lock GMC CANYON 2008 Get To Know Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Canyon. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the featuresdescribed in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4
SAFETY & SECURITY
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . . .5Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .6
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . .6
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Content TheftDeterrent System .7
OnStar
® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
COMFORT
Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Manual/Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . .9
Preventing Window Fogging . . . .9
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CONVENIENCE
Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . .12
Automatic Headlamp System . . .13
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . .13
Rear Seat Folding Operation . . .14Flexible, Locking Tailgate . . . . . .14
Cargo TieDowns and
Bed Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TwoTier Loading and
Optional Bed Extender . . . . . . . .15
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . .16
Resetting the Oil Life System . .16
Automatic Locking Differential .16
FourWheel Drive System . . . . . .16
Traction Control System . . . . . . .19
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .19
OWNER INFORMATION
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Driver Information Center
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) is located on the instrument panel
cluster. It features a message center
that can display information such as the
trip odometer, vehicle personalizationfeatures and a number of messages orwarnings.
The odometer is automatically displayed
when the engine is started, and showsthe total distance the vehicle has beendriven in either miles or kilometers.
Scroll through the various DIC modes
•Press and release the control stem
located on the DIC.
Display trip odometer information
•Press and hold the control stem for
four seconds.
The display shows the distance traveled
since you last set the trip odometer tozero.
Select the DIC language
1.With the engine off, turn the key to On.
2. Close all doors.
3. Press and release the reset stem
until LANGUAGE is displayed.
4. To view each available language,
press and hold the reset stem for
two seconds.
5. Once the desired language is dis
played, briefly press the reset stem to set your choice.
Warnings and Messages
The following are examples of some of
the warnings or messages that mayappear in the DIC. Have your vehicleserviced as soon as possible:
• BRAKE FLUID
(Brake fluid may be low)
• BRAKE SYSTEM
(Service the brake system)
• ABS (Brake system operates
normally without the antilock brakesystem benefit)
•SERVICE TRACTION (Service
the Traction Control System)
• ENG HOT (Check your engine
coolant temperature gauge)
• SERVICE VEH (Service vehicle)
Acknowledge and clear a warning or
message
• Press and hold the control stem for
one second.
Note:To ensure your own safety and to
protect your vehicle warranty, it’s impor
tant not to ignore the preceding warn
ings. Acknowledge each one and attendto them at your earliest convenience.
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Child Restraints (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH
anchors, and may have top tethers for
use with a LATCHcompatible child
restraint. If your child restraint is notcompatible with the LATCH system, you
may still use it by installing the childrestraint with the safety belt system.
Automatic Door Locks
(if equipped)
For your safety, vehicles equipped with
power door locks and Remote KeylessEntry are programmed at the factory to
lock all doors automatically. The doorswill lock when all doors are closed, theignition is on and the gearshift lever ismoved out of Park on vehicles with anautomatic transmission, or when vehicle
speed is greater than 15 mph on vehi
cles with a manual transmission. Thisfeature cannot be disabled.
You can personalize the automatic
unlock features through the DriverInformation Center.
See Sections 2 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Rear Door Security Locks
(Crew Cab models)
Crew Cab models are equipped with
rear door security locks that allow you tolock the rear doors so they cannot beopened by passengers from the inside.
The lock switch (shown above) is locat
ed on the inside edge of each rear door.
Install a comfort guide on a shoulder
belt
1. Pull the elastic cord out from between
the seatback and the interior body toremove the guide from its storageclip.
2. Slide the guide under and past the
safety belt (the elastic cord must beunder the belt).
3. Place the guide over the belt and
insert the two edges of the belt intothe slots of the guide. (Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted and that it lies
flat. The elastic cord must be underthe belt and the guide on top.)
4. Buckle, position and release the
safety belt as described in Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Make sure
the belt crosses the passenger’s
shoulder.
