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2010 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2 Rear...Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...4-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-33 Audio System(s) ...4-41 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-39 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-10 Rear Axle ...6-45 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-46 Front Axle ...6-47 Headlamp ...
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Front Seats ...2-2 Rear...Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...4-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-33 Audio System(s) ...4-41 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-39 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-10 Rear Axle ...6-45 Four-Wheel Drive ...6-46 Front Axle ...6-47 Headlamp ...
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... Online Owner Center is immediately connected to the vehicle to provide a wide range of a new Chevrolet, you are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-21 OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live...
... Online Owner Center is immediately connected to the vehicle to provide a wide range of a new Chevrolet, you are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-21 OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live...
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Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. 3-18 See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑46 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or ... you follow these guidelines: . . During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Do not drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles ...(805 km). Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . Keep your speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for ...
Hard stops with new linings can be gradually increased. 3-18 See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑46 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or ... you follow these guidelines: . . During this breaking-in the long run if you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Do not drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles ...(805 km). Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . Avoid making hard stops for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . Keep your speed at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for ...
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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can on automatic transmission vehicles. If the key cannot be in , and turn the ignition switch to the switch or break ...
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This position can on automatic transmission vehicles. If the key cannot be in , and turn the ignition switch to the switch or break ...
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...anytime the shift lever is the best position to use when you can roll. This means that you are several different positions for an extended period, it is recommended that if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF for the shift lever. 3-23 See Shifting Into Park (Automatic ...the brake pedal before starting the engine. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. There are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . If you have left the engine running unless you have to prevent discharging the battery. If...
...anytime the shift lever is the best position to use when you can roll. This means that you are several different positions for an extended period, it is recommended that if the ignition is in LOCK/OFF for the shift lever. 3-23 See Shifting Into Park (Automatic ...the brake pedal before starting the engine. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. There are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . If you have left the engine running unless you have to prevent discharging the battery. If...
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... the brakes. It provides the best fuel economy. You can use 2 (Second) to hold the vehicle in one place on hilly, winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is also used for normal driving. You can use it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using only the accelerator pedal...
... the brakes. It provides the best fuel economy. You can use 2 (Second) to hold the vehicle in one place on hilly, winding roads, or when towing a trailer, so there is also used for normal driving. You can use it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using only the accelerator pedal...
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Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for an extended period of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Never use four-wheel drive when the compact ...the compact spare tire is installed on page 5‑39 for extra traction. Never use two-wheel‐drive high for extended periods of four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to the right of time can have the flat... in four-wheel drive until you can cause premature wear on the vehicle, do not drive in Tow* Transfer Case Settings N 4m 4n 2m YES YES YES YES *See Recreational Vehicle...
Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for an extended period of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Never use four-wheel drive when the compact ...the compact spare tire is installed on page 5‑39 for extra traction. Never use two-wheel‐drive high for extended periods of four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to the right of time can have the flat... in four-wheel drive until you can cause premature wear on the vehicle, do not drive in Tow* Transfer Case Settings N 4m 4n 2m YES YES YES YES *See Recreational Vehicle...
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... you turn on the ignition and one will stay on page 5‑6 for more information. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages the front axle to all four wheels. Shifting into Four‐Wheel Low will turn Traction Control...
... you turn on the ignition and one will stay on page 5‑6 for more information. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): This setting engages the front axle to all four wheels. Shifting into Four‐Wheel Low will turn Traction Control...
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Shifting to Neutral Use N (Neutral) when you plan to Two-Wheel High. 5. Shift the transfer case to tow the vehicle. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons at the same time for shifting out of four-wheel low ...is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). The preferred method for 10 seconds. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑39 for towing instructions. The N (Neutral) light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift. If the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High...
Shifting to Neutral Use N (Neutral) when you plan to Two-Wheel High. 5. Shift the transfer case to tow the vehicle. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons at the same time for shifting out of four-wheel low ...is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). The preferred method for 10 seconds. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑39 for towing instructions. The N (Neutral) light will flash for 30 seconds but not complete the shift. If the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High...
