Gmc 2011 Canyon Manual de usuario

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Pa

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-4 In BriefRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) SystemThe RKE transmitter is used tolock and unlock the doors fro

Black plate (56,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-56 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restraint and

Black plate (57,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-575. Before placing a child in thechild restraint, make sure it issecurely held

Black plate (58,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-58 Seats and Restraints3. Tighten the lower anchorattachments and the top tether.The child restraint

Black plate (59,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-592.3. Route the top tetheraccording to your childrestraint instructions andthe

Black plate (60,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-60 Seats and Restraints4. Before placing a child in thechild restraint, make sure it issecurely held

Black plate (61,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-61If your child restraint does not havethe LATCH system, you will beusing the s

Black plate (62,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-62 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoulder por

Black plate (63,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-63Securing Child Restraints(Right Front SeatPosition)This vehicle has airbags.

Black plate (64,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-64 Seats and RestraintsIf your child restraint has the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchors andTethers for

Black plate (65,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-655. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thelock. Whe

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-5TailgateOpen the tailgate by pulling up onthe outside handle while pulling thetailgate down

Black plate (66,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-66 Seats and RestraintsIf the vehicle is equipped with thepassenger sensing system, andwhen the pass

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cupholders .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20114-2 StorageRear StorageExtended cab models might havestorage compartments under therear seats.To access

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-3Center Console StorageFor vehicles with bench seats, theremay be a center armrest storageare

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20114-4 Storage2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Horn . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe steering wheel adjustment leveris locat

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-3Move the band to one of thefollowing positions:8 (Mist): Single wipe, move

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsTo calibrate, CAL must be displayedin the mirror compass windows.If CAL is

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5To synchronize the time with anFM station broadcasting Radio DataSystem (RD

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-6 In BriefSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsTo adjust a manual seat:1. Lift the bar under the front of these

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and ControlsCigarette LighterTo use the lighter, press it in all theway, and let go. Wh

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7Gauges can indicate when therecould be a problem with a vehiclefunction. Of

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsInstrument ClusterEnglish Automatic Transmission 2.9L Shown, Metric, Manual

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the speedin both miles per hour (mph) andk

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsFuel GaugeWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows how much fuel thev

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11If the vehicle has been operatingunder normal driving conditions, pullthe

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsAirbag Readiness LightThe system checks the airbag'selectrical syste

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13United StatesCanada and MexicoWhen the vehicle is started, thepassenger a

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsCharging System LightThis light comes on briefly when theignition key is

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15Notice: If the vehicle iscontinually driven with this lighton, after a wh

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7Power LumbarIf available, press and hold thefront or rear of the control on theoutboard sid

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and Controls.Make sure to fuel the vehiclewith quality fuel. Poor fuel qualitycauses

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-17Brake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two hydrauli

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsIf the ABS light stays on, turn theignition off. If the light comes onwhi

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19If the StabiliTrak system and TCSlight comes on and stays on whiledriving

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-20 Instruments and ControlsEngine Oil Pressure Light{WARNINGDo not keep driving if the oilpressure i

Black plate (21,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-21Cruise Control LightThe cruise control light comes onwhenever the cruise

Black plate (22,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsTrip OdometerPress and release the reset stemuntil TRIP appears on the DI

Black plate (23,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-233. To view the next availablemode, press and hold the resetstem until the

Black plate (24,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and Controls4. Once the desired mode is shownon the DIC display, briefly pressthe res

Black plate (25,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25The vehicle is safe to drive,however have the electrical systemchecked by

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefSafety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety be

Black plate (26,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsEngine Cooling SystemMessagesAC (Air Conditioning) OFFThis message displa

Black plate (27,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-27Fuel System MessagesFUEL CAPThis message displays if thevehicle's fu

Black plate (28,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20115-28 Instruments and ControlsTRAC (Traction) OFFThis message displays when theTraction Control System

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps OffRemind

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingExterior Lamps OffReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chimesounds when the headlamps orpa

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-3When the DRL are on, only theparking lamps or reduced intensitylow beam headlamps will be o

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingTurn and Lane-ChangeSignalsMove the lever all the way up ordown to signal a turn.Raise or l

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5Exterior Cargo LampsThe cargo lamps (if equipped) canbe used if more light is needed inthe

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingDome LampsThe dome lamps come on when anydoor is opened.To manually turn on the domelamps,

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7When the battery's state of chargeis low, the voltage is raised slightlyto quickly bri

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-9Mirror AdjustmentExterior MirrorsVehicles with power outside mirrorshave controls located o

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20116-8 Lighting2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemFor more information, see DefensiveDriving on page 9‑2.Notice: Contact your deal

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3RDS RadiosTheftLock is designed to discouragetheft of your vehicle's radio.