Storing the Child Comfort Guide
To remove and store the comfort guides,
squeeze the belt edges together so thatyou can take them out of the guides.Slide the guide back on its storage cliplocated between the interior body andthe seatback. Storing the comfort guideproperly will prevent possible rattling.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Choose a child restraint that is appropri
ate for the child’s age and size (weightand height).
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Engage the rear door security locks
1. Open a rear door and insert your
ignition key into the lock.
2. On the driver’s side rear door, turn
the key clockwise to engage the rear
door security lock (turn it counterclockwise on the opposite side reardoor).
3. Close the door.
Open the rear door when the security
lock is on
• Unlock and open the door from
outside the vehicle.
Return the rear doors to normal use
• On the driver’s side rear door, insert
the key and turn the lock counterclockwise (turn it clockwise on theopposite side rear door).
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the front
passenger frontal airbag, and a passenger airbag status indicator located onthe center of the instrument panel.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note:It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be securedin a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rearfacing infant seat, a child ridingin a forwardfacing child seat or an olderchild riding in a booster seat.
Content TheftDeterrent System
(if equipped)
If your vehicle has the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) system, it also has a content theftdeterrent alarm system.
The content theft
deterrent system isarmed when youlock the doors withthe RKE transmitterand all the doorsare closed. If thelock button on the RKE transmitter ispressed with a door open, the horn willchirp several times. Close the door to
arm the system. The security light will
flash when the system is armed.
The system will not be armed if the
doors are locked with a key, the manualdoor lock or the power door lock switch.
Alarm System
If a locked door is not opened using the
RKE transmitter or by OnStar, the horn
will chirp for several seconds and then
the alarm will sound. The alarm will flashthe front turn signal lamps and soundthe horn for two minutes.
To prevent the alarm from sounding,
unlock the doors using the RKE trans
mitter. To turn off the alarm, press theunlock button on the RKE transmitter or
start the engine using the correct key.
PASSlock®
Your vehicle also is equipped with the
PASSlock theftdeterrent system thatrequires the correct key be used to startthe engine. If the correct key is not usedor the ignition lock cylinder is tamperedwith, the fuel system is disabled and theengine will not start.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Manual/Power Lumbar
(if equipped)
The manual lumbar control knob is
located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Turn the knob counterclock
wise to increase lumbar support andclockwise to decrease lumbar support.
The power lumbar control switches for
the driver and passenger seats arelocated on the outboard side of theseats.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Preventing Window Fogging
To clear fog or frost from the windshield
or side windows, turn the airflow controlknob to one of the following modes:
(Floor/Defog):Use to clear the
windows of moisture and to warm
passengers. This mode splits the air delivery between the windshield and thefloor outlets.
(Defrost):Use to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.This mode directs most of the air to the windshield.
When you select the floor/defog or
defrost mode, the system automatically
turns off the recirculation mode and runsthe air conditioning compressor. The
recirculation mode cannot be selected
because outside air is needed to removeinterior moisture from the vehicle.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio Systems
AM/FM Stereo (if equipped)
Set the clock on the AM/FM stereo
radio
•Press and hold the HR button until
the correct hour appears.
• Press and hold MIN until the correct
minute appears.
Display the time with the ignition off
• Press RCL, HR or MIN.
Presetting Radio Stations
You can set up to 18 station presets
(six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) using the
process shown below.
Set a station
1.Turn the radio on.
2. Press the BAND button to select the
band (AM, FM1 or FM2).
3. Tune to the desired station using the
seek function or tune knob.
4.Press AUTO EQ or AUTO TONE (on
equipped audio systems, as applies
to your radio) to select the soundequalization best suiting the type ofstation selected.
5.Press/hold a numbered button until a
beep confirms storage of the station.
6. Repeat the previous steps for each
pushbutton.
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AM/FM Stereo with CD/MP3 and
Radio Data System (if equipped)
Set the clock on RDSequipped radios
• Press and hold HR and MN simul
taneously for two seconds until
UPDATED and the clock symbol
appear on the display.
If the time is not available from the
station, NO UPDAT will appear.
