2010 GMC CANYON service

Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available
for current and past model GM vehicles. To request
an order form, specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
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Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated
computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example, your
vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control
engine and transmission performance, to monitor the
conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a
crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to
help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may
store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service
your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about
how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel
consumption or average speed. These modules may also
retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio
pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
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OnStar®
If the 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.
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.
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio
frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with
RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of these systems by
other than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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ABS (Antilock Brake System) FAULT.................4-37
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF...............................4-37
Accessories and Modifications............................ 6-3
Accessory Power............................................3-18
Accessory Power Outlets.................................4-15
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................6-38
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation.....2-78
Additional Program Information.........................8-11
Additional Required Services.............................. 7-5
Additives, Fuel................................................. 6-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................6-111
Add-On Equipment..........................................5-40
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............4-48
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................4-63
Adjustments
Headlamp Range.......................................... 2-8
After Off-Road Driving.....................................5-24
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................6-20
Air Conditioning..............................................4-16
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................2-80Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................2-71
Passenger Sensing System...........................2-73
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........2-79
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................2-71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....2-72
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................2-69
Where Are the Airbags?...............................2-67
Airbags.........................................................2-81
Passenger Status Indicator...........................4-23
Readiness Light..........................................4-22
System Check.............................................2-64
All Overseas Locations...................................... 8-6
AM ...............................................................4-62
AM-FM Radio.................................................4-43
Antenna
Fixed Mast.................................................
4-63
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....4-63
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 5-5
Warning Light.............................................4-26
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............6-108
Care of Safety Belts...................................6-105
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................6-109
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................6-106
Fabric/Carpet............................................6-103
Finish Care...............................................6-107
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Circuit Breakers............................................6-111
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............6-108
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................6-106
Fabric/Carpet............................................6-103
Finish Care...............................................6-107
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................6-105
Interior.....................................................6-102
Leather....................................................6-104
Tires........................................................6-108
Underbody Maintenance.............................6-109
Washing Your Vehicle.................................6-106
Weatherstrips............................................6-105
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................6-107
Cleaning the Mirror.................................3-36, 3-37
Climate Control System...................................4-16
Outlet Adjustment........................................4-18
Climate Controls.............................................1-14
Clock, Setting.................................................4-43
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................6-26
Cold Temperature Operation.............................6-17
Collision Damage Repair..................................8-11
Collision Parts................................................8-12
Compass.......................................................3-37
Compass Calibration.......................................3-37
Compass Operation.........................................3-37
Compass Variance..........................................3-38
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................3-13
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 5-3Coolant
Engine.......................................................6-29
Engine Temperature Gage............................4-27
Cooling System..............................................6-27
Courtesy Transportation Program......................8-10
Coverage........................................................ 8-8
Cruise Control
.................................................. 4-7
Light..........................................................4-32
Cupholders....................................................3-40
Current and Past Model Order Forms................8-16
Customer Assistance......................................... 8-6
Offices......................................................... 8-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 8-6
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........8-15
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 8-2
D
Damage Repair, Collision.................................8-11
Data Recorders, Event....................................8-17
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................4-11
Defensive Driving............................................. 5-2
Dinghy Towing................................................5-42
Disc, MP3......................................................4-56
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 6-4
Dolly Towing..................................................5-44
Dome Lamp ...................................................4-13
Dome Lamp Override......................................4-14
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........4-28
Compartment Overview................................6-12
Coolant......................................................6-29
Coolant Heater............................................3-20
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................4-27
Cooling System...........................................6-27
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-13
Exhaust.....................................................3-34
Fan Noise..................................................6-36
Oil .............................................................6-15
Overheating................................................6-35
Starting......................................................3-18
Engine Identification......................................6-110
Engine Oil
Life System................................................6-18
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes...........6-18
Engine Oil Life System....................................4-34
Environmental Concerns..................................5-15
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exit Lighting...................................................4-14
Express-Down Windows...................................3-12
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................2-34
Exterior Cargo Lamps......................................4-13
Exterior Lamps...............................................4-10
Exterior Mirrors...............................................1-11F
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and
Industry and Science Canada........................6-67