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3/WMA)Playing the RadioAM-FM RadioPWR (Power): Press to turn th

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-5To change the default on thedisplay, press the DISPL knobuntil you see the desir

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemTo adjust all tone and speakercontrols to the middle position, pushand hold the

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7Radio MessagesAM-FM RadioCAL (Calibration Error): Theaudio system has been calib

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-8 Infotainment SystemTo scan preset stations, pressand holdo SEEK for more thanfour seconds until two

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9This system relies upon receivingspecific information from thesestations and onl

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefSteering WheelAdjustmentThe steering wheel adjustment leveris located on the left side of

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemThe radio plays the trafficannouncement if the volume islow. The radio interru

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-114. Press and hold one of thesix numbered pushbuttons untila beep sounds. When

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemFinding an XM ChannelBAND: Press to switch betweenFM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2(

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13CH Unavl: This previouslyassigned channel is no longerassigned. Tune to anothe

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM Satellite Radio Service givesdigital radio recep

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-15While using the CD player, useonly CDs in good conditionwithout any label, loa

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-16 Infotainment System6 RDM (Random): Press to hearthe tracks in random, rather thansequential, orde

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17An MP3/WMA CD-R that wasrecorded using no file folders canalso be used. The sy

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-18 Infotainment System.If the CD does not contain anyplaylists, then play begins fromthe first track

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-193 REV (Reverse): Press and holdthis button to reverse quickly withina track. P

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Exterior LightingO : Turns off all exterior lampsincluding the Daytime RunningLamps (DRL)

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment System.Time of day mode displays thetime of day and the ID3 tagsong name.To change t

Black plate (21,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-21PhoneBluetoothVehicles with a Bluetooth systemcan use a Bluetooth capable cell

Black plate (22,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemPairing Information.Up to five cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth syste

Black plate (23,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-23Deleting a Paired PhoneIf the phone name you want todelete is unknown, see “Li

Black plate (24,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-24 Infotainment SystemUsing the “Digit Store” CommandIf an unwanted number isrecognized by the syste

Black plate (25,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25Digit Dial: This command allowsa phone number to be dialed byentering the digi

Black plate (26,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment SystemCall WaitingCall waiting must be supported onthe Bluetooth phone and enabled b

Black plate (27,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-27Transferring a CallAudio can be transferred betweenthe Bluetooth system and th

Black plate (28,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20117-28 Infotainment SystemClearing the SystemUnless information is deleted out ofthe in‐vehicle Bluetoot

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1Air V

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-12 In Brief6: Slow wipes, turn the bandto the first solid position past thedelay settings.1: Fast wi

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsIf the knob is set on “0” (zero), someoutside air will still enter the vehicleand w

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-3@ (Recirculation): Press to turnthe recirculation mode on or off. Anindicator light

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate Controls2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingFuelFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54Recommended Fue

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltragedy.Alcoho

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-4 Driving and OperatingAnd, of course, actual stoppingdistances vary greatly with thesurface of the r

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering canbe more effective than

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and OperatingTurn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm(3 to 5 inches), about one-eighthturn, until

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7Off-Road DrivingVehicles with four-wheel drivecan be used for off-road driving

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-13Four-Wheel DriveFour-wheel drive sends enginepower to all four wheels for extratraction.T

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingLoading Your Vehicle forOff-Road Driving{WARNING.Cargo on the load floor piled

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9.Always carry a litter bag andmake sure all refuse is removedfrom any campsite

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingScanning the TerrainOff-road driving can take you overmany different kinds o

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11{WARNINGMany hills are simply too steepfor any vehicle. If you drive upthem,

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and Operating.Ease up on the speed as youapproach the top of the hill..Attach a flag to t

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13.Never try to turn around if aboutto stall when going up a hill.If the hill

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-14 Driving and OperatingIf you decide you can go down ahill safely, try to keep the vehicleheaded st

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15end over end. But when drivingacross an incline, the narrowertrack width — t

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingDriving in Mud, Sand, Snow,or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow,or sand, the wh

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17If the water is not too deep, driveslowly through it. At faster speeds,water

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1General Information .