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... the transfer case is not in order to the desired position. 3-32 Press the button for vehicles that have to shift out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you will go out. 6. 6. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), do the following: 1. Start a vehicle with a manual transmission...
... the transfer case is not in order to the desired position. 3-32 Press the button for vehicles that have to shift out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you will go out. 6. 6. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral), do the following: 1. Start a vehicle with a manual transmission...
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... released and the brake warning light is released, the brake system warning light will turn off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to its fully-applied position. Notice: Driving with...
... released and the brake warning light is released, the brake system warning light will turn off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to its fully-applied position. Notice: Driving with...
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... follow. Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) { WARNING: If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 3‑33 for more information. 3-34 Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling the lever toward you and moving it up...
... follow. Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) { WARNING: If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 3‑33 for more information. 3-34 Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling the lever toward you and moving it up...
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.... If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the clutch pedal pressed in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑46. Move the shift lever to shift out of P (Park) use the following : . Move the shift lever to do the following...
.... If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with the clutch pedal pressed in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑46. Move the shift lever to shift out of P (Park) use the following : . Move the shift lever to do the following...
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... you have to, here are some things to . But if you ever have (Continued) 3-38 Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 3‑34.
... you have to, here are some things to . But if you ever have (Continued) 3-38 Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 3‑34.
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... after the parking brake is started. If the light is still on briefly when the engine is fully released, it does not, have the vehicle towed for more information. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is set. United States Canada... to the floor. If the system is working properly if the brake system warning light is a brake problem. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. It can lead to stop . The light stays on can take longer to a crash. If it means there is on page 5‑39...
... after the parking brake is started. If the light is still on briefly when the engine is fully released, it does not, have the vehicle towed for more information. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light comes on briefly when the ignition key is set. United States Canada... to the floor. If the system is working properly if the brake system warning light is a brake problem. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for service. It can lead to stop . The light stays on can take longer to a crash. If it means there is on page 5‑39...
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... usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips with quality fuel. If the light is fully installed. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the proper fuel to the vehicle: ... The diagnostic system can cause: stalling after start-up . Poor fuel quality causes the...
... usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips with quality fuel. If the light is fully installed. Avoid steep uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the proper fuel to the vehicle: ... The diagnostic system can cause: stalling after start-up . Poor fuel quality causes the...
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..., Ice, or Snow ...Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...Recovery Hooks ...Loading the Vehicle ...Truck-Camper Loading Information ...Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...Towing ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Recreational Vehicle Towing ...Towing a Trailer ...Trailer Recommendations ...5-25 5-25 5-26 5-27 5-29 5-30 5-30 5-31 5-38 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-46 5-58 Your Driving, the Road, and...
..., Ice, or Snow ...Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...Recovery Hooks ...Loading the Vehicle ...Truck-Camper Loading Information ...Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...Towing ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Recreational Vehicle Towing ...Towing a Trailer ...Trailer Recommendations ...5-25 5-25 5-26 5-27 5-29 5-30 5-30 5-31 5-38 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-46 5-58 Your Driving, the Road, and...
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... a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the hooks at a sideways angle. If the vehicle does need to be towed out. If that could be used , are under a lot of force. For four-wheel drive vehicles...
... a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the hooks at a sideways angle. If the vehicle does need to be towed out. If that could be used , are under a lot of force. For four-wheel drive vehicles...
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... is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. This weight is very important to tow the vehicle. If you can change the way the vehicle handles. Two labels on the vehicle can break, and it would not be pulled to...
... is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. This weight is very important to tow the vehicle. If you can change the way the vehicle handles. Two labels on the vehicle can break, and it would not be pulled to...
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.... That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of the driver and ...trailer will be transferred to determine how this manual to your vehicle. 3. Locate the statement "The combined weight 5. Steps for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety, and trailering tips. 5-33 Determine the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5...
.... That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of the driver and ...trailer will be transferred to determine how this manual to your vehicle. 3. Locate the statement "The combined weight 5. Steps for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety, and trailering tips. 5-33 Determine the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5...