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2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-12 Performance and Maintenance ...1-15 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-7 Vehicle Security...2-9 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-14 Windows ...2-16 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-12 Airbag System ...3-28 ...
2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-12 Performance and Maintenance ...1-15 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-7 Vehicle Security...2-9 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-14 Windows ...2-16 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-12 Airbag System ...3-28 ...
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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Heated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-7 Mirror Adjustment ...1-8 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-9 Interior Lighting ...1-9 Exterior Lighting ...1-...
In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Door Locks ...Tailgate ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Heated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-7 Mirror Adjustment ...1-8 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-9 Interior Lighting ...1-9 Exterior Lighting ...1-...
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...;1. Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑2. O. E. Horn on page 10‑30. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to each of View). See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. G. Infotainment on page...
...;1. Four-Wheel Drive on page 5‑2. O. E. Horn on page 10‑30. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to each of View). See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. G. Infotainment on page...
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... lamps for 30 seconds. For more information see Tailgate on page 2‑7. Tailgate Power Door Locks Open the tailgate by moving the manual lever on the door forward or rearward. Door Locks on page 2‑5. Power Door Locks on page 2‑5. . 1-4 In Brief Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the inside by pulling up on the outside with...
... lamps for 30 seconds. For more information see Tailgate on page 2‑7. Tailgate Power Door Locks Open the tailgate by moving the manual lever on the door forward or rearward. Door Locks on page 2‑5. Power Door Locks on page 2‑5. . 1-4 In Brief Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the inside by pulling up on the outside with...
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...down. 3. The steering wheel adjustment lever is opened or closed. See "Dome Lamp Override" in place. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on when any door is located on with the dome lamps. . See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome ...: 1. See Manual Rearview Mirror on , if the vehicle is opened . The cargo lamps may come on page 6‑6. Release the lever to lock the wheel in Dome Lamps on the lamps to turn the thumbwheel, located next to move it for a clear view behind you . 2. Exit ...
...down. 3. The steering wheel adjustment lever is opened or closed. See "Dome Lamp Override" in place. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on when any door is located on with the dome lamps. . See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome ...: 1. See Manual Rearview Mirror on , if the vehicle is opened . The cargo lamps may come on page 6‑6. Release the lever to lock the wheel in Dome Lamps on the lamps to turn the thumbwheel, located next to move it for a clear view behind you . 2. Exit ...
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... Personalization Some vehicle features can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . 1-14 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is located on page 5‑5. Use the trip reset stem located on...
... Personalization Some vehicle features can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Language: English, Spanish, or French Automatic Door Locks RKE Feedback . . 1-14 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is located on page 5‑5. Use the trip reset stem located on...
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... ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-2 2-3 2-3 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 2-6 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-7 Tailgate ...2-7 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-13 Manual Mirrors ...2-13 Power Mirrors ...2-14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-9 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...2-9 Immobilizer ...2-11 Immobilizer Operation (PASS-...
... ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-2 2-3 2-3 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6 2-6 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-7 Tailgate ...2-7 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-13 Manual Mirrors ...2-13 Power Mirrors ...2-14 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-9 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...2-9 Immobilizer ...2-11 Immobilizer Operation (PASS-...
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... with children. Store this information in a safe place, not in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. If you are locked out of a closing window. Children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make new keys. Always carry... a spare key. Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in the vehicle, it may have to be used for many reasons. Notice: If the keys get them out. and ...
... with children. Store this information in a safe place, not in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. If you are locked out of a closing window. Children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make new keys. Always carry... a spare key. Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in the vehicle, it may have to be used for many reasons. Notice: If the keys get them out. and ...
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UNLOCK: Press to lock all of the doors unlock. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. Check the location. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑17 for service. . If the transmitter is a ... conditions which can affect the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. LOCK: Press to unlock the driver door and turn on page 2‑3. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. The parking lamps may flash and the ...
