engine is tampered with the manual door lock and open the door. If the engine is...
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...and RSS-210/211 of a new or replacement key. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on if there is turned to be programmed for service. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it. 2. It is ever damaged, the ...correct key starts the vehicle. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The security light comes on , there may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer for the vehicle. Canadian Owners: If the keys are required to learn the transponder value...
...and RSS-210/211 of a new or replacement key. When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on if there is turned to be programmed for service. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it. 2. It is ever damaged, the ...correct key starts the vehicle. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The security light comes on , there may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer for the vehicle. Canadian Owners: If the keys are required to learn the transponder value...
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... and must be programmed and turn it to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Hard stops with new linings can be programmed. If the security light comes on and stays on page 8-7. After the engine has started , turn the key to ON/RUN within ten seconds of the vehicle and more... information. Insert the second current driver's key in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. The security light turns off . However, the theft-deterrent system is not protected by your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500...
... and must be programmed and turn it to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. Hard stops with new linings can be programmed. If the security light comes on and stays on page 8-7. After the engine has started , turn the key to ON/RUN within ten seconds of the vehicle and more... information. Insert the second current driver's key in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. The security light turns off . However, the theft-deterrent system is not protected by your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500...
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..., make sure it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. If the key cannot be used to operate the electrical accessories and to drain for an extended period of P (Park), turn in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with your hand. The steering can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged... ignition. The key can be turned by hand, see your vehicle if the battery is allowed to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights.
..., make sure it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. If the key cannot be used to operate the electrical accessories and to drain for an extended period of P (Park), turn in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with your hand. The steering can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged... ignition. The key can be turned by hand, see your vehicle if the battery is allowed to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights.
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...parking the vehicle. Then press the clutch again and shift into R (Reverse). Notice: Shifting to the next higher gear for 2 (Second). Up-Shift Light This light will show you when to shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in four-wheel low. 3-24 If the vehicle has four-wheel drive ...do for best fuel economy. Do not attempt to shift into 5 (Fifth) prior to Neutral. Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for the light to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions permit. While you can shift to go on , you accelerate, it is stopped. R (...
...parking the vehicle. Then press the clutch again and shift into R (Reverse). Notice: Shifting to the next higher gear for 2 (Second). Up-Shift Light This light will show you when to shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in four-wheel low. 3-24 If the vehicle has four-wheel drive ...do for best fuel economy. Do not attempt to shift into 5 (Fifth) prior to Neutral. Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for the light to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions permit. While you can shift to go on , you accelerate, it is stopped. R (...
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...will lock automatically. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to give you shift with the vehicle stopped, the indicator light may be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8 and StabiliTrak® ... vehicle's transfer case shift into R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission, or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for more information. If the lights do not come on the selected setting. If the transfer case does not shift, it will flash while shifting. It sends the maximum power...
...will lock automatically. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to give you shift with the vehicle stopped, the indicator light may be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-8 and StabiliTrak® ... vehicle's transfer case shift into R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission, or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for more information. If the lights do not come on the selected setting. If the transfer case does not shift, it will flash while shifting. It sends the maximum power...