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INDEX Towing Driving Characteristics ...9-59 Equipment ...9-69 General Information ...9-59 Recreational Vehicle ...10-94 Trailer ...9-64 Vehicle ...10-93 Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-48 Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak® Light ...5-18 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...9-51 Trailer Towing ...9-64 Transfer Case ...9-42 Transmission Automatic ...9-37 Fluid, Automatic ...10-15 Fluid, Manual ...10-17 Messages ...5-28 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...13-11 Trip Odometer ...5-9 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...9-28 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...6-4 Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-39 i-11 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...10-68 Up-Shift Light ...5-18 Using this Manual ...iv Vehicle (cont.) Messages ...5-24 Security ...2-9 Towing ...10-93 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-56 Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label ...12-1 Ventilation, Air ...8-3 Visors ...2-17 W Warning Brake System Light ...5-17 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-6 Warnings ...iv Cautions and Danger ...iv Hazard Flashers ...6-3 Washer Fluid ...10-27 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-22

Section	Page
2011 GMC Canyon Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Door Locks	10
Tailgate	11
Windows	11
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	13
Head Restraint Adjustment	13
Safety Belts	14
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	14
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	17
Climate Controls	18
Four-Wheel Drive	19
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	21
Cruise Control	21
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Power Outlets	22
Performance and Maintenance	22
Traction Control System (TCS)	22
StabiliTrak® System	23
Tire Pressure Monitor	23
Engine Oil Life System	23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	24
Roadside Assistance Program	24
OnStar®	25
Keys, Doors and Windows	27
Keys and Locks	28
Keys	28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	29
Door Locks	30
Power Door Locks	31
Automatic Door Locks	31
Lockout Protection	32
Safety Locks (Crew Cab)	32
Doors	33
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	33
Tailgate	33
Vehicle Security	35
Anti-Theft Alarm System	35
Immobilizer	36
Immobilizer Operation (PASS-Key III+ Canada Only)	36
Immobilizer Operation (Passlock U.S. Only)	38
Exterior Mirrors	38
Convex Mirrors	38
Manual Mirrors	38
Power Mirrors	39
Interior Mirrors	39
Manual Rearview Mirror	39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	40
Windows	41
Manual Windows	41
Power Windows	42
Rear Windows	43
Sun Visors	43
Seats and Restraints	45
Head Restraints	46
Front Seats	47
Seat Adjustment	47
Power Seat Adjustment	48
Lumbar Adjustment	48
Reclining Seatbacks	49
Seatback Latches	51
Heated Front Seats	52
Rear Seats	53
Rear Seats (Extended Cab)	53
Rear Seats (Crew Cab)	54
Safety Belts	56
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	59
Lap-Shoulder Belt	65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	69
Lap Belt	69
Safety Belt Extender	70
Safety System Check	70
Safety Belt Care	71
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	71
Airbag System	72
Where Are the Airbags?	74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	76
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	77
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	77
Passenger Sensing System	78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	83
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Airbag System Check	85
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	85
Child Restraints	86
Older Children	86
Infants and Young Children	88
Child Restraint Systems	90
Where to Put the Restraint	92
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	94
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	104
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	106
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	107
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Glove Box	111
Cupholders	111
Rear Storage	112
Center Console Storage	113
Instruments and Controls	115
Controls	116
Steering Wheel Adjustment	116
Horn	116
Windshield Wiper/Washer	116
Compass	117
Clock	118
Power Outlets	119
Cigarette Lighter	120
Ashtrays	120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	120
Chime Level Adjustment	121
Instrument Cluster	122
Speedometer	123
Odometer	123
Trip Odometer	123
Tachometer	123
Fuel Gauge	124
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	124
Safety Belt Reminders	125
Airbag Readiness Light	126
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	126
Charging System Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	128
Brake System Warning Light	131
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	131
Up-Shift Light	132
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	132
Tire Pressure Light	133
Engine Oil Pressure Light	134
Security Light	134
High-Beam On Light	134
Cruise Control Light	135
Information Displays	135
Driver Information Center (DIC)	135
Vehicle Messages	138
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	138
Brake System Messages	139
Door Ajar Messages	139
Engine Cooling System Messages	140
Engine Oil Messages	140
Engine Power Messages	140
Fuel System Messages	141
Lamp Messages	141
Ride Control System Messages	141
Service Vehicle Messages	142
Tire Messages	142
Transmission Messages	142
Lighting	143
Exterior Lighting	143
Exterior Lamp Controls	143
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	144
Flash-to-Pass	144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	144
Automatic Headlamp System	145
Hazard Warning Flashers	145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	146
Fog Lamps	146
Exterior Cargo Lamps	147
Interior Lighting	147
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	147
Dome Lamps	148
Lighting Features	148
Exit Lighting	148
Battery Load Management	148
