Owner's Manual
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-41 Storage Areas ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-21 Driver Information Center (...
2009 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-14 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-41 Storage Areas ...2-45 Sunroof ...2-47 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-21 Driver Information Center (...
Owner's Manual
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.... In any particular crash, no one can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are airbag modules in the ceiling of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more evenly over the occupant's upper body. 1-68 For vehicles with specific vehicle design. Roof-rail airbags distribute the force...
.... In any particular crash, no one can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are airbag modules in the ceiling of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more evenly over the occupant's upper body. 1-68 For vehicles with specific vehicle design. Roof-rail airbags distribute the force...
Owner's Manual
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... Starting the Engine ...2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-24 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-31 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-32 Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-33 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-34 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-36 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door...
... Starting the Engine ...2-20 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-21 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-22 Manual Transmission Operation ...2-24 Four-Wheel Drive ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-31 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-32 Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission) ...2-33 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) ...2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-34 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...2-36 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-6 Power Door...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock feature. All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is unlocked. To unlock all doors automatically when the shift lever is programmed from the factory to lock or unlock the doors from the inside , push the manual lever on the driver and the front passenger armrests. To unlock a door from the rear seating areas. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry...
... automatic transmission, it has an automatic lock/unlock feature. All the doors will unlock when the shift lever is unlocked. To unlock all doors automatically when the shift lever is programmed from the factory to lock or unlock the doors from the inside , push the manual lever on the driver and the front passenger armrests. To unlock a door from the rear seating areas. Programmable Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger side sun visor may have a mirror. This feature disables the passenger window switches when the window lockout button is closed. Express-Down Windows The driver window has an express-down feature that direction. Press the front of the window and slide the glass to block glare from the center mount and moved to the side to open it. Sliding Rear Window Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): On crew cab vehicles with power windows...
... passenger side sun visor may have a mirror. This feature disables the passenger window switches when the window lockout button is closed. Express-Down Windows The driver window has an express-down feature that direction. Press the front of the window and slide the glass to block glare from the center mount and moved to the side to open it. Sliding Rear Window Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): On crew cab vehicles with power windows...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine does not start after the engine is disabled and the vehicle does not start the engine. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Security Light on the RKE transmitter or start . ® 2-15 See your dealer/retailer for service. If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is started with a valid key. Testing the Alarm...
... the engine does not start after the engine is disabled and the vehicle does not start the engine. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Security Light on the RKE transmitter or start . ® 2-15 See your dealer/retailer for service. If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is started with a valid key. Testing the Alarm...
Owner's Manual
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... some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The transmission is the position that starts the engine. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. START (D): This is also unlocked in this happens, move the steering wheel from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Wipers • Power Windows These features work , then the vehicle needs service. (B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This...
... some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The transmission is the position that starts the engine. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. START (D): This is also unlocked in this happens, move the steering wheel from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Wipers • Power Windows These features work , then the vehicle needs service. (B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This...
Owner's Manual
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... , to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. When the engine starts, let go down to the floor and holding it could damage the transmission. Starting Procedure 1. The vehicle will continue cranking for a maximum of the key. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in the proper gear. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to prevent cranking motor damage. Manual Transmission The shift lever should...
... , to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. When the engine starts, let go down to the floor and holding it could damage the transmission. Starting Procedure 1. The vehicle will continue cranking for a maximum of the key. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in the proper gear. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to prevent cranking motor damage. Manual Transmission The shift lever should...
Owner's Manual
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... higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions permit. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is stopped. While you accelerate, it is in four-wheel low. 2-25 Ignore the shift light when you start or idle the engine. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is hard to shift, let the shift lever return to Neutral and release the clutch...
... higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions permit. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is stopped. While you accelerate, it is in four-wheel low. 2-25 Ignore the shift light when you start or idle the engine. If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and has a manual transmission, disregard the shift light when the transfer case is hard to shift, let the shift lever return to Neutral and release the clutch...
Owner's Manual
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... N (Neutral) do the following : 1. Turn the engine off by turning the key to the desired position. 2-30 Start a vehicle with a manual transmission. 4. Shift the transmission to ACC/ACCESSORY. 8. Start the vehicle. 3. Press the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission in N (Neutral), or press in the clutch for 10 seconds. If the transfer case is in N (Neutral), repeat this procedure starting at the same time for vehicles with an automatic transmission in P (Park). Release the parking brake. 7. Place the transmission shift...
