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2015 Canyon 2015
Canyon
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2015 GMC Canyon Owner Manual M
In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Vehicle Features ...... 1-16 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 8-7 Performance and Controls ...... 5-2 Maintenance ...... 1-20 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Indicators ...... 5-7 Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays ...... 5-25 Starting and Operating ...... 9-21 Windows ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-31 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-29 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-40 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-30 Doors ...... 2-10 Manual Transmission ...... 9-35 Vehicle Security...... 2-11 Lighting ...... 6-1 Drive Systems ...... 9-36 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-13 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Brakes ...... 9-40 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-16 Interior Lighting ...... 6-6 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-42 Windows ...... 2-16 Lighting Features ...... 6-8 Cruise Control ...... 9-45 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-48 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Fuel ...... 9-53 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Introduction ...... 7-1 Radio ...... 7-7 Trailer Towing...... 9-57 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-66 Rear Seats ...... 3-7 Audio Players ...... 7-13 Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Navigation ...... 7-17 Airbag System ...... 3-16 Voice Recognition ...... 7-19 Child Restraints ...... 3-29 Phone ...... 7-25 Settings ...... 7-36 Trademarks and License Agreements ...... 7-38 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2015 GMC Canyon Owner Manual M
Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Technical Data ...... 12-1 General Information ...... 10-2 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Electrical System ...... 10-32 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-40 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13 Jump Starting ...... 10-75 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-78 Privacy...... 13-14 Appearance Care ...... 10-83 OnStar ...... 14-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 General Information ...... 11-1 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 OnStar Additional Special Application Information ...... 14-6 Services ...... 11-8 Index ...... i-1 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-12 Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Introduction iii
that may not be available in your Using this Manual region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the Refer to the purchase back of the manual. It is an documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where The names, logos, emblems, features. it can be found. slogans, vehicle model names, and Keep this manual in the vehicle for vehicle body designs appearing in quick reference. Danger, Warnings, and this manual including, but not limited Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Canadian Vehicle Owners GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON Warning messages found on vehicle are trademarks and/or service Propriétaires Canadiens labels and in this manual describe marks of General Motors LLC, its hazards and what to do to avoid or A French language manual can be subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. reduce them. obtained from your dealer, at For vehicles first sold in Canada, www.helminc.com, or from: substitute the name General { Danger “ On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Motors of Canada Limited for GMC ” ce guide en français auprès du wherever it appears in this manual. Danger indicates a hazard with a concessionnaire ou à l'adresse high level of risk which will result This manual describes features that savant: in serious injury or death. may or may not be on the vehicle Helm, Incorporated because of optional equipment that Attention: Customer Service was not purchased on the vehicle, 47911 Halyard Drive model variants, country Plymouth, MI 48170 specifications, features/applications Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22894854 A First Printing © 2014 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
iv Introduction
Symbols " : Charging System { Warning The vehicle has components and I : Cruise Control Warning indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of B : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or O : Exterior Lamps information relating to a specific # : Fog Lamps component, control, message, { Caution gauge, or indicator. . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses Caution indicates a hazard that M : This symbol is shown when could result in property or vehicle you need to see your owner manual 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam damage. for additional instructions or Changer information. 5 : Hill Descent Control * : This symbol is shown when j : LATCH System Child you need to see a service manual Restraints for additional instructions or information. * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Vehicle Symbol Chart : : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols } : Power A circle with a slash through it is a that may be found on the vehicle > : Safety Belt Reminders and what they mean. For more safety symbol which means “Do : Tire Pressure Monitor Not, Do not do this, or Do not let information on the symbol, refer to 7 ”“ ” “ ® this happen.” the Index. d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning $ : Brake System Warning Light GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief Steering Wheel Driver Information Center Adjustment ...... 1-10 (DIC) (Uplevel) ...... 1-18 Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting ...... 1-12 System ...... 1-19 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 Lane Departure Climate Controls ...... 1-13 Warning (LDW) ...... 1-19 Initial Drive Information Transmission ...... 1-14 Rear Vision Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Four-Wheel Drive ...... 1-15 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-19 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Outlets ...... 1-19 System ...... 1-4 Vehicle Features Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-5 Infotainment System ...... 1-16 Performance and Maintenance Door Locks ...... 1-5 Radio(s) ...... 1-16 Traction Control/Electronic Windows ...... 1-6 Satellite Radio ...... 1-16 Stability Control ...... 1-20 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-6 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-20 Heated Seats ...... 1-8 Bluetooth® ...... 1-17 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-20 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17 Driving for Better Fuel Safety Belts ...... 1-9 Cruise Control ...... 1-17 Economy ...... 1-21 Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Driver Information Center Roadside Assistance Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-9 (DIC) (Base Level) ...... 1-18 Program ...... 1-21 OnStar® ...... 1-22 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 8. Exterior Lamp Controls on 16. Steering Wheel Controls on 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and page 6-1. page 5-3 (If Equipped). Lane-Change Signals on Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If Driver Information Center (DIC) page 6-5. Equipped). (Uplevel) Controls (If Driver Information Center (DIC) 9. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out Equipped). See Driver (Base Level) Controls (If of View). See Malfunction Information Center (DIC) (Base Equipped). See Driver Indicator Lamp on page 5-15. Level) on page 5-25 or Driver Information Center (DIC) Information Center (DIC) (Base 10. Parking Brake on page 9-41. Level) on page 5-25 or Driver (Uplevel) on page 5-28. Information Center (DIC) 11. Hood Release. See Hood on 17. Hazard Warning Flashers on (Uplevel) on page 5-28. page 10-4. page 6-4. 3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) on 12. Transfer Case Knob (If Traction Control/Electronic page 5-9 or Instrument Cluster Equipped). See Four-Wheel Stability Control on page 9-42. Drive on page 9-36. (Base Level) on page 5-8. Cargo Lamp on page 6-6. 13. Cruise Control on page 9-45. 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Lane Departure Warning page 5-3. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (LDW) on page 9-52 (If 5. Light Sensor. See Automatic System on page 9-48 (If Equipped). Equipped). Headlamp System on page 6-3. Hill Descent Control (If Vehicle Alarm System Indicator 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Equipped). See Hill Descent (If Equipped). See Vehicle Alarm page 5-2 (Out of View). Control (HDC) on page 9-44. System on page 2-11. 15. Horn on page 5-3. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If 6. Infotainment on page 7-1. Equipped). See Tow/Haul 7. Instrument Panel Illumination Mode on page 9-34. Control on page 6-6. 18. Heated Front Seats on page 3-6 (If Equipped). GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-4 In Brief
19. Auxiliary Jack on page 7-15. Initial Drive USB Port on page 7-13. Information 20. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-30 or This section provides a brief Manual Transmission on overview about some of the page 9-35. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. 21. Power Outlets on page 5-5 (If Equipped). For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be 22. Climate Control Systems on found later in this owner manual. page 8-1 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control Remote Keyless Entry System on page 8-3 (If (RKE) System K : Press to unlock the driver door. Equipped). The RKE transmitter functions may Press K again within three seconds work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away to unlock all remaining doors. from the vehicle. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-40. 7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press 7 and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-5
See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Keyless Entry (RKE) System To cancel a remote start, do one of Operation on page 2-4. the following:
Remote Vehicle Start . Press and hold / until the If equipped, the engine can be parking lamps turn off. started from outside of the vehicle. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Starting the Vehicle . Turn the vehicle on and then off. 1. Press and release . Q See Remote Vehicle Start on 2. Immediately press and hold / page 2-6. for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Door Locks Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab When the vehicle starts, the parking To lock or unlock a door from the Similar lamps will turn on and remain on as outside press Q or K on the If equipped with power door locks: long as the engine is running. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Q : Press to lock the doors. doors will be locked and the climate transmitter or use the key in the control system may come on. driver door. K : Press to unlock the doors. The engine will continue to run for To lock a door from the inside, push See Door Locks on page 2-7 and 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, down on the door lock knob. To Power Door Locks on page 2-8. repeat the steps if a 10-minute unlock, pull the door handle once to extension is desired. Remote start unlock the door and again to can be extended only once. Place unlatch it. the key in ON/RUN to operate the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-6 In Brief
Windows Press the switch to lower the Seat Adjustment window. Pull the switch up to raise Power Windows it. See Windows on page 2-16. Manual Seats Express Windows If equipped, the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch. To use express-down, press the switch down fully and release. The driver window may have the express-up feature. Pull the switch up fully and release to activate. Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar To adjust a manual seat: If equipped, the driver door has a 1. Pull the handle at the front of switch to control all windows. Each the seat. passenger door has a switch to 2. Slide the seat to the desired control that window. The power position and release the handle. windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, 3. Try to move the seat back and or when Retained Accessory Power forth to make sure it is locked in (RAP) is active. See Retained place. Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-7
Power Seats Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seat, if equipped: If equipped, press and hold the top To recline: of the control to increase lumbar . Move the seat forward or 1. Lift the lever. support. Press and hold the bottom rearward by sliding the control 2. Move the seatback to the forward or rearward. of the control to decrease lumbar support. Release the control when desired position, and then . Raise or lower the entire seat by the desired level of support is release the lever to lock the moving the entire control up reached. seatback in place. or down. See Lumbar Adjustment on 3. Push and pull on the seatback to See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. make sure it is locked. page 3-4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-8 In Brief
To return the seatback to the upright Heated Seats Press z to heat the driver or position: passenger cushion and seatback. 1. Lift the lever fully without The indicator light comes on when applying pressure to the this feature is on. seatback. See Heated Front Seats on 2. Push and pull on the seatback to page 3-6. make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on Head Restraint page 3-5. Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
If equipped, the buttons are on the To achieve a comfortable seating center stack. To operate, the engine position, change the seatback must be running. recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head This feature will heat the cushion restraint height in the proper and back of the seats. position. Press + to heat the driver or See Head Restraints on page 3-2 passenger seatback only. and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-9
Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead System console are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-14. Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror United States attachments could decrease mirror performance. Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors Refer to the following sections for If equipped, adjust the manual important information on how to use mirror by moving it up and down or safety belts properly: Canada left to right to see a little of the side . Safety Belts on page 3-9. The passenger sensing system will of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle. . How to Wear Safety Belts turn off the front outboard Properly on page 3-10. passenger frontal airbag under See Manual Mirrors on page 2-13. certain conditions. No other airbag . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-11. is affected by the passenger . Lower Anchors and Tethers for sensing system. See Passenger Children (LATCH System) on Sensing System on page 3-22. page 3-37. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-10 In Brief
Power Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, the rearview mirror If equipped, adjust the power dims automatically to reduce the mirrors: glare of the headlamps from behind. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Move the selector switch to L The dimming feature comes on (Left) or R (Right) to choose when the vehicle is started. 1. Pull the lever down. driver or passenger mirror. 2. Move the steering wheel up 2. Press the arrows on the control or down. pad to move each mirror in the 3. Pull the lever up to lock the desired direction. steering wheel in place. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position. See Power Mirrors on page 2-14. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-11
Tilt and Telescoping Steering Interior Lighting Reading Lamps (If Equipped) Wheel Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.
The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.
1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up ( : Turns the lamps off. or down. H : Turns the lamps on when any 3. Pull or push the steering wheel door is opened. closer or away from you. ' : Keeps the lamps on all 4. Pull the lever up to lock the the time. steering wheel in place. The rear reading lamps are in the Do not adjust the steering wheel headliner. while driving. # or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-12 In Brief
For more information, see Dome AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer Lamps on page 6-7. headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: Exterior Lighting . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Taillamps . License Plate Lamps . Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps The windshield wiper/washer lever ; is on the right side of the steering : Turns on the parking lamps column. With the ignition in ACC/ including all lamps, except the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move headlamps. the windshield wiper lever to select 5 the wiper speed. The exterior lamp control is on the : Turns on the headlamps instrument panel to the left of the together with the parking lamps and HI: Use for fast wipes. instrument panel lights. steering wheel. LO: Use for slow wipes. O : Turns off the automatic See: headlamps and Daytime Running . Exterior Lamp Controls on Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp page 6-1. control to the off position again to . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) turn the automatic headlamps or on page 6-3. DRL back on. . Fog Lamps on page 6-5. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park). GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-13
INT: Move the lever up to INT for Climate Controls intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. frequent wipes or down for less Climate Control System frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.
1. Fan Control 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 6. Air Recirculation 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 7. Rear Window Defogger (If 4. Defrost Equipped) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-14 In Brief
Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode
1. Fan Control 8. Rear Window Defogger (If 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) Equipped) 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) The Range Selection Mode switch 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls is on the automatic transmission 4. Defrost See Climate Control Systems on shift lever. page 8-1 or Automatic Climate 5. Temperature Control Control System on page 8-3 (If To enable: 6. Power Button Equipped). 1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position. 7. Air Recirculation The current range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-15
As an example, when 5 (Fifth) Automatic Transfer Case AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel gear is selected, 1 (First) through Drive): This setting is ideal for use 5 (Fifth) gears are available. when road surface traction 2. Press the plus/minus button on conditions are variable. the shift lever to select the 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use desired range of gears for this setting when extra traction is current driving conditions. See needed, such as on snowy or icy Manual Mode on page 9-33. roads or in most off-road situations. Four-Wheel Drive N (Neutral): Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, Recreational Vehicle Towing on the engine's driving power can be page 10-78 or Trailer Towing on sent to all four wheels for extra page 9-60. traction. The transfer case knob is to the left 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This of the steering column. Use it to setting sends maximum power to all shift into and out of the different four wheels. Choose 4 n when four-wheel drive modes. driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, The different drive options that may and while climbing or descending be available are described following. steep hills. 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This See Four-Wheel Drive on setting is used for driving in most page 9-36. street and highway situations. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-16 In Brief
Vehicle Features MEDIA: Press to change the audio See “Storing Radio Station Presets” source between USB, AUX, and under AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. Bluetooth® Audio, if equipped. Infotainment System Setting the Clock { : Press to go to the Home Page. The base radio and base radio with See Clock on page 5-4. connectivity information is included MENU: Press to select a menu. in this manual. See the infotainment g : Press to seek the previous Satellite Radio manual for information on the station or track. ® Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite uplevel radios, audio players, l phone, navigation system, Rear : Press to seek the next station radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM or track. Seat Entertainment (RSE), and satellite radio subscription can voice or speech recognition, See Overview on page 7-2 about receive SiriusXM programming. if equipped. these and other radio features. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Radio(s) Storing Radio Station Presets SiriusXM is a satellite radio service O Up to 25 preset stations from all : Press to turn the system on. bands can be stored in the favorite based in the 48 contiguous United Press and hold to turn it off. When lists in any order. Up to five stations States and 10 Canadian provinces. on, press to mute; press again to can be stored in each favorite page SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide unmute. Turn to increase or and the number of favorite pages variety of programming and decrease the volume. can be set. commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. RADIO: Press to choose between To store the station to a position in FM, AM, and SiriusXM®, A fee is required to receive the the list, while on the active source SiriusXM service. if equipped. main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-17
For more information refer to: The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Cruise Control must be paired with the in-vehicle . www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones . www.xmradio.ca or call will support all functions. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). See Bluetooth (Overview) on See Satellite Radio on page 7-8. page 7-25 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Portable Audio Devices Radio) on page 7-26 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Connected Radio) on page 7-30. auxiliary input jack and USB port on the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, Steering Wheel Controls MP3 players, and USB storage If equipped, the infotainment system devices may be connected, can be operated by using the 5 depending on the audio system. steering wheel controls. See : Press to turn the system on or off. A white indicator comes on in See USB Port on page 7-13 and "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual. the instrument cluster when cruise Auxiliary Jack on page 7-15. is turned on. Bluetooth® +RES: If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to The Bluetooth® system allows users that speed or press and hold to with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone accelerate. If cruise control is to make and receive hands-free already active, use to increase calls using the vehicle audio system vehicle speed. and controls. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-18 In Brief
SET−: Press briefly to set the 2. w / x : Use the band to scroll speed and activate cruise control. through the items in each menu. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used * : Press to disengage cruise to return to or exit the last control without erasing the set screen displayed on the DIC. speed from memory. See Driver Information Center (DIC) See Cruise Control on page 9-45. (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) Driver Information Center on page 5-28. (DIC) (Base Level) Driver Information Center The DIC display is in the center of or : Press to move up or the instrument cluster. It shows the (DIC) (Uplevel) w x down in a list. status of many vehicle systems. The The DIC display is in the instrument controls for the DIC are on the turn cluster. It shows the status of many o or p : Press to move between signal lever. vehicle systems. the interactive display zones in the cluster. If the vehicle has the uplevel V instrument cluster, the right steering : Press to open a menu or select wheel controls are used to operate a menu item. Press and hold to the DIC. reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press on page 5-28. and hold to clear, the menu item displayed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-19
Forward Collision Alert departs the lane, the light will The vehicle may have accessory change to amber and flash. In power outlets: (FCA) System addition, beeps will sound. . On the center stack below the If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) climate control system, reduce the harm caused by on page 9-52. if equipped. front-end crashes. FCA provides a . green indicator, V, when a vehicle On the center floor console, Rear Vision if equipped. is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a Camera (RVC) . On the rear of the center storage vehicle much too closely. When If equipped, RVC displays a view of console. approaching a vehicle ahead too the area behind the vehicle, on the Lift the cover to access and replace quickly, FCA provides a red flashing infotainment system display, when when not in use. alert on the windshield and rapidly the vehicle is shifted into beeps. R (Reverse). See Power Outlets on page 5-5. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on System on page 9-48. page 9-50. Lane Departure Power Outlets Warning (LDW) Accessory power outlets can be If equipped, LDW may help avoid used to plug in electrical equipment, unintentional lane departures at such as a cell phone, MP3 speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or player, etc. greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-20 In Brief
Performance and . Press g again to turn on both stop as soon as possible and inflate systems. i and g go off in the tires to the recommended Maintenance instrument cluster. pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Traction Control/ StabiliTrak will automatically turn on Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-15. if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h The warning light will remain on until Electronic Stability (35 mph). Traction control will the tire pressure is corrected. Control remain off until the driver presses The low tire pressure warning light The Traction Control System (TCS) the g button or the ignition is cycled may come on in cool weather when limits wheel spin. The system is on from Off then On. the vehicle is first started, and then when the vehicle is started. See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This The StabiliTrak system assists with Stability Control on page 9-42. may be an early indicator that the directional control of the vehicle in tire pressures are getting low and difficult driving conditions. The Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. system is on when the vehicle is This vehicle may have a Tire started. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal . To turn off traction control, press monthly tire maintenance. Maintain and release the TCS/StabiliTrak the correct tire pressures. button g on the center stack. i See Tire Pressure Monitor System illuminates in the instrument on page 10-50. cluster. Engine Oil Life System . To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press The engine oil life system calculates The low tire pressure warning light and hold g on the center stack, engine oil life based on vehicle use alerts to a significant loss in and, on most vehicles, displays a until i and illuminate in the g pressure of one of the vehicle's Driver Information Center (DIC) instrument cluster. tires. If the warning light comes on, message when it is necessary to GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
In Brief 1-21
change the engine oil and filter. The 2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING . Always follow posted speed oil life system should be reset to on the DIC. limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. 100% only following an oil change. 3. Fully press the accelerator pedal Resetting the Oil Life System slowly three times within . Keep vehicle tires properly five seconds. If the display inflated. To reset the engine oil life system: shows 100%, the system is . Combine several trips into a 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING reset. single trip. on the DIC. See Driver See Engine Oil Life System on . Replace the vehicle's tires with Information Center (DIC) (Base page 10-10. Level) on page 5-25 or Driver the same TPC Spec number Information Center (DIC) molded into the tire's sidewall (Uplevel) on page 5-28. If the Driving for Better Fuel near the size. vehicle does not have DIC Economy . Follow recommended scheduled buttons, the vehicle must be in Driving habits can affect fuel maintenance. P (Park) to access this display. mileage. Here are some driving tips 2. Press and hold the V button on to get the best fuel economy Roadside Assistance the DIC, or the SET/CLR button possible. Program on the turn signal lever if the . Avoid fast starts and accelerate U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 vehicle does not have DIC smoothly. buttons, for several seconds. TTY Users (U.S. Only): . Brake gradually and avoid The oil life will change to 100%. 1-888-889-2438 abrupt stops. The oil life system can also be reset Canada: 1-800-268-6800 . Avoid idling the engine for long as follows: periods of time. New GMC owners are automatically 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with enrolled in the Roadside Assistance . When road and weather the engine off. Program. conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
1-22 In Brief
See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. OnStar® This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Convex Mirrors ...... 2-13 Windows Manual Mirrors ...... 2-13 Power Mirrors ...... 2-14 Keys Folding Mirrors ...... 2-14 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ...... 2-14 { Warning Keys ...... 2-1 Blind Spot Mirrors ...... 2-14 Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Mirrors System ...... 2-4 the ignition key is dangerous and Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-16 children or others could be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-16 System Operation ...... 2-4 seriously injured or killed. They Automatic Dimming Rearview could operate the power windows Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-6 Mirror ...... 2-16 Door Locks ...... 2-7 or other controls or make the Power Door Locks ...... 2-8 Windows vehicle move. The windows will Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Windows ...... 2-16 function with the keys in the Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-9 Power Windows ...... 2-17 ignition, and children or others Lockout Protection ...... 2-9 Rear Windows ...... 2-19 could be caught in the path of a Safety Locks ...... 2-9 Sun Visors ...... 2-19 closing window. Do not leave Doors children in a vehicle with the Tailgate ...... 2-10 ignition key. Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...... 2-11 Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-11 Immobilizer ...... 2-12 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-12 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The combination and size of the Warning (Continued) rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your the engine will shut off, braking vehicle. The rings are connected to and steering power assist may be the key like two links of a chain to impacted, and airbags may not reduce the risk of unintentionally deploy. To reduce the risk of moving the key out of the RUN unintentional rotation of the position. Do not add any additional ignition key, do not change the items to the ring attached to the way the ignition key and Remote ignition key. Attach additional items Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, only to the second ring, and limit if equipped, are connected to the added items to a few essential keys provided key rings. or small, light items no larger than { Warning an RKE transmitter.
If the key is unintentionally The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are rotated while the vehicle is designed to work together as a running, the ignition could be system to reduce the risk of moved out of the RUN unintentionally moving the key out position. This could be caused by of the RUN position. The ignition heavy items hanging from the key key has a small hole to allow ring, or by large or long items attachment of the provided key ring. attached to the key ring that could It is important that any replacement be contacted by the driver or ignition keys have a small hole. See steering wheel. If the ignition your dealer if a replacement key is moves out of the RUN position, required. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
The key is used for the ignition and If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more all door locks. dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and Programming Keys Programming without a all previously known keys will no Recognized Key Follow these procedures to program longer work with the vehicle. up to eight keys to the vehicle. Program a new key to the vehicle Remaining keys can be learned by when a recognized key is not following the procedure in Programming with a available. Canadian regulations Programming with a Recognized Key require that owners see their dealer. “ Recognized Key.” To program a new key: If there are no currently recognized The key has a bar-coded key tag 1. Insert the original, already keys available, follow this procedure that the dealer or qualified locksmith to program the first key. programmed key in the ignition can use to make new keys. Store and turn the key to the ON/RUN This procedure will take this information in a safe place, not position. approximately 30 minutes to in the vehicle. 2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and complete for the first key. The See your dealer if a replacement vehicle must be off and all of the remove the key. key or additional key is needed. keys you wish to program must be 3. Insert the new key to be with you. If it becomes difficult to turn a key, programmed and turn it to the inspect the key blade for debris. 1. Insert the new vehicle key into ON/RUN position within Periodically clean with a brush the ignition. five seconds. or pick. 2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security The security light will turn off With an active OnStar subscription, light will come on. once the key has been an OnStar Advisor may remotely programmed. 3. Wait 10 minutes until the unlock the vehicle. See OnStar 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional security light turns off. Overview on page 14-1. keys are to be programmed. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry / (Remote Vehicle Start): (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation If equipped, / is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may using the RKE transmitter. See page 13-12. work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6. If there is a decrease in the RKE the vehicle. (Lock): Press to lock all doors. operating range: Other conditions can affect the Q performance of the transmitter. See If enabled through the Driver . Check the distance. The Information Center (DIC), the turn transmitter may be too far from Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) signal lamps flash once to indicate the vehicle. System on page 2-4. locking has occurred. If enabled . Check the location. Other through the DIC, the horn chirps vehicles or objects may be when Q is pressed again within blocking the signal. three seconds. See Vehicle . Check the transmitter's battery. Personalization on page 5-40. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. Pressing Q arms the vehicle alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System . If the transmitter is still not on page 2-11. working correctly, see your K dealer or a qualified technician (Unlock): Press once to unlock for service. only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all With Remote Start (without remaining doors unlock. The interior Remote Start Similar) lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
If enabled through the DIC, the turn Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: signal lamps flash twice to indicate the Vehicle unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-40. Only RKE transmitters programmed If enabled through the DIC, the to this vehicle will work. If a exterior lamps may turn on. See transmitter is lost or stolen, a Vehicle Personalization on replacement can be purchased and page 5-40. programmed through your dealer. Each vehicle can have up to Pressing K on the RKE transmitter eight transmitters programmed to it. disarms the vehicle alarm system. See your dealer for transmitter See Vehicle Alarm System on programming. page 2-11. Battery Replacement 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one Replace the battery in the 1. Separate and remove the back time to initiate vehicle locator. The transmitter soon if the REPLACE cover of the transmitter with a turn signal lamps flash and the horn BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY flat, thin object, such as a coin. sounds three times. message displays in the DIC. Press and hold 7 for at least { Caution three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash When replacing the battery, do and the horn sounds repeatedly for not touch any of the circuitry on 30 seconds. The alarm turns off the transmitter. Static from your when the ignition is moved to ON/ body could damage the RUN or 7 is pressed again. The transmitter. ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Remote Vehicle Start . There is an emission control system malfunction and the If equipped, the engine can be malfunction indicator lamp is on. started from outside of the vehicle. The engine will turn off during a The climate controls and rear remote vehicle start if: window defogger may also come on. . The coolant temperature gets too high. If the vehicle has heated seats and the feature is turned on in vehicle . The oil pressure gets low. personalization, the heated seats The RKE transmitter range may be will turn on during colder outside less while the vehicle is running. temperatures and will shut off when Other conditions can affect the 2. Press and slide the battery down the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-6. performance of the transmitter. See toward the pocket of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in the direction of the Laws in some communities may System on page 2-4 or Vehicle key ring. Do not use a metal restrict the use of remote starters. Personalization on page 5-40. object. Check local regulations for any Starting the Engine Using Remote 3. Remove the battery. requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Start 4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a Do not use remote start if the 1. Press and release Q. vehicle is low on fuel. CR2032 or equivalent battery. 2. Immediately press and hold / The vehicle cannot be remote 5. Push together the transmitter until the turn signal lamps flash started if: back cover top side first, and or for at least four seconds. then the bottom toward the . The key is in the ignition. key ring. . The hood is not closed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
When the vehicle starts, the Canceling a Remote Start Warning (Continued) parking lamps will turn on. The To cancel a remote start, do one of doors will be locked and the the following: climate control system may passengers should wear safety belts properly and the come on. . Press and hold / until the doors should be locked The engine will continue to run for parking lamps turn off. whenever the vehicle is 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for . Turn on the hazard warning driven. one 10-minute time extension. Place flashers. . the key in ON/RUN to operate the Young children who get into . vehicle. Turn the vehicle on and then off. unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can Extending Engine Run Time Door Locks be overcome by extreme heat The engine run time can be and can suffer permanent extended by 10 minutes, for a total { Warning injuries or even death from of 20 minutes, if during the first heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. 10 minutes Steps 1–2 are repeated Unlocked doors can be while the engine is still running. An dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter extension can be requested, . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door 30 seconds after starting. children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop A maximum of two remote starts, doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors or a single start with an extension, vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from is allowed between ignition cycles. locked, the handle will not happening. open it. The chance of being The vehicle's ignition must be thrown out of the vehicle in a turned on and then back off to use crash is increased if the remote start again. doors are not locked. So, all (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
To lock or unlock a door from the Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned outside press Q or K on the on when the Unlocked Door Anti Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Lockout feature has been turned off. transmitter or use the key in the When Q is pressed on the power driver door. door lock switch with the door open, To lock a door from the inside, push a chime will sound three times down on the door lock knob. To indicating that delayed locking is unlock, pull the door handle once to active. unlock the door and again to The doors will then lock unlatch it. automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab reset once all the doors are closed Similar again. If equipped with power door locks: Press Q on the door lock switch Q : Press to lock the doors. again, or press Q on the RKE K : Press to unlock the doors. transmitter, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Delayed Locking Delayed locking can be This feature delays the actual programmed through the Driver locking of the doors until Information Center (DIC). See five seconds after all doors are Vehicle Personalization on closed. page 5-40. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection The doors will lock automatically When locking is requested with the when all doors are closed, the driver door open and the key in the ignition is on, and the shift lever is ignition, all the doors will lock and moved out of P (Park) for automatic then the driver door will unlock. This transmissions and vehicle speed is can be manually overridden by above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual pressing and holding Q on the transmissions. power door lock switch. To unlock the doors: If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is . Press K on a door. turned on, the vehicle is off with the driver door open, and door locking . Shift the transmission into is requested, all the doors will lock Press { to activate the safety locks P (Park) for an automatic and only the driver door will unlock. transmission. on the rear doors. The indicator light The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout comes on when activated. The . Remove the key from the feature can be turned on or off using vehicle must be on, in ACC/ ignition for a manual the vehicle personalization menus. ACCESSORY, or in Retained transmission. See Vehicle Personalization on Accessory Power (RAP). See page 5-40. Automatic door unlocking can be Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25. programmed through the Driver Safety Locks Information Center (DIC). See If the indicator light flashes, the Vehicle Personalization on If equipped, the rear door safety feature may not be working properly. page 5-40. locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Doors Open the tailgate by lifting up on its To remove the tailgate: handle while pulling the Tailgate tailgate down. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. { Warning After closing the tailgate, pull it back It is extremely dangerous to ride to be sure it latches securely. on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Tailgate Removal People riding on the tailgate can The tailgate can be removed to easily lose their balance and fall allow for different loading situations. in response to vehicle Assistance may be needed with the maneuvers. Falling from a moving removal to avoid damage to the vehicle may result in serious vehicle. 1. Raise the tailgate and support it injuries or death. Do not allow On vehicles with a Rear Vision firmly. Pull out and hold the people to ride on the tailgate. Be Camera, it must be disconnected cable retaining clip (1). Push the sure everyone in your vehicle is in before removing the tailgate. See cable (3) up and off of the a seat and using a safety belt Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on bolt (2). Repeat on the properly. page 9-50. other side.
On vehicles with a lock on the tailgate, use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate. The power door locks will not lock or unlock the tailgate. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured open, lift the right edge of the during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make On vehicles with the tailgate A door or the hood is open. the vehicle impossible to steal. assist feature, raise the tailgate Slow Flash: Alarm system is nearly all the way to the closed armed. position prior to removing the Vehicle Alarm System left edge. If equipped with the anti-theft alarm Arming the Alarm System 3. Move the tailgate to the right and system, the indicator light, on the 1. Turn off the vehicle. away to release the left edge. instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the status of 2. Lock the vehicle with one of the Reverse this procedure to reinstall the system. following: the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate . Use the Remote Keyless is secure. Entry (RKE) transmitter. . With a door open, press Q on 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 Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. Off: Alarm system is disarmed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The theft-deterrent alarm system will To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation not arm if the doors are locked with accident: the key. . Lock the vehicle after all If the driver door is opened without occupants have left the vehicle first unlocking with the RKE and all doors are closed. transmitter, the horn will chirp and . Always unlock a door with the the lights will flash to indicate RKE transmitter. pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked Unlocking the driver door with the This vehicle has a passive by pressing K on the RKE key will not disarm the system or theft-deterrent system. turn off the alarm. transmitter during the 10-second The system does not have to be pre-alarm, the alarm will be Detecting a Tamper Condition manually armed or disarmed. activated. If K is pressed on the RKE The vehicle is automatically If a door or the hood is opened transmitter and the horn chirps three immobilized when the vehicle is without first disarming the system, times, an alarm occurred previously turned off. the turn signals will flash and the while the alarm system was armed. horn will sound for about The system is automatically 30 seconds. The alarm system will disarmed when the key is turned to then re-arm to monitor for the next Immobilizer ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, unauthorized event. See Radio Frequency Statement on or START from the LOCK/OFF position. Disarming the Alarm System page 13-12. The security light, in the instrument To disarm the alarm system or turn cluster, comes on if there is a off the alarm if it has been activated: problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. . Press K on the RKE transmitter. . Start the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement the ignition is turned on. keys. Up to eight keys can be Convex Mirrors If the engine does not start and the programmed for the vehicle. To security light stays on, there is a program additional transmitters, see problem with the system. Turn the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) { Warning System Operation on page 2-4. ignition off and try again. A convex mirror can make things, If the engine still does not start, and Do not leave the key or device that like other vehicles, look farther disarms or deactivates the vehicle the key appears to be undamaged, away than they really are. If you theft system in the vehicle. try another ignition key. It may be cut too sharply into the right lane, necessary to check the fuse. See See your dealer to get a new key you could hit a vehicle on the Fuses on page 10-33. If the engine blank cut exactly as the ignition key right. Check the inside mirror or still does not start with the other key, that operates the system. glance over your shoulder before the vehicle needs service. If the changing lanes. vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Manual Mirrors If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/27/14
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Using hood-mounted air deflectors 2. Press the arrows on the control Heated Mirrors and add-on convex mirror pad to move each mirror in the attachments could decrease mirror desired direction. If equipped, the rear window performance. defogger also heats the outside 3. Return the selector switch to the mirrors. center position. Power Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the outside mirrors. If equipped, controls for the outside Folding Mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under power mirrors are located on the “ ” Climate Control Systems on driver door. Manual Folding Mirrors page 8-1. The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an Blind Spot Mirrors automatic car wash. Push the mirror The blind spot mirror is a small outward to return it to the original convex mirror built into the upper position. and outer corner of the driver outside mirror. It can show objects that may be in the vehicle's blind zone.
To adjust a mirror: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose driver or passenger mirror. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is Using the Outside Mirror with Mirror a long distance away, the image the Blind Spot Mirror in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the 1. Set the main mirror so that the mirror. side of the vehicle can just be seen and the blind spot mirror 2. As the vehicle gets closer, the has an unobstructed view. image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard. 2. When checking for traffic or before changing a lane, look at 3. As the vehicle enters the blind the main driver/passenger side zone, the image transitions from mirror to observe traffic in the the main mirror to the blind spot adjacent lane, behind your mirror. vehicle. Check the blind spot 4. When the vehicle is in the blind mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone, the image only appears in zone. Then, glance over your the blind spot mirror. shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the adjacent lane.
Actual Mirror View GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped, push the tab forward for Interior Rearview Mirrors daytime use and pull it rearward for { Warning Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear nighttime use to avoid glare from Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your the headlamps from behind. adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, vehicle. Automatic Dimming especially with the windows If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle Rearview Mirror closed in warm or hot weather. may have three control buttons at They can be overcome by the the bottom of the mirror. See your If equipped, the mirror will extreme heat and suffer dealer for more information about automatically reduce the glare of the permanent injuries or even death OnStar and how to subscribe to it. headlamps from behind. The from heat stroke. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. dimming feature comes on each Do not spray glass cleaner directly time the vehicle is started. on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
The vehicle aerodynamics are Press the switch down to lower the designed to improve fuel economy window, and pull the switch to raise performance. This may result in a the window. pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Express-Down/Up Windows windows are up. To reduce the Windows that have the sound, open either a front window express-down/up feature allow the or the sunroof, if equipped. windows to be lowered and raised fully without holding the window Power Windows switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the { Warning express-down feature. Pull the Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab switch up fully and release to Children could be seriously Similar activate the express-up feature. The injured or killed if caught in the express mode can be canceled at The driver door has a switch to path of a closing window. Never any time by briefly pressing or control all windows. Each pulling the switch. leave keys in a vehicle with passenger door has a switch to children. When there are children control that window. Programming the Power in the rear seat, use the window Windows lockout button to prevent The power windows: Programming the power windows operation of the windows. See . Can be operated with the Keys on page 2-1. ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ may be necessary if the vehicle ACCESSORY. battery has been disconnected or discharged. If the window will not . Can be operated in Retained express-up after the power has Accessory Power (RAP). See been restored and a message Retained Accessory Power displays in the DIC: (RAP) on page 9-25. 1. Close all doors. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ to normal operation once the object Rear Window Lockout (Crew ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ or condition is removed. Cab Only) START. If conditions prevent the window 3. From any partial open position, from closing and the window close the window and continue continues to auto-reverse, it is to pull the switch briefly after the possible to close the window by window has fully closed. activating the express override. Hold the window switch in the The window is now reprogrammed. partially or fully pulled position. Obstacle Detection Feature Release of the switch from the partially pulled up position will cause The obstacle detection feature is the window to stop. Release of the part of the express-up feature and is switch from the fully pulled position active: will activate the express-up and . In the middle and upper portions related obstacle detection features. of the window opening. This feature prevents the rear . During window up movements. { Warning passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. . In ignition OFF during window If express override is activated, up movements and during the window will not reverse Press Z to activate the window express-up in ignition ON/RUN/ automatically. You or others could lockout. The indicator light in the START. be injured and the window could switch will illuminate when If there is something blocking the be damaged. Before you use activated. window during automatic closing, express override, make sure that Press again to deactivate the the window will reverse direction for Z all people and obstructions are lockout switch. a short distance. Weather conditions clear of the window path. may cause the window to If the indicator light flashes, the auto-reverse. The window will return feature may not be working properly. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Rear Windows Sun Visors Sliding Rear Window
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend along the rod. 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. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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2 NOTES GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ...... 3-14 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-27 Restraints Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-15 Airbag System Check ...... 3-28 Safety System Check ...... 3-15 Replacing Airbag System Safety Belt Care ...... 3-15 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-28 Head Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-15 Child Restraints Older Children ...... 3-29 Front Seats Airbag System Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Airbag System ...... 3-16 Children ...... 3-31 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-18 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-34 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 When Should an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-35 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Inflate? ...... 3-19 Lower Anchors and Tethers Heated Front Seats ...... 3-6 What Makes an Airbag for Children (LATCH Rear Seats Inflate? ...... 3-20 System) ...... 3-37 How Does an Airbag Replacing LATCH System Rear Seats (Crew Cab) ...... 3-7 Restrain? ...... 3-20 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-52 Safety Belts What Will You See after an Securing Child Restraints Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-53 How to Wear Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints Properly ...... 3-10 System ...... 3-22 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-59 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 3-26 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Driver Seat, Inboard Button drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same The height of the head restraint can all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's be adjusted. Pull the head restraint adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the up to raise it. Try to move the head chance of a neck injury in a crash. restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-3
Rear Head Restraints The head restraint can be folded Front Seats forward to allow for better visibility Crew Cab when the rear seat is unoccupied. Seat Adjustment The vehicle’s rear seats have head To fold the head restraint, press the restraints in the outboard seating button on the side of the head positions that cannot be adjusted up restraint. { Warning or down. When an occupant is in the seat, You can lose control of the always return the head restraint to vehicle if you try to adjust a driver the upright position until it locks into seat while the vehicle is moving. place. Push and pull on the head Adjust the driver seat only when restraint to make sure that it is locked. the vehicle is not moving. If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37. Extended Cab The vehicle’s rear seats have headrests in the outboard seating The rear outboard head restraints positions that cannot be adjusted. are designed to be folded. When folding the seatback down the head If you are installing a child restraint restraint must first be manually in the rear seat, see Lower Anchors folded forward out of the way to fold and Tethers for Children (LATCH the seatback down. System) on page 3-37. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
3-4 Seats and Restraints
To adjust the seat: Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment 1. Pull the handle at the front of Power Lumbar the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.
To adjust the seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or If equipped, press and hold the top rearward by sliding the control of the control to increase lumbar forward or rearward. support. Press and hold the bottom . Raise or lower the entire seat by of the control to decrease lumbar moving the entire control up support. Release the control when or down. the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. To adjust the seatback, see “Manual Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-5
Reclining Seatbacks { Warning
{ Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden Sitting in a reclined position when stop or crash. That could cause the vehicle is in motion can be injury to the person sitting there. dangerous. Even when buckled Always push and pull on the up, the safety belts cannot do seatbacks to be sure they are their job. locked. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you Do not have a seatback reclined if could go into it, receiving neck or the vehicle is moving. other injuries. Manual Reclining Seatbacks The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic { Warning bones. This could cause serious You can lose control of the internal injuries. vehicle if you try to adjust a driver For proper protection when the seat while the vehicle is moving. vehicle is in motion, have the Adjust the driver seat only when seatback upright. Then sit well the vehicle is not moving. back in the seat and wear the To recline a manual seatback: safety belt properly. 1. Lift the lever. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
3-6 Seats and Restraints
2. Move the seatback to the If equipped, the buttons are on the desired position, and then Warning (Continued) center stack. To operate, the engine release the lever to lock the must be running. seatback in place. especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on This feature will heat the cushion 3. Push and pull on the seatback to the seat that insulates against and back of the seats. make sure it is locked. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, Press + to heat the driver or To return the seatback to the upright cover, or similar item. This may passenger seatback only. position: cause the seat heater to Press z to heat the driver or 1. Lift the lever fully without overheat. An overheated seat applying pressure to the heater may cause a burn or may passenger cushion and seatback. seatback, and the seatback will damage the seat. The indicator light comes on when return to the upright position. this feature is on. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Press the button once for the make sure it is locked. highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to Heated Front Seats the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights { Warning next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the If you cannot feel temperature lowest. If the heated seats are on change or pain to the skin, the high, their level may automatically seat heater may cause burns. To be lowered after approximately reduce the risk of burns, people 30 minutes. with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-7
Remote Start Auto Heated Rear Seats Seats During a remote start, the heated Rear Seats (Crew Cab) seats can be turned on On crew cab models, the rear automatically. The heated seats are seatbacks can be folded forward. canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated seat button to use the heated seats after the { Caution vehicle is started. Folding a rear seat with the safety The heated seat indicator lights do belts still fastened may cause not turn on during a remote start. damage to the seat or the safety The temperature performance of an belts. Always unbuckle the safety 2. Disconnect the rear center unoccupied seat may be reduced. belts and return them to their safety belt latch from the This is normal. normal stowed position before mini-buckle by inserting the tip of The heated seats will not turn on folding a rear seat. the safety belt tongue into the during a remote start unless they slot on the buckle. Let the belt retract. are enabled in the vehicle To fold a rear seatback: personalization menu. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6 and 1. Fold the head restraint. See Vehicle Personalization on Head Restraints on page 3-2. page 5-40. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
3-8 Seats and Restraints
4. Reconnect the center safety belt { Warning latch plate to the mini-buckle. Make sure the safety belt is not If either seatback is not locked, it twisted. could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause 5. Push and pull on the latch plate injury to the person sitting there. to be sure it is secure. Always push and pull on the When the seatback is not in use, it seatbacks to be sure they are should be kept in the upright, locked locked. position.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to 3. Pull the release strap on the make sure it is locked in place. outboard side of the seatback. 4. Fold the seatback forward. { Warning To return a seatback to the upright A safety belt that is improperly position: routed, not properly attached, 1. Lift the seatback up and push it or twisted will not provide the rearward. protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be 2. Return the head restraint to the seriously injured. After raising the upright position. See Head rear seatback, always check to be Restraints on page 3-2. sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-9
Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts Warning (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts are more likely to be seriously properly. It also describes some injured or killed. Do not allow things not to do with safety belts. passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped { Warning with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and Do not let anyone ride where a check that all passenger(s) are safety belt cannot be worn restrained properly too. properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-13. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. In It could be the windshield, the addition, anyone who is not instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other When you wear a safety belt, you passengers in the vehicle. and the vehicle slow down together. It is extremely dangerous to ride There is more time to stop because in a cargo area, inside or outside you stop over a longer distance and, of a vehicle. In a collision, when worn properly, your strongest passengers riding in these areas bones take the forces from the (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a This section is only for people of safety belt? adult size. A: You could be — whether you are There are special things to know wearing a safety belt or not. about safety belts and children. And Your chance of being conscious there are different rules for smaller during and after a crash, so you children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep can unbuckle and get out, is riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front much greater if you are belted. Children on page 3-29 or Infants of you. and Young Children on page 3-31. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why . Always use the correct buckle Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. should I have to wear safety protection. belts? . Wear the lap part of the belt low It is very important for all occupants A: Airbags are supplemental and snug on the hips, just to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, systems only; so they work with unbelted people are hurt more often safety belts — not instead of this applies force to the strong in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be them. Whether or not an airbag wearing safety belts. is provided, all occupants still less likely to slide under the lap have to buckle up to get the There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt most protection. about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-11
. Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. forces. The shoulder belt locks if If you are using a rear seating there is a sudden stop or crash. position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not { Warning attached, see Rear Seats (Crew Cab) on page 3-7 for instruction on You can be seriously injured, reconnecting the safety belt to the or even killed, by not wearing mini-buckle. your safety belt properly. The following instructions explain . Never allow the lap or how to wear a lap-shoulder belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder belt to become properly. the belt across you. Do not let it loose or twisted. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is get twisted. . Never wear the shoulder belt adjustable, so you can sit up The lap-shoulder belt may lock if under both arms or behind straight. To see how, see “Seats” you pull the belt across you very your back. in the Index. quickly. If this happens, let the . Never route the lap or belt go back slightly to unlock it. shoulder belt over an Then pull the belt across you armrest. more slowly. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If the shoulder portion of a 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt passenger belt is pulled out all height adjuster, move it to the the way, the child restraint height that is right for you. See locking feature may be engaged. “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” If this happens, let the belt go later in this section for back all the way and start again. instructions on use and important safety information.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-15. If the webbing locks in the latch Position the release button on plate before it reaches the the buckle so that the safety belt 5. To make the lap part tight, pull buckle, tilt the latch plate to flat could be quickly unbuckled if up on the shoulder belt. to unlock. necessary. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-13
Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pushing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into contacting, the neck. Improper position. shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of Safety Belt Pretensioners the safety belt in a crash. See How This vehicle has safety belt to Wear Safety Belts Properly on pretensioners for front outboard page 3-10. occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety To unlatch the belt, push the button belts during the early stages of a on the buckle. The belt should moderate to severe frontal, near return to its stowed position. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Before a door is closed, be sure the conditions for pretensioner safety belt is out of the way. If a activation are met. Safety belt door is slammed against a safety pretensioners can also help tighten belt, damage can occur to both the the safety belts in a side crash or a safety belt and the vehicle. rollover event. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, The vehicle has a shoulder belt Push up on the release button and they will need to be replaced, and height adjuster for the driver and move the height adjuster to the the vehicle's safety belt system will front outboard passenger. desired position. probably need other new parts. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3-15. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
3-14 Seats and Restraints
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Safety Belt Use During Guides Pregnancy { Warning Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all A safety belt that is not properly occupants, they are more likely to worn may not provide the be seriously injured if they do not protection needed in a crash. The wear safety belts. person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take Rear safety belt comfort guides may belt restraining forces. provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. Adjustable comfort guides are available through your dealer for the A pregnant woman should wear a rear outboard seating positions. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap Instructions are included with the portion should be worn as low as guide. possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-15
The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety { Warning belt is worn properly, it is more likely Now and then, check that the safety that the fetus will not be hurt in a belt reminder light, safety belts, Do not bleach or dye safety belts. crash. For pregnant women, as for buckles, latch plates, retractors, and It may severely weaken them. In anyone, the key to making safety anchorages are all working properly. a crash, they might not be able to belts effective is wearing them Look for any other loose or provide adequate protection. properly. damaged safety belt system parts Clean safety belts only with mild that might keep a safety belt system soap and lukewarm water. Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a Replacing Safety Belt around you, you should use it. crash. They can rip apart under System Parts after a But if a safety belt is not long impact forces. If a belt is torn or Crash enough, your dealer will order you frayed, get a new one right away. an extender. When you go in to Make sure the safety belt reminder { Warning order it, take the heaviest coat you light is working. See Safety Belt will wear, so the extender will be Reminders on page 5-13. A crash can damage the safety long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry. belt system in the vehicle. personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3-15. A damaged safety belt system else use it, and use it only for the may not properly protect the seat it is made to fit. The extender person using it, resulting in has been designed for adults. Never Safety Belt Care serious injury or even death in a use it for securing child seats. To Keep belts clean and dry. wear it, attach it to the regular safety crash. To help make sure the belt. See the instruction sheet that safety belt systems are working comes with the extender. properly after a crash, have them (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
3-16 Seats and Restraints
Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Warning (Continued) AIRBAG is on the center of the The vehicle has the following steering wheel for the driver and on inspected and any necessary airbags: the instrument panel for the front replacements made as soon as outboard passenger. possible. . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front For seat-mounted side impact outboard passenger. airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the After a minor crash, replacement of side of the seatback closest to safety belts may not be necessary. . A seat-mounted side impact the door. But the safety belt assemblies that airbag for the driver. were used during any crash may For roof-rail airbags, the word . A seat-mounted side impact AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. have been stressed or damaged. airbag for the front outboard See your dealer to have the safety passenger. Airbags are designed to supplement belt assemblies inspected or the protection provided by safety replaced. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver belts. Even though today's airbags and the passenger seated are also designed to help reduce New parts and repairs may be directly behind the driver. necessary even if the safety belt the risk of injury from the force of an system was not being used at the . A roof-rail airbag for the front inflating bag, all airbags must inflate time of the crash. outboard passenger and the very quickly to do their job. passenger seated directly Have the safety belt pretensioners behind the front outboard checked if the vehicle has been in a passenger. crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle All vehicle airbags have the word or while you are driving. See Airbag AIRBAG on the trim or on a label Readiness Light on page 5-14. near the deployment opening. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { Warning { Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, { Warning force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when You can be severely injured or an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured killed in a crash if you are not against, or very close to any or killed. Always secure children wearing your safety belt, even airbag when it inflates can be properly in the vehicle. To read with airbags. Airbags are seriously injured or killed. Do not how, see Older Children on designed to work with safety sit unnecessarily close to any page 3-29 or Infants and Young belts, not replace them. Also, airbag, as you would be if sitting Children on page 3-31. airbags are not designed to inflate on the edge of the seat or leaning in every crash. In some crashes forward. Safety belts help keep safety belts are the only restraint. you in position before and during See When Should an Airbag a crash. Always wear a safety Inflate? on page 3-19. belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible Wearing your safety belt during a while still maintaining control of crash helps reduce the chance of the vehicle. hitting things inside the vehicle or Occupants should not lean on or There is an airbag readiness light being ejected from it. Airbags are on the instrument cluster, which sleep against the door or side “supplemental restraints” to the shows the airbag symbol. The windows in seating positions with safety belts. Everyone in the system checks the airbag electrical vehicle should wear a safety belt seat-mounted side impact airbags system for malfunctions. The light properly, whether or not there is and/or roof-rail airbags. tells you if there is an electrical an airbag for that person. problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-14. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Where Are the Airbags?
The front outboard passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger Side Similar The driver frontal airbag is in the side instrument panel. The driver and front outboard center of the steering wheel. passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Seats and Restraints 3-19
When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or it might force the object into This vehicle is equipped with that person causing severe injury airbags. See Airbag System on or even death. The path of an page 3-16. Airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate if the impact exceeds the clear. Do not put anything specific airbag system's deployment between an occupant and an threshold. Deployment thresholds airbag, and do not attach or put are used to predict how severe a anything on the steering wheel crash is likely to be in time for the hub or on or near any other airbags to inflate and help restrain Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, airbag covering. the occupants. The vehicle has electronic sensors that help the Passenger Side and Extended Cab Do not use seat accessories that airbag system determine the Similar block the inflation path of a severity of the impact. Deployment The roof-rail airbags for the driver, seat-mounted side impact airbag. thresholds can vary with specific front outboard passenger, and Never secure anything to the roof vehicle design. second row outboard passengers of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags Frontal airbags are designed to are in the ceiling above the side by routing a rope or tie‐down inflate in moderate to severe frontal windows. through any door or window or near frontal crashes to help opening. If you do, the path of an reduce the potential for severe { Warning inflating roof-rail airbag will be injuries, mainly to the driver's or blocked. front outboard passenger's head If something is between an and chest. occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly Whether the frontal airbags will or should inflate is not based primarily (Continued) on how fast the vehicle is traveling. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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It depends on what is hit, the A seat-mounted side impact airbag inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate on the side of airbag causing the bag to break out quickly the vehicle slows down. the vehicle that is struck. of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, Frontal airbags may inflate at Roof-rail airbags are designed to and related hardware are all part of different crash speeds depending on inflate in moderate to severe side the airbag module. whether the vehicle hits an object crashes depending on the location For airbag locations, see Where Are straight on or at an angle, and of the impact. In addition, these the Airbags? on page 3-18. whether the object is fixed or roof-rail airbags are designed to moving, rigid or deformable, narrow inflate during a rollover or in a How Does an Airbag or wide. severe frontal impact. Roof-rail Restrain? Frontal airbags are not intended to airbags are not designed to inflate in In moderate to severe frontal or inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags near frontal collisions, even belted rear impacts, or in many side will inflate when either side of the occupants can contact the steering impacts. vehicle is struck, if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is wheel or the instrument panel. In In addition, the vehicle has about to roll over on its side, or in a moderate to severe side collisions, advanced technology frontal severe frontal impact. even belted occupants can contact airbags. Advanced technology the inside of the vehicle. frontal airbags adjust the restraint In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection according to crash severity. say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the provided by safety belts by Seat-mounted side impact airbags vehicle damage or repair costs. distributing the force of the impact are designed to inflate in moderate more evenly over the to severe side crashes depending What Makes an Airbag occupant's body. on the location of the impact. Rollover capable roof-rail airbags Seat-mounted side impact airbags Inflate? are designed to help contain the are not designed to inflate in frontal In a deployment event, the sensing head and chest of occupants in the impacts, near frontal impacts, system sends an electrical signal outboard seating positions in the rollovers, or rear impacts. triggering a release of gas from the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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first and second rows. The rollover several minutes. For location of the capable roof-rail airbags are airbags, see Where Are the Warning (Continued) designed to help reduce the risk of Airbags? on page 3-18. full or partial ejection in rollover airbag inflates, then get fresh air The parts of the airbag that come by opening a window or a door. events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, prevent all such ejections. If you experience breathing but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated medical attention. because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not not toward those airbags. See When prevent the driver from seeing out of Should an Airbag Inflate? on the windshield or being able to steer The vehicle has a feature that may page 3-19. the vehicle, nor does it prevent automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard Airbags should never be regarded people from leaving the vehicle. warning flashers, and shut off the as anything more than a supplement fuel system after the airbags inflate. to safety belts. { Warning The feature may also activate, What Will You See after When an airbag inflates, there without airbag inflation, after an may be dust in the air. This dust event that exceeds a predetermined an Airbag Inflates? could cause breathing problems threshold. You can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps, and After the frontal airbags and for people with a history of turn off the hazard warning flashers seat-mounted side impact airbags asthma or other breathing trouble. by using the controls for those inflate, they quickly deflate, so To avoid this, everyone in the features. quickly that some people may not vehicle should get out as soon as even realize an airbag inflated. it is safe to do so. If you have Roof-rail airbags may still be at least breathing problems but cannot partially inflated for some time after get out of the vehicle after an they inflate. Some components of (Continued) the airbag module may be hot for GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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parts for the airbag system. Passenger Sensing { Warning If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there System A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another The vehicle has a passenger the airbags may have also crash. A new system will include sensing system for the front damaged important functions in airbag modules and possibly outboard passenger position. The the vehicle, such as the fuel other parts. The service manual passenger airbag status indicator system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need will light on the overhead console systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to replace other parts. when the vehicle is started. appears to be drivable after a . The vehicle has a crash sensing moderate crash, there may be and diagnostic module which concealed damage that could records information after a make it difficult to safely operate crash. See Vehicle Data the vehicle. Recording and Privacy on Use caution if you should attempt page 13-14 and Event Data to restart the engine after a crash Recorders on page 13-14. United States has occurred. . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. In many crashes severe enough to Improper service can mean that inflate the airbag, windshields are an airbag system will not work broken by vehicle deformation. properly. See your dealer for Additional windshield breakage may service. also occur from the front outboard Canada passenger airbag. The words ON and OFF, or the . Airbags are designed to inflate symbol for on and off, will be visible only once. After an airbag during the system check. When the inflates, you will need some new system check is complete, either the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Never put a rear-facing child seat in on and off, will be visible. See the front. This is because the risk to Warning (Continued) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the rear-facing child is so great, on page 5-14. if the airbag inflates. inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the The passenger sensing system airbag is off. turns off the front outboard { Warning passenger frontal airbag under Secure rear-facing child restraints certain conditions. No other airbag A child in a rear-facing child in a rear seat, even if the airbag is affected by the passenger restraint can be seriously injured is off. If you secure a sensing system. or killed if the passenger frontal forward-facing child restraint in airbag inflates. This is because the front outboard passenger The passenger sensing system the back of the rear-facing child works with sensors that are part of seat, always move the seat as far restraint would be very close to the front outboard passenger seat back as it will go. It is better to the inflating airbag. A child in a and safety belt. The sensors are secure the child restraint in a designed to detect the presence of forward-facing child restraint can rear seat. a properly seated occupant and be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates determine if the front outboard If the vehicle does not have a rear and the passenger seat is in a passenger frontal airbag should be seat that will accommodate a allowed to inflate or not. forward position. rear-facing child restraint, a According to accident statistics, Even if the passenger sensing rear-facing child restraint should not children are safer when properly system has turned off the be installed in the vehicle, even if secured in a rear seat in the correct passenger frontal airbag, no the airbag is off. child restraint for their weight system is fail-safe. No one can The passenger sensing system is and size. guarantee that an airbag will not designed to turn off the front Whenever possible, children aged (Continued) outboard passenger frontal airbag if: 12 and under should be secured in . The front outboard passenger a rear seating position. seat is unoccupied. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. The system determines that an The passenger sensing system is infant is present in a rear-facing designed to turn on the front { Warning infant seat. outboard passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever . The system determines that a anytime the system senses that a comes on and stays on, it means small child is present in a child person of adult size is sitting that something may be wrong restraint. properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the with the airbag system. To help . The system determines that a passenger sensing system has avoid injury to yourself or others, small child is present in a allowed the airbag to be enabled, have the vehicle serviced right booster seat. the on indicator will light and stay lit away. See Airbag Readiness . A front outboard passenger as a reminder that the airbag is Light on page 5-14 for more takes his/her weight off of the active. information, including important seat for a period of time. For some children who have safety information. . The front outboard passenger outgrown child restraints, and for seat is occupied by a smaller very small adults, the passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a person, such as a child who has sensing system may or may not turn Child Restraint outgrown child restraints. off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the If a child restraint has been installed . There is a critical problem with person's seating posture and body and the on indicator is lit: the airbag system or the build. Everyone in the vehicle who passenger sensing system. 1. Turn the vehicle off. has outgrown child restraints should 2. Remove the child restraint from When the passenger sensing wear a safety belt properly — system has turned off the front whether or not there is an airbag for the vehicle. outboard passenger frontal airbag, that person. 3. Remove any additional items the off indicator will light and stay lit from the seat such as blankets, as a reminder that the airbag is off. cushions, seat covers, seat See Passenger Airbag Status heaters, or seat massagers. Indicator on page 5-14. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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4. Reinstall the child restraint If the on indicator is still lit, secure properly in the seat. Use the following the directions provided the child in the child restraint in a following steps to allow the system by the child restraint rear seat position in the vehicle, and to detect that person and enable the manufacturer and refer to check with your dealer. front outboard passenger frontal Securing Child Restraints (Rear If no rear seat is available, do not airbag: Seat) on page 3-53 or Securing install a child restraint in this vehicle 1. Turn the vehicle off. Child Restraints (Front and check with your dealer. Passenger Seat) on page 3-59. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat restraint and restarting the heaters, or seat massagers. vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly 3. Place the seatback in the fully recline the vehicle seatback and upright position. adjust the seat cushion, 4. Have the person sit upright in if adjustable, to make sure that the seat, centered on the seat the vehicle seatback is not cushion, with legs comfortably pushing the child restraint into extended. the seat cushion. Also make sure the child restraint is not 5. If the shoulder portion of the belt trapped under the vehicle head is pulled out all the way, the restraint. If this happens, adjust child restraint locking feature will the head restraint. See Head be engaged. This may Restraints on page 3-2. unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to 6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult-size is sitting in turn the airbag off for some the front outboard passenger seat, adult-sized occupants. If this but the off indicator is lit, it could be happens, unbuckle the belt, let because that person is not sitting the belt go back all the way, and GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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then buckle the belt again Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an without pulling the belt out all System Operation object, such as a briefcase, the way. handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Safety belts help keep the 6. Restart the vehicle and have the or other electronic device, is put on passenger in position on the seat an unoccupied seat. If this is not person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and two to three minutes after the on desired remove the object from braking, which helps the passenger the seat. indicator is lit. sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See { Warning “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” { Warning in the Index for additional Stowing of articles under the If the front outboard passenger information about the importance of passenger seat or between the airbag is turned off for an proper restraint use. adult-sized occupant, the airbag passenger seat cushion and A thick layer of additional material, seatback may interfere with the will not be able to inflate and help such as a blanket or cushion, protect that person in a crash, proper operation of the passenger or aftermarket equipment such as sensing system. resulting in an increased risk of seat covers, seat heaters, and seat serious injury or even death. An massagers can affect how well the adult-sized occupant should not passenger sensing system Servicing the ride in the front outboard operates. We recommend that you Airbag-Equipped Vehicle passenger seat, if the passenger not use seat covers or other airbag off indicator is lit. aftermarket equipment except when Airbags affect how the vehicle approved by GM for your specific should be serviced. There are parts vehicle. See Adding Equipment to of the airbag system in several the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on places around the vehicle. Your page 3-27 for more information dealer and the service manual have about modifications that can affect information about servicing the how the system operates. vehicle and the airbag system. To GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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purchase a service manual, see Adding Equipment to the panel, any of the airbag modules, Service Publications Ordering ceiling or pillar garnish trim, Information on page 13-11. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag { Warning { Warning wiring. Your dealer and the service manual For up to 10 seconds after the If a snow plow or similar equipment is installed on the have information about the location vehicle is turned off and the of the airbag sensors, sensing and battery is disconnected, an airbag vehicle, the airbag system may not function properly. An airbag diagnostic module, and airbag can still inflate during improper wiring. service. You can be injured if you could inflate when it is not In addition, the vehicle has a are close to an airbag when it supposed to inflate. People riding passenger sensing system for the inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. in the vehicle could be injured, front outboard passenger position, They are probably part of the and the vehicle and/or snow plow could be damaged. Do not install which includes sensors that are part airbag system. Be sure to follow of the passenger seat. The proper service procedures, and a snow plow or similar equipment on the vehicle. passenger sensing system may not make sure the person performing operate properly if the original seat work for you is qualified to do so. trim is replaced with non-GM Adding accessories that change the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with vehicle's frame, bumper system, GM covers, upholstery, or trim height, front end, or side sheet designed for a different vehicle. Any metal may keep the airbag system object, such as an aftermarket seat from working properly. The heater or a comfort-enhancing pad operation of the airbag system can or device, installed under or on top also be affected by changing any of the seat fabric, could also parts of the front seats, safety belts, interfere with the operation of the the airbag sensing and diagnostic passenger sensing system. This module, steering wheel, instrument could either prevent proper GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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deployment of the passenger Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash turning off the passenger airbag(s). regularly scheduled maintenance or See Passenger Sensing System on replacement. Make sure the airbag { Warning page 3-22. readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail page 5-14. systems in the vehicle. airbags, see Different Size Tires A damaged airbag system may and Wheels on page 10-58 for not work properly and may not additional important information. { Caution protect you and your If you have to modify your vehicle If an airbag covering is damaged, passenger(s) in a crash, resulting because you have a disability and opened, or broken, the airbag in serious injury or even death. To you have questions about whether may not work properly. Do not help make sure the airbag the modifications will affect the open or break the airbag systems are working properly vehicle's airbag system, or if you coverings. If there are any after a crash, have them have questions about whether the opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary airbag system will be affected if the coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as vehicle is modified for any other covering and/or airbag module possible. reason, call Customer Assistance. replaced. For the location of the See Customer Assistance Offices airbags, see Where Are the (U.S. and Canada) on page 13-3. Airbags? on page 3-18. See your dealer for service. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. Older Children weight and height limitations for that If the airbag readiness light stays on booster. Use a booster seat with a after the vehicle is started or comes lap-shoulder belt until the child on when you are driving, the airbag passes the fit test below: system may not work properly. Have . Sit all the way back on the seat. the vehicle serviced right away. See Do the knees bend at the seat Airbag Readiness Light on edge? If yes, continue. If no, page 5-14. return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide, if available. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt Older children who have outgrown ” on page 3-11. If a comfort guide booster seats should wear the is not available, or if the vehicle safety belts. shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. Can proper safety belt fit be According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the children are safer when properly trip? If yes, continue. If no, restrained in a rear seating position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people wear safety belts? who are buckled up, or can be A: An older child should wear a thrown out of the vehicle. Older lap-shoulder belt and get the children need to use safety belts additional restraint a shoulder properly. belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or { Warning neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just Never allow more than one child touching the top of the thighs. to wear the same safety belt. The { Warning This applies belt force to the safety belt cannot properly spread Never allow a child to wear the child's pelvic bones in a crash. the impact forces. In a crash, they safety belt with the shoulder belt It should never be worn over the can be crushed together and behind their back. A child can be abdomen, which could cause seriously injured. A safety belt seriously injured by not wearing severe or even fatal internal must be used by only one person injuries in a crash. the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a at a time. crash, the child would not be Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort restrained by the shoulder belt. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on The child could move too far page 3-11. forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs the way back into the retractor, applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and but it cannot do this if it is That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the wrapped around a child’s neck. injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and If the shoulder belt is locked and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the tightened around a child’s neck, the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety the only way to loosen the belt is restraints. In fact, the law in every to cut it. state in the United States and in Never leave children unattended every Canadian province says in a vehicle and never allow children up to some age must be children to play with the safety restrained while in a vehicle. belts. { Warning Every time infants and young Children can be seriously injured children ride in vehicles, they should or strangled if a shoulder belt is have the protection provided by wrapped around their neck. The appropriate child restraints. Neither shoulder belt can tighten but the vehicle's safety belt system nor cannot be loosened if it is locked. its airbag system is designed The shoulder belt locks when it is for them. pulled all the way out of the Children who are not restrained retractor. It unlocks when the properly can strike other people, shoulder belt is allowed to go all or can be thrown out of the vehicle. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)
Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to move the front passenger seat as crash forces, an infant or a child far back as it will go. will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate { Warning restraint. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat. Secure a Q: What are the different types of rear-facing child restraint in a rear add-on child restraints? seat. It is also better to secure a A: Add-on child restraints, which forward-facing child restraint in a are purchased by the vehicle rear seat. If you must secure a owner, are available in four basic forward-facing child restraint in types. Selection of a particular (Continued) restraint should take into consideration not only the child's GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will { Warning { Warning be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular For most basic types of child need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on restraints, there are many crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should. different models available. When rear-facing child restraint, the Instead, it may settle up around purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in crash forces can be distributed the child's abdomen. In a crash, a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an the belt would apply force on a restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and body area that is unprotected by that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always any bony structure. This alone vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child could cause serious or fatal restraints. injuries. To reduce the risk of The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the serious or fatal injuries during a restraint state the weight and crash, young children should height limitations for a particular always be secured in appropriate child restraint. In addition, there child restraints. are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Child Restraint Systems
Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. vehicle's safety belt system. restraint with the seating surface A booster seat can also help a child against the back of the infant. to see out the window. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST { Warning When securing an add-on child availability in Canada, check with restraint, refer to the instructions Transport Canada or the Provincial A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which Ministry of Transportation office. killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a Securing the Child Within the restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. Child Restraint the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not { Warning using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. A child can be seriously injured or instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured killed in a crash if the child is not child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a properly secured in the child in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure restraint. Secure the child people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly following the instructions To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in that came with that child restraint. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States Where to Put the seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child Restraint portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians According to accident statistics, the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect children and infants are safer when Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly properly restrained in a child (LATCH System) on page 3-37. use and install child restraints. In restraint system or infant restraint the U.S., refer to the National system secured in a rear seating Highway Traffic Safety position. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Whenever possible, children aged If the vehicle does not have a rear 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) seat that will accommodate a a rear seating position. rear-facing child restraint, a system is fail-safe. No one can rear-facing child restraint should not Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not the front. This is because the risk to be secured in the vehicle, even if deploy under some unusual the airbag is off. the rear-facing child is so great if the circumstance, even though it is airbag deploys. turned off. { Warning { Warning Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag Never secure a rear-facing or A child in a rear-facing child is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in restraint can be seriously injured forward-facing child restraint in the left rear seating position in an or killed if the front passenger the front seat, always move the extended cab model. This seating airbag inflates. This is because front passenger seat as far back position is not suitable for child the back of the rear-facing child as it will go. It is better to secure restraint installation. The seat restraint would be very close to the child restraint in a rear seat. cushion is too short to properly support a rear-facing or the inflating airbag. A child in a See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint can forward-facing child restraint. on page 3-22 for additional A child could be seriously injured be seriously injured or killed if the information. front passenger airbag inflates or killed in a sudden stop or and the passenger seat is in a crash. forward position. (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, no (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When securing a child restraint in a properly secure any child restraint in Warning (Continued) rear seating position, study the the vehicle — even when no child is instructions that came with the child in it. A rear-facing or forward-facing restraint to make sure it is child restraint can be installed in compatible with this vehicle. Lower Anchors and the right rear seating position using the seat cushion extension Child restraints and booster seats Tethers for Children in an extended cab model. Never vary considerably in size, and some (LATCH System) may fit in certain seating positions install a child restraint in the right better than others. The LATCH system secures a child rear seating position without the restraint during driving or in a crash. seat cushion extension. See Depending on where you place the LATCH attachments on the child Lower Anchors and Tethers for child restraint and the size of the restraint are used to attach the child Children (LATCH System) on child restraint, you may not be able restraint to the anchors in the page 3-37 and Securing Child to access adjacent safety belt vehicle. The LATCH system is Restraints (Rear Seat) on assemblies or LATCH anchors for designed to make installation of a page 3-53 or Securing Child additional passengers or child child restraint easier. Restraints (Front Passenger restraints. Adjacent seating positions should not be used if the In order to use the LATCH system in Seat) on page 3-59. child restraint prevents access to or your vehicle, you need a child interferes with the routing of the restraint that has LATCH Never secure a rear-facing or safety belt. attachments. LATCH-compatible forward-facing child restraint in the rear-facing and forward-facing child Wherever a child restraint is left rear seating position in an restraints can be properly installed installed, be sure to secure the child extended cab model. using either the LATCH anchors or restraint properly. the vehicle’s safety belts. Do not Keep in mind that an unsecured use both the safety belts and the child restraint can move around in a LATCH anchorage system to secure collision or sudden stop and injure a rear-facing or forward-facing people in the vehicle. Be sure to child seat. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Booster seats use the vehicle’s The LATCH anchorage system can Lower Anchors safety belts to secure the child in be used until the combined weight the booster seat. If the manufacturer of the child plus the child restraint is recommends that the booster seat 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt be secured with the LATCH system, alone instead of the LATCH this can be done as long as the anchorage system once the booster seat can be positioned combined weight is more than properly and there is no interference 29.5 kg (65 lbs). with the proper positioning of the The following explains how to attach lap-shoulder belt on the child. a child restraint with these Make sure to follow the instructions attachments in the vehicle. that came with the child restraint, Not all vehicle seating positions or and also the instructions in this child restraints have lower anchors manual. and attachments or top tether When installing a child restraint with anchors and attachments. In this Lower anchors (1) are metal bars a top tether, you must also use case, the safety belt must be used built into the vehicle. There are two either the lower anchors or the (with top tether where available) to lower anchors for each LATCH safety belts to properly secure the secure the child restraint. See seating position that will child restraint. A child restraint must Securing Child Restraints (Rear accommodate a child restraint with never be installed using only the top Seat) on page 3-53 or Securing lower attachments (2). tether. Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) on page 3-59. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment hook (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child A top tether (3, 4) is used to secure Crew Cab the top of the child restraint to the restraint. vehicle. A top tether anchor is built I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating into the vehicle. The top tether positions with top tether anchors. attachment hook (2) on the child H (Lower Anchor): Seating restraint connects to the top tether positions with two lower anchors. anchor in the vehicle in order to For crew cab models, there are reduce the forward movement and exposed metal lower anchors for rotation of the child restraint during each rear outboard seating position, driving or in a crash. where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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A child restraint in the rear center For extended cab models with rear For extended cab models without seating position must be installed seats, there are exposed metal rear seats, there is a top tether with safety belts as it is not lower anchors for each rear seating anchor provided for the front equipped with lower LATCH position, attached to the back wall, passenger seat. anchors. See Securing Child near the seat cushion. Restraints (Rear Seat) on page 3-53 Even though LATCH anchors are or Securing Child Restraints (Front required for this position, a child Passenger Seat) on page 3-59. restraint (forward-facing or rear-facing) should not be installed in the left rear seat.
I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. For extended cab without rear seat and crew cab models, there are top tether anchor symbols to assist you in locating the top tether anchors.
Extended Cab (Rear Seats Shown) I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Extended Cab without Rear Seats H (Lower Anchor): Seating (Front Seats Shown) positions with two lower anchors. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Crew Cab Extended Cab with Rear Seats Extended Cab without Rear Seats The top tether anchors in a crew The top tether anchors in an The top tether anchor in an cab model are on the back wall extended cab model are loops near extended cab without rear seats is a behind each rear seating position. the top of each rear seatback. See metal wire on the lower inboard side Fold down the rear seatback to the instructions under “Securing a of the cab wall directly behind the access the anchor. See instructions Child Restraint with the LATCH front passenger seat. for crew cab under Rear Seats System” later in this section on how Do not place heavy objects on the (Crew Cab) on page 3-7. Be sure to to attach a top tether. top tether anchor or use it as a tie use an anchor directly behind the Do not attach a top tether to the down for cargo as this may cause seating position where the child loop near the top of the seatback of damage to the anchor. restraint will be placed. the seating position in which the Do not secure a child restraint in a child restraint is installed. position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether Warning (Continued) { Warning must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured According to accident statistics, following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and wrapped around their neck. The properly restrained in a child the instructions in this manual. shoulder belt can tighten but restraint system or infant restraint cannot be loosened if it is locked. system secured in a rear seating The shoulder belt locks when it is position. See Where to Put the pulled all the way out of the Restraint on page 3-35 for { Warning retractor. It unlocks when the additional information. To reduce the risk of serious or shoulder belt is allowed to go all Securing a Child Restraint with fatal injuries during a crash, do the way back into the retractor, the LATCH System not attach more than one child but it cannot do this if it is restraint to a single anchor. wrapped around a child’s neck. { Warning Attaching more than one child If the shoulder belt is locked and restraint to a single anchor could tightened around a child’s neck, If a LATCH-type child restraint is cause the anchor or attachment the only way to loosen the belt is not attached to anchors or with to come loose or even break to cut it. the safety belt, the child restraint during a crash. A child or others Buckle any unused safety belts will not be able to protect the child could be injured. behind the child restraint so correctly. In a crash, the child children cannot reach them. Pull could be seriously injured or the shoulder belt all the way out killed. Install a LATCH-type child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint properly using the and tighten the belt behind the anchors, or use the vehicle safety child restraint after the child (Continued) restraint has been installed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Crew Cab 3. If the child restraint { Caution manufacturer's instructions 1. When installing a rear-facing recommend that the top tether child restraint, it may be Do not let the LATCH be attached, attach the top necessary to move the front seat attachments rub against the tether to the top tether forward to properly install per the vehicle’s safety belts. This may anchor (1). Refer to the child child restraint manufacturer damage these parts. If necessary, restraint instructions and the instructions. See Seat move buckled safety belts to following steps: avoid rubbing the LATCH Adjustment on page 3-3 or 3.1. Release and pull the rear attachments. Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. seatback forward to access Do not fold the empty rear seat the top tether anchors (1). 2. For rear outboard seating with a safety belt buckled. This See Rear Seats (Crew Cab) positions, if the head restraint could damage the safety belt or on page 3-7. interferes with the proper the seat. Unbuckle and return the installation of the child restraint, 3.2. Put the child restraint on safety belt to its stowed position, the head restraint may be the seat. before folding the seat. removed. See “Head Restraint/ Headrest Removal and If you need to secure more than one Reinstallation” at the end of this child restraint in the rear seat, see section. Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-35. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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3.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions:
If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using If the position you are using a dual tether, route the has a fixed head restraint tether over the seatback. If the position you are using and you are using a single does not have a head tether, route the tether restraint and you are using around the inboard or a single tether, route the outboard side of the head tether over the seatback. restraint.
If the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a dual GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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tether, route the tether and pull on the seatback to and forth. There should be no around the sides of the make sure it is secured more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of head restraint. properly. movement for proper installation. 4. Attach and tighten the lower Extended Cab with Rear Seats attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint { Warning does not have lower attachments or the desired Never secure a rear-facing or seating position does not have forward-facing child restraint in lower anchors, secure the child the left rear seating position in an restraint with the safety belts extended cab model. This seating and the top tether. Refer to your position is not suitable for child child restraint manufacturer instructions and Securing Child restraint installation. The seat Restraints (Rear Seat) on cushion is too short to properly page 3-53 or Securing Child support a rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint. 3.4. Adjust the top tether to its Restraints (Front Passenger full length and attach the Seat) on page 3-59. A child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or top tether hook to the 5. Tighten the top tether. anchor. Make sure that you crash. 6. Before placing a child in the secure the top tether to the A booster seat can be used in the child restraint, make sure it is top tether anchor and not to left or right rear seating position if the seatback latch. securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the the base of the booster seat fits 3.5. Push rearward on the LATCH path and attempt to on the seat cushion and does not seatback until it locks into move it side to side and back extend past the front edge. If it its upright position. Push does, it should be installed in the (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning Warning (Continued)
right rear seating position using Do not let anyone ride in the front top tether will not be able to be the seat cushion extension. Only passenger seat when a properly tightened. See install a booster seat in either rear rear-facing child restraint is instructions below for how to seating position if it can be installed in the right rear seating properly attach a top tether. properly installed according to the position. To properly fit the child restraint manufacturer’s rear-facing child restraint, the Extended Cab Rear Seat Cushion instructions. front seatback will need to be Extension A rear-facing or forward-facing tilted forward which will not allow a passenger to sit properly in the The vehicle is equipped with a child restraint can be installed in headrest that is used as a seat the right rear seating position front outboard passenger seat. The passenger could be seriously cushion extension for installation of using the seat cushion extension child restraints in the right rear seat. in an extended cab model. Never injured or killed in a sudden stop or crash. install a rear-facing or { Warning forward-facing child restraint in the right rear seating position The right rear seat cushion without the seat cushion { Warning extension is designed to support extension. the weight of a child in a child Do not attach a top tether to the restraint or booster seat. It is loop near the top of the seatback neither designed nor intended to and directly behind the seating support the weight of an adult. position in which the child Use the seat cushion extension restraint is installed in an only when a child restraint or extended cab with rear seats. The booster seat is installed in the (Continued) right rear seating position. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When installing a rear-facing child restraint in the right rear seating position, move the front seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback forward to properly install the child restraint. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4, Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. When a rear-facing child restraint is installed properly, the front passenger seat cannot be used. 1. Always install the seat cushion 2. Press the button for the 3. Insert the headrest posts into the extension in the right rear passenger side headrest at the holes on the front of the seating position when installing top of the seatback and pull up. passenger side seat cushion to a forward-facing or rear-facing install the seat cushion child restraint. Also use the seat extension. The notch on the cushion extension for booster posts should face the passenger seats that extend past the front side of the vehicle. Try to move edge of the seat cushion. the headrest to make sure it is locked in place. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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4. If the child restraint manufacturer at the top of the seatback for the 8. Always reinstall the headrest recommends that the top tether opposite rear seating before the seating position is be attached, adjust the top position (3). used by another occupant. See tether to its full length and attach 5. Attach and tighten the lower “Head Restraint/Headrest the top tether hook to the attachments to the lower Removal and Reinstallation” at anchor. Refer to the child anchors. If the child restraint the end of this section. restraint instructions and the does not have lower following: Extended Cab without Rear attachments, secure the child Seats restraint with the safety belts and the top tether (if appropriate). See Securing Child { Warning Restraints (Rear Seat) on A child in a rear-facing child page 3-53 or Securing Child restraint can be seriously injured Restraints (Front Passenger or killed if the right front Seat) on page 3-59. passenger airbag inflates. This is 6. Tighten the top tether. The child because the back of the restraint instructions will show rear-facing child restraint would you how. be very close to the inflating 7. Before placing a child in the airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint, make sure it is child restraint can be seriously Route the top tether (1) through securely held in place. To check, injured or killed if the right front the loop (2) at the top of the grasp the child restraint at the passenger airbag inflates and the seatback directly behind the LATCH path and attempt to passenger seat is in a forward child restraint and attach the top move it side to side and back position. and forth. There should be no tether hook to the top tether loop (Continued) more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The vehicle has a front outboard 2.1. Route the top tether Warning (Continued) passenger frontal airbag and a according to your child passenger sensing system. The restraint instructions and Even if the passenger sensing passenger sensing system is the following instructions: system has turned off the right designed to turn off the front front passenger frontal airbag, no passenger frontal airbag when an system is fail-safe. No one can infant in a rear-facing infant seat or guarantee that an airbag will not a small child in a forward-facing deploy under some unusual child restraint or booster seat is circumstance, even though it is detected. See “Securing Child turned off. Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)” Since this vehicle does not have later in this section and Passenger Sensing System on page 3-22 for a rear seat that will accommodate important safety information and a rear-facing child restraint, a additional information on installing a If you are using a single rear-facing child restraint should child restraint in the front passenger not be installed in your vehicle, tether, raise the head position. restraint and route the even if the airbag is off. 1. Put the child restraint on the tether under the head See Passenger Sensing System right front passenger seat. restraint and in between the on page 3-22 for additional headrest or head restraint information. 2. If the child restraint posts. manufacturer's instructions recommend that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether hook to the top tether anchor. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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2.2. Attach the top tether hook to the metal wire on the Warning (Continued) lower inboard side of the cab wall directly behind the drive until the head restraints for front passenger seat. all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. 2.3. Tighten the top tether. 3. Before placing a child in the Crew Cab child restraint, make sure it is The rear outboard head restraints If you are using a dual securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the can be removed if they interfere with tether, route the tether the proper installation of the child around the head restraint. LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back restraint. and forth. There should be no To remove the head restraint: more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement for proper installation. Head Restraint/Headrest Removal and Reinstallation
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not (Continued) 1. Partially fold the seat forward. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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2. Press the button on the side of 1. Insert the posts into the holes in the head restraint post at the top the top of the seatback. The of the seatback and pull up on notch on the post should face the head restraint. the driver side of the vehicle. 3. Store the head restraint in the 2. Push the head restraint down. storage compartment under the Pull up on the head restraint to left rear seat cushion. See make sure it is locked in place. Underseat Storage on page 4-2. Extended Cab 4. Always reinstall the head restraint before the seating To remove the headrest: position is used by another occupant. 2. If removing the headrest to To reinstall the head restraint: install a booster seat in the left rear seating position, store the headrest in the left rear seat storage area as shown. See Underseat Storage on page 4-2. Never install a forward-facing or rearward-facing child restraint in the left rear seating position. 3. If removing the headrest to install as a seat cushion 1. Press the button on the side of extension for a forward-facing or the headrest post on the top of rearward-facing child restraint in the seatback and pull up. the right rear seating position, GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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see the instructions in “Securing Replacing LATCH System a Child Restraint with the LATCH Parts After a Crash System” earlier in this section. 4. Always reinstall the headrest { Warning before the seating position is used by another occupant. A crash can damage the LATCH To reinstall the headrest: system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make 2. To reinstall the headrest, insert sure the LATCH system is the posts into the holes in the working properly after a crash, top of the seatback. The notches see your dealer to have the on the posts should face the system inspected and any driver side of the vehicle. necessary replacements made as soon as possible. 3. Push the headrest down. Pull up on the headrest to make sure it is locked in place. If the vehicle has the LATCH system 1. If installed as a seat cushion and it was being used during a extension, first press both crash, new LATCH system parts buttons on the front of the seat may be needed. cushion to remove the headrest. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Warning (Continued) (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be When securing a child restraint in a attached. position is not suitable for child restraint installation. The seat rear seating position, study the If your child restraint or vehicle seat instructions that came with your cushion is too short to properly position does not have the LATCH support a rear-facing or child restraint to make sure it is system, you will be using the safety compatible with this vehicle. forward-facing child restraint. belt to secure the child restraint in A child could be seriously injured this position. Be sure to follow the If your child restraint has the LATCH or killed in a sudden stop or system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child crash. Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-37 for how to child restraint when and as the A booster seat can be used in the install your child restraint using instructions say. left or right rear seating position if LATCH. If you secure a child If you need to install more than one the base of the booster seat fits restraint using a safety belt and it child restraint in the rear seat, be on the seat cushion and does not uses a top tether, see Lower sure to read Where to Put the extend past the front edge. If it Anchors and Tethers for Children Restraint on page 3-35. does, it should be installed in the (LATCH System) on page 3-37 for right rear seating position using top tether anchor locations. Extended Cab the seat cushion extension. Only Do not secure a child restraint in a install a booster seat in either rear position without a top tether anchor { Warning seating position if it can be if a national or local law requires properly installed according to the Never secure a rear-facing or that the top tether be anchored, or if child restraint manufacturer’s the instructions that come with the forward-facing child restraint in instructions. the left rear seating position in an child restraint say that the top strap (Continued) must be anchored. extended cab model. This seating (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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child restraint. Also use the seat Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) cushion extension for booster seats that extend past the front A rear-facing or forward-facing front outboard passenger seat. edge of the seat cushion. child restraint can be installed in The passenger could be seriously the right rear seating position injured or killed in a sudden stop using the seat cushion extension or crash. in an extended cab model. Never install a rear-facing or A booster seat may be used in the forward-facing child restraint in left rear seating position if the base the right rear seating position of the booster seat fits on the seat without the seat cushion cushion and does not extend past extension. the front edge of the seat cushion. If the booster seat extends past the front of the seat cushion, it should be used in the right rear seating { Warning position with the seat cushion Do not let anyone ride in the front extension. 2. Press the button on the passenger seat when a When using the lap-shoulder belt to passenger side headrest and rear-facing child restraint is secure the child restraint in this pull up. installed in the right rear seating position, follow the instructions that position. To properly fit the came with the child restraint and the rear-facing child restraint, the following instructions: front seatback will need to be 1. Always install the seat cushion tilted forward which will not allow extension in the right rear seat a passenger to sit properly in the position when installing a (Continued) forward-facing or rear-facing GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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4. Put the child restraint on 6. Pick up the latch plate, and run the seat. the lap and shoulder portions of When installing a rear-facing the vehicle's safety belt through child restraint, move the front or around the restraint. The child seat all the way forward and tilt restraint instructions will show the seatback forward to properly you how. install the child restraint per the child restraint manufacturer instructions. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. When a rear-facing 3. Insert the headrest posts into the child restraint is installed holes on the front of the properly, the front passenger passenger side seat cushion to seat cannot be used. install the seat cushion 5. If the child restraint manufacturer extension. The notch on the post recommends using a top tether, should face the passenger side adjust the top tether to its full of the vehicle. Try to move the length and attach it to the top headrest to make sure it is tether anchor. Refer to the Tilt the latch plate to adjust the locked in place. instructions that came with the belt if needed. child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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7. Push the latch plate into the 8. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 9. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, could be quickly unbuckled if not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back necessary. into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 6 and 7. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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10. Tighten the top tether. See System) on page 3-37 for additional Anchors and Tethers for Lower Anchors and Tethers for information on installing the Children (LATCH System) on Children (LATCH System) on headrest properly. page 3-37. page 3-37. Crew Cab 3. Put the child restraint on 11. Before placing a child in the the seat. When using the lap-shoulder belt to child restraint, make sure it is 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run securely held in place. To secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that the lap and shoulder portions of check, grasp the child restraint the vehicle's safety belt through at the safety belt path and came with the child restraint and the following instructions: or around the restraint. The child attempt to move it side to side restraint instructions will show and back and forth. When the 1. If the head restraint interferes you how. child restraint is properly with the proper installation of the installed, there should be no child restraint, the head restraint more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of may be removed. See “Head movement. Restraint/Headrest Removal and To remove the child restraint, Reinstallation” under Lower unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt Anchors and Tethers for and let it return to the stowed Children (LATCH System) on position. If the top tether is attached page 3-37. to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer Reinstall the headrest in the recommends using a top tether, seatback before the seating position adjust the top tether to its full is used. See “Head Restraint/ length and attach it to the top Headrest Removal and tether anchor. Refer to the Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors instructions that came with the 5. Push the latch plate into the and Tethers for Children (LATCH child restraint and see Lower buckle until it clicks. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Position the release button on 8. Tighten the top tether. See the buckle so that the safety belt Lower Anchors and Tethers for could be quickly unbuckled if Children (LATCH System) on necessary. page 3-37. 9. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, 7. To tighten the belt, push down there should be no more than on the child restraint, pull the 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. shoulder portion of the belt to To remove the child restraint, tighten the lap portion of the belt, unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and feed the shoulder belt back and let it return to the stowed 6. Pull the shoulder belt all the way into the retractor. When installing position. If the top tether is attached out of the retractor to set the a forward-facing child restraint, it to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. lock. When the retractor lock is may be helpful to use your knee If the head restraint was removed, set, the belt can be tightened but to push down on the child reinstall it before the seating not pulled out of the retractor. restraint as you tighten the belt. position is used. See “Head Try to pull the belt out of the Restraint/Headrest Removal and retractor to make sure the Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors retractor is locked. If the and Tethers for Children (LATCH retractor is not locked, repeat System) on page 3-37 for additional Steps 6 and 7. information on installing the head restraint properly. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Securing Child Restraints { Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints seat is a safer place to secure a restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag forward-facing child restraint. See or killed if the front outboard is off. If you secure a Where to Put the Restraint on passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in page 3-35. This is because the back of the the front seat, always move the rear-facing child restraint would front passenger seat as far back In addition, the vehicle has a be very close to the inflating as it will go. It is better to secure passenger sensing system which is airbag. A child in a forward-facing the child restraint in a rear seat. designed to turn off the front child restraint can be seriously outboard passenger's frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System under certain conditions. See injured or killed if the front on page 3-22 for additional Passenger Sensing System on outboard passenger frontal airbag information. page 3-22 and Passenger Airbag inflates and the passenger seat is Status Indicator on page 5-14 for in a forward position. If the vehicle does not have a rear more information, including Even if the passenger sensing important safety information. seat that will accommodate a system has turned off the front rear-facing child restraint, a Never put a rear-facing child seat in outboard passenger frontal rear-facing child restraint should not the front. This is because the risk to airbag, no system is fail-safe. No be installed in your vehicle, even if the rear-facing child is so great, one can guarantee that an airbag the airbag is off. if the airbag deploys. will not deploy under some If a child restraint uses a top tether, unusual circumstance, even see Lower Anchors and Tethers for though it is turned off. Children (LATCH System) on (Continued) page 3-37 for top tether anchor locations. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Do not secure a child seat in a when you start the vehicle. See position without a top tether anchor Passenger Airbag Status if a national or local law requires Indicator on page 5-14. that the top tether be anchored, or if 2. Put the child restraint on the instructions that come with the the seat. child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of In Canada, the law requires that the vehicle's safety belt through forward-facing child restraints have or around the restraint. The child a top tether, and that the tether be restraint instructions will show attached. you how. When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this 4. Push the latch plate into the position, follow the instructions that buckle until it clicks. came with the child restraint and the Position the release button on following instructions: the buckle so that the safety belt 1. Move the seat as far back as it could be quickly unbuckled will go before securing the if necessary. forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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8. Tighten the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-37. 9. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 7. To tighten the belt, push down there should be no more than out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to If the airbag is off, the off indicator set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, on the passenger airbag status not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back indicator will come on and stay on 6. If the vehicle does not have a into the retractor. When installing when the vehicle is started. If a child rear seat and the child restraint a forward-facing child restraint, it restraint has been installed and on manufacturer recommends using may be helpful to use your knee indicator is lit, see “If the On a top tether anchor, attach the to push down on the child Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint” top tether to the top tether restraint as you tighten the belt. under Passenger Sensing System anchor. Refer to the instructions Try to pull the belt out of the on page 3-22. that came with the child restraint retractor to make sure the and to Lower Anchors and retractor is locked. If the Tethers for Children (LATCH retractor is not locked, repeat System) on page 3-37. Steps 5 and 7. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Storage 4-1
Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Crew Cab Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Glove Box ...... 4-1 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Sunglasses Storage ...... 4-2 objects in storage compartments. Underseat Storage ...... 4-2 In a crash, these objects may Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 cause the cover to open and could result in injury.
Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. If equipped, pull the armrest to lower. There are two cupholders in the armrest. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
4-2 Storage
Sunglasses Storage Underseat Storage Center Console Storage
Extended Cab Shown, Crew Model If equipped, sunglasses storage is Similar There is storage under the armrest on the overhead console. Press on in the center console. Press the the cover and release to access. If equipped, there is storage under button and lift. There may be a USB the rear seat. Pull the release strap port inside. See the infotainment or lever and then raise the seat manual. cushion. Pull the strap or lever again to lower the cushion. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-13 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-24 Instruments and Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-14 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-24 Controls Passenger Airbag Status Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-24 Indicator ...... 5-14 Cruise Control Light ...... 5-24 Charging System Light ...... 5-15 Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Controls Malfunction Cluster) ...... 5-25 Indicator Lamp ...... 5-15 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Information Displays Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Brake System Warning Light ...... 5-18 Driver Information Center Horn ...... 5-3 (DIC) (Base Level) ...... 5-25 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...... 5-19 Driver Information Center Compass ...... 5-4 (DIC) (Uplevel) ...... 5-28 Clock ...... 5-4 Up-Shift Light (Manual Power Outlets ...... 5-5 Transmission) ...... 5-19 Vehicle Messages Tow/Haul Mode Light ...... 5-20 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-31 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Hill Descent Control Light . . . . 5-20 Battery Voltage and Charging Indicators Lane Departure Warning Messages ...... 5-32 Warning Lights, Gauges, and (LDW) Light ...... 5-20 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-32 Indicators ...... 5-7 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-20 Compass Messages ...... 5-33 Instrument Cluster (Base Traction Off Light ...... 5-21 ® Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-33 Level) ...... 5-8 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-21 Engine Cooling System Instrument Cluster Traction Control System ® Messages ...... 5-33 (Uplevel) ...... 5-9 (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-21 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-34 Speedometer ...... 5-11 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-22 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-34 Odometer ...... 5-11 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-22 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-35 Trip Odometer ...... 5-11 Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-35 Tachometer ...... 5-11 Level) ...... 5-23 Lamp Messages ...... 5-35 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-12 Low Fuel Warning Light Object Detection System Engine Coolant Temperature (Uplevel) ...... 5-23 Messages ...... 5-35 Gauge ...... 5-12 Security Light ...... 5-23 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Ride Control System Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Messages ...... 5-36 Wheel Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-36 Security Messages ...... 5-36 Steering Wheel Steering System Adjustment Messages ...... 5-37 Tire Messages ...... 5-37 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-38 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-39 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-39 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-40
1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. To adjust the steering wheel: 3. Pull or push the steering wheel 1. Pull the lever down. closer or away from you. 2. Move the steering wheel up 4. Pull the lever up to lock the or down. steering wheel in place. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the Do not adjust the steering wheel steering wheel in place. while driving. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Steering Wheel Controls LO: Use for slow wipes. wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had If equipped, the infotainment system been activated. See Washer Fluid can be operated by using the on page 10-20 for information on steering wheel controls. See filling the windshield washer fluid "Steering Wheel Controls" in the reservoir. infotainment manual. { Horn Warning In freezing weather, do not use To sound the horn, press a on the INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move the washer until the windshield is steering wheel. the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band warmed. Otherwise the washer Windshield Wiper/Washer up for more frequent wipes or down fluid can form ice on the for less frequent wipes. windshield, blocking your vision. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. Clear snow and ice from the wiper 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly blades and windshield before using move the wiper lever down. For them. If frozen to the windshield, several wipes, hold the wiper carefully loosen or thaw them. lever down. Damaged blades should be n L (Windshield Washer): Pull replaced. See Wiper Blade The windshield wiper/washer lever the windshield wiper lever toward Replacement on page 10-28. is on the right side of the steering you to spray windshield washer fluid column. With the ignition in ACC/ Heavy snow or ice can overload the and activate the wipers. The wipers wiper motor. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move will continue until the lever is the windshield wiper lever to select released or the maximum wash time the wiper speed. is reached. When the windshield HI: Use for fast wipes. wiper lever is released, additional GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Wiper Parking The compass system is designed to 4. Press the MENU knob to go to If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ operate for a certain number of the next value. After the last OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI, miles or degrees of turn before value is selected, the system will or INT, they will immediately stop. needing a signal from the GPS update and return to the Settings satellites. When the compass menu. Press o BACK to go to If the windshield wiper lever is then display shows CAL, drive the the last menu and save the moved to off before the driver door vehicle for a short distance in an changes. is opened or within 10 minutes, the open area where it can receive a wipers will restart and move to the GPS signal. The compass system Auto Set requires an OnStar base of the windshield. will automatically determine when a subscription. If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ GPS signal is restored and provide If auto timing is set, the time OFF while the wipers are performing a heading again. See Compass displayed on the clock may not wipes due to windshield washing, Messages on page 5-33 for the update immediately when driving the wipers continue to run until they messages that may be displayed for into a new time zone. the compass. reach the base of the windshield. To set the clock display: Compass Clock 1. Select SETTINGS from the Home Page, then select Time The vehicle may have a compass Setting the Time and Date with and Date. display on the Driver Information Faceplate Controls 2. Select Clock Display. Center (DIC). The compass receives To set the time or date: its heading and other information 3. Turn the MENU knob to Off from the Global Positioning 1. Select SETTINGS from the or On. System (GPS) antenna, Home Page, then select Time 4. Press the MENU knob to select. StabiliTrak®, and vehicle speed and Date. information. 2. Select the desired function. Press o BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes. 3. Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease the value. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Setting the Time and Date with To set the date: Power Outlets Touchscreen Controls 1. Press the SETTINGS screen Accessory power outlets can be To set the time: button from the Home Page, used to plug in electrical equipment, then press Time and Date. 1. Press the SETTINGS screen such as a cell phone, MP3 button from the Home Page, 2. Press Set Date and press « or player, etc. then press Time and Date. ª to increase or decrease The vehicle may have accessory month, day, or year. power outlets: 2. Press Set Time and press « or ª to increase or decrease 3. Press the } screen button to go . On the center stack below the hours, minutes, and AM or PM. back to the previous menu. climate control system, Press 12 24 Hr for 12 or if equipped. – To set the clock display: 24 hour clock. . On the center floor console, } 1. Press the SETTINGS screen if equipped. 3. Press the screen button to go button and press Time and Date. back to the previous menu. . On the rear of the center storage 2. Press Clock Display and press console. Auto Set requires an OnStar OFF or ON to turn the clock subscription. display off or on. Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use. If auto timing is set, the time 3. Press the } screen button to go displayed on the clock may not back to the previous menu. update immediately when driving into a new time zone. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
5-6 Instruments and Controls
When adding electrical equipment, { Warning { Caution be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the Leaving electrical equipment the equipment. See Add-On outlets. Do not leave electrical plugged in for an extended period Electrical Equipment on page 9-66. equipment plugged in when the of time while the vehicle is off will vehicle is not in use because the drain the battery. Always unplug { Caution vehicle could catch fire and cause electrical equipment when not in injury or death. use and do not plug in equipment Hanging heavy equipment from that exceeds the maximum the power outlet can cause 15 amp rating. damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power Certain power accessory plugs may outlets are designed for not be compatible with the accessory power plugs only, such accessory power outlet and could as cell phone charge cords. overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators to indicate they are working. check the section that explains what Warning lights and gauges can Gauges can indicate when there to do. Waiting to do repairs can be signal that something is wrong could be a problem with a vehicle costly and even dangerous. before it becomes serious enough function. Often gauges and warning to cause an expensive repair or lights work together to indicate a replacement. Paying attention to the problem with the vehicle. warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
5-8 Instruments and Controls
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
English Shown, Metric Similar GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
English Shown, Metric Similar GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
5-10 Instruments and Controls
Cluster Menu . Info app. This is where you can Phone view the selected Driver There is an interactive display area Information Center (DIC) Press V to select the Phone app, in the center of the instrument displays. See Driver Information then press to enter the Phone cluster. p Center (DIC) (Base Level) on menu. In the Phone menu, if there is page 5-25 or Driver Information no active phone call, view recent Center (DIC) (Uplevel) on calls, scroll through contacts, page 5-28. or select from the favorites. If there . Audio is an active call, mute or unmute the phone or switch to handset or . Phone handsfree operation. . Navigation Navigation . Settings Press V to select the Navigation Audio app, then press p to enter the In the main view of the Audio app, Navigation menu. If there is no press w or x to scroll through active route, you can resume the last route and turn the voice Use the right steering wheel control radio stations or move to the next/ previous track of a CD/USB/ prompts on/off. If there is an active to open and scroll through the V different items and displays. Bluetooth device that is connected route, press to cancel route to the vehicle. Press V to select the guidance or turn the voice prompts Press to access the cluster o Audio app, then press p to enter on/off. applications. Use w or x to scroll the Audio menu. In the Audio menu Settings through the list of available browse for music, select from the applications. Not all applications will favorites, or change the audio Press V to select the Settings app. be available on all vehicles. source. Use w or x to scroll through the items in the Settings menu. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Units: Press p while Units is Speedometer Tachometer displayed to enter the Units menu. The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine Choose U.S. or metric units by vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per pressing V while the desired item is per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). highlighted. hour (mph). Info Pages: Press p while Info { Caution Pages is displayed to enter the Info Odometer If the engine is operated with the Pages menu and select the items to The odometer shows how far the rpm s in the warning area at the be displayed in the Info app. See vehicle has been driven, in either ’ Driver Information Center (DIC) kilometers or miles. high end of the tachometer, the (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Driver vehicle could be damaged, and Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) Trip Odometer the damage would not be covered on page 5-28. by the vehicle warranty. Do not The trip odometer shows how far operate the engine with the rpm’s Speed Warning: The Speed the vehicle has been driven since in the warning area. Warning display allows the driver to the trip odometer was last reset. set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information press when Speed Warning is p Center (DIC). See Driver displayed. Press w or x to adjust Information Center (DIC) (Base the value. Press V to set the speed. Level) on page 5-25 or Driver Once the speed is set, this feature Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) can be turned off by pressing V on page 5-28. while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed with a chime. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
5-12 Instruments and Controls
Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge takes a few seconds gauge indicates about how much to stabilize after the ignition is fuel is left in the tank. turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is An arrow on the fuel gauge turned off. indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Engine Coolant When the indicator nears empty, the Temperature Gauge low fuel light comes on. There is a small amount of fuel left, but the fuel tank should be filled soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: Metric . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge indicated the tank was Metric half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. English GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger There is a driver safety belt airbag status indicator. See reminder light on the instrument Passenger Sensing System on cluster. page 3-22.