Using the RDS
Radios equipped with RDS mode allow
you to:
• Seek only stations with your
preferred programming type.
• Seek stations with traffic
announcements.
• Receive announcements of local
and/or national emergencies.
•Receive and display messages from
radio stations.
RDS features are available only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS information.When tuned to an RDS station, the radiodisplays the station name instead of the
frequency. Most RDS stations broadcasttheir station name, time of day and a
Program Type (PTY).
Access the traffic announcement
feature
• Press the TRAF button.
Access radio station messages
• Press the INFO button when INFO
appears on your radio display.
Access Program Type selections
1. To turn Program Type on, press the
SEEK TYPE button once.
2. Turn the PTYPE knob to select the
Program Type you want.
3. Press the SEEK or SEEK TYPE but
ton and the radio seeks to the firstavailable RDS broadcast of the
selected Program Type.
4. To turn Program Type off (while
seeking), press the SEEK or SEEKTYPE button, or wait for the seek tocomplete. All stations will now be
available when you press the SEEK
button.
Activate the Alternate Frequency
feature
• Press and hold the BAND button for
two seconds to turn it on; repeat to
turn it off.
When turned on, AF ON appears on the
radio display and the radio may switch
to stronger stations of the same PTY.
ALERT!
This message appears on the display
when a local or national emergency
announcementis available. If a CD is
playing, the announcement will override
it. ALERT! announcements cannot beturned off, and are not affected by tests
of the Emergency Broadcast System.
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TheftLock
When TheftLock is activated, your radio
will not operate if it is stolen. This feature works by learning a portion of your
vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle IdentificationNumber). If the radio is installed on a
different vehicle, it will not operate andLOC or LOCKED (depending on radio
equipped) will appear on the display.
A blinking red light indicates that the
system is armed.
XM®Satellite Radio (if equipped)
XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170
channels of digitalquality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.
XM displays song title, artist and entertainment genre.
For more information, visit XM on the
Internet at www.XMradio.com or call
1800852XMXM (9696).
Access XM Satellite Radio on
equipped vehicles
• Press the BAND button until XM1 or
XM2 appears on the display.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Radio Antenna
The fixed mast radio antenna is
designed to withstand most car washes.Check occasionally to make sure the
mast is still tightened to the fender. Iftightening is required, tighten it by hand,and then use the special tool (located inthe glove box) to turn it onequarter turn.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
CONVENIENCE
Headlamp Controls
The exterior lamps control is located on
the instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
Turn off all exterior lamps, including
the Daytime Running Lamps
• Turn the knob to the OFF position
().
Activate the Automatic Headlamp
System that illuminates all exterior
lamps and the instrument panel/radiolights when they are needed
• If not already in the AUTO position,
turn the knob to AUTO.
Manually illuminate the parking
lamps, exterior tail/sidemarker lampsand instrument panel/radio lights
•Turn the knob to this position ( ).
Activate the headlamps, exterior tail/
sidemarker lamps and instrumentpanel/radio lights
• Turn the knob to this position ( ).
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Rear Seat Folding Operation
(if equipped)
Fold down the forwardfacing rear
seat on Extended Cab models
• Pull down on the bottom of the seat
until it is in place.
Store the seat
• Push the entire seat up until it is flush
with the trim panel.
Note:To ensure that the hinges or
latches do not damage the safety belt orcause the belt buckle to rattle, fold andstore the belt between the seat cushion
and seatback using the Velcro attachments provided on the lower portion ofthe seat.
Fold the Crew Cab’s rear seatbacks
forward
1. Insert a smalltipped tool into the slot
to unlatch the center safety belt buckle and move the belt to the side,
out of the way.
2. Grasp the loop located on the side of
the seatback (A) and pull it until youhear a click.
A
Flexible, Locking Tailgate
The tailgate features a flexible design
that allows it to be positioned fully up,fully down, partially lowered, or to be
removed entirely.
