2010 GMC CANYON ignition

Power Door Locks
Press L or U on the switch on the armrest to lock or
unlock the doors.
For more information see:
•Door Locks on page 3-5
•Power Door Locks on page 3-6
Tailgate
Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key
to unlock it.
For more information seeTailgate on page 3-8.
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Heated Seats
With the ignition on, press the top of the switch on the
outboard side of the seat to turn the heat on at the high
setting.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the
low setting, and put it in the center position to turn
the heat off.
For more information seeHeated Seats on page 2-4.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Head Restraints
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
SeeHead Restraints on page 2-8.
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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
PWR:Press to turn the system on and off.
qVOLr:Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
BAND:Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM,
or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays.
qTUNEr:Turn to select radio stations.
qSEEKr:Press to go to the previous or to the next
station and stay there.
For more information about these and other radio
features, seeAudio System(s) on page 4-42.
Setting Preset Stations
Radio stations are stored as presets.
For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of
30 stations can be stored as presets using the
six numbered pushbuttons.
If the radio does not have XM, up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on
the six numbered buttons.
See Setting Preset Stations underRadio(s) on page 4-43.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the 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. Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when
it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press and release the stem in the lower center
of the instrument cluster until the OIL LIFE
message is displayed.
3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and RESET
messages appear, press and hold the stem
until several beeps sound. This confirms that the oil
life system has been reset.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 6-18.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
•Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
•Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
•Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
•When road and weather conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control, if equipped.
•Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
•Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
•Combine several trips into a single trip.
•Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall
near the size.
•Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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Power Lumbar
If the vehicle has this
feature, the control is
located on the outboard
side of the seat(s).
Press and hold the front of the control until you have
the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar
support, press and hold the rear of the control.
Heated Seats
If the vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the outboard
side of the front seats.
This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats.
Press HI to turn the heat to the high setting. Press
LO to turn the heat to the low setting. Put the switch in
the center position to turn the heat off.
The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to
work. The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition
has been turned off and then turned back on.
The passenger safety belt must be fastened for the
heated seat feature to work on the passenger seat.
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system to turn the airbag off for some adult size
occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the
way and start again.
A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or
cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers,
seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the
passenger sensing system operates. We recommend
that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket
equipment except when approved by GM for your specific
vehicle. SeeAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 2-80for more information about
modifications that can affect how the system operates.
{WARNING:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or
between the passenger seat cushion and seatback
may interfere with the proper operation of the
passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the
service manual have information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 8-15.
{WARNING:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still
inflate during improper service. You can be injured
if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
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Keys...............................................................3-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................3-3
Doors and Locks.............................................3-5
Door Locks....................................................3-5
Power Door Locks..........................................3-6
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................3-6
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab).................3-7
Lockout Protection..........................................3-7
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)..............................3-7
Tailgate........................................................3-8
Windows........................................................3-10
Manual Windows..........................................3-10
Power Windows............................................3-11
Sliding Rear Window.....................................3-12
Sun Visors...................................................3-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................3-13
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................3-13
Passlock
®(U.S. Only)...................................3-14
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer.............3-15
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation (Canada Only).............................3-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................3-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................3-16
Ignition Positions..........................................3-17
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................3-18Starting the Engine.......................................3-18
Engine Coolant Heater..................................3-20
Automatic Transmission Operation...................3-21
Manual Transmission Operation......................3-23
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................3-25
Parking Brake..............................................3-30
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......3-31
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission).....3-32
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......3-33
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................3-33
Engine Exhaust............................................3-34
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................3-34
Mirrors...........................................................3-36
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................3-36
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................3-36
Compass.....................................................3-37
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................3-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................3-38
Outside Convex Mirror...................................3-39
Storage Areas................................................3-40
Glove Box...................................................3-40
Cupholders..................................................3-40
Center Console Storage.................................3-40
Assist Handles.............................................3-40
Rear Storage Area........................................3-41
Sunroof.........................................................3-42
Section 3 Features and Controls
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Keys
{WARNING:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
The key can be used for the ignition, all door locks, and
the tailgate.
The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer
or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys.
Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
If you are locked out of your vehicle, call the Roadside
Assistance Center. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
on page 8-7.
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