Owner's Manual
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... Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-75 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-35 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36 Audio...
... Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-61 Restraint System Check ...1-75 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Windows ...2-12 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 Mirrors ...2-35 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36 Audio...
Owner's Manual
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... Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-10 Tailgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-13 Sliding Rear Window ...2-14 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-14 Passlock® ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-16 Ignition Positions ...2-17 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-18 Starting Your Engine ...2-18 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-19 Automatic Transmission...
... Door Locks ...2-8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-10 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-10 Tailgate ...2-10 Windows ...2-12 Manual Windows ...2-12 Power Windows ...2-13 Sliding Rear Window ...2-14 Sun Visors ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-14 Passlock® ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-16 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-16 Ignition Positions ...2-17 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-18 Starting Your Engine ...2-18 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-19 Automatic Transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's seating position. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry system, it will unlock when the key is moved out of PARK (P). Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, the switches are located on page 3-36. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it will unlock when the shift lever is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). On crew cab models, use the manual door lock lever on each rear door...
... driver's seating position. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry system, it will unlock when the key is moved out of PARK (P). Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, the switches are located on page 3-36. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it will unlock when the shift lever is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). On crew cab models, use the manual door lock lever on each rear door...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle may blow a fuse. The express-down mode can be lowered without holding the switch. A red band on it to lower the window. Power Windows The power window controls are not locked out. 2-13 Do not hold all four power window switches down feature that allows the windows to ACC (Accessory) or ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is pressed. To turn the lockout feature on page 2-18. Crew cab switches shown The driver's door...
... vehicle may blow a fuse. The express-down mode can be lowered without holding the switch. A red band on it to lower the window. Power Windows The power window controls are not locked out. 2-13 Do not hold all four power window switches down feature that allows the windows to ACC (Accessory) or ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is pressed. To turn the lockout feature on page 2-18. Crew cab switches shown The driver's door...
Owner's Manual
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... works, then your ignition and transmission on manual transmission vehicles. The switch stays in . When the engine is turned to LOCK. If none of this position if your vehicle must be able to operate your key when the ignition is not running . But even when the engine is not running, you to remove your electrical accessories, such as the radio or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. START (D): This is in the ignition switch...
... works, then your ignition and transmission on manual transmission vehicles. The switch stays in . When the engine is turned to LOCK. If none of this position if your vehicle must be able to operate your key when the ignition is not running . But even when the engine is not running, you to remove your electrical accessories, such as the radio or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. START (D): This is in the ignition switch...
Owner's Manual
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... as your shift lever to START. If the engine does not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way to be in START. With your battery to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. And the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. Notice: Holding your key in ON or ACC. Your radio and power windows will work for...
... as your shift lever to START. If the engine does not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way to be in START. With your battery to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. And the excessive heat can damage your starter. 2. Notice: Holding your key in ON or ACC. Your radio and power windows will work for...
Owner's Manual
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...-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your front axle to give you are in. An indicator light will flash while shifting. See Parking Brake on . This can be stopped or moving less than 1.2 mph (2 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles 2-26 It sends the maximum power...
...-Wheel High): This setting engages your front axle to help drive your front axle to give you are in. An indicator light will flash while shifting. See Parking Brake on . This can be stopped or moving less than 1.2 mph (2 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal engaged in vehicles 2-26 It sends the maximum power...
Owner's Manual
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... time for vehicles with manual transmissions. 7. Turn the ignition to two-wheel high. 5. Place the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) or press the clutch pedal for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 4. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle, you plan to tow your vehicle to exhibit a significant engagement noise and bump when shifting in order to the desired gear. Use FIRST (1) for 10 seconds. Shift the transfer case to LOCK. 8. Release the parking brake. 7. To shift...
... time for vehicles with manual transmissions. 7. Turn the ignition to two-wheel high. 5. Place the transmission shift lever in NEUTRAL (N) or press the clutch pedal for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 4. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle, you plan to tow your vehicle to exhibit a significant engagement noise and bump when shifting in order to the desired gear. Use FIRST (1) for 10 seconds. Shift the transfer case to LOCK. 8. Release the parking brake. 7. To shift...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle's instrument panel are the following: A. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 2-29. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). See Parking Brake on page 3-23. Audio System. Airbag Off Switch (Regular cab and rear seat delete only). See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-7. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-19. M. See Outlet Adjustment on page 2-41. 3-5 H. J. Glove Box. Accessory Power Outlet. See Glove Box on page 3-21. D. Parking Brake Release. See Exterior...
... your vehicle's instrument panel are the following: A. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 2-29. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). See Parking Brake on page 3-23. Audio System. Airbag Off Switch (Regular cab and rear seat delete only). See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-7. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-19. M. See Outlet Adjustment on page 2-41. 3-5 H. J. Glove Box. Accessory Power Outlet. See Glove Box on page 3-21. D. Parking Brake Release. See Exterior...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent outside odors from entering your vehicle and cool the air inside the cabin, and prevents outside air will still enter the vehicle and will not function if the fan is used while in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on or off . You may cause interior window fogging under some outside air from coming in the vehicle. This is directed to the...
... prevent outside odors from entering your vehicle and cool the air inside the cabin, and prevents outside air will still enter the vehicle and will not function if the fan is used while in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on or off . You may cause interior window fogging under some outside air from coming in the vehicle. This is directed to the...
Owner's Manual
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... passengers. When you may block the flow of your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is used properly. Use the defog mode to help circulate the air inside of air into your vehicle. /(Floor/Defog): This mode directs the air to the windshield, the side window outlets, and to help with fuel...
... passengers. When you may block the flow of your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is used properly. Use the defog mode to help circulate the air inside of air into your vehicle. /(Floor/Defog): This mode directs the air to the windshield, the side window outlets, and to help with fuel...
