reset 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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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it. The instrument panel cluster
includes these key features:
A.Tachometer
B. Fuel Gauge
C. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeD.Speedometer
E. Driver Information Center (DIC)F.DICReset StemNote:The instrument panel cluster is
designed to let you know about many
important aspects of your vehicle’s
operation. It is important to read yourOwner Manual and become familiar withthe information being relayed to you
by the lights, gauges and indicators,
as well as what action can be taken toensure safety and to prevent damage.
Instrument Panel Cluster
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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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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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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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