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2004 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-75 ... System(s) ...3-44 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-57 Appearance Care ...5-95 Vehicle...
2004 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-75 ... System(s) ...3-44 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-45 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-47 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-48 Front Axle ...5-49 Bulb Replacement ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-55 Tires ...5-57 Appearance Care ...5-95 Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... trying to list everything here, we ask that you the best advice for at least 15 amps. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located in the area where you don't, it was before to unplug and store the cord as...
... trying to list everything here, we ask that you the best advice for at least 15 amps. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located in the area where you don't, it was before to unplug and store the cord as...
Owner's Manual
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... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
... air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate...
Owner's Manual
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... collected on the underbody, chassis or under water. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your brakes get your tailpipe under the hood. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you and your engine. These accumulations can be dangerous. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels...
... collected on the underbody, chassis or under water. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your brakes get your tailpipe under the hood. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you and your engine. These accumulations can be dangerous. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch (Manual...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch (Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... a hot engine. 5-10 Be careful not to you and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. You can ignite the gasoline...
... a hot engine. 5-10 Be careful not to you and others could be badly burned and your vehicle. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. You can ignite the gasoline...
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... located below the front center of the instrument panel. 2. Then, lower the hood down to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 1. Release the hood prop from its retainer. Release the secondary latch on the lower left side of the hood. 3. Remove the hood prop from about 10 to 12 inches (25 to its retainer and... put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood. 5-11 It will latch when dropped from the slot in the hood and return the prop to 30 cm) without pressing on...
... located below the front center of the instrument panel. 2. Then, lower the hood down to relieve pressure on the hood prop. 1. Release the hood prop from its retainer. Release the secondary latch on the lower left side of the hood. 3. Remove the hood prop from about 10 to 12 inches (25 to its retainer and... put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood. 5-11 It will latch when dropped from the slot in the hood and return the prop to 30 cm) without pressing on...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.8 L engine, you'll see: 2.8 L engine shown. 3.5 L engine similar 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.8 L engine, you'll see: 2.8 L engine shown. 3.5 L engine similar 5-12
Owner's Manual
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... a coolant temperature gage on page 3-32. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your warranty. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you open the hood. This is overheated, the liquids in it . Stop your engine is normal and helps cool the engine. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can be... your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from it can catch fire. Just turn it cools down. If you just open the hood.
... a coolant temperature gage on page 3-32. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on your warranty. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you open the hood. This is overheated, the liquids in it . Stop your engine is normal and helps cool the engine. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can be... your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from it can catch fire. Just turn it cools down. If you just open the hood.
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... Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If you still have...
... Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may decide not to lift the hood but to get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while you're parked. If you still have...
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If it isn't, you may have a leak at least up to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: A. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to the FULL COLD mark. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 5-30 Cooling System When you decide it cools down.
If it isn't, you may have a leak at least up to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: A. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is cold, the coolant level should be at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it 's safe to the FULL COLD mark. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 5-30 Cooling System When you decide it cools down.
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... cigarette lighter or in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help save your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Always turn off your radio and other accessories on location of the battery. {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can burn you...
... cigarette lighter or in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help save your radio! 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Always turn off your radio and other accessories on location of the battery. {CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can burn you...
Owner's Manual
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... page 5-11. 2. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer's service department. Be sure to use. Open and support the hood. Access the bulb/sockets from the engine compartment. 5-50 Headlamps Composite Headlamp System Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst...
... page 5-11. 2. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer's service department. Be sure to use. Open and support the hood. Access the bulb/sockets from the engine compartment. 5-50 Headlamps Composite Headlamp System Halogen Bulbs {CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst...
Owner's Manual
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.... Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Lubricate hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot and tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points and hinges. More frequent lubrication may be required when ... belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, body door and fuel door hinges, latches and locks (including glove box and console doors), hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have it repaired. Replace ...
.... Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Lubricate hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot and tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points and hinges. More frequent lubrication may be required when ... belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, body door and fuel door hinges, latches and locks (including glove box and console doors), hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl and any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have it repaired. Replace ...
Owner's Manual
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Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (... lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Front and Rear Axle Transfer Case Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Outer Tailgate Handle...
Usage Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (... lubricant meeting GM Specification 9986115. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Front and Rear Axle Transfer Case Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Linkage, Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Outer Tailgate Handle...
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... ...3-42 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Brake Fluid ...5-40 Checking Coolant ...5-26 Checking Engine Oil ...5-13 Checking the Fluid Level ...5-20 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-75 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-102 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top...
... ...3-42 Check Engine Light ...3-32 Checking Brake Fluid ...5-40 Checking Coolant ...5-26 Checking Engine Oil ...5-13 Checking the Fluid Level ...5-20 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-75 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-102 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Lower Anchorages and Top...
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..., Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-52 Halogen Bulbs ...5-50 Heated Seats ...1-5 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-36 Hitches ...4-65 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-7 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ...5-32 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ...5-34...
..., Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ...5-52 Halogen Bulbs ...5-50 Heated Seats ...1-5 Highbeam On Light ...3-37 Highway Hypnosis ...4-35 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-36 Hitches ...4-65 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-7 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank ...5-32 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ...5-34...