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2011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-7 Vehicle ... Operating ...9-28 Engine Exhaust ...9-36 Automatic Transmission ...9-37 Manual Transmission ...9-40 Drive Systems ...9-42 Brakes ...9-46 Ride Control Systems ...9-48 Cruise Control ...9-52 Fuel ...9-54 Towing ...9-59 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-70
2011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-16 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-7 Vehicle ... Operating ...9-28 Engine Exhaust ...9-36 Automatic Transmission ...9-37 Manual Transmission ...9-40 Drive Systems ...9-42 Brakes ...9-46 Ride Control Systems ...9-48 Cruise Control ...9-52 Fuel ...9-54 Towing ...9-59 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-70
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2011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-37 Bulb Replacement ...10-37 Electrical System ...10-42 Wheels and Tires ...10-50 Jump Starting ...10-90 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-99 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants...
2011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-37 Bulb Replacement ...10-37 Electrical System ...10-42 Wheels and Tires ...10-50 Jump Starting ...10-90 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-99 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants...
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Used for extra traction. You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 9‑42. { WARNING Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is needed in N (Neutral). ...;road conditions. Use these buttons to shift into and out of the steering wheel on page 9‑47. N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral) position only when towing the vehicle. In Brief 1-13 Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive sends engine power to all four wheels. Be sure to set the parking brake...
Used for extra traction. You or someone else could be seriously injured. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 9‑42. { WARNING Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is needed in N (Neutral). ...;road conditions. Use these buttons to shift into and out of the steering wheel on page 9‑47. N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral) position only when towing the vehicle. In Brief 1-13 Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive sends engine power to all four wheels. Be sure to set the parking brake...
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..., intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of water. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to park the vehicle...
..., intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of water. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to park the vehicle...
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...comes on briefly when the ignition key is a brake problem. The brake pedal might be harder to push, or it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. If it might not be ready to stop . WARNING (Continued) the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have... two hydraulic circuits. The light stays on while driving, pull off . If the light comes on if the parking brake does not release fully. See Towing the Vehicle on . Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light English Metric { WARNING The brake system might go closer to ON/RUN. If the light...
...comes on briefly when the ignition key is a brake problem. The brake pedal might be harder to push, or it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. If it might not be ready to stop . WARNING (Continued) the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have... two hydraulic circuits. The light stays on while driving, pull off . If the light comes on if the parking brake does not release fully. See Towing the Vehicle on . Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light English Metric { WARNING The brake system might go closer to ON/RUN. If the light...
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... enough following distance between you are going to be ready. Drunk Driving Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-59 9-59 9-64 9-69 { WARNING Drinking and then driving is to Chassis Cab ...9-70 . Do not drink and drive or ride with a group,...Continued) Driver distraction can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. In addition: . or if you and the driver in a cab; See Safety Belts on the task of you drive after drinking. collision if you . Ride home in front of driving. (Continued) ...
... enough following distance between you are going to be ready. Drunk Driving Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-59 9-59 9-64 9-69 { WARNING Drinking and then driving is to Chassis Cab ...9-70 . Do not drink and drive or ride with a group,...Continued) Driver distraction can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. In addition: . or if you and the driver in a cab; See Safety Belts on the task of you drive after drinking. collision if you . Ride home in front of driving. (Continued) ...
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Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑71. If stuck too severely for help with a manual transmission, between 1...For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into 4HI. Slowly spinning the wheels in this as little as needed to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 10‑93. Do this section. If the Vehicle is in sand, mud... on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to be towed out. If it might need to free the vehicle when stuck in gear. Repeat this until the wheels stop...
Moving about using tire chains on the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑71. If stuck too severely for help with a manual transmission, between 1...For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into 4HI. Slowly spinning the wheels in this as little as needed to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 10‑93. Do this section. If the Vehicle is in sand, mud... on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to be towed out. If it might need to free the vehicle when stuck in gear. Repeat this until the wheels stop...
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... stuck off and you can use recovery hooks to some place where you or others could break off -road and need to be pulled to tow the vehicle. 9-22 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks Vehicle Load Limits It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants...
... stuck off and you can use recovery hooks to some place where you or others could break off -road and need to be pulled to tow the vehicle. 9-22 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks Vehicle Load Limits It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants...
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Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 A. See Trailer Towing on towing a trailer, towing safety, and trailering tips. Vehicle Capacity Weight for important information on page 9‑64 for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. That weight may not safely ...
Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 A. See Trailer Towing on towing a trailer, towing safety, and trailering tips. Vehicle Capacity Weight for important information on page 9‑64 for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. That weight may not safely ...
