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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 ... Control ...9-46 Fuel ...9-48 Towing ...9-53 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-64 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-34 Bulb Replacement ...10-35 Electrical System ...10-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-45 Jump Starting ...10-81 Towing ...10-85 Appearance Care ...10-91
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 ... Control ...9-46 Fuel ...9-48 Towing ...9-53 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-64 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-34 Bulb Replacement ...10-35 Electrical System ...10-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-45 Jump Starting ...10-81 Towing ...10-85 Appearance Care ...10-91
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...stem in the Roadside Assistance program. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information. . . . . . Replace the vehicle's tires with the engine off. 2. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on page 10‑... Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 As the owner of a new GMC, you are appropriate, use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to LOCK/OFF. 1-18 In Brief 4. and Canada) on page 13‑7...
...stem in the Roadside Assistance program. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more information. . . . . . Replace the vehicle's tires with the engine off. 2. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on page 10‑... Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 As the owner of a new GMC, you are appropriate, use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to LOCK/OFF. 1-18 In Brief 4. and Canada) on page 13‑7...
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... L again, or start the vehicle. L (Panic): Press to 9 m (30 ft) away from the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section. Different feedback modes can affect the performance of the doors unlock. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation Vehicles with Remote Keyless...
... L again, or start the vehicle. L (Panic): Press to 9 m (30 ft) away from the vehicle. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section. Different feedback modes can affect the performance of the doors unlock. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation Vehicles with Remote Keyless...
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... transmitter is increased if the doors are not locked. Do not use a metal object. 3. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will not open the doors and fall out of a...unlocked vehicles may be purchased and programmed through your body could damage the transmitter. 1. When the replacement transmitter is driven. Insert the new battery. Any lost or stolen, a replacement can suffer permanent (Continued) Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can have up to four transmitters ...
... transmitter is increased if the doors are not locked. Do not use a metal object. 3. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will not open the doors and fall out of a...unlocked vehicles may be purchased and programmed through your body could damage the transmitter. 1. When the replacement transmitter is driven. Insert the new battery. Any lost or stolen, a replacement can suffer permanent (Continued) Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can have up to four transmitters ...
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... horn fuse may not start the engine. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. 3. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the RKE transmitter or start . . The alarm will not stop if you can turn the alarm off...
... horn fuse may not start the engine. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. 3. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the RKE transmitter or start . . The alarm will not stop if you can turn the alarm off...
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... Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 10‑38. It is for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. To program a new key: 1. Insert the key to be serviced by the theft-deterrent system at this time. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on...
... Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 10‑38. It is for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. To program a new key: 1. Insert the key to be serviced by the theft-deterrent system at this time. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on...
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...3-41 3-52 3-52 3-54 3-57 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...3-2 Safety System Check ...3-18 Safety Belt Care ...3-18 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...3-32 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Seatback Latches ......) ...3-8 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...3-10 How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash ...Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) ...Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) ...
...3-41 3-52 3-52 3-54 3-57 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...3-2 Safety System Check ...3-18 Safety Belt Care ...3-18 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...3-32 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Seatback Latches ......) ...3-8 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...3-10 How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash ...Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) ...Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) ...
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...tighten the safety belts during the early stages of the safety belt in a crash, they are met. If a door is closed, be replaced, and probably other new parts for pretensioner activation are part of the safety belt assembly. To move the height adjuster to severe frontal or ...near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑11. If the pretensioners activate in a crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle ...
...tighten the safety belts during the early stages of the safety belt in a crash, they are met. If a door is closed, be replaced, and probably other new parts for pretensioner activation are part of the safety belt assembly. To move the height adjuster to severe frontal or ...near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3‑11. If the pretensioners activate in a crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle ...
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... parts that might not be long enough for the seat it repaired. See Safety Belt Care on page 5‑9 for any necessary replacements made to have them . WARNING (Continued) provide adequate protection. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you an extender. Keep...Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working . Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a crash, have it is working properly after a Crash { WARNING A crash can rip apart under impact forces. 3-...
