2010 GMC CANYON engine coolant

First Engine Oil Change After Every
80 000 km/50,000 Miles
•
Engine air cleaner filter replacement. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6-20.
•Automatic transmission fluid change (severe
service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous
terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for
taxi, police, or delivery service. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 6-21.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
160 000 km/100,000 Miles
•
Automatic transmission fluid change (normal
service). SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid
on page 6-21.
•Spark plug replacement.An Emission Control
Service.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
240 000 km/150,000 Miles
•
Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill,
cooling system and cap pressure check, and
cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning
condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs
first). SeeEngine Coolant on page 6-29.An
Emission Control Service.
•Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious damage and
replacement, if needed.An Emission Control
Service.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system.••
Engine coolant level check.••
Windshield washer fluid level check.••
Tire inflation pressures check.••
Tire wear inspection.••
Rotate tires.••
Fluids visual leak check.••
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only).••
Brake system inspection.••
Steering and suspension inspection.•
Engine cooling system inspection.•
Windshield wiper blades inspection.•
Body components lubrication.•
Restraint system components check.•
Automatic transmission fluid level check.•
Four-wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid level check.•
Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions).•
7-7

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 6-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-29.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
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 fluid.
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.
7-10

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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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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Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime
Running Lamps...........................................6-52
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 6-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-7
Gage .........................................................4-32
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-5
Gasoline Specifications.................................. 6-6
FUEL CAP .....................................................4-39
Fuel Economy
Driving for Better.........................................1-19
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................6-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................6-111
Windshield Wiper.......................................6-111
G
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................4-27
Fuel..........................................................4-32
Speedometer..............................................4-20
Tachometer.................................................4-20
Trip Odometer.............................................4-20Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-5
Specifications............................................... 6-6
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................5-15
Glove Box.....................................................3-40
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................6-50
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 4-3
Head Restraints.........................................1-9, 2-8
Headlamps....................................................6-51
Aiming .......................................................6-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-50
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................4-11
Exterior Lamps............................................4-10
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 4-5
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 4-5
On Reminder..............................................4-11
Range Adjustment......................................... 2-8
Heated Seats................................................... 2-4
Heater...........................................................4-16
Engine Coolant...........................................3-20
Highbeam On Light.........................................4-32
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-65
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-27
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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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