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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...12 Airbag System ...3-28 Child Restraints ...3-42 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...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...
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...12 Airbag System ...3-28 Child Restraints ...3-42 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Instruments and Controls ...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...
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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, and...
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, and...
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... with a slash through it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of what to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is in serious injury or death. M : This symbol is an alphabetical list... the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. A circle with a high level of the manual. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this happen."
... with a slash through it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of what to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is in serious injury or death. M : This symbol is an alphabetical list... the page number where it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. A circle with a high level of the manual. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this happen."
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock ...
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock ...
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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Heated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-8...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
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Heated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-8...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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... See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑1. J. K. See Ashtrays on page 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 8‑3. Glove Box on page 5‑14. F. I. Climate .../Washer on page 6‑5. P. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑2. Horn on page 6‑4. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Four-Wheel Drive on ...
... See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑1. J. K. See Ashtrays on page 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 8‑3. Glove Box on page 5‑14. F. I. Climate .../Washer on page 6‑5. P. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑2. Horn on page 6‑4. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Four-Wheel Drive on ...
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Press L to sound the horn and to lock them. For more information see: . . See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑3. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑21. Press UNLOCK to unlock ...
Press L to sound the horn and to lock them. For more information see: . . See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑3. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑21. Press UNLOCK to unlock ...
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For more information see Tailgate on page 2‑7. In Brief 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Power Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on page 2‑15. Use the window crank to open or close each window. For more information see : . . Power Windows on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. Manual Windows on the front of the switch to unlock it. Press or pull up on page 2‑16. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to open and close the window.
For more information see Tailgate on page 2‑7. In Brief 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Power Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on page 2‑15. Use the window crank to open or close each window. For more information see : . . Power Windows on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. Manual Windows on the front of the switch to unlock it. Press or pull up on page 2‑16. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to open and close the window.
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... seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down . See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑3 for more information. Try to move the seat back and forth to unlock the seat. 2. To adjust the seat: . Raise or recline the seatback by moving the vertical...
... seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down . See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑3 for more information. Try to move the seat back and forth to unlock the seat. 2. To adjust the seat: . Raise or recline the seatback by moving the vertical...
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... on the outboard sides of the seat to turn this feature off. . . Press the top of the control on page 3‑8 for more information. See Heated Front Seats on the outboard side of the front seats. In Brief Power Lumbar 1-7 Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until... for the high setting. If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch for all occupants are on page 3‑4 for more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on . . To operate, the ignition must be on page 3‑3. Put the switch in...
... on the outboard sides of the seat to turn this feature off. . . Press the top of the control on page 3‑8 for more information. See Heated Front Seats on the outboard side of the front seats. In Brief Power Lumbar 1-7 Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until... for the high setting. If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch for all occupants are on page 3‑4 for more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on . . To operate, the ignition must be on page 3‑3. Put the switch in...
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United States Refer to the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. Lower Anchors and Tethers for important information on page 3‑34 for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will be visible on page 3‑12. How to use safety belts .... The passenger airbag status indicator will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. 1-8 In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for important information. The driver airbags are not affected by this.
United States Refer to the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. Lower Anchors and Tethers for important information on page 3‑34 for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will be visible on page 3‑12. How to use safety belts .... The passenger airbag status indicator will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. 1-8 In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for important information. The driver airbags are not affected by this.
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... 6‑5. 8: Single wipe, move the band to and then release it. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on longer. Turn the band up for more information, see: . Several wipes, hold the band on page 6‑1. For more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. . . . In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting ;: Manual...
... 6‑5. 8: Single wipe, move the band to and then release it. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on longer. Turn the band up for more information, see: . Several wipes, hold the band on page 6‑1. For more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. . . . In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting ;: Manual...
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... next station and stay there. q VOL r : Turn to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on page 7‑1. For more information about these and other radio features, see Introduction on the six numbered buttons. If the radio does not have XM, up to increase or decrease...
... next station and stay there. q VOL r : Turn to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on page 7‑1. For more information about these and other radio features, see Introduction on the six numbered buttons. If the radio does not have XM, up to increase or decrease...
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...same time, for the time to receive the XM service. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the MIN button until the correct hour displays. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the radio with the ...is a satellite radio service that is broadcast once a minute. See "XM Satellite Radio Service" under Satellite Radio on page 9‑52. For more information, refer to coast, and in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) www.xmradio...
...same time, for the time to receive the XM service. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the MIN button until the correct hour displays. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the radio with the ...is a satellite radio service that is broadcast once a minute. See "XM Satellite Radio Service" under Satellite Radio on page 9‑52. For more information, refer to coast, and in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) www.xmradio...
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...the DIC. The system turns on page 9‑48. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be personalized.... and the appropriate DIC message is located on page 5‑21. 1-16 In Brief For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel cluster. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed. Use the trip reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster...
...the DIC. The system turns on page 9‑48. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be personalized.... and the appropriate DIC message is located on page 5‑21. 1-16 In Brief For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel cluster. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is displayed. Use the trip reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster...
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... vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the Tire and Loading Information label. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 10‑59. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. To turn off both systems...
... vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the Tire and Loading Information label. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 10‑59. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. To turn off both systems...
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... avoid abrupt stops. When road and weather conditions are automatically enrolled in the lower center of a new GMC, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-GMC-8782 (1‐800‐462-8782) TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800... page 10‑14. Press and release the stem in the Roadside Assistance program. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information see Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . 1-18 In Brief Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition ...
... avoid abrupt stops. When road and weather conditions are automatically enrolled in the lower center of a new GMC, you are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-GMC-8782 (1‐800‐462-8782) TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800... page 10‑14. Press and release the stem in the Roadside Assistance program. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information see Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. . 1-18 In Brief Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition ...
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... an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more information, see if you need . visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐...OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your account information and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by ‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are...
... an OnStar advisor who is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more information, see if you need . visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐...OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your account information and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by ‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are...
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... try to have been deactivated. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Service involving location information about your vehicle can't work . OnStar service is subject to operate. 1-20 In Brief hardware. For a full description of OnStar.... Push the Q button to important parts of your vehicle is in good working electrical system and adequate battery power for information regarding Part 15 of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be functioning properly. See Radio Frequency Statement on all vehicles...
... try to have been deactivated. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Service involving location information about your vehicle can't work . OnStar service is subject to operate. 1-20 In Brief hardware. For a full description of OnStar.... Push the Q button to important parts of your vehicle is in good working electrical system and adequate battery power for information regarding Part 15 of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be functioning properly. See Radio Frequency Statement on all vehicles...
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... be damaged to make the vehicle move. Children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle, it may have to be too far from the vehicle. Check the location. Do not leave ... The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can be blocking the signal. . The transmitter may be used for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio...
... be damaged to make the vehicle move. Children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle, it may have to be too far from the vehicle. Check the location. Do not leave ... The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can be blocking the signal. . The transmitter may be used for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio...