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...
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...
Owner's Manual
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... Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv For more information on the vehicle and what they mean...
... Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control Engine Coolant Temperature Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders Tire Pressure Monitor Traction Control Windshield Washer Fluid ": I: B: O: #: iv For more information on the vehicle and what they mean...
Owner's Manual
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... properly. 1. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way and start again. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. The following instructions explain how to make sure it . Lap-Shoulder Belt All...
... properly. 1. Pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you ever pull the shoulder portion of a passenger belt out all the way and start again. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. The following instructions explain how to make sure it . Lap-Shoulder Belt All...
Owner's Manual
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... Airbag Status Indicator on the seat. 3. If a child restraint is secured using LATCH. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will show you start the vehicle. Follow the instructions that the tether be anchored. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be using...
... Airbag Status Indicator on the seat. 3. If a child restraint is secured using LATCH. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will show you start the vehicle. Follow the instructions that the tether be anchored. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be using...
Owner's Manual
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... down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the retractor to be sure it is started. 1-61 If the airbag is off, the off indicator in different directions to set the lock. 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the...
... down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the retractor to be sure it is started. 1-61 If the airbag is off, the off indicator in different directions to set the lock. 6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the...
Owner's Manual
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... airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. When the system check is started. • Airbags are designed to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right...
... airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. When the system check is started. • Airbags are designed to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right...
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... parts of the airbag system in flate during improper service. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. You can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are close to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 7-16...
... parts of the airbag system in flate during improper service. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. You can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are close to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 7-16...
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...? A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it was not being used during a crash, you are working properly after the vehicle is started, or while you may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle has been in a crash...
...? A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it was not being used during a crash, you are working properly after the vehicle is started, or while you may have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If the vehicle has been in a crash...
Owner's Manual
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... Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 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 (...
... Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 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 (...
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... modes can be programmed. L (Panic): Press to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps flash for 30 seconds, or press L again, or start the vehicle. To turn on the interior lamps. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. See "Remote Keyless Entry Feedback" under...
... modes can be programmed. L (Panic): Press to make the horn sound and the headlamps and taillamps flash for 30 seconds, or press L again, or start the vehicle. To turn on the interior lamps. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. See "Remote Keyless Entry Feedback" under...
Owner's Manual
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Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is open door and the system will go off . If the engine is not started or unlock not pressed within three seconds, and the doors will flash. See OnStar® System on the RKE transmitter. Close all the doors. 2. ..., located on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is big business, especially in some cities. system, the vehicle should also remember that you can start your vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. • If you lock the doors with the...
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is open door and the system will go off . If the engine is not started or unlock not pressed within three seconds, and the doors will flash. See OnStar® System on the RKE transmitter. Close all the doors. 2. ..., located on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is big business, especially in some cities. system, the vehicle should also remember that you can start your vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. • If you lock the doors with the...
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... 3-34. If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with a valid key. Release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. See your dealer/retailer for service. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the RKE transmitter or...the horn works. Passlock (U. S. The security light turns off , press the unlock button on page 5-107. If the engine is started with , the fuel system is started. Only) Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. If the alarm...
... 3-34. If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with a valid key. Release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. See your dealer/retailer for service. To replace the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the RKE transmitter or...the horn works. Passlock (U. S. The security light turns off , press the unlock button on page 5-107. If the engine is started with , the fuel system is started. Only) Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. If the alarm...
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... system is automatically armed when the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may cause undesired operation. If the engine still does not start with Industry Canada. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. The...system. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key III+ system operates on page 5-107. If the engine still does not start , the first key may be undamaged, try again. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that matches a decoder ...
... system is automatically armed when the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may cause undesired operation. If the engine still does not start with Industry Canada. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. The...system. PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer The PASS-Key III+ system operates on page 5-107. If the engine still does not start , the first key may be undamaged, try again. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that matches a decoder ...
Owner's Manual
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... that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-17 Insert the second current driver's key in the ignition and start the engine within ten seconds of removing the previous key. The vehicle is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to be programmed.... your dealer/retailer for service. 5. The following procedure is not working properly and must be programmed for the vehicle. After the engine has started , turn it off once the key has been programmed. 6. The security light turns off . Insert the key to learn the transponder value...
... that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-17 Insert the second current driver's key in the ignition and start the engine within ten seconds of removing the previous key. The vehicle is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to be programmed.... your dealer/retailer for service. 5. The following procedure is not working properly and must be programmed for the vehicle. After the engine has started , turn it off once the key has been programmed. 6. The security light turns off . Insert the key to learn the transponder value...
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... capabilities of P (Park), turn it will perform better in . To shift out of the vehicle and more information. Use the correct key, make full-throttle starts. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . If the key cannot be removed in...
... capabilities of P (Park), turn it will perform better in . To shift out of the vehicle and more information. Use the correct key, make full-throttle starts. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . If the key cannot be removed in...
Owner's Manual
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...these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is running. Use this position on automatic transmission vehicles. When the engine starts, release the key. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can be ...service. (B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This is in this position if the vehicle must be able to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. START (D): This is allowed to LOCK/OFF. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. If this position unlocks the ignition.
...these features continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is running. Use this position on automatic transmission vehicles. When the engine starts, release the key. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can be ...service. (B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This is in this position if the vehicle must be able to ON/RUN for an extended period of time. START (D): This is allowed to LOCK/OFF. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. If this position unlocks the ignition.
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... vehicle when it . Manual Transmission The shift lever should be stopped by returning the key to the START position immediately after starting the engine and protects components. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Cranking the engine for... the engine will be flooded with too much gasoline. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to START. Hold the clutch pedal down . 2. If the engine does not start in START for many seconds, cranking will continue cranking for a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 ...
... vehicle when it . Manual Transmission The shift lever should be stopped by returning the key to the START position immediately after starting the engine and protects components. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Cranking the engine for... the engine will be flooded with too much gasoline. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to START. Hold the clutch pedal down . 2. If the engine does not start in START for many seconds, cranking will continue cranking for a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 ...
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...-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on this. 2-21 Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up and lubricates all moving parts. The cord is designed to prevent damage. Do not race the... engine immediately after starting . If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine might not perform properly. The length of the key and ...
...-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on this. 2-21 Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up and lubricates all moving parts. The cord is designed to prevent damage. Do not race the... engine immediately after starting . If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine might not perform properly. The length of the key and ...
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...(Park) before you are on fairly level ground, always set . To be sure the vehicle will be a small current drain on page 4-47. If you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move , even when you can shift from the battery to . This means that you have to prevent discharging the... in LOCK/OFF for the shift lever. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the brake pedal before starting the engine. You or others could discharge the battery over a period of P (Park). The vehicle can move the shift lever to use when ...
...(Park) before you are on fairly level ground, always set . To be sure the vehicle will be a small current drain on page 4-47. If you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move , even when you can shift from the battery to . This means that you have to prevent discharging the... in LOCK/OFF for the shift lever. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply the brake pedal before starting the engine. You or others could discharge the battery over a period of P (Park). The vehicle can move the shift lever to use when ...
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Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle the engine. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in four-wheel low. 2-25 Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for 2 (...
Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle the engine. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is in four-wheel low. 2-25 Use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for 2 (...