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-14 In BriefVehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)PWR: Press to turn the system onand off.q

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingThere is no hard and fast rule abouthydroplaning. The best advice is toslow

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19.Stay in your own lane. Do notswing wide or cut across thecenter of the road

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay with

Black plate (21,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21To save fuel, run the engine for onlyshort periods as needed to warmthe vehi

Black plate (22,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingRecovery Hooks{WARNINGThese hooks, when used, areunder a lot of force. Alway

Black plate (23,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23{WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Weight Rati

Black plate (24,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and OperatingSteps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1.Locate the statement“The combined w

Black plate (25,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25Example 2A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs)B. Subt

Black plate (26,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingCertification/Tire LabelLabel ExampleA vehicle specific Certification/Tire l

Black plate (27,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27Using heavier suspensioncomponents to get addeddurability might not changeyo

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15Setting the ClockTo set the time and date for theradio with CD (MP3/WMA):Press and hold t

Black plate (28,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingAny load that extends beyondthe vehicle's taillamp area mustbe properly

Black plate (29,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29.Avoid making hard stops forthe first 322 km (200 miles)or so. During this t

Black plate (30,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-30 Driving and Operating2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. Thiscan be done while the vehicle ismoving.

Black plate (31,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-31Manual TransmissionThe shift lever should be inN (Neutral) and the parking b

Black plate (32,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle starts briefly butthen stops again, repeat theprocedure. This

Black plate (33,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33Retained AccessoryPower (RAP)These vehicle accessories can beused for up to

Black plate (34,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingLeaving the Vehicle With theEngine Running (AutomaticTransmission){WARNINGIt

Black plate (35,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35The shift lock control system isalways functional except in the caseof a dea

Black plate (36,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and OperatingEngine Exhaust{WARNINGEngine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO) which cann

Black plate (37,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get outof the vehicle if the automatictransmi

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-16 In BriefDriver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC is located on theinstrument panel cluster. It displ

Black plate (38,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingIf you need to leave the key in theignition but not in LOCK/OFF for anextend

Black plate (39,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39{WARNINGShifting into a drive gear while theengine is running at high speed

Black plate (40,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-40 Driving and Operating1 (First): This position reducesvehicle speed even morethan 2 (Second) witho

Black plate (41,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41Neutral: Use this position whenyou start or idle the engine.R (Reverse): To

Black plate (42,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingDrive SystemsFour-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has four-wheeldrive, you can sen

Black plate (43,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Recommended Transfer Case SettingsDriving ConditionsTransfer Case Settings2m

Black plate (44,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and Operating4n (Four-Wheel Low): This settingalso engages the front axle to giveyou extr

Black plate (45,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45Shifting from Four-Wheel Lowto Two-Wheel High orFour-Wheel HighTo shift from

Black plate (46,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingShifting Out of NeutralAfter towing the vehicle, you willhave to shift out o

Black plate (47,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47Remember: ABS does not changethe time needed to get a foot up tothe brake pe

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-17StabiliTrak®SystemThe Electronic Stability Controlsystem assists with directionalcontrol

Black plate (48,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and OperatingIf the ignition is on when the parkingbrake is released, the brake systemwar

Black plate (49,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-49The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Reduceengine power

Black plate (50,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-50 Driving and OperatingStabiliTrak®SystemThe vehicle has an electronicstability control system call

Black plate (51,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-51The StabiliTrak/TCS light will flashon the instrument panel clusterwhen the

Black plate (52,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-52 Driving and OperatingCruise ControlWith cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph) or more

Black plate (53,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-53Setting Cruise ControlIf the cruise button is on when not inuse, it could ge

Black plate (54,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-54 Driving and OperatingReducing Speed While UsingCruise ControlIf the cruise control system isalrea

