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Question posted by dannyp72002 on October 29th, 2012
Starting Problem
My 06 canyon will crank but not start. I can wait 20 minutes and it will start, I suspect it is in the anti theft system or the ignition switch. Any advice will be appreciated.
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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2006 GMC Canyon Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-13 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-63 Restraint System Check ...1-79 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-34 OnStar® System ...2-38...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
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... ...2-11 Power Windows ...2-12 Sliding Rear Window ...2-13 Sun Visors ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-13 Passlock® ...2-15 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-15 Ignition Positions ...2-16 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Starting the Engine ...2-17 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-19 Automatic Transmission Operation...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
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...Keyless Entry Feedback" under DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-39. press the panic button again; or start the vehicle.
2-5 If a door is open or ajar when the lock button is pressed, the horn ... sounding, the doors will lock but the content theft-deterrent system will not unlock your vehicle. You can have a maximum of these three things: wait for up to your dealer. Remember to bring ...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
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...ignition lock cylinder is running and the security light comes on page 4-56 for the first 500 miles (805 km). If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts...passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock®
Your vehicle has the Passlock theft-...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
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... This position locks your engine and release the switch. ON (C): This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your ignition. But even when the engine is turned to ... transmission vehicles. On manual transmission vehicles, it is a theft-deterrent feature. Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories and...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
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The gear selector should be in ON or ACC. The ignition switch will not start the engine. Hold the clutch pedal to LOCK, these features will not start in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. Notice: Do not try to shift to 20 minutes after the ignition key is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Retained Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
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... cold, the engine starter may continue cranking the engine up on the accelerator pedal. If you do the same thing, but this : 1. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to 15 seconds. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold the ignition key in your starter motor. Notice...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
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...when the engine is running unless you need to leave your key in the ignition but not in LOCK for your shift lever. It features an electronic shift ...drain on page 4-56. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle cannot move easily.
2-20 See Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on the steering column. It is the best... that you start your engine because your rear wheels.
Owner's Manual - Page 108
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...as you have come to shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is also used for starting your brakes off and on the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission Operation
This is your manual transmission... (1) when you would also want to use it offers more power but lower fuel economy than 20 mph (30 km/h). THIRD (3): This position is going less than THIRD (3). SECOND (2): Press the...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
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The lamps will not come on when you experience a problem, see your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Always turn off the dome ... power outlets you can cause damage not covered by your battery from the ignition. Your vehicle may damage it is left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is pressed in equipment that exceeds the maximum amperage rating. The repairs would...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
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...an expensive repair or replacement.
Waiting to do about it becomes serious...on briefly when you start the engine just to let ...problem with one of your vehicle's functions. They are driving, or when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on page 3-39 for more information.
3-22 Warning lights and gages can indicate when there may be alarmed when this manual's advice...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
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... instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. If the light does not come on when you start your vehicle, and it will be working properly. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for... start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be ready to warn you if there is an electrical problem. This light will come on page 1-63.
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Owner's Manual - Page 157
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... on could drain your battery and result in the right front passenger seat may not have a problem with the electrical charging system.
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Owner's Manual - Page 159
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...is also on, you if there is a problem.
3-31 The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on can...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Owner's Manual - Page 163
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...dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have done this inspection could prevent you need to know to... inspection. Poor fuel quality will cause your battery has run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will require at least one or more of these conditions, change the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
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The light goes on page 3-42 for changing engine oil. It goes off once you start your vehicle serviced. You or others could be sure the light works. That's a check ... you turn your warranty. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your engine. You could be a problem with your engine properly. Oil Pressure Light
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Owner's Manual - Page 165
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...; system has entered a tamper mode.
If the ignition is turned off. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned on until the engine starts. Cruise Control Light
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Owner's Manual - Page 167
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...and warning messages. The DIC trip odometer reset stem is located on the DIC when you start the vehicle. The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either ...Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the ignition is detected, a warning message will only clear after the required action has been taken. If a problem is on the DIC display. Trip Odometer
Press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
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...recording, the quality of the CD is needed, try a known good CD. As each new track starts to insert a CD with an adapter ring. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced.... 3-59 If the ignition or radio is inactive when playing a CD. 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed. If these problems occur, check the bottom...
Owner's Manual - Page 296
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... a false reading on hot engine part or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Notice: Too much can damage your transmission ...176;C), you may choose to overheat. While pulling a trailer.
5-20 Let the engine run at normal operating temperature, which is used only...can mean that some of the fluid level. Wait at least 30 minutes before adding fluid. Get the vehicle warmed ...
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