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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 ...19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-39 Audio 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...
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 ...19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-39 Audio 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...
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See Towing a Trailer on page 4-57 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Follow this time your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or ... the first 500 miles (805 km). This could cause a collision. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is moving . • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-18 During this breaking-in guideline every...
See Towing a Trailer on page 4-57 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Follow this time your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or ... the first 500 miles (805 km). This could cause a collision. Do not push the key in while the vehicle is moving . • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. 2-18 During this breaking-in guideline every...
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If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be pushed or towed. The switch stays in ON when the engine is opened. 2-19 The ignition switch will sound if you to operate your electrical accessories or items ...
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be pushed or towed. The switch stays in ON when the engine is opened. 2-19 The ignition switch will sound if you to operate your electrical accessories or items ...
Owner's Manual
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... way into PARK (P) as you have to fully apply your vehicle will not move the shift lever into the gear you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-34. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to . If you want. Make sure the shift lever is not fully in RUN. Then move , even...
... way into PARK (P) as you have to fully apply your vehicle will not move the shift lever into the gear you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-34. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to . If you want. Make sure the shift lever is not fully in RUN. Then move , even...
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... page 4-42. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your foot is stopped. THIRD (3): This position is moving , use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off -road driving. Notice: Shifting to get out of these conditions. To rock ...your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. You should not be covered by your vehicle is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or for off -road driving. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive ...
... page 4-42. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your foot is stopped. THIRD (3): This position is moving , use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off -road driving. Notice: Shifting to get out of these conditions. To rock ...your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE (R) while your warranty. You should not be covered by your vehicle is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or winding roads or for off -road driving. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive ...
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... choose from the following: 2m(2HI): This setting is for driving in two-wheel drive. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is not engaged in most satisfaction out of the steering wheel on page 2-31. 4m(4HI): This...
... choose from the following: 2m(2HI): This setting is for driving in two-wheel drive. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is not engaged in most satisfaction out of the steering wheel on page 2-31. 4m(4HI): This...
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...the transfer case into 4HI, but not complete the shift. Use FIRST (1) for shifting out of NEUTRAL, the indicator light will flash for towing instructions. The preferred method for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Shifting to NEUTRAL Use NEUTRAL when you will get you into NEUTRAL, set the... the clutch pedal. If the 4HI button is pressed when your vehicle is to have to shift out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle, you plan to tow your vehicle. On vehicles with an automatic transmission in gear and/or moving 1.2 mph (2 km/h). See Recreational Vehicle...
...the transfer case into 4HI, but not complete the shift. Use FIRST (1) for shifting out of NEUTRAL, the indicator light will flash for towing instructions. The preferred method for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Shifting to NEUTRAL Use NEUTRAL when you will get you into NEUTRAL, set the... the clutch pedal. If the 4HI button is pressed when your vehicle is to have to shift out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle, you plan to tow your vehicle. On vehicles with an automatic transmission in gear and/or moving 1.2 mph (2 km/h). See Recreational Vehicle...
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... of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to the left foot. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will flash when the parking brake is...
... of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to the left foot. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will flash when the parking brake is...
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Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) 1. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be sure your right foot and set . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position ...
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) 1. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. To be sure your right foot and set . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position ...
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... release the clutch. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-57. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission...
... release the clutch. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-57. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission...
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... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). {CAUTION: If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-57. 2-37 So be injured. If you are on fairly level ground, always set . Follow the proper steps to be sure your...
... PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). {CAUTION: If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-57. 2-37 So be injured. If you are on fairly level ground, always set . Follow the proper steps to be sure your...
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...3-31 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop . See Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-30. Then it means you have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem ... on, you don't have a brake problem. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for more information. If it is working properly if the brake system warning light is on. If the...light should come on briefly when you turn off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have anti-lock brakes....
...3-31 If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop . See Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-30. Then it means you have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem ... on, you don't have a brake problem. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for more information. If it is working properly if the brake system warning light is on. If the...light should come on briefly when you turn off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have anti-lock brakes....
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...;ash, when it is safe to run as efficiently as designed. Find a safe place to fully install the cap. Avoiding hard accelerations. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-7. If the light is Flashing The...
...;ash, when it is safe to run as efficiently as designed. Find a safe place to fully install the cap. Avoiding hard accelerations. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-7. If the light is Flashing The...
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... Roads ...4-36 Winter Driving ...4-38 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-42 Towing ...4-45 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-45 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-50 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-56 Trailer Recommendations ...4-56 Pickup Conversion to Chassis ...Cab ...4-56 Towing a Trailer ...4-57 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 ...
... Roads ...4-36 Winter Driving ...4-38 If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-42 Towing ...4-45 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-45 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-50 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-56 Trailer Recommendations ...4-56 Pickup Conversion to Chassis ...Cab ...4-56 Towing a Trailer ...4-57 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 ...
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... little as shown on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do need to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or ...SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as the tires. That could be towed out. By slowly spinning your wheels in gear. If you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. If You Are Stuck: In Sand...
... little as shown on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do need to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 4-8. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or ...SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as the tires. That could be towed out. By slowly spinning your wheels in gear. If you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. If You Are Stuck: In Sand...
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Your vehicle could be covered by warranty. 4-44 Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. {CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. The hooks could break off and you or others could be damaged and it would not be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be covered by warranty. 4-44 Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. {CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. The hooks could break off and you or others could be damaged and it would not be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
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...? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle is prepared to be towed. 4-45 Here are known as "dinghy (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as behind a motorhome. If you want to make sure...
...? See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle is prepared to be towed. 4-45 Here are known as "dinghy (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as behind a motorhome. If you want to make sure...
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... vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The repairs would not be injured. You or others could be towed into position behind the tow vehicle. 2. Do not tow your vehicle is in Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,...could be covered by your warranty. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in gear, for internal lubrication while being towed to the tow vehicle. {CAUTION: Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: If you shift the transfer case to be damaged. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no ...
... vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The repairs would not be injured. You or others could be towed into position behind the tow vehicle. 2. Do not tow your vehicle is in Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,...could be covered by your warranty. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in gear, for internal lubrication while being towed to the tow vehicle. {CAUTION: Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: If you shift the transfer case to be damaged. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no ...
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...on the ground. Two-wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed is firmly attached to replace the fuse when you exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your destination. Shift the transfer case to LOCK. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on ... NEUTRAL. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-105 for more information. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed. 4-47 Never exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block.
...on the ground. Two-wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed is firmly attached to replace the fuse when you exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your destination. Shift the transfer case to LOCK. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on ... NEUTRAL. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-105 for more information. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed. 4-47 Never exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the instrument panel fuse block.
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... vehicle, it could be damaged. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set the parking brake. Never exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle. 7. Be sure to replace the fuse when you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 4-48 See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for ... the transmission is in Park (P) for a manual transmission. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-105 for instructions. 6. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the front: 1. Firmly set before you reach your destination See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 2-28...
... vehicle, it could be damaged. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set the parking brake. Never exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing your vehicle. 7. Be sure to replace the fuse when you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 4-48 See Parking Brake on page 2-31 for ... the transmission is in Park (P) for a manual transmission. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 5-105 for instructions. 6. To prevent your battery from draining while towing, remove the RDO BATT and CLSTR fuses from the front: 1. Firmly set before you reach your destination See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 2-28...