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Vehicle Care 10-43 2.9L and 3.7L

Section	Page
2012 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	9
Door Locks	10
Tailgate	11
Windows	11
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	13
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	14
Passenger Sensing System	14
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Four-Wheel Drive	19
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	21
Cruise Control	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	22
Power Outlets	22
Performance and Maintenance	23
Traction Control System (TCS)	23
StabiliTrak® System	23
Tire Pressure Monitor	23
Engine Oil Life System	24
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	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	39
Windows	40
Manual Windows	41
Power Windows	41
Rear Windows	43
Sun Visors	43
Seats and Restraints	45
Head Restraints	46
Front Seats	47
Seat Adjustment	47
Power Seat Adjustment	47
Lumbar Adjustment	48
Reclining Seatbacks	48
Seatback Latches	50
Heated Front Seats	51
Rear Seats	52
Rear Seats (Extended Cab)	52
Rear Seats (Crew Cab)	52
Safety Belts	54
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	55
Lap-Shoulder Belt	56
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	60
Lap Belt	61
Safety Belt Extender	62
Safety System Check	62
Safety Belt Care	62
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	62
Airbag System	63
Where Are the Airbags?	65
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	68
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	68
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Airbag System Check	76
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	76
Child Restraints	77
Older Children	77
Infants and Young Children	79
Child Restraint Systems	81
Where to Put the Restraint	83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	85
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	96
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	96
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	98
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	101
Storage	105
Storage Compartments	105
Glove Box	105
Cupholders	105
Rear Storage	106
Center Console Storage	107
Instruments and Controls	109
Controls	110
Steering Wheel Adjustment	110
Horn	110
Windshield Wiper/Washer	110
Compass	111
Clock	112
Power Outlets	113
Cigarette Lighter	113
Ashtrays	114
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	114
Chime Level Adjustment	114
Instrument Cluster	115
Speedometer	116
Odometer	116
Trip Odometer	116
Tachometer	116
Fuel Gauge	116
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	117
Safety Belt Reminders	117
Airbag Readiness Light	118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	119
Charging System Light	120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	120
Brake System Warning Light	123
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	123
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	124
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	124
Tire Pressure Light	125
Engine Oil Pressure Light	125
Security Light	126
High-Beam On Light	126
Cruise Control Light	126
Information Displays	127
Driver Information Center (DIC)	127
Vehicle Messages	130
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	130
Brake System Messages	130
Door Ajar Messages	131
Engine Cooling System Messages	131
Engine Oil Messages	131
Engine Power Messages	132
Fuel System Messages	132
Lamp Messages	132
Ride Control System Messages	132
Service Vehicle Messages	133
Tire Messages	133
Transmission Messages	134
Lighting	135
Exterior Lighting	135
Exterior Lamp Controls	135
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	137
Automatic Headlamp System	137
Hazard Warning Flashers	138
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	138
Fog Lamps	139
Exterior Cargo Lamps	139
Interior Lighting	140
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	140
Dome Lamps	140
Lighting Features	141
Exit Lighting	141
Battery Load Management	141
Battery Power Protection	142
Infotainment System	143
Introduction	143
Infotainment	143
Theft-Deterrent Feature	144
Operation	144
Radio	148
AM-FM Radio	148
Satellite Radio	152
Radio Reception	154
Fixed Mast Antenna	155
Satellite Radio Antenna	155
Audio Players	155
CD Player	155
Phone	161
Bluetooth	161
Climate Controls	169
Climate Control Systems	169
Air Vents	171
Driving and Operating	173
Driving Information	174
Distracted Driving	174
Defensive Driving	175
Drunk Driving	175
Control of a Vehicle	176
Braking	176
Steering	176
Off-Road Recovery	177
Loss of Control	177
Off-Road Driving	178
Driving on Wet Roads	183
Highway Hypnosis	184
Hill and Mountain Roads	184
Winter Driving	185
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	187
Vehicle Load Limits	188
Truck-Camper Loading Information	194
Starting and Operating	194
New Vehicle Break-In	194
Ignition Positions	195
Starting the Engine	196
Engine Heater	198
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	198
