Owner's Manual
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2005 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...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-43 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-44 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Front Axle ...5-46 Bulb Replacement...
2005 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...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-22 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-36 Audio System(s) ...3-43 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-50 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-44 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Front Axle ...5-46 Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... not need an elaborate break-in . During this breaking-in . Hard stops with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. See Towing a Trailer on , you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you will not start after the key is disabled and the vehicle will...
... not need an elaborate break-in . During this breaking-in . Hard stops with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. See Towing a Trailer on , you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you will not start after the key is disabled and the vehicle will...
Owner's Manual
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... cannot be turned to LOCK. But even when the engine is the position that starts the engine. The ignition switch will only be pushed or towed. It is the position that the switch returns to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. START (D): This...
... cannot be turned to LOCK. But even when the engine is the position that starts the engine. The ignition switch will only be pushed or towed. It is the position that the switch returns to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. START (D): This...
Owner's Manual
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.... If you have to fully apply your vehicle will not move suddenly. See Shifting Out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-30. Do...
.... If you have to fully apply your vehicle will not move suddenly. See Shifting Out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-30. Do...
Owner's Manual
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... any of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your foot is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for normal driving. The repairs would not be...
... any of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use THIRD (3) when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, your foot is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for normal driving. The repairs would not be...
Owner's Manual
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... do not come on briefly when you should take your vehicle in vehicles 2-26 N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically. An indicator light...
... do not come on briefly when you should take your vehicle in vehicles 2-26 N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically. An indicator light...
Owner's Manual
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...one second, then shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for vehicles with manual transmissions. 7. Turn the ignition to tow your vehicle. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. Use FIRST (1) for vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. Shift the ... the indicator light will have to NEUTRAL (N) is normal for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 4. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle to drive. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL in order to exhibit a significant engagement noise ...
...one second, then shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second, or FIRST (1) for vehicles with manual transmissions. 7. Turn the ignition to tow your vehicle. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. Use FIRST (1) for vehicles with a manual transmission. 3. Shift the ... the indicator light will have to NEUTRAL (N) is normal for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. 4. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL After towing your vehicle to drive. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL in order to exhibit a significant engagement noise ...
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... Brake System Warning Light on page 4-56. 2-29 A chime will activate and the warning light will go off. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-28. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to release the parking brake. The chime will deactivate...
... Brake System Warning Light on page 4-56. 2-29 A chime will activate and the warning light will go off. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 3-28. Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to release the parking brake. The chime will deactivate...
Owner's Manual
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... If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P). {CAUTION: It can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehicle can roll.
... If you can leave your vehicle with the key, your vehicle is in PARK (P). {CAUTION: It can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. Your vehicle can roll.
Owner's Manual
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... addition, you have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can. Before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-20. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-56. 2-32 Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but...
... addition, you have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can. Before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-20. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 4-56. 2-32 Turn the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but...
Owner's Manual
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pull it for night use ; Mirror Operation You can see Towing a Trailer on page 4-56. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with the OnStar® System and map ...
pull it for night use ; Mirror Operation You can see Towing a Trailer on page 4-56. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with the OnStar® System and map ...
Owner's Manual
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... after your parking brake does not release fully. Driving with your parking brake. If the regular brake system warning light is on , have the vehicle towed for more information. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will turn the ignition key to warn you... have anti-lock brakes. This is still on after you turn off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light stays on, or comes on , you don't have a brake problem. If it will come on can lead to stop carefully...
... after your parking brake does not release fully. Driving with your parking brake. If the regular brake system warning light is on , have the vehicle towed for more information. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will turn the ignition key to warn you... have anti-lock brakes. This is still on after you turn off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light stays on, or comes on , you don't have a brake problem. If it will come on can lead to stop carefully...
Owner's Manual
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... ways: • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your engine may not run as smoothly. Notice: If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see...
... ways: • Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your engine may not run as smoothly. Notice: If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see...
Owner's Manual
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... ...4-42 Recovery Hooks ...4-42 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-43 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-49 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-49 Towing ...4-50 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-50 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-50 Trailer Connections ...4-55 Trailer Recommendations ...4-55 Towing a Trailer ...4-56 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti...
... ...4-42 Recovery Hooks ...4-42 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-43 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...4-49 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...4-49 Towing ...4-50 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-50 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-50 Trailer Connections ...4-55 Trailer Recommendations ...4-55 Towing a Trailer ...4-56 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-5 Anti...
Owner's Manual
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That will cause a rocking motion that does not get you out after a few tries, you can continue driving. 4-42 If you do need to be towed out. The hooks are stuck off . You may be equipped with a manual transmission, between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with recovery hooks. Rocking Your Vehicle ... system off -road and need to be pulled to some place where you can use them . Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-50. If you have traction control, turn your vehicle has them if you are provided at the front of your...
That will cause a rocking motion that does not get you out after a few tries, you can continue driving. 4-42 If you do need to be towed out. The hooks are stuck off . You may be equipped with a manual transmission, between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with recovery hooks. Rocking Your Vehicle ... system off -road and need to be pulled to some place where you can use them . Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-50. If you have traction control, turn your vehicle has them if you are provided at the front of your...
Owner's Manual
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... weight of your vehicle can break, and it would not be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. This weight is very important to tow the vehicle. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR...
... weight of your vehicle can break, and it would not be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. This weight is very important to tow the vehicle. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, the amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety, and trailering tips. Determine the combined weight of your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and .... For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in Step 4. 6. See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. The resulting figure equals the available amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400...
... vehicle, the amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety, and trailering tips. Determine the combined weight of your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and .... For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in Step 4. 6. See Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. The resulting figure equals the available amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing" following . Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: If you do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to be towed with all four wheels on page 7-6. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have the proper...
... vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing" following . Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: If you do recreational vehicle towing: • What's the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to be towed with all four wheels on page 7-6. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have the proper...
Owner's Manual
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... device to ensure that the front wheels are straight before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 5. Shift the transfer case to the tow vehicle. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-29 for more information. 3. See Parking Brake on page 2-25 for more information. Drive ... wheels are locked into the straight position. {CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into position behind the tow vehicle. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to NEUTRAL. Use the following procedure to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for a manual transmission. You or...
... device to ensure that the front wheels are straight before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 5. Shift the transfer case to the tow vehicle. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-29 for more information. 3. See Parking Brake on page 2-25 for more information. Drive ... wheels are locked into the straight position. {CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into position behind the tow vehicle. 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to NEUTRAL. Use the following procedure to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for a manual transmission. You or...
Owner's Manual
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...should not be covered by your battery from the front: 1. See Parking Brake on the dolly. Make sure the wheels are straight before towing. See "Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)" later in FIRST (1). 4. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Release the parking brake only after ...Out of the battery to LOCK. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for six weeks or more information. 3. To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual ...
...should not be covered by your battery from the front: 1. See Parking Brake on the dolly. Make sure the wheels are straight before towing. See "Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)" later in FIRST (1). 4. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Release the parking brake only after ...Out of the battery to LOCK. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for six weeks or more information. 3. To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual ...