2007 GMC CANYON brake light

Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only
after your vehicle is stopped.
Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake,
for parking your vehicle.
Up-Shift Light
This light will show you
when to shift to the next
higher gear for best
fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next
higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions
permit. For the best fuel economy, accelerate
slowly and shift when the light comes on.While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to
go on and off if you quickly change the position of
the accelerator. Ignore the shift light when you
downshift.
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a
manual transmission, disregard the shift light when
the transfer case is in four-wheel low.
For more information, seeUp-Shift Light (Manual
Transmission) on page 185.Shift Speeds
{CAUTION:
If you skip a gear when you downshift,
you could lose control of your vehicle.
You could injure yourself or others.
Do not shift down more than one gear at
a time when you downshift.
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Use these buttons to shift into and out of four-wheel
drive. You can choose from the following:
2
m(Two-Wheel High):This setting is for driving
in most street and highway situations. Your front
axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive.
{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL
can cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P), or if you
have a manual transmission, even if you
are in gear. You or someone else could
be seriously injured. Be sure to set the
parking brake before placing the transfer
case in NEUTRAL. SeeParking Brake
on page 130.
N (NEUTRAL):Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to
NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle.4
m(Four-Wheel High):This setting engages
your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use
four-wheel high when you need extra traction, such
as on snowy or icy roads, or in most off-road
situations.
4
n(Four-Wheel Low):This setting also
engages your front axle to give you extra traction.
It sends the maximum power to all four wheels.
You might choose four-wheel low if you were
driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and
while climbing or descending steep hills.
Indicator lights in the buttons show you which
setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on
briey when you turn on the ignition and one will
stay on the selected setting. If the lights do
not come on, you should take your vehicle in for
service. An indicator light will ash while shifting.
It will stay on when the shift is completed.
If for some reason the transfer case does not shift,
it will return to the last chosen setting.
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Shifting from Four-Wheel Low to
Two-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High
To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Two-Wheel
High or Four-Wheel High, your vehicle must be
stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h)
with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) for
an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal
engaged for a manual transmission. The preferred
method for shifting out of four-wheel low is to
have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph
(1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Press and release the Four-Wheel High or
Two-Wheel High button. You must wait for the
Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High indicator
light to stop ashing and stay on before shifting
the transmission into gear or releasing the
clutch pedal.
If the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High button
is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or
moving faster than 3 mph (5km/h), the Four-Wheel
High or Two Wheel High indicator light will ash
for 30 seconds but not complete the shift.
Shifting to NEUTRAL
Use NEUTRAL when you plan to tow your vehicle.
SeeRecreational Vehicle Towing on page 293
for towing instructions. To shift the transfer case
into NEUTRAL do the following:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Press the regular brake pedal and shift the
transmission in NEUTRAL (N), or press in
the clutch for vehicles with a manual
transmission.
4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High.
5. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and
Four-Wheel Low buttons at the same time
for 10 seconds. The NEUTRAL (N) light
will come on when the transfer case shift to
NEUTRAL (N) is complete.
6. Press and hold the regular brake pedal and
shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for
one second, then shift the transmission
to DRIVE (D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for
vehicles with manual transmissions, and let
out the clutch to insure the transfer case is in
NEUTRAL. If the vehicle is not in NEUTRAL,
repeat this procedure starting at Step 3.
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7. Turn the engine off by turning the key
to ACC (Accessory).
8. Place the transmission shift lever in
PARK (P), or FIRST (1) for vehicles that
have a manual transmission.
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
After towing your vehicle, you will have to shift out
of NEUTRAL in order to drive. To shift out of
NEUTRAL, do the following:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular
brake pedal.
2. Start a vehicle with an automatic transmission
in PARK (P). Use FIRST (1) for vehicles with
a manual transmission.
3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N), or
press the clutch pedal for vehicles with a
manual transmission.
4. Press the button for the desired transfer case
shift position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel
High, or Four-Wheel Low).
5. After the transfer case has shifted out of
NEUTRAL, the indicator light will go out.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Shift the transmission to the desired position.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal
is located to the left of
the regular brake pedal,
near the driver’s door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push the
parking brake pedal down to its fully-applied
position with your left foot.
A chime will activate and the brake warning light,
located on the instrument panel, will ash when the
parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving
at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds.
The chime will deactivate and the light will turn off
when the parking brake is set and the vehicle is
moving below 3 mph (5 km/h). SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 185.
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To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of
the lever, located above the parking brake pedal,
with the parking brake symbol, directly rearward
to release the parking brake.If the ignition is on when the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light will
go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on
any hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 300.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 156
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 158
Other Warning Devices............................. 158
Horn.......................................................... 158
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 158
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 159
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 161
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 161
Windshield Wipers..................................... 161
Windshield Washer.................................... 162
Cruise Control........................................... 163
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 166
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 167
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 168
Fog Lamps................................................ 169
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 169
Interior Lamps........................................... 170
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 170
Dome Lamp.............................................. 170
Dome Lamp Override................................ 170
Exit Lighting.............................................. 171
Electric Power Management...................... 171
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 171Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 172
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 173
Climate Controls......................................... 173
Climate Control System............................. 173
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 176
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 177
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 178
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 179
Trip Odometer........................................... 179
Tachometer............................................... 179
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 180
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 180
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 181
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 182
Battery Warning Light................................ 184
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)........ 185
Brake System Warning Light..................... 185
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 186
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 187
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 187
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 188
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 191
Security Light............................................ 192
Cruise Control Light.................................. 192
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 176.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 159.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 178.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 158.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. SeeAirbag System on
page 76.
F. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 166. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 169. Exterior Cargo Lamps.
SeeExterior Cargo Lamps on page 169.
G. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake
on page 130.H. Horn. SeeHorn on page 158.
I. Traction Control Button or Four-Wheel Drive
Buttons. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 249andFour-Wheel Drive on page 126.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 203.
K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 173.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 173.
M. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 172.
N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 182.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 150.
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Move the cruise lever from on to resume/
accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the
speed desired, and then release the lever.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the lever briey to resume/accelerate.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control

Press and hold the set button until you reach
the lower speed desired, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey
press the set button.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle
speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,
the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control
speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work on hills
depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might want to step on the accelerator
pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a
lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down.
Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise
control. Many drivers nd this to be too much
trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control, do one of the following:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Move the cruise control lever to off.
Lightly tap or press the clutch, if you have a
manual transmission.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
the cruise control set speed memory is erased.
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