2017 GMC CANYON Owner's Manual

23454215 B
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
17_GMC_Canyon_Canyon_Denali_COV_en_US_23454215B_2017JAN25_2P.ai 1 1/\
20/2017 1:14:03 PM

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 101
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 152
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 213
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 363
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 381
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 391
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the
GMC Truck Emblem, CANYON, and
DENALI are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General
Motors of Canada Company” for
GMC wherever it appears in this
manual. This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
If this vehicle has the Duramax®
diesel engine, see the Duramax
diesel supplement for additional and
specific information on this engine.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23454215 B Second Printing©2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
5: Hill Descent Control
j:LATCH System Child Restraints

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
4 Introduction
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
>: Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 19
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
6 In Brief
Instrument Panel

GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122677) -
2017 - crc - 1/20/17
In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0211.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 148.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) Controls (If
Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0125 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0128.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0109 orInstrument
Cluster (Uplevel) 0111.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0104.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0147.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator
(If Equipped). See Vehicle
Alarm System 035.
6. Infotainment 0152.
7. Climate Control Systems 0207
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0209 (If Equipped). 8.
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 047 (If Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 0106 (If
Equipped).
10. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
0 240 orManual Transmission
0 245.
11. Auxiliary Jack 0178.
USB Port (Base Radio) 0169
or USB Port (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0172.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0148.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0253.
Cargo Lamp 0149.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0261 (If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 255 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0245 (If
Equipped). 13.
Steering Wheel Controls 0103
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) Controls (If
Equipped).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0125 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0128.
14. Horn 0104.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0102 (Out of View).
16. Cruise Control 0256.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0260 (If Equipped).
17. Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0247.
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 280.
19. Parking Brake 0251.