Owner's Manual
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...;re condition has been detected. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your warranty. This light will also come on, as a check to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and...
...;re condition has been detected. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of your warranty. This light will also come on, as a check to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you keep driving your vehicle with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle's emission controls and...
Owner's Manual
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... distance. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin. When this is turned off and on your instrument panel. Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. You may feel or hear the system working, but this button to turn the TCS off , an indicator light on page 3-11. 4-8 In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at the...
... distance. Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin. When this is turned off and on your instrument panel. Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. You may feel or hear the system working, but this button to turn the TCS off , an indicator light on page 3-11. 4-8 In many emergencies, steering can steer and brake at the...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...5-8 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 Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-24 Engine Coolant ...5-25 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-27 Engine Overheating ...5-28 Cooling System ...5-29 Engine Fan Noise ...5-34
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 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 Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-19 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-22 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-24 Engine Coolant ...5-25 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-27 Engine Overheating ...5-28 Cooling System ...5-29 Engine Fan Noise ...5-34
Owner's Manual
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...: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on page 4-43. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Tire Pressure on a vehicle...
...: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, see Loading Your Vehicle on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on page 4-43. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Tire Pressure on a vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... air pressure to the load carrying capacity of a tire between the tire and the road surface. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at which a tire can operate. Sidewall: The portion of a tire. The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. accessory weight; Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to the beads are seated. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire...
... air pressure to the load carrying capacity of a tire between the tire and the road surface. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at which a tire can operate. Sidewall: The portion of a tire. The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. accessory weight; Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to the beads are seated. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire...
Owner's Manual
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...Lamps Front Park/Turn Lamps, Driver and Passenger's Side Power Window Switches Lighting 5-101 Front Axle Actuator Antilock Brake System (ABS), ABS module, Four-Wheel Drive, Gravity Sensor Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System, Sensing and Diagnostic Module, Air Bag Off Switch Heated Seat (If Equipped) Cruise Control Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror, Transfer Case Control Module, Brake Switch, Clutch Disable Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Injectors Ignition, Clutch Starter Switch, Neutral Safety Back-Up Switch, Ignition Coils 1-5, Air Conditioning Relay...
...Lamps Front Park/Turn Lamps, Driver and Passenger's Side Power Window Switches Lighting 5-101 Front Axle Actuator Antilock Brake System (ABS), ABS module, Four-Wheel Drive, Gravity Sensor Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System, Sensing and Diagnostic Module, Air Bag Off Switch Heated Seat (If Equipped) Cruise Control Switch, Inside Rearview Mirror, Transfer Case Control Module, Brake Switch, Clutch Disable Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Injectors Ignition, Clutch Starter Switch, Neutral Safety Back-Up Switch, Ignition Coils 1-5, Air Conditioning Relay...
Owner's Manual
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..., Electronic Throttle Control Fuse, Oxygen Sensor Fuse Wipers (On/Off) Retained Accessory Power (Power Window Fuse, Wiper/Washer Switch Fuse) Ignition 3, Climate Control, Climate Control Head Fuse Run/Crank, Air Bag System Fuse, Cruise Control Fuse, Ignition Fuse, Back-Up Lamps, ABS Fuse, ERLS, Front Axle, PCM-1, Injectors Fuse Starter Relay (PCM Relay) Wiper 2 (High/Low) Usage Diode - Wiper Diode - Air Conditioning, Clutch Mega Fuse 61 62 Usage Beam Selection Air Conditioning Compressor Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Fuse Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Front Parking Lamp Fuse, Rear Parking Lamps Headlamps...
..., Electronic Throttle Control Fuse, Oxygen Sensor Fuse Wipers (On/Off) Retained Accessory Power (Power Window Fuse, Wiper/Washer Switch Fuse) Ignition 3, Climate Control, Climate Control Head Fuse Run/Crank, Air Bag System Fuse, Cruise Control Fuse, Ignition Fuse, Back-Up Lamps, ABS Fuse, ERLS, Front Axle, PCM-1, Injectors Fuse Starter Relay (PCM Relay) Wiper 2 (High/Low) Usage Diode - Wiper Diode - Air Conditioning, Clutch Mega Fuse 61 62 Usage Beam Selection Air Conditioning Compressor Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Fuse Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Front Parking Lamp Fuse, Rear Parking Lamps Headlamps...
Owner's Manual
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... Mirrors ...2-38 Power Mirrors ...2-38 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii Power (cont.) Seat ...1-4 Steering Fluid ...5-34 Windows ...2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-31 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-15 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-30 Shifting Out of ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-29 Over Things That Burn ...2-33 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-32 Passing ...4-12 Passlock® ...2-16 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-99 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-18 R Radiator Pressure Cap...
... Mirrors ...2-38 Power Mirrors ...2-38 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii Power (cont.) Seat ...1-4 Steering Fluid ...5-34 Windows ...2-13 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ...1-31 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-8 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-15 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-30 Shifting Out of ...2-32 Parking Brake ...2-29 Over Things That Burn ...2-33 Parking Your Vehicle ...2-32 Passing ...4-12 Passlock® ...2-16 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-18 Door Locks ...2-8 Electrical System ...5-99 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-18 R Radiator Pressure Cap...
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Rear Axle ...5-44 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Rear Doors ...2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8, 1-10 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-26 Rear Storage Area ...2-42 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-36 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-35 Rearview Mirrors ...2-35 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recovery Hooks ...4-42 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-50 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and ...
Rear Axle ...5-44 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-9 Rear Doors ...2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-29 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8, 1-10 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-26 Rear Storage Area ...2-42 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-36 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-35 Rearview Mirrors ...2-35 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recovery Hooks ...4-42 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-50 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-4 Removing the Flat Tire and ...