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2012 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 ...1-17 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-7 Vehicle Security...2-9 Exterior Mirrors ...2-12 Interior Mirrors ...2-13 Windows ...2-14 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-19 ...
2012 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 ...1-17 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-7 Vehicle Security...2-9 Exterior Mirrors ...2-12 Interior Mirrors ...2-13 Windows ...2-14 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-19 ...
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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 ...Passenger Sensing System ...Mirror Adjustment ...1-3 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior ...
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 ...Passenger Sensing System ...Mirror Adjustment ...1-3 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior ...
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... on page 6‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑11. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from the vehicle. Air Vents on page 6‑4. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 8‑3. C. E. StabiliTrak® System on page 8‑1. 1-3 Initial Drive Information This section...
... on page 6‑1. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 5‑11. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from the vehicle. Air Vents on page 6‑4. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 8‑3. C. E. StabiliTrak® System on page 8‑1. 1-3 Initial Drive Information This section...
Owner's Manual
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... with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the front door armrests. Press U to lock them. 1-4 In Brief Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the doors from the outside with power door locks, the switches are located on the Remote Keyless...line on page 2‑3. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the lever indicates the door is unlock. Press L to sound the horn and to lock the doors. From inside the vehicle, move the lever on page 2‑5. For more information see: . . Power...
... with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the front door armrests. Press U to lock them. 1-4 In Brief Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the doors from the outside with power door locks, the switches are located on the Remote Keyless...line on page 2‑3. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the lever indicates the door is unlock. Press L to sound the horn and to lock the doors. From inside the vehicle, move the lever on page 2‑5. For more information see: . . Power...
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... Locks (Crew Cab) on page 2‑7. For more information, see Tailgate on page 2‑6. Use the window crank to unlock it may have rear door safety locks on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to open and close each... Cab) If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it . With this feature, the rear doors are located on the inside . 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on the rear doors. The rear door safety locks are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside edge of each...
... Locks (Crew Cab) on page 2‑7. For more information, see Tailgate on page 2‑6. Use the window crank to unlock it may have rear door safety locks on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to open and close each... Cab) If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it . With this feature, the rear doors are located on the inside . 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on the rear doors. The rear door safety locks are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside edge of each...
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... original position. Move the selector switch to choose the driver or passenger mirror. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on the driver door armrest. Vehicles with manual outside power mirrors have controls on page 3‑26 for important information. Return the selector switch to prevent damage when going...
... original position. Move the selector switch to choose the driver or passenger mirror. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on the driver door armrest. Vehicles with manual outside power mirrors have controls on page 3‑26 for important information. Return the selector switch to prevent damage when going...
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...daytime use . The dome lamps come on, if the vehicle is opened or closed. In this position, the lamps remain on when any door is equipped with a manual inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the steering wheel. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The steering wheel adjustment...is opened . 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror On vehicles with Bluetooth. Move the steering wheel up . The cargo lamps may come on whether a door is located on page 2‑13. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you , push the tab forward for a clear view behind...
...daytime use . The dome lamps come on, if the vehicle is opened or closed. In this position, the lamps remain on when any door is equipped with a manual inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the steering wheel. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The steering wheel adjustment...is opened . 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror On vehicles with Bluetooth. Move the steering wheel up . The cargo lamps may come on whether a door is located on page 2‑13. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you , push the tab forward for a clear view behind...
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...: . See Power Outlets on the instrument panel cluster. r T (Set): Press the button at the end of the center console. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . 1-16 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is located on page 5‑5. For more information, see Driver Information...
...: . See Power Outlets on the instrument panel cluster. r T (Set): Press the button at the end of the center console. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . 1-16 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is located on page 5‑5. For more information, see Driver Information...
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... for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to answer questions. Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by ‐Turn Navigation. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is immediately connected to the vehicle to get priority help...
... for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to answer questions. Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by ‐Turn Navigation. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is immediately connected to the vehicle to get priority help...
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... Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 ...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...
... Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 ...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...
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... the distance. Store this information in a safe place, not in the path of a closing window. Children or others could be used for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. The key can use to get locked in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and children could be damaged to... make the vehicle move. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of your vehicle. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑20 for...
... the distance. Store this information in a safe place, not in the path of a closing window. Children or others could be used for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. The key can use to get locked in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and children could be damaged to... make the vehicle move. 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of your vehicle. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑20 for...
