warning GMC CANYON 2007 Workshop Manual

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specied
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-ination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer if any of these conditions exist.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 158for more
information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift
lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual
transmission to FIRST (1) or
REVERSE (R).
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3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear – not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, put blocks at the front and rear of
the tire farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire on the
other side, at the opposite end of the
vehicle.
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Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE OIL message comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 198.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible
within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible
that, if you are driving under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
However, your engine oil and lter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the
system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will
perform this work using genuine GM parts and
reset the system.If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 328for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
When the CHANGE OIL message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service
be MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 316
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 172
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-
Equipped Vehicle....................................... 93
Additives, Fuel............................................ 319
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 425
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 330
Air Conditioning........................................... 173
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 182
Readiness Light....................................... 181
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(SDM)...................................................... 468
Airbag System............................................... 76
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 93
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 84
Passenger Sensing System....................... 86
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 92
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 84
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 85Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 82
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 79
AM-FM Radio.............................................. 205
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 239
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 240
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 247
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 186
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 421
Care of Safety Belts................................ 418
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 423
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 419
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 415
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 416
Finish Care.............................................. 419
Finish Damage......................................... 422
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 418
Leather.................................................... 417
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 422
Tires........................................................ 422
Underbody Maintenance........................... 423
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 423
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 419
Weatherstrips........................................... 418
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 420
Ashtray(s).................................................... 173
Assist Handles............................................ 150
Audio System(s).......................................... 203
AM-FM Radio.......................................... 205
Care of Your CD Player........................... 239
Care of Your CDs.................................... 239
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 240
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 239
Radio with CD......................................... 208
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 217
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)............................ 205
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)............................ 204
Theft-Deterrent Feature...................237, 238
Understanding Radio Reception............... 238
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 240Automatic Headlamp System....................... 168
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 331
Operation................................................. 120
B
Battery........................................................ 353
Electric Power Management..................... 171
Run-Down Protection............................... 171
Battery Warning Light.................................. 184
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 276
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 247
Emergencies............................................ 249
Parking.................................................... 130
System Warning Light.............................. 185
Brakes........................................................ 350
Braking....................................................... 246
Braking in Emergencies............................... 249
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 115
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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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D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 167
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light....... 193
Defensive Driving........................................ 242
Disc, MP3................................................... 230
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 317
Dome Lamp................................................ 170
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 170
Door
Locks....................................................... 104
Power Door Locks................................... 105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 106
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 106
Rear Doors.............................................. 107
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 25
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 194
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 194
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 198
Driving
At Night................................................... 270
City.......................................................... 274Driving (cont.)
Defensive................................................. 242
Drunken................................................... 243
Freeway................................................... 275
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 278
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 271
Off-Road.................................................. 256
Recovery Hooks....................................... 285
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 284
Winter...................................................... 280
E
Electric Power Management........................ 171
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 425
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 426
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 426
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 425
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 330
Battery..................................................... 353
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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
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