2009 GMC CANYON flat tire

Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off
your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare
must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-94.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly and
you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the
instructions listed next.To release the spare tire from the secondary latch:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable end tting
is visible.
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{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the procedure
could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does
not slide off the jack completely, make sure no
one is behind you or on either side of you as you
pull the jack out from the under spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare while rmly pulling the jack out
from under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable,
insert the hoist end of the extension into the
hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel
wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the
rest of the way.14. Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the cable and pull
it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
15. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the
wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you
can. You will not be able to store a spare or at tire
using the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-83.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a at tire
under your vehicle for an extended period of time or
with the valve stem pointing up can damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem
pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired
as soon as possible.Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare
tire carrier.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed down.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the center
wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of the wheel.
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Full-Size Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a full-size spare tire, which, when
new, was fully inated. A spare tire may lose air over
time, so check its ination pressure regularly. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61andLoading the
Vehicle on page 4-33for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how
to remove, install, or store a spare tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-83and
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-94.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than
the road tires originally installed on your vehicle.
This spare was developed for use on your vehicle, so it
is alright to drive on it. If your vehicle has four-wheel
drive and the different size spare tire is installed, keep
the vehicle in two-wheel drive.
Notice:If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and the
different size spare tire is installed on the vehicle,
do not drive in four-wheel drive until you canhave your at tire repaired and/or replaced. You
could damage the vehicle, and the repair costs
would not be covered by your warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when the different size spare
tire is installed on the vehicle.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inated. The spare tire is made to perform well
at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h) for distances up
to 500 miles (804 km). For heavy payloads or towing,
and for low traction or four-wheel-drive conditions, repair
or replace the full-size tire. Have the damaged or at
road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can
and installed back onto your vehicle. This way, the spare
tire will be available in case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because
they will not t. Keep your spare tire and its wheel
together.
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Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-28.
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
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
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 5-68.
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 starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-31.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service.
For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, 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 dealer/retailer for service.
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Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following
information ready:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number of the
vehicle
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km), whichever comes rst.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered.
In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. GMC and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve
the right to limit services or payment to an owner
or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or
the same type of claim is made many times.
Services Provided
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar
®. For security
reasons, the driver must present identication
before this service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or
Highway:Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash
and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when
the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if
equipped, must be in good condition and properly
inated. It is the owner’s responsibility for the repair
or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by
the warranty.
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Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key®III+...........................................2-16
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-16
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-30
Coolant......................................................5-28
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-29
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Fan Noise..................................................5-33
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheating................................................5-32
Starting......................................................2-20
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-34
Exterior Cargo Lamps......................................3-15
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-61
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-77
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-78
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-94
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-34
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-14
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-26, 5-44
Front Axle......................................................5-45
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps...............................5-49
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-83
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-51
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-77
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-78
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-19
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-32
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-36
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-23
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-102
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-18
Lap Belt.....................................................1-33Safety Belts (cont.)
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-27
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-13
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-9
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation............................1-10, 1-11
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-9
Secondary Latch System.................................5-90
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-58
Rear Seat Position......................................1-56
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-58
Security Light.................................................3-33
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
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