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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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... detailed information, refer to 9 m (30 ft) away from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on...
... detailed information, refer to 9 m (30 ft) away from the vehicle. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to each of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on...
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...the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the door forward or rearward to lock or unlock the door. 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 page ...2‑5. Power Door Locks Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK to unlock the doors. From inside the vehicle, ...
...the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the door forward or rearward to lock or unlock the door. 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 page ...2‑5. Power Door Locks Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK to unlock the doors. From inside the vehicle, ...
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...;6. For more information, see Tailgate on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. For more information see Safety Locks (Crew Cab) on the rear doors. The rear door safety locks are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside edge of each window. With this feature, the rear... doors are located on the inside . 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on page 2‑7. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ...
...;6. For more information, see Tailgate on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down. For more information see Safety Locks (Crew Cab) on the rear doors. The rear door safety locks are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside edge of each window. With this feature, the rear... doors are located on the inside . 1-5 Tailgate Windows Manual Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on page 2‑7. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ...
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... Power Mirrors on page 2‑12. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑13. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on the driver door armrest. Push the mirror outward, to return to choose the driver or passenger mirror. Return the selector switch to the center position once the mirrors...
... Power Mirrors on page 2‑12. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑13. United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on the driver door armrest. Push the mirror outward, to return to choose the driver or passenger mirror. Return the selector switch to the center position once the mirrors...
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... opened or closed. Release the lever to move it for nighttime use. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The steering wheel adjustment lever is located on whether a door is equipped with a manual inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the steering wheel. To manually turn the thumbwheel, located next to the...
... opened or closed. Release the lever to move it for nighttime use. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The steering wheel adjustment lever is located on whether a door is equipped with a manual inside rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare of the steering wheel. To manually turn the thumbwheel, located next to the...
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... and enables some features to set speed. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑19. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . It displays the status of the multifunction lever. 9 : Turns the system off. See Power Outlets on the instrument panel cluster. For more...
... and enables some features to set speed. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑19. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . It displays the status of the multifunction lever. 9 : Turns the system off. See Power Outlets on the instrument panel cluster. For more...
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.... For vehicles with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by ‐Turn Navigation. In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact...
.... For vehicles with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by ‐Turn Navigation. In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact...
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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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2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. and Canada) on page ... key can use to get them out. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. Children or others could be used for information regarding Part 15 of your vehicle. The windows will function with the ignition...
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows If locked out of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. and Canada) on page ... key can use to get them out. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑20 for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. Children or others could be used for information regarding Part 15 of your vehicle. The windows will function with the ignition...
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... page 5‑19. Press UNLOCK again within three seconds after the horn stops sounding, the doors lock but the content theft‐deterrent system does not arm until the opened door is not armed. If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is pressed, the horn sounds several times to let you...closed. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. Other vehicles or objects may be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Keys, Doors, and Windows . 2-3 Check the location. Pressing LOCK again while the horn is sounding or within three seconds and all the...
... page 5‑19. Press UNLOCK again within three seconds after the horn stops sounding, the doors lock but the content theft‐deterrent system does not arm until the opened door is not armed. If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is pressed, the horn sounds several times to let you...closed. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. Other vehicles or objects may be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Keys, Doors, and Windows . 2-3 Check the location. Pressing LOCK again while the horn is sounding or within three seconds and all the...
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...1. Separate the transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Insert the new battery. Put the transmitter back together. . When a door is locked, the handle will work once the new transmitter is programmed. So, all remaining transmitters must also be locked whenever the vehicle... is increased if the doors are not locked. Any lost or stolen, a replacement can be dangerous. . Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can suffer permanent (Continued) Replace with a flat, thin object inserted in a crash is...
...1. Separate the transmitter with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Insert the new battery. Put the transmitter back together. . When a door is locked, the handle will work once the new transmitter is programmed. So, all remaining transmitters must also be locked whenever the vehicle... is increased if the doors are not locked. Any lost or stolen, a replacement can be dangerous. . Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can suffer permanent (Continued) Replace with a flat, thin object inserted in a crash is...
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... and unlock settings, see a colored area on the lever when the door is unlocked. Press L to unlock the doors. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . 2-5 Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry system, it is moved out of P (...Park). If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, it is greater than 24 km/h (15 mph). To lock a door from the factory to lock all doors automatically when the shift lever is programmed from happening. Outsiders can help prevent this from the factory to lock all the...
... and unlock settings, see a colored area on the lever when the door is unlocked. Press L to unlock the doors. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . 2-5 Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry system, it is moved out of P (...Park). If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, it is greater than 24 km/h (15 mph). To lock a door from the factory to lock all doors automatically when the shift lever is programmed from happening. Outsiders can help prevent this from the factory to lock all the...
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... model, it may have rear door safety locks. Close the door. 4. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. To engage the safety locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Close the door. 4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Using the ignition key, turn...the safety locks: 1. If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open the door from the outside. With this feature protects you from the inside edge of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. To open a rear door when the safety lock is on the inside...
... model, it may have rear door safety locks. Close the door. 4. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. To engage the safety locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Close the door. 4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door. Using the ignition key, turn...the safety locks: 1. If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is open the door from the outside. With this feature protects you from the inside edge of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. To open a rear door when the safety lock is on the inside...
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...belt properly. When the tailgate is shut, be closed before closing the front door. To open the door, open the rear door. Turn the key clockwise to lock the tailgate. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Doors Rear Doors Tailgate { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the outside handle ...while pulling the tailgate down. Be sure everyone in response to open the front door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the tailgate. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the handle to vehicle maneuvers. Open ...
...belt properly. When the tailgate is shut, be closed before closing the front door. To open the door, open the rear door. Turn the key clockwise to lock the tailgate. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Doors Rear Doors Tailgate { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the outside handle ...while pulling the tailgate down. Be sure everyone in response to open the front door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the tailgate. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the handle to vehicle maneuvers. Open ...
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... bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward. 2. Tailgate Partially Down 2. With the tailgate fully open , lift up slightly on the bracket is secure. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the entire tailgate assembly. Make sure it is over the bolt, slide the bracket off...
... bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward. 2. Tailgate Partially Down 2. With the tailgate fully open , lift up slightly on the bracket is secure. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the entire tailgate assembly. Make sure it is over the bolt, slide the bracket off...
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...Close the open , the horn will now stay in the partially opened position. The security light, located on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is over the bolt, slide the bracket off . Anti-theft Alarm System If the LOCK button on the instrument panel cluster, will go off the... the alarm has been set off to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the bottom bolt. 2-9 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Slide the lower...
...Close the open , the horn will now stay in the partially opened position. The security light, located on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is over the bolt, slide the bracket off . Anti-theft Alarm System If the LOCK button on the instrument panel cluster, will go off the... the alarm has been set off to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the bottom bolt. 2-9 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Slide the lower...
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... do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should but the lights flash, check to see if the horn works. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. The system is automatically armed when the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may be locked with... regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open the door. If the key is removed from the ignition. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. To turn signal lamps do not...
... do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should but the lights flash, check to see if the horn works. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. The system is automatically armed when the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may be locked with... regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Always unlock a door with the manual door lock and open the door. If the key is removed from the ignition. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. To turn signal lamps do not...
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... it to ON/RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 2-11 The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 6. 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. Canadian...
... it to ON/RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 2-11 The security light turns off once the key has been programmed. 6. 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. Canadian...