2016 GMC Canyon Owners Manual

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TSC feature. Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side motion of a trailer while being towed. If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC detects that sway is increasing, the vehicle brakes are selectively applied at each wheel, to help reduce excessive trailer sway. If the vehicle is equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, and the trailer has the electric actuated brake system, StabiliTrak may also apply the trailer brakes. If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak warning light will flash on the instrument cluster. Vehicle speed must be reduced. If trailer sway continues, StabiliTrak can reduce engine torque to help slow the vehicle. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 231 ii GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 254 Driving and Operating { Warning Even if the vehicle is equipped with TSC, trailer sway could result in loss of control and the vehicle could crash. If excessive trailer sway is detected, slow down to a safe speed. Check the trailer and vehicle to help correct possible causes. These could include an improperly or overloaded trailer, unrestrained cargo, improper trailer hitch configuration, excessive vehicle-trailer speed, or improperly inflated or incorrect vehicle or trailer tires. See Towing Equipment 0 251 ratings and hitch setup recommendations. for trailer ii Adding non-dealer accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications 0 257 ii Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment { Warning The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection/ Maintenance testing. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 114 A device connected to the DLC — such as an aftermarket fleet or driver-behavior tracking device — may interfere with vehicle systems. This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash. Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle’s systems. ii Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66 to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66 and Adding Equipment ii ii GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 256 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 256 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 264 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 266 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 266 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 271 Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Battery - North America . . . . . . 276 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 278 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 280 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 280 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Vehicle Care 255 Electrical System Electrical System Overload . . . 284 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 294 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 256 Vehicle Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 310 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 322 Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 323 Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Appearance Care Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 General Information For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. See Battery - North America 0 276 and Jump Starting - North America 0 324 ii ii California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Accessories and Modifications Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Damage to suspension components caused by modifying vehicle height outside of factory settings will not be covered by the warranty. Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non-GM certified parts, including control module or software modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts. GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician. Also, see Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66 ii Vehicle Care 257 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { Warning It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work. If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 366 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 66 ii ii closed by lifting up on the front edge of the hood. Repeat the process if necessary. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 258 Vehicle Care Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records 0 353 ii Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood. To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are properly installed. 2. Lower the hood to 20 cm (8 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is firmly GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Engine Compartment Overview Vehicle Care 259 2.5L L4 Engine GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 260 Vehicle Care 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant 0 269 ii 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 266 ii 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 262 ii 4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 268 ii 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 262 ii 6. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 285 ii 7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0 275 Hydraulic Clutch 0 266 Equipped). ii ii or (If 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 273 ii 9. Battery - North America 0 276 ii GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Vehicle Care 261 3.6L V6 Engine GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 262 Vehicle Care 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant 0 269 ii 2. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 266 ii 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0 268 ii 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0 262 ii 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0 262 ii 6. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 285 ii 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0 275 ii 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0 273 ii 9. Battery - North America 0 276 ii Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles, see “Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel supplement. To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section. . Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking Engine Oil” and “When to Add Engine Oil” in this section. . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System 0 264 ii . Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section. Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow for the location of ii loop. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 the engine oil dipstick. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential: 1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and allow several minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) When to Add Engine Oil 2.5L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications 0 355 ii Caution Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. ii See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine 0 259 oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Vehicle Care 263 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 ii Specification Ask for and use engine oils that meet the dexos1™ specification. Engine oils that have been approved by GM as meeting the dexos1 specification are marked with the dexos1 approved logo. See www.gmdexos.com. Caution Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 264 Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil for the 3.6L V6 engine. Use SAE 5W-20 viscosity grade engine oil for the 2.5L L4 engine. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29 °C (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used for the 3.6L V6 engine and SAE 0W-20 viscosity grade engine oil may be used for the 2.5L L4 engine. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification. See “Specification” earlier in this section. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils meeting the dexos1 specification are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products. Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. On some vehicles, when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary. See Engine Oil Messages 0 130 soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system . Change the oil as ii GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) must be reset. For vehicles without the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, an oil change is needed when the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING ii or Driver on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 122 Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 125 does not have DIC buttons, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to access this display. . If the vehicle ii 2. Press and hold the V button on the DIC, or the SET/CLR button on the turn signal lever if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%. The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset. Vehicle Care 265 If the vehicle has a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and it comes back on when the vehicle is started and/or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is near 0%, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure. Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid. Because this procedure is difficult, this should be done at your dealer. Contact your dealer for additional information or the procedure can be found in the service manual. To purchase a GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 266 Vehicle Care ii service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information 0 366 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule 0 341 the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 ii , and be sure to use ii Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 proper fluid to use. for the ii Hydraulic Clutch For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is not necessary to regularly check brake/clutch fluid unless there is a leak suspected. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. When to Check and What to Use for reservoir The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. The common brake/clutch fluid reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 location. How to Check and Add Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN (minimum) line on the front of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed. ii Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top-off the fluid level. Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line. ii Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter For intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air cleaner/ filter, see Maintenance Schedule 0 341 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before removing the engine air cleaner/ filter, make sure that the engine air cleaner/filter housing and nearby components are free of dirt and debris. Remove the engine air ii GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Vehicle Care 267 cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake the engine air cleaner/filter (away from the vehicle), to release loose dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air cleaner/filter for damage, and replace if damaged. Do not clean the engine air cleaner/filter or components with water or compressed air. To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the screws (1) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (3). 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 7. Reverse Steps 2-5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. 2.5L L4 Gas Engine Shown, 2.8L L4 Diesel Engine Similar 1. Screws 2. Electrical Connector 3. Air Duct Clamp 3.6L V6 Engine 1. Screws 2. Electrical Connector 3. Air Duct Clamp To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter: 1. Remove the screws (1) on top of the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector (2). 3. Disconnect the outlet duct by loosening the air duct clamp (3). GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 268 Vehicle Care 4. Lift the filter cover housing away from the engine air cleaner/filter housing. 5. Pull out the filter. 6. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 7. Reverse Steps 2-5 to reinstall the filter cover housing. { Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Caution If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 2.5L L4 Gas Engine Shown, 2.8L L4 Diesel Engine Similar 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 3.6L V6 Engine 1. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) { Warning An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) { Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Caution Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant mixture. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 Maintenance Schedule 0 341 The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating 0 271 What to Use and ii ii ii { Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine (Continued) Vehicle Care 269 Warning (Continued) could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/ 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: . Gives freezing protection down to −37 °C (−34 °F) outside temperature. . Gives boiling protection up to 129 °C (265 °F) engine temperature. . Protects against rust and corrosion. . Will not damage aluminum parts. . Helps keep the proper engine temperature. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 270 Vehicle Care Caution If improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 ii Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, or by pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams or, bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal requirements regarding used coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your health. Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the mark pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank { Warning You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol (Continued) Warning (Continued) and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Caution This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. { Warning Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Vehicle Care 271 5. Replace the cap tightly. Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine Overheating The vehicle has an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument cluster to warn of engine overheating. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 111 ii Caution Running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. The coolant surge tank pressure cap can be removed when the cooling system, including the surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Keep turning the cap and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose starts getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 272 Vehicle Care ii If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 361 If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment { Warning Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. (Continued) Warning (Continued) Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. . Stops after high-speed driving. Idles for long periods in traffic. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral), and let the engine idle. If the engine coolant temperature gauge is no longer in the overheat zone, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Engine Fan If the vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages, so an increase in fan noise may be heard. This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts. It is merely the cooling system functioning properly. The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages. This fan noise may also be heard when starting the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages. If the vehicle has electric cooling fan(s), the fans may be heard spinning at low speed during most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, high outside temperatures, or operation of the air conditioning system, the fans may change to high speed and an increase in fan noise may be heard. This is normal and indicates that the cooling system is functioning properly. The fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required. The electric engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been turned. off. This is normal and no service is required. Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing. Vehicle Care 273 Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 reservoir location. for ii Caution . Do not use washer fluid that contains any type of water repellent coating. This can cause the wiper blades to chatter or skip. . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. (Continued) GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 274 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water. . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Brakes Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { Warning The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Caution Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and ii evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications 0 355 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service may be required. Replacing Brake System Parts Always replace brake system parts with new, approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes may not work properly. The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed or parts are improperly installed. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Vehicle Care 275 Brake Fluid The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 the location of the reservoir. for ii Checking Brake Fluid With the vehicle in P (Park) on a level surface, the brake fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the brake fluid reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may go down: . Normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch hydraulic system. Have the brake/clutch hydraulic system fixed. With a leak, the brakes will not work well. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic system. { Warning If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic system. When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light 0 116 Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance. See Maintenance Schedule 0 341 ii ii What to Add Use only GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 350 ii { Warning The wrong or contaminated brake fluid could result in damage to the brake system. This could result in the loss of braking leading to a possible injury. Always use the proper GM approved brake fluid. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 276 Vehicle Care Caution Warning (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Immediately wash off any painted surface. Battery - North America For diesel engine vehicles, see “Battery” in the Duramax diesel supplement. The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid. Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 259 for battery location. { Warning WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead (Continued) ii compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 256 ii Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule 0 341 the lubricant. to determine when to check ii Vehicle Storage How to Check Lubricant { Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting - for tips on North America 0 324 working around a battery without getting hurt. ii Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Automatic Transfer Case 1. Drain Plug GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to 0 341 change the lubricant. ii What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and to determine what Lubricants 0 350 kind of lubricant to use. ii Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. 2. Fill Plug Electronic Shift Transfer Case 1. Drain Plug 2. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. Vehicle Care 277 How to Check Lubricant Front Axle for 2.5L Shown, Front Axle for 3.6L Similar 1. Drain Plug 2. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole, located on the front axle, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 278 Vehicle Care What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and to determine what Lubricants 0 350 kind of lubricant to use. ii Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production. They are not filled to reach a certain level. When checking the fluid level on any axle, variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume. Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two. The rear axle assembly must be supported on a flat, level surface to get a true reading. How to Check Lubricant Rear Axle for 2.5L Shown, Rear Axle for 3.6L Similar 1. Drain Plug 2. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole, located on the rear axle, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug (2) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and to determine what Lubricants 0 350 kind of lubricant to use. ii Starter Switch Check { Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer for service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service. Vehicle Care 279 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). . For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when you press the key release button. On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer if service is required. GMC Canyon Owner Manual 2016 - crc - 8/25/15 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9159361) 280 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { Warning When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. . To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. . To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 351 ii Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by (Continued) Caution (Continued) the vehicle warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield. To replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. GMC Canyon Owner Manual

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