infotainment GMC CANYON 2018 Get To Know Guide

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Press=to:
. Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
. Make a call, end a call,
or answer an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance. .
Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active, OnStar service plan
(excludes Basic Plan). With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.

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Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these
services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
OnStar Advisors can use GPS to
pinpoint the vehicle and help
authorities quickly recover it.
. With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can block
the engine from being restarted.
. With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work
with law enforcement to
gradually slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked
and the vehicle alarm sounds, a
notification by text, e-mail, or phone
call will be sent. If the vehicle is
stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the
vehicle.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar service plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. For other
vehicles press
=as follows. Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?”
3. Say “Yes.”System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.

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Get My Destination1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Send Destination to Vehicle
Directions can be sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
. Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
myGMC mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network’s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then
select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.

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After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the myGMC
mobile app, or by contacting an
OnStar Advisor. On some vehicles,
Wi-Fi can also be managed from the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyGMC Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myGMC mobile app
to compatible Apple and Android
smartphones. GMC users can
access the following services from a
smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle. .
Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with GMC on social
media.
For myGMC mobile app information
and compatibility, see
www.my.gmc.com.
An active OnStar service,
compatible device, factory-installed
remote start, and power locks are
required. Data rates apply. See
onstar.com for details and system
limitations.Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”

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2. Say“Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
way to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and
data rates may apply. Advanced
Diagnostics requires an active
OnStar paid service plan, e-mail
address on file, and enrollment in
Advanced Diagnostics.
Includes:
. Diagnostic Alerts: Set
preferences to receive real-time
e-mails, texts, or monthly reports
of the vehicle’s health. Or press
Qto have an Advisor
initiate a remote diagnostic
report.
. Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with
key vehicle components, such
as the battery, fuel system,
or starter system. Alerts for
potential issues appear on the
infotainment display. Proactive
Alerts are designed to help
predict specific types of issues
based on information collected
from the vehicle. Other factors
may affect vehicle performance.
Not all issues will deliver alerts.
In some cases, a dealer service
check may be required to
confirm the accuracy of the
alerts.

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406 Index
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 120
CheckEngine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . 296
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 73
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92, 98
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 192 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . 112, 115
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 385
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Connections
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Control Light
Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . .117
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 194
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Customer Information Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 387
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 385
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 391
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 390
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Diagnostics
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . 244
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 377
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 131
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

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I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Ignition Transmission LockCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . 112, 115
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 40
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jack
Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 311
Lamps
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 145
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Lighting (cont'd)
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 122
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 144
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 124
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . .118
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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Spare TireCompact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Special Application Services . . . . 366
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 102
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 391
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 381
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 37 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Tires (cont'd)
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 319
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 318
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Terminology and Definitions . . 314
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 328
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 256
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 256
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 345
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 268
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344