Black plate (55,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-55Recommended FuelUse regular unleaded gasoline witha posted octane rating of

Black plate (56,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-56 Driving and OperatingFuel AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolinesin the United States are

Black plate (57,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-57Filling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can cause

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefResetting the Oil Life System1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,with the engine off.2. Press

Black plate (58,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-58 Driving and OperatingWhen replacing the fuel cap, turnit clockwise until it clicks. Makesure the

Black plate (59,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-59TowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment thathas been design

Black plate (60,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-60 Driving and OperatingThree important considerationshave to do with weight:.The weight of the trai

Black plate (61,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-61While towing a trailer or whenexposed to long periods ofsunshine, the floor

Black plate (62,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-62 Driving and OperatingDriving On GradesReduce speed and shift to alower gear before starting down

Black plate (63,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-633. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the brake pedaluntil the chock

Black plate (64,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-64 Driving and OperatingTrailer Towing{WARNINGThe driver can lose control whenpulling a trailer if t

Black plate (65,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-65Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based u

Black plate (66,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-66 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*2WD Crew Cab2.9L L4 Automatic

Black plate (67,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-67Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*4WD Crew Cab3.7L L5 Automatic

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-19Roadside Assistance and OnStar(U.S. and Canada)If you have a current OnStarsubscription,

Black plate (68,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-68 Driving and OperatingThe trailer tongue weight (A) shouldbe 10 percent to 15 percent of thetotal

Black plate (69,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-69Towing EquipmentHitchesIt is important to have the correcthitch equipment. C

Black plate (70,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20119-70 Driving and OperatingTrailer Wiring HarnessThe vehicle may be equipped witha four‐pin trailer tow

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2California

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareTire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59Tire Pressure M

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition 65WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain and/or

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareDamage to vehicle componentsresulting from the installation or useof non‐GM certified

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood, do the following:1. Pull the handle with this symbolon it. It is

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview3.7 L L5 Engine Shown (2.9 L L4 Engine Similar)

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See“Adding Washer Fluid” underWasher Fluid on page 10‑27.B

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-20 In BriefFor a full description of OnStarservices and system limitations, seethe OnStar Owner&apos

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle Care5.3 L V8 Engine

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑19.B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator(If Equip

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-10 Vehicle CareEngine OilTo ensure proper engineperformance and long life, carefulattention must be

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11When to Add Engine OilL4 and L5 EnginesV8 EngineIf the oil is below the cross-hatche

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-12 Vehicle CareSelecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both the prop

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-13Cold Temperature Operation: In anarea of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls be

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-14 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer systemtha

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-15Automatic TransmissionFluidWhen to Check and ChangeAutomatic Transmission FluidA goo

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareChecking the Fluid LevelTo prepare the vehicle:1. Park the vehicle on a levelplace.

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17It does not take much fluid,generally less than 0.5 L (1 pt).Do not overfill.Notice:

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-18 Vehicle Care3. If the fluid level is good, installthe plug and be sure it is fullyseated. If the

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-19Engine Air Cleaner/FilterThe engine air cleaner/filter islocated in the engine compa

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle CareCooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctworking tem

Black plate (21,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21Engine CoolantThe cooling system in the vehicleis filled with DEX-COOL®enginecoolant

Black plate (22,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CareHave the coolant changed by anauthorized service center, familiarwith legal requirem

Black plate (23,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-23How to Add Coolant to theRadiator{WARNINGAn electric engine cooling fanunder the hoo

Black plate (24,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle Care4. Fill the coolant recovery tank tothe FULL COLD mark.5. Reinstall the cap on the c

Black plate (25,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-25If the decision is made to lift thehood, make sure the vehicle isparked on a level s

Black plate (26,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle Care3. In heavy traffic, let the engineidle in N (Neutral) while stopped.If it is safe t

Black plate (27,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27How to Check Power SteeringFluid1. Turn the key off and let theengine compartment co

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignition key

Black plate (28,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareAdding Washer FluidOpen the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluiduntil t

Black plate (29,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29Rear drum brakes do not havewear indicators, but if a rear brakerubbing noise is hea

Black plate (30,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareDo not top off the brake fluid.Adding fluid does not correct a leak.If fluid is adde