English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. When the vehicle is started, this When the vehicle is started, this If the pointer moves toward the light flashes and a chime may come light flashes and a chime may come warning area at the high end of the on to remind the driver to fasten on to remind passengers to fasten gauge, the engine is too hot. their safety belt. Then the light stays their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. on solid until the belt is buckled. This reading indicates the same This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times if thing as the warning light. It means times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes that the engine coolant has becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is overheated. If the vehicle has been vehicle is moving. moving. operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is vehicle, and turn off the engine as neither the light nor the chime buckled, neither the chime nor the soon as possible. See Engine comes on. light comes on. Overheating on page 10-18. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
5-14 Instruments and Controls
The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Passenger Airbag Status reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does Indicator such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed The vehicle has a passenger grocery bag, laptop, or other immediately. sensing system. See Passenger electronic device. To turn off the Sensing System on page 3-22 for reminder light and/or chime, remove { Warning important safety information. The the object from the seat or buckle overhead console has a passenger the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays airbag status indicator. on after the vehicle is started or Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a the airbag sensor(s), passenger crash, or they could even inflate sensing system, the pretensioners, without a crash. To help avoid United States the airbag modules, the wiring, and injury, have the vehicle serviced the crash sensing and diagnostic right away. module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System If there is a problem with the airbag on page 3-16. system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on Canada page 5-36. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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as a system check. Then, after a check to show the light is working. several more seconds, the status { Warning It should go out when the engine is indicator will light either ON or OFF, started. or either the on or off symbol, to let If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means If the light stays on or comes on you know the status of the front while driving, there may be a outboard passenger frontal airbag. that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help problem with the electrical charging If the word ON or the on symbol is avoid injury to yourself or others, system. Have it checked by your lit on the passenger airbag status have the vehicle serviced right dealer. Driving while this light is on indicator, it means that the front could drain the battery. away. See Airbag Readiness outboard passenger frontal airbag is Light on page 5-14 for more When this light comes on, the Driver allowed to inflate. information, including important Information Center (DIC) also If the word OFF or the off symbol is safety information. displays a message. lit on the airbag status indicator, it See Battery Voltage and Charging means that the passenger sensing Messages on page 5-32. system has turned off the front Charging System Light outboard passenger frontal airbag. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off If, after several seconds, both status all accessories, such as the radio indicator lights remain on, or if there and air conditioner. are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See Malfunction your dealer for service. Indicator Lamp The charging system light comes on A computer system called OBD II briefly when the ignition is turned (On-Board Diagnostics-Second on, but the engine is not running, as Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator lamp comes { Caution Caution (Continued) on when the vehicle is placed in ON/RUN, as a check to show it is If the vehicle is continually driven could lead to costly repairs not working. If it does not, have the with this light on, the emission covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicle serviced by your dealer. See controls might not work as well, This could also result in a failure Ignition Positions on page 9-22. the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on could lead to costly repairs that page 10-3. might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition If the malfunction indicator lamp { Caution has been detected. A misfire comes on while the engine is increases vehicle emissions and running, this indicates that the OBD Modifications made to the engine, could damage the emission control II system has detected a problem transmission, exhaust, intake, system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and diagnosis and service might be or fuel system of the vehicle or and service might be required. required. the replacement of the original To prevent more serious damage to Malfunctions often are indicated by tires with other than those of the the vehicle: the system before any problem is same Tire Performance Criteria apparent. Being aware of the light (TPC) can affect the vehicle's . Reduce vehicle speed. can prevent more serious damage emission controls and can cause . Avoid hard accelerations. to the vehicle. This system also this light to come on. . Avoid steep uphill grades. assists the service technician in Modifications to these systems correctly diagnosing any malfunction. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap Emissions Inspection and amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn the Maintenance Programs soon as it is possible. light off. Depending on where you live, your If the light continues to flash, find a . Check that good quality fuel is vehicle may be required to safe place to stop and park the used. Poor fuel quality causes participate in an emission control vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at the engine not to run as system inspection and maintenance least 10 seconds, and restart the efficiently as designed and may program. For the inspection, the engine. If the light is still flashing, cause stalling after start-up, emission system test equipment will follow the previous steps and see stalling when the vehicle is likely connect to the vehicle's Data your dealer for service as soon as changed into gear, misfiring, Link Connector (DLC). possible. hesitation on acceleration, Light On Steady: An emission or stumbling on acceleration. control system malfunction has These conditions might go away been detected on the vehicle. once the engine is warmed up. Diagnosis and service might be If one or more of these conditions required. occurs, change the fuel brand used. The following may correct an It may require at least one full tank emission control system of the proper fuel to turn the light off. The DLC is under the instrument malfunction: See Fuel on page 9-53. panel to the left of the steering . Check that the fuel cap is fully If none of the above have made the wheel. See your dealer if assistance installed. See Filling the Tank on light turn off, your dealer can check is needed. page 9-55. The diagnostic the vehicle. The dealer has the The vehicle may not pass system can determine if the fuel proper test equipment and inspection if: cap has been left off or diagnostic tools to fix any improperly installed. A loose or . The malfunction indicator lamp is mechanical or electrical problems on with the engine running, or if missing fuel cap allows fuel to that might have developed. evaporate into the atmosphere. the light does not come on when GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake while the engine is off. See your system warning light also comes on dealer for assistance in verifying Light when the parking brake is set. The proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists light stays on if the parking brake malfunction indicator lamp. of two hydraulic circuits. If one does not fully release. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully . The OBD II (On-Board circuit is not working, the remaining Diagnostics) system determines circuit can still work to stop the released, it means the vehicle has a that critical emission control vehicle. For normal braking brake problem. systems have not been performance, both circuits need to If the light comes on while driving, completely diagnosed. The be working. pull off the road and stop carefully. vehicle would be considered not If the warning light comes on, there The pedal might be harder to push, ready for inspection. This can is a brake problem. Have the brake or the pedal can go closer to the happen if the 12-volt battery has system inspected right away. floor. It may take longer to stop. recently been replaced or run If the light is still on, have the down. The diagnostic system is vehicle towed for service. See designed to evaluate critical Towing the Vehicle on page 10-78. emission control systems during normal driving. This can take { Warning several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the Metric English The brake system might not be vehicle still does not pass the working properly if the brake inspection for lack of OBD II This light should come on briefly system warning light is on. system readiness, your dealer when the engine is started. If it does Driving with the brake system can prepare the vehicle for not come on then, have it fixed so it warning light on can lead to a inspection. will be ready to warn if there is a crash. If the light is still on after problem. the vehicle has been pulled off (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If the light comes on while driving, Up-Shift Light (Manual Warning (Continued) stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start Transmission) the road and carefully stopped, the engine again to reset the have the vehicle towed for system. If the ABS light stays on, service. or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may Antilock Brake System also sound when the light comes on steady. (ABS) Warning Light If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but This light comes on when an the antilock brakes are not up-shift is recommended for best functioning. fuel economy. The number displayed with the arrow indicates If both the ABS and the brake the recommended gear. system warning light are on, the vehicle's antilock brakes are not This light comes on briefly when the functioning and there is a problem engine is started. with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if See Brake System Warning Light on there is a problem. page 5-18 and Brake System Messages on page 5-32. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Tow/Haul Mode Light See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on Vehicle Ahead Indicator page 9-44. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
For vehicles with the Tow/Haul If equipped, this indicator will Mode feature, this light comes on display green when a vehicle is when the Tow/Haul Mode has been detected ahead and amber when activated. you are following a vehicle ahead See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34. If equipped, this light comes on much too closely. briefly while starting the vehicle. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Hill Descent Control Light If it does not come on, have the System on page 9-48. vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction. If equipped, the Hill Descent Control light comes on when the system is See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ready for use. When the light on page 9-52. flashes, the system is active. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Traction Off Light StabiliTrak® OFF Light Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your engine is started. dealer. If the system is working dealer. If the light does not come on, have normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the turns off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. StabiliTrak system is turned off. If the system is working normally, The traction off light comes on when If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction the indicator light turns off. the Traction Control System (TCS) Control System (TCS) is also off. has been turned off by pressing and If the light is on and not flashing, the If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak the system does not assist in button. system have been disabled. A DIC controlling the vehicle. Turn on the message may display. Check the This light and the StabiliTrak OFF TCS and the StabiliTrak systems DIC messages to determine which light come on when StabiliTrak is and the warning light turns off. feature(s) is no longer functioning turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic and whether the vehicle requires If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Stability Control on page 9-42. service. limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-42. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If the indicator/warning light is on A Driver Information Center (DIC) and flashing, the TCS and/or the tire pressure message may also Caution (Continued) StabiliTrak system is actively display. See Tire Messages on working. page 5-37. Stop as soon as oil low can also damage the possible, and inflate the tires to the engine. The repairs would not be See Traction Control/Electronic covered by the vehicle warranty. Stability Control on page 9-42. pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Check the oil level as soon as Tire Pressure on page 10-48. possible. Add oil if required, but if Tire Pressure Light the oil level is within the operating When the Light Flashes First and range and the oil pressure is still Then Is On Steady low, have the vehicle serviced. If the light flashes for about a minute Always follow the maintenance and then stays on, there may be a schedule for changing engine oil. problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure See Tire Pressure Monitor Monitor System (TPMS), this light Operation on page 10-51. comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information Engine Oil Pressure Light about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady { Caution This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not This indicates that one or more of Lack of proper engine oil come on, have the vehicle serviced the tires are significantly maintenance can damage the by your dealer. underinflated. engine. Driving with the engine If the light comes on and stays on, it (Continued) means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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could be low on oil and might have The low fuel warning light comes on Security Light some other system problem. See and a chime sounds when the your dealer. vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the Low Fuel Warning Light fuel tank. (Base Level) Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel) The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine This light is near the fuel gauge and does not start, there could be a comes on briefly when the ignition is problem with the theft-deterrent turned on as a check to show it is system. See Immobilizer Operation English Shown working. on page 2-12. This light comes on for a few It also comes on when the fuel tank seconds when the ignition is turned is low on fuel. The light turns off on as a check to indicate it is when fuel is added. If it does not, working. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced. have it fixed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white high-beam headlamps are in use. when the cruise control is on and See Headlamp High/Low-Beam ready, and turns green when the Changer on page 6-2. cruise control is set and active. The light goes out when the cruise This light comes on when the control is turned off. See Cruise Front Fog Lamp Light exterior lamps are in use. See Control on page 9-45. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.
The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Information Displays DIC Buttons Cluster) Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press Messages on page 5-31. All and hold to clear, the menu item This light comes on when a door is messages appear in the DIC display displayed. open or not securely latched. Before in the center of the instrument driving, check that all doors are 2. : Use the band to scroll cluster. w x properly closed. through the items in each menu. DIC Operation and Displays 3. MENU: Press to display the Trip/ The DIC has different displays Fuel Menu, the Vehicle which can be accessed by using the Information Menu, and the ECO DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. Menu. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded Timer: To start the timer, press since the last time this menu item SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. Press MENU on the turn signal was reset. This number reflects only The display will show the amount of lever until the TRIP menu displays. the approximate average fuel time that has passed since the timer Use w x to scroll through the economy that the vehicle has right was last reset, not including time the menu items. Not all items are now, and will change as driving ignition is off. Time will continue to available on every vehicle. The conditions change. Reset the be counted as long as the ignition is following is a list of all possible average consumption by pressing on, even if another display is being menu items: SET/CLR when it is displayed. shown on the DIC. The timer will Digital Speed: Displays how fast Fuel Range: Displays the record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, the vehicle is moving in either approximate distance the vehicle and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles can be driven without refueling. The which the display will return to zero. per hour (mph). The speedometer fuel range estimate is based on an To stop the timer, press SET/CLR cannot be reset. average of the vehicle's fuel briefly while Timer is displayed. To economy over recent driving history reset the timer to zero, press and Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel hold SET/CLR. Economy: Displays the current and the amount of fuel remaining in distance traveled, in either the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be Navigation: Used for the OnStar kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from reset. Turn-by-Turn guidance. See OnStar the last reset for the trip odometer. Average Vehicle Speed: Displays Overview on page 14-1. The trip odometer can be reset to the average vehicle speed of the Blank Display: Displays no zero by pressing and holding the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) information. SET/CLR button while the trip or miles per hour (mph). This odometer display is showing. average is based on the various Also displays the approximate vehicle speeds recorded since the average liters per 100 kilometers last reset. Reset the average speed (L/100 km) or miles per gallon by pressing SET/CLR when it is (mpg). This number is based on the displayed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Vehicle Information Menu The Oil Life display must be reset Battery Voltage: Displays the (VEHICLE) Items after each oil change. Do not reset current battery voltage, if equipped. the Oil Life display accidentally at Battery voltage changes are normal Press MENU on the turn signal any time other than when the oil has while driving. See Charging System lever until the VEHICLE menu is just been changed. It cannot be Light on page 5-15. If there is a displayed. Use w x to scroll reset accurately until the next oil problem with the battery charging through the menu items. Not all change. To reset the engine oil life system, the DIC will display a items are available on every vehicle. system, see Engine Oil Life System message. See Battery Voltage and The following is a list of all possible on page 10-10. Charging Messages on page 5-32. menu items: Oil Pressure: Oil pressure is Engine Hours: Shows the total Remaining Oil Life: Displays an displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) number of hours the engine has run. estimate of the oil's remaining useful or in pounds per square inch (psi). Transmission Fluid life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Tire Pressure: Displays a vehicle Temperature: Shows the displayed, that means 99% of the with the approximate pressures of temperature of the automatic current oil life remains. all four tires. Tire pressure is transmission fluid in either degrees When the remaining oil life is low, displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) Celsius (°C) or degrees the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON or in pounds per square inch (psi). Fahrenheit (°F). message will appear on the display. See Tire Pressure Monitor System See Engine Oil Messages on on page 10-50 and Tire Pressure Units: Move w x to change page 5-34. The oil should be Monitor Operation on page 10-51. between Metric or US when the Unit changed as soon as possible. See display is active. Press SET/CLR to Engine Oil on page 10-8. In addition confirm the setting. This will change to the engine oil life system the displays on the DIC to the type monitoring the oil life, additional of measurements you select. maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) When viewing best AFE, a several Items second press and hold of SET/CLR will reset the best value. The best This menu is only available on some value will show “---“ until the vehicles. Press MENU on the turn selected distance has been signal lever until the ECO menu is traveled. displayed. Use to scroll w x The display provides feedback on through the menu items. Not all how current driving behavior in the items are available on every vehicle. bar graph affects the running The following is a list of all possible average in the top display and how menu items: well recent driving compares to the Best Average Fuel Economy: The best that has been achieved. bottom displays the best average fuel economy (AFE) that is achieved Driver Information Center w or x : Press to move up or for a selected distance. The top (DIC) (Uplevel) down in a list. displays a running average of fuel o or p : Press to move between economy for the most recently The DIC displays are shown in the the interactive display zones in the traveled selected distance. The center of the instrument cluster in cluster. center bar graph displays the the Info app. See Instrument Cluster instantaneous fuel economy. (Uplevel) on page 5-9 or Instrument V (Set/Reset): Press to open a Quickly press the SET/CLR button Cluster (Base Level) on page 5-8. menu or select a menu item. Press to change the settings for the The displays show the status of and hold to reset values on certain distance options. many vehicle systems. The controls screens. for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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DIC Info Page Options DIC Info Pages that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions The info pages on the DIC can be The following is the list of all change. turned on or off through the possible DIC info page displays. Settings menu. Some may not be available for your Press and hold V while this display particular vehicle. Some items may is active to reset the trip odometer 1. Press to access the cluster o not be turned on by default but can and the average fuel economy. Trip applications. be turned on through the Settings A and Trip B can also be reset by 2. Press w or x to scroll to the app. See “DIC Info Page Options” pressing and choosing reset. earlier in this section. p Settings application. Fuel Range: Shows the Speed: Shows the vehicle speed in V approximate distance the vehicle 3. Press to enter the either kilometers per hour (km/h) or can be driven without refueling. Settings menu. miles per hour (mph). LOW will be displayed when the 4. Scroll to Info Pages and Trip A or Trip B: Shows the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel press p. current distance traveled, in either range estimate is based on an kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since average of the vehicle's fuel 5. Press w or x to move through the trip odometer was last reset. economy over recent driving history the list of possible information and the amount of fuel remaining in displays. This also shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers the fuel tank. 6. Press V while an item is (L/100 km) or miles per Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the highlighted to select or deselect gallon (mpg). This number is oil's remaining useful life. that item. When an item is calculated based on the number of If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is selected, a checkmark will L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the displayed, that means 99% of the appear next to it. last time this menu item was reset. current oil life remains. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Shows the last reset. Reset the average speed the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four by pressing SET/CLR when it is message will appear on the display. tires. Tire pressure is displayed in displayed. See Engine Oil Messages on either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds Fuel Economy: The center page 5-34. The oil should be per square inch (psi). If the pressure displays the approximate changed as soon as possible. See is low, the value for that tire is instantaneous fuel economy as a Engine Oil on page 10-8. In addition shown in amber. See Tire Pressure number and bar graph. Displayed to the engine oil life system Monitor System on page 10-50 and above the bar graph is a running monitoring the oil life, additional Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on average of fuel economy for the maintenance is recommended in the page 10-51. most recently traveled selected Maintenance Schedule. See Instantaneous Fuel Economy: distance. Displayed below the bar Maintenance Schedule on Displays the current fuel economy in graph is the best average fuel page 11-2. liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) economy that has been achieved for The Oil Life display must be reset or miles per gallon (mpg). This the selected distance. The selected after each oil change. It will not number reflects only the distance is displayed at the top of reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil approximate fuel economy that the the page as “last xxx mi/km.” Life display at any time other than vehicle has right now and changes when the oil has just been changed. frequently as driving conditions Press p to select the distance or It cannot be reset accurately until change. This display cannot be reset best value. Use w and x to the next oil change. To reset the reset. choose the distance and press V. engine oil life system, press and Average Vehicle Speed: Displays Press w and x to select “Reset hold V for several seconds while the average vehicle speed of the Best Score.” Press V to reset the the Oil Life display is active. See vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) best average fuel economy. After Engine Oil Life System on or miles per hour (mph). This reset, the best value displays -,- page 10-10. average is based on the various “ ” until the selected distance has been vehicle speeds recorded since the traveled. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The display provides information on Battery Voltage: Displays the Vehicle Messages how current driving behavior affects current battery voltage, if equipped. the running average and how well Battery voltage changes are normal Messages displayed on the DIC recent driving compares to the best while driving. See Charging System indicate the status of the vehicle or that has been achieved for the Light on page 5-15. If there is a some action that may be needed to selected distance. problem with the battery charging correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the Timer: This display can be used as system, the DIC will display a V message. See Battery Voltage and other. a timer. To start the timer, press Charging Messages on page 5-32. while this display is active. The The messages that do not require display will show the amount of time Oil Pressure: Oil pressure is immediate action can be that has passed since the timer was displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) acknowledged and cleared by or in pounds per square inch (psi). V last reset. To stop the timer, press V pressing SET/CLR or . The briefly while this display is active Engine Hours: Shows the total messages that require immediate and the timer is running. To reset number of hours the engine has run. action cannot be cleared until that V action is performed. All messages the timer to zero, press and hold Transmission Fluid should be taken seriously and while this display is active, or Temperature: Shows the clearing the messages does not press p and select reset. temperature of the automatic correct the problem. transmission fluid in either degrees Speed Limit: Shows sign Celsius (°C) or degrees The following are some of the information, which comes from a Fahrenheit (°F). vehicle messages that may be roadway database in the onboard displayed depending on your navigation, if equipped. Blank Page: Shows no vehicle content. information. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START displays if there is a problem with This message is displayed when the VEHICLE the battery charging system. Under brake fluid level is low; see Brake Fluid on page 10-21. When the vehicle’s battery is certain conditions, the charging severely discharged, this message system light may also turn on in the HILL START ASSIST ACTIVE will display and four chimes will instrument cluster. See Charging sound. Start the vehicle System Light on page 5-15. Driving This message is displayed when the immediately. If the vehicle is not with this problem could drain the vehicle is stopped on a grade started and the battery continues to battery. Turn off all unnecessary sufficient to activate HSA. HSA discharge, the climate controls, accessories. Have the electrical holds the braking pressure for a heated seats, and audio systems system checked as soon as maximum of two seconds to ensure will shut off and the vehicle may possible. See your dealer. that there is no rolling, which will assist the driver to transition require a jump start. These systems TRANSPORT MODE ON will function again after the vehicle between releasing the brake pedal is started. This message is displayed when the and accelerating to drive off while vehicle is in transport mode. Some on the grade. The brakes will BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in automatically release when the This message displays when the this mode, including Remote accelerator pedal is applied within battery voltage drops below Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, the two-second window. See Hill expected levels and features are and the vehicle alarm system. Take Start Assist (HSA) on page 9-42. disabled. Turn off all unnecessary the vehicle to your dealer for service RELEASE PARKING BRAKE accessory features. to turn transport mode off. This message is displayed as a reminder that the parking brake is on. Release it before you attempt to drive. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST obstructions, and close the door normal, the air conditioning again. Check to see if the message compressor turns back on. You can This message may be displayed still appears on the DIC. continue to drive your vehicle. when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When HOOD OPEN If this message continues to appear, this message is displayed, the brake have the system repaired by your boost assist motor may be heard This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid operating and you might notice may sound if the hood is not fully damage to the engine. pulsation in the brake pedal. This is closed. Stop and turn off the normal under these conditions. Take vehicle, check the hood for ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE the vehicle to your dealer for obstructions, and close the hood ENGINE again. Check to see if the message service. This message displays when the still appears on the DIC. engine coolant temperature is too Compass Messages hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to Engine Cooling System idle until it cools down. See Engine Dashes may be displayed if the Messages Coolant Temperature Gauge on vehicle temporarily loses page 5-12. communication with the Global AIR CONDITIONING OFF Positioning System (GPS). When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode This message displays when the to prevent damage to the engine or Door Ajar Messages engine coolant becomes hotter than transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode the normal operating temperature. on page 9-34. DOOR OPEN See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5-12. To avoid ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP This message displays and a chime added strain on a hot engine, the air ENGINE may sound if a door is not fully conditioning compressor This message displays and a chime closed. Stop and turn off the automatically turns off. When the may sound if the engine cooling vehicle, check the door for coolant temperature returns to system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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and turn off the vehicle as soon as it message remains on, take the Engine Power Messages is safe to do so to avoid severe vehicle to your dealer for service. damage. This message clears when See Engine Oil on page 10-8. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED the engine has cooled to a safe This message displays and a chime operating temperature. ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE may sound when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the Engine Oil Messages This message displays when the engine further enters the engine engine oil becomes hotter than the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON coolant protection mode. See normal operating temperature. Stop Engine Overheating on page 10-18 This message displays when the and allow the vehicle to idle until it for more information. engine oil needs to be changed. cools down. See Engine Coolant This message also displays when When you change the engine oil, be Temperature Gauge on page 5-12. the vehicle's engine power is sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP reduced. Reduced engine power OIL SOON message. See Engine can affect the vehicle's ability to Oil Life System on page 10-10 for ENGINE accelerate. If this message is on, information on how to reset the This message displays if low oil but there is no reduction in message. See Engine Oil on pressure levels occur. Stop the performance, proceed to your page 10-8 and Maintenance vehicle as soon as safely possible destination. The performance may Schedule on page 11-2. and do not operate it until the cause be reduced the next time the vehicle of the low oil pressure has been ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL is driven. The vehicle may be driven corrected. Check the oil as soon as at a reduced speed while this On some vehicles, this message possible and have the vehicle message is on, but acceleration and displays when the engine oil level serviced by your dealer. See Engine speed may be reduced. Anytime may be too low. Check the oil level Oil on page 10-8. this message stays on, the vehicle before filling to the recommended should be taken to your dealer for level. If the oil is not low and this service as soon as possible. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN Messages This message displays and a chime REMOTE KEY FORWARD COLLISION may sound if the fuel level is low. This message displays if a Remote ALERT OFF Refuel as soon as possible. See Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter If your vehicle has the Forward Fuel Gauge on page 5-12 and Fuel battery is low. The battery needs to Collision Alert (FCA) system, this on page 9-53. be replaced in the transmitter. See message may display if the FCA Battery Replacement under TIGHTEN GAS CAP “ ” system cannot activate due to a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) temporary condition. See Forward This message may display along System Operation on page 2-4. Collision Alert (FCA) System on with the malfunction indicator lamp page 9-48. on the instrument cluster if the Lamp Messages vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, properly. See Malfunction Indicator TURN SIGNAL ON CLEAN WINDSHIELD Lamp on page 5-15. Reinstall the This message displays and a chime This message displays when the fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank sounds if a turn signal is left on for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and on page 9-55. The diagnostic 1.2 km (0.75 mi). Move the turn Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system can determine if the fuel cap signal lever to the off position. systems are disabled because the has been left off or improperly camera view is blocked and cannot installed. A loose or missing fuel operate properly. It may also cap allows fuel to evaporate into the activate during heavy rain or due to atmosphere. A few driving trips with road spray. To clean the system, the cap properly installed should clean the outside of the windshield turn this light and message off. area in front of the LDW/FCA camera sensor. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM again. If this message still comes See Traction Control/Electronic UNAVAILABLE on, it means there is a problem. You Stability Control on page 9-42. If this should see your dealer for service. message continues to be displayed If your vehicle has the Lane The vehicle is safe to drive; for multiple ignition cycles and on Departure Warning (LDW) system, however, you do not have the different road surfaces, see your this message may display if the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce dealer for service. LDW system cannot activate due to your speed and drive accordingly. a temporary condition. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages page 9-52 for more information. CONTROL SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE FRONT CAMERA This message displays when there This message displays if there is a is a problem with the Traction This message displays when the problem with the airbag system. Control System (TCS). When this Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Take the vehicle to your dealer for message displays, the system will Forward Collision Alert (FCA) service. not limit wheel spin. Adjust your systems are disabled and need driving accordingly. See your dealer service. See your dealer. Security Messages for service. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT Ride Control System page 9-42. SYSTEM Messages STABILITRAK INITIALIZING This message displays when there SERVICE STABILITRAK is a problem with the theft-deterrent This message may come on if the system. The vehicle may or may not If this message displays, it means StabiliTrak system has not fully restart, so you may want to take the there may be a problem with the initialized because of road vehicle to your dealer before turning StabiliTrak system. If you see this conditions or the incorrect tire size. off the engine. See Immobilizer message, try to reset the system. When the StabiliTrak system is fully Operation on page 2-12. Stop; turn off the engine for at least initialized, the message will turn off. 15 seconds; then start the engine GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Steering System Tire Messages TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If equipped with the Tire Pressure SYSTEM Monitor System (TPMS), this STEERING ASSIST IS message displays when the system REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE If equipped with the Tire Pressure is relearning the tire positions on This message may display if a Monitor System (TPMS), this your vehicle. The tire positions must problem occurs with the electric message displays if a part on the be relearned after rotating the tires power steering system. If this system is not working properly. The or after replacing a tire or sensor. message appears, steering effort tire pressure light also flashes and See Tire Inspection on page 10-54, may be slightly higher than normal. then remains on during the same Tire Rotation on page 10-54, Tire The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Pressure Monitor System on caution while in reduced assist Light on page 5-22. Several page 10-50, and Tire Pressure on mode. If this message is persistent conditions may cause this message page 10-48. or appears repeatedly, take the to appear. See Tire Pressure vehicle to your dealer for service. Monitor Operation on page 10-51. See Steering on page 9-4. If the warning comes on and stays on, there may be a problem with the SERVICE POWER STEERING TPMS. See your dealer. This message displays when there is a problem with electric power steering. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Steering on page 9-4. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD Transmission Messages FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO AIR TO TIRE NEUTRAL 4WD OFF If equipped with the Tire Pressure If a four-wheel drive shift into Monitor System (TPMS), this If equipped with four-wheel drive, Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, message displays when the this message displays when the and the vehicle speed is correct, but pressure in one or more of the four-wheel-drive system is the transmission is not in vehicle's tires is low. This message temporarily disabled due to an N (Neutral), this message will also displays with a vehicle picture overheated condition. The vehicle display until the transmission is to indicate the location of the low will run in two-wheel drive when this shifted to N (Neutral). tire. The low tire pressure warning message is present. Once the light will also come on. See Tire four-wheel-drive system cools down, SERVICE 4WD Pressure Light on page 5-22. You the message turns off and the If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, can receive more than one tire four-wheel-drive system returns to this message may display if a pressure message at a time. If a tire normal operation. problem occurs with the pressure message appears on the 4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS four-wheel-drive system. If this DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have message appears, stop as soon as the tire pressures checked and set This message will display while the possible and turn off the vehicle. to those shown on the Tire and four-wheel-drive system is shifting. Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ Loading Information label. See Tires FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX OFF position for at least on page 10-40, Vehicle Load Limits one minute, then restart the vehicle on page 9-15, and Tire Pressure on If a four-wheel drive shift into and check for the message on the page 10-48. The DIC also shows Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, DIC display. If the message is still the tire pressure values. See Driver but the vehicle speed is too high, displayed or appears again when Information Center (DIC) (Base this message will display until the you begin driving, the Level) on page 5-25 or Driver correct vehicle speed is reached. four-wheel-drive system needs Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) service. See your dealer. on page 5-28. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder TO XXX ENGINE Messages If a four-wheel drive shift out of This message displays and a chime Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, may sound if the transmission fluid ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE but the vehicle speed is too high, in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with WITH CARE this message will display until the the transmission fluid temperature This message is displayed when ice correct vehicle speed is reached. high can cause damage to the conditions are possible. vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO idle to allow the transmission to Vehicle Speed Messages NEUTRAL cool. This message clears and the If a four-wheel drive shift out of chime stops when the fluid REDUCE SPEED FOR HILL Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, temperature reaches a safe level. DESCENT CONTROL and the vehicle speed is correct, but When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode This message displays when the transmission is not in to prevent damage to the engine or attempting to enable Hill Descent N (Neutral), this message will transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode Control (HDC) when the vehicle display until the transmission is on page 9-34. speed is too high. See Hill Descent shifted to N (Neutral). VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW Control (HDC) on page 9-44. This message will display if the vehicle is driven in Four-Wheel Drive Low for about 10 minutes above 72 km/h (45 mph). GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. Return to Factory Settings Vehicle 3. Press o BACK on the faceplate Personalization or the 0 screen button to return . Software Information to the previous menu or exit. Detailed information for each menu Use the audio system controls to follows. access the personalization menus Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to for customizing vehicle features. access the Settings menu, then Time and Date select SETTINGS from the Home The following are all possible page on the infotainment system Manually set the time and date. See personalization features. Depending display. Clock on page 5-4. on the vehicle, some may not be Language (Language) available. Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Base Radio Audio System the available language(s). Controls be available: . Time and Date The selected language will display MENU: Press the center of the on the system, and voice knob to enter menus and select . Language (Language) recognition will reflect the selected menu items. Turn the knob to scroll . Valet Mode language. through the menus. . Teen Driver Valet Mode (If Equipped) o BACK: Press to return to the previous menu or exit. . Radio This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel controls. Uplevel Radio Audio System . Vehicle It may also limit top speed, power, Controls . Bluetooth and access to vehicle storage 1. Press the desired feature to . Voice locations (if equipped). display a list of available . options. Display . 2. Press to select the desired Rear Camera feature setting. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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To enable valet mode: Manage Settings Change PIN 1. Enter a four-digit code on the Press and the following may This allows the Personal keypad. display: Identification Number (PIN) to be changed. See Teen Driver on 2. Press Enter to go to the . Audio Volume Limit confirmation screen. page 7-36. . Teen Driver Speed Limiter 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Key Registration . Teen Driver Speed Warning Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or This allows the key to be registered. unlock the system. Press Back to go Audio Volume Limit See “Register or Unregister a Key” back to the previous menu. This allows a maximum radio in Teen Driver on page 7-36. volume to be set. Teen Driver (If Equipped) Clear All Teen Keys/PIN Select Off or On. Press and the following may This allows all Teen Driver keys and display: Teen Driver Speed Limiter PINs to be cleared. Select Continue or Cancel. . View Report Card If equipped, this allows the maximum speed limit of the vehicle . Radio Manage Settings to be set. . Change PIN Press to display the Radio menu Select Off or On. and the following may display: . Key Registration Teen Driver Speed Warning . Manage Favorites . Clear All Teen Keys/PIN This allows a warning to be set . Number of Favorites Shown View Report Card when a certain speed is exceeded. . Audible Touch Feedback This allows the driver’s driving Select Off or On. habits to be viewed. See Teen . Auto Volume Driver on page 7-36. . Maximum Startup Volume GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume Auto Fan Max Speed This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum This feature will set the maximum See “Manage Favorites” in “Radio startup volume. If the vehicle is auto fan speed. Setup” under Home Page on started and the volume is greater Select Low, Medium, or High. page 7-4 or “Manage Favorites” in than this level, the volume is “Settings” under “Radio” in the adjusted to this level. To set the Auto Defog infotainment manual. maximum startup volume, press + This allows the feature to be turned or − to increase or decrease. Number of Favorites Shown on or off. Press to set the number of favorites Vehicle Select Off or On. to display. Select and the following may Auto Rear Defog display: Select the desired number or select This allows the feature to be turned Auto and the infotainment system . Climate and Air Quality on or off. will automatically adjust the number . Comfort and Convenience of favorites shown. Select Off or On. . Lighting Audible Touch Feedback Comfort and Convenience . Power Door Locks This allows Audible Touch Select and the following may Feedback to be turned on or off. . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start display: Select Off or On. Climate and Air Quality . Chime Volume Auto Volume Select and the following may Chime Volume display: This feature adjusts the volume This allows the selection of the based on vehicle speed and . Auto Fan Max Speed chime volume level. ambient noise. . Auto Defog Select + or − to adjust the volume. Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, . Auto Rear Defog Medium, Medium-High, or High. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Lighting . Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select and the following may . Delayed Door Lock Select and the following may display: Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout display: . Vehicle Locator Lights When on, this feature will keep the . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Exit Lighting driver door from locking when the . Remote Lock Feedback door is open. If Off is selected, the . Remote Door Unlock Vehicle Locator Lights Delayed Door Lock menu will be This feature will flash the exterior available. . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats lamps when K on the Remote Select Off or On. Remote Unlock Light Feedback Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Auto Door Unlock When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle This allows selection of which of the Select Off or On. with the RKE transmitter. doors will automatically unlock when Exit Lighting the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) Select Off or Flash Lights. with an automatic transmission or This allows the selection of how Remote Lock Feedback long the exterior lamps stay on when the vehicle is turned off with a when leaving the vehicle when it is manual transmission. This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the dark outside. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off, 30 Seconds, Delayed Door Lock 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights When on, this feature will delay the Only, or Horn Only. Power Door Locks locking of the doors. To override the Remote Door Unlock Select and the following may delay, press the power door lock display: switch on the door. This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the . Select Off or On. Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout RKE transmitter. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Select All Doors or Driver Door. Pair New Device Voice Mail Numbers Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Select to pair a new device. See This feature displays the voice mail “Pairing” under Bluetooth number for all connected phones. If equipped and turned on, this (Overview) on page 7-25 or To change the voice mail number, feature will turn the heated seats on Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - select EDIT or press the EDIT when using remote start on Base Radio) on page 7-26 or button. Type a new number, then cold days. Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - select SAVE or press the SAVE Select Off or On. Base Connected Radio) on button. page 7-30 or “Pairing” in Bluetooth Text Message Alerts “Infotainment Controls” under Select and the following may “Bluetooth” in the infotainment This allows the feature to be turned display: manual. on or off. . Pair New Device Device Management Select Off or On. . Device Management Select to connect to a different Voice phone source, disconnect a phone, . Ringtones Select and the following may or delete a phone. . Voice Mail Numbers display: Ringtones . Text Message Alerts . Confidence Threshold Press to change the ring tone for . Prompt Length the specific phone. The phone does not need to be connected to change . Audio Feedback Speed the ring tones. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Confidence Threshold Mode Return to Factory Settings This feature allows the adjustment Select to change the display Select and the following may of the sensitivity of the speech screen mode. display: recognition system. Select Auto, Day, or Night. . Restore Vehicle Settings Select Confirm More or . Clear All Private Data Confirm Less. Calibrate Touchscreen Select to calibrate the touchscreen, . Restore Radio Settings Prompt Length then follow the prompts. Restore Vehicle Settings This feature adjusts the voice prompt length. Turn Display Off This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings. Select Short or Long. Select to turn the display off. Press anywhere on the display area or any Select Restore or Cancel. Audio Feedback Speed faceplate button to turn the Clear All Private Data This feature adjusts the audio display on. feedback speed. Rear Camera Select to clear all private information from the vehicle. Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. Select and the following may Select Delete or Cancel. Display display: . Restore Radio Settings Select and the following may Guidance Lines display: Guidance Lines This allows selection to restore radio settings. . Mode Select to turn Off or On. See Rear Select Restore or Cancel. . Calibrate Touchscreen Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-50. . Turn Display Off Software Information Select to view the infotainment system current software information. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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2 NOTES GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Lighting 6-1
Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Lighting Entry Lighting ...... 6-8 Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Battery Load Management . . . . 6-8 Battery Power Protection ...... 6-9 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder ...... 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Automatic Headlamp System ...... 6-3 The exterior lamp control is on the Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-4 instrument panel to the left of the Turn and Lane-Change steering wheel. Signals ...... 6-5 Fog Lamps ...... 6-5 O (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Interior Lighting Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp Instrument Panel Illumination control to the off position again to Control ...... 6-6 turn the automatic headlamps or Cargo Lamp ...... 6-6 DRL back on. Dome Lamps ...... 6-7 Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park). GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
6-2 Lighting
AUTO (Automatic): Automatically 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the Exterior Lamps Off turns on the headlamps at normal headlamps together with the parking Reminder brightness, together with the lamps and instrument panel lights. following: A reminder chime sounds when the When the headlamps are turned on . Parking Lamps headlamps or parking lamps are while the vehicle is on, the manually turned on, the ignition is . Instrument Panel Lights headlamps turn off automatically off, and a door is open. To disable 10 minutes after the ignition is . the chime, turn the lamps off. Taillamps turned off. When the headlamps are . License Plate Lamps turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will stay on for Headlamp High/ . Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps 10 minutes before turning off to Low-Beam Changer When the vehicle is turned off and prevent the battery from being $ (Headlamp High/Low-Beam the headlamps are in AUTO, the drained. Turn the headlamp control Changer): Push the turn signal headlamps turn off. When the key is off and then back to the headlamp lever toward the instrument panel to removed, they automatically turn on on position to make the headlamps change the headlamps from low to for a set time. The time of the delay stay on for an additional 10 minutes. high beam. can be changed using the DIC. See To keep the lamps on for more than Driver Information Center (DIC) 10 minutes, the ignition must be in Pull the turn signal lever toward you (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Driver the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN and release it to return to low-beam Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) position. headlamps. on page 5-28. # (Fog Lamps) (If Equipped): ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Turns on the fog lamps. See Fog parking lamps including all lamps, Lamps on page 6-5. except the headlamps. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When the high-beam headlamps are Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior on, this indicator light on the lamp control to the off position and instrument cluster will also be on. Lamps (DRL) then release. For vehicles first sold DRL can make it easier for others to in Canada, off will only work when Flash-to-Pass see the front of the vehicle during the vehicle is in P (Park). the day. Fully functional DRL are This feature lets you use the required on all vehicles first sold in Automatic Headlamp high-beam headlamps to signal a Canada. driver in front of you that you want System The DRL system comes on when to pass. It works even if the When the exterior lamp control is the following conditions are met: headlamps are in the automatic set to AUTO and it is dark enough position. . The ignition is on. outside, the headlamps come on To use it, pull the turn signal lever . The exterior lamp control is automatically. toward you, then release it. in AUTO. If the headlamps are in the . The transmission is not in automatic position or on low beam, P (Park). the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as you . The light sensor determines it is hold the lever toward you. The daytime. high-beam indicator on the When the DRL system is on, only instrument cluster will come on. the DRL are on. The taillamps, Release the lever to return to sidemarker lamps, instrument panel normal operation. lights, and other lamps will not be on. There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the When it begins to get dark, the sensor, otherwise the headlamps automatic headlamp system will come on when they are not switches from DRL to the needed. headlamps. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The system may also turn on the The automatic headlamp system Hazard Warning Flashers headlamps when driving through a turns off when the exterior lamp parking garage or tunnel. control is turned to O or the ignition If the vehicle is started in a dark is off. garage, the automatic headlamp Lights On with Wipers system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle If the windshield wipers are leaves the garage, there is a slight activated in daylight with the engine delay before the automatic on, and the exterior lamp control is headlamp system changes to the in AUTO, the headlamps, parking DRL. During that delay, the lamps, and other exterior lamps instrument cluster may not be as come on. The transition time for the bright as usual. Make sure the lamps coming on varies based on instrument panel brightness control wiper speed. When the wipers are is in the full bright position. See not operating, these lamps turn off. Instrument Panel Illumination Move the exterior lamp control to O | (Hazard Warning Flashers): Control on page 6-6. or ; to disable this feature. Press this button to make the front When it is bright enough outside, and rear turn signal lamps flash on the headlamps will turn off or may and off. Press again to turn the change to Daytime Running flashers off. Lamps (DRL). When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Turn and Lane-Change If after signaling a turn or a lane Fog Lamps change the arrows flash rapidly or Signals do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses on page 10-33. Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more An arrow on the instrument cluster than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime flashes in the direction of the turn or sounds at each flash of the turn If equipped, the control is on the lane change. signal. The message TURN center of the exterior lamp control, Move the turn signal lever all the SIGNAL ON will also appear in the to the left of the steering column. Driver Information Center (DIC). To way up or down to signal a turn. The ignition must be in the ON/RUN turn the chime and message off, position for the fog lamps to Raise or lower the lever for less move the turn signal lever to the off come on. than one second until the arrow position. starts to flash to signal a lane # (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the change. This causes the turn fog lamps on or off. A light will come signals to automatically flash three on in the instrument cluster. times. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause When the fog lamps are turned on, the turn signals to flash until the the parking lamps automatically lever is released. turn on. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When the headlamps are changed Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp to high beam, the fog lamps go off. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come Instrument Panel on again. Illumination Control Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
This feature controls the brightness The cargo lamp provides more light of the steering wheel and instrument in the cargo area of the vehicle, panel lights. The instrument panel if needed. The lights inside of the illumination control is next to the pickup box also turn on, if equipped. exterior lamp control. Press the switch down to turn the D (Instrument Panel cargo lamp on or off. Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Dome Lamps Reading Lamps
The rear reading lamps, if equipped, are in the headliner. The interior lamps control in the The front reading lamps, # or $ (Reading Lamps): Press overhead console controls both the if equipped, are in the overhead to turn each lamp on or off. front and rear interior lamps. console. To operate: ( (Off): Turns the lamps off. H (Door): Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' (On): Keeps the lamps on all the time. The interior lamps turn on automatically if the airbags are deployed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
6-8 Lighting
Lighting Features Exit Lighting When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly The interior lamps, headlamps, to quickly bring the charge back up. Entry Lighting parking lamps, back-up lamps, and When the state of charge is high, The vehicle has an illuminated entry license plate lamps come on when the voltage is lowered slightly to feature. the key is removed from the ignition. prevent overcharging. The voltmeter The interior lamps turn off gauge or the voltage display on the When a door is opened, the dome automatically in 20 seconds. The Driver Information Center (DIC), lamps and puddle lamps come on if interior lamps do not come on if the if equipped, may show the voltage the dome lamp control is in the dome lamp control is in the OFF moving up or down. This is normal. DOOR position. If the dome lamp position. If there is a problem, an alert will be control is in the OFF position, the displayed. lamps do not come on. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior The battery can be discharged at The headlamps, parking lamps, lamps control off. idle if the electrical loads are very taillamps, and back-up lamps turn high. This is true for all vehicles. on briefly at night, or in areas with This feature can be changed. See K Vehicle Personalization on This is because the generator limited lighting, when is pressed page 5-40. (alternator) may not be spinning fast on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) enough at idle to produce all the transmitter. After about 30 seconds Battery Load power that is needed for very high the exterior lamps turn off. Entry electrical loads. lighting can be disabled manually by Management A high electrical load occurs when changing the ignition out of the OFF The vehicle has Electric Power several of the following are on, such position, or by pressing the RKE Management (EPM), which as: headlamps, high beams, fog transmitter Q button. estimates the battery's temperature lamps, rear window defogger, and state of charge. It then adjusts This feature can be changed. See climate control fan at high speed, the voltage for best performance Vehicle Locator Lights under heated seats, engine cooling fans, “ ” and extended life of the battery. Vehicle Personalization on trailer loads, and loads plugged into page 5-40. accessory power outlets. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Lighting 6-9
EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output This feature shuts off the dome and and the vehicle's electrical needs. reading lamps, if they are left on for It can increase engine idle speed to more than 10 minutes after the generate more power, whenever ignition is turned off. The cargo needed. It can temporarily reduce lamp shuts off after 20 minutes. This the power demands of some prevents the battery from accessories. running down. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-32. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
6-10 Lighting
2 NOTES GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-1
Phone Introduction Infotainment Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 7-25 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) . . . . . 7-26 Infotainment Bluetooth (Infotainment Base radio information is included in Introduction Controls - Base Connected this manual. See the infotainment Infotainment ...... 7-1 Radio) ...... 7-30 manual for information on other Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Text Messaging ...... 7-34 available infotainment systems. Overview ...... 7-2 Settings Read the following pages to Home Page ...... 7-4 Teen Driver ...... 7-36 become familiar with these features. Software Updates ...... 7-6 Trademarks and License Radio { Warning AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Agreements Satellite Radio ...... 7-8 Trademarks and License Taking your eyes off the road for Radio Reception ...... 7-9 Agreements ...... 7-38 too long or too often while using Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-9 any infotainment feature can Pandora Internet Radio ...... 7-9 cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not Audio Players give extended attention to USB Port ...... 7-13 infotainment tasks while driving. Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-15 Limit your glances at the vehicle Bluetooth Audio ...... 7-16 displays and focus your attention Navigation on driving. Use voice commands OnStar® System ...... 7-17 whenever possible. Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ...... 7-19 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-2 Infotainment System
The infotainment system has built-in . Set up phone numbers in Theft-Deterrent Feature advance so they can be called features intended to help avoid ® distraction by disabling some easily by pressing a single TheftLock is designed to functions when driving. These button or by using a single voice discourage theft of the vehicle's functions may gray out when they command if equipped with radio by learning a portion of the are unavailable. Many infotainment Bluetooth phone capability. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is features are also available through See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. the instrument cluster and steering stolen or moved to a different wheel controls. To play the infotainment system with vehicle. the ignition off, see Retained Before driving: Accessory Power (RAP) on Overview . Become familiar with the page 9-25. operation, faceplate buttons, and Infotainment System Overview screen buttons. The infotainment system is . Set up the audio by presetting controlled by using the buttons on favorite stations, setting the the faceplate. tone, and adjusting the speakers. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-3
1. q (Favorite Pages) . Press to scroll down through the favorite pages for each source. 2. Favorites/Soft Keys . Press to select favorite stations. . Press and hold to save favorite stations. . Press to select a screen button when displayed. 3. r (Favorite Pages) . Press to scroll up through the favorite pages for each source. 4. O (Power/Volume) . Press to turn the audio on. . Press and hold to turn it off. . When on, press to mute the system. Press again to unmute. . Turn to increase or decrease the volume. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-4 Infotainment System
5. MEDIA 10. o BACK Various functions are disabled when . the vehicle is moving. Press to change the audio . Press to return to the source between USB, AUX, previous screen in AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen and Bluetooth Audio, a menu. icon to display the active source if equipped. page. The sources available are 11. MENU ® 6. RADIO AM, FM, SiriusXM (if equipped), . Press to access the menu USB/iPod, AUX Input, and Bluetooth . Press to change the audio for the current audio Audio (if equipped). See AM-FM source between AM, FM, source. Radio on page 7-7, Satellite Radio or SiriusXM, if equipped. on page 7-8,Auxiliary Jack on . Press to select the page 7-15, and Bluetooth Audio on 7. g or l (Seek) highlighted menu option. page 7-16. . . AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Turn to scroll through PHONE: Select the PHONE screen Equipped): Press g or l a list. icon to display the Phone main to seek to the previous or . Turn to manually select a page. See Bluetooth (Overview) on next strong station. station. page 7-25 or Bluetooth 8. TONE (Infotainment Controls - Base Home Page Radio) on page 7-26 or Bluetooth . Press TONE to open the (Infotainment Controls - Base Tone Settings menu. Home Page Features Connected Radio) on page 7-30. 9. { (Home Page) The infotainment system displays a NAV (Navigation, If Equipped): Home Page that makes it easy to Select the NAV screen icon to . Press to go to the Home access all of the applications. Turn display the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Page from any point in the the MENU knob to highlight feature Navigation. See OnStar Overview system. See Home Page “ ” icons. Press the MENU knob to on page 14-1, if equipped. following. access the feature’s options. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-5
SETTINGS: Select the SETTINGS Valet Mode: Software Information (If screen icon to display the Settings Using the circular numeric keypad, Equipped): Press the MENU knob main page. See “Setting Radio enter a four-digit code: to select Save Vehicle Info to USB. Preferences” following. Press the MENU knob again to start 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight downloading the vehicle information Pandora (If Equipped) a number. to the USB. Select the PANDORA icon to begin 2. Press the MENU knob to select Radio Setup Pandora. See Pandora Internet it. Do this for each one of the Radio on page 7-9. four digits. Select Enter to go to Press the RADIO button and the following may display: Setting Radio Preferences the confirmation screen. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Manage Favorites: Select the SETTINGS screen icon Select LOCK to lock the system. . to display the Settings menu and Turn the MENU knob and press the following may display: 4. Enter the four-digit code to to select a favorite. unlock the system. . Time and Date: See Clock on To delete a favorite, press page 5-4. Select o BACK to go back to the button just below the the previous menu. DELETE screen button. Language (Current Language): This will set the display language in Radio: See “Radio Setup” later in . To move a favorite, press the radio and instrument cluster. this section. the MOVE screen button. Select to display a list of languages. Turn the MENU knob to Vehicle: See Vehicle select a new location, then Select o BACK to go back to the Personalization on page 5-40. press the DROP screen previous menu. Display: Press the MENU knob to button to select the new turn the display on or off. location. Return to Factory Settings: See . Select o BACK to go back to “Return to Factory Settings” later in the previous menu. this section. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-6 Infotainment System
Number of Favorites Shown: Rear Camera (If Equipped) Restore Radio Settings: This Select Auto and the system will From the Rear Camera screen option will restore factory radio automatically adjust the number of button, the following may display: settings. Select Restore Radio favorite pages when favorites are Settings. A screen displays stating added and removed, or select a Guidance Lines: This feature may all personalized radio settings will number from 5–25 to manually assist the driver when backing into a be restored back to the factory adjust the number of favorites parking spot. Select Guidance settings. Select Cancel or Confirm. shown. Lines, then select Off or On. English and Metric Unit Audible Touch Feedback (If See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on Conversion Equipped): Select Audible Touch page 9-50. Feedback to turn feedback off or on. To change the display units between Return to Factory Settings English and metric units, see Driver Auto Volume (If Equipped): This Select Return to Factory Settings Information Center (DIC) (Base feature adjusts the volume based on and the following may display: Level) on page 5-25 or Driver vehicle speed. The options are Off, Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) Restore Vehicle Settings: This Low, Medium-Low, Medium, on page 5-28. Medium-High, or High. Select the option will restore factory vehicle desired volume. personalization settings. Select Restore Vehicle Settings. A screen Software Updates Maximum Startup Volume: This displays stating all vehicle feature sets the maximum startup See the websites for more customization settings will be information: volume. If the vehicle is started and restored to the factory settings. the volume is greater than this level, Select Cancel or Confirm. Website Information the volume is adjusted to this level. To set the maximum startup volume, Clear All Private Data (If In the U.S., see www.gmc.com Turn the MENU knob to increase or Equipped): This option clears all In Canada, see www.gmc.gm.ca decrease startup volume. private information from the vehicle. Select Clear All Private Data. Select In Mexico, www.gmc.com.mx Cancel or Confirm. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-7
Radio Press the MENU knob and the . EQ (Equalizer): Turn the MENU following radio settings may display: knob to highlight. Turn the MENU knob to scroll through the AM-FM Radio Tone Settings: options. Press the MENU knob . Playing the Radio Bass, Midrange, and Treble: to select. Press the o BACK Turn the MENU knob and button to go to the While on the audio main page, highlight. Press the MENU knob previous menu. press the RADIO button repeatedly to select. Turn the MENU knob to cycle through the available to adjust. Station List: Select to display sources AM, FM, and SiriusXM® (if a list of AM or FM stations. . Balance: Turn the MENU knob equipped) or press the MEDIA Press BACK to go to the to highlight. Press the MENU o button repeatedly to cycle through previous menu. knob to select. Turn the MENU the available sources Bluetooth® knob left for more sound from Auto Volume: If equipped, this Audio (if equipped), USB, and AUX. the left speakers or right for feature adjusts the volume based on AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Equipped) more sound from the right the vehicle speed. Select the level speakers. The middle position between Off, Low, Medium-Low, To select AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if balances the sound between the Medium, Medium-High, and High. equipped), press the RADIO button left and right speakers. to toggle to the desired broadcast Press o BACK to go to the source. . Fade: Turn the MENU knob to previous menu. highlight. Press the MENU knob EQ (Equalizer) Settings: In certain to select. Turn the MENU knob configurations, the available choices to the left for more sound from are Manual and Talk. the front speakers and to the right for more sound from the Options for SiriusXM Only rear speakers. The middle XM View: XM view allows the position balances the sound channel list to be viewed by channel between the front and rear name, artist playing on channel, speakers. or song playing on channel. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-8 Infotainment System
Turn the MENU knob to highlight can be stored in each favorite page SiriusXM is a satellite radio service and press the MENU knob to select. and the number of favorites can based in the 48 contiguous United Press o BACK to go to the be set. States and 10 Canadian provinces. previous menu. AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide Equipped): While on the active variety of programming and Channel List: Select to display a commercial-free music, coast to list of SiriusXM channels. Turn source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and coast, and in digital-quality sound. the MENU knob to highlight and A service fee is required to receive press the MENU knob to select. hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate. the SiriusXM service. See Press o BACK to go to the www.siriusxmradio.com or call previous menu. Mixed-Audio Favorites 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see www.xmradio.ca or call Also see the radio settings common Media (if equipped) and Broadcast 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). for all sources earlier in this section. favorites can be stored. When SiriusXM is active, the To display the favorites page, press Finding a Station channel name and number, q or r on the radio faceplate. Seeking a Station category name, song title, and artist To manage favorites, see “Manage display on the screen. Press g or l to search for the Favorites” under Home Page on previous or next strongest station. page 7-4. Browsing SiriusXM Channels To browse the SiriusXM channels: Tuning a Station Satellite Radio Turn the MENU knob to manually 1. Press the MENU knob. ® find a station. SiriusXM Satellite Radio 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Service XM Channel List. Storing Radio Station Presets Vehicles with a SiriusXM satellite 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Up to 25 preset stations from all radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM the desired XM Channels. bands can be stored in the favorite satellite radio subscription can lists in any order. Up to five stations receive SiriusXM programming. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-9
Radio Reception things like storms and power lines Multi-Band Antenna interfere with radio reception. When Frequency interference and static this happens, try reducing the treble The multi-band antenna is on the can occur during normal radio on the radio. roof of the vehicle. The antenna is reception if items such as cell phone used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, chargers, vehicle convenience SiriusXM Satellite Radio the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service accessories, and external electronic Service System, and GPS (Global devices are plugged into the Positioning System), if the vehicle If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite accessory power outlet. If there is has these features. Keep the Radio Service provides digital radio interference or static, unplug the antenna clear of obstructions for reception. Tall buildings or hills can item from the accessory power clear reception. interfere with satellite radio signals, outlet. causing the sound to fade in and FM out. In addition, traveling or standing Pandora Internet Radio under heavy foliage, bridges, If equipped, Pandora® is a free FM signals only reach about 16 to garages, or tunnels may cause loss 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the Internet radio service that streams of the SiriusXM signal for a period personalized radio stations based radio has a built-in electronic circuit of time. on artists, tracks, genres, and that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, Cell Phone Usage comedians. Create stations using especially around tall buildings or the Pandora website or Smartphone Cell phone usage, such as making hills, causing the sound to fade in application, then use - (thumbs up) or receiving phone calls, charging, and out. , or just having the phone on may or (thumbs down) to personalize AM cause static interference with the stations. To set up an account, or for radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off more information, go to The range for most AM stations is if this happens. www.pandora.com. Pandora may greater than for FM, especially at not be available in Canada or night. The longer range can cause Mexico. station frequencies to interfere with each other. Static can occur when GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-10 Infotainment System
A phone or tablet with Internet Using the iPhone The login screen may display on the connection and the Pandora 1. Plug the device into the USB device. application installed is required. port. The phone screen must be Pandora Menus Personal cell phone data plans are unlocked. used. Make sure the latest version Press the MENU knob. is installed on the device. 2. Launch Pandora from the Home Page by selecting the Pandora has a menu with the Launching Pandora Pandora icon. following: Connect the iPhone to the USB If nothing happens when the Tone Settings: Select to adjust the ® port, or connect Android or available Pandora screen button is tone settings. See AM-FM Radio on ® BlackBerry through Bluetooth. See pressed, download the latest page 7-7. Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-25 Pandora application and retry. Bookmark Artist: Select to or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - bookmark the artist. Base Radio) on page 7-26 or The login screen may display on the Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - device. Bookmark Song: Select to bookmark the song. Base Connected Radio) on Using an Android or BlackBerry page 7-30. For first time use, set up Phone Auto Volume: This feature sets the the stations before connecting to the auto volume based on the speed of vehicle. The Pandora icon will be The BlackBerry phone must be the vehicle and noise in the vehicle. available on the Home Page. unlocked to launch Pandora service. See AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. 1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth. When Pandora is chosen, the Pandora Features Pandora logo will populate on the 2. Launch Pandora by selecting screen and the system will display Pandora on the Home Page. Pandora service has features to rate tracks, skip tracks, or change “Acquiring Pandora Radio Station.” If nothing happens when the stations. Launch times can be significant. available Pandora screen button is selected, download the latest Pandora application and retry. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-11
} (Bookmarks): When selected Pandora Skip Limit 3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try during a track, a choice displays to Pandora limits the number of skips to connect the device again. See bookmark the artist or track. This allowed on their service. When the Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-25 or Bluetooth sends the bookmark to the Pandora skip limit is reached, , or next account. (Infotainment Controls - Base arrow will not skip the currently , Radio) on page 7-26 or (Thumbs Down): When playing track, but the , feedback Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls selected, Pandora stores this will be recorded. - Base Connected Radio) on information, changes to the next page 7-30. track, and does not play this track Advertisement on Pandora Unable to Start Pandora on this station again. This helps Pandora may display Pandora choose which tracks advertisements. The artist name If the device is unable to launch should not play on this station. This and track title will not be displayed Pandora: feature is only available on user and the skip track button will not be created stations. . Check that the latest version of available. Pandora is installed. - (Thumbs Up): When selected, Pandora stores this information Pandora Troubleshooting . Check that there is an active account logged into Pandora. and - is highlighted for the Unable to Connect Device to remainder of the track. This helps Vehicle . Have at least one station Pandora choose which tracks If the device is unable to connect to created. should play on this station. the USB or Bluetooth: . For Android and BlackBerry d (Next Track): When selected, 1. Turn the vehicle off. devices, check that the device is Pandora changes to the next track. paired with the vehicle, and 2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry whether the device displays in or j (Play/Pause): Select to play r (RKE) transmitter at least 6 m the Connected phone sources or pause playback. (20 ft) away from the vehicle. list under the Phone icon from the Home Page. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-12 Infotainment System
. For an iPhone, check that the . Connection between phone and Action Unavailable. Please Check USB cable is connected to the radio lost. Device Connection: A few USB port and the screen is . An iPhone is connected to both conditions for loss of Internet unlocked. Bluetooth and the USB port. connection are: . Close Pandora on the device Playback can be resumed from . The connected device loses its and launch again. Devices that a loss of audio by double cellular connection. allow multitasking may require tapping on the iPhone home an extra step to quit the Pandora . The device does not support button then scrolling through the Internet connectivity. application. See the cell phone icons to find an icon that allows manufacturer's user guide. a change of flow between . The device is not in the vehicle. Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Bluetooth and USB cable. . The Bluetooth signal is lost. Error Volume and song selection may No skips remaining for this If there is an error trying to rate a be controlled using the station or permitted during track with the , or - buttons, the Infotainment controls or on the advertisements: phone/device. If Pandora is message “Thumbs Down Error” or . The maximum Pandora skip limit selected and nothing is heard, “Thumbs Up Error” will display. has been reached according to check the volume setting on Press OK to dismiss. the plan that was obtained. both phone/device and the Loss of Audio Infotainment system. . Skipping an advertisement was tried. Loss of Pandora audio can happen Common Pandora Messages in different ways: See www.pandora.com/help. If the Pandora Error/Please Check service will not work, see a dealer . Weak or lost data connection. Device: Not signed in or Pandora for assistance. . Device needs to be charged. is down for maintenance. . Application needs to be No Stations Available: No stations relaunched. are available on the Pandora server through the connected device. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-13
Audio Players While the USB source is active, EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this press the corresponding faceplate feature adjusts the equalizer button for the icons on the screen to settings. See “EQ (Equalizer) USB Port operate USB function: Settings” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. Playing from a USB . t (Seek Previous/Fast ® ® A USB mass storage device can be Reverse) Playing from an iPod /iPad / connected to the USB port. iPhone® . u (Seek Next/Fast Forward) There is a USB port on the center This feature supports the following console. See Center Console . j /r (Play/Pause) devices: Storage on page 4-2. ® . Z (Shuffle) . iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and USB MP3 Player and USB Drives 4th generation) USB Menu . The USB MP3 players and USB . iPod with video (5.0 and drives connected must comply Press the MENU knob to display the 5.5 generation) USB menu and the following may with the USB Mass Storage . iPod classic® (6th generation) Class specification (USB MSC). display: . ® Browse: Select to display the files iPod touch (1st and 2nd . Hard disk drives are not generation) supported. and folders on the USB device. . iPad To play a USB device: Tone Settings: Select to adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, . iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, . Connect the USB. Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). iPhone 4 . Press the MEDIA button on the Auto Volume: If equipped, this faceplate until the connected feature adjusts the volume based on device is shown. vehicle speed and ambient noise. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-14 Infotainment System
There may be problems with The device battery recharges EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this operation and function in the automatically while the vehicle is on. feature adjusts the Equalizer following situations: When the vehicle is off while a settings. See “EQ (Equalizer)” in device is connected using the USB AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. . When connecting a device with cable, the device battery stops a more recent version of the Browse Device Media firmware installed than is charging and the device will supported by the infotainment automatically turn off. Use the following to browse: system. If the device is an unsupported Playlists: model, it can still be listened to in . When connecting a device on 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight which firmware from other the vehicle by connecting to the and press to view the playlists providers is installed. auxiliary input jack using a standard stored on the device. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. To connect and control a device: 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Menu 1. Connect one end of the standard and press to select a playlist USB cable to the device's dock Press the MENU knob to display the name to view a list of all songs connector. device Menu and the following may in the playlist. display: 2. Connect the other end to a USB 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight port in the center console. See Browse: Select to display the files and press to select the song Center Console Storage on or songs on the device. See from the list to begin playback. page 4-2. “Browse Device Media” later in this Artists: section. 3. Press the MEDIA button to 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight select the source. Tone Settings: Select to adjust and press to view the artists Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, stored on the device. The music information displays on Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). the radio’s display and begins 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight playing through the vehicle’s audio Auto Volume: If equipped, this and press to select an artist system. feature adjusts the volume based on name to view a list of all albums vehicle speed and ambient noise. by the artist. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-15
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Possible auxiliary audio sources and press to select an album and press to select a genre include: name to view a list of all songs name to view a list of artists of . Laptop computer on the album. that genre. . Audio music player 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song and press to select to view This jack is not an audio output. Do from the list to begin playback. albums by that artist. not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary Albums: 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight devices should be set up while the 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album to vehicle is in P (Park). view songs. and press to view the albums Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable stored on the device. 5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the auxiliary device to the 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song auxiliary input jack. from the list to begin playback. and press to select an album If an auxiliary device has already name to view a list of all songs Songs: been connected, but a different on the album. 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight source is currently active, press the 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view a list of all MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly and press to select the song songs stored on the device. to scroll through all of the available from the list to begin playback. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight audio source screens, until the AUX Genres: and press to select the song source screen is shown. 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the list to begin playback. Playing from the AUX Jack and press to view the genres An auxiliary device is played stored on the device. Auxiliary Jack through the audio system and There is an AUX jack on the center controlled through the device itself. console. See Center Console Storage on page 4-2. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-16 Infotainment System
AUX Menu Bluetooth Audio 2. Once paired, go into the audio application from the Home Page Press the MENU knob to display the If equipped, music may be played AUX menu and the following may or via the application tray. Select from a paired Bluetooth device. See MEDIA until Bluetooth displays. display: “Pairing” in “Information Controls” Tone Settings: Select to adjust under Bluetooth (Overview) on Bluetooth Audio Menu Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, page 7-25 or Bluetooth Press the MENU screen button to Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See (Infotainment Controls - Base display the Bluetooth Audio menu. “Tone Settings” under AM-FM Radio Radio) on page 7-26 or Bluetooth The following may be available: on page 7-7. (Infotainment Controls - Base Connected Radio) on page 7-30 for Tone: Select + or − to adjust the Auto Volume: If equipped, this help pairing a device. tone settings. See AM-FM Radio on feature adjusts the volume based on page 7-7. vehicle speed and ambient noise. Volume and song selection may be controlled using the Infotainment Press o BACK to go back to the EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this controls or on the phone/device. previous menu. feature adjusts the pre-defined If Bluetooth Audio is selected and equalizer settings. See EQ Manage Bluetooth Devices: Select “ nothing is heard, check the volume (Equalizer) in AM-FM Radio on to go to the Bluetooth page to add ” setting on both the phone/device page 7-7. or delete devices. and the infotainment system. When selecting Bluetooth Audio, the Music can be launched by pressing radio may not be able to launch the the MEDIA screen button on the audio player on the connected Home Page. device to start playing. When the To play music via Bluetooth: vehicle is not moving, use the 1. Power on the device, and pair to phone to begin playback. connect the device. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-17
All devices launch audio differently. Navigation Press the button below the MUTE When selecting Bluetooth Audio as screen button to mute the a source, the radio may show as ® navigation directions. The previous paused on the screen. Press play OnStar System audio selection will play. The MUTE on the device or press r to begin An OnStar® subscriber has the screen button will change to playback. ability to connect to the OnStar UNMUTE. Press the button below system (if equipped) and ask an UNMUTE to enable the navigation Some phones support sending OnStar Advisor to download a directions again. Bluetooth music information to destination into the vehicle. OnStar OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation display on the radio. When the radio will send address information and receives this information, it will location coordinates of the Press the MENU knob to go to the check to see if any is available and destination into the vehicle. Turn-by-Turn menu. display it. For more information about supported Bluetooth features, To access from the Home Page, see www.gm.com/bluetooth. turn the MENU knob to highlight the OnStar icon. Press the MENU knob to access.
