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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 ...
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 ...
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2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-6 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-16 Index ...i-1
2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-6 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-14 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-16 Index ...i-1
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...Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in the vehicle for quick reference. Part No. 20819998 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors ...LLC. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are options that may or may not be obtained from your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks ...
...Reserved. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in the vehicle for quick reference. Part No. 20819998 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors ...LLC. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are options that may or may not be obtained from your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks ...
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Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to avoid or reduce them. Notice: This means there is something that could result in injury or death. Symbols are shown along with a slash through it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of what to see your owner manual for ...
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to avoid or reduce them. Notice: This means there is something that could result in injury or death. Symbols are shown along with a slash through it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of what to see your owner manual for ...
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For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) J : OnStar® Hands-Free Phone J : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction Vehicle Symbol ...
For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) J : OnStar® Hands-Free Phone J : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction Vehicle Symbol ...
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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 ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Four-Wheel Drive ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (...
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 ...1-10 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-10 Climate Controls ...1-11 Four-Wheel Drive ...1-11 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (...
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See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3‑28. See Airbag System on page 6‑4. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑44. Parking Brake on page 6‑1. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Horn on page 5‑5. K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to each of the features which can be on page 5‑12. Power Outlets on page 5‑2. In Brief A. H. J. O. B. D. ...
See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 3‑28. See Airbag System on page 6‑4. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑44. Parking Brake on page 6‑1. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of the important features that may or may not be found later in this owner manual. Horn on page 5‑5. K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to each of the features which can be on page 5‑12. Power Outlets on page 5‑2. In Brief A. H. J. O. B. D. ...
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1-4 In Brief Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the inside by pulling up on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. For more information see : . See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑5. . Press L or U on the switch on page 2‑7. Door Locks on page 5‑19. On vehicles with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the outside with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to unlock it. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. For more information see : . See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑5. . Press L or U on the switch on page 2‑7. Door Locks on page 5‑19. On vehicles with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the outside with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key to unlock it. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑5....
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Slide the seat to make sure it is locked in place. Lift the bar under the front of the switch to open and close the window. See Seat Adjustment on page 2‑16. For more information. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Manual Windows on page 3‑3 for more information see: . . In Brief 1-5 Windows Manual Windows Power Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Use the window crank to open or close each window. Try to move the seat back and forth to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Press or pull up on page 2‑17. Power Windows on the front of ...
Slide the seat to make sure it is locked in place. Lift the bar under the front of the switch to open and close the window. See Seat Adjustment on page 2‑16. For more information. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Manual Windows on page 3‑3 for more information see: . . In Brief 1-5 Windows Manual Windows Power Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Use the window crank to open or close each window. Try to move the seat back and forth to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Press or pull up on page 2‑17. Power Windows on the front of ...
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To operate, the ignition must be on page 3‑5 for the low setting. 1-6 In Brief Use the vertical control to turn this feature off. . . . If available, press and hold the front or rear of support is reached. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the entire control up or down . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the front or rear of the switch for more information. Release the control when the level of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press the bottom of the front seats. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more ...
To operate, the ignition must be on page 3‑5 for the low setting. 1-6 In Brief Use the vertical control to turn this feature off. . . . If available, press and hold the front or rear of support is reached. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the entire control up or down . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the front or rear of the switch for more information. Release the control when the level of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Press the bottom of the front seats. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑8 for more ...
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For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑15. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑3. The driver airbags are installed and adjusted properly. Refer to use safety belts properly... If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the proper position. Safety Belts on how to the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑21. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the ...
For more information see Head Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑15. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑3. The driver airbags are installed and adjusted properly. Refer to use safety belts properly... If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the proper position. Safety Belts on how to the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑21. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the ...
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Return the selector switch to its original position. Vehicles with power outside mirrors can see a clear view behind you. Push the mirror outward, to return to the center position once the mirrors are adjusted. Move the selector switch to the L (left and right so that you can be visible on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 3. United States Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Vehicles with manual outside...
Return the selector switch to its original position. Vehicles with power outside mirrors can see a clear view behind you. Push the mirror outward, to return to the center position once the mirrors are adjusted. Move the selector switch to the L (left and right so that you can be visible on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 3. United States Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Vehicles with manual outside...