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	199
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	200
Parking (Manual Transmission)	201
Parking over Things That Burn	201
Engine Exhaust	202
Running the Vehicle While Parked	202
Automatic Transmission	203
Manual Transmission	206
Drive Systems	207
Four-Wheel Drive	207
Brakes	212
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	212
Parking Brake	213
Brake Assist	214
Ride Control Systems	215
Traction Control System (TCS)	215
StabiliTrak® System	216
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	218
Cruise Control	218
Fuel	220
Recommended Fuel	221
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	221
California Fuel Requirements	221
Fuels in Foreign Countries	221
Fuel Additives	222
Filling the Tank	223
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	224
Towing	225
General Towing Information	225
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	225
Trailer Towing	229
Towing Equipment	234
Conversions and Add-Ons	236
Add-On Electrical Equipment	236
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	236
Vehicle Care	237
General Information	238
California Proposition 65 Warning	239
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	239
Accessories and Modifications	239
Vehicle Checks	240
Doing Your Own Service Work	240
Hood	241
Engine Compartment Overview	242
Engine Oil	246
Engine Oil Life System	248
Automatic Transmission Fluid	249
Manual Transmission Fluid	251
Hydraulic Clutch	253
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	253
Cooling System	254
Engine Coolant	255
Engine Overheating	259
Engine Fan	261
Power Steering Fluid	261
Washer Fluid	262
Brakes	262
Brake Fluid	264
Battery	265
Four-Wheel Drive	266
Front Axle	266
Rear Axle	267
Starter Switch Check	267
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	268
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	268
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	268
Wiper Blade Replacement	269
Headlamp Aiming	270
Bulb Replacement	271
Halogen Bulbs	271
Headlamps	271
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	272
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	272
License Plate Lamp	273
Replacement Bulbs	273
Electrical System	274
Electrical System Overload	274
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	274
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	275
Wheels and Tires	281
Tires	281
Tire Sidewall Labeling	282
Tire Designations	284
Tire Terminology and Definitions	284
Tire Pressure	287
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	288
Tire Pressure Monitor System	289
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	290
Tire Inspection	293
Tire Rotation	294
When It Is Time for New Tires	295
Buying New Tires	296
Different Size Tires and Wheels	297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	297
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	299
Wheel Replacement	299
Tire Chains	300
If a Tire Goes Flat	301
Tire Changing	302
Secondary Latch System	313
Compact Spare Tire	316
Full-Size Spare Tire	316
Jump Starting	317
Towing	321
Towing the Vehicle	321
Recreational Vehicle Towing	321
Appearance Care	327
Exterior Care	327
Interior Care	329
Floor Mats	332
Service and Maintenance	333
General Information	333
Maintenance Schedule	335
Special Application Services	340
Additional Maintenance and Care	340
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	343
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	343
Maintenance Replacement Parts	345
Maintenance Records	347
Technical Data	351
Vehicle Identification	351
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	351
Service Parts Identification Label	351
Vehicle Data	352
Capacities and Specifications	352
Engine Drive Belt Routing	354
Customer Information	355
Customer Information	355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	357
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	358
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	359
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	360
Online Owner Center	360
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	361
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	361
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	363
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	366
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	367
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	368
Service Publications Ordering Information	370
Reporting Safety Defects	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	372
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	373
Event Data Recorders	373
OnStar®	374
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	374
Radio Frequency Statement	374
Index	375
Index_A	375
Index_B	376
Index_C	376
Index_D	377
Index_E	378
Index_F	378
Index_G	379
Index_H	379
Index_I	380
Index_J	380
Index_K	380
Index_L	380
Index_M	381
Index_N	381
Index_O	381
Index_P	382
Index_R	382
Index_S	383
Index_T	384
Index_U	385
Index_V	386

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