2004 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 123

Front Armrest Storage Area Your vehicle may have a two-tiered center armrest storage area. Lift up on the upper tab located at the front of the armrest to release the latch. Lift the lid to the top storage area. A second tab is located below the top one and allows you to access the bottom storage area. Lift up on the lower tab to release the latch. Then, raise the lid of the lower storage area. The upper storage area will lift up with the lid of the lower storage area. To close the storage area(s), lower the lid(s) until you feel the latch close. Rear Storage Area If your vehicle is an extended cab model, it may be equipped with storage compartments under the rear seats. Bed Rails {CAUTION: If your vehicle has bed rails, they are there for appearance only. If you try to tie down a load with them, or to secure things in your truck, not only can it damage the bed rails, but the load can loosen. This could cause injury to you or others. Secure loads by using the cargo tie-down loops, inside the truck bed area. Assist Handles Your vehicle may have assist handles to be used when getting out of your vehicle. If your vehicle has assist handles, they may be located above the front passenger door if you have a regular cab, or above the front and rear passenger doors if you have an extended cab or crew cab. If your vehicle is equipped with roof-mounted side impact air bags, there will be assist handles located above both the driver's and front passenger's doors. 2-43