2007 GMC CANYON check engine

(g)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked.
Add uid if needed.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and
lter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or
delivery service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 337 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.(j)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 447.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood
checks at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 325
for further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to your engine
not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 337for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add
the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
Do not forget to check the spare tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 377. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 394.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 383.
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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 130.
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 GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the
shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), 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 GM Goodwrench
®dealer for
service.
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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 130.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON,
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
GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift
lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the ignition
should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is in PARK (P). The ignition key should
come out only in LOCK.
With a manual transmission, the ignition key
should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service
is required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service
is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush
any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
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Bulb Replacement....................................... 361
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL).............................................. 364
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps.................................... 363
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
Headlamps............................................... 362
License Plate Lamps................................ 366
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 366
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 364
Buying New Tires........................................ 386
C
Calibration..........................................139, 142
California Fuel............................................. 318
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 317
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 430
Carbon Monoxide..............108, 136, 280, 300
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 418
Your CD Player........................................ 239
Your CDs ................................................. 239CD, MP3 ..................................................... 230
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety
Belts.......................................................... 35
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).... 364
Chains, Tire................................................. 392
Check
Engine Light............................................ 188
Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 323
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 423
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 56
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 68
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 71
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 71
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 240
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 173
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Engine (cont.)
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 188
Coolant.................................................... 337
Coolant Heater......................................... 119
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 187
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 450
Engine Compartment Overview................ 324
Exhaust................................................... 136
Fan Noise................................................ 347
Oil ........................................................... 325
Oil Life System........................................ 328
Overheating............................................. 340
Starting.................................................... 118
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 468
Exit Lighting................................................ 171
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................. 169
Exterior Lamps............................................ 166
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 330
Finish Damage............................................ 422
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 239Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 158
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 161
Flat Tire...................................................... 393
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 394
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 410
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 331
Manual Transmission................................ 334
Power Steering........................................ 348
Windshield Washer.................................. 349
Fog Lamps.................................................. 169
Four-Wheel Drive...............................126, 359
Front Armrest Storage Area ......................... 150
Front Axle................................................... 360
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................ 363
Fuel............................................................ 318
Additives.................................................. 319
California Fuel.......................................... 318
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 322
Filling Your Tank...................................... 320
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 320
Gage....................................................... 193
Gasoline Octane...................................... 318
Gasoline Specications............................ 318
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Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 426
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 426
Windshield Wiper..................................... 425
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 187
Fuel......................................................... 193
Speedometer........................................... 179
Tachometer.............................................. 179
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 318
Specications........................................... 318
Glove Box................................................... 150
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 461
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 158
Head Restraints............................................ 15
Headlamps.................................................. 362
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 168
Bulb Replacement.................................... 361Headlamps (cont.)
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 167
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 161
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 161
On Reminder........................................... 167
Heated Seats................................................ 11
Heater......................................................... 173
Highbeam On Light..................................... 192
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 277
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 278
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 323
Release................................................... 323
Horn............................................................ 158
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 336I
Ignition Positions......................................... 116
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 377
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