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See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on the left side of lights from the headlamps behind you . 2. To adjust: 1. The steering wheel adjustment lever is located on , if the vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you , push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Release the lever to the exterior lamps control, all the way up or down. 3. See "Dome Lamp Override" in place. To manually turn on when any ...
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑15. 1-9 Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on the left side of lights from the headlamps behind you . 2. To adjust: 1. The steering wheel adjustment lever is located on , if the vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you , push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Release the lever to the exterior lamps control, all the way up or down. 3. See "Dome Lamp Override" in place. To manually turn on when any ...
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Turn the band to the first solid position past the delay settings. 9: Use to spray washer fluid on the windshield. 1-10 In Brief For more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 : Use for fast wipes. Automatic Headlamp System on 8 longer. . . . For several wipes, hold the band on page 6‑3. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 6‑2. Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on page 6‑5. . 8: Use for a single wipe, move the band to the second solid position past the delay settings. 1 : Use for slow wipes. Windshield Wiper/Washer O : ...
Turn the band to the first solid position past the delay settings. 9: Use to spray washer fluid on the windshield. 1-10 In Brief For more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 : Use for fast wipes. Automatic Headlamp System on 8 longer. . . . For several wipes, hold the band on page 6‑3. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 6‑2. Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on page 6‑5. . 8: Use for a single wipe, move the band to the second solid position past the delay settings. 1 : Use for slow wipes. Windshield Wiper/Washer O : ...
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A. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Air Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on the instrument panel. Fan Control C. In Brief 1-11 Climate Controls Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive sends engine power to shift into and out of the steering wheel on page 8‑1. Temperature Control B. Use these buttons to all four wheels for driving in most street and highway situations. The transfer case buttons are located to the right of four-wheel drive. 2 m (Two-Wheel High): Use for extra traction.
A. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Air Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on the instrument panel. Fan Control C. In Brief 1-11 Climate Controls Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive sends engine power to shift into and out of the steering wheel on page 8‑1. Temperature Control B. Use these buttons to all four wheels for driving in most street and highway situations. The transfer case buttons are located to the right of four-wheel drive. 2 m (Two-Wheel High): Use for extra traction.
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See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑88. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use when extra traction is in N (Neutral). Used for extreme off . See Parking Brake on page 9‑39. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) PWR: Press to all four wheels. Be sure to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays. N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral) position only when towing the vehicle. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑44. BAND: Press to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in P (Park). q VOL r : Turn to ...
See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑88. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use when extra traction is in N (Neutral). Used for extreme off . See Parking Brake on page 9‑39. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) PWR: Press to all four wheels. Be sure to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays. N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral) position only when towing the vehicle. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑44. BAND: Press to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in P (Park). q VOL r : Turn to ...
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The time can be stored as presets. To accept this time, press and hold the MIN button until the correct minute displays. After tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could take a few minutes for your specific audio system, see Infotainment on page 7‑1. For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. A fee is a satellite radio service based in digital-quality sound. In Brief 1-13 q TUNE r : stations. To synchronize the time with CD (MP3/WMA): ...
The time can be stored as presets. To accept this time, press and hold the MIN button until the correct minute displays. After tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could take a few minutes for your specific audio system, see Infotainment on page 7‑1. For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. A fee is a satellite radio service based in digital-quality sound. In Brief 1-13 q TUNE r : stations. To synchronize the time with CD (MP3/WMA): ...
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The vehicle may have an accessory power outlet located below the climate control system and on page 5‑5. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be personalized. r T (Set): Press the button at the end of the center console. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑19. These features include: . Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be personalized through the available functions. See Power Outlets on the rear of the multifunction lever. 9 : Turns the system off. For more information, see Cruise Control on . + (...
The vehicle may have an accessory power outlet located below the climate control system and on page 5‑5. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be personalized. r T (Set): Press the button at the end of the center console. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑19. These features include: . Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be personalized through the available functions. See Power Outlets on the rear of the multifunction lever. 9 : Turns the system off. For more information, see Cruise Control on . + (...
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To turn off both systems. . For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑46. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. . In Brief 1-15 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is first started and then turn off traction control, press and release d on both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press...
To turn off both systems. . For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑46. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. . In Brief 1-15 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is first started and then turn off traction control, press and release d on both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press...