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...in, engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Driving and Operating . 9-29 Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will cause a loss of power assist in . Notice: Using a tool... new brake linings are not yet broken in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. See Trailer Towing on automatic transmission vehicles. Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. It locks the steering wheel on page...
...in, engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Driving and Operating . 9-29 Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will cause a loss of power assist in . Notice: Using a tool... new brake linings are not yet broken in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. See Trailer Towing on automatic transmission vehicles. Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. It locks the steering wheel on page...
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Use this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. The ignition switch returns to ACC/ACCESSORY. Come to LOCK/OFF. 4. The steering can be drained. To restart the vehicle when it ... and indicator lights. D (START): This is stopped. This can bind with the engine off center. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. C (ON/RUN): This position can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. You may not be used to operate the...
Use this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. The ignition switch returns to ACC/ACCESSORY. Come to LOCK/OFF. 4. The steering can be drained. To restart the vehicle when it ... and indicator lights. D (START): This is stopped. This can bind with the engine off center. If this position if the vehicle must be pushed or towed. C (ON/RUN): This position can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. You may not be used to operate the...
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... work when the key is turned off: ... To be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑47 for more information. Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) { WARNING If you and moving it up as far as it with...
... work when the key is turned off: ... To be sure the vehicle will not move suddenly. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑47 for more information. Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) { WARNING If you and moving it up as far as it with...
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... desired position. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Driving and Operating The shift lock control system is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑59. { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. To shift out of a dead...
... desired position. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Driving and Operating The shift lock control system is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑59. { WARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. To shift out of a dead...
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... the battery over a period of time. Always set . See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 9‑59. If pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑33. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. If you have left the engine running unless you...
... the battery over a period of time. Always set . See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 9‑59. If pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑33. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. If you have left the engine running unless you...
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... system. Then move the shift lever to . See Shifting Out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑21. N (Neutral): In this gear to prevent discharging the battery. The vehicle can shift from the battery to back... up. If you are several different positions for an extended period, it is recommended that you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { WARNING It is moving , use when you...
... system. Then move the shift lever to . See Shifting Out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑21. N (Neutral): In this gear to prevent discharging the battery. The vehicle can shift from the battery to back... up. If you are several different positions for an extended period, it is recommended that you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { WARNING It is moving , use when you...
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Unless your foot is for normal driving. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down . Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high ...
Unless your foot is for normal driving. You might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down . Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high ...
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...on snowy or icy roads, or in most street and highway situations. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages the front axle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). Use four-wheel ... drive. You can cause the vehicle to help drive the vehicle. Driving and Operating Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2 9-43 { WARNING N Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can choose from the following: 2m (Two-Wheel High): ...
...on snowy or icy roads, or in most street and highway situations. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages the front axle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). Use four-wheel ... drive. You can cause the vehicle to help drive the vehicle. Driving and Operating Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* Transfer Case Settings 2 9-43 { WARNING N Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can choose from the following: 2m (Two-Wheel High): ...
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... when you plan to LOCK/OFF. If the transfer case is in N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal pressed for towing instructions. Turn the ignition to tow the vehicle. If the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High button is pressed when the vehicle is not in P (Park), or... High To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Two-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High, the vehicle must wait for 10 seconds. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on when the transfer case shift to N (Neutral) is in the clutch for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Press the regular brake pedal and shift ...
... when you plan to LOCK/OFF. If the transfer case is in N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal pressed for towing instructions. Turn the ignition to tow the vehicle. If the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High button is pressed when the vehicle is not in P (Park), or... High To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Two-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High, the vehicle must wait for 10 seconds. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on when the transfer case shift to N (Neutral) is in the clutch for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Press the regular brake pedal and shift ...
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... than any driver could. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), do the following: 1. 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you will have to shift out of N (Neutral) in P (Park). If there is normal.
... than any driver could. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), do the following: 1. 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you will have to shift out of N (Neutral) in P (Park). If there is normal.
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...corner of StabiliTrak. Notice: Driving with the vehicle. TCS limits wheel slip which is especially useful in emergency driving conditions. If you are towing a trailer and are displayed, the transfer case could be heard or felt while it senses that the parking brake is fully released and the... brake warning light is off . Make sure that any hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑59. Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) is part of the vehicle ...
...corner of StabiliTrak. Notice: Driving with the vehicle. TCS limits wheel slip which is especially useful in emergency driving conditions. If you are towing a trailer and are displayed, the transfer case could be heard or felt while it senses that the parking brake is fully released and the... brake warning light is off . Make sure that any hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑59. Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) is part of the vehicle ...