2009 GMC CANYON key

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 starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking Brake
on page 2-31.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer/retailer
for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition
should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park). The ignition key should come
out only in LOCK/OFF.
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition key
should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should
the vehicle begin to move.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021806,
in Canada 89021807).
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347,
in Canada 10953517) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Transfer CaseSynchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345349,
in Canada 10953465).
Rear Driveline
Center Spline
and Universal
JointsChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-41in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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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
5

Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-25
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-18
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-38
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-61
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-21
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-55
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-15
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-16
Exterior Cargo.............................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-33
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-45
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-9
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-51
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-24
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-28
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
Charging System.........................................3-26
Cruise Control.............................................3-33
Highbeam On.............................................3-33
Oil Pressure...............................................3-32
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-25
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-23
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Passenger Sensing System..............................1-70
Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-16
Passlock
®......................................................2-15
Perchlorate Materials Requirements,
California..................................................... 5-4
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-40
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-7
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory.....................................2-19
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-12
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-7
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-44
Radios
Reception...................................................3-60
Setting the Clock.........................................3-43
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-60
Rear Axle......................................................5-43
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-9
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-8
Rear Doors...................................................... 2-9
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-10, 1-11
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-45
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-11
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-32
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-41
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
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Service (cont.)
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements............................................ 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-30
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-75
Setting the Clock............................................3-43
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-106
Shifting Into Park............................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-34
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Sliding Rear Windows.....................................2-13
Spare Tire.....................................................5-98
Installing....................................................5-83
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-115
Speedometer..................................................3-22
Stabilitrak
®System........................................... 4-6
StabiliTrak®/TCS Warning Light.........................3-28
Starting the Engine.........................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-44
Cupholders.................................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-45
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-31
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
T
Tachometer....................................................3-22
Tailgate........................................................... 2-9
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps ....................................................5-50
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-60
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-16
Passlock
®...................................................2-15
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-43
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-29
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