The following options are available: . Update Route: only shows if the vehicle is off the route . Cancel Route . My Destination GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-18 Infotainment System
. Route Preview Route Preview While on the current maneuver, . Repeat the PREV screen button is hidden. If on the last maneuver, When the system is downloading a the NEXT screen button is route, the only option available is hidden. Cancel Route. Once the route is downloaded, the additional list items . Press the button below the display. DONE screen button to return to the Maneuver View. My Destination Repeat If My Destination is selected, a Press the button below the REPEAT special version of the Maneuver . If Route Preview is selected, a screen button to go back to the View displays. The Destination special version of the Maneuver Maneuver View. The audible Address is shown in the Street View displays. Name field and the total distance to maneuver prompt is repeated. . Press the button below the the destination is shown in the Canceling a Turn-by-Turn Route Distance to Maneuver View. Press NEXT screen button to display the button below the DONE screen the next maneuver information, Press the button below the Cancel button to return to the including distance between it Route screen button on the Maneuver View. and the previous maneuver. Turn-by-Turn menu. A screen . Press the button below the displays to confirm the cancellation. PREV screen button to display the previous maneuver information, including distance between it and the previous maneuver. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-19
Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to . When voice recognition is speak commands for completing the started from the If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except infotainment screen, the for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad, selections and visual dialog audio and phone applications. This can be completed in a single content are displayed on feature can be started by pressing command. If the task takes more both the center stack the button below g on the than one command to complete, the display and the instrument cluster display. infotainment screen. first command would be to indicate the kind of task that is to be 2. The audio system mutes and the However, not all features within performed. The system replies with system plays a prompt followed these areas are supported by voice prompts that lead through a dialog by a beep. commands. Generally, only complex to enter the necessary information. tasks that require multiple manual 3. Wait until after the beep interactions to complete are Voice recognition can be used when completes, then clearly speak supported by voice commands. the ignition is on or when Retained one of the commands described Accessory Power (RAP) is active. in this section. For example, tasks that take more See Retained Accessory Power than one or two button presses such (RAP) on page 9-25. Press the button below the g as selecting a song or artist to play screen button to interrupt any from a media device would be Using Voice Recognition voice recognition system prompt. supported by voice commands. Voice recognition becomes available For example, if the prompt Other tasks, like adjusting the once the system has been seems to be taking too long to volume or seeking up or down are initialized. This begins when the finish, press the button below audio features that are easily ignition is turned on. Initialization the g screen button again and performed by pressing one or two may take a few moments. buttons, and are not supported by the beep should happen right away. voice commands. 1. Press the button below the g screen button. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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There are two voice prompt modes selection was made through a voice Helpful Hints for Speaking supported: command. Once the system is able Commands to complete the task, or the session . Long verbal prompts: The longer Voice recognition can understand prompts provide more is terminated, the voice recognition dialog stops. commands that are either naturally information regarding the stated in sentence form (English supported actions. An example of this type of manual only), or direct commands that state intervention is pressing on an entry . Short prompts: The short the application and the task. of a displayed number list instead of prompts provide simple For languages that do not support instructions about what can be speaking the number associated with the entry desired. natural language commands in stated. sentence form, use the direct If a command is not spoken, the Canceling Voice Recognition commands shown as examples on the display screen. voice recognition system says a . Select the Home screen button help prompt. to terminate the voice For best results: Prompts and Screen Displays recognition session which was . Listen for the prompt and wait initiated by selecting on the While a voice recognition session is g for the beep before saying a active, there will be corresponding infotainment screen. command or reply. buttons on screens displayed. . Select or say “Cancel” or “Exit” . Say “Help” or look at the screen Manual interaction in the voice to terminate the voice display for commands. recognition session is permitted. recognition session and display . Voice recognition system Interaction during a voice session the screen from which voice prompts can be interrupted may be completed entirely using recognition was initiated. voice commands, or some during a prompt by selecting g selections may expedite a session. again. If a selection is made using a For example, if the prompt manual control, the dialog will seems to be taking too long to progress in the same way as if the finish, or if what is being GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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prompted causes a need for an a phone call is requested and will current voice recognition event and immediate reply, select g again respond with questions until enough plays the prompt “Make your and wait for the beep. details are gathered. selection from the list using the manual controls or press . Speak the command naturally, If the phone number has been the Back button to try again. not too fast, not too slow. Use saved with a name and a place, the o ” direct commands without a lot of direct command should include If manual selection takes more than extra words. both, for example “Call Dave Smith 15 seconds, the session terminates at work.” and prompts that it has timed out. . Usually Phone and Audio commands can be spoken in a Using Voice Recognition for The screen returns back to the single command. List Options screen where voice recognition was initiated. For example, “Call Dave Smith When a list is displayed, a voice at work,”“Play” followed by the prompt will ask to confirm or select The Back Command artist or song name, or Tune “ ” an option from that list. A selection Say “Back” or press the o Back followed by the radio station can be made by manually selecting button to go to the previous screen. number. the item, or by speaking the line number for the item. If in voice recognition, and “Back” is There is no need to memorize stated all the way through to the specific command words. Direct When a screen contains a list, initial screen, then “Back” is stated commands might be more clearly options may be available but not one more time, the voice recognition understood by the system. An displayed. The list on a voice session will cancel. example of a direct command would recognition screen functions the be “Call 555-1212.” Examples of same as a list on other screens. Help these direct commands are Scrolling can be used to help Say “Help” on any voice recognition displayed on most of the screens display other entries from the list. screen and the help prompt for the while a voice session is active. Manually scrolling or paging the list screen is played. Additionally, a If Phone or Phone Commands is “ ” “ ” on a screen during a voice pop-up displays a text version of the stated, the system understands that recognition session suspends the help prompt. Depending on how GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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voice recognition was initiated, the “Switch to XM”: Switch bands to Voice Recognition for Audio Help pop-up will either display on SiriusXM and tune to the last My Media the instrument cluster or the SiriusXM channel. If browsing My Media when is infotainment screen. Press the Tune to
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“Play Genre
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The restriction is that the command The access commands for playlists, “Pair Phone”: Begins the “Play Song” must be spoken first; artists, and genres are prohibited Bluetooth pairing process. Follow the system will then ask for the song after the number of this type of instructions on the radio display. name. The reply command would be media exceeds 4,000. “Switch Phone”: Select a different to say the name of the song to play. The system will provide feedback phone for outgoing calls. Similar limits exist for album the first time voice recognition is “Voice Keypad”: Begins a dialog content. If there are more than initiated if it has become apparent to enter special numbers like 4,000 albums, but less than 8,000, that any of these limits are reached international numbers. The numbers the content cannot be accessed during a device initializing process. can be entered in groups of digits directly with one command like, with each group of digits being “Play
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Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial Warning (Continued) or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) Taking your eyes off the road too . Review the controls and long or too often could cause a Instructions for using the cell phone operation of the infotainment crash resulting in injury or death. may differ between infotainment system. systems. The base radio and base Focus your attention on driving. radio with connectivity instructions . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. are included in this manual. See the The system may not work with Vehicles with a Bluetooth system infotainment manual for instructions all cell phones. See “Pairing” in can use a Bluetooth-capable cell on the uplevel radios. this section. phone with a Hands-Free Profile to Bluetooth-capable systems can . If the cell phone has voice make and receive phone calls. The interact with many cell phones, dialing capability, learn to use infotainment system and voice allowing: that feature to access the recognition are used to control the address book or contact list. See system. The system can be used . Placement and receipt of calls in “Voice Pass-Thru” in this while in ON/RUN or ACC/ a hands-free mode. section. ACCESSORY. The range of the . Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m Sharing of the cell phone’s . See Storing and Deleting Phone “ (30 ft). Not all phones support all address book or contact list with Numbers” in this section. the vehicle. functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system. See To minimize driver distraction, { Warning www.gm.com/bluetooth for more before driving, and with the vehicle information about compatible parked: When using a cell phone, it can phones. be distracting to look too long or . Become familiar with the features of the cell phone. too often at the screen of the Organize the phone book and phone or the infotainment system. contact lists clearly and delete (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Bluetooth Controls Noise: The system may not Bluetooth (Infotainment recognize voice commands if there Infotainment System Controls is too much background noise, such Controls - Base Radio) For information about how to as noise from open windows or loud For information about how to navigate the menu system using the talking inside the vehicle. navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview When to Speak: A tone sounds to infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7-2. indicate that the system is ready for on page 7-2. MENU: Turn to scroll through a list. a voice command. Wait for the tone Switching to Handset or Press to select the highlighted list and then speak. Hands-Free Mode option. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a To switch between handset mode { (Home Page): Press to go to the calm and natural voice. and hands-free mode, use the Home Page. See Home Page on OnStar command, “transfer call.” page 7-4. Audio System Pairing PHONE: Select to enter the phone When using the Bluetooth system, main menu. See Bluetooth sound comes through the vehicle's A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone (Overview) on page 7-25 or front audio system speakers and must be paired to the Bluetooth overrides the audio system. Use the Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - O system and then connected to the Base Radio) on page 7-26 or knob during a call to change the vehicle before it can be used. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - volume level. The system maintains your cell phone manufacturer's user Base Connected Radio) on a minimum volume level. guide for Bluetooth functions before page 7-30. Bluetooth Audio Quality pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls can Voice Recognition Turn off the Echo and Noise be made using OnStar Hands-Free The voice recognition system uses cancellation feature on your phone, Calling, if available. See OnStar commands to control the system if supported, for the best hands-free Overview on page 14-1, if equipped. and dial phone numbers. performance. See www.gm.com/bluetooth. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Pairing Information Pairing a Phone or Device on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. If a six . Up to five cell phones can be 1. From the Home Page, turn the paired to the Bluetooth system. MENU knob to access the digit code is shown on the phone PHONE screen button, then and the vehicle screen, confirm . The pairing process is disabled the codes are the same. The when the vehicle is moving. press the MENU knob to select the PHONE screen button. If a system recognizes the new . Pairing only needs to be device has been previously connected phone after the completed once per phone, paired, the main Phone menu pairing process is complete. unless the pairing information on will be shown. If no devices 6. If the phone prompts to accept the cell phone changes or the have been paired, Step 2 can be connection or allow phone book cell phone is deleted from the skipped. download, select Always Accept system. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press and Allow. The phone book may . Only one paired cell phone can to select Manage Phones. not be available if not accepted. be connected to the Bluetooth 7. Repeat Steps 1–6 to pair system at a time. 3. Press the button just below the PAIR screen button. A four-digit additional phones or devices. . If multiple paired cell phones are Personal Identification Number Listing All Paired and Connected within range of the system, the (PIN) appears on the display. Phones system connects to the first The PIN is used in Step 5. available paired cell phone in the 1. To list all paired devices, from order that they were newly 4. Start the pairing process on the the Home Page turn the MENU paired to the system. To connect cell phone to be paired to the knob, then press to select the to a different paired phone, see vehicle. See the cell phone PHONE screen button. manufacturer's user guide for “Connecting to a Different information on this process. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Phone” later in this section. to select Manage Phones. 5. Locate the device named “Your Vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Deleting a Paired Phone 4. Press the button just below the Making a Call Using Contacts 1. From the Home Page, turn the CONNECT screen button to and Recent Calls MENU knob, then press to connect to the highlighted device. For cell phones that support the select the PHONE screen Contacts and Recent Calls feature, button. Phone Menu the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Once a phone is connected and to make calls. See your cell phone to select Manage Phones. selected, the following may display: manufacturer’s user guide or 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Recent Calls: Turn the MENU contact your wireless provider to the phone to be deleted. knob to highlight Recent Calls and find out if this feature is supported 4. Press the button below the press to select. by your phone. DELETE screen button to delete Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to If the phone prompts to allow phone the highlighted device. highlight Contacts and press to book download during the pairing 5. A confirmation screen is select. process, select Always Accept and displayed. Press the button just Keypad: Turn the MENU knob to Allow. The phone book may not be below the DELETE screen highlight Keypad and press to available if not accepted. button to confirm deletion. select. When a cell phone supports the Connecting to a Different Phone Active Call: Turn the MENU knob phone book feature, the Contacts to highlight Active Call and press to and Recent Calls menus are 1. From the Home Page, turn the automatically available. MENU knob, then press to select and display the active call select the PHONE screen screen. The Contacts menu allows you to button. Manage Phones: Turn the MENU access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press knob to highlight Manage Phones to select Manage Phones. and press to select. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be connected. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The Recent Calls menu allows you To make a call using the Recent 2. Turn the MENU knob and press to access the phone numbers from Calls menu: to select Keypad. the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, 1. From the Home Page, turn the 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and Missed Calls menus on the cell MENU knob, then press to the first digit and press to select. phone to make a call. select the PHONE screen Continue this process through To make a call using the button. the number. To call, press the Contacts menu: 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight button just below the CALL 1. From the Home Page, turn the Recent Calls and press to screen button. MENU knob, then press to select. Accepting or Declining a Call select the PHONE screen If necessary, select between button. When an incoming call is received, Missed, Recent, and Sent calls the infotainment system mutes and 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight by pressing the button below the a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Contacts and press to select. appropriate screen button. Accepting a Call 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the letter group and press to the contact or the phone To accept a call, press the button select. number. just below the ANSWER screen button. 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 4. Press the MENU knob to call the the contact and press to select. contact. Declining a Call 5. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Making a Call Using the To decline a call, do one of the the desired number, then press Keypad following: the MENU knob to call the . To make a call: Press the button just below the contact. IGNORE screen button. 1. From the Home Page, turn the . MENU knob, then press to Do nothing. select the PHONE screen button. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Call Waiting Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Bluetooth (Infotainment Call waiting must be supported on (DTMF) Tones Controls - Base the Bluetooth phone and enabled by The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can Connected Radio) the wireless service carrier to work. send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu-driven For information about how to Accepting a Call Waiting Call phone system. navigate the menu system using the To accept a call waiting call, press infotainment controls, see Overview 1. When a call is active, press the the button just below the SWITCH on page 7-2. button just below the KEYPAD screen button. screen button. Switching to Handset or Declining a Call Waiting Call 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Hands-Free Mode To decline a call waiting call, do one the first digit and press to select. To switch between handset or of the following: If not initially in the phone hands-free mode, from the Home . Press the button just below the application, from the Home Page, Page select the PHONE to display IGNORE screen button. turn the MENU knob, then press to Call View. select the PHONE screen button. . . Do nothing. While the active call is From the PHONE main menu, turn hands-free, press the Handset Ending a Call the MENU knob to highlight Active screen button to switch to the Call and press to select. handset mode. The screen To end a call, press the button just button changes to Hands-Free below the END screen button. once the Bluetooth device confirms it is operating as handset. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. While the active call is handset, . Pairing only needs to be will be shown. If no devices select the Hands-Free screen completed once per phone, have been paired, Step 2 can be button to switch to the unless the pairing information on skipped. hands-free mode. The screen the cell phone changes or the button changes to Handset once cell phone is deleted from the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press the Bluetooth device confirms it system. to select Manage Phones. is operating as hands-free. . Only one paired cell phone can 3. Press the button just below the PAIR/screen button. A four-digit Pairing be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time. Personal Identification Number A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone (PIN) appears on the display. must be paired to the Bluetooth . If multiple paired cell phones are The PIN may be used in Step 5. within range of the system, the system and then connected to the 4. Start the pairing process on the vehicle before it can be used. See system connects to the most recently connected device. To cell phone to be paired to the your cell phone manufacturer's user vehicle. See the cell phone guide for Bluetooth functions before connect to a different paired phone, see “Connecting to a manufacturer's user guide for pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth information on this process. phone is not connected, calls can Different Phone” after in this be made using OnStar Hands-Free section. 5. Locate the device named “GMC IntelliLink in the list on the cell Calling, if available. See OnStar Pairing a Phone or Device ” Overview on page 14-1. phone. Follow the instructions 1. From the Home Page, turn the on the cell phone to confirm the Pairing Information MENU knob to access the four-digit code. PHONE screen button, then . Up to 10 cell phones can be After the PIN is successfully press the MENU knob to select paired to the Bluetooth system. entered or the code is the PHONE screen button. If a . confirmed, the system confirms The pairing process is disabled device has been previously the pairing process is complete. when the vehicle is moving. paired, the main Phone menu GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu connection or allow phone book DROP screen button to Once a phone is connected and download, select always accept disconnect the highlighted selected, the following may display: and allow. The phone book may device. Recent Calls: Turn the MENU not be available if not accepted. 5. Press the button below the knob to highlight Recent Calls and 7. Repeat Steps 1 6 to pair DELETE screen button to delete – press to select. additional phones or devices. the highlighted device. Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to 6. A confirmation screen is Listing All Paired and Connected highlight Contacts and press to displayed. Press the button just Phones select. below the DELETE screen 1. To list all paired devices, from button to confirm deletion. Keypad: Turn the MENU knob to the Home Page turn the MENU highlight Keypad and press to knob, then press to select the Connecting to a Different Phone select. PHONE screen button. 1. From the Home Page, turn the Active Call: Turn the MENU knob 2. Turn the MENU knob and press MENU knob, then press to to highlight Active Call and press to to select Manage Phones. select the PHONE screen select and display the active call button. Deleting a Paired Phone screen. 2. Turn the MENU knob and press Manage Phones: Turn the MENU 1. From the Home Page, turn the to select Manage Phones. MENU knob, then press to knob to highlight Manage Phones select the PHONE screen 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select. the phone to be connected. button. Making a Call Using Contacts 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 4. Press the button just below the and Recent Calls to select Manage Phones. CONNECT screen button to connect to the highlighted For cell phones that support the 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight device. Contacts and Recent Calls feature, the phone to be deleted. the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cell phone GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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to make calls. See your cell phone To make a call using the If necessary, select between manufacturer’s user guide or Contacts menu: Missed, Recent, and Sent calls contact your wireless provider to 1. From the Home Page, turn the by pressing the button below the find out if this feature is supported MENU knob, then press to appropriate screen button. by your phone. select the PHONE screen 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight If the phone prompts to allow phone button. the contact or the phone book download during the pairing 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight number. process, select Always Accept and Contacts and press to select. 4. Press the MENU knob to call the Allow. The phone book may not be contact. available if not accepted. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the contact and press to select. When a cell phone supports the Making a Call Using the phone book feature, the Contacts 4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Keypad and Recent Calls menus are the desired number, then press To make a call: automatically available. the MENU knob to call the contact. 1. From the Home Page, turn the The Contacts menu allows you to MENU knob, then press to access the phone book stored in the To make a call using the Recent select the PHONE screen cell phone to make a call. Calls menu: button. The Recent Calls menu allows you 1. From the Home Page, turn the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press to access the phone numbers from MENU knob, then press to to select Keypad. the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, select the PHONE screen and Missed Calls menus on the cell button. 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight phone to make a call. the first digit and press to select. 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Continue this process through Recent Calls and press to the number. To call, press the select. button just below the CALL screen button. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Accepting or Declining a Call Declining a Call Waiting Call From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight Active When an incoming call is received, To decline a call waiting call, do one Call and press to select. the infotainment system mutes and of the following: a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press the button just below the Text Messaging Accepting a Call IGNORE screen button. If equipped, the infotainment system To accept a call, press the button . Do nothing. may allow text messages to be just below the ANSWER screen Ending a Call received and replied to. Received button. messages can also be read aloud. To end a call, press the button just Declining a Call below the END screen button. Text Menu To decline a call, do one of the Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Inbox: Select to display incoming following: (DTMF) Tones messages. To view a message, . Press the button just below the select the name of the sender. IGNORE screen button. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can Select LISTEN to listen to the text send numbers during a call. This is message. Press the o BACK button . Do nothing. used when calling a menu-driven on the faceplate to the phone system. Call Waiting previous menu. 1. When a call is active, press the Call waiting must be supported on Settings: See Text Settings later button just below the KEYPAD “ ” the Bluetooth phone and enabled by in this section. screen button. the wireless service carrier to work. Reply: Select to reply using a 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight predefined text message. See Text Accepting a Call Waiting Call the first digit and press to select. “ Settings.” To accept a call waiting call, press If not initially in the phone Call: Select to place a call to the the button just below the SWITCH application, from the Home Page, sender of the text message. screen button. turn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Viewing a Text Message Predefined Messages Memory Full While viewing a text message: These are short text messages that This message may display if there is can be used to send so responses no more room on the phone to store . Select Reply to reply using a will not have to be typed. messages. predefined text message. The messages can be deleted or a . Select Call to place a call to the Text Settings new message can be added. sender of the text message. Text Alerts: When on, this feature To add a new message: Viewing Sender Information will display an alert when a new text 1. Select Text Settings, then select message has been received. Select If equipped, select the name of the Manage Predefined Messages. on or off. sender to view sender information if Manage Predefined Messages: this information matches contact 2. While in the predefined Select to add, change, or delete information already stored. messages list view, select Add New Predefined Message and a predefined messages. Select a Predefined Message: keyboard displays. Select from a set of quick messages. Select the message 3. Type a new message and to send. select NEW MSG when done to add the message. Press the o BACK button on faceplate to go back to the predefined messages list. Select z to delete one character at a time. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. Access or delete Report Card For Ignition Keyed System: Settings data or Teen Driver settings. . If the key is not registered, Teen Driver Register or Unregister a Key select Register and follow the instructions. A message displays If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys Any of the vehicle keys can be registered as a Teen Driver key. to confirm successful to be programmed with registration. customizable vehicle settings. Label the key to tell it apart from the It limits some vehicle features and other keys. A maximum of eight . If the key is already registered, prevents some systems, such as keys can be registered. There is the option to unregister displays. Park Assist, if equipped, from being one Report Card per vehicle. If Unregister is selected, the key turned off. It also displays a report After creating the PIN, to register or is no longer registered and a card of the driving behavior when a unregister the key(s): confirmation displays. Teen Driver key is used. 1. Have the vehicle running. For Pushbutton Start System: To activate or change the settings, 2. For automatic transmissions, the Once Key Registration is selected, select Teen Driver from the Settings vehicle must be in P (Park). For the system detects whether there is menu. See Vehicle Personalization manual transmissions, the a transmitter key in the transmitter on page 5-40. If no keys are vehicle must be stopped with the pocket, which is in the center activated, the Teen Driver feature parking brake set. console storage area or on the side will not record any Report of the steering wheel column. See Card data. 3. Select Teen Driver from the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Settings menu. A Personal Identification Number System Operation on page 2-4. (PIN) must be created using the 4. Enter the PIN. . If no transmitter key is detected, keypad. The PIN is required to: 5. Select Key Registration. a message displays indicating to . Register Keys. place the transmitter key in the The system will display instructions transmitter pocket. . Change settings. for registering or unregistering a key. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. If the transmitter key is in the Manage Settings Delete Report Card Data transmitter pocket, it will identify whether the transmitter key is The PIN can be used to change The Report Card continues to save registered or unregistered. these settings: data for all trips until the data is deleted using the PIN. . If the transmitter key is not Audio Volume Limit: Allows a registered, a message maximum radio volume to be set. To delete Report Card data: displays requesting Teen Driver Speed Warning: . Select Reset from the Report confirmation to register. Allows a warning to be set when a Card screen. Select Register and follow selected speed is exceeded. . Select Clear All Teen Keys/PIN the instructions. A message Teen Driver Speed Limiter: from the Teen Driver menu. displays to confirm If equipped, this allows the successful registration. maximum speed limit of the vehicle Forgotten PIN . If the transmitter key is to be set. See your dealer to reset the PIN. already registered, the The following cannot be changed: option to unregister displays. If Unregister is . The radio will mute when the selected, the transmitter driver safety belt is not fastened, key is no longer registered and in some vehicles, when the and a confirmation displays. safety belt of a front outboard passenger is not fastened. In vehicles with a Pushbutton start system, if a Teen Driver transmitter . Other vehicle features, such as key and a non-Teen Driver Park Assist, if equipped, cannot transmitter key are both present at be turned off when the Teen start up, the vehicle will recognize Driver setting is in use. the non-Teen Driver transmitter key to start the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not be active. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
7-38 Infotainment System
Trademarks and iPod shuffle®, and iPod touch® are Explicit Language Notice: Channels trademarks of Apple Inc., registered with frequent explicit language are License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is FCC Information available for SiriusXM Satellite See Radio Frequency Statement on Radio receivers by notifying page 13-12. SiriusXM: . USA Customers — See www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635–2349. Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee, . Canadian Customers — See taxes, one time activation fee, and www.xmradio.ca or call other fees may apply. Subscription 1-877-209-0079. fee is consumer only. All fees and "Made for iPod" and "Made for programming subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, iPhone" mean that an electronic Subscriptions subject to Customer disassemble, reverse engineer, accessory has been designed to Agreement available at hack, manipulate, or otherwise connect specifically to iPod or www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM® make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers iPhone and has been certified by service only available in the ® the developer to meet Apple 48 contiguous United States and compatible with the SiriusXM performance standards. Apple is not Canada. Satellite Radio System or that responsible for the operation of this support the SiriusXM website, the In Canada: Some deterioration of Online Service or any of its content. device or its compliance with safety service may occur in extreme and regulatory standards. Please Furthermore, the AMBER voice northern latitudes. This is beyond compression software included in note that the use of this accessory ® the control of SiriusXM Satellite this product is protected by with iPod or iPhone may affect Radio. wireless performance. iPhone®, intellectual property rights including iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Infotainment System 7-39
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7-40 Infotainment System
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Infotainment System 7-41
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7-42 Infotainment System
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Infotainment System 7-43
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7-44 Infotainment System
2 NOTES GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control Systems
With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Automatic Climate Control System ...... 8-3 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-7
1. Fan Control 7. Rear Window Defogger (If 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) Equipped) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls Outside Air (If Equipped) 4. Defrost TEMP (Temperature Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) to increase or decrease the 6. Air Recirculation temperature inside the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
8-2 Climate Controls
9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise - (Defog): This mode clears the @ (Recirculation): Press to turn or counterclockwise to increase or windows of fog or moisture. Air is on recirculation. An indicator light decrease the fan speed. Turn the directed to the windshield, with comes on. Air is recirculated to knob all the way counterclockwise some air directed to the floor and quickly cool the inside of the to turn the fan off. outboard instrument panel outlets, vehicle. It can also be used to help Air Delivery Mode Control: and side window vents. reduce outside air and odors that enter the vehicle. Press Y, \, [ , or - to change 0 (Defrost): Press to clear the the direction of the airflow. An windshield of fog or frost more 8 (Outside Air, (If Equipped)): indicator light comes on in the quickly. Air is directed to the Press to turn on outside air. An selected mode button. windshield and side window vents, indicator light comes on. Outside air with some air directed to the is circulated throughout the vehicle. Y (Vent): Air is directed to the outboard instrument panel. The instrument panel outlets. A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to system automatically forces outside turn the air conditioning system on \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided air into the vehicle and the air or off. An indicator light comes on to between the instrument panel and conditioning compressor will run, show that the air conditioning is floor outlets. unless the outside temperature is enabled. If the fan is turned off, the close to freezing. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the air conditioner will not run. The A/C floor outlets, with some air directed Do not drive the vehicle until all the light will stay on even if the outside to the windshield, outboard windows are clear. temperatures are below freezing. instrument panel and side window See Air Vents on page 8-6. outlets. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Climate Controls 8-3
Rear Window Defogger Automatic Climate Control System K (Rear Window Defogger, (If With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be Equipped)): Press to turn the rear controlled. window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/ RUN. The defogger also turns off if the ignition is turned to ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
{ Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear 1. Fan Control 8. Rear Window Defogger window defogger. Repairs would 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 9. AUTO (Automatic Operation) not be covered by the vehicle 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls warranty. Do not clear the inside Automatic Operation rear window with sharp objects. 4. Defrost The system automatically controls 5. Temperature Control the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in 6. Power Button order to heat or cool the vehicle to 7. Air Recirculation the desired temperature. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
8-4 Climate Controls
When the indicator light is on, the Do not cover the solar sensor on the Air Delivery Mode Controls: system is in full automatic operation. top of the instrument panel near the Press Y, \, [ , or - to change If the air delivery mode or fan windshield. This sensor regulates the direction of the airflow. An setting is manually adjusted, the air temperature based on sun load. indicator light comes on in the auto indicator turns off and displays See “Sensors” later in this section. selected mode button. will show the selected settings. Manual Operation Changing the mode cancels the To place the system in automatic operation and the system automatic mode: O (On/Off): Press O to turn the climate control system on or off. goes into manual mode. Press 1. Press AUTO. Outside air still enters the vehicle, AUTO to return to automatic operation. 2. Set the temperature. and is directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by Y (Vent): Air is directed to the To find your comfort setting, start pressing the air delivery mode. instrument panel outlets. with 22°C (72°F) and allow the system time to stabilize. Then A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise \ (Bi-Level): Air is divided adjust the temperature as or counterclockwise to increase or between the instrument panel and needed for best comfort. decrease the fan speed. Press the floor outlets. Some air is directed knob to turn the fan off. toward the windshield and side To improve fuel efficiency and to window outlets. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation Press AUTO to return to automatic may be automatically selected in operation. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the warm weather. Temperature Control: Turn the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, outboard instrument The recirculation light will not come knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease temperature panel outlets, side window outlets, on when automatically controlled. and second row floor outlets. Press @ to manually select setting. recirculation; press it again to select outside air. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Climate Controls 8-5
- (Defog): This mode clears the A/C (Air Conditioning): Press to system does not detect possible windows of fog or moisture. Air is turn the air conditioning system on window fogging, it returns to normal directed to the windshield, floor or off. An indicator light comes on to operation. To turn Auto Defog off or outlets, outboard instrument panel show that the air conditioning is on, see “Climate and Air Quality” outlets and side window vents. The enabled. The A/C light will stay on under Vehicle Personalization on system automatically forces outside even if the outside temperatures are page 5-40. below freezing. If the fan is turned air into the vehicle and the air Rear Window Defogger conditioning compressor will run, off, the air conditioner will not run. unless the outside temperature is @ (Recirculation): Press to turn The rear window defogger uses a close to freezing. on recirculation. An indicator light warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. 0 (Defrost): Press to clear the comes on. Air is recirculated to windshield of fog or frost more quickly cool the inside of the K (Rear Window Defogger): quickly. Air is directed to the vehicle. It can also be used to help Press to turn the rear window windshield and the side window reduce outside air and odors that defogger on or off. An indicator light vents, with some air directed to the enter the vehicle. The air on the button comes on to show that outboard instrument panel outlets. conditioning compressor also comes the rear window defogger is on. on when this mode is activated. The system automatically forces The rear window defogger only outside air into the vehicle and the Auto Defog: The climate control works when the ignition is in ON/ air conditioning compressor will run, system may have a sensor to RUN. The defogger also turns off if unless the outside temperature is automatically detect high humidity the ignition is turned to ACC/ below freezing. inside the vehicle. When high ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. Do not drive the vehicle until all humidity is detected, the climate windows are clear. control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the See Air Vents on page 8-6. air conditioner. If the climate control GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
8-6 Climate Controls
Operation Tips { Caution Air Vents . Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the Using a razor blade or sharp center and on the side of the base of the windshield that could object to clear the inside rear instrument panel. Use the sliding block the flow of air into the window can damage the rear knobs on the air vents to change vehicle. window defogger. Repairs would the direction of the airflow. Slide the not be covered by the vehicle knob up or down to open or close . Keep the path under the front warranty. Do not clear the inside off the airflow. seats clear of objects to help rear window with sharp objects. circulate the air inside of the Air vents blow warm air on the side vehicle more effectively. windows in cold weather. If Floor, Heated Mirror: If equipped with Defog, or Defrost modes are . Use of non-GM approved hood heated outside rearview mirrors, the selected, a small amount of air will deflectors can adversely affect mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost come from the vents close to the the performance of the system. from the surface of the mirror when window. If the airflow is shut off Check with your dealer before the rear window defog button is using the sliding knobs, warm air adding equipment to the outside pressed. See Heated Mirrors on will be directed to the other of the vehicle. page 2-14. instrument panel vents. This is normal operation. Use the sliding knobs to turn vent airflow on or off based on the mode selected. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Climate Controls 8-7
Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter will need to be replaced periodically. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not recommended. Water or other debris could enter the system and result in leaks or noises. Always install a new filter when removing the old filter. For more information on filter replacement, see your dealer. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
8-8 Climate Controls
2 NOTES GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Driving and Operating 9-1
Engine Coolant Heater ...... 9-25 Ride Control Systems Driving and Shifting Into Park ...... 9-27 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting out of Park ...... 9-28 Stability Control ...... 9-42 Parking ...... 9-29 Hill Descent Parking over Things Control (HDC) ...... 9-44 That Burn ...... 9-29 Driving Information Cruise Control Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Engine Exhaust Cruise Control ...... 9-45 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-29 Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Running the Vehicle While Driver Assistance Systems Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-30 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Braking ...... 9-3 System ...... 9-48 Steering ...... 9-4 Automatic Transmission Rear Vision Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-30 Camera (RVC) ...... 9-50 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Manual Mode ...... 9-33 Lane Departure Off-Road Driving ...... 9-6 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 9-34 Warning (LDW) ...... 9-52 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-10 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 9-11 Manual Transmission Fuel Winter Driving ...... 9-12 Manual Transmission ...... 9-35 Fuel ...... 9-53 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-13 California Fuel Drive Systems Requirements ...... 9-54 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-15 Four-Wheel Drive ...... 9-36 Truck-Camper Loading Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-55 Information ...... 9-21 Brakes Fuel Additives ...... 9-55 Antilock Brake Filling the Tank ...... 9-55 Starting and Operating System (ABS) ...... 9-40 Filling a Portable Fuel New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-21 Parking Brake ...... 9-41 Container ...... 9-56 Ignition Positions ...... 9-22 Brake Assist ...... 9-42 Starting the Engine ...... 9-23 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-42 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...... 9-25 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
9-2 Driving and Operating
Trailer Towing Driving Information . Designate a front seat General Towing passenger to handle potential distractions. Information ...... 9-57 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and . Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips ...... 9-57 Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as Trailer Towing ...... 9-60 and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio Towing Equipment ...... 9-63 task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate Trailer Sway judgment and do not let other control and seat settings. Control (TSC) ...... 9-65 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Conversions and Add-Ons from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to governments have enacted laws driving. Add-On Electrical regarding driver distraction. Become Equipment ...... 9-66 . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in to retrieve items that have fallen your area. to the floor. To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Driving and Operating 9-3
. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle { Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. Drunk Driving Focus your attention on driving. Braking Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception drinking and driving is a global Refer to the infotainment section for time and reaction time. Deciding to tragedy. more information on using that push the brake pedal is perception system and the navigation system, time. Actually doing it is if equipped, including pairing and { Warning reaction time. using a cell phone. Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is Defensive Driving dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at Defensive driving means “always judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m expect the unexpected.” The first a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. step in driving defensively is to wear can have a serious — or even the safety belt. See Safety Belts on fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind page 3-9. drinking. include: . Assume that other road users Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between (pedestrians, bicyclists, and a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front other drivers) are going to be Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. who will not drink. and be ready. . Keep pace with traffic. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it . Maintain a reasonable steady vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel and is speed through the curve. normally but do not pump the held against that position for an . Wait until the vehicle is out of brakes. Doing so could make the extended period of time, power the curve before accelerating pedal harder to push down. If the steering assist may be reduced. gently into the straightaway. engine stops, there will be some If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies power brake assist but it will be extended period of time, power used when the brake is applied. assist may be reduced. . There are some situations when Once the power assist is used up, it steering around a problem may can take longer to stop and the Normal use of the power steering be more effective than braking. brake pedal will be harder to push. assist should return when the system cools down. . Holding both sides of the Steering steering wheel allows you to turn See specific vehicle steering 180 degrees without removing messages under Steering System a hand. Electric Power Steering Messages on page 5-37. See your The vehicle has electric power dealer if there is a problem. . The Antilock Brake System steering. It does not have power (ABS) allows steering while steering fluid. Regular maintenance Curve Tips braking. is not required. . Take curves at a reasonable If power steering assist is lost due speed. to a system malfunction, the vehicle . Reduce speed before entering a can be steered, but may require curve. increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Driving and Operating 9-5
Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. There are three types of skids that Be ready for a second skid if it correspond to the vehicle's three occurs. control systems: . Slow down and adjust your . Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather rolling. conditions. Stopping distance . Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle too much speed or steering in a control can be affected when curve causes tires to slip and traction is reduced by water, The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other off the edge of a road onto the material on the road. Learn to shoulder while driving. Follow . Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such these tips: throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a 1. Ease off the accelerator and mirrored surface and slow then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids — down when you have any doubt. way, steer the vehicle so that it by taking reasonable care suited to straddles the edge of the existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering, pavement. overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking, skids are always possible. including reducing vehicle speed 2. Turn the steering wheel about by shifting to a lower gear. Any one-eighth of a turn, until the sudden changes could cause right front tire contacts the the tires to slide. pavement edge. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
9-6 Driving and Operating
Remember: Antilock brakes help Before Driving Off-Road avoid only the braking skid. { Caution . Have all necessary maintenance Off-Road Driving and service work completed. Operating the vehicle for . Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, extended periods without the front Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be and check inflation pressure in fascia lower air dam installed can used for off-road driving. Vehicles all tires, including the spare, cause improper air flow to the without four-wheel drive and if equipped. engine. Re-attach the front fascia vehicles not equipped with All air dam after off-road driving. Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) . Read all the information about tires must not be driven off-road four-wheel-drive vehicles in this except on a level, solid surface. For manual. Loading the Vehicle for contact information about the . Remove any underbody air Off-Road Driving original equipment tires, see the deflector, if equipped. Re-attach warranty manual. the air deflector after off-road { Warning One of the best ways for successful driving. . Unsecured cargo on the load off-road driving is to control the . See Hill Descent Control (HDC) floor can be tossed about speed. on page 9-44 when driving over rough . Know the local laws that apply to terrain. You or your { Warning off-road driving. passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the To gain more ground clearance if When driving off-road, bouncing cargo properly. and quick changes in direction needed, it may be necessary to can easily throw you out of remove the front fascia lower air (Continued) position. This could cause you to dam. However, driving without the lose control and crash. You and air dam reduces fuel economy. your passengers should always wear safety belts. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. Do not damage shrubs, flowers, cannot be seen, get out of the Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. driving further. . Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as . Do not park over things that When driving on hills: possible. The heaviest things burn. See Parking over Things That Burn on page 9-29. . Use a low gear and keep a firm should be on the floor, grip on the steering wheel. forward of the rear axle. Driving on Hills . Maintain a slow speed. . Heavy loads on the roof raise Driving safely on hills requires good the vehicle's center of gravity, . When possible, drive straight up judgment and an understanding of or down the hill. making it more likely to roll what the vehicle can and cannot do. over. You can be seriously or . Slow down when approaching fatally injured if the vehicle the top of the hill. rolls over. Put heavy loads { Warning . Use headlamps even during the inside the cargo area, not on Many hills are simply too steep the roof. day to make the vehicle more for any vehicle. Driving up hills visible. can cause the vehicle to stall. For more information about loading Driving down hills can cause loss { Warning the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits of control. Driving across hills can on page 9-15 and Tires on cause a rollover. You could be Driving to the top of a hill at high page 10-40. injured or killed. Do not drive on speed can cause an accident. Environmental Concerns steep hills. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even . Always use established trails, Before driving on a hill, assess the another vehicle. You could be roads, and areas that have been seriously injured or killed. As you set aside for public off-road steepness, traction, and obstructions. If the terrain ahead near the top of a hill, slow down recreational driving and obey all and stay alert. posted regulations. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. Never go downhill forward or brakes to slow the vehicle and 2. Shift into P (Park) and then backward with either the help keep the vehicle under restart the engine. transmission or transfer case in control. N (Neutral). The brakes could . If driving uphill when the vehicle stalls, shift to overheat and you could lose { Warning control. R (Reverse), release the parking brake, and back Heavy braking when going down straight down. { Warning a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could . Never try to turn the vehicle If the vehicle has the two‐speed cause loss of control and you or around. If the hill is steep automatic transfer case, shifting others could be injured or killed. enough to stall the vehicle, it is steep enough to cause the transfer case to N (Neutral) Apply the brakes lightly when it to roll over. can cause your vehicle to roll descending a hill and use a low even if the transmission is in gear to keep vehicle speed under . If you cannot make it up the P (Park). This is because the control. hill, back straight down N (Neutral) position on the the hill. transfer case overrides the If the vehicle stalls on a hill: . Never back down a hill in transmission. You or someone N (Neutral) using only the else could be injured. If leaving 1. Apply the brakes to stop the brake. The vehicle can roll the vehicle, set the parking brake vehicle, and then apply the backward quickly and you and shift the transmission to parking brake. could lose control. P (Park). Shift the transfer case to . any position but N (Neutral). If driving downhill when the vehicle stalls, shift to a lower gear, release the . When driving down a hill, keep parking brake, and drive the vehicle headed straight straight down the hill. down. Use a low gear because the engine will work with the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted . Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, after stalling, set the parking steepness of the incline more or Ice brake, shift into P (Park), and severe. If a rock is driven across turn the vehicle off. with the uphill wheels, or if the Use a low gear when driving in downhill wheels drop into a rut mud — the deeper the mud, the 3.1. Leave the vehicle and or depression, the vehicle can tilt lower the gear. Keep the vehicle seek help. even more. moving to avoid getting stuck. 3.2. Stay clear of the path the . If an incline must be driven Traction changes when driving on vehicle would take if it across, and the vehicle starts to sand. On loose sand, such as on rolled downhill. slide, turn downhill. This should beaches or sand dunes, the tires . Avoid turns that take the vehicle help straighten out the vehicle tend to sink into the sand. This across the incline of the hill. and prevent the side slipping. affects steering, accelerating, and A hill that can be driven straight braking. Drive at a reduced speed up or down might be too steep to { Warning and avoid sharp turns or abrupt drive across. Driving across an maneuvers. incline puts more weight on the Getting out of the vehicle on the Traction is reduced on hard packed downhill wheels, which could downhill side when stopped snow and ice and it is easy to lose cause a downhill slide or a across an incline is dangerous. control. Reduce vehicle speed when rollover. If the vehicle rolls over, you could driving on hard packed snow . Surface conditions can be a be crushed or killed. Always get and ice. problem. Loose gravel, muddy out on the uphill side of the spots, or even wet grass can vehicle and stay well clear of the { Warning cause the tires to slip sideways, rollover path. downhill. If the vehicle slips Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, sideways, it can hit something or rivers can be dangerous. Ice that will trip it — a rock, a rut, conditions vary greatly and the etc. — and roll over. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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suspension, wheels, tires, and Warning (Continued) { Caution exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling vehicle could fall through the ice; Do not drive through standing system for any leakage. you and your passengers could water if it is deep enough to cover drown. Drive your vehicle on safe the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust More frequent maintenance service surfaces only. pipe. Deep water can damage the is required. See the Maintenance axle and other vehicle parts. Schedule on page 11-2. Driving in Water Driving on Wet Roads If the standing water is not too deep, Rain and wet roads can reduce { Warning drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes and the vehicle traction and affect your Driving through rushing water can vehicle can stall. When going ability to stop and accelerate. be dangerous. Deep water can through water, the brakes get wet Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid sweep your vehicle downstream and it may take longer to stop. See driving through large puddles and and you and your passengers “Driving on Wet Roads” later in this deep‐standing or flowing water. could drown. If it is only shallow section. water, it can still wash away the After Off-Road Driving ground from under your tires. { Warning Remove any brush or debris that Traction could be lost, and the Wet brakes can cause crashes. vehicle could roll over. Do not has collected on the underbody or chassis, or under the hood. These They might not work as well in a drive through rushing water. accumulations can be a fire hazard. quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could After operation in mud or sand, lose control of the vehicle. have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can (Continued) cause glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure, steering, GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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There is no hard and fast rule about . Check all fluid levels and brakes, Warning (Continued) hydroplaning. The best advice is to tires, cooling system, and slow down when the road is wet. transmission. After driving through a large . Shift to a lower gear when going puddle of water or a car/vehicle Other Rainy Weather Tips down steep or long hills. wash, lightly apply the brake Besides slowing down, other wet pedal until the brakes work weather driving tips include: normally. { Warning . Allow extra following distance. Flowing or rushing water creates Using the brakes to slow the . strong forces. Driving through Pass with caution. vehicle on a long downhill slope flowing water could cause the . Keep windshield wiping can cause brake overheating, can vehicle to be carried away. If this equipment in good shape. reduce brake performance, and happens, you and other vehicle . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking. occupants could drown. Do not reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower ignore police warnings and be gear to let the engine assist the . very cautious about trying to drive Have good tires with proper brakes on a steep downhill slope. through flowing water. tread depth. See Tires on page 10-40. . Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the Driving on steep hills or through or with the ignition off is water. This can happen if the road is mountains is different than driving dangerous. This can cause wet enough and you are going fast on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for overheating of the brakes and enough. When the vehicle is driving in these conditions include: (Continued) hydroplaning, it has little or no . Keep the vehicle serviced and in contact with the road. good shape. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Wet ice can occur at about 0°C curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning (Continued) (32°F) when freezing rain begins to when the surrounding roads are fall, resulting in even less traction. clear. Avoid sudden steering loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in maneuvers and braking while engine running and the vehicle freezing rain until roads can be on ice. in gear. treated with salt or sand. Turn off cruise control on slippery Drive with caution, whatever the surfaces. . Stay in your own lane. Do not condition. Accelerate gently so swing wide or cut across the traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions center of the road. Drive at quickly causes the wheels to spin Being stuck in snow can be a speeds that let you stay in your and makes the surface under the serious situation. Stay with the own lane. tires slick, so there is even less vehicle unless there is help nearby. . Be alert on top of hills; traction. If possible, use Roadside something could be in your lane Traction Control should be turned Assistance. See Roadside (stalled car, accident). on. See Traction Control/Electronic Assistance Program on page 13-5. To get help and keep everyone in . Pay attention to special road Stability Control on page 9-42. the vehicle safe: signs (falling rocks area, winding The Antilock Brake System (ABS) roads, long grades, passing or improves vehicle stability during . Turn on the hazard warning no-passing zones) and take hard stops on slippery roads, but flashers. appropriate action. apply the brakes sooner than when . Tie a red cloth to an outside on dry pavement. See Antilock mirror. Winter Driving Brake System (ABS) on page 9-40. Driving on Snow or Ice Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for Drive carefully when there is snow slippery spots. Icy patches can or ice between the tires and the occur on otherwise clear roads in road, creating less traction or grip. shaded areas. The surface of a GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If it takes some time for help to { Warning Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator . Snow can trap engine exhaust Fully open the air outlets on pedal slightly so the engine runs under the vehicle. This may or under the instrument faster than the idle speed. This cause exhaust gases to get panel. keeps the battery charged to restart inside. Engine exhaust contains . Adjust the climate control the vehicle and to signal for help carbon monoxide (CO) which system to a setting that with the headlamps. Do this as little cannot be seen or smelled. It can circulates the air inside the as possible to save fuel. cause unconsciousness and even vehicle and set the fan speed death. to the highest setting. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck “Climate Control Systems.” If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Slowly and cautiously spin the For more information about . Clear away snow from around wheels to free the vehicle when the base of your vehicle, carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. especially any that is blocking Exhaust on page 9-29. See “Rocking the Vehicle to Get It the exhaust pipe. Out” later in this section. . Check again from time to To save fuel, run the engine for only The Traction Control System (TCS) time to be sure snow does short periods as needed to warm can often help to free a stuck not collect there. the vehicle and then shut the engine vehicle. See Traction Control/ off and close the window most of Electronic Stability Control on . Open a window about 5 cm the way to save heat. Repeat this page 9-42. If TCS cannot free the (2 in) on the side of the until help arrives but only when you vehicle, see “Rocking the Vehicle to vehicle that is away from the feel really uncomfortable from the Get it Out” following. wind to bring in fresh air. cold. Moving about to keep warm (Continued) also helps. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in { Warning the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you the vehicle out after a few tries, it or others could be injured. The might need to be towed out. See vehicle can overheat, causing an Towing the Vehicle on page 10-78. engine compartment fire or other Recovery hooks can be used, if the damage. Spin the wheels as little vehicle has them. as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). Recovery Hooks
