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When the vehicle has a ﬂat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. A. Wing Nut B. Storage Bag and Tools The tools you will need are located under the right front passenger seat. 1. Move the seat all the way forward to locate the tool bag. 2. Locate the wing nut (A) used to retain the storage bag and tools (B). Turn it counterclockwise to release the bag. Put the tools to the side while you access the jack and wheel blocks. 6-81

Section	Page
2010 GMC Canyon BookTOC	1
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Door Locks	10
Tailgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belt	16
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Cruise Control	23
Power Outlets	23
Performance and Maintenance	23
Traction Control System (TCS)	23
StabiliTrak®	24
Tire Pressure Monitor	24
Engine Oil Life System	25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	25
Roadside Assistance Program	26
OnStar®	26
Seats and Restraint System	29
Front Seats	30
Manual Seats	30
Power Seats	31
Manual Lumbar	31
Power Lumbar	32
Heated Seats	32
Reclining Seatbacks	33
Head Restraints	36
Seatback Latches	37
Rear Seats	38
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	38
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	39
Safety Belts	41
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	41
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	46
Lap-Shoulder Belt	55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	61
Lap Belt	61
Safety Belt Extender	62
Child Restraints	63
Older Children	63
Infants and Young Children	66
Child Restraint Systems	70
Where to Put the Restraint	72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	74
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	86
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	88
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	88
Airbag System	92
Where Are the Airbags?	95
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	97
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	99
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	99
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	100
Passenger Sensing System	101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	107
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	108
Restraint System Check	109
Checking the Restraint Systems	109
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	110
Features and Controls	111
Keys	112
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	113
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	113
Doors and Locks	115
Door Locks	115
Power Door Locks	116
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	116
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	117
Lockout Protection	117
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	117
Tailgate	118
Windows	120
Manual Windows	120
Power Windows	121
Sliding Rear Window	122
Sun Visors	122
Theft-Deterrent Systems	123
Content Theft-Deterrent	123
Passlock® (U.S. Only)	124
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	125
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)	125
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	126
New Vehicle Break-In	126
Ignition Positions	127
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	128
Starting the Engine	128
Engine Coolant Heater	130
Automatic Transmission Operation	131
Manual Transmission Operation	133
Four-Wheel Drive	135
Parking Brake	140
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	141
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	142
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	143
Parking Over Things That Burn	143
Engine Exhaust	144
Running the Vehicle While Parked	144
Mirrors	146
Manual Rearview Mirror	146
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	146
Compass	147
Outside Manual Mirrors	148
Outside Power Mirrors	148
Outside Convex Mirror	149
Storage Areas	150
Glove Box	150
Cupholders	150
Center Console Storage	150
Assist Handles	150
Rear Storage Area	151
Sunroof	152
Instrument Panel	153
Instrument Panel Overview	155
Hazard Warning Flashers	155
Horn	155
Tilt Wheel	155
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	156
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	157
Flash-to-Pass	157
Windshield Wipers	157
Windshield Washer	158
Cruise Control	159
Exterior Lamps	162
Headlamps on Reminder	163
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	163
Automatic Headlamp System	164
Fog Lamps	164
Exterior Cargo Lamps	165
Instrument Panel Brightness	165
Dome Lamp	165
Dome Lamp Override	166
Exit Lighting	166
Electric Power Management	166
Battery Run-Down Protection	167
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	167
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	168
Climate Controls	168
Climate Control System	168
Outlet Adjustment	170
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	170
Instrument Panel Cluster	171
Speedometer and Odometer	172
Trip Odometer	172
Tachometer	172
Safety Belt Reminders	173
Airbag Readiness Light	174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	175
Charging System Light	176
Up-Shift Light	176
Brake System Warning Light	177
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	178
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	178
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	179
Tire Pressure Light	180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	180
Oil Pressure Light	183
Security Light	184
Cruise Control Light	184
