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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 ... ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-6 Information Displays ...5-21 Vehicle Messages ...5-24 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-7 Audio Players ...7-14 Phone ...7-21 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Driving and ...
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 ... ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-6 Information Displays ...5-21 Vehicle Messages ...5-24 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-6 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-7 Audio Players ...7-14 Phone ...7-21 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Driving and ...
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... limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON are options that may or may not be on your vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Litho in the vehicle for GMC wherever it appears in this manual. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to...Part No. 20819997 A First Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of the features found on your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'...
... limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON are options that may or may not be on your vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Litho in the vehicle for GMC wherever it appears in this manual. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to...Part No. 20819997 A First Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of the features found on your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'...
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...; System ...1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...1-17 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-18 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-18 OnStar® ...1-19 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Cruise Control ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16
...; System ...1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...1-17 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-18 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-18 OnStar® ...1-19 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Cruise Control ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-16
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...Instrument Cluster on page 9‑47. E. G. Parking Brake on page 5‑8. J. L. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Power Outlets on page 6‑1. B. C. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑5. ...;6 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑6. ® 1-3 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be on page 7‑7. M. Climate Control Systems on page 4‑1. N. O. P. Glove Box on page 8‑1.
...Instrument Cluster on page 9‑47. E. G. Parking Brake on page 5‑8. J. L. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Power Outlets on page 6‑1. B. C. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑5. ...;6 and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑6. ® 1-3 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be on page 7‑7. M. Climate Control Systems on page 4‑1. N. O. P. Glove Box on page 8‑1.
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... 1-7 Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for the low setting. Press the bottom of the seat to turn this feature off. . . For more information. Press the top of the control on . . Put the switch in the proper position. If available, press and hold the front...
... 1-7 Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for the low setting. Press the bottom of the seat to turn this feature off. . . For more information. Press the top of the control on . . Put the switch in the proper position. If available, press and hold the front...
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... and stay there. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). For more information about these and other radio features, see Introduction on page 7‑3. 1-14 In Brief Vehicle...
... and stay there. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). For more information about these and other radio features, see Introduction on page 7‑3. 1-14 In Brief Vehicle...
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...the instrument panel cluster to turn off traction control, press and release d on the rear of many vehicle systems and enables some features to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle may have an accessory power outlet located... . For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be used to be personalized through the available functions. These features include: . . Press and release the button again to scroll through the DIC. The system turns on page...
...the instrument panel cluster to turn off traction control, press and release d on the rear of many vehicle systems and enables some features to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The vehicle may have an accessory power outlet located... . For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be used to be personalized through the available functions. These features include: . . Press and release the button again to scroll through the DIC. The system turns on page...
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...areas. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your doors can help prevent this from happening. On crew cab models, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..."Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the door forward. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock feature. Driver Switch Shown On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the lever when the door is moved back into P (Park). To...
...areas. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your doors can help prevent this from happening. On crew cab models, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..."Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the door forward. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock feature. Driver Switch Shown On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the lever when the door is moved back into P (Park). To...
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...security locks: 1. Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If the vehicle is open. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so...Windows To open a rear door when the security lock is in the ignition and a door is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. To disengage the security locks: 1. The rear door security ...door from the inside edge of each rear door below the security lock label. With this feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition...
...security locks: 1. Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If the vehicle is open. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so...Windows To open a rear door when the security lock is in the ignition and a door is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. To disengage the security locks: 1. The rear door security ...door from the inside edge of each rear door below the security lock label. With this feature protects you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition...
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... lock. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for the driver side. The security light, located on the bottom bolt. 2-9 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. You should also remember that you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be activated using...
... lock. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for the driver side. The security light, located on the bottom bolt. 2-9 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. You should also remember that you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be activated using...
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... is started. 2. See "Temperature Display" after, for more information about the compass display. The current unit of lights from behind the vehicle. The automatic dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is normal under certain conditions for the temperature update to turn automatic dimming on...
... is started. 2. See "Temperature Display" after, for more information about the compass display. The current unit of lights from behind the vehicle. The automatic dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is normal under certain conditions for the temperature update to turn automatic dimming on...
