2004 GMC CANYON steering wheel

Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with
the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged.
Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring and a heavy-duty turn signal asher.
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also ash, telling other drivers
you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-19
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-22
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)...........5-24
Engine Coolant.............................................5-25
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-28Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Cooling System............................................5-30
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-35
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Rear Axle.......................................................5-47
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Headlamps..................................................5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps.............................5-52
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-53
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-54
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-55
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Maintenance Footnotes
†The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc. Inspect
drum brake linings for wear or cracks. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect
other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake
adjustment.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints,
rubber boots and axle seals for leaks.(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM
parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation,
a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap
and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser is recommended at least once
a year.
(d)Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking.
Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or miss areas of the windshield.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag
coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air
bag system does not need regular maintenance.)
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Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Express Down Windows..................................2-13
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Fan Knob......................................................3-18
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.........3-50, 3-59
Finding a Station............................3-44, 3-48, 3-57
Finish Care....................................................5-98
Finish Damage.............................................5-100
Five-Speed....................................................2-24
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-68
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-73
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-74
FLUID...........................................................3-40
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Manual Transmission....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
FM ...............................................................3-68
Fog Lamps....................................................3-14Following Distance..........................................4-70
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-26, 5-48
Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-43
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-36
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
FUEL CAP.....................................................3-40
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-104
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-104
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-30
Fuel..........................................................3-36
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
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O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-12
OIL ...............................................................3-41
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
OIL LIFE.......................................................3-41
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-42
OnStar®Services............................................2-41
OnStar®System.............................................2-41
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-42
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-15
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-40
Manual Mirrors............................................2-39
Power Mirrors.............................................2-40
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
PARK BRK (Brake).........................................3-41
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-32
Parking
Brake........................................................2-29
Over Things That Burn.................................2-33
Parking on Hills..............................................4-71
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-33
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-70
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Payload.........................................................4-57
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-59
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a CD.........................................3-53, 3-62
Playing a Specic Loaded CD..........................3-63
Playing the Radio...........................3-44, 3-47, 3-56
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-104
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-13
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-53
Designed for the LATCH System...........1-48, 1-51
Rear Seat Position......................................1-51
Right Front Seat Position......................1-54, 1-58
Security Light.................................................3-35
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive)...........3-41
SERV VEH (Service Vehicle)............................3-42
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-30
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs................................3-51, 3-60
Setting Preset Stations....................3-45, 3-48, 3-57
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)............3-43
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-43
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-45, 3-49, 3-58
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-100Shift Speeds..................................................2-25
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Skidding........................................................4-14
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-33
Spare Tire.....................................................5-93
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-96
Specications, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-26
Starting Your Engine...............................2-18, 2-19
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-11
Steering Tips..................................................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-5
Storage Areas
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-42
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-42
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-43
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
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What to Add..................................................5-39
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..................5-26, 5-36, 5-37, 5-47, 5-49
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-70
Replacement...............................................5-70
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-16
When to Check......................................5-22, 5-65
When to Check and Change............................5-19
When to Check and Change Lubricant.......5-47, 5-49
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-24
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-36
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter........5-18
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-72
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Window Lockout.............................................2-13
Windows.......................................................2-12
Manual......................................................2-12
Power........................................................2-13
Sliding Rear................................................2-14
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-37
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement......................................5-55
Fuses......................................................5-104
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-8
Winter Driving................................................4-40
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Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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