Partially lower the tailgate
1. From its fully down position, raise the
tailgate high enough to slide theretaining cable bracket forward and off
the bottom bolt.
2.While still holding the tailgate, raise it
slightly in order to place the cable
bracket’s
lowerhole onto the topbolt.
Note: The rear seat storage compart
ments must be in the rearward positionbefore folding the seat down.
3. Fold the seatback down.
Repeat the process to fold the other
seatback.
Return the Crew Cab’s rear seatbacks
to the upright position
1.Lift the seatback up and push it into
place.
2. Reconnect the center safety belt latch
plate with the buckle.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
ensure that it is secured.
Repeat these steps for the other seat
back as necessary.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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3. Slowly lower the tailgate to allow the
cable bracket to slide rearward intoposition.
Remove the tailgate
1. Raise the
tailgateslightly fromits fully downposition andremove bothretainingcables. Dothis by pulling upward on the clip andturning the bracket so that the endfaces the front.
2. Push forward so that the larger part
of the hole is over the bolt, and pullthe end over the bolt.
3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull
the tailgate toward you at the left sideand move it to the left to release theright side.
Reverse the process to reinstall the tail
gate, and ensure that it is secure.
Tailgate lock (if equipped)
The tailgate also includes a lock that
can be used when the tailgate is in anormal, upright position.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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TwoTier Loading and
Optional Bed Extender
You can create an upper load platform
by positioning four 2x6 wooden planksacross the width of the pickup box.Insert the planks into the pickup boxdepressions (below), allowing for atleast a 3/4inch (2cm) bearing surfaceon each end of the plank.
Cargo bed depressions for twotier loading
Ensure that the uppertier load is
securely tied down, with its center ofgravity in a zone over the rear axle.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Cargo TieDowns and Bed Rails
To secure loads, use the cargo tiedown
loops inside the cargo bed area. If yourtruck is equipped with bed rails, do notattempt to use them to secure loads,
as they are for appearance only. Usingthe bed rails as a load anchor not onlycan damage them but may cause the
load to loosen, possibly causing injury.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Note:An accessory bed extender,
available from your dealer, provideseven more flexibility for longer loads.
Note:The tailgate cannot be closed
in this position. The bracket must beanchored on the bottom bolt.
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With fourwheel drive, you can send
power to all four wheels for extra trac
tion. The controls are located on theinstrument panel, to the right of thesteering wheel.
FourWheel Drive Modes
2
(2HI): This setting is used for most
street and highway driving conditions.The front axle is not engaged in thismode.
FourWheel Drive System
(if equipped)
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Starting Your Engine
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition key to Start. When the
engine starts, let go of the key. Avoid
holding your key in the Start position
for longer than 15 seconds at a time.Excessive starter operation can drainyour battery much sooner and excessive
heat can damage your starter motor. Ifmore than one try to start the engine is
necessary, wait about 15 secondsbetween the first and second attempts.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Automatic Locking Differential
(if equipped)
Your axle may be equipped with an
automatic locking differential feature thathelps increase traction when traveling atspeeds less than 20 mph.
Once engaged, both rear wheels will
“lock” and rotate at the same speed,improving vehicle traction. If one wheelhas poor traction, such as when on ice,snow or mud, power will be transferredto the wheel with better traction.
Resetting the Oil Life System
The Oil Life System calculates engine
oil life based on vehicle use and dis
plays CHANGE OIL on the Driver
Information Center when it’s necessaryto change the engine oil and filter. The
Oil Life System should be reset onlyfollowing an oil change.
To reset the Oil Life System:
1. Turn on the ignition, with the
engineoff.
2. Press and release the control stem
on the instrument cluster until OILLIFE is displayed.
3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and
RESETmessages appear, press and
hold the control stem until several
beeps sound. This confirms that theOil Life System has been reset.
4.Turn off the ignition.
See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The Oil Life System does not
replace the need to follow the maintenance schedule in the Owner Manual.
It also does not measure how much oilis in the engine.
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