2023 GMC CANYON Owners Manual

GMC Canyon/Canyon Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on:1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the power door
unlock switch, or by using the
remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.Doors
Tailgate
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride on the
tailgate, even when the vehicle is
operated at low speeds. People riding on
the tailgate can easily lose their balance
and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Falling from a moving vehicle may result
in serious injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Use the remote key to lock and unlock the
tailgate. If your tailgate handle has a key
cylinder, you can use the mechanical key to
lock it as well. See Remote Key Operation
0 7.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward
until it latches.
After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be
sure it latches securely.
Tailgate Mid-Position
The mid-position of the tailgate is used to
carry sheets of plywood or other similar
types of cargo.
To open the tailgate to the mid-position: 1. Lift up on the handle to unlatch the tailgate.
2. Partially lower the tailgate enough to access the brackets on either side of the
tailgate.
3. Hook the cables into each bracket.
4. Let the tailgate rest on the cables and slowly lower it as far as it will go.

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Supporting Mid-Position Cargo
{Warning
Failure to properly support the load while
using the tailgate mid-position could
cause the tailgate to fail. Always use
additional support as described in this
section.
Two 5 cm (2 in) x 20 cm (8 in) boards must
be cut to fit snugly into the slots on either
side of the truck bed.
The board closest to the cab should be cut
to an approximate length of 117 cm (46 in).
The board closest to the tailgate should be
cut to an approximate length of
150 cm (59 in).
Cut the bottom corners off of each board so
that they will fit into the slots.
Make sure that the boards are correctly
inserted and secured before loading cargo.
Transporting Items That Can
Catch Fire
{Warning
To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle
damage when transporting items that
can catch fire, such as leaves, mulch, hay,
or cardboard, in the truck bed:
.Make sure items are securely
contained inside the truck bed. Never
allow them to hang over the sides or
fall in between the truck bed and
the cab.
.Never place items between the cab
and the truck bed. They could touch
hot exhaust parts and ignite.
{Warning
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition
sources away from the area between the
bed of the truck and cab. They could fall
onto the fuel system below and start a
fire. You or others could be injured
and/or the vehicle damaged.

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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
If equipped with the anti-theft alarm
system, the indicator light on the
instrument panel near the windshield,
indicates the status of the system.
Off :Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door or
the hood is open. Slow Flash :
Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the
following:
.PressQon the remote key.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the remote
key a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and immediately arm
the alarm system.
The theft-deterrent alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with the
mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the remote key, the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by pressing
K
on the remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. If a door or the hood is opened without first
disarming the system, the turn signals will
flash and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the remote key.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the
remote key.
Unlocking the driver door with the
mechanical key will not disarm the system
or turn off the alarm.
Detecting a Tamper Condition
IfKis pressed on the remote key and the
horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred
previously while the alarm system was
armed.

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Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement 0346.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the vehicle is turned off.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the ignition is turned from off to on.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.
It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement keys. Up to eight
keys can be programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional remote keys, see
Remote
Key Operation 07.
Do not leave the remote key or device that
disarms or deactivates the vehicle
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply
into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
If equipped, adjust the power mirrors: 1. Press
}or|to select the driver or
passenger side mirror. The indicator light
comes on.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.
3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind
are seen.
4. Press either
}or|again to deselect
the mirror. The indicator light goes off.

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Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
If equipped, push the mirror towards the
vehicle to fold. Push the mirror outward to
return to its original position.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent
damage when going through a car wash.
Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with heated
mirrors,
0will be present on both side
mirrors. The symbol does not illuminate
when heat is active.
If equipped, the rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
K: Press to heat the outside mirrors. See
“Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0144.
Remote Vehicle Start
The rear window defogger and heated
mirrors, if equipped, turn on when the
vehicle is started using the remote key
during colder outside temperatures.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare from the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the mirror will automatically
reduce the glare of the headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started.
Windows
{
Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to
improve fuel economy performance. This
may result in a pulsing sound when either
rear window is down and the front windows
are up. To reduce the sound, open either a
front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

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Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle
with children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window lockout
button to prevent operation of the
windows. SeeKeys06.
Power windows work when the ignition is
on, in accessory mode, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0172. Using the window switch, press to open or
pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily disabled if
they are used repeatedly within a
short time.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passenger
windows from operating, except from the
driver position.
There is a button on the infotainment
display used to enable or disable this
feature.
Window Express Movement
The driver window can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press the switch
down fully and quickly release to express
open the window.
If equipped, pull the window switch up fully
and quickly release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the window switch in
the same direction to stop that window’s
express movement.
All Windows Down
L: If equipped, this button will be on the
center stack.
Press and hold
Lto open all windows.
Release
Lto stop all movement.
Use the power window switches to close
each window.
Window Automatic Reversal System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in contact
with an object. Extreme cold or ice could
cause the window to auto-reverse. The
window will operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal System Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system override is
active, the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be
damaged. Before using automatic reversal
system override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.

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When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if conditions
prevent it from closing.
Programming the Power Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle battery has been disconnected or
discharged. If the window is unable to
express-up, program each express-close
window:1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to accessory mode.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
Rear Windows
Sliding Rear Window
If the vehicle has this feature, squeeze the
latch in the center of the window and slide
the glass to open it.
Be sure the latch is engaged when the
window is closed.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center mount
to pivot to the side window and,
if equipped, extend along the rod.

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Roof
Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof operates when the
ignition is on or in accessory mode, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) 0172.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press and
release
m(1). Press and releasem(1)
again to stop the movement. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and
release
K(1). Press and releaseK(1)
again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open
the sunroof, press and hold
m(1). Release
m(1) to stop the movement. Press and
hold
K(1) to close the sunroof. Release
K(1) to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
press
n(2) to vent the sunroof.
Press
K(2) to close the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector
will automatically raise. The air deflector will
retract when the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade, which can
be pulled forward to block sun rays. The
sunshade must be opened and closed
manually.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
system that is only active when the sunroof
is operated in express-close mode. If an object is in the path while
express-closing, the reversal system will
detect the object, stop, and open the
sunroof slightly.
If frost or other conditions prevent closing,
override the feature by closing the sunroof
in manual mode. To stop movement, release
K(1).
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof
seal or in the track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation or noise.
It could also plug the water drainage
system. Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe
the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using
a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof tracks.