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DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Child Comfort Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Child Restraints (LATCH)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

OnStar

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COMFORT

Power Seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual/Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio Antenna  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CONVENIENCE

Headlamp Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Automatic Headlamp System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Fog Lamps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cargo Lamps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rear Seat Folding Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Flexible, Locking Tailgate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cargo Tie-Downs and Bed Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Two-Tier Loading and Optional Bed Extender  . .16

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Starting Your Engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Automatic Locking Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Four-Wheel-Drive System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Traction Control System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tire Pressure Monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a GMC Canyon. Please read this information and your Owner Manual

to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features

described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

Canyon 07 A  4/26/06  9:02 AM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for 2007 Canyon

Page 1: ...13 Fog Lamps 13 Cargo Lamps 14 Dome Lamp Override 14 Rear Seat Folding Operation 14 Flexible Locking Tailgate 15 Cargo Tie Downs and Bed Rails 16 Two Tier Loading and Optional Bed Extender 16 PERFORMA...

Page 2: ...el Cluster D Hazard Warning Flasher Button E Passenger Side Air Bag F Exterior Lamp Controls G Parking Brake Release H Horn I Traction Control Button or Four Wheel Drive Buttons J Audio System K Cigar...

Page 3: ...dometer 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual Instrument Panel Cluster A D B C Note The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It...

Page 4: ...system after an oil change Reset the oil life system Press and hold the control stem for more than two seconds while OIL LIFE is displayed When completed the system will reset and a beep will sound Se...

Page 5: ...ction 3 of your Owner Manual Note To ensure your own safety and to protect your vehicle warranty it s impor tant not to ignore the preceding warn ings Acknowledge each one and attend to them at your e...

Page 6: ...lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Section 1 of your Owner Manual Make sure the belt crosses the passen...

Page 7: ...sert your ignition key into the lock On the driver s side rear door turn the key clockwise to engage the rear door security lock turn it counter clockwise on the opposite side rear door Close the door...

Page 8: ...The content theft deterrent system is armed when you lock the doors with the RKE transmitter and all the doors are closed If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed with a door open the hor...

Page 9: ...umbar control knob is located on the outboard side of the driv er s seat Turn the knob counterclock wise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support The power lumbar control sw...

Page 10: ...nstead of the frequency Most RDS stations broadcast their station name time of day and a Program Type PTY ENTERTAINMENT Audio Systems AM FM Stereo if equipped Set the clock on the AM FM stereo radio P...

Page 11: ...cement is available If a CD is playing the announcement will override it ALERT announcements cannot be turned off but are also not affected by tests of the Emergency Broadcast System MP3 Capability if...

Page 12: ...rn See Section 3 of your Owner Manual When more than one disc is loaded a number for each disc is displayed To load more than one but fewer than six discs press the LOAD button again after loading the...

Page 13: ...mp System may temporarily switch the headlamps and interior light system including the radio display to the nighttime mode This occurs when encountering darker condi tions such as under a bridge or ov...

Page 14: ...or latches do not damage the safety belt or cause the belt buckle to rattle fold and store the belt between the seat cushion and seatback using the Velcro attach ments provided on the lower portion o...

Page 15: ...r Manual A Flexible Locking Tailgate The tailgate features a flexible design that allows it to be positioned fully up fully down partially lowered or to be removed entirely Partially lower the tailgat...

Page 16: ...ng four 2x6 wooden planks across the width of the pickup box Insert the planks into the pickup box depressions above right allowing for at least a 3 4 inch 2 cm bearing surface on each side of the pla...

Page 17: ...he vehicle or drive at 3 mph 5 km h or slower with the transmis sion in Neutral automatic transmis sion or the clutch pedal depressed manual transmission The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is...

Page 18: ...Section 2 of your Owner Manual Shift from 4LO to 2HI or 4HI Stop the vehicle or drive at 3 mph 5 km h or slower with the transmis sion in Neutral automatic transmis sion or the clutch pedal depressed...

Page 19: ...cle s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instru ment panel The low tire pressure warn ing light will remain on until you correct the tire pressure A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE m...

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