{ Warning For information about using tire { Caution chains on the vehicle, see Tire Never pull on recovery hooks Chains on page 10-61. from the side. The hooks could Do not drive through standing Rocking the Vehicle to Get break and you and others could water if it is deep enough to cover It Out be injured. When using recovery the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust hooks, always pull the vehicle pipe. Deep water can damage the Turn the steering wheel left and from the front. axle and other vehicle parts. right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, shift into Four-Wheel Drive There are recovery hooks at the High. Turn the TCS off. Shift back front of the vehicle. Use them if the and forth between R (Reverse) and vehicle is stuck off-road and needs a forward gear, spinning the wheels to be pulled some place to continue as little as possible. To prevent driving. transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Vehicle Load Limits The Tire and Loading Warning (Continued) Information label shows the It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could number of occupant seating much weight the vehicle can positions (1), and the maximum carry. This weight is called the cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight (2) in vehicle capacity weight and kilograms and pounds. includes the weight of all shorten the life of the vehicle. occupants, cargo, and all The Tire and Loading nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information Information label also shows the Two labels on the vehicle show Label size of the original equipment how much weight it was tires (3) and the recommended designed to carry: the Tire and cold tire inflation pressures (4). Loading Information label and For more information on tires the Certification/Tire label. and inflation see Tires on page 10-40 and Tire Pressure { Warning on page 10-48. There is also important loading Do not load the vehicle any information on the vehicle heavier than the Gross Certification/Tire label. It tells Vehicle Weight Rating you the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR), or either the Rating (GVWR) and the Gross maximum front or rear Gross Label Example Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). the front and rear axles. See This can cause systems to A vehicle-specific Tire and “Certification/Tire Label” later in break and change the way the Loading Information label is this section. (Continued) attached to the B-pillar or on the forward edge of the rear door. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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“Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit– 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) 1. Locate the statement "The = 650 lbs.) combined weight of 5. Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle. XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s That weight may not safely placard. exceed the available cargo 2. Determine the combined and luggage load capacity weight of the driver and calculated in Step 4. passengers that will be riding 6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 in your vehicle. a trailer, load from your trailer 3. Subtract the combined will be transferred to your 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for weight of the driver and vehicle. Consult this manual Example 1 = (453 kg) passengers from XXX kg or to determine how this (1,000 lb) XXX lbs. reduces the available cargo 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ and luggage load capacity of 68 kg (150 lb) × 2 = 136 kg 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle.” (300 lb) the available amount of cargo 3. Available Occupant and and luggage load capacity. See Trailer Towing on page 9-60 Cargo Weight = 317 kg For example, if the "XXX" for important information on (700 lb) amount equals 1400 lbs. and towing a trailer, towing safety there will be five 150 lb rules, and trailering tips. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label
Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lb) × 5 = 340 kg 91 kg (200 lb) × 5 = 453 kg (750 lb) (1,000 lb) A vehicle-specific Certification/ 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Tire label is attached to the 113 kg (250 lb) 0 kg (0 lb) B-pillar or on the forward edge Refer to the Tire and Loading of the rear door. The label Information label for specific shows the size of the vehicle's information about the vehicle's original tires and the inflation capacity weight and seating pressures needed to obtain the positions. The combined weight gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called Gross GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight { Warning Warning (Continued) of the vehicle, all occupants, In the case of a sudden stop cause loss of control and a fuel, and cargo. or collision, things carried in crash. Overloading can also The Certification/Tire label also the bed of your truck could shorten the life of the vehicle. tells you the maximum weights shift forward and come into for the front and rear axles, the passenger area, injuring called Gross Axle Weight you and others. If you put { Caution Rating (GAWR). To find out the things in the bed of your truck, actual loads on the front and you should make sure they Overloading the vehicle may rear axles, you need to go to a are properly secured. cause damage. Repairs would not weigh station and weigh the be covered by the vehicle vehicle. Your dealer can help warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. you with this. Be sure to spread { Warning out the load equally on both sides of the centerline. Do not load the vehicle any Using heavier suspension Never exceed the GVWR for the heavier than the Gross components to get added vehicle, or the GAWR for either Vehicle Weight Rating durability might not change the the front or rear axle. (GVWR), or either the weight ratings. Ask your dealer maximum front or rear Gross to help load the vehicle the The Certification/Tire label also Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). right way. contains important information This can cause systems to If you put things inside the about the Front Axle Reserve break and change the way the vehicle like suitcases, tools, Capacity. vehicle handles. This could — packages, or anything (Continued) else — they go as fast as the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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vehicle goes. If you have to stop When using this upper load or turn quickly, or if there is a Warning (Continued) platform, be sure the load is crash, they will keep going. . When you carry something securely tied down to prevent it inside the vehicle, secure from shifting. The load's center { Warning it whenever you can. of gravity should be positioned in a zone over the rear axle. The Things you put inside the . Do not leave a seat folded zone is located in the area vehicle can strike and injure down unless you need to. between the front of each wheel people in a sudden stop or well and the rear of each wheel turn, or in a crash. There is also important loading well. The center of gravity height . Put things in the cargo information for off-road driving in must not extend above the top area of the vehicle. Try to this manual. See “Loading the of the pickup box flareboard. spread the weight evenly. Vehicle for Off-Road Driving“ Any load that extends beyond under Off-Road Driving on . Never stack heavier the vehicle's taillamp area must page 9-6. things, like suitcases, be properly marked according to inside the vehicle so that Two-Tiered Loading local laws and regulations. some of them are above Depending on the model of the Remember not to exceed the the tops of the seats. pickup, an upper load platform Gross Axle Weight . Do not leave an can be created by positioning Rating (GAWR) of the front or unsecured child restraint three or four 5 cm (2 in) by rear axle. in the vehicle. 15 cm (6 in) wooden planks (Continued) across the width of the pickup box. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Add-On Equipment Maximum Loading Points When carrying removable items, * Equipment Weight a limit on how many people Ladder Rack 340 kg (750 lb) carried inside the vehicle may and Cargo be necessary. Be sure to weigh the vehicle before buying and Cross Toolbox 181 kg (400 lb) installing the new equipment. and Cargo Side Boxes 113 kg per { Caution and Cargo side (250 lb per side) Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not * The combined weight for all be covered by the vehicle rail-mounted equipment should warranty. Do not overload the not exceed 454 kg (1,000 lb). 1. Primary Load Points vehicle. 2. Secondary Load Areas 3. GM Approved Accessory Remember not to exceed the Mounting Points Gross Axle Weight Structural members (1) and (2) are Rating (GAWR) of the front or included in the pickup box design. rear axle. Additional accessories should use these load points. Depending on the accessory design, use a spacer under the accessory at the load points to remove gap. The holes for GM approved accessories (3) are not intended for aftermarket GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com Starting and for additional pickup box load Caution (Continued) bearing structural information. Operating broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean Truck-Camper Loading New Vehicle Break-In premature wear and earlier Information replacement. Follow this The vehicle was neither { Caution breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake designed nor intended to carry a The vehicle does not need an linings. slide-in type camper. elaborate break-in. But it will . Do not tow a trailer during perform better in the long run if break-in. See Trailer Towing you follow these guidelines: { Caution on page 9-60 for the trailer . Adding a slide-in camper or Keep the vehicle speed at towing capabilities of the 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for similar equipment to the vehicle vehicle and more information. the first 805 km (500 mi). can damage it, and the repairs Following break-in, engine speed would not be covered by the . Do not drive at any one and load can be gradually vehicle warranty. Do not install a constant speed, fast or slow, increased. slide-in camper or similar for the first 805 km (500 mi). equipment on the vehicle. Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Ignition Positions This position locks the ignition and 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This steering wheel. It also locks the can be done while the vehicle is transmission on automatic moving. After shifting to neutral, transmission vehicles. The key can continue to firmly apply the be removed in LOCK/OFF. brakes and steer the vehicle to a The steering can bind with the safe location. wheels turned off center. If this 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift happens, move the steering wheel to P (Park) with an automatic from right to left while turning the transmission, or Neutral with a key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this manual transmission. Turn the does not work, then the vehicle ignition to LOCK/OFF. needs service. 4. Set the parking brake. See Do not turn the engine off when the Parking Brake on page 9-41. vehicle is moving. This will cause a The ignition switch has four different loss of power assist in the brake { Warning positions. and steering systems and disable the airbags. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition Turning off the vehicle while must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ If the vehicle must be shut off in an moving may cause loss of power ACCESSORY and the regular brake emergency: assist in the brake and steering pedal must be applied. systems and disable the airbags. 1. Brake using a firm and steady While driving, only shut the pressure. Do not pump the 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ vehicle off in an emergency. OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, brakes repeatedly. This may turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ deplete power assist, requiring OFF to turn the engine off. Retained increased brake pedal force. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Accessory Power (RAP) will remain and must be shut off while driving, active. See Retained Accessory turn the ignition to ACC/ Power (RAP) on page 9-25. ACCESSORY. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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On vehicles with an automatic indicator lights. This position can Starting the Engine transmission, the shift lever must be also be used for service and in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch diagnostics, and to verify the proper to LOCK/OFF. operation of the malfunction { Caution indicator lamp as may be required If you add electrical parts or for emission inspection purposes. { Caution accessories, you could change The switch stays in this position the way the engine operates. Any Using a tool to force the key to when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this resulting damage would not be turn in the ignition could cause covered by the vehicle warranty. damage to the switch or break the position on automatic transmission vehicles. See Add-On Electrical Equipment key. Use the correct key, make on page 9-66. sure it is all the way in, and turn it If the key is left in the ACC/ only with your hand. If the key ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position cannot be turned by hand, see with the engine off, the battery could Place the transmission in the your dealer. be drained. The vehicle may not proper gear. start if the battery is allowed to drain Automatic Transmission for an extended period of time. 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This Move the shift lever to P (Park) or position lets things like the radio 4 (START): This is the position that N (Neutral). The engine will not start and the windshield wipers operate starts the engine. When the engine in any other position. To restart the starts, release the key. The ignition while the engine is off. It also engine when the vehicle is already switch returns to ON/RUN for unlocks the steering wheel. Use this moving, use N (Neutral) only. position if the vehicle must be driving. pushed or towed. A warning tone will sound when the 3 (ON/RUN): This position can be driver door is opened, the ignition is used to operate the electrical in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ accessories and to display some OFF, and the key is in the ignition. instrument cluster warning and GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Starting Procedure damage, this system also { Caution prevents cranking if the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine pedal, turn the ignition key to Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the cranking can be stopped by START. When the engine starts, vehicle is moving. If you do, you turning the ignition switch to the let go of the key. The idle speed could damage the transmission. ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ will go down as the engine gets Shift to P (Park) only when the OFF position. vehicle is stopped. warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and { Caution Manual Transmission transmission gently to allow the Cranking the engine for long The shift lever should be in Neutral oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. periods of time, by returning the and the parking brake engaged. ignition to the START position Hold the clutch pedal down to the The vehicle has a immediately after cranking has floor and start the engine. The Computer-Controlled Cranking ended, can overheat and damage vehicle will not start if the clutch System. This feature assists in the cranking motor, and drain the pedal is not all the way down. starting the engine and protects battery. Wait at least 15 seconds components. If the ignition key is between each try, to let the turned to the START position, cranking motor cool down. and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for 2. If the engine does not start after a few seconds or until the five to 10 seconds, especially vehicle starts. If the engine does in very cold weather (below not start and the key is held in −18°C or 0°F), it could be START for many seconds, flooded with too much gasoline. cranking will be stopped after Try pushing the accelerator 15 seconds to prevent cranking pedal all the way to the floor and motor damage. To prevent gear holding it there while holding the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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key in START for up to These features work when the If electronic items are left plugged 15 seconds. Wait at least key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ into these APOs for long periods of 15 seconds between each try, to ACCESSORY. Once the key is time with the vehicle off, the vehicle allow the cranking motor to cool turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, battery could be drained. The down. When the engine starts, the windows continue to work up to vehicle may not start if the battery is let go of the key and accelerator. 10 minutes or until any door is allowed to drain for an extended If the vehicle starts briefly but opened. The radio continues to period of time. then stops again, do the same work for up to 10 minutes or until the thing. This clears the extra driver door is opened. Engine Coolant Heater gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately Accessory Power Outlets (APOs) after starting it. Operate the The vehicle may have APOs in engine and transmission gently several locations. See Power until the oil warms up and Outlets on page 5-5. lubricates all moving parts. The APOs in the console or center seat position are powered by RAP. Retained Accessory They will continue to work for up to Power (RAP) 10 minutes after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, or until The following vehicle accessories the driver door is opened. can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: The APOs on the center stack come from the factory powered directly 2.5L L4 engine shown, 3.6L . Audio System from the vehicle battery, and supply V6 engine similar . Power Windows accessory power at all times, regardless of ignition key position. The engine heater can provide . OnStar System (if equipped) easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in { Warning Warning (Continued) at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the Improper use of the heater cord overheat and cause a fire, plug-end of the cord may exist, or an extension cord can damage property damage, electric which will prevent engine coolant the cord and may result in shock, and injury. heater operation at temperatures overheating and fire. . Do not operate the vehicle above −18°C (0°F). . Plug the cord into a with the heater cord permanently attached to the To Use the Engine Coolant three-prong electrical utility receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater cord Heater by a ground fault detection and thermostat damage could 1. Turn off the engine. function. An ungrounded occur. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the outlet could cause an electric . While in use, do not let the electrical cord. The cord is shock. heater cord touch vehicle secured to the engine with a clip. . Use a weatherproof, parts or sharp edges. Never Carefully remove the cord from heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated close the hood on the the clip. extension cord if needed. heater cord. Check the heater cord for Failure to use the . Before starting the vehicle, damage. If it is damaged, do not recommended extension cord unplug the cord, reattach the use it. See your dealer for a in good operating condition, cover to the plug, and replacement. Inspect the cord for or using a damaged heater or securely fasten the cord. damage yearly. extension cord, could make it Keep the cord away from any (Continued) moving parts. 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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away from moving engine parts. Leaving the Vehicle with the If you do not, it could be Warning (Continued) Engine Running damaged. free to roll, even if the shift lever The length of time the heater should is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer { Warning remain plugged in depends on case is in a drive gear. If towing a It can be dangerous to leave the several factors. Ask a dealer in the trailer, see Driving Characteristics vehicle with the engine running. area where you will be parking the and Towing Tips on page 9-57. vehicle for the best advice on this. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then P (Park) with the parking brake set the parking brake. firmly set. { Warning See Parking Brake on If you have four-wheel drive and page 9-41. the transfer case is in N (Neutral), It can be dangerous to get out of 2. Hold the button on the shift lever the vehicle will be free to roll, the vehicle if the shift lever is not and push the lever toward the even if the shift lever is in fully in P (Park) with the parking front of the vehicle into P (Park). P (Park). So be sure the transfer brake firmly set. The vehicle can 3. Be sure the transfer case (if case is in a drive gear — not in roll. If you have left the engine N (Neutral). running, the vehicle can move equipped) is in a drive gear not in N (Neutral). suddenly. You or others could be — And, if you leave the vehicle with injured. To be sure the vehicle will 4. Turn the ignition key to the engine running, it could not move, even when you are on LOCK/OFF. overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not fairly level ground, use the steps 5. Remove the key and take it with that follow. With four-wheel drive, you. If you can leave the vehicle leave the vehicle with the engine if the transfer case is in with the ignition key in your running unless you have to. N (Neutral), the vehicle will be hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake. uncharged or low voltage (less than parking brake is firmly set before If torque lock does occur, you may 9 volt) battery. you leave it. After you move the shift need to have another vehicle push If the vehicle has an uncharged lever into P (Park), hold the regular yours a little uphill to take some of battery or a battery with low voltage, brake pedal down. Then, see if you the pressure from the parking pawl try charging or jump starting the can move the shift lever away from in the transmission. You will then be battery. See Jump Starting on P (Park) without pressing the button able to pull the shift lever out of page 10-75. on the shift lever. If you can, it P (Park). means that the shift lever was not To shift out of P (Park): fully locked into P (Park). Shifting out of Park 1. Apply the brake pedal. Torque Lock This vehicle is equipped with an 2. Move the shift lever to the If you are parking on a hill and you electronic shift lock release system. desired position. do not shift the transmission into The shift lock release is If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park) properly, the weight of the designed to: P (Park): vehicle may put too much force on . Prevent ignition key removal 1. Ease the pressure on the shift the parking pawl in the unless the shift lever is in lever. transmission. You may find it difficult P (Park). to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). 2. While holding down the brake This is called torque lock. To . Prevent movement of the shift pedal, press the shift lever all prevent torque lock, set the parking lever out of P (Park), unless the the way into P (Park). ignition is in ON/RUN and the brake and then shift into P (Park) 3. Move the shift lever to the regular brake pedal is applied. properly before you leave the driver desired position. seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park on page 9-27. If you are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Parking Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you get out of { Warning . There are holes or openings the vehicle, move the shift lever into in the vehicle body from R (Reverse), and firmly apply the Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket parking brake. Once the shift lever monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not has been placed into R (Reverse) seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. with the clutch pedal pressed in, can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is remove the key and release the coming into the vehicle: clutch. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows If you are parking on a hill, or if the completely down. vehicle is pulling a trailer, see with poor ventilation (parking Driving Characteristics and Towing garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired Tips on page 9-57. that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Never park the vehicle with the Parking over Things . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed That Burn sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air { Warning due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. . The vehicle exhaust system Things that can burn could touch has been modified, damaged, hot exhaust parts under the or improperly repaired. vehicle and ignite. Do not park (Continued) over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Running the Vehicle Automatic heavy load, you might notice an While Parked increase in the effort to shift out of Transmission P (Park). See “Torque Lock” under Shifting Into Park on page 9-27. It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic engine running. shift lever position indicator within If the vehicle is left with the engine the instrument cluster. This display { Warning running, follow the proper steps to comes on when the ignition key is be sure the vehicle will not move. turned to the ON/RUN position. It is dangerous to get out of the See Shifting Into Park on page 9-27 vehicle if the shift lever is not fully and Engine Exhaust on page 9-29. in P (Park) with the parking brake If the vehicle has a manual firmly set. The vehicle can roll. transmission, see Parking on Do not leave the vehicle when the page 9-29. engine is running. If you have left If parking on a hill and pulling a the engine running, the vehicle trailer, see Driving Characteristics can move suddenly. You or others and Towing Tips on page 9-57. could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9-27 and Driving P (Park): This position locks the Characteristics and Towing Tips rear wheels. It is the best position to on page 9-57. use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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To rock the vehicle back and forth to { Warning get out of snow, ice, or sand without { Caution damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13. Shifting out of P (Park) or vehicle will be free to roll — even N (Neutral) with the engine if the shift lever is in P (Park) — if N (Neutral): In this position, the running at high speed may the transfer case is in N (Neutral). engine does not connect with the damage the transmission. The So, be sure the transfer case is in wheels. To restart when you are repairs would not be covered by a drive gear, Two-Wheel Drive already moving, use N (Neutral) the vehicle warranty. Be sure the only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the High or Four-Wheel Drive High or engine is not running at high vehicle is being towed. Four-Wheel Drive Low — not in speed when shifting the vehicle. N (Neutral). See Shifting Into Park { Warning on page 9-27. D (Drive): This position is for Shifting into a drive gear while the normal driving. It provides the best R (Reverse): Use this gear to engine is running at high speed is fuel economy. If you need more back up. dangerous. Unless your foot is power for passing, and you are: firmly on the brake pedal, the . Going less than about 55 km/h { Caution vehicle could move very rapidly. (35 mph), push the accelerator You could lose control and hit pedal about halfway down. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the people or objects. Do not shift . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or vehicle is moving forward could into a drive gear while the engine damage the transmission. The more, push the accelerator all is running at high speed. the way down. repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to By doing this, the vehicle shifts R (Reverse) only after the vehicle down to the next gear and has is stopped. more power. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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D (Drive) can be used when towing In some cases, this could appear to up. Shifts could be more noticeable a trailer, carrying a heavy load, be a delayed shift, however the with a cold transmission. This driving on steep hills, or driving transmission is operating normally. difference in shifting is normal. off-road. Shift the transmission to a The transmission uses adaptive M (Manual Mode): This position lower gear selection if the shift controls. The adaptive shift allows selection of a range of gears transmission shifts too often. control process continually appropriate for current driving Downshifting the transmission in compares key shift parameters to conditions. See “Range Selection slippery road conditions could result pre-programmed ideal shifts stored Mode” under Manual Mode on in skidding. See “Skidding” under in the transmission’s computer. The page 9-33. Loss of Control on page 9-5. transmission constantly makes The vehicle has a shift stabilization adjustments to improve vehicle { Caution feature that adjusts the transmission performance according to how the shifting to the current driving vehicle is being used, such as with Spinning the tires or holding the conditions in order to reduce rapid a heavy load or when the vehicle in one place on a hill upshifts and downshifts. This shift temperature changes. During this using only the accelerator pedal stabilization feature is designed to adaptive shift control process, may damage the transmission. determine, before making an shifting might feel different as the The repair will not be covered by upshift, if the engine is able to transmission determines the best the vehicle warranty. If you are maintain vehicle speed by analyzing settings. stuck, do not spin the tires. When things such as vehicle speed, When temperatures are very cold, stopping on a hill, use the brakes throttle position, and vehicle load. the transmission's gear shifting to hold the vehicle in place. If the shift stabilization feature could be delayed providing more determines that a current vehicle stable shifts until the engine warms speed cannot be maintained, the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Normal Mode Grade Braking If equipped, Range Selection Mode change, the transmission can helps control the vehicle's automatically shift to lower gears. Normal Mode Grade Braking is transmission and vehicle speed For example, when M5 is selected, enabled when the vehicle is started, while driving downhill or towing a 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are but is not enabled in Range trailer by letting you select a desired automatically shifted by the Selection Mode. It assists in range of gears. transmission, but 6 (Sixth) cannot maintaining desired vehicle speeds be used until the plus/minus button when driving on downhill grades by To use this feature: on the shift lever is used to change using the engine and transmission 1. Move the shift lever to to the range. to slow the vehicle. M (Manual Mode). When the shift lever is moved from Manual Mode 2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a the shift lever to select the downshift may occur. The gear that Range Selection Mode desired range of gears for the transmission is operating in current driving conditions. when the shift lever is moved from When the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a determines if a downshift occurs. number displays next to the M, See the following chart. indicating the current transmission range. This number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in M (Manual Mode). All gears below that number are available. As driving conditions GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Gear before shifting from D If equipped, Tow/Haul Mode adjusts 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling. This provides Range after shifting from D M4 M4 M3 M2 M2 M1 increased performance, vehicle (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) control; and transmission cooling when driving down steep hills or mountain grades, towing, or hauling Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode heavy loads. Range Selection Mode is active. Low Traction Mode assists in Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34. vehicle acceleration when road by pressing the button on the center While using Range Selection Mode, conditions are slippery, such as with stack. When the Tow/Haul Mode is cruise control and the Tow/Haul ice or snow. While the vehicle is at a enabled, a light on the instrument Mode can be used. stop, select M2 using Range cluster will come on. Selection Mode. This will limit See Tow/Haul Mode Light on { Caution torque to the wheels and help to page 5-20 and Hill and Mountain prevent the tires from spinning. Roads on page 9-11. Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill Tow/Haul Mode Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under using only the accelerator pedal Towing Equipment on page 9-63. may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Manual Transmission shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly { Caution let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving or while 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and stopped. The pressure can cause 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), premature wear in the clutch. The 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the repairs would not be covered by same way you do for 2 (Second). the vehicle warranty. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator To operate the manual transmission: pedal and press the brake pedal. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal Just before the vehicle stops, press fully to the pedal stop and shift into the clutch pedal and the brake 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the pedal, and shift to Neutral. clutch pedal as you slowly press If equipped with a manual Neutral: Use this position when down on the accelerator pedal. transmission, this is the shift you start or idle the engine. pattern. You can shift into 1 (First) when you R (Reverse): To back up, press the are going less than 30 km/h clutch pedal. After the vehicle stops, (20 mph). If you have come to a { Caution press down on shift lever in the 3 4 complete stop and it is hard to shift – Neutral position, then shift into Do not rest your hand on the shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in R (Reverse). If it is hard to shift, let Neutral and let up on the clutch. lever while driving. The pressure the shift lever return to the 3 4 Then press the clutch pedal back – could cause premature wear in Neutral position and release the down and shift into 1 (First). the transmission. The repairs clutch pedal. Then follow the steps would not be covered by the 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal again to shift into R (Reverse). vehicle warranty. fully to the pedal stop while letting Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as up on the accelerator pedal and you press the accelerator pedal. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Shift Indicator { Caution Drive Systems Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Four-Wheel Drive vehicle is moving forward could If equipped, four-wheel drive damage the transmission. The engages the front axle for extra repairs would not be covered by traction. Read the appropriate the vehicle warranty. Shift to section for transfer case operation R (Reverse) only after the vehicle before using. is stopped. This light comes on when an up-shift is recommended for best fuel economy. The number { Caution Use R (Reverse), along with the displayed with the arrow indicates parking brake, for parking the the recommended gear. Driving on clean, dry pavement in vehicle. four-wheel drive for an extended period of time may cause Shift Speeds premature wear on the system. The damage would not be { Warning covered by the vehicle warranty. If you skip a gear when downshifting, you could lose Driving on clean, dry pavement in control of the vehicle. You could four-wheel drive may: injure yourself or others. Do not . Cause a vibration to be felt in shift down more than one gear at the steering system. a time when downshifting. . Cause tires to wear faster. . Make the transfer case harder to shift, and cause it to run noisier. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Shifting into 4 will turn Traction momentarily when the ignition is in { Warning n Control and StabiliTrak® off. See ON/RUN, but none stay on, the knob may have been turned while Shifting the transfer case to Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-42. the vehicle was off. To see the N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle indicator, turn the knob to another to roll even if the transmission is Automatic Transfer Case position so that it matches the in P (Park). You or someone else actual transfer case setting. If no could be seriously injured. Be lights display, take the vehicle to sure to set the parking brake your dealer for service. An indicator before placing the transfer case in light flashes while shifting the N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on transfer case and remains page 9-41. illuminated when the shift is complete. If the transfer case cannot make a { Caution requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting. Turn the knob Extended high-speed operation in back to the previous transfer case 4 n may damage or shorten the setting to see the indicator. life of the drivetrain. The settings are: Use the transfer case knob next to the steering wheel to shift into and N (Neutral): Use only when the Engagement noise and bump when out of four-wheel drive. vehicle needs to be towed. See shifting between 4 and 4 or from Recreational Vehicle Towing on n m Indicator lights display which setting page 10-78 or Towing the Vehicle N (Neutral), with the engine running, the transfer case is in. N (Neutral) is on page 10-78. is normal. indicated on the knob. The indicator lights will display briefly when the ignition is turned on and one will stay on. If the lights display GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use 4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This Shifting Into 4 n for driving on most streets and setting engages the front axle and When 4 is engaged, keep vehicle highways. The front axle is not delivers extra torque. Choose 4 n n speed below 72 km/h (45 mph). engaged. This setting provides the when driving off-road in deep sand, best fuel economy. deep mud, or deep snow, and while To shift into 4 n: climbing or descending steep hills. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN Drive): Use when road surface Shifting into 4 will turn Traction and the vehicle must be stopped traction conditions are variable. n Control and StabiliTrak off. See or moving less than 5 km/h When driving in AUTO, the front (3 mph) with the transmission in axle is engaged, and the vehicle's Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-42. N (Neutral). It is best for the power is sent to the front and rear vehicle to be moving wheels automatically based on Shifting Into 4 m or AUTO 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). driving conditions. This setting provides slightly lower fuel economy Turn the knob to the 4 m or AUTO 2. Turn the knob to 4 n. Wait for the than 2 m. position at any speed, except from 4 n indicator light to stop flashing 4 . The indicator light will flash before shifting the transmission 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): This n m while shifting and will remain on into gear. setting engages the front axle. Use when the shift is completed. this position when extra traction is { Caution needed, such as when driving on Shifting Into 2 m snowy or icy roads, or when off-roading. Turn the knob to 2 m at any speed, Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode except when shifting from 4 n. The indicator light has stopped indicator light will flash while shifting flashing could damage the and will remain on when the shift is transfer case. completed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If the transmission is in gear and/or 4. Shift the transmission to moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), { Caution N (Neutral). the 4 n indicator light will flash for Shifting the transmission into gear 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 m. 30 seconds and not complete the before the requested mode 6. Turn the transfer case knob shift. After 30 seconds the transfer indicator light has stopped case will shift to 4 m. Turn the knob clockwise to N (Neutral) until it flashing could damage the stops and hold it there until the to 4 m to display the indicator. With transfer case. N (Neutral) light starts blinking. the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h This will take at least (3 mph), and the transmission in If the transmission is in gear and/or 10 seconds. Then slowly release N (Neutral), attempt the shift again. moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the dial to the 4 n position. The Shifting Out of 4 n the 4 m, AUTO, or 2 m indicator light N (Neutral) light will come on will flash for 30 seconds but will not when the transfer case shift to To shift: complete the shift. With the vehicle N (Neutral) is complete. 1. The vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph), 7. With the engine running, verify moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission in N (Neutral), that the transfer case is in with the transmission in attempt the shift again. N (Neutral) by shifting the N (Neutral) and the ignition in Shifting Into N (Neutral) transmission to R (Reverse), ON/RUN. It is best for the then shift the transmission to vehicle to be moving To shift: D (Drive). There should be no 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). 1. Park the vehicle on a level movement of the vehicle while 2. Turn the knob to 4 m, AUTO, surface. shifting the transmission. or 2 m. Wait for the 4 m, AUTO, 2. Set the parking brake and press 8. Turn the engine off, and the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. or 2 indicator light to stop and hold the brake pedal. See m Parking Brake on page 9-41. flashing before shifting the transmission into gear. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to ON/RUN. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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9. Place the transmission shift Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it lever in P (Park). See becomes necessary to slam on the Recreational Vehicle Towing on brakes and continue braking to page 10-78. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a 10. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. System (ABS) computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels This vehicle has ABS, an advanced Shifting Out of N (Neutral) is about to stop rolling, the computer electronic braking system that helps will separately work the brakes at To shift: prevent a braking skid. each wheel. 1. Set the parking brake and apply When the vehicle begins to drive ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal. away, ABS checks itself. to each wheel, as required, faster A momentary motor or clicking noise 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with than any driver could. This can help might be heard while this test is the engine off. you steer around the obstacle while going on, and it might even be braking hard. 3. Shift the transmission to noticed that the brake pedal moves N (Neutral). a little. This is normal. As the brakes are applied, the 4. Turn the transfer case knob to computer keeps receiving updates the desired setting. on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), the Remember: ABS does not change N (Neutral) light will go out. the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease 5. Release the parking brake. stopping distance. If you get too 6. Start the engine and shift the If there is a problem with ABS, this close to the vehicle in front of you, transmission to the desired gear. warning light stays on. See Antilock there will not be enough time to Brake System (ABS) Warning Light apply the brakes if that vehicle on page 5-19. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake leave enough room up ahead to { Caution stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system Do not pump the brakes. Just hold and cause premature wear or the brake pedal down firmly and let damage to brake system parts. ABS work. You may hear the ABS Make sure that the parking brake pump or motor operating and feel is fully released and the brake the brake pedal pulsate. This is warning light is off before driving. normal. Braking in Emergencies To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then ABS allows you to steer and brake push down momentarily on the at the same time. In many parking brake pedal until you feel Set the parking brake by holding the emergencies, steering can help the pedal release. Slowly pull your regular brake pedal down, then more than even the very best foot up off the parking brake pedal. pushing down the parking brake braking. If the parking brake is not released pedal. when you begin to drive, the brake If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will flash and a system warning light will come on. chime will sound warning you that See Brake System Warning Light on the parking brake is still on. page 5-18. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9-57. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Ride Control Systems The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the Traction Control/ stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade Electronic Stability speed in emergency driving sufficient enough to activate HSA. conditions. This feature uses the This feature is designed to prevent Control stability system hydraulic brake the vehicle from rolling, either System Operation control module to supplement the forward or rearward, during vehicle The vehicle has a Traction Control power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely ® conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA electronic stability control system. brake pedal in an attempt to quickly will be automatically activated. These systems help limit wheel slip stop or slow down the vehicle. The During the transition period between and assist the driver in maintaining stability system hydraulic brake when the driver releases the brake control, especially on slippery road control module increases brake pedal and starts to accelerate to conditions. pressure at each corner of the drive off on a grade, HSA holds the TCS activates if it senses that any vehicle until the ABS activates. braking pressure for a maximum of of the drive wheels are spinning or Minor brake pedal pulsation or two seconds to ensure that there is beginning to lose traction. When this pedal movement during this time is no rolling. The brakes will happens, TCS applies the brakes to normal and the driver should automatically release when the the spinning wheels and reduces continue to apply the brake pedal as accelerator pedal is applied within engine power to limit wheel spin. the driving situation dictates. The the two-second window. It will not Brake Assist feature will activate if the vehicle is in a drive StabiliTrak activates when the automatically disengage when the gear and facing downhill, or if the vehicle senses a difference between brake pedal is released or brake vehicle is facing uphill and in the intended path and the direction pedal pressure is quickly R (Reverse). the vehicle is actually traveling. decreased. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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vehicle wheel brakes to assist the When the transfer case (if equipped) If either system fails to turn on or to driver in keeping the vehicle on the is in Four-Wheel Drive Low, the activate, a message displays in the intended path. stability system is automatically Driver Information Center (DIC), and d If cruise control is being used and disabled, and g comes on in the comes on and stays on to traction control or StabiliTrak begins instrument cluster. Both traction indicate that the system is inactive to limit wheel spin, cruise control will control and StabiliTrak are and is not assisting the driver in disengage. Cruise control may be automatically disabled in this maintaining control. The vehicle is turned back on when road condition. safe to drive, but driving should be conditions allow. adjusted accordingly. Both systems come on If d comes on and stays on: automatically when the vehicle is 1. Stop the vehicle. started and begins to move. The systems may be heard or felt while 2. Turn the engine off and wait they are operating or while 15 seconds. performing diagnostic checks. This 3. Start the engine. is normal and does not mean there The indicator light for both systems is a problem with the vehicle. is in the instrument cluster. This Drive the vehicle. If d comes on light will: and stays on, the vehicle may need It is recommended to leave both more time to diagnose the problem. systems on for normal driving . Flash when TCS is limiting If the condition persists, see your conditions, but it may be necessary wheel spin. dealer. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets . Flash when StabiliTrak is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. activated. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on . page 9-13 and “Turning the Turn on and stay on when either Systems Off and On” later in this system is not working. section. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Turning the Systems Off button. The Traction Off Light i Adding accessories can affect the and On displayed in the instrument cluster vehicle performance. See will turn off. Accessories and Modifications on page 10-3. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the g button is pressed, the system Hill Descent will not turn off until the wheels stop Control (HDC) spinning. If equipped, HDC can be used when To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, driving downhill. It sets and The button for TCS and StabiliTrak press and hold the g button until maintains vehicle speed while is on the center stack. the Traction Off Light i and descending a very steep incline in a StabiliTrak Off Light come on and forward or reverse gear. { Caution g stay on in the instrument cluster. To The HDC switch is on the center Do not repeatedly brake or turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, stack, below the climate controls. press and release the button. The accelerate heavily when TCS is g Press 5 to enable or disable HDC. off. The vehicle driveline could be Traction Off Light i and StabiliTrak Vehicle speed must be below damaged. Off Light g in the instrument cluster 60 km/h (37 mph). turn off. To turn off only TCS, press and StabiliTrak will automatically turn on release the g button. The Traction if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h Off Light i displays in the (35 mph). Traction control will instrument cluster. To turn TCS on remain off until the driver presses again, press and release the g the g button or the ignition is cycled Off then On. The HDC light displays on the instrument cluster when enabled. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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HDC can maintain vehicle speeds HDC will remain enabled between Cruise Control between 4 and 30 km/h (3 and 30 and 60 km/h (19 and 37 mph), 19 mph) on an incline greater than however vehicle speed cannot be With cruise control a speed of about or equal to a 10% grade. A blinking set or maintained in this range. 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be HDC light indicates that the system It will automatically disable if the maintained without keeping your is actively applying the brakes to vehicle speed is above 80 km/h foot on the accelerator. Cruise maintain vehicle speed. (50 mph) or above 60 km/h control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). When HDC is set, that is the initial (37 mph) for at least 30 seconds. 5 set speed. It can be increased or must be pressed again to decreased by applying the re-enable HDC. { Warning accelerator or brake pedal. Smaller When enabled, if the vehicle is at a Cruise control can be dangerous HDC speed control adjustments are speed above 30 km/h (19 mph) and accomplished using the cruise up or where you cannot drive safely at less than 60 km/h (37 mph), a DIC a steady speed. Do not use down buttons. Each tap of the message will display instructing the cruise control on winding roads or +RES will increase the set speed by driver to reduce speed for HDC in heavy traffic. 0.8 km/h (0.5 mph), while each tap operation. of the SET– will decrease the set Cruise control will not function while Cruise control can be dangerous speed by 0.8 km/h (0.5 mph). This on slippery roads. On such roads, adjusted speed becomes the new HDC is enabled and vehicle speed is below 40 km/h (25 mph). fast changes in tire traction can set speed. cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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If equipped with a manual SET− (Set/Coast): Press briefly to transmission, the cruise control will set the speed and activate cruise remain active when the gears are control. If cruise control is already shifted. The cruise is deactivated if active, use to decrease vehicle the clutch is pressed for several speed. seconds. If the cruise control is * (Cancel): Press to disengage being used and the Traction Control cruise control without erasing the (TCS) system or StabiliTrak begins set speed from memory. to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See Setting Cruise Control Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-42. If a collision If 5 is on when not in use, SET− or alert occurs when cruise control is +RES could get pressed and go into activated, cruise control is 5 (On/Off): Press to turn the cruise when not desired. Keep 5 disengaged. See Forward Collision system on or off. A white indicator off when cruise is not being used. Alert (FCA) System on page 9-48. comes on in the instrument cluster 1. Press 5 to turn the cruise When road conditions allow you to when cruise control is turned on. safely use it again, cruise control system on. can be turned back on. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): If 2. Get up to the desired speed. there is a set speed in memory, If the brakes are applied, the cruise press briefly to resume to that 3. Press and release SET−. control disengages. speed or press and hold to 4. Remove foot from the accelerate. If cruise control is accelerator. already active, use to increase vehicle speed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The cruise control indicator on the . To increase vehicle speed in The speedometer reading can be instrument cluster turns green after small increments, briefly press displayed in either English or metric cruise control has been set to the +RES. For each press, the units. See Driver Information Center desired speed. See Instrument vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Cluster (Uplevel) on page 5-9 or (1 mph) faster. Driver Information Center (DIC) Instrument Cluster (Base Level) on The speedometer reading can be (Uplevel) on page 5-28. The page 5-8. displayed in either English or metric increment value used depends on the units displayed. Resuming a Set Speed units. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-25 or If the cruise control is set at a Passing Another Vehicle While Driver Information Center (DIC) Using Cruise Control desired speed and then the brakes (Uplevel) on page 5-28. The are applied or * is pressed, the increment value used depends on Use the accelerator pedal to cruise control is disengaged without the units displayed. increase the vehicle speed. When erasing the set speed from memory. you take your foot off the pedal, the Reducing Speed While Using vehicle will slow down to the Once the vehicle speed reaches Cruise Control previous set cruise speed. While about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, If the cruise control system is pressing the accelerator pedal or press the +RES button briefly. The already activated: shortly following the release to vehicle returns to the previous set override cruise control, briefly . Press and hold SET until the speed. – pressing the SET– button will result desired lower speed is reached, in cruise control set to the current Increasing Speed While Using then release it. Cruise Control vehicle speed. . To slow down in small Using Cruise Control on Hills If the cruise control system is increments, briefly press SET– . already activated: For each press, the vehicle goes How well the cruise control will work . Press and hold +RES until the about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. on hills depends on the vehicle desired speed is reached, then speed, load, and the steepness of release it. the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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accelerator pedal to maintain your Driver Assistance speed. When going downhill, you { Warning might have to brake or shift to a Systems lower gear to keep your speed FCA is a warning system and down. If the brake pedal is applied, Forward Collision Alert does not apply the brakes. When cruise control will disengage. approaching a slower-moving or (FCA) System stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, Ending Cruise Control If equipped, the FCA system may or when following a vehicle too There are four ways to end cruise help to avoid or reduce the harm closely, FCA may not provide a control: caused by front-end crashes. When warning with enough time to help avoid a crash. FCA does not warn . Step lightly on the brake pedal. approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing of pedestrians, animals, signs, . Press *. alert on the windshield, and rapidly guardrails, bridges, construction beeps. FCA also lights an amber barrels, or other objects. Be ready . Press the clutch pedal for visual alert if following another to take action and apply the several seconds or shift the vehicle much too closely. transmission to N (Neutral). brakes. For more information, see FCA detects vehicles within a Defensive Driving on page 9-3. . To turn off cruise control, distance of approximately 60 m press 5. (197 ft) and operates at speeds FCA can be disabled with the FCA Erasing Speed Memory above 40 km/h (25 mph). steering wheel control. The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if 5 is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Detecting the Vehicle Ahead occurs, the brake system may Warning (Continued) prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a or ice, or if the windshield is brief, mild deceleration. Continue to damaged. It may also not detect a apply the brake pedal as needed. vehicle on winding or hilly roads, Cruise control may be disengaged or in conditions that can limit when the Collision Alert occurs. visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or Tailgating Alert FCA warnings will not occur unless windshield are not cleaned or in the FCA system detects a vehicle proper condition. Keep the ahead. When a vehicle is detected, windshield, headlamps, and FCA the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. Vehicles may not be sensors clean and in good repair. detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills; or due to poor Collision Alert visibility. FCA will not detect another The vehicle ahead indicator will vehicle ahead until it is completely display amber when you are in the driving lane. following a detected vehicle ahead much too closely. { Warning Selecting the Alert Timing FCA does not provide a warning The Collision Alert control is on the to help avoid a crash, unless it When your vehicle approaches steering wheel. Press [ to set the detects a vehicle. FCA may not another detected vehicle too rapidly, FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near, detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA the red lights will flash on the or Off. The first button press shows sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, windshield. Also, eight rapid the current setting on the DIC. (Continued) high-pitched beeps will sound from Additional button presses will the front. When this Collision Alert change this setting. The chosen GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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setting will remain until it is changed Rear Vision the video image automatically and will affect the timing of both the appears on the infotainment screen. Collision Alert and the Tailgating Camera (RVC) The infotainment screen goes to the Alert features. The timing of both previous screen after approximately alerts will vary based on vehicle { Warning four seconds once the vehicle is speed. The faster the vehicle speed, shifted out of R (Reverse). the farther away the alert will occur. The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, To see the previous screen sooner, Consider traffic and weather do one of the following: conditions when selecting the alert crossing traffic, animals, or any timing. The range of selectable alert other object located outside the . Press a hard key on the timing may not be appropriate for all camera's field of view, below the infotainment system. drivers and driving conditions. bumper, or under the vehicle. . Shift into P (Park). Perceived distances may be Unnecessary Alerts different from actual distances. Guidelines FCA may provide unnecessary Do not back the vehicle using The RVC system may have a alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles only the RVC screen. Failure to guideline overlay that can help the in other lanes, objects that are not use proper care before backing driver align the vehicle when vehicles, or shadows. These alerts may result in injury, death, backing into a parking spot. are normal operation and the or vehicle damage. Always check To turn the guidelines on or off: vehicle does not need service. behind and around the vehicle 1. Shift into P (Park). Cleaning the System before backing. 2. Press SETTINGS on the home If the FCA system does not seem to If equipped, the RVC system is screen of the infotainment operate properly, cleaning the system. outside of the windshield in front of designed to help the driver when the rearview mirror, and cleaning the backing up by displaying a view of 3. Select Rear Camera. the area behind the vehicle. When front of the vehicle, may correct the 4. Select Guidance Lines, then the key is in ON/RUN and the driver issue. select Off or On. shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Rear Vision Camera Error When the System Does Not Messages Seem to Work Properly SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA The RVC system may not work SYSTEM: This message can properly or display a clear image if: display on the infotainment screen when the system is not working . It is dark. properly. . The sun or the beam of If any other problem occurs or if a headlamps are shining directly problem persists, see your dealer. into the camera lens. . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else Rear Vision Camera Location builds up on the camera lens. The camera is under the tailgate Clean the lens, rinse it with handle. 1. View displayed by the water, and wipe it with a soft camera. cloth. The area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects . The back of the vehicle is in an that are close to either corner or accident. The position and under the bumper and can vary mounting angle of the camera depending on vehicle orientation or can change or the camera can road conditions. Displayed images be affected. Be sure to have the may be further or closer than they camera, its position, and appear. mounting angle checked at your dealer. The following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides. 1. View displayed by the camera. 2. Corner of the rear bumper. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Disconnecting the Rear Vision the vehicle is crossing a lane Camera (RVC) marking without using a turn signal Warning (Continued) in that direction. LDW uses a . The RVC must be disconnected if camera sensor to detect the lane Detect lanes on winding or the tailgate needs to be removed. markings at speeds of 56 km/h hilly roads. (35 mph) or greater. If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road, { Warning it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side The LDW system does not steer where it has detected a lane the vehicle. The LDW system marking. Always keep your may not: attention on the road and . Provide enough time to avoid maintain proper vehicle position a crash. within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury, or death could . Detect lane markings under occur. Always keep the poor weather or visibility windshield, headlamps, and conditions. This can occur if the windshield or headlamps camera sensors clean and in The RVC is disconnected by good repair. Do not use LDW in disconnecting the connector behind are blocked by dirt, snow, bad weather conditions. the rear license plate. or ice; if they are not in proper condition; or if the sun Lane Departure shines directly into the How the System Works camera. Warning (LDW) The LDW camera sensor is on the . Detect road edges. windshield ahead of the rearview If equipped, LDW may help avoid mirror. crashes due to unintentional lane (Continued) departures. It may provide an alert if GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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To turn LDW on and off, press @ on When the System Does Not Fuel the center stack. The control Seem to Work Properly indicator will light when LDW is on. Use of the recommended fuel is an The system may not detect lanes as important part of the proper well when there are: maintenance of this vehicle. When . Close vehicles ahead. driving in the U.S. and Canada, to help keep the engine clean and . Sudden lighting changes, such maintain optimum vehicle as when driving through tunnels. performance, we recommend using . Banked roads. TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. See www.toptiergas.com for a list of @ If the LDW system is not functioning When LDW is on, is green if properly when lane markings are TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. LDW is available to warn of a lane clearly visible, cleaning the departure. If the vehicle crosses a windshield may help. detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction, @ LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, changes to amber and flashes. temporary or construction lane Additionally, there will be three markings, or other road beeps on the right or left, depending imperfections. This is normal system on the lane departure direction. operation; the vehicle does not need service. Turn LDW off if these conditions continue.