Highbeam On Light	184
Fuel Gage	184
Driver Information Center (DIC)	185
DIC Operation and Displays	185
DIC Warnings and Messages	189
Audio System(s)	194
Setting the Clock	195
Radio(s)	195
Using an MP3	208
XM Radio Messages	212
Theft-Deterrent Feature	213
Radio Reception	213
Fixed Mast Antenna	215
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	215
Chime Level Adjustment	215
Driving Your Vehicle	217
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	218
Defensive Driving	218
Drunk Driving	218
Control of a Vehicle	219
Braking	219
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	221
Braking in Emergencies	221
StabiliTrak® System	222
Traction Control System (TCS)	224
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	225
Steering	225
Off-Road Recovery	227
Passing	227
Loss of Control	228
Off-Road Driving	229
Driving at Night	241
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	242
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	243
Highway Hypnosis	243
Hill and Mountain Roads	244
Winter Driving	245
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	247
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	248
Recovery Hooks	248
Loading the Vehicle	249
Truck-Camper Loading Information	256
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	256
Towing	257
Towing Your Vehicle	257
Recreational Vehicle Towing	257
Towing a Trailer	264
Trailer Recommendations	276
Service and Appearance Care	277
Service	279
Accessories and Modifications	279
California Proposition 65 Warning	280
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	280
Doing Your Own Service Work	280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	281
Fuel	281
Gasoline Octane	281
Gasoline Specifications	282
California Fuel	282
Additives	282
Fuels in Foreign Countries	283
Filling the Tank	284
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	286
Checking Things Under the Hood	286
Hood Release	287
Engine Compartment Overview	288
Engine Oil	291
Engine Oil Life System	294
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	296
Automatic Transmission Fluid	297
Manual Transmission Fluid	301
Hydraulic Clutch	302
Cooling System	303
Engine Coolant	305
Engine Overheating	311
Engine Fan Noise	312
Power Steering Fluid	313
Windshield Washer Fluid	314
Brakes	315
Battery	318
Jump Starting	319
Rear Axle	323
Four-Wheel Drive	324
Front Axle	325
Headlamp Aiming	326
Bulb Replacement	326
Halogen Bulbs	326
Headlamps	327
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	328
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	328
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	329
License Plate Lamp	330
Replacement Bulbs	330
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	331
Tires	333
Tire Sidewall Labeling	334
Tire Terminology and Definitions	337
Inflation - Tire Pressure	340
High-Speed Operation	341
Tire Pressure Monitor System	342
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	343
Tire Inspection and Rotation	347
When It Is Time for New Tires	348
Buying New Tires	349
Different Size Tires and Wheels	351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	351
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	353
Wheel Replacement	353
Tire Chains	354
If a Tire Goes Flat	355
Changing a Flat Tire	356
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	357
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	361
Secondary Latch System	369
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	372
Spare Tire	377
Appearance Care	378
Interior Cleaning	378
Fabric/Carpet	379
Leather	380
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	381
Care of Safety Belts	381
Weatherstrips	381
Washing Your Vehicle	382
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	382
Finish Care	383
Windshield and Wiper Blades	383
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	384
Tires	384
Sheet Metal Damage	385
Finish Damage	385
Underbody Maintenance	385
Chemical Paint Spotting	385
Vehicle Identification	386
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	386
Service Parts Identification Label	386
Electrical System	387
Add-On Electrical Equipment	387
Windshield Wiper Fuses	387
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	387
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	388
Capacities and Specifications	394
Maintenance Schedule	397
Maintenance Schedule	398
Introduction	398
Scheduled Maintenance	399
Owner Checks and Services	404
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	406
Maintenance Replacement Parts	408
Engine Drive Belt Routing	409
Maintenance Record	410
Customer Assistance Information	413
Customer Assistance and Information	414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	414
Online Owner Center	417
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	418
Customer Assistance Offices	418
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	419
Roadside Assistance Program	419
Scheduling Service Appointments	422
Courtesy Transportation Program	422
Collision Damage Repair	423
Reporting Safety Defects	426
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	426
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	427
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	427
Service Publications Ordering Information	427
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	428
Event Data Recorders	429
OnStar®	430
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	430
Radio Frequency Statement	430

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