Black plate (31,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-31Notice:.Using the wrong fluidcan badly damage brakehydraulic system parts.For exampl

Black plate (32,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle CareHow to Check LubricantTo get an accurate reading, thevehicle should be on a levelsur

Black plate (33,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-33When the differential is at operatingtemperature (warm), add enoughlubricant to rais

Black plate (34,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle Care3. For automatic transmissionvehicles, try to start the enginein each gear. The vehi

Black plate (35,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing this check,the vehi

Black plate (36,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle CareA. Blade AssemblyB. Arm AssemblyC. Locking TabD. Blade PivotE. Hook SlotF. Arm Hook2

Black plate (37,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37A. Claw in NotchB. Correct InstallationC. Incorrect Installation6. Put the blade ass

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3.Check the transmitter's battery.See “Battery Replacement” laterin this

Black plate (38,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle CareHeadlampsA. Low-Beam Headlamp/DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL)B. High-Beam HeadlampTo repl

Black plate (39,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-393. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise and removeit from the lamp assembly.4. Holdi

Black plate (40,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-40 Vehicle Care4. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove itfrom the taillamp assembly.5. Ho

Black plate (41,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41License Plate LampTo replace one of these bulbs:1. Reach under the rear bumper forth

Black plate (42,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuitbreakers

Black plate (43,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-43Fuses and CircuitBreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short

Black plate (44,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle CareThe trailer brake relay is locatedon the bottom side of the batteryharness.Fuses Usa

Black plate (45,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-45Fuses UsageCRUISECruise ControlSwitch, InsideRearview Mirror,Transfer CaseControl Mo

Black plate (46,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle CareFuses UsagePWR/WNDWPower Windows(If Equipped)RDO RadioREARPRK LAMPRear ParkingLamp 1

Black plate (47,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47Relays UsageA/CCMPRSRAir ConditioningCompressorBackup Lamp Backup LampBEAM SEL Beam

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appeari

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsProgramming Transmitters tothe VehicleOnly RKE transmitters programmedto the

Black plate (48,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareMiscellaneous UsageA/C CLTCHDiode — AirConditioning,ClutchMEGA FUSE Mega FuseWPR Dio

Black plate (49,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-495.3LFuses UsageA Trailer Park LampBCommunicationInterface ModuleCSupplementalInflata

Black plate (50,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-50 Vehicle CareWheels and TiresTiresThis new vehicle comes withhigh-quality tires made by aleading

Black plate (51,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example(A) Tire Size : The tire size isa combination of le

Black plate (52,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-52 Vehicle CareCompact Spare Tire Example(A) Tire Ply Material: The typeof cord and number of plies

Black plate (53,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53Tire DesignationsTire SizeThe following illustration showsan example of a typicalpas

Black plate (54,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareBelt: A rubber coated layer ofcords that is located betweenthe plies and the tread.

Black plate (55,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55Maximum Inflation Pressure:The maximum air pressure towhich a cold tire can be infla

Black plate (56,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle CareTreadwear Indicators: Narrowbands, sometimes called wearbars, that show across the t

Black plate (57,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-57If the tires have too much air(overinflation), you can get thefollowing:.Unusual wea

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5WARNING (Continued)injuries or even death fromheat stroke. Always lock theve

Black plate (58,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle CareIf you overfill the tire, release airby pushing on the metal stemin the center of th

Black plate (59,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-59Tire Pressure MonitorSystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) uses radio and sen

Black plate (60,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle CareFederal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) andIndustry CanadaSee Radio Frequency Stateme

Black plate (61,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-61Your vehicle's TPMS can warn youabout a low tire pressure conditionbut it does

Black plate (62,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-62 Vehicle CareTPMS Sensor MatchingProcessEach TPMS sensor has a uniqueidentification code. Any tim

Black plate (63,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-637. Proceed to the passengerside rear tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 5.8. Proc

Black plate (64,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareAny time you notice unusualwear, rotate the tires as soonas possible and check wheel

Black plate (65,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65When It Is Time for NewTiresVarious factors, such asmaintenance, temperatures, drivi

Black plate (66,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareGM's exclusive TPC Spec systemconsiders over a dozen criticalspecifications tha

Black plate (67,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-67If you must replace your vehicle'stires with those that do not have aTPC Spec n

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-6 Keys, Doors and WindowsLockout ProtectionIf the vehicle has power door locks,this feature protects

Black plate (68,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the tiresi

Black plate (69,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-69Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A, B,and C

Black plate (70,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-70 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orcorroded.

