
Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-10
Safety Belts
.............................................1-13
Child Restraints
.......................................1-35
Airbag System
.........................................1-62
Restraint System Check
............................1-77
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
.................................................2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-14
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-18
Mirrors
....................................................2-37
OnStar
®System
......................................2-41
Storage Areas
.........................................2-44
Sunroof
..................................................2-46
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-18
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-35
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-42
Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-40Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.............................................5-10
Rear Axle
...............................................5-43
Four-Wheel Drive
.....................................5-44
Front Axle
...............................................5-45
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-47
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-52
Tires
......................................................5-54
Appearance Care
...................................5-100
Vehicle Identi cation
...............................5-107
Electrical System
....................................5-108
Capacities and Speci cations
...................5-115
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-14
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-16
Index.................................................................1
2009 GMC Canyon Owner ManualM 

Mirrors...........................................................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-37
Compass.....................................................2-38
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-40
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-40OnStar®System.............................................2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-44
Glove Box...................................................2-44
Cupholders..................................................2-44
Center Console Storage.................................2-44
Assist Handles.............................................2-44
Rear Storage Area........................................2-45
Sunroof.........................................................2-46
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2 

Outside Power Mirrors
Vehicles with outside
power mirrors have
controls on the driver’s
door armrest.
To adjust the power mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right)
to choose the driver’s or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position
once the mirrors are adjusted.
If the mirror begins making a ratcheting sound, the
mirror has reached the end of its travel and can go no
farther in that direction. To stop the sound, reverse
the mirror direction using the control pad.Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold,
push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push outward,
to return the mirror to its original position.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver’s seat.
2-40 

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 Identi cation.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-7
R
Radio Frequency Identi cation (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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