2010 GMC CANYON ignition

FUEL CAP
This message displays if the vehicle’s fuel cap is either off
or loose. Pull over as soon as possible and check to see
if the fuel cap is secure. You may also see the check
engine light on the instrument panel cluster. If the check
engine light does come on when the fuel cap was loose,
it may take a few driving trips before the light turns off.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4-28for more
information if the light still remains on. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it
from the display.
LOW FUEL
This message displays if the level of fuel in the vehicle
is low. Also check the fuel gage. SeeFuel Gage on
page 4-32for more information. Refill the fuel tank
as soon as possible.
LOW TIRE
This message displays if a low tire pressure is detected
in any of the vehicle’s tires. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the
display. The message appears at each ignition cycle
until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure.
SeeTires on page 6-57andInation - Tire Pressure on
page 6-64for more information on tires and the correct
inflation pressures.
OIL
This message displays when the oil pressure is low.
SeeOil Pressure Light on page 4-31andEngine Oil
on page 6-15for more information.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the parking brake is set.
SeeParking Brake on page 3-30andBrake System
Warning Light on page 4-25for more information.
The message clears from the display after the parking
brake is released or by pressing and releasing the
reset stem.
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REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power
is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the
vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the next
time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a
reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays
on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for
service as soon as possible. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the
display.
SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when there is a problem with the
transfer case control system. Check the transfer case on
your vehicle and have it serviced by your dealer/retailer.
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 3-25for more information
about the transfer case. Press and release the reset stem
to acknowledge the message and clear it from the
display.
SERV (Service) TPM
(Tire Pressure Monitor)
This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire
pressure light also flashes and then remains on during
the same ignition cycle. SeeTire Pressure Light on
page 4-28. Several conditions may cause this message
to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 6-67for more information. If the warning comes on
and stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
See your dealer/retailer.
SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
This message displays if your vehicle needs service.
Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer
as soon as possible.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the
following pages to become familiar with its features.
{WARNING:
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked:
•Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system.
•Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, seeDefensive Driving on
page 5-2.Notice:Contact your dealer/retailer before adding
any equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle
operate through the radio/entertainment system.
If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment
is added to your vehicle, the chimes may not
work. Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle before
installing it. SeeAccessories and Modifications
on page 6-3.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
With RAP, the audio system can be played even after
the ignition is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 3-18for more information.
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Setting the Clock
AM-FM Radio
Press and hold HR until the correct hour displays.
Press and hold MIN until the correct minute displays.
There is an initial two-second delay before the clock
goes into time-set mode. To display the time with the
ignition off, press RCL, HR, or MIN.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour
displays. Press and hold the MIN button until the correct
minute displays. The time can be set with the ignition
on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting
Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold
the HR and MIN buttons at the same time until RDS TIME
displays. To accept this time, press and hold the HR and
MIN buttons, at the same time, for another two seconds.
If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDAT
(update) displays.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to
an RDS broadcast station, it could take a few minutes
for the time to update.
Radio(s)
AM-FM Radio
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Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press to turn the system on and off.
opVOL/VOLUME:Turn to increase or to decrease
the volume.
RCL (Recall) (AM-FM Radio):Press to switch the
display between the radio station frequency, band,
and the time. When the ignition is off, press to display
the time.
DISPL (Display) (Radio with CD):When the ignition is
turned off, press to display the time.
For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what
displays while using RDS. The display options are
station name, RDS station frequency, PTY (program
type), and the name of the program (if available).
For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knob while
in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of
information related to the current song or channel:
Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/
Channel Name.To change the default on the display, press the DISPL
knob until you see the desired display, then press and
hold this knob for two seconds. The radio produces
one beep. The selected display is now the default.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):Automatic volume
automatically adjusts the audio system to make up
for road and wind noise while driving.
Set the volume at the desired level. Depending on the
radio and displays, press to select MIN, MED, MAX
AUTO VOL, or LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. AVOL
displays. Each higher setting allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then while
driving, automatic volume increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume
level should always sound the same while driving.
For the Radio with CD, NONE displays if the radio cannot
determine the vehicle speed. To turn automatic volume
off, press until OFF or AUTO VOL OFF displays.
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Radio Messages
CAL ERR or CAL (Calibration Error):The audio
system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the
factory. If CAL or CAL ERR displays it means that the
radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle
and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service.
LOC or LOCKED:This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming
and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in
digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive
the XM service. For more information, contact XM at
xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
Radio Messages for XM Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 4-60later in this
section for further detail.
Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD
Player)
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should
begin playing. To insert a CD with the ignition off, first
press the
Z(eject) button or the DISPL knob.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and
the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
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1 FLDx(Previous):This button is inactive when
playing a CD.
2 FLD
w(Next):This button is inactive when playing
a CD.
3 REV (Fast Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than
two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing
speed. Press and hold for more than two seconds to
reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed. Release
to play the passage. ET (elapsed time) and the elapsed
time of the track displays.
4 FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than
two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing
speed. Press and hold for more than two seconds to
advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release
to play the passage. ET and the elapsed time of the track
displays.
6 RDM (Random):Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM ON displays. RDM
and the track number displays when each track starts to
play. Press again to turn off random play. RDM OFF
displays.
qSEEKr:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current or the previous track. Press the right arrow to
go to the start of the next track. Pressing either arrow
for more than two seconds scans the next tracks,
playing the first eight seconds of each track until all of
the tracks have been previewed. Press either arrow
again to stop scanning and to play the track.
oTUNEp:Turning this knob fast tracks reverse or
advances through tracks. The track number displays for
each track.
DISPL (Display):Press to see how long the current
track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the
track displays. To change the default on the display (track
or elapsed time), press until you see the desired display,
then press and hold for two seconds. The radio produces
one beep. The selected display is now the default.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press to play a CD when listening
to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is
loaded.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a CD. Eject can be activated
with either the ignition or radio off. CDs can be loaded
with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first.
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Playing an MP3/WMA
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should
begin playing and the CD symbol displays. If you want to
insert a CD with the ignition off, first press the
Zbutton
or the DISPL knob.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped,
if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
1 FLD
x(Previous Folder):Press this button to go to
the first track in the previous folder. Pressing this button
while in folder random mode takes you to the previous
folder and plays the tracks in random order in that folder.
2 FLD
w(Next Folder):Press this button to go to the
first track in the next folder. Pressing this button while in
folder random mode takes the CD to the next folder and
plays the tracks in random order in that folder.3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold this button to
reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this
button for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times
the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more
than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal
playing speed. Release this button to play the passage.
REV and the elapsed time of the track displays.
4 FWD (Forward):Press and hold this button to
advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this
button for less than two seconds to advance at 10 times
the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more
than two seconds to advance at 20 times the normal
playing speed. Release this button to play the passage.
FWD and the elapsed time of the track displays.
6 RDM (Random):To play the tracks in random order
in the current folder or playlist, press and release this
button. FLDR RDM (folder random) displays. Once all of
the tracks in the current folder or playlist have played, the
system moves to the next folder or playlist and plays all of
the tracks in random order.
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