Black plate (71,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-71Tire Chains{WARNINGIf your vehicle has P215/70R16,P235/75R16, P265/70R17,P235/50R18,

Black plate (72,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-72 Vehicle CareIf a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowoutwhile you are driving, especia

Black plate (73,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-73{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle canslip off the jack and roll o

Black plate (74,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle CareTire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsA. Wing NutB. Storage Bag and ToolsThe

Black plate (75,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-75A. JackB. Wheel BlocksC. Wing NutD. Jack Knob2. Lower the jack (A) by turning thejac

Black plate (76,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-76 Vehicle CareUse the jack handle extensions andthe wheel wrench to remove theunderbody-mounted sp

Black plate (77,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-77If the spare tire does not lower tothe ground, the secondary latchis engaged causing

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7DoorsRear Doors(Extended Cab)To open a rear door, open the frontdoor. Then,

Black plate (78,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-78 Vehicle Care3. Use the wheel wrench to loosenall the wheel nuts by turning itcounterclockwise. D

Black plate (79,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-79Front PositionIf the flat tire is on the front ofthe vehicle, position the jack toth

Black plate (80,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle Care{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, canmake whe

Black plate (81,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-81Front PositionRear Position11. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to lowerthe veh

Black plate (82,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle CareWhen you reinstall the regularwheel and tire, you must alsoreinstall the center cap.

Black plate (83,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-834. Insert the chiseled end ofthe jack handle at a slightangle through the hole in th

Black plate (84,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle Care3. Reinstall the wing nut tosecure the bag to thevehicle.To store the jack and wheel

Black plate (85,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-853. Turn the handle to raise thejack until it is secure, but donot overtighten the ja

Black plate (86,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle Care7. Place the bottom edge of thejack (A) on the wheel blocks (B),separating them so t

Black plate (87,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87{WARNINGSomeone standing too closeduring the procedure could beinjured by the jack.

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsTailgate RemovalTo remove the tailgate:1. With the tailgate fully open, lift

Black plate (88,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle CareCompact Spare TireYour vehicle may have a compactspare tire. Although the compactspa

Black plate (89,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-89Full-Size Spare TireYour vehicle may have a full-sizespare tire, which, when new, wa

Black plate (90,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-90 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage 10‑31

Black plate (91,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-913. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Unplug unnecessaryaccessories plugged into

Black plate (92,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle CareDo not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would damage

Black plate (93,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative (−)Termi

Black plate (94,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle CareRecreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle behind

Black plate (95,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-95Two-wheel-drive vehicles shouldnot be towed with all four wheelson the ground. Two-w

Black plate (96,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle CareDolly TowingFront Towing (Front Wheels Offthe Ground) – Two‐Wheel‐DriveVehiclesNotic

Black plate (97,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-973. Put an automatic transmissionin P (Park) or a manualtransmission in 1 (First).4.

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9When the larger part of the holeon the bracket is over the bolt,slide the br

Black plate (98,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-98 Vehicle Care3. Firmly set the parking brake.See Parking Brake onpage 9‑47.4. Put an automatic tr

Black plate (99,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-997. Shift the transfer case toN (Neutral). See “Shifting intoN (Neutral)” under Four-

Black plate (100,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-100 Vehicle CareHigh pressure car washes maycause water to enter the vehicle.Avoid using high pres

Black plate (101,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-101thoroughly when cleaning theblades. Bugs, road grime, sapand a buildup of vehicle

Black plate (102,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-102 Vehicle CareTiresTo clean the tires, use a stiff brushwith tire cleaner.Notice: Using petroleu

Black plate (103,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-103Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmosphericconditions can create a chemica

Black plate (104,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-104 Vehicle Care.Never apply heavy pressure orrub aggressively with a cleaningcloth. Use of heavy

Black plate (105,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-105Leather/LeatheretteLeather, and lighter colored leatherin particular, will need mo

Black plate (106,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201110-106 Vehicle CareFloor Mats{WARNINGIf a floor mat is the wrong size oris not properly installed, it

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . .