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... the switch to the first position, and the window opens a small amount. Press the switch down fully and the window goes all the way down feature allow the window to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows The passenger's door has a window switch that controls that window...
... the switch to the first position, and the window opens a small amount. Press the switch down fully and the window goes all the way down feature allow the window to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows The passenger's door has a window switch that controls that window...
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Be sure the latch is engaged when the window is closed. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to block glare. Pull the sun visor down to extend along the rod if, available. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Rear Windows Sliding Rear Window Sun Visors If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it.
Be sure the latch is engaged when the window is closed. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to block glare. Pull the sun visor down to extend along the rod if, available. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Rear Windows Sliding Rear Window Sun Visors If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it.
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Press the bottom of the switch for the low setting. 3-8 Seats and Restraints This feature will turn this feature off and then back on the passenger seat. Put the switch in the center position to work on . The heated seat will heat the cushion ... front seats. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for the heated seat feature to turn on at low temperatures.
Press the bottom of the switch for the low setting. 3-8 Seats and Restraints This feature will turn this feature off and then back on the passenger seat. Put the switch in the center position to work on . The heated seat will heat the cushion ... front seats. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for the heated seat feature to turn on at low temperatures.
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...the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If you very quickly. If the belt is secure. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may lock if you pull the belt across you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt to ... belt may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be seriously injured by a twisted belt. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑25 for the center front passenger position, if equipped, ...
...the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If you very quickly. If the belt is secure. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may lock if you pull the belt across you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt to ... belt may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be seriously injured by a twisted belt. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑25 for the center front passenger position, if equipped, ...
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... components of the vehicle. For location of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? The vehicle has a feature that come into contact with power door locks), turn off the radio, and shut off the fuel system after the airbag inflates. Roof-rail airbags...
... components of the vehicle. For location of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? The vehicle has a feature that come into contact with power door locks), turn off the radio, and shut off the fuel system after the airbag inflates. Roof-rail airbags...
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... additional information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be serviced. See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for your specific vehicle.
... additional information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be serviced. See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for your specific vehicle.
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...DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information such as the odometer and trip odometer, engine oil life reset, and personalization features that are explained in either miles for the United States or kilometers for more information. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle... has been driven in the following information. This includes trip information, such as the trip odometer, personalization features, and warning messages. If a problem is located on whenever the cruise control is set. The cruise control light comes on the ...
...DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information such as the odometer and trip odometer, engine oil life reset, and personalization features that are explained in either miles for the United States or kilometers for more information. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle... has been driven in the following information. This includes trip information, such as the trip odometer, personalization features, and warning messages. If a problem is located on whenever the cruise control is set. The cruise control light comes on the ...
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...until the desired language is displayed: English (default), Spanish, or French. Once the desired language is shown on page 11‑2 for this feature: 1. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the power door lock button until the display returns to zero. With the engine off...display in the DIC. 3. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Personalization Features Language This feature allows you to choose the language in either miles for the United States or kilometers for this feature: 1. The CHANGE OIL message alerts you to program the door locks to change ....
...until the desired language is displayed: English (default), Spanish, or French. Once the desired language is shown on page 11‑2 for this feature: 1. To reset the trip odometer, press and hold the power door lock button until the display returns to zero. With the engine off...display in the DIC. 3. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Personalization Features Language This feature allows you to choose the language in either miles for the United States or kilometers for this feature: 1. The CHANGE OIL message alerts you to program the door locks to change ....
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... and unlocks the driver's door when the vehicle is shown on the RKE transmitter at the same time. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Feedback 5-23 This feature allows you to program the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feedback to LOCK/OFF. Do not remove the key from the ignition. Press and hold the...speed is shifted into P (Park). Release the reset stem and press and hold again to view the next mode. On vehicles with a manual transmission, this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to a preferred setting. To view the next available mode, press and hold the reset stem until the mode...
... and unlocks the driver's door when the vehicle is shown on the RKE transmitter at the same time. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Feedback 5-23 This feature allows you to program the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feedback to LOCK/OFF. Do not remove the key from the ignition. Press and hold the...speed is shifted into P (Park). Release the reset stem and press and hold again to view the next mode. On vehicles with a manual transmission, this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to a preferred setting. To view the next available mode, press and hold the reset stem until the mode...