2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 35

Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off the bolt. 3. Slide the lower end fitting onto the top bolt. The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side. If you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position. Use the top position on the bracket to anchor it on the bottom bolt. 2-9 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft Alarm System If the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is open, the horn will chirp six times. Press the LOCK button again, within three seconds, and the doors will lock. Close the open door and the system will be activated. If a locked door is not opened using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar ®, the pre-alarm will go off. If the engine is not started or UNLOCK not pressed within 10 seconds, the front turn signal lamps will flash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. The system can only be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar®. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for additional information. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. If your vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. To activate the content theft-deterrent system: 1. Close all the doors. 2. Lock the doors with the RKE transmitter. The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will flash.