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsHere is how to avoid setting off thealarm by accident:.If you do not want

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance.Are driven off-road in therecommended manner. SeeOff-Road Driving on page

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3If the engine oil life system is resetaccidentally, service the vehiclewith

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and Maintenance.Fuel system inspection fordamage or leaks..Exhaust system and nearbyheat s

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5Check to be sure vent hose isunobstructed, clear, and free ofdebris. During

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and LubricantsF

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7Usage Fluid/LubricantHydraulic Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantHood Latch Assembly, SecondaryLatch, Pivots, Spring An

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, pa

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-11Maintenance Record (cont'd)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services P

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11When trying to start the vehicle,if the engine does not start and thesecur

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201111-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont'd)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services P

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate conversion capaci

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3Capacities and Specifications (cont'd)ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishFuel T

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.9L and 3.7L Engines5.3L Engine

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure (U.S. an

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appears your

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your concerns ha

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceProcedureOwner satisfaction and goodwill arevery important

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-5Customer AssistanceOffices (U.S. and Canada)GMC encourages customers to callth

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-12 Keys, Doors and WindowsDo not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the theftdeterre

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationMexicoFrom Mexico City5329-0812From Other Mexico Locations01-800-466-0812Unite

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7Other Helpful LinksGMC — www.gmc.comGMC Merchandise —www.gmccollection.comHelp

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationGeneral Motors of Canada alsohas a Mobility Program. Call1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9.Emergency Tow From a PublicRoad or Highway: Tow to thenearest GMC dealer for

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-10 Customer Information.Alternative Service: Ifassistance cannot be providedright away, the Roadsid

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-11Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your ownershipexpe

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-12 Customer InformationCourtesy Rental VehicleThe dealer may arrange to provideyou with a courtesy

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-13Recycled original equipment partsmay also be used for repair. Theseparts are

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-14 Customer InformationIf the vehicle is leased, the leasingcompany may require you to haveinsuranc

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-15If another party's insurancecompany is paying for the repairs,you are n

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13Manually fold the mirrors inwardto prevent damage when goingthrough an aut

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-16 Customer InformationReporting SafetyDefectsReporting Safety Defectsto the United StatesGovernmen

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-17Reporting Safety Defectsto General MotorsIn addition to notifying NHTSA(or T

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-18 Customer InformationThis data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstancesin whic

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-19Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID)RFID technology is used in somevehicles

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 201113-20 Customer Information2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011i-2 INDEXBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-3Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011i-4 INDEXEngine (cont.)Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-36Fan . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-5GGasolineSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-55GaugesEngine CoolantTemperature .

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in thebac

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsAutomatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticdimming i

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011i-6 INDEXKKeyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-7MessagesBattery Voltage andCharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24Brake System .

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011i-8 INDEXPower (cont.)Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-9RoadsDriving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-17Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . .

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011i-10 INDEXShiftingInto Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33Out of Park . . . . . . . .

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-11TowingDriving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-59Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011i-12 INDEXWheelsAlignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69Different Size .

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15Windows{WARNINGLeaving children, helpless adults,or pets in a vehicle with

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower Windows{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is dangero

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17Rear WindowsSliding Rear WindowIf the vehicle has this feature,squeeze the

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20112-18 Keys, Doors and Windows2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsFront SeatsOn some crew cab models, thevehicle's front seat

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-3To lower the head restraint, pressthe button, located on the top of theseatback

Black plate (4,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat AdjustmentIf available, the power seat controlsare on the outboard s

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-5Power LumbarIf available, the power lumbarcontrol is on the outboard side ofthe

Black plate (5,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand w

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you try

Black plate (7,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksIf available, use the vertical controlon the outboard

Black plate (8,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-8 Seats and RestraintsHeated Front Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to the s

Black plate (9,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-9Rear SeatsRear Seats(Extended Cab)On extended cab models, theremay be forward f

Black plate (10,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-10 Seats and RestraintsRear Seats (Crew Cab)On crew cab models, the rearseatbacks can be folded forw

Black plate (11,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-11To return a seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the seatback up and push

