instrument panel GMC CANYON 2007 Owner's Guide

The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 176.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 159.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 178.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 158.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. SeeAirbag System on
page 76.
F. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 166. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 169. Exterior Cargo Lamps.
SeeExterior Cargo Lamps on page 169.
G. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake
on page 130.H. Horn. SeeHorn on page 158.
I. Traction Control Button or Four-Wheel Drive
Buttons. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 249andFour-Wheel Drive on page 126.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 203.
K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 173.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 173.
M. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 172.
N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 182.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 150.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will ash
on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on the instrument
panel, between the
two air vents in
the center.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set one up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on the
steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. The tilt steering wheel can be
raised to the highest level to allow more room for
the driver to enter and exit the vehicle.
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NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 161.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 162.
JCruise Control. SeeCruise Control on
page 163.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
automatically return to the off position.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until the
change is completed. The lever will return by
itself when released.An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash more quickly than normal, a signal
bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not
see your vehicle’s turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
signaling a turn, check for a burned-out bulb or a
blown fuse. For bulb replacement, seeTaillamps,
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
on page 364. For a blown fuse or circuit breaker,
seeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 426.
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Turn Signal On Chime
If a turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of
a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ash
of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL
will also appear in the DIC. To turn the chime
and message off, move the turn signal lever to
the off position.
See “TURN SIGNAL” underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 198for more information.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):
To change the headlamps from low to high beam,
push the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the
multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator light
on the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps
are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or
on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the
lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on
the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release
the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
The windshield wipers work in all ignition positions,
except off. This includes the Retained Access
Power mode. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 117.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the band
to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let
go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want
more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control lever to the on position.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The cruise symbol on
the instrument panel will
be lit when the cruise
control is engaged.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set the cruise control to a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This turns off
the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset.
Once you are going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briey from on to resume/accelerate.
The vehicle will go right back up to your chosen
speed and stay there.
If you hold the lever at resume/accelerate the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
lever or apply the brake. Do not hold the lever
at resume/accelerate if you do not want the vehicle
to go faster.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the set button at the end of
the lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal. You will now cruise at the
higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held
longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will
turn off.
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Exterior Lamps
The control on the driver’s side of the instrument
panel operates the exterior lamps.
O(Exterior Lamps):Turn the knob, located to
the right of this symbol, to choose one of the
four exterior lamp positions.
9(Off):Turn the knob to this position to turn off
all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).AUTO:Turn the knob to this position to
automatically turn on the headlamps at normal
brightness, together with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
SeeAutomatic Headlamp System on page 168for
more information.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the knob to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the knob to this position to
turn on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
You can switch the headlamps from low to high
beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction lever
toward the instrument panel.
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Headlamps on Reminder
If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when
the headlamps or parking lamps are manually
turned on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn
off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off and
then back on. In the automatic mode, the
headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK.
If your vehicle was rst sold in Canada and the
parking lamps are turned on manually, the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) will stay on.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in PARK (P) if you
have an automatic transmission.
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
Your vehicle will have either the parking lamps or
reduced intensity low beams used as the DRL.
When the DRL are on, only those lamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarkers, and other lamps will
not be on. The instrument panel will not be lit
up either.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will
automatically switch from DRL to the regular
headlamps.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system will turn on after the
transmission has been shifted from PARK (P) to
DRIVE (D). The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,
parking lamps, roof marker lamps, and the
instrument panel lights will turn on at normal
brightness. The radio lights will become more dim
when the headlights are off compared to when
the headlights are on.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not
covered, or the system will be on whenever the
ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when
driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast
weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic
headlamp system so that driving under bridges
or bright overhead street lights does not affect
the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp
system will only be affected when the light sensor
detects a change in lighting lasting longer than
the delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will
take about one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
During that delay, the instrument panel cluster
may not be as bright as usual. Make sure
the instrument panel brightness control is in the
full bright position. SeeInstrument Panel
Brightness on page 170.
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has fog lamps, you can use them
for better vision in foggy or misty conditions.
Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps
must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp button is
located near the exterior
lamps control.
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while
the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Press the
button again to turn them off. An indicator light
will glow in the button when the fog lamps are on.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as
much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog
lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps.
The fog lamps will go off whenever your
high-beam headlamps come on. When the high
beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Exterior Cargo Lamps
The cargo lamps can be used if more light is
needed in the cargo area of the vehicle or in the
top-box storage units.
Press this button,
located on the driver
side of the instrument
panel near the exterior
lamp control, to turn the
cargo lamps on and off.
The dome lamps must be on for the cargo lamps
to come on. SeeDome Lamp on page 170.
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Interior Lamps
The thumbwheel for the interior lamps is located
next to the exterior lamps control. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 166for additional information on
location.
Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Lights):Turn the
thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the
instrument panel lights and the radio display.
The instrument panel lights, cluster, and radio
display do not dim to complete darkness.
The instrument panel light brightness control will
only work if the headlamps or parking lamps
are on. SeeExterior Lamps on page 166.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp will come on when a door is
opened. They will shut off several seconds after
all doors are closed.
You can also turn the dome lamp on manually by
turning the interior lamps thumbwheel all the
way up. In this position, the dome lamp will remain
on whether a door is opened or closed. See
Interior Lamps on page 170for additional
information on location.
Dome Lamp Override
E(Dome Override):Press this button, located
below the exterior lamp control, to turn the
dome lamp off even when a door is opened. See
Exterior Lamps on page 166for more information
on location.
To return the lamp to automatic operation, press
the button again.
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