check engine light GMC CANYON 2007 User Guide

PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the parking brake
is set. SeeParking Brake on page 130and
Brake System Warning Light on page 185for
more information. The message clears from the
display after the parking brake is released or
by pressing and releasing the reset stem.
REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the vehicle’s
engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power
can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no reduction
in performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time
the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at
a reduced speed while this message is on, but
acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as soon as
possible. Press and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and clear it from
the display.
SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transfer case control system. Check the
transfer case on your vehicle and have it serviced
by your dealer. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 126
for more information about the transfer case. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display.
SERV (Service) TPM
(Tire Pressure Monitor)
This message displays if any of the tire monitor
sensors have malfunctioned, if the tire monitor
sensors have not been programmed, or if
the recommended tire pressures are not
programmed. The tire pressure light also ashes
for one minute and then turns on solid until
the condition goes away or the system is serviced.
SeeTire Pressure Light on page 187. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display. This
message appears at each ignition cycle until the
system is serviced. See your dealer for service.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 378
for more information.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. The brakes may not have time to
cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out
much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you
keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic
following distances, you will eliminate a lot of
unnecessary braking. That means better braking
and longer brake life.
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are
driving, brake normally but do not pump the
brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to
push down. If the engine stops, you will still have
some power brake assist. But you will use it
when you brake. Once the power assist is used
up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 316.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system
that will help prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive
away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on. This is normal.
If there is a problem
with the ABS, this
warning light will stay
on. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light
on page 186.
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{CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your
vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could
overcome you and kill you. You cannot see
it or smell it, so you might not know it is in
your vehicle. Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle, especially any
that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And
check around again from time to time to
be sure snow does not collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of
the vehicle that is away from the wind.
This will help keep CO out.Run your engine only as long as you must.
This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make
it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push
the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for
the heat that you get and it keeps the battery
charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling
later on with your headlamps. Let the heater
run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window
almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start
the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as
little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as
you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of
the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
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This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. If the fuel cap is not properly installed,
the FUEL CAP message will appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and the check
engine light will be lit on the instrument panel
cluster. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 198andMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 188for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of
fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave the
area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer can get one
for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not
t properly. This may cause your malfunction
indicator lamp to light and may damage
your fuel tank and emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 188.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it
is in your vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite the
gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned
and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.
To help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup
bed, or on any surface other than the
ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before
operating the nozzle. Contact should
be maintained until the lling is
complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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How to Check and Add Fluid
The proper uid should be added if the level does
not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it
is in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on
the reservoir cap.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 340.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Bulb Replacement....................................... 361
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL).............................................. 364
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps.................................... 363
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
Headlamps............................................... 362
License Plate Lamps................................ 366
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 366
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 364
Buying New Tires........................................ 386
C
Calibration..........................................139, 142
California Fuel............................................. 318
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 317
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 430
Carbon Monoxide..............108, 136, 280, 300
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 418
Your CD Player........................................ 239
Your CDs ................................................. 239CD, MP3 ..................................................... 230
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 35
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).... 364
Chains, Tire................................................. 392
Check
Engine Light............................................ 188
Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 323
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 423
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 56
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 68
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 71
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 71
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 240
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 173
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Engine (cont.)
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 188
Coolant.................................................... 337
Coolant Heater......................................... 119
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 187
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 450
Engine Compartment Overview................ 324
Exhaust................................................... 136
Fan Noise................................................ 347
Oil ........................................................... 325
Oil Life System........................................ 328
Overheating............................................. 340
Starting.................................................... 118
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 468
Exit Lighting................................................ 171
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................. 169
Exterior Lamps............................................ 166
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 330
Finish Damage............................................ 422
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 239Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 158
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 161
Flat Tire...................................................... 393
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 394
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 410
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 331
Manual Transmission................................ 334
Power Steering........................................ 348
Windshield Washer.................................. 349
Fog Lamps.................................................. 169
Four-Wheel Drive...............................126, 359
Front Armrest Storage Area ......................... 150
Front Axle................................................... 360
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................ 363
Fuel............................................................ 318
Additives.................................................. 319
California Fuel.......................................... 318
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 322
Filling Your Tank...................................... 320
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 320
Gage....................................................... 193
Gasoline Octane...................................... 318
Gasoline Specications............................ 318
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Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 426
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 426
Windshield Wiper..................................... 425
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 187
Fuel......................................................... 193
Speedometer........................................... 179
Tachometer.............................................. 179
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 318
Specications........................................... 318
Glove Box................................................... 150
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 461
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 158
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamps.................................................. 362
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 168
Bulb Replacement.................................... 361Headlamps (cont.)
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 167
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 161
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 161
On Reminder........................................... 167
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater......................................................... 173
Highbeam On Light..................................... 192
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 277
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 278
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 323
Release................................................... 323
Horn............................................................ 158
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 336I
Ignition Positions......................................... 116
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 377
483

Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 142
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................. 139
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 138
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 138
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 146
Outside Manual Mirrors............................ 145
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 145
MP3 ............................................................ 230
MyGMLink.com............................................ 459
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 115
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 449
O
Odometer.................................................... 179
Odometer, Trip............................................ 179
Off-Road Driving.......................................... 256Off-Road Recovery...................................... 253
Oil
Engine..................................................... 325
Pressure Light.......................................... 191
Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 328
Older Children, Restraints............................. 43
Online Owner Center................................... 459
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 146
Other Warning Devices................................ 158
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 176
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 172
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 146
Manual Mirrors......................................... 145
Power Mirrors.......................................... 145
Owner Checks and Services....................... 442
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 422
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 132
Shifting Out of......................................... 134
486

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display.......... 142
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 139
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 138
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 138
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 12
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 447
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 285
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 293
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 100
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 101
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 398
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 395
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 366
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 474
General Motors........................................ 474
United States Government....................... 474Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 94
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.................................................. 95
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 117
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 34
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 462
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 284
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 450
Running the Engine While Parked............... 137
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 180
Pretensioners............................................. 42
Reminder Light........................................ 180
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 418
Center Front Passenger Position................ 35
488