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-20
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM) ............................................4-49
Finding a Station............................................4-46
Finish Damage.............................................6-109
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................4-63
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 4-3
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 4-5
Flat Tire........................................................6-79
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-80
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-96
FLUID ...........................................................4-38
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-21
Power Steering...........................................6-37
Windshield Washer......................................6-38
FM Stereo.....................................................4-62
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................4-12
Following Distance..........................................5-57
Four-Wheel Drive....................................3-25, 6-48
Front Axle......................................................6-49
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Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-28
Hitches..........................................................5-55
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-10
Release.....................................................6-11
Horn ............................................................... 4-3
How OnStar Service Works..............................1-21
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid..........6-24
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................6-32
How to Add Fluid............................................6-26
How to Check........................................6-25, 6-65
How to Check and Add Fluid............................6-27
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid.......6-22
How to Check Lubricant..........................6-47, 6-49
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................6-37
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......6-20
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System...........6-19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................2-18
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank.............6-32
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................6-26
Hydroplaning..................................................5-26I
If a Crash Occurs...........................................8-13
If No Steam is Coming from the Engine
Compartment..............................................6-36
If Steam is Coming from the Engine
Compartment..............................................6-35
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size
Occupant...................................................2-78
If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint......2-77
Ignition Positions.............................................3-17
Ignition Transmission Lock Check....................... 7-9
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............2-38
Inflation - Tire Pressure...................................6-64
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................4-13
Cluster.......................................................4-19
Insuring Your Vehicle.......................................8-12
Interior Mirror.................................................1-11
Introduction...................................................... 7-2
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Locks
Door ........................................................... 3-5
Lockout Protection......................................... 3-7
Power Door .................................................. 3-6
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 3-6
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 3-7
Loss of Control...............................................5-12
LOW FUEL ....................................................4-39
LOW TIRE .....................................................4-39
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............2-46
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 2-3
Power Controls............................................. 2-4
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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record....................................7-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-12
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-10
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................5-60
MaintenanceI.................................................. 7-3
MaintenanceII................................................. 7-4
Making Turns.................................................5-57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................4-28
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process....8-14Manual Door Locks........................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 2-3
Manual Reclining Seatbacks............................... 2-5
Manual Seats............................................1-7, 2-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................6-25
Operation...................................................3-23
Manual Windows......................................1-6, 3-10
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................4-37
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands)....................................... 8-6
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................3-36
Manual Rearview.........................................3-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................3-39
Outside Manual Mirrors................................3-38
Outside Power Mirrors..................................3-38
MP3 .............................................................4-56
MP3/WMA CD-R Disc ......................................4-56
My GM Canada (Canada) — www.gm.ca............. 8-5
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................3-16
Non-RDS Radios............................................4-61
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Odometer......................................................4-20
Trip ...........................................................4-20
Off-Road .......................................................5-13
Driving.......................................................5-13
Recovery....................................................5-11
OIL ...............................................................4-39
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-15
Engine Oil Life System.................................6-18
Pressure Light.............................................4-31
Older Children, Restraints................................2-35
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-5
Online Owner Center
(U.S.) — www.gmownercenter.com/gmc............ 8-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-18
Other Rainy Weather Tips................................5-26
Outlet Adjustment............................................4-18
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................4-15
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................3-39
Manual Mirrors............................................3-38
Power Mirrors.............................................3-38
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-8
Owner Information...........................................8-15
Owners, Canadian.............................................. iii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................6-109
Park
Shifting Into................................................3-31
Shifting Out of............................................3-32
PARK BRK (Brake).........................................4-39
Parking
Brake........................................................3-30
Over Things That Burn.................................3-33
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
P (Park) Mechanism Check............................. 7-9
Parking on Hills..............................................5-58
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................3-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................4-23
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light...............4-21
Passenger Sensing System..............................2-73
Passing.................................................5-11, 5-57
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............3-15
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................3-15
Passlock
®......................................................3-14
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
Personalization Features..................................4-34
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................5-40
Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD Player).......4-52
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc......................4-55
Playing the Radio...........................................4-45
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