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FeatUreS anD tHeir beneFitS
diReCtioNs & CoNNeCtioNs
diReCtioNs & CoNNeCtioNs plAN
means finding and focusing on the information that means the most to you. to
put this capability at your fingertips, all Canyon models feature a 6-month trial
subscription to the onStar Directions & Connections Plan, standard.
hANds-fRee CAlliNG with VoiCe-ACtiVAted diAliNG onStar Hands-
Free Calling is an available cellular service built into your Canyon. Just push
a button, call out the number and you're free to keep your eyes on the road.
it's reliable, because it's specially designed for better connectivity and fewer
dropped calls in areas with limited cellular reception.
tuRN-by-tuRN NAViGAtioN Drive with more confidence and certainty.
onStar turn-by-turn navigation is built into your Canyon. it's simple—all you
have to do is push one button and ask the onStar advisor to download directions
to your Canyon. turn-by-turn is also smart, because an automated voice calls
out every turn, as you need it.
oNstAR eNAV with GooGle™ MAps ANd oNstAR eNAV with
MApQuest.CoM™ Want to get a head start on a trip? Start by checking
out your destination on Google Maps or mapquest.com. With onStar
enav, just click the "Send" link on the Web site, and it will be sent to your
vehicle. When you're ready to head out, simply retrieve the destination
and directions will be downloaded to your vehicle based on your location.

VehiCle seCuRity

AutoMAtiC CRAsh RespoNse if your Canyon is in a crash, built-in sensors
can automatically send an alert to onStar. an onStar advisor is immediately
connected to your vehicle to help you. even if you aren't capable of
responding, the advisor can use GPS technology to locate you and request
that emergency help be sent right away.
CRisis Assist During severe weather or other natural disasters, onStar can
offer assistance and help you navigate your way to safety. Just push the red
onStar emergency button and our specially trained Crisis assist team moves
quickly to help you. onStar can pinpoint your location and provide up-to-date
information from public safety authorities, request that help be sent to you or
even contact family members or loved ones.
eMeRGeNCy seRViCes liNk if someone in your Canyon needs emergency
help, the onStar emergency button gives you a priority connection to a
specially trained advisor at any time, day or night. onStar uses GPS technology
to pinpoint your location and can request police, fire or medical support be
sent right away. the advisor can also stay with you until help arrives.
stoleN VehiCle AssistANCe if your Canyon is ever stolen, onStar can
help to locate it after verification with law enforcement. onStar can use built-
in GPS technology to help locate it, prevent it from restarting with remote
ignition block or, if the vehicle is in use, engage the Stolen vehicle Slowdown
technology to help police recover it quickly and safely.
dRiVeR CoNfideNCe
RoAdside AssistANCe
if the unexpected happens on the road —you're
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stranded, run out of gas or have a flat tire—one push of the onStar button can
immediately connect you to an advisor, ready to help any hour of the day or
night. onStar can use GPS technology to pinpoint your location and connect
you to a service provider. no guessing about where you are or what to do.
ReMote dooR uNloCk it's happened to everyone. but there is an easy
solution. if you get locked out of your Canyon, onStar can help. after verifying
your account, an onStar advisor can send a remote signal to your Canyon that
usually unlocks the doors within minutes.
ReMote hoRN ANd liGhts Say you're in a large parking area and you just
can't remember where you parked. Just call the toll-free number and onStar
can send a remote signal to flash your lights and sound your horn to help you
locate your Canyon.
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Success in today's fast-moving world
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AiR bAGs
duAl-stAGe fRoNtAl / pAsseNGeR seNsiNG systeM
reduce the risk of injury to passengers, the dual-stage frontal air
bags in Canyon have sensors that gauge the severity of a crash,
then determine whether to employ one or two levels of inflation.
Canyon also features a Passenger Sensing System for the outboard
front passenger that automatically turns off the air bag in the event
of an impending collision, depending on the weight and position
of the occupant.
heAd CuRtAiN side-iMpACt
a protective curtain for outboard passengers and can be activated by either
rollover sensors or side-impact sensors.
dAytiMe RuNNiNG lAMps Let other drivers know where you are. by running
the low-beam lamps in daytime, you can gain recognition by other drivers
from a greater distance, giving you an extra margin of security.
lAtCh Child seAt ANChoRiNG systeM
install a child seat. LatCH stands for lower Anchors and top tethers for
Children. it means that a LatCH-equipped child seat will install to specially
designed retainer hooks in your Canyon. LatCH also enables a child seat
top tether strap to be attached that helps limit movement in a forward crash
to help reduce the chance of injury.
ReiNfoRCed steel sAfety CAGe desiGN Canyon's strength is
engineered from the ground up. it begins with a traditional body-on-frame
design that provides a rigid backbone that helps to absorb impacts.
its body structure is designed to help maintain the integrity of the passenger
compartment in the event of a collision.
tiRe pRessuRe MoNitoRiNG systeM
important to your comfort, vehicle control and economy. this system
uses tiny sensors inside the wheel to "broadcast" tire pressure to your
vehicle, which alerts you to their status and inflation level through the
Driver information Center. if you subscribe to onStar vehicle Diagnostics,
this information is part of their monthly e-mail update.
onStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. visit onstar.com for coverage maps, details and
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system limitations. Services vary with conditions.
door locks.
air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the air bag when it deploys.
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be sure every occupant is properly restrained. always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age
and size. even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in
a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat
of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more
safety information.
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not available on regular Cab models.
to help
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these air bags unfurl from the roof rail like
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Make it easier to properly
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Properly inflated tires are
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roadside service provided by Cross Country.
requires power
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Does not monitor spare tire.

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