2008 GMC CANYON service indicator

Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel
system and also damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be covered under your
warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions can contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. We recommend against
the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can
reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance
of the emission control system could be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this
occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service.Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be
hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other
fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel.
Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would
not be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club,
or contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
can come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving, except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel
nuts in the proper sequence to torque specications
inCapacities and Specifications on page 5-116.
Rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have
the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-74
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-110
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag System................................................1-60
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-68
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-65
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-63
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-74
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-67
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-74
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-67
Antenna, Fixed Mast........................................3-70
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-70
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-32Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-106
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-103
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-107
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-104
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Finish Damage..........................................5-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-102
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-107
Tires........................................................
5-107
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-105
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Ashtray.........................................................3-19
Assist Handles...............................................2-51
Audio System.................................................3-46
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-70
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-70
Radio Reception..........................................3-69
Setting the Time..........................................3-47
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-34
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-26Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-42
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-46
MP3 .............................................................3-64
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-17
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
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Odometer......................................................3-25
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-25
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-11
Off-Road Recovery........................................... 4-9
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-17
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-47
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-46
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Paint, Damage..............................................5-107
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-28
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-69
Passing........................................................... 4-9
PASS-Key
®III+..............................................2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-17
Passlock®......................................................2-16
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-38
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-13
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