... N (Neutral) do the following : 1. Turn the engine off by turning the key to the desired position. 2-30 Start a vehicle with a manual transmission. 4. Shift the transmission to ACC/ACCESSORY. 8. Start the vehicle. 3. Press the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission in N (Neutral), or press in the clutch for 10 seconds. If the transfer case is in N (Neutral), repeat this procedure starting at the same time for vehicles with an automatic transmission in P (Park). Release the parking brake. 7. Place the transmission shift...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle, come on when the key is pressed in to turn each reading lamp on or off when the doors are on if the dome override button is removed from the ignition. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press E again and return it to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. The instrument panel light brightness control will...
... the vehicle, come on when the key is pressed in to turn each reading lamp on or off when the doors are on if the dome override button is removed from the ignition. To return the lamps to automatic operation, press E again and return it to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. The instrument panel light brightness control will...
Owner's Manual
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... costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem and service is continually driven with other than those of the light can cause this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not run as possible. 3-31 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of...
... costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem and service is continually driven with other than those of the light can cause this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not run as possible. 3-31 Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of...
Owner's Manual
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... braking. When the engine is going on page 3-28. Remember: ABS does not change the brake pressure to stop , even with ABS: A computer senses that helps prevent a braking skid. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. The brakes might vibrate or some noise might be heard, but this test is started and the vehicle begins to apply the brakes if that vehicle...
... braking. When the engine is going on page 3-28. Remember: ABS does not change the brake pressure to stop , even with ABS: A computer senses that helps prevent a braking skid. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. The brakes might vibrate or some noise might be heard, but this test is started and the vehicle begins to apply the brakes if that vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. If the fuel cap is fully installed. { CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it may not fit properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument panel cluster. See DIC Warnings and...
... to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. If the fuel cap is fully installed. { CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it may not fit properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument panel cluster. See DIC Warnings and...
Owner's Manual
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... are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is expressed in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. See Loading the Vehicle on each square inch of the tire. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing...
... are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is expressed in compliance with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: The weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. See Loading the Vehicle on each square inch of the tire. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing...
Owner's Manual
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... outward when mounted on page 4-33. 5-58 The side of a tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to the load carrying capacity of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load...
... outward when mounted on page 4-33. 5-58 The side of a tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to the load carrying capacity of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load...
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK and start over beginning with the driver side front tire. 5. See your vehicle's tires, the identification codes need to match the first tire and wheel, or more of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not hear the confirming single horn chirp, turn the ignition switch to the new tire/wheel position. Turn the exterior lamp switch from the valve cap stem. Start...
... LOCK and start over beginning with the driver side front tire. 5. See your vehicle's tires, the identification codes need to match the first tire and wheel, or more of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gage, or a key. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not hear the confirming single horn chirp, turn the ignition switch to the new tire/wheel position. Turn the exterior lamp switch from the valve cap stem. Start...
Owner's Manual
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...; Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump start a dead battery. • Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be in good condition and properly in the sand, mud, or snow. • Flat Tire Change: Service is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of the problem • Lock-Out Service: Service...
...; Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump start a dead battery. • Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be in good condition and properly in the sand, mud, or snow. • Flat Tire Change: Service is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of the problem • Lock-Out Service: Service...
Owner's Manual
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...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-62 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-28 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-104 Care of Safety Belts ...5-102 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-106 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-103 Fabric/Carpet ...5-100 Finish Care ...5-103 Finish Damage ...5-105 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-101 Interior Cleaning ...5-99 Leather ...5-101 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-105 Tires ...5-105 Underbody Maintenance ...5-106 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-102...
...; Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-62 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-28 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-104 Care of Safety Belts ...5-102 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-106 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-103 Fabric/Carpet ...5-100 Finish Care ...5-103 Finish Damage ...5-105 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...5-101 Interior Cleaning ...5-99 Leather ...5-101 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-105 Tires ...5-105 Underbody Maintenance ...5-106 Washing Your Vehicle ...5-102...
Owner's Manual
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... Locks ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-9, 1-10 10 Rear Storage Storage Areas, Rear ...2-46 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-38 Rearview Mirrors ...2-37 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recovery Hooks ...4-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-41 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ...7-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-82 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-78 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Replacement Parts, Maintenance...
... Locks ...2-8 Rear Doors ...2-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-9, 1-10 10 Rear Storage Storage Areas, Rear ...2-46 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming ...2-38 Rearview Mirrors ...2-37 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recovery Hooks ...4-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-41 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ...7-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...2-5 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-82 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-78 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Replacement Parts, Maintenance...