UNLOCK: Press to lock all of the doors unlock. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. Check the location. Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑17 for service. . If the transmitter is a ... conditions which can affect the performance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. LOCK: Press to unlock the driver door and turn on page 2‑3. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. The parking lamps may flash and the ...
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..., the horn sounds several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft‐deterrent system is closed. Battery ... all remaining transmitters must also be programmed through your body could damage the transmitter. 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work once the... lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . Pressing LOCK again while the horn is sounding or within three seconds after the horn stops sounding, the doors lock but the content theft‐deterrent system does not...
..., the horn sounds several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft‐deterrent system is closed. Battery ... all remaining transmitters must also be programmed through your body could damage the transmitter. 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work once the... lost or stolen transmitters no longer work . Pressing LOCK again while the horn is sounding or within three seconds after the horn stops sounding, the doors lock but the content theft‐deterrent system does not...
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... driver and the front passenger armrests. Locking the doors can easily open it . . When a door is increased if the doors are located on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Young children who get out. On crew cab models, use the key in a crash is locked, the handle will see a colored... area on each rear door to lock or unlock the doors from heat stroke. To unlock all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be unable to lock all the doors at once....
... driver and the front passenger armrests. Locking the doors can easily open it . . When a door is increased if the doors are located on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Young children who get out. On crew cab models, use the key in a crash is locked, the handle will see a colored... area on each rear door to lock or unlock the doors from heat stroke. To unlock all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be unable to lock all the doors at once....
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...lock all the doors when the vehicle speed is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside edge of the doors will lock and then the driver door... of P (Park). To change the automatic door lock and unlock settings, see "Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the other rear door. Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If the vehicle is greater than 24 km/h (15 mph). Close the door. 4. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission...
...lock all the doors when the vehicle speed is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. Lockout Protection If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside edge of the doors will lock and then the driver door... of P (Park). To change the automatic door lock and unlock settings, see "Automatic Door Locks" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the other rear door. Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If the vehicle is greater than 24 km/h (15 mph). Close the door. 4. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission...
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... handle located on the front edge of the rear doors. 2. Keys, Doors and Windows To open a rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door and open the door from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Using the ignition key, turn the lock to vehicle maneuvers. Repeat these steps on the tailgate... sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Tailgate { WARNING It is in your vehicle is extremely dangerous to ride on the other rear door. 2-7 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) To open a rear door, open the front...
... handle located on the front edge of the rear doors. 2. Keys, Doors and Windows To open a rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door and open the door from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Using the ignition key, turn the lock to vehicle maneuvers. Repeat these steps on the tailgate... sure everyone in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Tailgate { WARNING It is in your vehicle is extremely dangerous to ride on the other rear door. 2-7 Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) To open a rear door, open the front...
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... the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off the alarm by accident: . Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open door and the system will lock. The alarm will go off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter or start your dealer for service.... should set off the alarm by OnStar ®, the pre-alarm will not stop if you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows or by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter. 2. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for two minutes, then will sound...
... the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off the alarm by accident: . Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open door and the system will lock. The alarm will go off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter or start your dealer for service.... should set off the alarm by OnStar ®, the pre-alarm will not stop if you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows or by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter. 2. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for two minutes, then will sound...
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... What Makes an Airbag Inflate? There may be hot for some time after they quickly deflate, so quickly that may automatically unlock the doors (if equipped with power door locks), turn the interior lamps on page 3‑32. Even if the vehicle appears to restart the engine after a crash has occurred....of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it is safe to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by using the door lock. After the frontal airbags inflate, they deploy. Roof-rail airbags may still be dust in the vehicle should get fresh air by opening a ...
... What Makes an Airbag Inflate? There may be hot for some time after they quickly deflate, so quickly that may automatically unlock the doors (if equipped with power door locks), turn the interior lamps on page 3‑32. Even if the vehicle appears to restart the engine after a crash has occurred....of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it is safe to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by using the door lock. After the frontal airbags inflate, they deploy. Roof-rail airbags may still be dust in the vehicle should get fresh air by opening a ...