Battery Power Protection	149
Infotainment System	151
Introduction	151
Theft-Deterrent Feature	152
Operation	153
Radio	157
AM-FM Radio	157
Satellite Radio	161
Radio Reception	163
Fixed Mast Antenna	164
Satellite Radio Antenna	164
Audio Players	164
CD Player	164
Phone	171
Bluetooth	171
Climate Controls	179
Climate Control Systems	179
Air Vents	181
Driving and Operating	183
Driving Information	184
Defensive Driving	184
Drunk Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	185
Braking	185
Steering	186
Off-Road Recovery	187
Loss of Control	188
Off-Road Driving	189
Driving on Wet Roads	199
Highway Hypnosis	200
Hill and Mountain Roads	200
Winter Driving	201
If the Vehicle is Stuck	203
Vehicle Load Limits	204
Truck-Camper Loading Information	210
Starting and Operating	210
New Vehicle Break-In	210
Ignition Positions	211
Starting the Engine	212
Engine Heater	214
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	215
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	215
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	216
Parking (Manual Transmission)	217
Parking Over Things That Burn	217
Engine Exhaust	218
Running the Vehicle While Parked	218
Automatic Transmission	219
Manual Transmission	222
Drive Systems	224
Four-Wheel Drive	224
Brakes	228
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	228
Parking Brake	229
Brake Assist	230
Ride Control Systems	230
Traction Control System (TCS)	230
StabiliTrak® System	232
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	233
Cruise Control	234
Fuel	236
Recommended Fuel	237
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	237
California Fuel Requirements	237
Fuels in Foreign Countries	237
Fuel Additives	238
Filling the Tank	239
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	240
Towing	241
General Towing Information	241
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	241
Trailer Towing	246
Towing Equipment	251
Conversions and Add-Ons	252
Add-On Electrical Equipment	252
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	252
Vehicle Care	253
General Information	254
California Proposition 65 Warning	255
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	255
Accessories and Modifications	255
Vehicle Checks	256
Doing Your Own Service Work	256
Hood	257
Engine Compartment Overview	258
Engine Oil	262
Engine Oil Life System	266
Automatic Transmission Fluid	267
Manual Transmission Fluid	269
Hydraulic Clutch	270
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	271
Cooling System	272
Engine Coolant	273
Engine Overheating	276
Engine Fan	278
Power Steering Fluid	278
Washer Fluid	279
Brakes	280
Brake Fluid	281
Battery	283
Four-Wheel Drive	283
Front Axle	284
Rear Axle	285
Starter Switch Check	285
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	286
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	286
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	287
Wiper Blade Replacement	287
Headlamp Aiming	289
Bulb Replacement	289
Halogen Bulbs	289
Headlamps	290
Front Turn Signal, Parking, and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	290
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	291
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	292
License Plate Lamp	293
Replacement Bulbs	293
Electrical System	294
Electrical System Overload	294
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	295
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	295
Wheels and Tires	302
Tires	302
Tire Sidewall Labeling	302
Tire Designations	305
Tire Terminology and Definitions	305
Tire Pressure	308
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	310
Tire Pressure Monitor System	311
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	312
Tire Inspection	315
Tire Rotation	315
When It Is Time for New Tires	317
Buying New Tires	317
Different Size Tires and Wheels	319
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	320
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	321
Wheel Replacement	322
Tire Chains	323
If a Tire Goes Flat	324
Tire Changing	326
Secondary Latch System	337
Compact Spare Tire	340
Full-Size Spare Tire	341
Jump Starting	342
Towing	345
Towing the Vehicle	345
Recreational Vehicle Towing	346
Appearance Care	351
Exterior Care	351
Interior Care	355
Floor Mats	358
Service and Maintenance	359
General Information	359
Scheduled Maintenance	360
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	364
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	364
Maintenance Replacement Parts	367
Maintenance Records	368
Technical Data	371
Vehicle Identification	371
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	371
Service Parts Identification Label	371
Vehicle Data	372
Capacities and Specifications	372
Engine Drive Belt Routing	374
Customer Information	375
Customer Information	375
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	375
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	377
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	379
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	380
Online Owner Center	380
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	381
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	382
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	384
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	384
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	385
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	386
Service Publications Ordering Information	389
Reporting Safety Defects	390
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	390
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	390
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	391
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	391
Event Data Recorders	391
OnStar®	392
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	393
Radio Frequency Statement	393
Index	395
Index_A	395
Index_B	395
Index_C	396
Index_D	397
Index_E	397
Index_F	398
Index_G	399
Index_H	399
Index_I	399
Index_J	399
Index_K	400
Index_L	400
Index_M	400
Index_N	401
Index_O	401
Index_P	401
Index_R	402
Index_S	403
Index_T	404
Index_U	405
Index_V	405

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