Use regular unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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higher. Do not use gasoline with an California Fuel octane rating below 87, as it may { Caution cause engine damage and will lower Requirements fuel economy. Do not use fuel containing If the vehicle is certified to meet methanol. It can corrode metal California Emissions Standards, it is Use of Seasonal Fuels parts in the fuel system and also designed to operate on fuels that Use summer and winter fuels in the damage plastic and rubber parts. meet California specifications. See appropriate season. The fuels That damage would not be the underhood emission control industry automatically modifies the covered under the vehicle label. If this fuel is not available in fuel for the appropriate season. warranty. states adopting California Emissions If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for Standards, the vehicle will operate long periods of time, driving or Some gasolines, mainly high octane satisfactorily on fuels meeting starting could be affected. Drive the racing gasolines, can contain an federal specifications, but emission vehicle until the fuel is at one-half octane-enhancing additive called control system performance might tank or less, then refuel with the methylcyclopentadienyl manganese be affected. The malfunction current seasonal fuel. tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle may not pass a smog-check Prohibited Fuels gasolines and/or fuel additives with MMT as they can reduce spark plug test. See Malfunction Indicator Gasolines containing oxygenates life and affect emission control Lamp on page 5-15. If this occurs, such as ethers and ethanol, as well system performance. The return to your authorized dealer for as reformulated gasolines, are malfunction indicator lamp may turn diagnosis. If it is determined that the available in some cities. If these on. If this occurs, see your dealer condition is caused by the type of gasolines comply with the for service. fuel used, repairs may not be previously described specification, covered by the vehicle warranty. then they are acceptable to use. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at Countries your dealer. If planning to drive in countries outside the U.S. or Canada, the Filling the Tank proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto club or fuel { Warning retail brand websites for availability in the country where driving. Never Fuel vapor burns violently and a use leaded gasoline, fuel containing fuel fire can cause bad injuries. methanol, manganese, or any other To help avoid injuries to you and fuel not recommended. Costly others, read and follow all the repairs caused by use of improper instructions on the fuel pump The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel fuel would not be covered by the island. Turn off the engine when door on the driver side of the vehicle warranty. refueling. Do not smoke near fuel vehicle. To open the fuel door, push Fuel Additives or when refueling the vehicle. Do and release the rearward center not use cellular phones. Keep edge of the door. To keep fuel systems clean, TOP sparks, flames, and smoking To remove the fuel cap, turn it TIER Detergent Gasoline is materials away from fuel. Do not slowly counterclockwise. recommended. See Fuel on leave the fuel pump unattended While refueling, hang the fuel cap page 9-53. when refueling the vehicle. This is from the hook on the fuel door. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is against the law in some places. not available, one bottle of Fuel Do not re-enter the vehicle while System Treatment PLUS added to pumping fuel. Keep children away the fuel tank at every engine oil from the fuel pump; never let change, can help. Fuel System children pump fuel. Treatment PLUS is the only GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When replacing the fuel cap, turn it { Warning clockwise until it clicks. Make sure { Caution the cap is fully installed. The Fuel can spray out on you if you diagnostic system can determine if If a new fuel cap is needed, be open the fuel cap too quickly. the fuel cap has been left off or sure to get the right type of cap If you spill fuel and then improperly installed. This would from your dealer. The wrong type something ignites it, you could be allow fuel to evaporate into the of fuel cap may not fit properly, badly burned. This spray can atmosphere. If the fuel cap is not may cause the malfunction happen if the tank is nearly full, properly installed, a message indicator lamp to light, and could and is more likely in hot weather. appears on the Driver Information damage the fuel tank and Open the fuel cap slowly and wait Center (DIC) and the check engine emissions system. See for any hiss noise to stop. Then light will be lit on the instrument Malfunction Indicator Lamp on unscrew the cap all the way. cluster. See Fuel System Messages page 5-15. on page 5-35 and Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-15. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling a Portable Fuel top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished { Warning Container pumping before removing the If a fire starts while you are nozzle. Clean fuel from painted { Warning surfaces as soon as possible. See refueling, do not remove the Exterior Care on page 10-83. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Never fill a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by while it is in the vehicle. Static notifying the station attendant. electricity discharge from the Leave the area immediately. container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be badly burned (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Driving Characteristics Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing and Towing Tips and the vehicle damaged if this General Towing Driving with a Trailer occurs. To help avoid injury to you Information and others: When towing a trailer: Only use towing equipment that has . Dispense fuel only into been designed for the vehicle. . Become familiar with the state approved containers. Contact your dealer or trailering and local laws that apply to trailer towing. . Do not fill a container while it dealer for assistance with preparing is inside a vehicle, in a the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read . Do not tow a trailer during the vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, the entire section before towing a first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent or on any surface other than trailer. damage to the engine, axle, the ground. For towing a disabled vehicle, see or other parts. . Bring the fill nozzle in contact Towing the Vehicle on page 10-78. . Then during the first 800 km with the inside of the fill For towing the vehicle behind (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not opening before operating the another vehicle such as a motor drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and nozzle. Contact should be home, see Recreational Vehicle do not make starts at full throttle. maintained until the filling is Towing on page 10-78. . Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). complete. Shift the transmission to a lower . Do not smoke while gear if the transmission shifts pumping fuel. too often under heavy loads and/ or hilly conditions. . Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. . Turn off Park Assist when towing. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing { Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself. Get acquainted with quickly and is longer so it is the vehicle and enter if the the handling and braking of the rig necessary to go much farther liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most before setting out for the open road. window is open. beyond the passed vehicle before Before starting, check all trailer hitch returning to the lane. When towing a trailer: parts and attachments, safety Backing Up . Do not drive with the liftgate, chains, electrical connectors, lamps, trunk/hatch, or rear-most tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has Hold the bottom of the steering window open. electric brakes, start the wheel with one hand. To move the combination moving and then apply trailer to the left, move that hand to . Fully open the air outlets on the trailer brake controller by hand the left. To move the trailer to the or under the instrument to be sure the brakes work. right, move your hand to the right. panel. During the trip, check occasionally Always back up slowly and, . Also adjust the climate to be sure that the load is secure if possible, have someone control system to a setting and the lamps and any trailer guide you. that brings in only outside air. brakes still work. See “Climate Control Making Turns Systems” in the Index. Following Distance For more information about Stay at least twice as far behind the { Caution Carbon Monoxide, see Engine vehicle ahead as you would when Making very sharp turns while driving the vehicle without a trailer. Exhaust on page 9-29. trailering could cause the trailer to This can help to avoid heavy come in contact with the vehicle. braking and sudden turns. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often { Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions. Parking the vehicle on a hill with while trailering. The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if the trailer attached can be the transmission shifts too often. dangerous. If something goes When turning with a trailer, make See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-34. wrong, the rig could start to move. wider turns than normal. Do this so People can be injured, and both When towing at high altitude on the trailer will not strike soft the vehicle and the trailer can be shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at damaged. When possible, always or other objects. Avoid jerky or park the rig on a flat surface. sudden maneuvers. Signal well in a lower temperature than at normal advance. altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high If parking the rig on a hill: If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn altitude on steep uphill grades, the out, the arrows on the instrument vehicle may show signs similar to 1. Press the brake pedal, but do cluster will still flash for turns. It is engine overheating. To avoid this, not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn important to check occasionally to let the engine run while parked, the wheels into the curb if facing be sure the trailer bulbs are still preferably on level ground, with the downhill or into traffic if facing working. transmission in P (Park) for a few uphill. Driving on Grades minutes before turning the engine 2. Have someone place chocks off. If the overheat warning comes under the trailer wheels. Reduce speed and shift to a lower on, see Engine Overheating on 3. When the wheel chocks are in gear before starting down a long or page 10-18. steep downgrade. If the place, release the regular brakes transmission is not shifted down, the until the chocks absorb the load. brakes might get hot and no longer work well. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to Warning (Continued) into P (Park). inspect these before and during the trip. vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer 5. Release the brake pedal. only if all the steps in this section Check periodically to see that all Leaving After Parking on a Hill have been followed. Ask your hitch nuts and bolts are tight. dealer for advice and information 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. about towing a trailer with the 2. Start the engine. Trailer Towing vehicle. 3. Shift into a gear. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle Break-In on 4. Release the parking brake. page 9-21. { Caution 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is { Warning Pulling a trailer improperly can clear of the chocks. damage the vehicle and result in The driver can lose control when costly repairs not covered by the 7. Stop and have someone pick up pulling a trailer if the correct vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer and store the chocks. equipment is not used or the correctly, follow the advice in this Maintenance when Trailer vehicle is not driven properly. For section and see your dealer for Towing example, if the trailer is too important information about heavy, the brakes may not work towing a trailer with the vehicle. The vehicle needs service more well or even at all. The driver and often when pulling a trailer. See passengers could be seriously Maintenance Schedule on injured. The vehicle may also be page 11-2. Things that are damaged; the resulting repairs especially important in trailer would not be covered by the operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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See Vehicle Load Limits on The following information has many Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is page 9-15 for more information time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle about the vehicle's maximum load and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required capacity. important for your safety and that of trailering equipment. Weight of To identify the trailering capacity of your passengers. Read this section additional optional equipment, the vehicle, read the information in carefully before pulling a trailer. passengers, and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the “Weight of the Trailer” later in this Weight of the Trailer section. trailer weight rating. How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. It depends on how the rig is used. Trailering means changes in Speed, altitude, road grades, handling, acceleration, braking, outside temperature, and how much durability, and fuel economy. the vehicle is used to pull a trailer Successful, safe trailering takes are all important. It can depend on correct equipment, and it has to be any special equipment on the used properly. vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.
Engine Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2.5L L4 4.10 1 587 kg (3,500 lb) 3 856 kg (8,500 lb) 3.6LV6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
Ask your dealer for trailering the vehicle can carry, which will also Trailer tongue weight (1) should be information or advice. reduce the trailer weight the vehicle 10–15% of the loaded trailer can tow. weight (2) up to 408 kg (900 lb). Weight of the Trailer Tongue Trailer rating may be limited by the The tongue load (1) of any trailer is vehicle's ability to carry tongue very important because it is also weight. Tongue weight cannot cause part of the vehicle weight. The the vehicle to exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight includes the curb weight of the Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and Axle Weight Rating). the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue After loading the trailer, weigh the weight. Vehicle options, equipment, trailer and then the tongue, passengers and cargo in the vehicle separately, to see if the weights are reduce the amount of tongue weight proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Total Weight on the Vehicle's combination, fully loaded for the trip, Consider using sway controls with Tires getting individual weights for each of any trailer. Ask a trailering these items. professional about sway controls or Be sure the vehicle's tires are refer to the trailer manufacturer's inflated to the inflation pressures recommendations and instructions. found on the Certification/Tire label Towing Equipment on the center pillar or see Vehicle Hitches Weight-Distributing Hitch Load Limits on page 9-15. Make Adjustment sure not to exceed the GVWR limit The correct hitch equipment helps for the vehicle, or the RGAWR, with maintain combination control. Many A weight distributing hitch may be the tow vehicle and trailer fully trailers can be towed with a useful with some trailers. loaded for the trip including the weight-carrying hitch which simply weight of the trailer tongue. If using features a coupler latched to the a weight-distributing hitch, make hitch ball, or a tow eye latched to a sure not to exceed the RGAWR pintle hook. Other trailers may before applying the weight require a weight-distributing hitch distribution spring bars. that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the Weight of the Trailering tow vehicle and trailer axles. Combination If a step-bumper hitch will be used, It is important that the combination the bumper could be damaged in of the tow vehicle and trailer does sharp turns. Make sure there not exceed any of its weight ratings is ample room when turning to avoid — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer contact between the trailer and the Weight Rating, or Tongue Weight. bumper. 1. Body to Ground Distance The only way to be sure it is not A step-bumper hitch is limited to 2. Front of Vehicle exceeding any of these ratings is to 1587 kg (3,500 lb) total weight. weigh the tow vehicle and trailer GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
9-64 Driving and Operating
When using a weight-distributing the instructions for the trailer brakes system voltage and properly charge hitch, the spring bars should be so they are installed, adjusted, and the battery. If the trailer is too light adjusted so the distance (1) is the maintained properly. for Tow/Haul Mode, or the vehicle is same after coupling the trailer to the not equipped with Tow/Haul, turn on tow vehicle and adjusting the hitch. Trailer Wiring Harness the headlamps as a second way to For vehicles not equipped with boost the vehicle system and Safety Chains heavy-duty trailering, a harness is charge the battery. Always attach chains between the secured underneath the left side of vehicle and the trailer. Cross the the vehicle, next to the spare tire. Tow/Haul Mode safety chains under the tongue of The harness requires the installation the trailer to help prevent the tongue of a trailer connector, which is from contacting the road if it available through your dealer. The becomes separated from the hitch. seven-wire harness contains the Instructions about safety chains following trailer circuits: may be provided by the hitch . Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Always leave just . Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal enough slack so the combination . Brown: Taillamps/Parking Lamps can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. . Black: Ground Press this button on the center . Gray: Back-up Lamps stack to turn on and off the Tow/ Trailer Brakes Haul Mode. . Orange: Battery Feed A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lb) needs to have . Blue: Trailer Brake its own brake system that is If charging a remote (non-vehicle) adequate for the weight of the battery, press the Tow/Haul Mode trailer. Be sure to read and follow button, if equipped, on the center stack. This will boost the vehicle GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. When pulling a heavy trailer or a trailer while being towed. If the large or heavy load in vehicle is towing a trailer and the stop-and-go traffic. TSC detects that sway is increasing, . When pulling a heavy trailer or a the vehicle brakes are selectively large or heavy load in busy applied at each wheel, to help parking lots where improved low reduce excessive trailer sway. This indicator light on the instrument speed control of the vehicle is If TSC is enabled, the Traction cluster comes on when the Tow/ desired. Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Haul Mode is on. Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul warning light will flash on the Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when lightly loaded or with no trailer instrument cluster. Vehicle speed when pulling a heavy trailer or a at all will not cause damage. must be reduced. If trailer sway large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul However, there is no benefit to the continues, StabiliTrak can reduce Mode on page 9-34. selection of Tow/Haul when the engine torque to help slow the vehicle is unloaded. Such a vehicle. See Traction Control/ Tow/Haul is designed to be most selection when unloaded may result Electronic Stability Control on effective when the vehicle and in unpleasant engine and page 9-42. trailer combined weight is at least transmission driving characteristics 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ { Warning Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Haul is recommended only when See “Weight of the Trailer” under pulling a heavy trailer or a large or Even if the vehicle is equipped Trailer Towing on page 9-60. Tow/ heavy load. with TSC, trailer sway could result Haul is most useful under the in loss of control and the vehicle following driving conditions: Trailer Sway could crash. If excessive trailer . When pulling a heavy trailer or a Control (TSC) sway is detected, slow down to a large or heavy load through safe speed. Check the trailer and rolling terrain. Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a vehicle to help correct possible TSC feature. Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side motion of a (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the Warning (Continued) vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. causes. These could include an The vehicle has an airbag system. improperly or overloaded trailer, Add-On Electrical unrestrained cargo, improper Before attempting to add anything trailer hitch configuration, Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see excessive vehicle-trailer speed, Servicing the Airbag-Equipped or improperly inflated or incorrect { Caution Vehicle on page 3-26 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped vehicle or trailer tires. See Towing Vehicle on page 3-27. Equipment on page 9-63 for Some electrical equipment can trailer ratings and hitch setup damage the vehicle or cause recommendations. components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your Adding non-dealer accessories can dealer before adding electrical affect the vehicle performance. See equipment. Accessories and Modifications on page 10-3. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Engine Fan ...... 10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ...... 10-20 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brakes ...... 10-21 Lamps ...... 10-30 Brake Fluid ...... 10-21 Center High-Mounted General Information Battery ...... 10-23 Stoplamp (CHMSL) and General Information ...... 10-2 Four-Wheel Drive ...... 10-24 Cargo Lamp ...... 10-31 California Proposition Front Axle ...... 10-24 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-32 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Rear Axle ...... 10-25 California Perchlorate Starter Switch Check ...... 10-26 Electrical System Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System Accessories and Lock Control Function Overload ...... 10-32 Modifications ...... 10-3 Check ...... 10-27 Fuses ...... 10-33 Ignition Transmission Lock Engine Compartment Fuse Vehicle Checks Block ...... 10-33 Doing Your Own Check ...... 10-27 Park Brake and P (Park) Instrument Panel Fuse Service Work ...... 10-3 Block ...... 10-38 Hood ...... 10-4 Mechanism Check ...... 10-27 Engine Compartment Wiper Blade Wheels and Tires Overview ...... 10-5 Replacement ...... 10-28 Tires ...... 10-40 Engine Oil ...... 10-8 Headlamp Aiming All-Season Tires ...... 10-41 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Automatic Transmission All-Terrain Tires ...... 10-42 Fluid ...... 10-12 Bulb Replacement Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-42 Manual Transmission Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Tire Designations ...... 10-45 Fluid ...... 10-12 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-29 Tire Terminology and Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-12 Headlamps, Front Turn Definitions ...... 10-45 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-13 Signal, Sidemarker, and Tire Pressure ...... 10-48 Cooling System ...... 10-15 Parking Lamps ...... 10-29 Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Coolant ...... 10-16 System ...... 10-50 Engine Overheating ...... 10-18 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-2 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information Operation ...... 10-51 Exterior Care ...... 10-83 Tire Inspection ...... 10-54 Interior Care ...... 10-88 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Rotation ...... 10-54 Floor Mats ...... 10-91 your dealer. You will receive When It Is Time for New genuine GM parts and GM-trained Tires ...... 10-56 and supported service people. Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Genuine GM parts have one of Different Size Tires and these marks: Wheels ...... 10-58 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-60 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 Tire Chains ...... 10-61 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-62 Tire Changing ...... 10-64 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-73 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-74 Jump Starting Jump Starting ...... 10-75 Towing the Vehicle California Proposition Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-78 Recreational Vehicle 65 Warning Towing ...... 10-78 Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-3
cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Doing Your Own wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or Service Work emit these chemicals. modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered { Warning California Perchlorate by the vehicle warranty. Materials Requirements Damage to vehicle components It can be dangerous to work on resulting from modifications or the your vehicle if you do not have Certain types of automotive installation or use of non GM the proper knowledge, service applications, such as airbag ‐ certified parts, including control manual, tools, or parts. Always initiators, safety belt pretensioners, module or software modifications, is follow owner manual procedures and lithium batteries contained in not covered under the terms of the and consult the service manual Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, vehicle warranty and may affect for your vehicle before doing any may contain perchlorate materials. remaining warranty coverage for service work. Special handling may be necessary. affected parts. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ GM Accessories are designed to If doing some of your own service perchlorate. complement and function with other work, use the proper service systems on the vehicle. See your manual. It tells you much more Accessories and dealer to accessorize the vehicle about how to service the vehicle Modifications using genuine GM Accessories than this manual can. To order the installed by a dealer technician. proper service manual, see Service Adding non‐dealer accessories or Also, see Adding Equipment to the Publications Ordering Information making modifications to the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on on page 13-11. can affect vehicle performance and page 3-27. safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-4 Vehicle Care
This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary hood release service work, see Servicing the To open the hood: handle. The handle is under the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on front edge of the hood near the page 3-26. center. Push the handle to the Keep a record with all parts receipts right and at the same time raise and list the mileage and the date of the hood. any service work performed. See To close the hood: Maintenance Records on 1. Before closing the hood, be sure page 11-15. 1. Pull the hood release lever with all the filler caps are properly this symbol on it. It is inside the installed. { Caution vehicle to the lower left of the 2. Lower the hood to 20 cm (8 in) Even small amounts of steering wheel. above the vehicle and release it contamination can cause damage so it fully latches. Check to to vehicle systems. Do not allow make sure the hood is firmly contaminants to contact the fluids, closed by lifting up on the front reservoir caps, or dipsticks. edge of the hood. Repeat the process if necessary. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Engine Compartment Overview
2.5L L4 Engine GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
1. Coolant Surge Tank and 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of 7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. Pressure Cap. See Engine View). See Cooling System on See Brake Fluid on page 10-21 Coolant on page 10-16. page 10-15. or Hydraulic Clutch on 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine page 10-12 (If Equipped). page 10-13. Oil on page 10-8. 8. Windshield Washer Fluid 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine 6. Engine Compartment Fuse Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Oil on page 10-8. Block on page 10-33. page 10-20. 9. Battery on page 10-23. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-7
3.6L V6 Engine GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-8 Vehicle Care
1. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Pressure Cap. See Engine It is a good idea to check the engine Coolant on page 10-16. To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful oil level at each fuel fill. In order to 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on attention must be paid to engine oil. get an accurate reading, the vehicle page 10-13. Following these simple, but must be on level ground. The 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of important steps will help protect engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow View). See Cooling System on your investment: loop. See Engine Compartment page 10-15. Overview on page 10-5 for the . Always use engine oil approved location of the engine oil dipstick. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine to the proper specification and of Oil on page 10-8. the proper viscosity grade. See Obtaining an accurate oil level “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” reading is essential: 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine in this section. Oil on page 10-8. 1. If the engine has been running . Check the engine oil level recently, turn off the engine and 6. Engine Compartment Fuse regularly and maintain the allow several minutes for the oil Block on page 10-33. proper oil level. See “Checking to drain back into the oil pan. 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Engine Oil” and “When to Add Checking the oil level too soon Brake Fluid on page 10-21. Engine Oil” in this section. after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level 8. Windshield Washer Fluid . Change the engine oil at the reading. Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on appropriate time. See Engine Oil page 10-20. Life System on page 10-10. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, 9. Battery on page 10-23. . Always dispose of engine oil then push it back in all the way. properly. See “What to Do with Remove it again, keeping the tip Used Oil” in this section. down, and check the level. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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When to Add Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil { Caution Selecting the right engine oil Do not add too much oil. Oil depends on both the proper oil levels above or below the specification and viscosity grade. acceptable operating range See Recommended Fluids and shown on the dipstick are harmful Lubricants on page 11-12. to the engine. If you find that you Specification L4 Engine have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine Ask for and use engine oils that has so much oil that the oil level meet the dexos1™ specification. Engine oils that have been gets above the cross-hatched approved by GM as meeting the area that shows the proper dexos1 specification are marked operating range, the engine could with the dexos1 approved logo. See be damaged. You should drain www.gmdexos.com. V6 Engine out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service If the oil is below the cross-hatched professional to remove the area at the tip of the dipstick, add excess amount of oil. 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in See Engine Compartment Overview this section for an explanation of on page 10-5 for the location of the what kind of oil to use. For engine engine oil fill cap. oil crankcase capacity, see Add enough oil to put the level Capacities and Specifications on somewhere in the proper operating page 12-2. range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-10 Vehicle Care
of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the { Caution always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See “Specification” use and disposal of oil products. Failure to use the recommended earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the engine oil can result in engine information. damage not covered by the environment. If you change your vehicle warranty. Check with your Engine Oil Additives/Engine own oil, be sure to drain all the oil dealer or service provider on Oil Flushes from the filter before disposal. Never whether the oil is approved to the dispose of oil by putting it in the Do not add anything to the oil. The trash or pouring it on the ground, dexos1 specification. recommended oils meeting the into sewers, or into streams or dexos1 specification are all that is bodies of water. Recycle it by taking Viscosity Grade needed for good performance and it to a place that collects used oil. engine protection. Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 3.6L V6 engine. Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System recommended and could cause Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade When to Change Engine Oil engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine. engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. This vehicle has a computer system Cold Temperature Operation: In an that indicates when to change the area of extreme cold, where the What to Do with Used Oil engine oil and filter. This is based temperature falls below −29°C Used engine oil contains certain on a combination of factors which (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be elements that can be unhealthy for include engine revolutions, engine used for the 3.6L V6 engine and your skin and could even cause temperature, and miles driven. SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine cancer. Do not let used oil stay on Based on driving conditions, the oil may be used for the 2.5L L4 your skin for very long. Clean your mileage at which an oil change is engine. An oil of this viscosity grade skin and nails with soap and water, indicated can vary considerably. For will provide easier cold starting for or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the oil life system to work properly, the engine at extremely low properly dispose of clothing or rags the system must be reset every time temperatures. When selecting an oil the oil is changed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-11
On some vehicles, when the system If the system is ever reset 2. Press and hold the V button on has calculated that oil life has been accidentally, the oil must be the DIC, or the SET/CLR button diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) on the turn signal lever if the OIL SOON message comes on to since the last oil change. vehicle does not have DIC indicate that an oil change is Remember to reset the oil life buttons, for several seconds. necessary. See Engine Oil system whenever the oil is changed. The oil life will change to 100%. Messages on page 5-34. Change the oil as soon as possible within How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is Life System as follows: possible that, if driving under the Reset the system whenever the 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with best conditions, the oil life system engine oil is changed so that the the engine off. might indicate that an oil change is system can calculate the next 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil change. Always reset the engine oil and filter must be slowly three times within engine oil life to 100% after every oil five seconds. changed at least once a year and, change. It will not reset itself. To at this time, the system must be reset the engine oil life system: 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING reset. For vehicles without the on the DIC. If the display shows CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING 100%, the system is reset. on the DIC. See Driver message, an oil change is needed If the vehicle has a CHANGE when the OIL LIFE REMAINING Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Driver ENGINE OIL SOON message and it percentage is near 0%. Your dealer comes back on when the vehicle is has trained service people who will Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) on page 5-28. If the started and/or the OIL LIFE perform this work and reset the REMAINING is near 0%, the engine system. It is also important to check vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in oil life system has not been reset. the oil regularly over the course of Repeat the procedure. an oil drain interval and keep it at P (Park) to access this display. the proper level. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-12 Vehicle Care
Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Adding fluid will not correct a leak. intervals listed in Maintenance A fluid loss in this system could Fluid Schedule on page 11-2, and be sure indicate a problem. Have the How to Check Automatic to use the fluid listed in system inspected and repaired. Transmission Fluid Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. When to Check and What It is not necessary to check the to Use transmission fluid level. Manual Transmission A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak Fluid occurs, take the vehicle to your How to Check Manual dealer and have it repaired as soon Transmission Fluid as possible. It is not necessary to check the There is a special procedure for manual transmission fluid level. checking and changing the The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid A transmission fluid leak is the only transmission fluid. Because this reservoir cap has this symbol on it. reason for fluid loss. If a leak procedure is difficult, this should be The common brake/clutch fluid occurs, take the vehicle to your done at your dealer. Contact your reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake dealer and have it repaired as soon dealer for additional information or fluid as indicated on the reservoir as possible. See Recommended the procedure can be found in the cap. See Engine Compartment Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 service manual. To purchase a Overview on page 10-5 for reservoir for the proper fluid to use. service manual, see Service location. Publications Ordering Information How to Check and Add Fluid on page 13-11. Hydraulic Clutch For vehicles with a manual Visually check the brake/clutch fluid transmission, it is not necessary to reservoir to make sure the fluid level regularly check brake/clutch fluid is at the MIN (minimum) line on the unless there is a leak suspected. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-13
front of the reservoir. The brake/ How to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air hydraulic clutch fluid system should Cleaner/Filter cleaner/filter: be closed and sealed. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 1. Remove the screws (1) on top of Do not remove the cap to check the remove the filter from the vehicle the engine air cleaner/filter fluid level or to top-off the fluid level. and lightly shake the filter to release housing. Remove the cap only when loose dust and dirt. If the filter 2. Disconnect the electrical necessary to add the proper fluid remains covered with dirt, a new connector (2). until the level reaches the MIN line. filter is required. 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by Engine Air Cleaner/Filter loosening the air duct clamp (3). The engine air cleaner/filter is in the 4. Lift the filter cover housing away engine compartment on the from the engine air cleaner/filter passenger side of the vehicle. See housing. Engine Compartment Overview on 5. Pull out the filter. page 10-5. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air When to Inspect the Engine Air cleaner/filter. Cleaner/Filter 7. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall Inspect/replace the air cleaner/filter the filter cover housing. at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Maintenance 2.5L L4 Engine Schedule on page 11-2. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, 1. Screws inspect the filter at each engine oil 2. Electrical Connector change. 3. Air Duct Clamp GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-14 Vehicle Care
2. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). { Warning 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by Operating the engine with the air loosening the air duct clamp (3). cleaner/filter off can cause you or 4. Lift the filter cover housing away others to be burned. The air from the engine air cleaner/filter cleaner not only cleans the air; it housing. helps to stop flames if the engine 5. Pull out the filter. backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not 6. Inspect or replace the engine air drive with the air cleaner/filter off. cleaner/filter. 3.6L V6 Engine 7. Reverse Steps 2–5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. { Caution 1. Screws 2. Electrical Connector If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt 3. Air Duct Clamp can easily get into the engine, To inspect or replace the engine air which could damage it. Always cleaner/filter: have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. 1. Remove the screws (1) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-15
Cooling System { Warning The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct Heater and radiator hoses, and working temperature. other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak 3.6L V6 Engine fixed before you drive the vehicle. 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out { Caution 2.5L L4 Engine of View) Using coolant other than ® 1. Coolant Surge Tank and { Warning DEX-COOL can cause Pressure Cap premature engine, heater core, 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out An electric engine cooling fan or radiator corrosion. In addition, of View) under the hood can start up even the engine coolant could require when the engine is not running changing sooner. Any repairs and can cause injury. Keep would not be covered by the hands, clothing, and tools away (Continued) from any underhood electric fan. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-16 Vehicle Care
What to Use This mixture: Caution (Continued) . Gives freezing protection down vehicle warranty. Always use { Warning to −37°C (−34°F) outside DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant temperature. Adding only plain water or some in the vehicle. . other liquid to the cooling system Gives boiling protection up to can be dangerous. Plain water 129°C (265°F) engine temperature. Engine Coolant and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. . Protects against rust and The cooling system in the vehicle is The coolant warning system is set corrosion. filled with DEX-COOL® engine for the proper coolant mixture. . coolant mixture. See Recommended Will not damage aluminum parts. With plain water or the wrong Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 . Helps keep the proper engine mixture, the engine could get too and Maintenance Schedule on temperature. page 11-2. hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine The following explains the cooling could catch fire and you or others { Caution system and how to check and add could be burned. Use a 50/ coolant when it is low. If there is a If improper coolant mixture, 50 mixture of clean, drinkable problem with engine overheating, inhibitors, or additives are used in water and DEX-COOL coolant. see Engine Overheating on the vehicle cooling system, the page 10-18. engine could overheat and be Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, damaged. Too much water in the drinkable water and DEX-COOL mixture can freeze and crack coolant. If using this mixture, engine cooling parts. The repairs nothing else needs to be added. would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only the (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-17
If coolant is visible but the coolant Caution (Continued) level is not at or above the mark { Caution pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of proper mixture of engine coolant clean, drinkable water and This vehicle has a specific for the cooling system. See DEX-COOL coolant. coolant fill procedure. Failure to Recommended Fluids and follow this procedure could cause Lubricants on page 11-12. Be sure the cooling system is cool the engine to overheat and be before this is done. severely damaged. Never dispose of engine coolant by If no coolant is visible in the coolant putting it in the trash, or by pouring surge tank, add coolant as follows: it on the ground, or into sewers, How to Add Coolant to the { Warning streams or, bodies of water. Have Coolant Surge Tank the coolant changed by an Steam and scalding liquids from a authorized service center, familiar { Warning hot cooling system can blow out with legal requirements regarding and burn you badly. Never turn used coolant disposal. This will help You can be burned if you spill the cap when the cooling system, protect the environment and your coolant on hot engine parts. including the surge tank pressure health. Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling Checking Coolant and it will burn if the engine parts system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. The vehicle must be on a level are hot enough. Do not spill surface when checking the coolant coolant on a hot engine. level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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level reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap tightly.
{ Caution The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the If the pressure cap is not tightly cooling system, including the surge installed, coolant loss and tank pressure cap and upper possible engine damage may radiator hose, is no longer hot. occur. Be sure the cap is properly 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly and tightly secured. counterclockwise. If a hiss is 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with heard, wait for that to stop. the proper mixture to the mark A hiss means there is still some pointed to on the front of the Engine Overheating pressure left. coolant surge tank. The vehicle has an engine coolant 2. Keep turning the cap and 4. With the coolant surge tank cap temperature gauge on the remove it. off, start the engine and let it run instrument cluster to warn of engine until the upper radiator hose overheating. See Engine Coolant starts getting hot. Watch out for Temperature Gauge on page 5-12. the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the { Caution coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add Running the engine without more of the proper mixture to coolant may cause damage or a the coolant surge tank until the fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-19
If the decision is made not to lift the If the overheat warning is displayed hood when this warning appears, Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: get service help right away. See 1. Turn the air conditioning off. Roadside Assistance Program on the vehicle until it cools down. page 13-5. Wait until there is no sign of 2. Turn the heater on to the highest steam or coolant before you open temperature and to the highest If the decision is made to lift the the hood. fan speed. Open the windows as hood, make sure the vehicle is necessary. parked on a level surface. If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Then check to see if the engine in it can catch fire. You or others the road, shift to P (Park) or cooling fan is running. If the engine could be badly burned. Stop the N (Neutral), and let the is overheating, the fan should be engine idle. running. If it is not, do not continue engine if it overheats, and get out to run the engine and have the of the vehicle until the engine If the engine coolant temperature vehicle serviced. is cool. gauge is no longer in the overheat zone, the vehicle can be driven. If Steam Is Coming from the Continue to drive the vehicle slowly Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. { Warning If an engine overheat warning is If the warning does not come back displayed but no steam can be seen on, continue to drive normally and Steam from an overheated engine or heard, the problem may not be have the cooling system checked can burn you badly, even if you too serious. Sometimes the engine for proper fill and function. can get a little too hot when the just open the hood. Stay away If the warning continues, pull over, vehicle: from the engine if you see or hear stop, and park the vehicle steam coming from it. Just turn it . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. right away. off and get everyone away from . Stops after high-speed driving. (Continued) . Idles for long periods in traffic. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-20 Vehicle Care
If there is no sign of steam, idle the Washer Fluid engine for three minutes while { Caution parked. If the warning is still What to Use . Do not use engine coolant displayed, turn off the engine until it When windshield washer fluid needs cools down. (antifreeze) in the windshield to be added, be sure to read the washer. It can damage the manufacturer's instructions before windshield washer system Engine Fan use. Use a fluid that has sufficient and paint. protection against freezing in an The vehicle has an electric cooling . Do not mix water with fan. The fan may be heard spinning area where the temperature may fall below freezing. ready-to-use washer fluid. at low speed during most everyday Water can cause the solution driving. The fan may turn off if no Adding Washer Fluid to freeze and damage the cooling is required. Under heavy washer fluid tank and other vehicle loading, trailer towing, high parts of the washer system. outside temperatures, or operation of the air conditioning system, the . When using concentrated fan may change to high speed and washer fluid, follow the an increase in fan noise may be manufacturer instructions for heard. This is normal and indicates adding water. that the cooling system is . Fill the washer fluid tank only functioning properly. The fan will Open the cap with the washer three-quarters full when it is change to low speed when symbol on it. Add washer fluid until very cold. This allows for fluid additional cooling is no longer the tank is full. See Engine expansion if freezing occurs, required. Compartment Overview on which could damage the tank page 10-5 for reservoir location. The electric engine cooling fan may if it is completely full. run after the engine has been turned off. This is normal and no service is required. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-21
Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the Always replace brake system parts Disc brake pads have built-in wear brakes are first applied or lightly with new, approved replacement indicators that make a high-pitched applied. This does not mean parts. If this is not done, the brakes warning sound when the brake pads something is wrong with the brakes. are worn and new pads are needed. may not work properly. The braking The sound can come and go or be Properly torqued wheel nuts are performance expected can change heard all the time the vehicle is necessary to help prevent brake in many other ways if the wrong moving, except when applying the pulsation. When tires are rotated, replacement brake parts are brake pedal firmly. inspect brake pads for wear and installed or parts are improperly evenly tighten wheel nuts in the installed. proper sequence to torque { Warning specifications in Capacities and Brake Fluid The brake wear warning sound Specifications on page 12-2. means that soon the brakes will Brake linings should always be not work well. That could lead to replaced as complete axle sets. a crash. When the brake wear Brake Pedal Travel warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in The brake master cylinder reservoir pedal travel. This could be a sign is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See { Caution that brake service may be required. Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5 for the location of the Continuing to drive with worn-out reservoir. brake pads could result in costly brake repair. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-22 Vehicle Care
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir { Warning might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it . The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough. You wear. When new linings are or others could be burned, and installed, the fluid level goes the vehicle could be damaged. back up. Add brake fluid only when work is When the brake fluid falls to a done on the brake hydraulic low level, the brake warning light system. See “Checking Brake comes on. See Brake System Fluid” in this section. Warning Light on page 5-18. The fluid level should be above the . A fluid leak in the brake Refer to the Maintenance Schedule minimum mark. If it is not, have the hydraulic system can also cause to determine when to check the brake hydraulic system checked to a low fluid level. Have the brake brake fluid. See Maintenance see if there is a leak. hydraulic system fixed, since a Schedule on page 11-2. leak means that sooner or later After work is done on the brake the brakes will not work well. Checking Brake Fluid hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the minimum mark Do not top off the brake fluid. Check brake fluid by looking at the but not over the MAX mark. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. brake fluid reservoir. See Engine If fluid is added when the linings are Compartment Overview on What to Add worn, there will be too much fluid page 10-5. Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid when new brake linings are from a sealed container. See installed. Add or remove brake fluid, Recommended Fluids and as necessary, only when work is Lubricants on page 11-12. done on the brake hydraulic system. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-23
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around Caution (Continued) { Warning the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and reservoir. someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead kind of fluid. and lead compounds, chemicals { Warning . If brake fluid is spilled on the known to the State of California to vehicle's painted surfaces, cause cancer and reproductive With the wrong kind of fluid in the the paint finish can be harm. Wash hands after handling. brake hydraulic system, the damaged. Be careful not to brakes might not work well. This spill brake fluid on the Vehicle Storage could cause a crash. Always use vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. the proper brake fluid. { Warning Battery Batteries have acid that can burn { Caution you and gas that can explode. The original equipment battery is You can be badly hurt if you are maintenance free. Do not remove . not careful. See Jump Starting on Using the wrong fluid can the cap and do not add fluid. badly damage brake page 10-75 for tips on working hydraulic system parts. For Refer to the replacement number around a battery without example, just a few drops of shown on the original battery label getting hurt. mineral-based oil, such as when a new battery is needed. See engine oil, in the brake Engine Compartment Overview on hydraulic system can damage page 10-5 for battery location. brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-24 Vehicle Care
Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant black, negative (−) cable from the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on battery to keep the battery from page 11-2 to determine how often to running down. change the lubricant. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the What to Use battery or use a battery trickle Refer to Recommended Fluids and charger. Lubricants on page 11-12 to determine what kind of lubricant Four-Wheel Drive to use. Transfer Case Front Axle When to Check Lubricant When to Check and Change Active Transfer Case Refer to Maintenance Schedule on Lubricant page 11-2 to determine when to 1. Drain Plug It is not necessary to regularly check the lubricant. 2. Fill Plug check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is To get an accurate reading, the heard. A fluid loss could indicate a vehicle should be on a level problem. Have it inspected and surface. repaired. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of All axle assemblies are filled by the fill plug (2) hole, located on the volume of fluid during production. front axle, some lubricant will need They are not filled to reach a certain to be added. Add enough lubricant level. When checking the fluid level to raise the level to the bottom of on any axle, variations in the the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to readings can be caused by factory overtighten the plug. fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume. What to Use Also, if a vehicle has just been Refer to Recommended Fluids and driven before checking the fluid Lubricants on page 11-12 to level, it may appear lower than determine what kind of lubricant normal because fluid has traveled to use. out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Front Axle for 2.5L Shown, Front Rear Axle Therefore, a reading taken Axle for 3.6L Similar five minutes after the vehicle has When to Check and Change been driven will appear to have a 1. Drain Plug Lubricant lower fluid level than a vehicle that 2. Fill Plug It is not necessary to regularly has been stationary for an hour or To get an accurate reading, the check rear axle fluid unless a leak is two. The rear axle assembly must vehicle should be on a level suspected, or an unusual noise is be supported on a flat, level surface surface. heard. A fluid loss could indicate a to get a true reading. problem. Have it inspected and repaired. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-26 Vehicle Care
How to Check Lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of 2. Apply both the parking brake the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to and the regular brake. overtighten the plug. Do not use the accelerator What to Use pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it Refer to Recommended Fluids and starts. Lubricants on page 11-12 to determine what kind of lubricant 3. For automatic transmission to use. vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should Starter Switch Check start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact { Warning your dealer for service. Rear Axle for 2.5L Shown, Rear When you are doing this For manual transmission Axle for 3.6L Similar inspection, the vehicle could vehicles, put the shift lever in 1. Drain Plug move suddenly. If the vehicle Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start 2. Fill Plug moves, you or others could be injured. the engine. The vehicle should To get an accurate reading, the start only when the clutch pedal vehicle should be on a level is pushed down all the way to surface. 1. Before starting this check, be the floor. If the vehicle starts sure there is enough room when the clutch pedal is not If the level is below the bottom of around the vehicle. the fill plug (2) hole, located on the pushed all the way down, rear axle, some lubricant will need contact your dealer for service. to be added. Add enough lubricant GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Mechanism Check Function Check Ignition Transmission { Warning { Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, When you are doing this While parked, and with the parking the vehicle could begin to move. inspection, the vehicle could brake set, try to turn the ignition to You or others could be injured move suddenly. If the vehicle LOCK/OFF in each shift lever and property could be damaged. moves, you or others could be position. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to injured. . For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn roll. Be ready to apply the regular to LOCK/OFF only when the brake at once should the vehicle 1. Before starting this check, be begin to move. sure there is enough room shift lever is in P (Park). around the vehicle. It should be . For manual transmission parked on a level surface. vehicles, the ignition should turn Park on a fairly steep hill, with the to LOCK/OFF only when you vehicle facing downhill. Keeping 2. Apply the parking brake. Be your foot on the regular brake, set ready to apply the regular brake press the key release button. the parking brake. immediately if the vehicle begins On all vehicles, the ignition key to move. should come out only in LOCK/OFF. . To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine 3. With the engine off, turn the Contact your dealer if service is running and the transmission in ignition on, but do not start the required. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot engine. Without applying the pressure from the regular brake regular brake, try to move the pedal. Do this until the vehicle is shift lever out of P (Park) with held by the parking brake only. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-28 Vehicle Care
. To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: { Caution With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the Allowing the wiper arm to touch parking brake followed by the the windshield when no wiper regular brake. blade is installed could damage Contact your dealer if service is the windshield. Any damage that required. occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the Wiper Blade Replacement wiper arm to touch the windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. To replace the windshield wiper blade: 2. Press the button (2) in the Replacement blades come in 1. Pull the windshield wiper middle of the wiper arm different types and are removed in connector, and pull the wiper different ways. For proper assembly away from the windshield. blade away from the arm windshield wiper blade length and connector (1). type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11-14. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Signal, Sidemarker, and should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Parking Lamps page 10-32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, Headlamp the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact 1. Open the hood. necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. 2. If replacing a bulb on the passenger side, remove the first Halogen Bulbs air baffle push pin. 3. Remove the headlamp bulb { Warning cover by turning it counterclockwise. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it drop or scratch the bulb. You or from the headlamp assembly others could be injured. Be sure and pull it straight out. to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 5. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clip on the bulb socket. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-30 Vehicle Care
Turn Signal/Sidemarker/ Taillamps, Turn Signal, Parking Lamp Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the hood. Lamps 2. If replacing a bulb on the 1. Open the tailgate. passenger side, remove the first air baffle push pin. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it 4. Pull the rear lamp assembly straight out of the bulb socket. straight back to remove it from the vehicle. 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb straight out from 2. Remove the two rear lamp the socket. assembly screws. 7. Replace the bulb, then insert the 3. Pull the rear lamp assembly bulb socket into the rear lamp outboard away from the box side assembly and turn clockwise. until the retainers release. There will be a noise when the retainers release. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
9. Verify the retainer ring is in the proper position. If the retainer ring is out of position, it will not 1. Remove the two screws and lift engage. Reset the retainer by off the lamp assembly. pulling it forward with a tool. 2. Turn the bulb socket 10. Push the rear lamp assembly 1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs counterclockwise and pull it straight in until it is seated 2. Center High-Mounted straight out. against the vehicle. Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb 3. Pull the bulb straight out from 11. Make sure the rear lamp the socket. assembly is flush with the box side. 12. Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Number Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 7443 W21/ Electrical System Back-up Lamp 921 (W16W) Turn Signal Lamp 5W LL-T Overload Back-up Lamp* 1156 Stoplamp/Turn 1157 The vehicle has fuses to protect Signal Lamp/ against an electrical system Cargo Lamp 921 (W16W) Taillamp* overload. Fuses also protect power Center 921LL * Chassis Cab Models devices in the vehicle. High-Mounted Replace a bad fuse with a new one Stoplamp For replacement bulbs not listed of the identical size and rating. (CHMSL) here, contact your dealer. If there is a problem on the road and Front Turn Signal, 7443 W21/ a fuse needs to be replaced, there Parking, and 5W LL-T is a fuse puller in the Engine Sidemarker Lamp Compartment Fuse Block. Replace High-Beam 9005 LL the fuse as soon as possible with Headlamp one of the same amperage rating. Low-Beam H11 LL Headlamp Wiring Headlamp An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Windshield Wipers Look at the silver-colored band Lift the cover to access the fuse inside the fuse. If the band is broken block. If the wiper motor overheats due to or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure heavy snow or ice, the windshield you replace a bad fuse with a new wipers will stop until the motor cools { Caution one of the identical size and rating. and will then restart. If a fuse goes out, replace the fuse Spilling liquid on any electrical Although the circuit is protected as soon as you can. component on the vehicle may from electrical overload, overload damage it. Always keep the due to heavy snow or ice may Engine Compartment covers on any electrical cause wiper linkage damage. component. Always clear ice and heavy snow Fuse Block from the windshield before using the The engine compartment fuse block windshield wipers. A fuse puller is available inside this is in the engine compartment, on fuse block. If the overload is caused by an the driver side of the vehicle. electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed. Fuses The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and (2 pin) (2 pin) features shown. Mini Fuses Usage F11 Miscellaneous 1 F31 Not Used Ignition (2 pin) F32 Heated Seat F01 Traction Control F13 Traction Control Power 2 Module Module Power F33 Body Control F02 Engine Control F14 Not Used Module 3 Module Power F15 Not Used F34 Fuel System Control Module F03 Air Conditioning F16 Not Used Compressor Clutch F35 Not Used F17 Front Axle Actuator F04 Not Used F36 Center High F18 Not Used F05 Fuel Module Ignition Mounted Stop Lamp F19 Aeroshutters F07 Cargo Lamp F37 Right High-Beam F20 Not Used Headlamp F08 Fuel Injectors - Even F23 Not Used F38 Left High-Beam F09 Fuel Injectors - Odd Headlamp F29 Not Used F10 Engine Control F39 Not Used F30 Heated Seat Module Power 1 F40 Not Used GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage (2 pin) (2 pin) Fuses (Low Profile) F46 Not Used F62 Canister Vent Solenoid F06 Wipers F47 Miscellaneous 2 Ignition F63 Not Used F12 Starter F48 Fog Lamps (If F64 Trailer F21 Front Blower Equipped) Reverse Lamp F22 Antilock Brake F49 Not Used F65 Left Trailer Stop/ System Valves Turn Lamps F50 Trailer Park Lamps F24 Trailer F66 Right Trailer Stop/ F51 Horn F25 Transfer Case Turn Lamps Electronic Control F52 Not Used F67 Electric Power F26 Antilock Brake F53 Not Used Steering System Pump F54 Not Used F68 Not Used F27 Trailer Brake F55 Not Used F69 Battery Regulated Control Module Voltage Control F56 Washer Pump F28 Rear Window F70 Not Used Defogger F57 Not Used F71 Not Used F41 Not Used F58 Not Used F42 Not Used F60 Mirrors Defogger F61 Not Used GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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J-Case Usage Micro Usage Micro Usage Fuses (Low Relays Relays Profile) K01 Air Conditioning K12 Not Used F43 Cooling Fan Compressor Clutch K13 Vacuum Pump F44 Not Used K02 Starter K14 Park Lamps F45 Brake K03 Not Used Vacuum Pump K04 Wipers Speed Mini Relays Usage F59 Not Used K05 Wipers Control K07 Powertrain K15 Run/Crank Midi Fuses Usage K06 Cargo Lamp K17 Rear Window F72 Not Used K08 Not Used Defogger F73 Not Used K09 Not Used F74 Generator K10 Not Used Solid State Usage Relay F75 Not Used K11 Center High Mounted K16 Not Used Stop Lamp GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is behind the passenger side cowl side trim panel. Remove the plastic nut at the front of the cover, then pull the cover away from the trim panel to access the fuse block. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The vehicle may not be equipped Micro Usage Micro Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Fuse Fuse features shown. (2 Pin) (2 Pin) Micro Usage Fuse F17 Body Control F35 Park, Reverse, (2 Pin) Module 4 Neutral, Drive, Low F01 Body Control F19 Not Used F36 Discrete Logic Ignition Sensor Module 1 F20 Amplifier (if equipped) F38 Not Used F04 Steering Wheel F21 Not Used Controls F22 Not Used Micro Usage F05 Body Control F24 Heating, Ventilation, Fuse Module 2 and Air Conditioning (3 Pin) F08 Mirror Window Ignition F13 OnStar/Heating, Module F25 Body Control Ventilation, and Air F09 Instrument Cluster Module 7 Conditioning F10 Not Used F26 Not Used F18 Airbag F11 Body Control F27 Not Used F23 Data Link Module 8 Connector/USDB F29 Miscellaneous Ignition F12 Not Used F28 Instrument Panel/ F31 Front Camera Sensing and F14 Radio/HMI F32 Steering Wheel Diagnostic Module F15 Body Control Controls Backlighting Ignition Module 6 F34 Not Used F33 Not Used F16 Not Used GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Micro Usage J-Case Usage Wheels and Tires J-Case Fuse Fuse F30 Not Used Tires F02 Not Used F40 Auxiliary Power Outlet Every new GM vehicle has F03 Not Used high-quality tires made by a F44 Auxiliary Power Outlet F06 Not Used leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for F07 Not Used Mini Fuse Usage information regarding the tire (2 Pins) F39 Auxiliary Power warranty and where to get Outlet 2 F37 Not Used service. For additional F41 Auxiliary Power Outlet information refer to the tire 1/Lighter Micro Usage manufacturer. Relay F42 Left Power Window K1 Retained Accessory { Warning F43 Driver Power Seat Power/Accessory . Poorly maintained and F45 Right Power Window K2 Run/Crank improperly used tires are F46 Passenger dangerous. Power Seat . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall page 9-15. is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces replace them. and weather conditions. Original . Underinflated tires pose equipment tires designed to GM's the same danger as . Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria overloaded tires. The have been damaged by have a TPC specification code resulting crash could impacts with potholes, molded onto the sidewall. Original cause serious injury. curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be Check all tires frequently identified by the last two characters . Improperly repaired tires to maintain the of this TPC code, which will can cause a crash. Only be “MS.” recommended pressure. the dealer or an Tire pressure should be authorized tire service Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on checked when the tires center should repair, are cold. snow or ice-covered roads is replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide . Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. adequate performance for most likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in winter driving conditions, but they or broken by a sudden excess of 56 km/h may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery hitting a pothole. Keep tires on snow or ice-covered roads. surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires on page 10-42. tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Winter Tires . Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original Useful information about a tire is equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. molded into its sidewall. The tires are designed for increased Winter tires with the same speed examples show a typical traction on snow and ice-covered rating as the original equipment tires passenger vehicle tire and a roads. Consider installing winter may not be available for H, V, W, Y, compact spare tire sidewall. tires on the vehicle if frequent and ZR speed rated tires. If winter driving on ice or snow covered tires with a lower speed rating are roads is expected. See your dealer chosen, never exceed the tire's for details regarding winter tire maximum speed capability. availability and proper tire selection. Also, see Buying New Tires on page 10-57. All-Terrain Tires With winter tires, there may be This vehicle may have all-terrain decreased dry road traction, tires. These tires provide good increased road noise, and shorter performance on most road surfaces, tread life. After changing to winter weather conditions, and for off-road tires, be alert for changes in vehicle driving. See Off-Road Driving on handling and braking. page 9-6. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example If using winter tires: The tread pattern on these tires may wear more quickly than other tires. (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a . Use tires of the same brand and Consider rotating the tires more combination of letters and tread type on all four wheel frequently than at 12 000 km positions. numbers used to define a (7,500 mi) intervals if irregular wear particular tire's width, height, is noted when the tires are inspected. See Tire Inspection on aspect ratio, construction type, page 10-54. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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and service description. See the DOT Tire Date of (5) Tire Ply Material: The type “Tire Size” illustration later in this Manufacture: The last four of cord and number of plies in section. digits of the TIN indicate the the sidewall and under the tread. (2) TPC Spec (Tire tire manufactured date. The first (6) Uniform Tire Quality Performance Criteria two digits represent the week Grading (UTQG): Tire Specification): Original (01–52) and the last two digits, manufacturers are required to equipment tires designed to the year. For example, the third grade tires based on three GM's specific tire performance week of the year 2010 would performance factors: treadwear, criteria have a TPC specification have a four-digit DOT date traction, and temperature code molded onto the sidewall. of 0310. resistance. For more information GM's TPC specifications meet or (4) Tire Identification Number see Uniform Tire Quality exceed all federal safety (TIN): The letters and numbers Grading on page 10-59. guidelines. following the DOT (Department (7) Maximum Cold Inflation (3) DOT (Department of of Transportation) code are the Load Limit: Maximum load that Transportation): The Tire Identification Number (TIN). can be carried and the Department of Transportation The TIN shows the maximum pressure needed to (DOT) code indicates that the manufacturer and plant code, support that load. tire is in compliance with the tire size, and date the tire was U.S. Department of manufactured. The TIN is Transportation Motor Vehicle molded onto both sides of the Safety Standards. tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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(2) Temporary Use Only: The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit: Maximum load that use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to The compact spare tire is for support that load. emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation: The road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more Tire on page 10-73 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10-62. inflation see Tire Pressure on Compact Spare Tire Example (3) Tire Identification Number page 10-48. (1) Tire Ply Material: The type (TIN): The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size: A combination of of cord and number of plies in following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a the sidewall and under the of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, tread. Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is use only. molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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(7) TPC Spec (Tire (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: diagonal or bias ply Performance Criteria The United States version of a construction; and the letter B Specification): Original metric tire sizing system. The means belted-bias ply equipment tires designed to letter P as the first character in construction. GM's specific tire performance the tire size means a passenger (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to the wheel in inches. code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These characters represent the load exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit guidelines. index and speed rating of the number indicates the tire section tire. The load index represents Tire Designations width in millimeters from the load carrying capacity a tire sidewall to sidewall. is certified to carry. The speed Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit rating is the maximum speed a The following is an example of a number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. typical passenger vehicle height-to-width measurements. tire size. For example, if the tire size Tire Terminology and aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Definitions item 3 of the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of 60 percent as high as it is wide. air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of (4) Construction Code: A letter the tire. Air pressure is code is used to indicate the type expressed in kPa (kilopascal) of ply construction in the tire. or psi (pounds per square inch). The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Accessory Weight: The Cold Tire Pressure: The identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure on page 9-15. conditioning. on page 10-48. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a Rating for the front axle. See of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and Vehicle Load Limits on Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the page 9-15. maximum capacity of fuel, oil, cords between the plies and the GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Rating for the rear axle. See steel or other reinforcing Vehicle Load Limits on materials. DOT Markings: A code molded page 9-15. into the sidewall of a tire Bead: The tire bead contains Intended Outboard Sidewall: steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. The side of an asymmetrical tire cords that hold the tire onto that must always face outward the rim. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety when mounted on a vehicle. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Kilopascal (kPa): The metric in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification unit for air pressure. alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A the tread. tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Load Index: An assigned Occupant Distribution: Recommended Inflation number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. Pressure: Vehicle that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall: The manufacturer's recommended carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that tire inflation pressure as shown Maximum Inflation Pressure: has a particular side that faces on the tire placard. See Tire The maximum air pressure to outward when mounted on a Pressure on page 10-48 and which a cold tire can be inflated. vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on The maximum air pressure is contains a whitewall, bears page 9-15. molded onto the sidewall. white lettering, or bears Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic Maximum Load Rating: The manufacturer, brand, and/or tire in which the ply cords that load rating for a tire at the model name molding that is extend to the beads are laid at maximum permissible inflation higher or deeper than the same 90 degrees to the centerline of pressure for that tire. moldings on the other sidewall the tread. of the tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Rim: A metal support for a tire Weight: The sum of curb Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A and upon which the tire beads weight, accessory weight, tire used on passenger cars and are seated. vehicle capacity weight, and some light duty trucks and Sidewall: The portion of a tire production options weight. multipurpose vehicles. between the tread and the bead. Normal Occupant Weight: The Speed Rating: An number of occupants a vehicle alphanumeric code assigned to is designed to seat multiplied by a tire indicating the maximum 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load speed at which a tire can Limits on page 9-15. operate. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Traction: The friction between sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Pressure the tire and the road surface. Tire Quality Grading on The amount of grip provided. page 10-59. Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate Tread: The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight: The effectively. comes into contact with number of designated seating the road. positions multiplied by { Caution Treadwear Indicators: Narrow 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated bands, sometimes called wear cargo load. See Vehicle Load Neither tire underinflation nor bars, that show across the tread Limits on page 9-15. overinflation is good. of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory can result in: on page 10-56. weight, occupant weight, and . Tire overloading and UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. overheating which could Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label lead to a blowout. information system that provides permanently attached to a . Premature or consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle irregular wear. tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original . Poor handling. treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. . Reduced fuel economy. manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading (Continued) government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9-15. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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How the vehicle is loaded the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) affects vehicle handling and ride for at least three hours or no Overinflated tires, or tires that comfort. Never load the vehicle more than 1.6 km (1 mi). have too much air, can with more weight than it was Remove the valve cap from the result in: designed to carry. tire valve stem. Press the tire . Unusual wear. When to Check gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. Check the tires once a month or . Poor handling. If the cold tire inflation pressure more. Do not forget to check the . matches the recommended Rough ride. spare tire. If the vehicle has a pressure on the Tire and . Needless damage from compact spare tire, it should be Loading Information label, no at 420 kPa (60 psi). See road hazards. further adjustment is necessary. Compact Spare Tire on If the inflation pressure is low, page 10-73 and Full-Size Spare The Tire and Loading add air until the recommended Tire on page 10-74 for additional Information label on the vehicle pressure is reached. If the information. indicates the original equipment inflation pressure is high, press tires and the correct cold tire How to Check on the metal stem in the center inflation pressures. The Use a good quality pocket-type of the tire valve to release air. recommended pressure is the gauge to check tire pressure. Re-check the tire pressure with minimum air pressure needed to Proper tire inflation cannot be the tire gauge. support the vehicle's maximum determined by looking at the tire. load carrying capacity. See Return the valve caps on the Check the tire inflation pressure Vehicle Load Limits on valve stems to prevent leaks when the tires are cold, meaning page 9-15. and keep out dirt and moisture. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon the air pressure in your tires and to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as transmit tire pressure readings to a significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists. receiver located in the vehicle. causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is Each tire, including the spare (if lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be provided), should be checked also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire monthly when cold and inflated to tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS the inflation pressure recommended vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety by the vehicle manufacturer on the ability. of reasons, including the installation vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a of replacement or alternate tires or pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent tires of a different size than the size maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. indicated on the vehicle placard or responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction tire inflation pressure label, you pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more should determine the proper tire not reached the level to trigger tires or wheels on your vehicle to inflation pressure for those tires.) illumination of the TPMS low tire ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the As an added safety feature, your pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function vehicle has been equipped with a Your vehicle has also been properly. tire pressure monitoring system equipped with a TPMS malfunction (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire indicator to indicate when the See Tire Pressure Monitor system is not operating properly. Operation on page 10-51. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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See Radio Frequency Statement on located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and page 13-12. If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper as soon as possible and inflate the pressure. Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure A Tire and Loading Information label Operation shown on the Tire and Loading shows the size of the original Information label. See Vehicle Load equipment tires and the correct This vehicle may have a Tire Limits on page 9-15. inflation pressure for the tires when Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). A message to check the pressure in they are cold. See Vehicle Load The TPMS is designed to warn the a specific tire displays in the Driver Limits on page 9-15, for an example driver when a low tire pressure Information Center (DIC). The low of the Tire and Loading Information condition exists. TPMS sensors are tire pressure warning light and the label and its location. Also see Tire mounted onto each tire and wheel DIC warning message come on at Pressure on page 10-48. assembly, excluding the spare tire each ignition cycle until the tires are and wheel assembly. The TPMS The TPMS can warn about a low inflated to the correct inflation sensors monitor the air pressure in tire pressure condition but it does pressure. Using the DIC, tire the tires and transmit the tire not replace normal tire pressure levels can be viewed. For pressure readings to a receiver maintenance. See Tire Inspection additional information and details located in the vehicle. on page 10-54, Tire Rotation on about the DIC operation and page 10-54, and Tires on displays, see Driver Information page 10-40. Center (DIC) (Base Level) on page 5-25 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) on page 5-28 { Caution and Tire Messages on page 5-37. Tire sealant materials are not all The low tire pressure warning light the same. A non-approved tire may come on in cool weather when When a low tire pressure condition sealant could damage the TPMS the vehicle is first started, and then is detected, the TPMS illuminates sensors. TPMS sensor damage turn off as the vehicle is driven. This the low tire pressure warning light could be an early indicator that the (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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cycle until the problem is corrected. . One or more TPMS sensors are Caution (Continued) Some of the conditions that can missing or damaged. The cause these to come on are: malfunction light and the DIC caused by using an incorrect tire message should go off when the sealant is not covered by the . One of the road tires has been TPMS sensors are installed and vehicle warranty. Always use only replaced with the spare tire. The the sensor matching process is the GM approved tire sealant spare tire does not have a performed successfully. See available through your dealer or TPMS sensor. The malfunction your dealer for service. included in the vehicle. light and the DIC message should go off after the road tire . Replacement tires or wheels do is replaced and the sensor not match the original equipment TPMS Malfunction Light and matching process is performed tires or wheels. Tires and wheels Message successfully. See “TPMS Sensor other than those recommended Matching Process” later in this could prevent the TPMS from The TPMS will not function properly section. functioning properly. See Buying if one or more of the TPMS sensors New Tires on page 10-57. are missing or inoperable. When the . The TPMS sensor matching system detects a malfunction, the process was not done or not . Operating electronic devices or low tire pressure warning light completed successfully after being near facilities using radio flashes for about one minute and rotating the tires. The wave frequencies similar to the then stays on for the remainder of malfunction light and the DIC TPMS could cause the TPMS the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message should go off after sensors to malfunction. message also displays. The successfully completing the If the TPMS is not functioning malfunction light and DIC warning sensor matching process. See properly, it cannot detect or signal a message come on at each ignition “TPMS Sensor Matching low tire condition. See your dealer Process” later in this section. for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message come on and stay on. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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TPMS Sensor Matching There are two minutes to match the 4. If the vehicle has an uplevel Process first tire/wheel position, and DIC, use the DIC controls on the five minutes overall to match all four right side of the steering wheel Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions. If it takes to scroll to the Tire Pressure identification code. The identification longer, the matching process stops screen under the DIC info page. code needs to be matched to a new and must be restarted. tire/wheel position after rotating the If the vehicle has a base level vehicle’s tires or replacing one or The TPMS sensor matching DIC, use the MENU button to more of the TPMS sensors. Also, process is: select the Vehicle Information the TPMS sensor matching process 1. Set the parking brake. menu in the DIC. Use the should be performed after replacing thumbwheel to scroll to the Tire a spare tire with a road tire 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Pressure Menu item screen. the engine off. containing the TPMS sensor. The 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel malfunction light and the DIC 3. If the vehicle has an uplevel DIC, press and hold the V (Set/ message should go off at the next DIC, make sure the Tire Reset) button located in the ignition cycle. The sensors are Pressure info page option is center of the DIC controls. matched to the tire/wheel positions, turned on. The info pages on the using a TPMS relearn tool, in the DIC can be turned on and off If the vehicle has a base level following order: driver side front tire, through the Settings menu. See DIC, press the SET/CLR button passenger side front tire, passenger Driver Information Center (DIC) to begin the sensor matching side rear tire, and driver side rear. (Base Level) on page 5-25 or process. See your dealer for service or to Driver Information Center (DIC) A message asking if the process purchase a relearn tool. A TPMS (Uplevel) on page 5-28. should begin should appear. relearn tool can also be purchased. Press the SET/CLR button again See Tire Pressure Monitor to confirm the selection. Sensor Activation Tool at www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or call 1-800-GM TOOLS (1-800-468-6657). GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-54 Vehicle Care
The horn sounds twice to signal matched to the driver side rear . There is cord or fabric the receiver is in relearn mode tire, and the TPMS sensor showing through the tire's and the TIRE LEARNING matching process is no longer rubber. ACTIVE message displays on active. The TIRE LEARNING . the DIC screen. ACTIVE message on the DIC The tread or sidewall is display screen goes off. cracked, cut, or snagged 6. Start with the driver side deep enough to show cord or front tire. 11. Turn the ignition switch to fabric. 7. Place the relearn tool against LOCK/OFF. . the tire sidewall, near the valve 12. Set all four tires to the The tire has a bump, bulge, stem. Then press the button to recommended air pressure or split. activate the TPMS sensor. level as indicated on the Tire . The tire has a puncture, cut, A horn chirp confirms that the and Loading Information label. or other damage that cannot sensor identification code has be repaired well because of been matched to this tire and Tire Inspection wheel position. the size or location of the We recommend that the tires, damage. 8. Proceed to the passenger side including the spare tire, if the front tire, and repeat the vehicle has one, be inspected Tire Rotation procedure in Step 7. for signs of wear or damage at Tires should be rotated every 9. Proceed to the passenger side least once a month. rear tire, and repeat the 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See procedure in Step 7. Replace the tire if: Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. 10. Proceed to the driver side rear . The indicators at three or tire, and repeat the procedure more places around the tire Tires are rotated to achieve a in Step 7. The horn sounds two can be seen. uniform wear for all tires. The times to indicate the sensor first rotation is the most identification code has been important. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Anytime unusual wear is Do not include the spare tire in noticed, rotate the tires as soon the tire rotation. { Warning as possible, check for proper tire Adjust the front and rear tires to Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the inflation pressure, and check for the recommended inflation parts to which it is fastened, can damaged tires or wheels. If the pressure on the Tire and make wheel nuts become loose unusual wear continues after the Loading Information label after after time. The wheel could come rotation, check the wheel the tires have been rotated. See off and cause an accident. When alignment. See When It Is Time Tire Pressure on page 10-48 changing a wheel, remove any for New Tires on page 10-56 and Vehicle Load Limits on rust or dirt from places where the and Wheel Replacement on page 9-15. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In page 10-61. an emergency, a cloth or a paper Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor towel can be used; however, use System. See Tire Pressure a scraper or wire brush later to Monitor Operation on remove all rust or dirt. page 10-51. Check that all wheel nuts are Lightly coat the center of the properly tightened. See “Wheel wheel hub with wheel bearing Nut Torque” under Capacities grease after a wheel change or and Specifications on tire rotation to prevent corrosion page 12-2. or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the wheel nuts or bolts. Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-56 Vehicle Care
When It Is Time for New Treadwear indicators are one way to first two digits represent the week tell when it is time for new tires. (01-52) and the last two digits, the Tires Treadwear indicators appear when year. For example, the third week of Factors, such as maintenance, the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) the year 2010 would have a temperatures, driving speeds, or less of tread remaining. Some four-digit DOT date of 0310. vehicle loading, and road conditions commercial truck tires may not have affect the wear rate of the tires. treadwear indicators. See Tire Vehicle Storage Inspection on page 10-54 and Tire Tires age when stored normally Rotation on page 10-54 for mounted on a parked vehicle. Park additional information. a vehicle that will be stored for at The rubber in tires ages over time. least a month in a cool, dry, clean This also applies to the spare tire, area away from direct sunlight to if the vehicle has one, even if it is slow aging. This area should be free never used. Multiple factors of grease, gasoline, or other including temperatures, loading substances that can deteriorate conditions, and inflation pressure rubber. maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while equipped, be replaced after six driving. When storing a vehicle for years, regardless of tread wear. The at least a month, remove the tires or tire manufacture date is the last four raise the vehicle to reduce the digits of the DOT Tire Identification weight from the tires. Number (TIN) which is molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-57
Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall { Warning GM has developed and matched Labeling on page 10-42 for Tires could explode during specific tires for the vehicle. The additional information. original equipment tires installed improper service. Attempting were designed to meet General GM recommends replacing worn to mount or dismount a tire Motors Tire Performance Criteria tires in complete sets of four. could cause injury or death. Specification (TPC Spec) Uniform tread depth on all tires Only your dealer or authorized system rating. When will help to maintain the tire service center should replacement tires are needed, performance of the vehicle. mount or dismount the tires. GM strongly recommends Braking and handling buying tires with the same TPC performance may be adversely Spec rating. affected if all the tires are not { Warning replaced at the same time. GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and Mixing tires of different sizes, system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, brands, or types may cause critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at loss of control of the vehicle, the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire resulting in a crash or other vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-54 for vehicle damage. Use the performance, ride and handling, information on proper tire correct size, brand, and type traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is of tires on all wheels. pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one This vehicle may have a performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the different size spare than the number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle. sidewall near the tire size. If the road tires originally installed tires have an all-season tread on the vehicle. When new, the design, the TPC Spec number (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-58 Vehicle Care
Winter tires with the same speed The Tire and Loading Warning (Continued) rating as the original equipment Information label indicates the vehicle included a spare tire tires may not be available for H, original equipment tires on the and wheel assembly with a V, W, Y and ZR speed rated vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits similar overall diameter as the tires. Never exceed the winter on page 9-15 for the label road tires and wheels, so it is tires’ maximum speed capability location and more information all right to drive on it. The when using winter tires with a about the Tire and Loading spare tire was developed for lower speed rating. Information label. use on this vehicle and will not If the vehicle tires must be affect vehicle handling. replaced with a tire that does not Different Size Tires and have a TPC Spec number, make Wheels sure they are the same size, If wheels or tires are installed that { Warning load range, speed rating, and are a different size than the original construction (radial) as the equipment wheels and tires, vehicle Using bias-ply tires on the original tires. performance, including its braking, vehicle may cause the wheel ride and handling characteristics, Vehicles that have a tire stability, and resistance to rollover rim flanges to develop cracks pressure monitoring system after many miles of driving. may be affected. If the vehicle has could give an inaccurate electronic systems such as antilock A tire and/or wheel could fail low-pressure warning if non-TPC brakes, rollover airbags, traction suddenly and cause a crash. Spec rated tires are installed. control, electronic stability control, Use only radial-ply tires with See Tire Pressure Monitor or All-Wheel Drive, the performance the wheels on the vehicle. System on page 10-50. of these systems can also be affected. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-59
Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal { Warning Temperature A safety requirements and If different sized wheels are used, The following information relates additional General Motors Tire there may not be an acceptable to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC) level of performance and safety if United States National Highway standards. tires not recommended for those Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must wheels are selected. This (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety increases the chance of a crash treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To and serious injury. Only use GM temperature performance. This These Grades. specific wheel and tire systems applies only to vehicles sold in Treadwear developed for the vehicle, and the United States. The grades have them properly installed by a are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a GM certified technician. most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested See Buying New Tires on (UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a page 10-57 and Accessories and to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test Modifications on page 10-3. compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires. graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends where applicable on the tire While the tires available on upon the actual conditions of sidewall between tread shoulder General Motors passenger cars their use, however, and may and maximum section width. For and light trucks may vary with depart significantly from the example: respect to these grades, they norm due to variations in driving GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-60 Vehicle Care
habits, service practices and Temperature overloaded. Excessive speed, differences in road The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive characteristics and climate. (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat Traction representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. The traction grades, from ability to dissipate heat when highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire and C. Those grades represent conditions on a specified indoor Balance the tire's ability to stop on wet laboratory test wheel. Sustained pavement as measured under The tires and wheels were aligned high temperature can cause the controlled conditions on and balanced at the factory to material of the tire to degenerate provide the longest tire life and best specified government test and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to surfaces of asphalt and excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing concrete. A tire marked C may to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular have poor traction performance. C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check Warning: The traction grade if there is unusual tire wear or the performance which all assigned to this tire is based on vehicle is significantly pulling to one passenger car tires must meet straight-ahead braking traction side or the other. Some slight pull to under the Federal Motor Safety tests, and does not include the left or right, depending on the Standard No. 109. Grades B and acceleration, cornering, crown of the road and/or other road A represent higher levels of hydroplaning, or peak traction surface variations such as troughs performance on the laboratory or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is characteristics. test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth required by law. Warning: The road, the tires and wheels may need temperature grade for this tire is to be rebalanced. See your dealer established for a tire that is for proper diagnosis. properly inflated and not GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels { Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or Using the wrong replacement { Warning corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous. It could one is dangerous. How it has wheel nuts should be replaced. affect the braking and handling of been used or how far it has been If the wheel leaks air, replace it. the vehicle. Tires can lose air, driven may be unknown. It could Some aluminum wheels can be and cause loss of control, causing fail suddenly and cause a crash. repaired. See your dealer if any of a crash. Always use the correct When replacing wheels, use a these conditions exist. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel new GM original equipment nuts for replacement. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel. wheel that is needed. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, { Caution Tire Chains diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it The wrong wheel can also cause { Warning replaces. problems with bearing life, brake If the vehicle has 255/65R17 AT, Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel cooling, speedometer or 265/60R18 or 265/70R16 size nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor odometer calibration, headlamp System (TPMS) sensors with new aim, bumper height, vehicle tires, do not use tire chains. They GM original equipment parts. ground clearance, and tire or tire can damage the vehicle because chain clearance to the body and there is not enough clearance. chassis. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-62 Vehicle Care
If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) { Caution It is unusual for a tire to blowout the brakes, suspension, or other If the vehicle has a tire size other while driving, especially if the tires vehicle parts. The area damaged than 255/65R17 AT, 265/60R18 or are maintained properly. If air goes by the tire chains could cause you 265/70R16, use tire chains only out of a tire, it is much more likely to to lose control of the vehicle and where legal and only when you leak out slowly. But if there ever is a you or others may be injured in a must. Use chains that are the blowout, here are a few tips about crash. proper size for the tires. Install what to expect and what to do: Use another type of traction them on the tires of the rear axle. If a front tire fails, the flat tire device only if its manufacturer Do not use chains on the tires of creates a drag that pulls the vehicle recommends it for use on the the front axle. Tighten them as toward that side. Take your foot off vehicle and tire size combination tightly as possible with the ends the accelerator pedal and grip the and road conditions. Follow that securely fastened. Drive slowly steering wheel firmly. Steer to manufacturer's instructions. To and follow the chain maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the help avoid damage to the vehicle, manufacturer's instructions. If you road, if possible. drive slowly, readjust, or remove can hear the chains contacting the device if it is contacting the the vehicle, stop and retighten A rear blowout, particularly on a vehicle, and do not spin the them. If the contact continues, curve, acts much like a skid and vehicle's wheels. slow down until it stops. Driving may require the same correction as too fast or spinning the wheels used in a skid. Stop pressing the If you do find traction devices that with chains on will damage the accelerator pedal and steer to will fit, install them on the rear vehicle. straighten the vehicle. It may be tires. very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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{ Warning { Warning { Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be permanent damage to the tire. it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip Re-inflating a tire after it has been dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall driven on while severely appropriate safety equipment and causing injury or death. Find a underinflated or flat may cause a training. If a jack is provided with level place to change the tire. To blowout and a serious crash. the vehicle, it is designed only for help prevent the vehicle from Never attempt to re-inflate a tire changing a flat tire. If it is used for moving: that has been driven on while anything else, you or others could 1. Set the parking brake firmly. severely underinflated or flat. be badly injured or killed if the Have your dealer or an authorized vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 2. Put an automatic tire service center repair or is provided with the vehicle, only transmission in P (Park) or a replace the flat tire as soon as use it for changing a flat tire. manual transmission in possible. 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. For four-wheel-drive If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire vehicles, be sure the and wheel damage by driving slowly transfer case is in a drive to a level place, well off the road, gear not in N (Neutral). if possible. Turn on the hazard – warning flashers. See Hazard 4. Turn off the engine and do Warning Flashers on page 6-4. not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Tire Changing Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks, Tools if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite Crew Cab corner of the tire being To access and remove the jack and changed. tools:
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. 3. Fold the rear seat to access the jack. 4. Turn the knob on the jack (2) counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder. 5. Turn the wing nut (1) counterclockwise to remove the 1. Lift the rear seat to access the jack and wheel blocks. tool bag. 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) 2. Flat Tire 2. Remove the straps to remove the tool bag. The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Extended Cab
3. Turn the knob on the jack (1) 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down) 1. Jack Cover jack head to release the jack 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer 2. Tool Bag Cover from its holder. 3. Hoist Cable To access and remove the jack and 4. Turn the wing nut (2) 4. Hoist Assembly tools: counterclockwise to remove the 5. Hoist Shaft jack and wheel blocks. 6. Jack Handle Extensions 1. Pull the bottom of the jack cover (1) forward to remove it. 5. Turn the wing nut (3) 7. Wheel Wrench counterclockwise to remove the 8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 2. Pull the lower access pocket tool bag. 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole forward and then upward to 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool remove the tool bag cover (2). Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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1. Open the spare tire lock cover 3. Insert the hoist end (open on the bumper. end) (10) of the extension Insert the ignition key, turn, and through the hole (9) in the rear pull straight out to remove the bumper. spare tire lock (8), if equipped. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (10) connects to the hoist shaft. The ribbed square 6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle end of the extension is used to with some slack in the cable to lower the spare tire. access the tire/wheel retainer. 4. Turn the wheel wrench Tilt the retainer and pull it counterclockwise to lower the through the center of the wheel spare tire to the ground. along with the cable and spring. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can 7. Put the spare tire near the and the two jack handle flat tire. extensions (6), as shown. be pulled out from under the vehicle. 5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-67
Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include Installing the Spare Tire the jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), the jack handle (3), the jack handle Use the following pictures and extensions (4), and the wheel instructions to remove the flat tire wrench (5). and raise the vehicle. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-62 for more information.
3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
1. Jack 2. If the wheel has a center cap 2. Wheel Blocks that covers the lug nuts, place 3. Jack Handle the chisel end of the wheel 4. Jack Handle Extension wrench in each of the slots in 5. Wheel Wrench the cap, and gently pry it out. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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{ Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Front Position Rear Position { Warning 4. Position the jack under the 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, vehicle, as shown. If the flat tire position the jack under the rear Raising the vehicle with the jack is on the front of the vehicle, axle about 5 cm (2 in) inboard of improperly positioned can position the jack under the the shock absorber bracket. damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help bracket attached to the vehicle's Make sure that the jack head is avoid personal injury and vehicle frame, behind the flat tire. positioned so that the rear axle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift is resting securely between the grooves that are on the head into the proper location jack head. before raising the vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. { Warning Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the room for the spare tire to fit parts to which it is fastened, can under the wheel well. make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the a scraper or wire brush later to wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, remove all rust or dirt. and spare wheel. 9. Install the spare tire.
{ Warning 7. Remove all the wheel nuts and Never use oil or grease on bolts take off the flat tire. or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.
10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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11. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against hubs and hub‐piloted wheels for nuts. See Capacities and the hub. damage. Because of loose Specifications on page 12-2 for running wheels, piloting pad original equipment wheel nut 12. Turn the wheel wrench damage may occur and require torque specifications. counterclockwise to lower the replacement of the entire hub, for vehicle. Lower the jack proper centering of the wheels. completely. When replacing studs, hubs, wheel nuts or wheels, be sure to { Caution { Warning use GM original equipment parts. Improperly tightened wheel nuts If wheel studs are damaged, they can lead to brake pulsation and can break. If all the studs on a rotor damage. To avoid expensive wheel broke, the wheel could { Warning brake repairs, evenly tighten the come off and cause a crash. wheel nuts in the proper If any stud is damaged because Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper of a loose-running wheel, it could incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See be that all of the studs are the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications on damaged. To be sure, replace all come off. The wheel nuts should page 12-2 for the wheel nut studs on the wheel. If the stud be tightened with a torque wrench torque specification. holes in a wheel have become to the proper torque specification larger, the wheel could collapse in after replacing. Follow the torque operation. Replace any wheel if specification supplied by the its stud holes have become larger aftermarket manufacturer when or distorted in any way. Inspect using accessory locking wheel (Continued) (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (71,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Vehicle Care 10-71
When reinstalling the regular wheel and tire, also reinstall the center { Caution cap. Place the cap on the wheel and push it into place until it seats. Storing an aluminum wheel with a The cap may only go on one way. flat tire under your vehicle for an Be sure to line up any tabs on the extended period of time or with center cap with corresponding the valve stem pointing up can indentations on the wheel. damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem Storing a Flat or Spare Tire pointing down and have the and Tools wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. { Warning 13. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as Storing a jack, a tire, or other shown, by turning the wheel equipment in the passenger { Caution wrench clockwise. compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or The tire hoist can be damaged if collision, loose equipment could there is no tension on the cable strike someone. Store all these in when using it. To have the the proper place. necessary tension, the spare or road tire and wheel assembly must be installed on the tire hoist to use it. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (72,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
10-72 Vehicle Care
Store the tire under the rear of the 1. Put the tire on the ground at the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel. 4. Insert the hoist end (10) through Make sure the retainer is fully the hole (9) in the rear bumper seated across the underside of and onto the hoist shaft. the wheel. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Make sure the retainer is seated Pointed Down) in the wheel opening. 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer 6. Raise the tire fully against the 3. Hoist Cable underside of the vehicle by 4. Hoist Assembly turning the wheel wrench 5. Hoist Shaft clockwise until you hear two 6. Jack Handle Extensions clicks or feel it skip twice. You 7. Wheel Wrench 3. Attach the wheel wrench (7) and cannot overtighten the cable. 8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) extensions (6) together, as 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole shown. 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (73,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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support bracket (1). Push, pull, extensions (3) in the bag, as shown, and then try to turn the tire. If the so it can be properly stored in the tire moves, use the wheel storage compartment. wrench to tighten the cable. Be sure to fully tighten the wing 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, nut (4) so the tool bag cover can be if the vehicle has one. properly and securely closed. To store the jack and tools, reverse the steps for removing them. Compact Spare Tire
{ Warning
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. 1. Wheel Wrench 2. Jack Handle If this vehicle has a compact spare 3. Jack Handle Extensions tire, it was fully inflated when new; 4. Wing nut however, it can lose air over time. For extended cab models, be sure Check the inflation pressure to replace the wheel wrench (1), regularly. It should be 420 kPa 7. Make sure the tire is stored jack handle (2), and two jack handle (60 psi). securely and flush in the radius (2) of the spare tire GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (74,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly { Caution { Caution inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is When the compact spare is If the vehicle has four-wheel drive designed for temporary use only. installed, do not take the vehicle and a different size spare tire is The vehicle will perform differently through an automatic car wash installed, do not drive in with the spare tire installed and it is with guide rails. The compact four-wheel drive until the flat tire recommended that the vehicle spare can get caught on the rails is repaired and/or replaced. The speed be limited to 80 km/h which can damage the tire, wheel, vehicle could be damaged and (50 mph). To conserve the tread of and other parts of the vehicle. the repairs would not be covered the spare tire, have the standard tire by the warranty. Never use repaired or replaced as soon as Do not use the compact spare on four-wheel drive when a different convenient and return the spare tire other vehicles. size spare tire is installed on the to the storage area. vehicle. Do not mix the compact spare tire or When using a compact spare tire, wheel with other wheels or tires. the ABS and Traction Control They will not fit. Keep the spare tire Full-Size Spare Tire systems may engage until the spare and its wheel together. tire is recognized by the vehicle, If this vehicle came with a full-size especially on slippery roads. Adjust spare tire, it was fully inflated when driving to reduce possible { Caution new, however, it can lose air over wheel slip. time. Check the inflation pressure Tire chains will not fit the compact regularly. See Tire Pressure on spare. Using them can damage page 10-48 and Vehicle Load Limits the vehicle and the chains. Do not on page 9-15. For instructions on use tire chains on the compact how to remove, install, or store a spare. spare tire, see Tire Changing on page 10-64. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (75,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting { Caution vehicle, stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is For more information about the If the vehicle has four-wheel drive correctly inflated. vehicle battery, see Battery on and a different size spare tire is page 10-23. installed, do not drive in Have the damaged or flat road tire four-wheel drive until the flat tire repaired or replaced and installed If the battery has run down, try to is repaired and/or replaced. The back onto the vehicle as soon as use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. vehicle could be damaged and possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again. Be sure to use the following steps to the repairs would not be covered do it safely. by the warranty. Never use Do not mix tires and wheels of four-wheel drive when a different different sizes, because they will not size spare tire is installed on the fit. Keep your spare tire and its { Warning vehicle. wheel together. If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not match the Batteries can hurt you. They can original road tires and wheels in size be dangerous because: The vehicle may have a different and type, do not include the spare in . They contain acid that can size spare tire than the road tires the tire rotation. burn you. originally installed on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed for . They contain gas that can use on this vehicle, so it is all right explode or ignite. to drive on it. If the vehicle has . They contain enough four-wheel drive and a different size electricity to burn you. spare tire is installed, drive only in two-wheel drive. If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (76,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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3. Good Battery Negative { Caution Terminal { Caution 4. Good Battery Positive Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have Terminal in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative that would not be covered by the The jump start negative grounding ground, both vehicles can be vehicle warranty. Trying to start stud (1) for the discharged battery is damaged. Only use a vehicle that the vehicle by pushing or pulling it to the left of the windshield washer has a 12-volt system with a will not work, and it could damage fluid reservoir. negative ground for jump starting. the vehicle. The jump start positive terminal on the discharged battery (2) is located 2. Position the two vehicles so that in the engine compartment on the they are not touching. driver side of the vehicle. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and The jump start positive terminal (3) put the shift lever in P (Park) and negative terminal (4) are on the with an automatic transmission, battery of the vehicle providing the or N (Neutral) with a manual jump start. transmission. The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a { Caution trim cover. Open the cover to expose the terminal. If any accessories are left on or 1. Check the other vehicle. It must plugged in during the jump have a 12-volt battery with a starting procedure, they could be negative ground system. damaged. The repairs would not 1. Discharged Battery Negative be covered by the vehicle Grounding Stud 2. Discharged Battery Positive (Continued) Terminal GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (77,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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5. Connect one end of the red Caution (Continued) { Warning positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the warranty. Whenever possible, turn Using a match near a battery can discharged battery. off or unplug all accessories on cause battery gas to explode. either vehicle when jump starting. People have been hurt doing this, 6. Connect the other end of the red and some have been blinded. positive (+) cable to the Use a flashlight if you need more positive (+) terminal of the good 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. battery. Turn off all lights and light. 7. Connect one end of the black accessories in both vehicles, Battery fluid contains acid that negative ( ) cable to the except the hazard warning can burn you. Do not get it on – flashers if needed. negative (–) terminal of the good you. If you accidentally get it in battery. your eyes or on your skin, flush { Warning the place with water and get 8. Connect the other end of the medical help immediately. black negative (–) cable to the An electric fan can start up even negative (–) grounding stud for when the engine is not running the discharged battery. and can injure you. Keep hands, 9. Start the engine in the vehicle clothing and tools away from any { Warning with the good battery and run underhood electric fan. the engine at idle speed for at Fans or other moving engine least four minutes. parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving 10. Try to start the vehicle that had parts once the engine is running. the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (78,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Towing the Vehicle recreational vehicle towing are { Caution dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all If the jumper cables are { Caution four wheels on the ground. Dolly connected or removed in the towing is towing the vehicle with two wrong order, electrical shorting Incorrectly towing a disabled wheels on the ground and two may occur and damage the vehicle may cause damage. The wheels on a dolly. vehicle. The repairs would not be damage would not be covered by covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle warranty. Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer s instructions. See Always connect and remove the ’ your dealer or trailering professional jumper cables in the correct order, Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed for additional advice and equipment making sure that the cables do car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. recommendations. not touch each other or other If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the metal. drive wheels cannot contact the { Caution road while the vehicle is being Jumper Cable Removal towed. A wheel dolly must be used Use of a shield mounted in front to lift all drive wheels off the ground. Reverse the sequence exactly when of the vehicle grille could restrict removing the jumper cables. Consult your dealer or a airflow and cause damage to the professional towing service if the transmission. The repairs would disabled vehicle must be towed. not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only Recreational Vehicle use one that attaches to the Towing towing vehicle. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a motor home. The two most common types of GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (79,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the { Warning Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). You or others could be injured. Set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral).
Follow these steps to dinghy tow: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. { Caution 2. Securely attach the vehicle Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive being towed to the tow vehicle. If the two-wheel-drive vehicle is vehicles with a two-speed transfer towed with all four wheels on the case that have an N (Neutral) and a 3. Apply the parking brake and ground, the drivetrain Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 (n) setting. start the engine. components could be damaged. 4. Shift the transfer case to The repairs would not be covered N (Neutral). See “Shifting into by the vehicle warranty. N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-36 for the proper procedure. Check that the vehicle is in N (Neutral) by GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (80,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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shifting the transmission to 5. Start the engine, then shift the R (Reverse) and then to D { Caution transfer case out of N (Neutral) (Drive). There should be no to Two-Wheel Drive High. See movement of the vehicle while If the steering column is locked, Four-Wheel Drive for directions shifting. vehicle damage may occur. on shifting out of N (Neutral). 5. With the transmission in D 6. Check that the vehicle is in (Drive), turn the ignition to ACC/ 8. Move the steering wheel to Two-Wheel Drive High by ACCESSORY. make sure the steering column shifting the transmission to is unlocked. R (Reverse) and then to D { Caution 9. Release the parking brake. (Drive). There should be movement of the vehicle while 10. Keep the ignition key in the Failure to disconnect the negative shifting. towed vehicle in ACC/ battery cable or to have it contact ACCESSORY to prevent the 7. Shift the transmission to the terminals can cause damage steering column from locking. P (Park) and turn off the ignition. to the vehicle. Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle 8. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle. 6. Disconnect the negative battery Before disconnecting the towed 9. Release the parking brake. cable at the battery and secure vehicle: the nut and bolt. Cover the 1. Park on a level surface. 10. Reset any lost presets. negative battery post with a The outside temperature non-conductive material to 2. Set the parking brake, shift the transmission to P (Park), and display will default to 32°F but prevent any contact with the will reset with normal usage. negative battery terminal. move the ignition key to OFF. 7. Shift the transmission to 3. Connect the battery. P (Park). 4. Apply the brake pedal. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (81,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Caution (Continued) the Ground) – Four-Wheel-Drive Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Vehicles the Ground) – Two-Wheel-Drive warranty. Never tow the vehicle Vehicles with the rear wheels on the ground.
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See “Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive the Ground)” later in this section. vehicle from the front: { Caution 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is manufacturer's instructions. towed with the rear wheels on the 2. Drive the front wheels onto the ground, the transmission could be dolly. damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). (Continued) 4. Set the parking brake. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (82,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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8. Release the parking brake only 2. Set the parking brake. See { Warning after the vehicle being towed is Parking Brake on page 9-41. firmly attached to the tow 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle. vehicle's transfer case into 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. following the manufacturer's to roll even if the transmission is Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off instructions. in P (Park). You or others could the Ground) 5. Use a clamping device designed be injured. Set the parking brake for towing to ensure that the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles before shifting the transfer case front wheels are locked into the to N (Neutral). straight position. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Use a clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles front wheels are locked into the straight position. { Warning 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Shifting a four-wheel-drive following the manufacturer's vehicle's transfer case into instructions. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 7. Shift the transfer case to to roll even if the transmission is N (Neutral). See “Shifting into in P (Park). You or others could N (Neutral)” under Four-Wheel be injured. Set the parking brake Drive on page 9-36 for the To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: before shifting the transfer case proper procedure. to N (Neutral). 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (83,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive Appearance Care vehicle from the rear: Caution (Continued) 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the Exterior Care products can be obtained from dolly. your dealer. Follow all Locks 2. Set the parking brake. See manufacturer directions regarding Parking Brake on page 9-41. Locks are lubricated at the factory. correct product usage, necessary Use a de-icing agent only when safety precautions, and 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). absolutely necessary, and have the appropriate disposal of any 4. Secure the vehicle to the dolly locks greased after using. See vehicle care product. following the manufacturer's Recommended Fluids and instructions. Lubricants on page 11-12. 5. Use a clamping device designed Washing the Vehicle for towing to ensure that the { Caution To preserve the vehicle's finish, front wheels are locked into the Avoid using high-pressure straight position. wash it often and out of direct sunlight. washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) 6. Shift the transfer case to to the surface of the vehicle. Use N (Neutral). See “Shifting into of power washers exceeding { Caution Neutral” under Four-Wheel Drive 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result on page 9-36 for the proper Do not use petroleum-based, in damage or removal of paint procedure. acidic, or abrasive cleaning and decals. 7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic This symbol e is on any parts. If damage occurs, it would underhood compartment electrical not be covered by the vehicle center that should not be power warranty. Approved cleaning (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (84,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice { Caution vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from Machine compounding or If using an automatic car wash, aggressive polishing on a follow with the car wash industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they basecoat/clearcoat paint finish instructions. The windshield wiper may damage it. Use only and rear window wiper, if equipped, remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. non-abrasive waxes and polishes must be off. Remove any that are made for a basecoat/ accessories that may be damaged If necessary, use non-abrasive clearcoat paint finish on the or interfere with the car wash cleaners that are marked safe for vehicle. equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild To keep the paint finish looking new, cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove keep the vehicle garaged or are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See covered whenever possible. they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning products. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Dry the finish with a soft, clean Moldings chamois or an all-cotton towel to Do not apply waxes or polishes to avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, { Caution spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur. Failure to clean and protect the Finish Care bright metal moldings can result Application of aftermarket clearcoat in a hazy white finish or pitting. sealant/wax materials is not This damage would not be recommended. If painted surfaces covered by the vehicle warranty. are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (85,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following emblems, decals and stripes. Follow vehicle are aluminum. To prevent a chemical spill to avoid permanent instructions under "Washing the damage always follow these damage. Vehicle" previously in this section. cleaning instructions: Spray-in bedliners can fade from Lamp covers are made of plastic, . Be sure the molding is cool to oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty and some have a UV protective the touch before applying any hauling, and hard water stains. coating. Do not clean or wipe them cleaning solution. Clean it periodically by washing off while they are dry. the loose dirt and using a mild . Use a cleaning solution Do not use any of the following on approved for aluminum. Some detergent. To restore the original lamp covers: cleaners are highly acidic or appearance, apply the bedliner . Abrasive or caustic agents. contain alkaline substances and conditioner available through your can damage the moldings. dealer. . Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations . Always dilute a concentrated { Caution than suggested by the cleaner according to the manufacturer. manufacturer’s instructions. Using silicone-based products . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, . may damage the bedliner, reduce Do not use chrome cleaners. or other harsh cleaners. the slip-resistant texture, and . Do not use cleaners that are not attract dirt. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. intended for automotive use. . Aftermarket appearance caps or . Use a nonabrasive wax on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle after washing to protect illuminated, due to excessive and extend the molding finish. Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes heat generated. Spray-In Bedliner Care Use only lukewarm or cold water, a A spray-in bedliner is a permanent soft cloth, and a car washing soap coating that bonds to the truck bed to clean exterior lamps, lenses and and cannot be removed. Promptly GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (86,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires { Caution cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild clean the tires. Failure to clean lamps properly detergent. Wash the windshield can cause damage to the lamp thoroughly when cleaning the cover that would not be covered blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and { Caution by the vehicle warranty. a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper Using petroleum-based tire streaking. dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/ { Caution Replace the wiper blades if they are or tires. When applying a tire worn or damaged. Damage can be dressing, always wipe off any Using wax on low gloss black caused by extreme dusty overspray from all painted finish stripes can increase the conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, surfaces on the vehicle. gloss level and create a snow, and ice. non-uniform finish. Clean low Weatherstrips gloss stripes with soap and Wheels and Trim — Aluminum water only. Apply Dielectric silicone grease on or Chrome weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels. Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips After rinsing thoroughly with clean once a year. Hot, dry climates may Clear debris from the air intakes, water, dry with a soft, clean towel. require more frequent application. between the hood and windshield, A wax may then be applied. when washing the vehicle. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by Windshield and Wiper Blades rubbing with a clean cloth. See Clean the outside of the windshield Recommended Fluids and with glass cleaner. Lubricants on page 11-12. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (87,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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are plastic. Applying silicone grease { Caution Caution (Continued) on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses better, and not stick or squeak trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning vehicle is not washed after driving brushes. Damage could occur Underbody Maintenance on roads that have been sprayed and the repairs would not be At least twice a year, spring and fall with magnesium, calcium, covered by the vehicle warranty. use plain water to flush any or sodium chloride. These corrosive materials from the chlorides are used on roads for Steering, Suspension, and underbody. Take care to thoroughly conditions such as ice and dust. Chassis Components clean any areas where mud and Always wash the chrome with other debris can collect. soap and water after exposure. Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis Sheet Metal Damage components for damaged, loose, If the vehicle is damaged and or missing parts or signs of wear at requires sheet metal repair or { Caution least once a year. replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion To avoid surface damage, do not Inspect power steering for proper material to parts repaired or use strong soaps, chemicals, hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. replaced to restore corrosion abrasive polishes, cleaners, protection. brushes, or cleaners that contain Visually check constant velocity joint acid on aluminum or boots and axle seals for leaks. Original manufacturer replacement chrome-plated wheels. Use only parts will provide the corrosion Body Component Lubrication approved cleaners. Also, never protection while maintaining the drive a vehicle with aluminum or Lubricate all key lock cylinders, vehicle warranty. chrome-plated wheels through an hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel fuel door hinge and power assist (Continued) step hinges, unless the components GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (88,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove available from your dealer to avoid . Never use a razor or any other hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect corrosion. Larger areas of finish sharp object to remove a soil repellent from all interior surfaces or damage can be corrected in your from any interior surface. permanent damage may result. dealer's body and paint shop. . Never use a brush with stiff Your dealer may have products for bristles. Chemical Paint Spotting cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive causing blotchy, ring-shaped permanent damage. Apply all pressure. discolorations, and small, irregular cleaners directly to the cleaning . Do not use laundry detergents or dark spots etched into the paint cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly dishwashing soaps with surface. Refer to “Finish Care” on any switches or controls. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, previously in this section. Cleaners should be removed use approximately 20 drops per quickly. Never allow cleaners to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. Interior Care remain on the surface being A concentrated soap solution will cleaned for extended periods leave a residue that creates To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong Immediately remove any soils. Note or caustic soap. that newspapers or dark garments can become concentrated in the that can transfer color to home interior. Before using cleaners, read . Do not heavily saturate the furnishings can also permanently and adhere to all safety instructions upholstery when cleaning. on the label. While cleaning the transfer color to the vehicle's . Do not use solvents or cleaners interior. interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. windows. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (89,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free dampened with water. Wipe droplets colorfast cloth with water. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth. sponge or soft lint-free cloth to prevent lint transfer to the Commercial glass cleaners may be dampened with water. used, if necessary, after cleaning fabric or carpet. . When heavily soiled, use warm the interior glass with plain water. 2. Remove excess moisture by soapy water. gently wringing until water does { Caution Fabric/Carpet/Suede not drip from the cleaning cloth. To prevent scratching, never use Start by vacuuming the surface 3. Start on the outside edge of the abrasive cleaners on automotive using a soft brush attachment. If a soil and gently rub toward the glass. Abrasive cleaners or rotating brush attachment is being center. Rotate the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to aggressive cleaning may damage used during vacuuming, only use it prevent forcing the soil in to the the rear window defogger. on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil fabric. as possible using one of the 4. Continue gently rubbing the Cleaning the windshield with water following techniques: soiled area until there is no during the first three to six months . Gently blot liquids with a paper longer any color transfer from of ownership will reduce tendency the soil to the cleaning cloth. to fog. towel. Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed. 5. If the soil is not completely Speaker Covers . For solid soils, remove as much removed, use a mild soap Vacuum around a speaker cover as possible prior to vacuuming. solution followed only by plain gently, so that the speaker will not water. be damaged. Clean spots with just If the soil is not completely water and mild soap. removed, it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (90,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before { Caution Caution (Continued) using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. formation occurs, clean the entire suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these fabric or carpet. may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow not be covered by the warranty. them to dry naturally. Never use Following the cleaning process, a heat, steam, spot lifters, or spot paper towel can be used to blot removers. Do not use cleaners excess moisture. Instrument Panel, Leather, that contain silicone or wax-based Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, products. Cleaners containing Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently and Vehicle Information and Natural Open Pore Wood Radio Displays change the appearance and feel Surfaces of leather or soft trim and are not For vehicles with high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth recommended. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a dampened with water to remove microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. dust and loose dirt. For a more Before wiping the surface with the Do not use cleaners that increase thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle gloss, especially on the instrument microfiber cloth dampened with a brush to remove dirt that could panel. Reflected glare can decrease mild soap solution. scratch the surface. Then use the visibility through the windshield microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to under certain conditions. clean. Never use window cleaners { Caution or solvents. Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately, Soaking or saturating leather, using mild soap. Do not use bleach especially perforated leather, as or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly well as other interior surfaces, and air dry before next use. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (91,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Floor Mats purchased. Non-GM floor mats { Caution may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always Use of air fresheners may cause { Warning check that the floor mats do not permanent damage to plastics interfere with the pedals. and painted surfaces. If an air If a floor mat is the wrong size or freshener comes in contact with is not properly installed, it can . Do not use a floor mat if the any plastic or painted surface in interfere with the pedals. vehicle is not equipped with a the vehicle, blot immediately and Interference with the pedals can floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. clean with a soft cloth dampened cause unintended acceleration with a mild soap solution. and/or increased stopping . Use the floor mat with the Damage caused by air fresheners distance which can cause a crash correct side up. Do not turn would not be covered by the and injury. Make sure the floor it over. mat does not interfere with the vehicle warranty. . Do not place anything on top of pedals. the driver side floor mat. Care of Safety Belts . Use only a single floor mat on Use the following guidelines for the driver side. Keep belts clean and dry. proper floor mat usage: . Do not place one floor mat on . The original equipment floor top of another. { Warning mats were designed for your Do not bleach or dye safety belts. vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended It may severely weaken them. In that GM certified floor mats be a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (92,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove.
Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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General Information technicians, the dealer is the place Service and for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help blades. General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or { Caution Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 also help to maintain the value of Damage caused by improper the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services maintenance can lead to costly responsibility of the owner to have repairs and may not be covered Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-8 by the vehicle warranty. Your dealer has trained technicians Maintenance intervals, checks, Additional Maintenance who can perform required inspections, recommended fluids, and Care maintenance using genuine and lubricants are important to Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have keep the vehicle in good working and Care ...... 11-9 up-to-date tools and equipment for condition. fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy The Tire Rotation and Required Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online Services are the responsibility of the Lubricants ...... 11-12 scheduling to assist with service vehicle owner. It is recommended to Maintenance Replacement needs. have your dealer perform these Parts ...... 11-14 services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Maintenance Records importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy, and repair services. With trained and reduces vehicle emissions. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
11-2 Service and Maintenance
Because of the way people use . Frequently towing a trailer. Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Used for high speed or There may need to be more competitive driving. Schedule frequent checks and services. The . Additional Required Services - Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services service. Normal are for vehicles that: At Each Fuel Stop . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional . Check the engine oil level. See within recommended limits on Engine Oil on page 10-8. the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart. label. See Vehicle Load Limits Once a Month on page 9-15. { Warning . Check the tire inflation . Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-48. surfaces within legal driving be dangerous and can cause limits. serious injury. Perform . Inspect the tires for wear. See . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the Tire Inspection on page 10-54. Fuel on page 9-53. required information, proper tools, . Check the windshield washer Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to page 10-20. Required Services - Normal chart. have a trained technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Engine Oil Change The Additional Required Services - Service Work on page 10-3. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Severe are for vehicles that are: SOON message displays, have the . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic engine oil and filter changed within in hot weather. the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven . Mainly driven in hilly or under the best conditions, the mountainous terrain. engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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for up to a year. The engine oil and areas with heavy traffic, areas with . Visually inspect windshield wiper filter must be changed at least once poor air quality, or areas with high blades for wear, cracking, a year and the oil life system must dust levels. Replacement may also or contamination. See Exterior be reset. Your trained dealer be needed if there is a reduction in Care on page 10-83. Replace technician can perform this work. air flow, excessive window fogging, worn or damaged wiper blades. If the engine oil life system is reset or odors. See Wiper Blade Replacement accidentally, service the vehicle on page 10-28. Tire Rotation and Required within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the . Check tire inflation pressures. last service. Reset the oil life Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on system when the oil is changed. 7,500 mi page 10-48. See Engine Oil Life System on Rotate the tires, if recommended for . page 10-10. Inspect tire wear. See Tire the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10-54. following services. See Tire Passenger Compartment Air . Visually check for fluid leaks. Filter Rotation on page 10-54. . Check engine oil level and oil . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. The passenger compartment air life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on filter removes dust, pollen, and change engine oil and filter, and page 10-13. other airborne irritants from outside reset oil life system. See Engine . air that is pulled into the vehicle. Inspect brake system. Oil on page 10-8 and Engine Oil The filter should be replaced as part . Life System on page 10-10. Visually inspect steering, of routine scheduled maintenance. suspension, and chassis Inspect the passenger compartment . Check engine coolant level. See components for damaged, loose, air filter every 36 000 km Engine Coolant on page 10-16. or missing parts or signs of (22,500 mi) or two years, whichever . Check windshield washer fluid wear. See Exterior Care on comes first. Replace if necessary. level. See Washer Fluid on page 10-83. More frequent replacement may be page 10-20. needed if the vehicle is driven in GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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. Check restraint system . Check automatic transmission . Check accelerator pedal for components. See Safety System shift lock control function. See damage, high effort, or binding. Check on page 3-15. Automatic Transmission Shift Replace if needed. Lock Control Function Check on . Visually inspect fuel system for . Visually inspect gas strut for damage or leaks. page 10-27. signs of wear, cracks, or other . Check ignition transmission lock. damage. Check the hold open . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for See Ignition Transmission Lock ability of the strut. See your loose or damaged parts. Check on page 10-27. dealer if service is required. . Check parking brake and . Verify spare tire key lock . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-83. automatic transmission park operation and lubricate as mechanism. See Park Brake and needed. See Tire Changing on . Check starter switch. See Starter P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-64. Switch Check on page 10-26. page 10-27. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @ Replace brake fluid. (7) @ @ @ Replace clutch fluid. (7) @ @ @ GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Footnotes — Maintenance (2) Or every four years, whichever (5) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. comes first. See Cooling System on Services - Normal (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines page 10-15. (1) Or every two years, whichever and hoses for proper hook-up, (6) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent routing, and condition. comes first. Inspect for fraying, replacement may be needed if the (4) Do not directly power wash the excessive cracking, or damage; vehicle is driven in areas with heavy transfer case output seals. High replace, if needed. traffic, areas with poor air quality, pressure water can overcome the (7) Or every three years, whichever or areas with high dust levels. seals and contaminate the transfer comes first. Replacement may also be needed if case fluid. Contaminated fluid will there is a reduction in air flow, decrease the life of the transfer excessive window fogging, or odors. case and should be replaced. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (3) @ @ @ Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires. @ Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @ Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @ Severe Service: Change transfer case fluid, @ @ @ if equipped with 4WD. (4) Extreme Service: Change transfer case fluid, @ @ @ @ @ @ if equipped with 4WD. (5) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (6) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (7) @ Replace brake fluid. (8) @ @ @ Replace clutch fluid. (8) @ @ @ GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
11-8 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes — Maintenance (5) Extreme service for vehicles Special Application Schedule Additional Required mainly driven off-road in four-wheel Services - Severe drive or used in farming, mining, Services forestry, or Department of Natural (1) Or every two years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use Resources (DNR). Do not directly comes first. More frequent Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis power wash the transfer case output replacement may be needed if the components every 5 000 km/ seals. High pressure water can vehicle is driven in areas with heavy 3,000 mi. traffic, areas with poor air quality, overcome the seals and . Have underbody flushing service or areas with high dust levels. contaminate the transfer case fluid. performed. See "Underbody Replacement may also be needed if Contaminated fluid will decrease the Maintenance" in Exterior Care there is a reduction in air flow, life of the transfer case and should on page 10-83. excessive window fogging, or odors. be replaced. (2) Or every four years, whichever (6) Or every five years, whichever comes first. comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-15. (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, (7) Or every 10 years, whichever routing, and condition. comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; (4) Do not directly power wash the replace, if needed. transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the (8) Or every three years, whichever seals and contaminate the transfer comes first. case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important . Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional . Trained dealer technicians have maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment required. the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. perform these services — their corrosion-free. trained dealer technicians know Fluids your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts Proper fluid levels and approved also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of and components. See inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and vehicle may need attention. Lubricants on page 11-12 for GM . Trained dealer technicians have The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment approved fluids. explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be services are required. replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks. the tires can save money and fuel, . Signs of wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ and can reduce the risk of tire dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer failure. advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven . Signs that the tires need to be Lamps tire wear. replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord . As part of the multi-point Properly working headlamps, or fabric showing through the taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect rubber; cracks or cuts in the important to see and be seen on tread or sidewall; or a bulge or the road. the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, split in the tire. . Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise . Trained dealer technicians can attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. inspect and recommend the right to light, cracking, or damage. tires. Your dealer can also The brake lamps need to be provide tire/wheel balancing checked periodically to ensure services to ensure smooth that they light when braking. vehicle operation at all speeds. . With a multi-point inspection, Your dealer sells and services your dealer can check the lamps name brand tires. and note any concerns. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Vehicle Care . Your dealer has the required Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like wheel alignment. Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to available from your dealer. For Windshield provide a clear view. information on how to clean and For safety, appearance, and the . Signs of wear include streaking, protect the vehicle’s interior and best viewing, keep the windshield skipping across the windshield, exterior, see Interior Care on clean and clear. and worn or split rubber. page 10-88 and Exterior Care on page 10-83. . Signs of damage include . Trained dealer technicians can scratches, cracks, and chips. check the wiper blades and Wheel Alignment . Trained dealer technicians can replace them when needed. Wheel alignment is critical for inspect the windshield and ensuring that the tires deliver recommend proper replacement optimal wear and performance. if needed. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handling, or unusual tire wear. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-16. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88863089, in Canada 88863090). Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Canada 10953474). Hinge and Linkage, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt Linkage, and Fuel Door Hinge Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 94775933 A3195C Oil Filter 2.5L L4 12640445 PF64 3.6L V6 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23135671 CF196 Spark Plugs 2.5L L4 12627160 41–115 3.6L V6 12622561 41–109 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 55 cm (21.7 in) 23117447 - Passenger Side – 45 cm (17.7 in) 23117448 - GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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2 NOTES GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Model designation. This legal identifier is in the front . Paint information. corner of the instrument panel, on . the left side of the vehicle. It can be Production options and special seen through the windshield from equipment. outside. The VIN also appears on Do not remove this label from the the Vehicle Certification and Service vehicle. Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 2.5L L4 9.1 L 9.6 qt 3.6L V6 12.4 L 13.1 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.5L L4 4.7 L 5.0 qt 3.6L V6 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 80 L 21 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1.9 L 2.0 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Technical Data 12-3
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2.5L L4 A 0.95–1.10mm (0.037– 0.043 in) 3.6L V6 3 0.95–1.10mm (0.037– 0.043 in) GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
12-4 Technical Data
Engine Drive Belt Routing
L4 Engines
V6 Engines GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Customer Information 13-1
Service Publications Customer Information Customer Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Radio Frequency Procedure (U.S. and Customer Information Statement ...... 13-12 Canada) Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects Your satisfaction and goodwill are Procedure (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to important to your dealer and to Canada) ...... 13-1 the United States Customer Assistance Offices GMC. Normally, any concerns with Government ...... 13-13 the sales transaction or the (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-3 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Assistance for Text operation of the vehicle will be the Canadian resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. Government ...... 13-13 and Canada) ...... 13-4 service departments. Sometimes, Reporting Safety Defects to however, despite the best intentions Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 General Motors ...... 13-14 GM Mobility Reimbursement of all concerned, misunderstandings Program (U.S. and Vehicle Data Recording and can occur. If your concern has not Canada) ...... 13-5 Privacy been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: Roadside Assistance Vehicle Data Recording and Program ...... 13-5 Privacy ...... 13-14 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Scheduling Service Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 with a member of dealership Appointments (U.S. and OnStar® ...... 13-15 management. Normally, concerns Canada) ...... 13-7 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 can be quickly resolved at that level. Courtesy Transportation If the matter has already been Program (U.S. and reviewed with the sales, service, Canada) ...... 13-8 or parts manager, contact the owner Collision Damage Repair of your dealership or the general (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-9 manager. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-2 Customer Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without why we suggest following Step One other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call first. to you. 1-800-462-8782. In Canada, call STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line General Motors of Canada Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Customer Care Centre at dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at 1-800-263-3777 (English), sure you are completely satisfied the following address: or 1-800-263-7854 (French). with your new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program We encourage you to call the if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business toll-free number in order to give your after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc. inquiry prompt attention. Have the outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard following information available to can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 give the Customer Assistance Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 representative: to enforce your rights. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 . Vehicle Identification The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto Number (VIN). This is available out-of-court program administered from the vehicle registration or by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all title, or the plate at the top left of Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of the instrument panel and visible disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by through the windshield. the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves . Dealership name and location. be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Vehicle delivery date and dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its present mileage. filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices (U.S. and Canada) addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call GMC encourages customers to call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care the toll-free number for assistance. and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited GMC Customer Assistance Center of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 P.O. Box 33172 factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Detroit, MI 48232-5172 claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 the review of the facts involved by www.GMC.com an impartial third party arbiter, and Your inquiry should be accompanied 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782) may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification 1-800-462-8583 (For Text before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). Telephone devices (TTYs)) designed so that the entire dispute Roadside Assistance: settlement process, from the time 1-888-881-3302 you file your complaint to the final From U.S. Virgin Islands: decision, should be completed in about 70 days. We believe our 1-800-496-9994 impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-4 Customer Information
Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. I (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by General Motors of Canada Limited print dealer-recorded service dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users Customer Care Centre, records and self-recorded service in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 records. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D Online Owner Center (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Information): Select a preferred www.gmc.ca Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, 1-800-263-3777 (English) (U.S.) my.gmc.com maps, phone numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) The GMC online owner experience J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text is a one-stop resource that allows Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone Devices (TTYs)) interaction with GMC and keeps warranty information. Roadside Assistance: important vehicle-specific J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 information in one place. active recalls by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See Overseas Membership Benefits Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General E (Vehicle Information): on page 12-1. Motors Business Unit. Download owner manuals and view H (Other Account Information): vehicle-specific how-to videos. Customer Assistance for View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite G (Maintenance Information): radio, and OnStar account Text Telephone (TTY) View maintenance schedules, information. Users (U.S. and Canada) alerts, OnStar onboard vehicle F (Live Chat Support): Chat live diagnostic information, and To assist customers who are deaf, with online help representatives. schedule service appointments. hard of hearing, or speech-impaired Visit my.gmc.com to register your and who use Text Telephones vehicle. (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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GMC Owner Centre (Canada) GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has gmcowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner (U.S. and Canada) for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. . Chat live with online help representatives. Roadside Assistance . Use the Vehicle Tools section. Program . Access third party enthusiast For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call sites and social media networks. 1-888-881-3302; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). . Locate owner resources such as This program is available to lease-end, financing, and qualified applicants for cost For Canadian-purchased vehicles, warranty information. reimbursement of eligible call 1-800-268-6800. . Retrieve your favorite articles, aftermarket adaptive equipment Service is available 24 hours a day, quizzes, tips, and multimedia required for the vehicle, such as 365 days a year. galleries organized into the hand controls or a wheelchair/ Features and Auto Care scooter lift for the vehicle. Calling for Assistance Sections. For more information on the limited When calling Roadside Assistance, . Download the owner manual for offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or have the following information your vehicle, quickly and easily. call the GM Mobility Assistance ready: Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text . Find the GMC-recommended . Your name, home address, and Telephone (TTY) users, call home telephone number. maintenance services for your 1-800-833-9935. vehicle. . Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-6 Customer Information
. Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are . Flat Tire Change: Service to plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, . Odometer reading, Vehicle claim is made many times. must be in good condition and Identification Number (VIN), and Services Provided delivery date of the vehicle. properly inflated. It is the owner's . Emergency Fuel Delivery: responsibility for the repair or . Description of the problem. Delivery of enough fuel for the replacement of the tire if it is not Coverage vehicle to get to the nearest covered by the warranty. service station. . Battery Jump Start: Service to Services are provided up to 5 years/ jump start a dead battery. 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever . Lock-Out Service: Service to comes first. unlock the vehicle if you are . Trip Interruption Benefits and locked out. A remote unlock may Assistance: If your trip is In the U.S., anyone driving the be available if you have interrupted due to a warranty vehicle is covered. In Canada, a ® OnStar . For security reasons, failure, incidental expenses may person driving the vehicle without the driver must present be reimbursed during the permission from the owner is not identification before this service 5 years/(160 000 km) 100,000 mi covered. is given. Powertrain warranty period. Roadside Assistance is not a part of . Emergency Tow from a Public Items considered are hotel, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Road or Highway: Tow to the meals, and rental car. General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty GMC reserve the right to make any Services Not Included in service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven. Roadside Assistance program at Assistance is not given when the . Impound towing caused by any time without notification. vehicle is stuck in the sand, violation of any laws. General Motors North America and mud, or snow. . Legal fines. GMC reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Customer Information 13-7
. Mounting, dismounting, detailed receipts, and a copy of Scheduling Service or changing of snow tires, the repair orders. Once chains, or other traction devices. authorization has been received, Appointments (U.S. and Service is not provided if a vehicle the Roadside Assistance advisor Canada) is in an area that is not accessible will help to make arrangements When the vehicle requires warranty to the service vehicle or is not a and explain how to receive service, contact your dealer and regularly traveled or maintained payment. request an appointment. By public road, which includes ice and . Alternative Service: If scheduling a service appointment winter roads. Off-road use is not assistance cannot be provided and advising the service consultant covered. right away, the Roadside of your transportation needs, your Services Specific to Assistance advisor may give dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. Canadian-Purchased Vehicles permission to get local emergency road service. You will If the vehicle cannot be scheduled . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement receive payment, up to $100, into the service department is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel after sending the original receipt immediately, keep driving it until it delivery may be restricted. to Roadside Assistance. can be scheduled for service, Propane and other fuels are not Mechanical failures may be unless, of course, the problem is provided through this service. covered, however any cost for safety related. If it is, please call . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle parts and labor for repairs not your dealership, let them know this, registration is required. covered by the warranty are the and ask for instructions. owner responsibility. . Trip Interruption Benefits and If your dealer requests you to bring Assistance: Must be over the vehicle for service, you are 150 kilometers from where your urged to do so as early in the work trip was started to qualify. day as possible to allow for General Motors of Canada same-day repair. Limited requires pre-authorization, original GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-8 Customer Information
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Warranty service can generally be Program (U.S. and information. Canada) completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle To enhance your ownership dealer may offer the following For an overnight warranty repair, the experience, we and our participating transportation options: dealers are proud to offer Courtesy dealer may provide an available Transportation, a customer support Shuttle Service courtesy rental vehicle or provide for reimbursement of a rental vehicle. program for vehicles with the This includes one-way or round-trip Reimbursement is limited and must Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty shuttle service within reasonable be supported by original receipts as Coverage period in Canada), time and distance parameters of well as a signed and completed extended powertrain, and/or your dealer's area. hybrid-specific warranties in both rental agreement and meet state/ the U.S. and Canada. Public Transportation or Fuel provincial, local, and rental vehicle Reimbursement provider requirements. Several Courtesy Transportation Requirements vary and may include If overnight warranty repairs are options are available to assist in minimum age requirements, needed, and public transportation is reducing inconvenience when insurance coverage, credit card, etc. used, the expense must be warranty repairs are required. Additional fees such as fuel usage supported by original receipts and charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, Courtesy Transportation is not a within the maximum amount allowed excessive mileage, or rental usage part of the New Vehicle Limited by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. beyond the completion of the repair Warranty. A separate booklet customers arrange their own are also your responsibility. entitled “Limited Warranty and transportation, limited Owner Assistance Information” reimbursement for reasonable fuel It may not be possible to provide a furnished with each new vehicle expenses may be available. Claim like vehicle as a courtesy rental. provides detailed warranty coverage amounts should reflect actual costs information. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Customer Information 13-9
Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. All program options, such as shuttle parts made with the same materials service, may not be available at and construction methods as the Aftermarket collision parts are also every dealer. Contact your dealer parts with which the vehicle was available. These are made by for specific availability. originally built. Genuine GM companies other than GM and may Collision parts are the best choice to not have been tested for the vehicle. General Motors reserves the right to ensure that the vehicle's designed As a result, these parts may fit unilaterally modify, change, appearance, durability, and safety poorly, exhibit premature durability/ or discontinue Courtesy are preserved. The use of Genuine corrosion problems, and may not Transportation at any time and to GM parts can help maintain the GM perform properly in subsequent resolve all questions of claim New Vehicle Limited Warranty. collisions. Aftermarket parts are not eligibility pursuant to the terms and covered by the GM New Vehicle Recycled original equipment parts conditions described herein at its Limited Warranty, and any vehicle may also be used for repair. These sole discretion. failure related to such parts is not parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the Repair Facility (U.S. and Canada) parts being recycled are from GM also recommends that you If the vehicle is involved in a undamaged sections of the vehicle. choose a collision repair facility that collision and it is damaged, have the A recycled original equipment GM meets your needs before you ever damage repaired by a qualified part may be an acceptable choice to need collision repairs. Your dealer technician using the proper maintain the vehicle's originally may have a collision repair center equipment and quality replacement designed appearance and safety with GM-trained technicians and parts. Poorly performed collision performance; however, the history of state of the art equipment, or be repairs diminish the vehicle resale these parts is not known. Such parts ‐ ‐ ‐ able to recommend a collision repair value, and safety performance can are not covered by the GM New be compromised in subsequent collisions. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-10 Customer Information
center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. Protect your investment in the GM Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Owner name, address, and vehicle with comprehensive and parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number. collision insurance coverage. There you may be charged at the end of . are significant differences in the the lease for poor quality repairs. Vehicle license plate number. quality of coverage afforded by . If a Crash Occurs Vehicle make, model, and various insurance policy terms. model year. Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification reduced protection to the GM emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). vehicle by limiting compensation for leave the scene of a crash until all damage repairs through the use of matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position number. insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. When purchasing insurance, we officer. Choose a reputable repair facility recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information vehicle will be repaired with GM that uses quality replacement parts. to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this original equipment collision parts. in the crash. If such insurance coverage is not section. available from your current For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See after an Airbag to another insurance carrier. page 13-5. Inflates? on page 3-21. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Customer Information 13-11
Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Repair Process company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends insurance company's collision policy Owner Information that you take an active role in its repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written repair. If you have a pre-determined contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended repair facility of choice, take the In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational vehicle there, or have it towed there. of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The Specify to the facility that any long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the required replacement collision parts reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all be original equipment parts, either models. new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty the GM vehicle warranty. Manual. Service Manuals Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – but you must live with the repair. Service Manuals have the diagnosis $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the shipping fees. engines, transmission, axle, your insurance company may Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. initially value the repair using suspension, brakes, electrical, aftermarket parts. Discuss this with steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: the repair professional, and insist on Service Bulletins $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Genuine GM parts. Remember, shipping fees. if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Bulletins give additional obligated to have the vehicle technical service information repaired with Genuine GM parts, needed to knowledgeably service even if your insurance coverage General Motors cars and trucks. does not pay the full cost. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-12 Customer Information
Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Technical Service Bulletins and Identification (RFID) Manuals are available for current 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some and past model GM vehicles. harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire ORDER TOLL FREE: pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday system security, as well as in interference received, including 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time connection with conveniences such interference that may cause undesired operation of the For Credit Card Orders Only as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) device. (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see transmitters for remote door locking/ Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an Or write to: door openers. RFID technology in authorized service facility could void Helm, Incorporated GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. Attention: Customer Service personal information or link with any 47911 Halyard Drive other GM system containing Plymouth, MI 48170 personal information. Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Radio Frequency obligation. Allow ample time for Statement delivery. This vehicle has systems that All listed prices are quoted in U.S. operate on a radio frequency that funds. Make checks payable in U.S. complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the funds. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Customer Information 13-13
Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Government Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety to the United States the Vehicle Safety Hotline Government defect, notify Transport Canada toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General If you believe that your vehicle (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Motors of Canada Limited. Call has a defect which could cause http://www.safercar.gov; or Transport Canada at a crash or could cause injury or write to: 1-800-333-0510 or write to: death, you should immediately Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada inform the National Highway 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Road Safety Branch Traffic Safety Administration Washington, D.C. 20590 80 rue Noel (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 You can also obtain other General Motors. information about motor If NHTSA receives similar vehicle safety from complaints, it may open an http://www.safercar.gov. investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-14 Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders to General Motors Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Privacy event data recorder (EDR). The Transport Canada) in a situation like main purpose of an EDR is to this, notify General Motors. The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air Call 1-800-GMC-8782 about the vehicle s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road (1-800-462-8782), or write: ’ how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in GMC Customer Assistance Center vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s P.O. Box 33172 monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is Detroit, MI 48232-5172 transmission performance, to designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, (English) or 1-800-263-7854 typically 30 seconds or less. The (French), or write: crash, and, if equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to General Motors of Canada Limited control the vehicle. These modules record such data as: Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your CA1-163-005 technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Some modules may also store data . Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 about how the vehicle is operated, Whether or not the driver and such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were average speed. These modules may buckled/fastened; retain personal preferences, such as . How far (if at all) the driver was radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
Customer Information 13-15
These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website. injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are similar government office; as part of recorded by your vehicle only if a GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System non-trivial crash situation occurs; no the discovery process; or, as data are recorded by the EDR under required by law. Data that GM If the vehicle is equipped with a normal driving conditions and no collects or receives may also be navigation system as part of the personal data (e.g., name, gender, used for GM research needs or may infotainment system, use of the age, and crash location) are be made available to others for system may result in the storage of recorded. However, other parties, research purposes, where a need is destinations, addresses, telephone such as law enforcement, could shown and the data is not tied to a numbers, and other trip information. combine the EDR data with the type specific vehicle or vehicle owner. See the infotainment manual for of personally identifying data information on stored data and for routinely acquired during a crash OnStar® deletion instructions. investigation. If the vehicle is equipped with To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar® and has an active special equipment is required, and subscription, additional data may be access to the vehicle or the EDR is collected through the OnStar needed. In addition to the vehicle system. This includes information manufacturer, other parties, such as about the vehicle’s operation; law enforcement, that have the collisions involving the vehicle; the special equipment, can read the use of the vehicle and its features; information if they have access to and, in certain situations, the the vehicle or the EDR. location and approximate GPS GM will not access this data or speed of the vehicle. Refer to the share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
13-16 Customer Information
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OnStar 14-1
OnStar Overview existing public emergency service OnStar providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 ’ and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Services Statement for more details including Emergency ...... 14-2 system limitations at Security ...... 14-3 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button www.onstar.ca (Canada). Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button The OnStar system status light is Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-6 next to the OnStar buttons. If the > Emergency Button OnStar Additional Information status light is: This vehicle may be equipped with a OnStar Additional . Solid Green: System is on. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Flashing Green: On a call. Advisor for Emergency, Security, . Red: Indicates a problem. Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar . Off: System is off. Press the blue services may require a paid OnStar button twice to speak subscription. OnStar requires the with an OnStar Advisor. vehicle battery and electrical Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR system, cellular service, and GPS (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an satellite signals to be available and Advisor. operating. OnStar acts as a link to GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
14-2 OnStar
. Receive On-Demand Press = to: Diagnostics for a check of the OnStar Services . Make a call, end a call, vehicle’s key operating systems. or answer an incoming call. Emergency . Receive Roadside Assistance. . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, . Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands. the OnStar system can equipped). automatically connect to an OnStar . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice commands. Press > to get a priority connection Emergency Advisor. The built-in Requires a specific OnStar to an OnStar Emergency Advisor system can automatically connect to subscription plan. available 24/7 to: help in certain crashes. . Obtain the WiFi network name, . Get help for an emergency. Press > to connect to an OnStar or Service Set Identifier or SSID, . Be a Good Samaritan or Emergency Advisor. GPS and passphrase (if equipped). respond to an AMBER Alert. technology is used to identify the vehicle location and can provide Press Q to connect to a live . Get assistance in severe important information to emergency Advisor to: weather or other crisis and personnel. OnStar Emergency evacuation routes. . Verify account information or Advisors are trained to provide update contact information. assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers . Get driving directions. Requires in emergency situations. a specific OnStar subscription plan. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
OnStar 14-3
Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with “OnStar ready,” Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Using Voice Commands then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside During a Planned Route Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Get My Destination unlock the vehicle doors remotely, Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: if equipped with automatic door = 1. Press . System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say vehicle if it is stolen. “Cancel route.” System 2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the responds: “Do you want to Navigation cancel directions?” address and the distance to the destination, then responds with OnStar navigation requires a 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. specific OnStar subscription plan. “OK, request completed, thank Q you, goodbye.” Other Navigation Services Press to receive directions or Available from OnStar have them sent to the vehicle Route Preview navigation screen, if equipped. = OnStar eNav: Subscribers can Destinations can also be forwarded 1. Press . System responds: send destinations from to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. MapQuest.com to the vehicle 2. Say “Route preview.” System Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the 1. Press Q to connect to a live maneuvers. directions will be downloaded to the Advisor. Repeat vehicle. 2. Request directions. 1. Press =. System responds: 3. Directions are downloaded to the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. vehicle. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
14-4 OnStar
Destination Download: Press Q, WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that with the tire pressure monitoring download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless system); or activate remote horn navigation system in the vehicle (if Internet connection to connect and lights. Also remote start the equipped). After the call ends, press multiple mobile devices (data plan vehicle (if factory equipped) or the “Go” button on the navigation required). unlock the doors from anywhere screen to begin driving directions. with a wireless connection (if 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot equipped with automatic locks). If directions are downloaded to the information, press = and select With a required specific OnStar navigation system, the route can or say “WiFi settings.” subscription plan, a destination can only be canceled through the be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar navigation system. 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and WiFi network name/SSID, Destinations can also be compatibility, see www.onstar.com passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). downloaded on the go. For encryption. information about eNav or ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Destination Download, see Services www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, press Q or call www.onstar.ca (Canada). 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect This feature is included for five with an Advisor. years and allows for remote door Connections lock/unlock (if equipped with OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if The required specific Onstar (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of subscription plan includes the Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with services that follow to help mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app customers stay connected. Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the For coverage maps, see Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. www.onstar.com (U.S.) or From the mobile device, check the www.onstar.ca (Canada). vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
OnStar 14-5
OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made “ ” “Please say the name tag.” and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds: responds: “About to store
14-6 OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the engine, Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle transmission, antilock brakes, and Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, other major vehicle systems. It also Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn checks the tire pressures, if the eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling vehicle is equipped with the Tire can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Pressure Monitoring System. If an account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For On-Demand Diagnostics check is Selling/Transferring the needed, press Q, and an Advisor more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system can run a check. Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Locating a gas station with an speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not attendant to pump gas. change the OnStar PIN, contact an Q work if the OnStar equipment is not . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., OnStar Advisor by pressing or properly installed or it has not been that meets accessibility needs. calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, . Providing directions to the Warranty or modified, OnStar services may closest hospital or pharmacy in OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond urgent situations. warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to Languages design and architecture of the communicate to deaf, The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired respond in multiple languages. customers while in the vehicle. The crash, or wireless phone network Press Q and ask for an Advisor. congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar languages may vary by country. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment been off continuously for five days. vehicle is driven into an open area. After five days, OnStar can contact The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the Roadside Assistance and a Cellular and GPS Antennas locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle. Do not place items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9-66. Added Global Positioning and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere System (GPS) reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy buildings; in parking garages; Message The complete OnStar Privacy around airports; in tunnels, Statement may be found at underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage www.onstar.com (U.S.), very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message recommend that you review it. If you system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the have any questions, call call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. the exact location. or press Q to speak with an Vehicle and Power Issues Advisor. Users of wireless . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle communications are cautioned that can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, the privacy of any information sent location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be via wireless cellular communications responders. available and operating for features cannot be assured. Third parties GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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A Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ...... 10-83 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-21 Interior ...... 10-88 Modifications ...... 10-3 When Should an Airbag Assistance Program, Accessory Power ...... 9-25 Inflate? ...... 3-19 Roadside ...... 13-5 Add-On Electrical Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-18 Audio Equipment ...... 9-66 Airbags Bluetooth ...... 7-16 Additional Information Adding Equipment to the Audio System OnStar® ...... 14-6 Vehicle ...... 3-27 Radio Reception ...... 7-9 Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-14 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 and Care ...... 11-9 Readiness Light ...... 5-14 Automatic Adjustments Servicing Airbag-Equipped Climate Control System ...... 8-3 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-4 Vehicles ...... 3-26 Door Locks ...... 2-9 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-13 System Check ...... 3-16 Headlamp System ...... 6-3 Air Conditioning ...... 8-3 Alarm Transmission ...... 9-30 Air Filter, Passenger Vehicle Security ...... 2-11 Transmission Fluid ...... 10-12 Compartment ...... 8-7 All-Season Tires ...... 10-41 Automatic Transmission Air Vents ...... 8-6 All-Terrain Tires ...... 10-42 Manual Mode ...... 9-33 Airbag System AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Shift Lock Control Check ...... 3-28 Antenna Function Check ...... 10-27 How Does an Airbag Multi-band ...... 7-9 Auxiliary Jack ...... 7-15 Restrain? ...... 3-20 Antilock Brake Axle, Front ...... 10-24 Passenger Sensing System (ABS) ...... 9-40 Axle, Rear ...... 10-25 System ...... 3-22 Warning Light ...... 5-19 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...... 3-20 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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B Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Capacities and Center High-Mounted Specifications ...... 12-2 Battery ...... 10-23 Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Carbon Monoxide Jump Starting ...... 10-75 Cargo Lamp ...... 10-31 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-29 Load Management ...... 6-8 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-29 Tailgate ...... 2-10 Power Protection ...... 6-9 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Winter Driving ...... 9-12 Voltage and Charging Headlamps ...... 10-29 Cargo Lamp ...... 6-6 Messages ...... 5-32 Headlamps, Front Turn Cautions, Danger, and Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28 Signal, Sidemarker, and Warnings ...... iii Blind Spot Mirrors ...... 2-14 Parking Lamps ...... 10-29 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Bluetooth Taillamps, Turn Signal, Center High-Mounted Overview ...... 7-25, 7-26, 7-30 Stoplamps, and Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Bluetooth Audio ...... 7-16 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-30 Cargo Lamp ...... 10-31 Brake Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Chains, Tire ...... 10-61 System Warning Light ...... 5-18 Charging System Light ...... 5-15 Brakes ...... 10-21 Check Antilock ...... 9-40 C Engine Light ...... 5-15 Assist ...... 9-42 Calibration ...... 5-4 Ignition Fluid ...... 10-21 California Transmission Lock ...... 10-27 Parking ...... 9-41 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-54 Child Restraints System Messages ...... 5-32 Perchlorate Materials Infants and Young Braking ...... 9-3 Requirements ...... 10-3 Children ...... 3-31 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-21 Warning ...... 10-2 Camera Lower Anchors and Rear Vision (RVC) ...... 9-50 Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Child Restraints (cont'd) Control Light D Older Children ...... 3-29 Hill Descent ...... 5-20 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-9 Securing ...... 3-53, 3-59 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Danger, Warnings, and Systems ...... 3-34 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-13 Cautions ...... iii Cleaning Coolant Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Exterior Care ...... 10-83 Engine ...... 10-16 Daytime Running Interior Care ...... 10-88 Engine Temperature Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Gauge ...... 5-12 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Cooling System ...... 10-15 Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Automatic ...... 8-3 Engine Messages ...... 5-33 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Heating ...... 8-1 Courtesy Transportation Dome Lamps ...... 6-7 Clock ...... 5-4 Program ...... 13-8 Door Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-8, 5-9 Cruise Control ...... 9-45 Ajar Light ...... 5-25 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 10-12 Light ...... 5-24 Ajar Messages ...... 5-33 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-9 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-73 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Locks ...... 2-7 Compartments Offices ...... 13-3 Power Locks ...... 2-8 Storage ...... 4-1 Text Telephone (TTY) Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4 Compass ...... 5-4 Users ...... 13-4 Driver Messages ...... 5-33 Customer Information Teen ...... 7-36 Connections Service Publications Driver Information OnStar® ...... 14-4 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Center (DIC) ...... 5-25, 5-28 Control ...... 9-44 Customer Satisfaction Traction and Electronic Procedure ...... 13-1 Stability ...... 9-42 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
i-4 INDEX
Driving Emergency Exit Lighting ...... 6-8 Characteristics and OnStar® ...... 14-2 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-15 Towing Tips ...... 9-57 Engine Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Defensive ...... 9-3 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-13 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-2 Drunk ...... 9-3 Check and Service Engine For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-21 Soon Light ...... 5-15 F Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-11 Compartment Overview ...... 10-5 Fan If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-13 Coolant ...... 10-16 Engine ...... 10-20 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Coolant Heater ...... 9-25 Filter, Off-Road ...... 9-6 Coolant Temperature Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-13 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Gauge ...... 5-12 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-15 Cooling System ...... 10-15 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-4 Wet Roads ...... 9-10 Cooling System Messages . . .5-33 Flat Tire ...... 10-62 Winter ...... 9-12 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Changing ...... 10-64 Exhaust ...... 9-29 Floor Mats ...... 10-91 E Fan ...... 10-20 Fluid Electrical Equipment, Oil Life System ...... 10-10 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-12 Add-On ...... 9-66 Oil Messages ...... 5-34 Brakes ...... 10-21 Electrical System Overheating ...... 10-18 Four-Wheel Drive Engine Compartment Power Messages ...... 5-34 Transfer Case ...... 9-36 Fuse Block ...... 10-33 Pressure Light ...... 5-22 Washer ...... 10-20 Fuses ...... 10-33 Running While Parked ...... 9-30 Fog Lamps ...... 6-5 Instrument Panel Fuse Starting ...... 9-23 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-14 Block ...... 10-38 Entry Lighting ...... 6-8 Forward Collision Alert Overload ...... 10-32 Equipment, Towing ...... 9-63 (FCA) System ...... 9-48 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Four-Wheel Drive ...... 9-36, 10-24 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Frequency Statement G Headlamps Radio ...... 13-12 Aiming ...... 10-29 Gauges Front Axle ...... 10-24 Automatic ...... 6-3 Engine Coolant Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Temperature ...... 5-12 Light ...... 5-24 Daytime Running Fuel ...... 5-12 Front Seats Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-3 Odometer ...... 5-11 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Speedometer ...... 5-11 Heated ...... 3-6 Headlamps, Front Turn Tachometer ...... 5-11 Fuel ...... 9-53 Signal, Sidemarker, and Trip Odometer ...... 5-11 Additives ...... 9-55 Parking Lamps ...... 10-29 Warning Lights and Economy Driving ...... 1-21 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-24 Indicators ...... 5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 General Information Container ...... 9-56 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-24 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Filling the Tank ...... 9-55 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-6 Towing ...... 9-57 Foreign Countries ...... 9-55 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-14 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Gauge ...... 5-12 Heater Glove Box ...... 4-1 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-23 Engine Coolant ...... 9-25 GM Mobility Reimbursement Requirements, California . . . . .9-54 Heating and Air Program ...... 13-5 System Messages ...... 5-35 Conditioning ...... 8-1, 8-3 Full-Size Spare Tire ...... 10-74 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-24 Fuses ...... 10-33 H Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-11 Engine Compartment Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-29 Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . 9-44 Fuse Block ...... 10-33 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-4 Hill Descent Control Light ...... 5-20 Instrument Panel Fuse Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...... 9-42 Block ...... 10-38 Home Page ...... 7-4 Hood ...... 10-4 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Horn ...... 5-3 J Lamps (cont'd) How to Wear Safety Belts Messages ...... 5-35 Jack Properly ...... 3-10 On Reminder ...... 5-24 Auxiliary ...... 7-15 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-12 Reading ...... 6-7 Jump Starting ...... 10-75 Lane Departure I K Warning (LDW) ...... 9-52 Ignition Positions ...... 9-22 Lane Departure Warning Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-35 Ignition Transmission Lock Light ...... 5-20 Keyless Entry Check ...... 10-27 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-4 Immobilizer ...... 2-12 LATCH System Keys ...... 2-1 Indicator Replacing Parts after a Vehicle Ahead ...... 5-20 Crash ...... 3-52 Infants and Young Children, L LATCH, Lower Anchors and Restraints ...... 3-31 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-42 Tethers for Children ...... 3-37 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Lamps Light Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Cargo ...... 6-6 Hill Decent Control ...... 5-20 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8, 5-9 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-3 Lighting Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-16 Dome ...... 6-7 Entry ...... 6-8 Internet Radio Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Exit ...... 6-8 Pandora ...... 7-9 Exterior Lamps Off Illumination Control ...... 6-6 Introduction ...... iii Reminder ...... 6-2 Lights Fog ...... 6-5 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-14 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-15 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...... 5-19 Brake System Warning ...... 5-18 Charging System ...... 5-15 Cruise Control ...... 5-24 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Lights (cont'd) Lower Anchors and Tethers Messages (cont'd) Door Ajar ...... 5-25 for Children (LATCH Door Ajar ...... 5-33 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-22 System) ...... 3-37 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-33 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-3 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 Engine Oil ...... 5-34 Front Fog Lamp ...... 5-24 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Engine Power ...... 5-34 High-Beam On ...... 5-24 Fuel System ...... 5-35 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 M Key and Lock ...... 5-35 Lane Departure Warning ...... 5-20 Maintenance Lamp ...... 5-35 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-23 Records ...... 11-15 Object Detection System . . . . .5-35 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-13 Maintenance and Care Ride Control System ...... 5-36 Security ...... 5-23 Security ...... 5-36 ® Additional ...... 11-9 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 5-21 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 Steering System ...... 5-37 Tire Pressure ...... 5-22 Recommended Fluids Tire ...... 5-37 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 5-20 and Lubricants ...... 11-12 Transmission ...... 5-38 Traction Control System Vehicle ...... 5-31 ® Transfer Case ...... 9-36 (TCS)/StabiliTrak ...... 5-21 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-15 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-39 Traction Off ...... 5-21 Manual Mirrors ...... 2-13 Vehicle Speed ...... 5-39 Up-Shift ...... 5-19 Manual Mode ...... 9-33 Messaging Locks Manual Transmission ...... 9-35 Text ...... 7-34 Automatic Door ...... 2-9 Fluid ...... 10-12 Mirrors Delayed Locking ...... 2-8 Messages Automatic Dimming Door ...... 2-7 Airbag System ...... 5-36 Rearview ...... 2-16 Lockout Protection ...... 2-9 Battery Voltage and Blind Spot ...... 2-14 Power Door ...... 2-8 Charging ...... 5-32 Convex ...... 2-13 Safety ...... 2-9 Brake System ...... 5-32 Folding ...... 2-14 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Compass ...... 5-33 Heated ...... 2-14 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-23 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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Mirrors (cont'd) Oil Overview, Infotainment Manual ...... 2-13 Engine ...... 10-8 System ...... 7-2 Manual Rearview ...... 2-16 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Power ...... 2-14 Messages ...... 5-34 P Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-16 Pressure Light ...... 5-22 Pandora Internet Radio ...... 7-9 Monitor System, Tire Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-29 Park Pressure ...... 10-50 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Shifting Into ...... 9-27 Multi-band Antenna ...... 7-9 OnStar ...... 13-15 ® Shifting Out of ...... 9-28 OnStar Parking ...... 9-29 System, In Brief ...... 1-22 N ® Brake ...... 9-41 Navigation OnStar Additional Brake and P (Park) ® Information ...... 14-6 OnStar ...... 14-3 ® Mechanism Check ...... 10-27 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-21 OnStar Connections ...... 14-4 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-29 OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 ® Passenger Airbag Status OnStar Navigation ...... 14-3 Indicator ...... 5-14 O ® OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 Passenger Compartment Air Object Detection System ® OnStar Security ...... 14-3 Filter ...... 8-7 Messages ...... 5-35 ® OnStar System ...... 7-17 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-22 Odometer ...... 5-11 ® OnStar Vehicle Perchlorate Materials Trip ...... 5-11 Diagnostics ...... 14-6 Off-Road ...... 9-6 Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Ordering Personalization Driving ...... 9-6 Service Publications ...... 13-11 Recovery ...... 9-5 Vehicle ...... 5-40 Outlets Phone Power ...... 5-5 Bluetooth ...... 7-25, 7-26, 7-30 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-18 Port USB ...... 7-13 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
INDEX i-9
Power Radios Replacement Parts Door Locks ...... 2-8 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Airbags ...... 3-28 Mirrors ...... 2-14 Reception ...... 7-9 Maintenance ...... 11-14 Outlets ...... 5-5 Satellite ...... 7-8 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-28 Protection, Battery ...... 6-9 Reading Lamps ...... 6-7 Replacing LATCH System Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-25 Rear Axle ...... 10-25 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-52 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Rear Seats ...... 3-7 Replacing Safety Belt Windows ...... 2-17 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-50 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-15 Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Windows ...... 2-19 Reporting Safety Defects Belts ...... 3-14 Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-16 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Privacy Automatic Dimming ...... 2-16 General Motors ...... 13-14 Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Program Recommended Fluids and Restraints Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-8 Lubricants ...... 11-12 Where to Put ...... 3-35 Proposition 65 Warning, Records Retained Accessory California ...... 10-2 Maintenance ...... 11-15 Power (RAP) ...... 9-25 Recreational Vehicle Ride Control Systems R Towing ...... 10-78 Messages ...... 5-36 Radio Frequency Reimbursement Program, Roads Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Driving, Wet ...... 9-10 Radio Frequency Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roadside Assistance Statement ...... 13-12 System ...... 2-4 Program ...... 13-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-6 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-54 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-32 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...... 9-30 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
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S Seats (cont'd) Shift Lock Control Function Rear ...... 3-7 Check, Automatic Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Transmission ...... 10-27 Care ...... 3-15 Underseat Storage ...... 4-2 Shifting Extender ...... 3-15 Securing Child Into Park ...... 9-27 How to Wear Safety Belts Restraints ...... 3-53, 3-59 Out of Park ...... 9-28 Properly ...... 3-10 Security Signals, Turn and Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Light ...... 5-23 Lane-Change ...... 6-5 Reminders ...... 5-13 Messages ...... 5-36 Software Updates ...... 7-6 Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-15 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Spare Tire Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-14 Vehicle ...... 2-11 Compact ...... 10-73 Safety Defects Reporting Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-11 Special Application Services . . . 11-8 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Service Specifications and General Motors ...... 13-14 Accessories and Capacities ...... 12-2 U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Modifications ...... 10-3 Speedometer ...... 5-11 Safety Locks ...... 2-9 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 StabiliTrak Safety System Check ...... 3-15 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-15 OFF Light ...... 5-21 Satellite Radio ...... 7-8 Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Start Assist, Hills ...... 9-42 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Maintenance, General Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-6 Seats Information ...... 11-1 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-26 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Starting the Engine ...... 9-23 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Publications Ordering Steering ...... 9-4 Heated Front ...... 3-6 Information ...... 13-11 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Wheel Controls ...... 5-3 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 Services Steering System Messages . . . . 5-37 Special Application ...... 11-8 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-26 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
INDEX i-11
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-12 Tires (cont'd) Bulb Replacement ...... 10-30 Immobilizer ...... 2-12 Wheel Alignment and Tire Storage Areas Time ...... 5-4 Balance ...... 10-60 Center Console ...... 4-2 Tires ...... 10-40 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 Glove Box ...... 4-1 All-Season ...... 10-41 When It Is Time for New Sunglasses ...... 4-2 All-Terrain ...... 10-42 Tires ...... 10-56 Underseat ...... 4-2 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Winter ...... 10-42 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Chains ...... 10-61 Tow/Haul Mode ...... 9-34 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-13 Changing ...... 10-64 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...... 5-20 Sun Visors ...... 2-19 Compact Spare ...... 10-73 Towing Sunglass Storage ...... 4-2 Designations ...... 10-45 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-57 Symbols ...... iv Different Size ...... 10-58 Equipment ...... 9-63 System Full-Size Spare ...... 10-74 General Information ...... 9-57 Forward Collision If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-62 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-78 Alert (FCA) ...... 9-48 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-51 Trailer ...... 9-60 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 Inspection ...... 10-54 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . .9-65 Messages ...... 5-37 Vehicle ...... 10-78 T Pressure Light ...... 5-22 Traction Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-50 Control System (TCS)/ Tachometer ...... 5-11 ® Tailgate ...... 2-10 Rotation ...... 10-54 StabiliTrak Light ...... 5-21 Taillamps Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-42 Off Light ...... 5-21 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-30 Terminology and Traction Control/Electronic Teen Driver ...... 7-36 Definitions ...... 10-45 Stability Control ...... 9-42 Text Messaging ...... 7-34 Uniform Tire Quality Trademarks and License Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Grading ...... 10-59 Agreements ...... 7-38 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
i-12 INDEX
Trailer USB Port ...... 7-13 Visors ...... 2-19 Sway Control (TSC) ...... 9-65 Using This Manual ...... iii Voice Recognition ...... 7-19 Towing ...... 9-60 Transfer Case ...... 9-36 V W Transmission Vehicle Warning Automatic ...... 9-30 Alarm System ...... 2-11 Brake System Light ...... 5-18 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-12 Canadian Owners ...... iii Lane Departure (LDW) ...... 9-52 Fluid, Manual ...... 10-12 Control ...... 9-3 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Messages ...... 5-38 Identification Indicators ...... 5-7 Transportation Program, Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Warnings ...... iii Courtesy ...... 13-8 Load Limits ...... 9-15 Cautions and Danger ...... iii Trip Odometer ...... 5-11 Messages ...... 5-31 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-4 Truck-Camper Loading Personalization ...... 5-40 Washer Fluid ...... 10-20 Information ...... 9-21 Reminder Messages ...... 5-39 Wheels Turn and Lane-Change Remote Start ...... 2-6 Alignment and Tire Signals ...... 6-5 Security ...... 2-11 Balance ...... 10-60 Turn Signal Speed Messages ...... 5-39 Different Size ...... 10-58 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-30 Towing ...... 10-78 Replacement ...... 10-61 Vehicle Ahead Indicator ...... 5-20 When It Is Time for New U Vehicle Care Tires ...... 10-56 Underseat Storage ...... 4-2 Tire Pressure ...... 10-48 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-35 Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Data Recording Windows ...... 2-16 Grading ...... 10-59 and Privacy ...... 13-14 Power ...... 2-17 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-19 Vehicle Diagnostics Rear ...... 2-19 Updates OnStar® ...... 14-6 Windshield Software ...... 7-6 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-6 Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
INDEX i-13
Winter Driving ...... 9-12 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-28 GMC Canyon Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7587000) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 6/25/14
i-14 INDEX
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