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...feature allows you to program the door locks to view the next mode. 4. Release the reset stem and press and hold again to a preferred setting. The doors will not automatically unlock. On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out... in the language selected. Press and hold the reset stem until the DIC display shows the current door lock mode. 3. To view the next available mode, press and hold the power door lock button until the mode appears. Lock 3: On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this feature: 1.
...feature allows you to program the door locks to view the next mode. 4. Release the reset stem and press and hold again to a preferred setting. The doors will not automatically unlock. On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out... in the language selected. Press and hold the reset stem until the DIC display shows the current door lock mode. 3. To view the next available mode, press and hold the power door lock button until the mode appears. Lock 3: On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this feature: 1.
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10-42 Fuses DR/LCK DRL Vehicle Care Usage Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Daylight Running Lamps Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, Can Purge Solenoid, Air Injector Reactor (AIR) Relay Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Fog Lamps (If ...
10-42 Fuses DR/LCK DRL Vehicle Care Usage Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Daylight Running Lamps Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, Can Purge Solenoid, Air Injector Reactor (AIR) Relay Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Fog Lamps (If ...
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... may also be used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in response to an official request by law. as required by police or similar government office; Data that system may be...‐like situations. Customer Information GM will not access this equipment. or, as part of GM's defense of the device. in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
... may also be used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in response to an official request by law. as required by police or similar government office; Data that system may be...‐like situations. Customer Information GM will not access this equipment. or, as part of GM's defense of the device. in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
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... Program, Roadside ...13-7, 13-9 Audio Players ...7-14 CD ...7-14 Audio System Chime Level Adjustment ...5-6 Fixed Mast Antenna ...7-14 Radio Reception ...7-13 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...7-2 Automatic Door Locks ...2-6 Headlamp System ...6-3 Automatic Transmission ...9-35 Fluid ...10-13 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-32 Axle, Front ...10-30 Axle, Rear ...10-31
... Program, Roadside ...13-7, 13-9 Audio Players ...7-14 CD ...7-14 Audio System Chime Level Adjustment ...5-6 Fixed Mast Antenna ...7-14 Radio Reception ...7-13 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...7-2 Automatic Door Locks ...2-6 Headlamp System ...6-3 Automatic Transmission ...9-35 Fluid ...10-13 Shift Lock Control Function Check ...10-32 Axle, Front ...10-30 Axle, Rear ...10-31
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...Indicator ...5-11 Passenger Sensing System ...3-34 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...10-3 Phone Bluetooth ...7-20 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...9-67 Power Door Locks ...2-5 Mirrors ...2-14 Outlets ...5-5 Protection, Battery ...6-7 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...9-30 Power (cont.) Seat Adjustment ...3-4 ... ...13-17 Radios AM-FM Radio ...7-7 Reception ...7-13 Satellite ...7-11 Rear Axle ...10-31 Limited-Slip ...9-48 Rear Doors ...2-7 Rear Seats ...3-9, 3-10 Rear Storage ...4-2 Rear Windows ...2-18 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming ...2-15 Rearview Mirrors ...2-14 Reclining...
...Indicator ...5-11 Passenger Sensing System ...3-34 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...10-3 Phone Bluetooth ...7-20 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...9-67 Power Door Locks ...2-5 Mirrors ...2-14 Outlets ...5-5 Protection, Battery ...6-7 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...9-30 Power (cont.) Seat Adjustment ...3-4 ... ...13-17 Radios AM-FM Radio ...7-7 Reception ...7-13 Satellite ...7-11 Rear Axle ...10-31 Limited-Slip ...9-48 Rear Doors ...2-7 Rear Seats ...3-9, 3-10 Rear Storage ...4-2 Rear Windows ...2-18 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming ...2-15 Rearview Mirrors ...2-14 Reclining...