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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 ...Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and 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 ...Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and 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-...
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-...
Owner's Manual
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... Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your vehicle. Keep this manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your dealer or from your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON are trademarks and/or service marks of ...General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to...
... Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your vehicle. Keep this manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your dealer or from your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON are trademarks and/or service marks of ...General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to...
Owner's Manual
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...in injury or death. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this," or "Do not let this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use the Index in serious injury or death. M : This... symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which will result in the back of text. A circle with ...
...in injury or death. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this," or "Do not let this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of the manual. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use the Index in serious injury or death. M : This... symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which will result in the back of text. A circle with ...
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... on page 5‑8. J. K. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. M. In Brief A. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑1. E. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑4. Glove Box on page 5‑2. Passenger Side Airbag...
... on page 5‑8. J. K. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. M. In Brief A. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑1. E. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑4. Glove Box on page 5‑2. Passenger Side Airbag...
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1-4 In Brief Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Power Door Locks Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the inside by moving the manual lever on the door forward or rearward. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑5. Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK...
1-4 In Brief Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Power Door Locks Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the inside by moving the manual lever on the door forward or rearward. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑5. Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK...
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Use the window crank to open or close each window. Power Windows on page 2‑15. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to open and close the window. Manual Windows on page 2‑16. For more information see : . . For more information see Tailgate on page 2‑7. Press or pull up on the front of the switch to unlock it. In Brief 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Power Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down.
Use the window crank to open or close each window. Power Windows on page 2‑15. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to open and close the window. Manual Windows on page 2‑16. For more information see : . . For more information see Tailgate on page 2‑7. Press or pull up on the front of the switch to unlock it. In Brief 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Power Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down.
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... the seat: . Raise or recline the seatback by moving the vertical control. Slide the seat to make sure it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front or rear of the front seats. If available, the power seat controls are on... the bar. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard sides of the horizontal control up or down . To adjust a manual seat: 1. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. 2. Power Seats . . .
... the seat: . Raise or recline the seatback by moving the vertical control. Slide the seat to make sure it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front or rear of the front seats. If available, the power seat controls are on... the bar. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 and Reclining Seatbacks on the outboard sides of the horizontal control up or down . To adjust a manual seat: 1. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. 2. Power Seats . . .
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... toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Vehicles with manual outside mirrors have controls located on the control pad to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. In Brief 1-9 Mirror Adjustment Exterior... Mirrors 3. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑12. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑13. Interior Mirror On vehicles with a manual inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the four arrows located on ...
... toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Vehicles with manual outside mirrors have controls located on the control pad to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. In Brief 1-9 Mirror Adjustment Exterior... Mirrors 3. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑12. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑13. Interior Mirror On vehicles with a manual inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the four arrows located on ...
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... the dome lamps, turn the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up or down. 3. 1-10 In Brief To adjust: 1. To manually turn each reading lamp on the left side of the steering wheel. Move the steering wheel up . See "Dome Lamp Override" in place. The cargo...
... the dome lamps, turn the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up or down. 3. 1-10 In Brief To adjust: 1. To manually turn each reading lamp on the left side of the steering wheel. Move the steering wheel up . See "Dome Lamp Override" in place. The cargo...
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... Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑1. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑2. In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting ;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. O: .
... Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑1. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑2. In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting ;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. O: .
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... an OnStar Advisor who will be sent to 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 . For more . or push Q to see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www...
... an OnStar Advisor who will be sent to 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 . For more . or push Q to see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www...
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...) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-7 Tailgate ...2-7 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-12 Manual Mirrors ...2-12 Power Mirrors ...2-13 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-9 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...2-9 Immobilizer ...2-10 Immobilizer Operation (PASS-Key III...
...) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-7 Tailgate ...2-7 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-12 Manual Mirrors ...2-12 Power Mirrors ...2-13 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-9 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...2-9 Immobilizer ...2-10 Immobilizer Operation (PASS-Key III...
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... L to lock all the doors at once. The doors will see "Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21. On crew cab models, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each rear door to lock all... easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from the inside , move the manual lever on the door rearward. Keys, Doors and Windows WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from happening. To unlock all the doors when the vehicle...
... L to lock all the doors at once. The doors will see "Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑21. On crew cab models, use the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each rear door to lock all... easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. To lock or unlock the door from the inside , move the manual lever on the door rearward. Keys, Doors and Windows WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from happening. To unlock all the doors when the vehicle...
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... should also remember that you would like to save the battery power. To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. Lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch.
... should also remember that you would like to save the battery power. To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. Lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch.
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...after the doors are closed. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by pressing UNLOCK on page 10‑43. Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open the door. The system is automatically armed when the key is a problem with the RKE transmitter. 2. The key uses a... transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. This should but the lights flash, check to manually arm or disarm the system. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is how to unlock a door any other way. Only the correct ...
...after the doors are closed. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by pressing UNLOCK on page 10‑43. Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open the door. The system is automatically armed when the key is a problem with the RKE transmitter. 2. The key uses a... transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. This should but the lights flash, check to manually arm or disarm the system. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is how to unlock a door any other way. Only the correct ...
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... mirror can see a clear view behind you. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by your dealer. 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start . In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance...
... mirror can see a clear view behind you. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by your dealer. 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start . In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance...
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...OnStar. Power Mirrors If the mirror begins making a ratcheting sound, the mirror has reached the end of its original position. 2-13 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust this mirror for daytime use . To reduce headlamp glare, push the tab forward for a clear view of the area behind ...To adjust the power mirrors: 1. Hold the mirror in that direction. Press one of the mirror. Return the selector switch to -side. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Vehicles with OnStar® have controls on the driver door ...
...OnStar. Power Mirrors If the mirror begins making a ratcheting sound, the mirror has reached the end of its original position. 2-13 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust this mirror for daytime use . To reduce headlamp glare, push the tab forward for a clear view of the area behind ...To adjust the power mirrors: 1. Hold the mirror in that direction. Press one of the mirror. Return the selector switch to -side. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Vehicles with OnStar® have controls on the driver door ...
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This may result in a pulsing sound when either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped). On vehicles with manual windows, use the window crank to improve fuel economy performance. To reduce the sound, open and close each window. They can be overcome by ...the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. The vehicle aerodynamics are up. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Windows Manual Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, ...
This may result in a pulsing sound when either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped). On vehicles with manual windows, use the window crank to improve fuel economy performance. To reduce the sound, open and close each window. They can be overcome by ...the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. The vehicle aerodynamics are up. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Windows Manual Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, ...
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The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be adjusted the same way as the front head restraints. Rear Seats On some crew cab models, the vehicle's rear seats have adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions that it is locked in place. The sudden movement could startle and ... the seat: 1. Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving .
The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be adjusted the same way as the front head restraints. Rear Seats On some crew cab models, the vehicle's rear seats have adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions that it is locked in place. The sudden movement could startle and ... the seat: 1. Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving .