2010 GMC CANYON tailgate

•Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven
in dusty conditions only). SeeEngine Air Cleaner/
Filter on page 6-20.
•Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first).
MaintenanceII
•Perform all services described in MaintenanceI.
•Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts
or signs of wear.
•Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection
of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed.
•Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield and wiper blade
cleaning, if contaminated. SeeWindshield and Wiper
Blades on page 6-107. Worn or damaged wiper
blade replacement. SeeWindshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 6-55.
•Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, and
folding seat hardware lubrication. Lubricate hood
safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot and tailgate
latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 7-10. More frequent lubrication may be required
when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment.
Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a
clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and
not stick or squeak.
•Restraint system component check. SeeChecking
the Restraint Systems on page 2-81.
•Automatic transmission fluid level check and adding
fluid, if needed. SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid
on page 6-21.
•Four-wheel drive vehicles: Transfer case fluid level
check and adding fluid, if needed.
•Engine air cleaner filter inspection. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 6-20.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specification 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.
Constant
Velocity
Universal JointChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and Door
Hinges, Body
Door Hinge
Pins, Liftgate
Hinge and
Linkage,
Folding Seats,
and Fuel Door
HingeMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
Points and
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease
with Teflon, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,
in Canada 10953437).
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs............................................6-50
Headlamp Aiming........................................6-50
Headlamps.........................................6-50, 6-51
License Plate Lamps....................................6-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................6-53
Buying New Tires...........................................6-73
C
Calibration.....................................................3-37
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements................. 6-4
Warning....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel.................................................. 6-6
Calling for Assistance........................................ 8-7
Canada........................................................... 8-6
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens)........... iii
Capacities and Specifications..........................6-118
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust...........................................3-34
Tailgate........................................................ 3-8
Winter Driving.............................................5-29
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................6-105
CD Messages................................................4-55
CD, MP3 .......................................................4-56Cellular Phone Usage......................................4-62
Center Console Storage...................................3-40
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........6-52
Certification/Tire Label.....................................5-38
Chains, Tire...................................................6-78
CHANGE OIL .................................................4-38
Charging System Light....................................4-24
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................4-28
Check Engine Light.........................................4-28
Checking Brake Fluid......................................6-40
Checking Coolant............................................6-31
Checking Engine Oil........................................6-15
Checking Things Under the Hood......................6-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................6-109
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children...........................2-38
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........2-46
Older Children.............................................2-35
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................2-58
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................2-60
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
..........................2-60
Systems.....................................................2-42
Where to Put the Restraint...........................2-44
Chime Level Adjustment..................................4-63
Cigarette Lighter.............................................4-16
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Spare Tire....................................................6-101
Installing....................................................6-85
Removing...................................................6-81
Storing.......................................................6-96
Specifications and Capacities..........................6-118
Speedometer..................................................4-20
STAB (Stability) SYS (System) OFF..................4-41
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 5-6
StabiliTrak®/TCS Warning Light.........................4-26
Stalling on an Incline.......................................5-23
Starter Switch Check........................................ 7-8
Starting the Engine.........................................3-18
Steering.......................................................... 5-9
Steering in Emergencies..................................5-10
Steering Tips................................................... 5-9
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 4-3
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................3-40
Cupholders.................................................3-40
Glove Box..................................................3-40
Rear ..........................................................3-41
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................5-31
Sun Visors.....................................................3-12
Sunroof.........................................................3-42
T
Tachometer....................................................4-20
Tailgate........................................................... 3-8
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....6-53
Temperature Display........................................3-37
Temperature – A, B, C....................................6-76
Testing the Alarm............................................3-14
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 8-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................4-61
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................3-13
Content Theft-Deterrent................................3-13
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............3-15
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................3-15
Passlock
®...................................................3-14
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 4-3
Time, Setting..................................................4-43
Tire Size.......................................................6-60
Tires.............................................................6-57
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................6-108
Buying New Tires........................................6-73
Chains.......................................................6-78
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