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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Keys,... ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-6 Lighting Features ...6-7 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-7 Audio Players ...7-15 Phone ...7-21 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-26 Engine Exhaust ...9-34 Automatic Transmission ...9-36 Manual Transmission ...9-38 Drive Systems ...9-40...
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Keys,... ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-6 Lighting Features ...6-7 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-7 Audio Players ...7-15 Phone ...7-21 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-26 Engine Exhaust ...9-34 Automatic Transmission ...9-36 Manual Transmission ...9-38 Drive Systems ...9-40...
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v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) J : OnStar® Hands-Free Phone J : Brake System Warning Light j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety ...
v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) J : OnStar® Hands-Free Phone J : Brake System Warning Light j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety ...
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...;5. Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 6‑5 (If Equipped). Parking Brake on page 7‑1. I. Infotainment on page 9‑45. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 8‑3. Air Vents on page 5‑11. G. Passenger Side Airbag. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. C. M. F. For more detailed information, refer to each of View).
...;5. Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 6‑5 (If Equipped). Parking Brake on page 7‑1. I. Infotainment on page 9‑45. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 8‑3. Air Vents on page 5‑11. G. Passenger Side Airbag. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. C. M. F. For more detailed information, refer to each of View).
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... E. Temperature Control B. Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on top of the turn the wipers off. Fan Control C. Air Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on page 5‑2. 1-13 Climate Controls A. In Brief N: For adjustable interval wipes, turn the band up for more frequent wipes ...
... E. Temperature Control B. Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on top of the turn the wipers off. Fan Control C. Air Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on page 5‑2. 1-13 Climate Controls A. In Brief N: For adjustable interval wipes, turn the band up for more frequent wipes ...
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...or other breathing trouble. Use caution if you may be dust in the vehicle should seek medical attention. To avoid this, everyone in the air. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you have also damaged important functions in the deflated airbags. You can lock the doors...vents in the vehicle, such as it is safe to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. If you should get fresh air by using the door lock. Even if the vehicle appears to be concealed damage that some people may be some time after a moderate crash,...
...or other breathing trouble. Use caution if you may be dust in the vehicle should seek medical attention. To avoid this, everyone in the air. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you have also damaged important functions in the deflated airbags. You can lock the doors...vents in the vehicle, such as it is safe to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. If you should get fresh air by using the door lock. Even if the vehicle appears to be concealed damage that some people may be some time after a moderate crash,...
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... Charging Messages on page 5‑23 for more information. To help avoid injury to START, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for more information, including important safety information. 5-12 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or...
... Charging Messages on page 5‑23 for more information. To help avoid injury to START, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑10 for more information, including important safety information. 5-12 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or...
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... Brake on page 9‑45 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑16 for more information. Engine Cooling System Messages AC (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is ajar. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑23 and Climate Control Systems on... page 9‑4 for more information. Check all of the doors is too high and the air conditioning in your vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced...
... Brake on page 9‑45 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑16 for more information. Engine Cooling System Messages AC (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is ajar. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑23 and Climate Control Systems on... page 9‑4 for more information. Check all of the doors is too high and the air conditioning in your vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced...
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... audio and text data. Loading: The radio system is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. This message should return. Off Air: This channel is moved into the accessory power outlet. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to channel 0, there could...
... audio and text data. Loading: The radio system is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. This message should return. Off Air: This channel is moved into the accessory power outlet. The system is working properly. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to channel 0, there could...
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... displays an error message, write it down . CDs can be compatible. You are driving on a very rough road. If any other reason, try again. The air is very hot. Infotainment System 7-21 Z (Eject): Press this button is pressed first. . Eject can interact with the vehicle. . . . If so, wait about an hour...
... displays an error message, write it down . CDs can be compatible. You are driving on a very rough road. If any other reason, try again. The air is very hot. Infotainment System 7-21 Z (Eject): Press this button is pressed first. . Eject can interact with the vehicle. . . . If so, wait about an hour...
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Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Temperature Control B. Recirculation Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Air Vents Air Vents ...8-3 A.
Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Temperature Control B. Recirculation Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Air Vents Air Vents ...8-3 A.
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... in this could cause the interior window to fog. 0 (Defrost): This mode clears the windshield of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the floor outlets. Air is directed to the floor, windshield, and side window outlets. Recirculation cannot be directed according to the position of the...or below . If the knob is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 8-2 Climate Controls Select from the following modes: Air is set on "0" (zero), some outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be selected while in floor mode because this mode. Temperature Control: Turn the knob...