... parts that might not be long enough for the seat it repaired. See Safety Belt Care on page 5‑9 for any necessary replacements made to have them . WARNING (Continued) provide adequate protection. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you an extender. Keep...Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working . Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a crash, have it is working properly after a Crash { WARNING A crash can rip apart under impact forces. 3-...
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New parts and repairs may be necessary. All of the airbags in your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate ... the vehicle or while you are designed to do their job. A frontal airbag for the driver. Airbags are driving. Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may also have the following airbags: . . But the safety belt assemblies that were used at the time of the steering wheel for...
New parts and repairs may be necessary. All of the airbags in your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate ... the vehicle or while you are designed to do their job. A frontal airbag for the driver. Airbags are driving. Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may also have the following airbags: . . But the safety belt assemblies that were used at the time of the steering wheel for...
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... far back as you would be if you have airbags. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but do not replace them . To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑33 or Infants and Young Children on or sleep against the door or side windows...
... far back as you would be if you have airbags. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but do not replace them . To read how, see Older Children on page 3‑33 or Infants and Young Children on or sleep against the door or side windows...
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... has a feature that could cause breathing problems for the airbag system. Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to replace other parts. Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after approximately 15 minutes. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page...
... has a feature that could cause breathing problems for the airbag system. Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to replace other parts. Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after approximately 15 minutes. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page...
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... affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. In addition, the vehicle may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with the operation of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. The phone numbers and addresses for...
... affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. In addition, the vehicle may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with the operation of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. The phone numbers and addresses for...
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... parts. Notice: If an airbag covering is working properly after a crash, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. If there are any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for service. See your dealer for more ... resulting in the vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on when you will need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? Replacing Airbag System Parts after the vehicle is started or comes on page 5‑10 for service. If...
... parts. Notice: If an airbag covering is working properly after a crash, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. If there are any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for service. See your dealer for more ... resulting in the vehicle. See Airbag Readiness Light on when you will need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. For the location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? Replacing Airbag System Parts after the vehicle is started or comes on page 5‑10 for service. If...
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... for Children (LATCH System) on the restraint itself or in this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Children can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the Vehicle the LATCH system. Keep in mind...
... for Children (LATCH System) on the restraint itself or in this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Children can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the Vehicle the LATCH system. Keep in mind...
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...instructions will be using the safety belt to follow the instructions that forward-facing child restraints have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as the instructions say that the top strap must be anchored, or if the instructions that the top tether..., see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for top tether anchor locations. 3-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint in the child restraint when and as ...
...instructions will be using the safety belt to follow the instructions that forward-facing child restraints have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as the instructions say that the top strap must be anchored, or if the instructions that the top tether..., see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for top tether anchor locations. 3-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint in the child restraint when and as ...
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... them . Damaged wiper blades should be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. . Otherwise the washer fluid can be replaced. Compass Calibration The compass may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Use to turn the wipers off . 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, move the...
... them . Damaged wiper blades should be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. . Otherwise the washer fluid can be replaced. Compass Calibration The compass may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Use to turn the wipers off . 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, move the...
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... dealer. The power outlets are designed for an extended period of the center console. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can occur to access and replace when not in use because the vehicle could take a few minutes for another two seconds. Certain electrical accessories may have an accessory power outlet located...
... dealer. The power outlets are designed for an extended period of the center console. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can occur to access and replace when not in use because the vehicle could take a few minutes for another two seconds. Certain electrical accessories may have an accessory power outlet located...
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... the vehicle's chime level. Waiting to do repairs can signal that explains what to do. Removing the radio and not replacing it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Follow this area can also be a problem with a vehicle function. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can...
... the vehicle's chime level. Waiting to do repairs can signal that explains what to do. Removing the radio and not replacing it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Follow this area can also be a problem with a vehicle function. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can...
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... and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in the fuel tank. See "Odometer" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on . When the ignition is replaced the new one will automatically detect and update the vehicle's accumulated mileage.
... and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in the fuel tank. See "Odometer" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on . When the ignition is replaced the new one will automatically detect and update the vehicle's accumulated mileage.