ECU GMC CANYON 2006 Repair Manual

At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-25for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-55for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-72.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-62.
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Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
Trip Routing:Your Roadside Assistance
Representative can provide you with specic
information regarding this feature.
Trip Interruption Expense Benets:Your
Roadside Assistance Representative can provide
you with specic information regarding this feature.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number of the
vehicle.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) and
delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. GMC Roadside Assistance:1-800-462-8782, text
telephone (TTY) users, call1-888-889-2438.
GMC reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s
judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or
type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
GMC reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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Check
Engine Light...............................................3-32
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-100
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-40
Infants and Young Children...........................1-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-46
Older Children.............................................1-34
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-59
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-44
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-79
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-98
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-97
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-95
Finish Care.................................................5-97
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-93
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-96
Leather......................................................5-95
Tires..........................................................5-99Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-96
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-98
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-24
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-31
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-13
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-32
Heater, Engine............................................2-19
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-37
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-40
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government...................................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-38
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp...................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-17
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Rear Doors.................................................. 2-9
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-18
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-39
DIC Controls and Displays............................3-39
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-42Driving
At Night.....................................................4-28
City...........................................................4-32
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-29
Off-Road....................................................4-15
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-43
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-42
Winter........................................................4-38
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-101
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-102
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-102
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-102
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-32
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-19
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-56
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-18
Dome........................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-17
Exterior......................................................3-14
Exterior Cargo.............................................3-17
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Interior.......................................................3-17
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-46
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-9
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-31Light (cont.)
Battery Warning..........................................3-29
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Cruise Control.............................................3-37
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-38
Highbeam On.............................................3-37
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-32
Oil Pressure...............................................3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-27
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder....................3-25
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-25
Security.....................................................3-37
Up-Shift.....................................................3-30
Lighting
Exit...........................................................3-18
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-44
Lockout Protection............................................ 2-9
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection......................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Loss of Control...............................................4-14
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
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Radios (cont.)
Radio with CD............................................3-51
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-66
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-48
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-47
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-77
Understanding Reception..............................3-78
Rear Axle......................................................5-46
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Doors...................................................... 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-31
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-10, 1-12
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-28
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-41
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-35
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-34
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-34
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-43Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-77
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-73
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-14
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-80
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-26
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-42
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-32
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S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light............................3-25
Pretensioners..............................................1-33
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-96
Center Front Passenger Position....................1-27
Driver Position............................................1-18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-17
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-31
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-28
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-26
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-26
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-13
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-25
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-9Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation............................1-10, 1-12
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-9
Secondary Latch System.................................5-84
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-58
Rear Seat Position......................................1-56
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-59
Security Light.................................................3-37
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
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