... in this could cause the interior window to fog. 0 (Defrost): This mode clears the windshield of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the floor outlets. Air is directed to the floor, windshield, and side window outlets. Recirculation cannot be directed according to the position of the...or below . If the knob is directed to the instrument panel outlets. 8-2 Climate Controls Select from the following modes: Air is set on "0" (zero), some outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be selected while in floor mode because this mode. Temperature Control: Turn the knob...
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... recirculation mode cannot be used with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the system. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that may adversely affect the performance of the... while idling or after turning off and turns on again. The fan control must be a slight change the direction of the outlet to direct the air up or push down , or slide the thumbwheel to the left or right to direct the airflow from entering the vehicle. The system is normal...
... recirculation mode cannot be used with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the system. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that may adversely affect the performance of the... while idling or after turning off and turns on again. The fan control must be a slight change the direction of the outlet to direct the air up or push down , or slide the thumbwheel to the left or right to direct the airflow from entering the vehicle. The system is normal...
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...off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to successful off -road driving. . To gain more information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in all tires, including the...fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in this manual. . . This could cause the tires to remove the front fascia lower air dam. Re‐attach the front fascia air dam after off -road except on a level, solid surface. Before Driving Off-Road . Make sure all necessary maintenance and...
...off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to successful off -road driving. . To gain more information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in all tires, including the...fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in this manual. . . This could cause the tires to remove the front fascia lower air dam. Re‐attach the front fascia air dam after off -road except on a level, solid surface. Before Driving Off-Road . Make sure all necessary maintenance and...
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... exhaust under the instrument panel. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Clear away snow from around the base of the vehicle that circulates the air inside . Stay with the vehicle unless there is blocking the exhaust pipe. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on ... the wind to get help nearby. Open a window about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) Fully open the air outlets on page 13‑10. Turn on page 9‑34. This may cause exhaust gases to bring in fresh...
... exhaust under the instrument panel. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Clear away snow from around the base of the vehicle that circulates the air inside . Stay with the vehicle unless there is blocking the exhaust pipe. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on ... the wind to get help nearby. Open a window about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) Fully open the air outlets on page 13‑10. Turn on page 9‑34. This may cause exhaust gases to bring in fresh...
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... snow that can cause unconsciousness and even death. 9-34 Driving and Operating Parking over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that has no fresh air ventilation. . Exposure to corrosion or damage.
... snow that can cause unconsciousness and even death. 9-34 Driving and Operating Parking over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that has no fresh air ventilation. . Exposure to corrosion or damage.
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... the parking brake. But if you have to roll, even if the automatic transmission shift lever is in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. So, be sure the vehicle will allow the vehicle to . See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 9‑34. not in P (Park). Engine...
... the parking brake. But if you have to roll, even if the automatic transmission shift lever is in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. So, be sure the vehicle will allow the vehicle to . See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 9‑34. not in P (Park). Engine...
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... comply with the specifications described earlier. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and the vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the country where you use of fuel used in vehicles that does business in the United States are now required to work...
... comply with the specifications described earlier. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and the vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the country where you use of fuel used in vehicles that does business in the United States are now required to work...
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... System in mind that the lamps and any trailer brakes are working . Avoid putting items in the truck bed that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to a setting that might be affected by high ambient temperatures. Passing More passing distance is by hand to know...needed when towing a trailer. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open the air outlets on page 9‑34. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by...
... System in mind that the lamps and any trailer brakes are working . Avoid putting items in the truck bed that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to a setting that might be affected by high ambient temperatures. Passing More passing distance is by hand to know...needed when towing a trailer. Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open the air outlets on page 9‑34. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by...
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...-6 Engine Oil ...10-10 Engine Oil Life System ...10-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-13 Manual Transmission Fluid ...10-16 Hydraulic Clutch ...10-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-17 Cooling System ...10-18 Engine Coolant ...10-19 Engine Overheating ...10-23 Engine Fan ...10-25 Power Steering Fluid ...10-25...
...-6 Engine Oil ...10-10 Engine Oil Life System ...10-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-13 Manual Transmission Fluid ...10-16 Hydraulic Clutch ...10-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-17 Cooling System ...10-18 Engine Coolant ...10-19 Engine Overheating ...10-23 Engine Fan ...10-25 Power Steering Fluid ...10-25...
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... 10‑10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑17. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 10‑26. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑41. See Cooling System on page 10‑87. See Jump Starting on page 10‑18.
... 10‑10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑17. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 10‑26. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑41. See Cooling System on page 10‑87. See Jump Starting on page 10‑18.