service GMC CANYON 2008 Owners Manual

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment
is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access this data or share it with others
except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in
response to an official request of police or similar
government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for
GM research needs or may be made available to others
for research purposes, where a need is shown and the
data is not tied to a specic vehicle or vehicle owner.
OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe to the
OnStar®services, please refer to the OnStar®Terms
and Conditions for information on data collection and use.
See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-47in this manual for
more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other GM
system containing personal information.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-74
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-110
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag System................................................1-60
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-68
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-65
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-63
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-74
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-67
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-74
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-67
Antenna, Fixed Mast........................................3-70
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-70
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-32Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-106
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-103
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-107
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Finish Damage..........................................5-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-107
Tires........................................................
5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-105
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Ashtray.........................................................3-19
Assist Handles...............................................2-51
Audio System.................................................3-46
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-70
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-70
Radio Reception..........................................3-69
Setting the Time..........................................3-47
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-36
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-33
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-54
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-56
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-56
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-70
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-106
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Interior.......................................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-102
Tires........................................................5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-105Climate Control System...................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22
Clock............................................................3-47
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-24
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass...............................................2-40, 2-43
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-15
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-33
Heater, Engine............................................
2-22
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cruise Control Light........................................3-37
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-50
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-7
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Disc, MP3......................................................3-64
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
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Rear Doors.................................................. 2-9
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-38
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-38
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-42
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-24
Before a Long Trip......................................4-25
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Highway Hypnosis.......................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-26
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-24
Off-Road....................................................4-11
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-31
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-30
Winter........................................................4-27
E
EDR .............................................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-110
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-110
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-34
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-33
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheating................................................5-29
Running While Parked..................................2-38
Starting......................................................2-21
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-16
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Cargo Lamps......................................3-16
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-34
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-26Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-42
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-46
MP3 .............................................................3-64
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-17
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
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O
Odometer......................................................3-25
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-25
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-11
Off-Road Recovery........................................... 4-9
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-47
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-46
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-107
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-28
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-69
Passing........................................................... 4-9
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-17
Passlock®......................................................2-16
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-38
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-13
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S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-26
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-103
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-17
Lap Belt.....................................................1-31
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-25
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-12
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-8
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation..............................1-9, 1-10
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-8
Secondary Latch System.................................5-91Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-56
Rear Seat Position......................................1-54
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-56
Security Light.................................................3-37
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-5
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning...................... 5-3
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-34
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-74
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-107
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-36
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-14
Spare Tire.....................................................5-98
Installing....................................................5-84
Removing...................................................5-81
Storing.......................................................5-94
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-38
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-44
Your Vehicle...............................................4-38
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-5
Control System Warning Light.......................3-32
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-57
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-23
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-30
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-23
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-26
Trip Odometer................................................3-25
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-38
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-30
Using this Manual............................................... iii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Parking Your...............................................2-37
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-109
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-109
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visors...........................................................2-14
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