Black plate (12,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-12 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety beltsproper

Black plate (13,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-13Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything,you go as fast as it goe

Black plate (14,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-14 Seats and RestraintsThe person keeps going untilstopped by something. In a realvehicle, it could

Black plate (15,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-15Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicleaft

Black plate (6,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011vi Introduction2 NOTES

Black plate (16,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-16 Seats and RestraintsFirst, before you or yourpassenger(s) wear a safety belt,there is important i

Black plate (17,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-17{WARNINGYou can be seriously hurt if yourshoulder belt is too loose. In acras

Black plate (18,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-18 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrongbuckle.{WARNING

Black plate (19,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-19{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured ifyour belt goes over an armrestlike thi

Black plate (20,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-20 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is behind the body.{WARNINGYou can be

Black plate (21,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-21{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured by atwisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn

Black plate (22,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-22 Seats and Restraints4. If equipped with a shoulder beltheight adjuster, move it to theheight that

Black plate (23,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-23To move it up or down, squeeze therelease buttons (A) together andmove the he

Black plate (24,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-24 Seats and Restraints2. Place the guide over the beltand insert the two edges of thebelt into the

Black plate (25,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-254. Buckle, position, and releasethe safety belt as describedpreviously in thi

Black plate (1,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Infor

Black plate (26,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-26 Seats and RestraintsTo make the belt longer, tilt the latchplate and pull it along the belt.Buckl

Black plate (27,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-27from doing its job. See your dealerto have it repaired. Torn or frayedsafety

Black plate (28,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-28 Seats and RestraintsAirbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag for the d

Black plate (29,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-29{WARNINGAirbags inflate with great force,faster than the blink of an eye.Anyo

Black plate (30,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-30 Seats and RestraintsWhere Are the Airbags?The driver's airbag is in the middleof the steerin

Black plate (31,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-31{WARNINGIf something is between anoccupant and an airbag, theairbag might not

Black plate (32,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsFrontal airbags are not intended toinflate during vehicle rollovers, rearimpa

Black plate (33,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33How Does an AirbagRestrain?In moderate to severe frontal ornear frontal colli

Black plate (34,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and RestraintsYou can lock the doors again byusing the door lock. The interiorlamps and haz

Black plate (35,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-35United StatesCanada and MexicoThe words ON and OFF, or thesymbol for on and o

Black plate (2,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20111-2 In BriefInstrument PanelManual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar

Black plate (36,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsA label on your sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seatin the fron

Black plate (37,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-37When the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right frontpassenger fron

Black plate (38,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and RestraintsAlso make sure the childrestraint is not trapped underthe vehicle head restra

Black plate (39,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-39Additional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thepasseng

Black plate (40,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-40 Seats and RestraintsAdding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might ad

Black plate (41,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41In addition, your dealer and theservice manual have informationabout the loca

Black plate (42,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-42 Seats and RestraintsChild RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster seats s

Black plate (43,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-43According to accident statistics,children and infants are saferwhen properly

Black plate (44,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-44 Seats and RestraintsInfants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This includes

Black plate (45,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-45{WARNINGNever do this.Children who are up against,or very close to, any airba

Black plate (3,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑3.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals on p

Black plate (46,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-46 Seats and RestraintsThe restraint manufacturer'sinstructions that come with therestraint sta

Black plate (47,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-47(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides restrain

Black plate (48,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsChildren can be endangered in acrash if the child restraint is notproperly se

Black plate (49,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-49WARNING (Continued)passenger airbag inflates and thepassenger seat is in a fo

Black plate (50,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-50 Seats and RestraintsDepending on where you place thechild restraint and the size of thechild rest

Black plate (51,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-51Lower AnchorsLower anchors (A) are metal barsbuilt into the vehicle. There ar

Black plate (52,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchor and Top TetherAnchor LocationsCrew Cab — Rear Seati (Top Tether

Black plate (53,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-53To assist you in locating the loweranchors, place your hand in apalm-up posit

Black plate (54,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 20113-54 Seats and RestraintsRegular and Extended Cabwithout Rear SeatsFor regular and extended cabmodels

Black plate (55,1)GMC Canyon Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-55{WARNINGChildren can be seriously injuredor strangled if a shoulder belt iswr