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... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 5‑19. To turn on the interior lamps. Other vehicles or objects may sound. If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is not armed. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may be programmed through the Driver Information Center (... Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation Vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), transmitter functions work up to unlock the driver door and turn them off wait for up to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft‐deterrent system is pressed, the horn sounds several times to 9 m (30...
... Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 5‑19. To turn on the interior lamps. Other vehicles or objects may sound. If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is not armed. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may be programmed through the Driver Information Center (... Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation Vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), transmitter functions work up to unlock the driver door and turn them off wait for up to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft‐deterrent system is pressed, the horn sounds several times to 9 m (30...
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... of being thrown out of the vehicle in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing. 2. Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can easily open it . When a door is increased if the doors are not locked. Do not use a metal object. 3. Replace with a flat, thin object inserted ...work once the new transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be programmed. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle ...
... of being thrown out of the vehicle in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing. 2. Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can easily open it . When a door is increased if the doors are not locked. Do not use a metal object. 3. Replace with a flat, thin object inserted ...work once the new transmitter is programmed to the vehicle, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be programmed. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle ...
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...an automatic transmission, it is moved back into P (Park). All the doors will unlock when the key is moved out of P (Park). To lock a door from the factory to lock the doors. You will see "Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the Remote Keyless Entry (...RKE) transmitter. Locking the doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. To unlock a door from the factory to unlock the doors. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock...
...an automatic transmission, it is moved back into P (Park). All the doors will unlock when the key is moved out of P (Park). To lock a door from the factory to lock the doors. You will see "Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the Remote Keyless Entry (...RKE) transmitter. Locking the doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. To unlock a door from the factory to unlock the doors. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock...
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...the outside. Using the ignition key, turn the safety lock to the horizontal position. 3. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If the vehicle is on the inside . Using the ignition key, turn the safety lock to ... the key is in the ignition and a door is open a rear door when the safety lock is a crew cab model, it may have rear door safety locks. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from ...
...the outside. Using the ignition key, turn the safety lock to the horizontal position. 3. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If the vehicle is on the inside . Using the ignition key, turn the safety lock to ... the key is in the ignition and a door is open a rear door when the safety lock is a crew cab model, it may have rear door safety locks. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from ...
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...sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the handle to open the front door. Turn the key clockwise to lock the tailgate. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated...the tailgate is shut, be closed before closing the front door. To open the door, open the rear door. The rear door must be sure it is in your vehicle is latched securely. Then, use the ignition key. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Doors Rear Doors Tailgate { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on ...
...sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the handle to open the front door. Turn the key clockwise to lock the tailgate. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated...the tailgate is shut, be closed before closing the front door. To open the door, open the rear door. The rear door must be sure it is in your vehicle is latched securely. Then, use the ignition key. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Doors Rear Doors Tailgate { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on ...
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... the retaining cables from both sides of the tailgate by pulling the clips away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is secure.
... the retaining cables from both sides of the tailgate by pulling the clips away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is secure.
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...you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position. If a locked door is not started or UNLOCK not pressed within three seconds, and the doors will lock. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for the driver side. The tailgate will now stay in the partially... the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off . You should also remember that you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. Use the top position on the bracket to anchor it impossible to save the battery power. Remember, the theft-...
...you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position. If a locked door is not started or UNLOCK not pressed within three seconds, and the doors will lock. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for the driver side. The tailgate will now stay in the partially... the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off . You should also remember that you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. Use the top position on the bracket to anchor it impossible to save the battery power. Remember, the theft-...
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... Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on the RKE transmitter or start . . Unlock the door with the door key after the doors are closed. If you can turn the alarm off the alarm. 3. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. 2-10 Keys..., the vehicle should be blown. If the alarm does not sound when it should set off the alarm by accident: . Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter. The alarm will set off , press the UNLOCK button on page 13‑20 for service. The system is automatically...
... Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on the RKE transmitter or start . . Unlock the door with the door key after the doors are closed. If you can turn the alarm off the alarm. 3. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. 2-10 Keys..., the vehicle should be blown. If the alarm does not sound when it should set off the alarm by accident: . Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter. The alarm will set off , press the UNLOCK button on page 13‑20 for service. The system is automatically...
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... does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try again. See your dealer. Insert the second current driver's key in the vehicle. Keys, Doors, and Windows When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be faulty. If...
... does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try again. See your dealer. Insert the second current driver's key in the vehicle. Keys, Doors, and Windows When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be faulty. If...