start GMC CANYON 2008 Owners Manual

Fuses Usage
ERLSMass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor,
Can Purge Solenoid, Air Injection
Reactor (AIR) Relay
PCMI Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
TRANS Transmission Solenoid
IGNIgnition, Clutch Starter Switch,
Neutral Safety Back-Up Switch,
Ignition Coils 1-5, Air Conditioning
Relay
INJ Injectors
ABS 1Antilock Brake System 1
(ABS Logic)
FRT PRK
LAMPFront Park/Turn Lamps,
Driver and Passenger Side
Power Window Switches Lighting
REAR PRK
LAMPRear Parking Lamp 1, Passenger
Side Taillamp, License Plate LampsFuses Usage
REAR PRK
LAMP2Driver Side Rear Taillamp,
Passenger Side Airbag Indicator
Lighting, Instrument Panel Dimming
Power (2WD/4WD switch lighting)
CLSTR Cluster
TRN/HAZRD
FRTTurn/Hazard/Courtesy/Cargo
Lamps/Mirrors
TCCM Transfer Case Control Module
HORN Horn
TBC Truck Body Controller
IGN TRNSD Ignition Transducers
RDO Radio
ONSTAR OnStar
®
CNSTR VENT Fuel Canister Vent Solenoid
PCM B Powertrain Control Module (PCM) B
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Relays Usage
DRL Daylight Running Lamps
BEAM SEL Beam Selection
IGN 3 HVACIgnition 3, Climate Control,
Climate Control Head Fuse,
Power Seat Fuse
RAPRetained Accessory Power
(Power Window Fuse,
Wiper/Washer Switch Fuse),
Sunroof Fuse
PRK/LAMPFront Parking Lamp Fuse,
Rear Parking Lamps
HDLP Headlamps
FOG/LAMP Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Fuse
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning CompressorRelays Usage
RUN/CRNKRun/Crank, Airbag System Fuse,
Cruise Control Fuse, Ignition Fuse,
Back-Up Lamps, ABS Fuse,
Front Axle, PCM-1, Injectors Fuse,
Transmission Fuse, ERLS
PWR/TRNPowertrain, Electronic Throttle
Control Fuse, Oxygen Sensor Fuse
HORN Horn
WPR 2 Wiper 2 (High/Low)
WPR Wipers (On/Off)
STRTR Starter Relay (PCM Relay)
Miscellaneous Usage
WPR Diode — Wiper
A/C CLTCH Diode — Air Conditioning, Clutch
MEGA FUSE Mega Fuse
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-32.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in
any other position, contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL, push the clutch pedal down halfway,
and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start
only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the
way to the oor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch
pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your
dealer/retailer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-32.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
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Roadside Assistance Program
For vehicles purchased in the U.S. call,
1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782);
(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For vehicles purchased in Canada, call1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance
program.
Who is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. In Canada, a person
driving the vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
Services Provided
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up to a
maximum coverage of $100.
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle
to get to the nearest service station (approximately
$5 in Canada). In Canada, service to provide diesel
may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and
other alternative fuels will not be provided through
this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your
vehicle. A remote unlock may be available if you
have an active OnStar
®subscription. To ensure
security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided.
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty
service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling crash.
Winch-out assistance is provided when the vehicle is
mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in good
condition, when equipped and properly inated, is
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered
by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service:Upon request, Roadside
Assistance will send you detailed, computer
personalized maps, highlighting your choice of either
the most direct route or the most scenic route to your
destination, anywhere in North America, along with
helpful travel information pertaining to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. In Canada, trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
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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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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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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-49
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Exterior Lamps............................................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-20
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-37
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-64
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-26
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-17
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-24
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-36
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-62
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-24
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
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Specications, Capacities...............................5-116
Speedometer..................................................3-25
Starting the Engine.........................................2-21
Steering.......................................................... 4-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-50
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-51
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Sunroof.........................................................2-52
T
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Tailgate.........................................................2-10
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-52
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-32
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-15
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-17
Passlock®...................................................2-16Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-47
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-33
Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-106
Buying New Tires........................................5-72
Chains.......................................................5-78
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-80
Cleaning...................................................5-107
Different Size..............................................5-74
High-Speed Operation..................................5-64
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-79
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-70
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-84
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-66
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-65
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-81
Secondary Latch System..............................5-91
Spare Tire..................................................5-98
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-94
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-76
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