Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-4 In BriefPress UNLOCK to unlock the doorsand press LOCK to lock them.PressL to sound the hor
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-58 Seats and RestraintsFront Seat — Regular/Extended Cab withoutRear SeatsThe vehicle has a
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-59If the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restra
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-60 Seats and RestraintsNew parts and repairs may benecessary even if the LATCHsystem was not
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-614. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thel
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-62 Seats and RestraintsSecuring Child Restraints(Center Front SeatPosition){WARNINGA child i
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-63WARNING (Continued)fail-safe. No one can guaranteethat an airbag will
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-64 Seats and Restraints4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Position the r
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-658. Tighten the top tether. SeeLower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-66 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cuph
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-5WindowsManual WindowsUse the window crank to open andclose each window.Power Window
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20114-2 StorageRear StorageExtended cab models might havestorage compartments under therear seats.T
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-3Center Console StorageFor vehicles with bench seats, theremay be a center armrest st
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20114-4 Storage2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2H
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe steering wheel adjustment lever
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-3Move the band to one of thefollowing positions:8 (Mist): Use for a
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsThe compass can be calibratedby driving the vehicle in circles at8
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5RDS time is broadcast once aminute. After tuning to an RDSbroadcast
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and ControlsAshtraysThe vehicle may have a removableashtray and cigarette light
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7Instrument ClusterEnglish Automatic Transmission 2.9L Shown, Metric
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-6 In BriefPower SeatsTo adjust a power seat, if available:.Move the seat forward orrearward b
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe speedometer shows the speedin both miles per hour (m
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9Here are four things that someowners ask about. None of theseindica
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsPassenger Safety BeltReminder LightFor vehicles equipped with the
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11{WARNINGIf the airbag readiness light stayson after the vehicle i
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsIf the word ON or the on symbol islit on the passenger airbag sta
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13This light should come on when theignition is on, but the engine
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsLight On Steady: An emissioncontrol system malfunction hasbeen de
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15The vehicle may not passinspection if:.The malfunction indicator
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and ControlsIf the light comes on while driving,pull off the road and stop. T
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-17Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak®LightThe StabiliTrak and
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7Head RestraintAdjustmentDo not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsWhen the Light Flashes First andThen is On SteadyThis indicates t
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19High-Beam On LightThis light comes on when thehigh-beam headlamps
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-20 Instruments and Controlssuch as the odometer and tripodometer, engine oil life reset,and
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-216. To exit the language selection,momentarily press and releaseth
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)FeedbackThis feature allows you to prog
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-23The following are the possiblemessages that can be displayedand s
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and ControlsDoor Ajar MessagesDOORSThis message displays when one ormore of t
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25taken to your dealer for service assoon as possible. Press and re
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsService Vehicle MessagesSERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)This message
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps O
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefThe passenger airbag statusindicator will be visible on theinstrument panel when th
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingExterior Lamps OffReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chimesounds when the headla
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-3The DRL system will come on whenthe following conditions are met:.The ignition is o
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingHazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button located on thei
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5Fog LampsThe fog lamp button is located nearthe exterior lamps control.# : For vehi
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingInterior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlD(Instrument Panel Lights):Tur
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7Lighting FeaturesExit LightingThe interior lamps will come onwhen the key is remove
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-8 Lighting2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemNotice: Contact your dealerbefore adding any equipment.Adding audio or c
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3OperationAM-FM Radio
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-9Interior MirrorOn vehicles with a manual insiderearview mirror, the mirror can bead
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3/WMA)Playing the RadioAM-FM RadioPWR (Power): Press to
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-5AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):Automatic volume automaticallyadjusts the au
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemTo return to the manual mode, pressthe AUTO EQ button until CUSTOMdispla
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7LOC (Locked): This messagedisplays when the THEFTLOCK®system has locked
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-8 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3/WMA)BAND: Press to switch betweenFM1, FM2, AM, or XM1
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9INFO (Information): If the currentstation has a message, theinformation
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemIf the radio cannot find the desiredprogram type, NONE displays andthe
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-11Satellite RadioXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio serv
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemSetting Preset ChannelsIf the radio has XM, up to30 stations (6 FM1, 6
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13message is received after havingyour vehicle serviced, check withyour
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefExterior LightingO : Turns off all exterior lampsincluding the Daytime RunningLam
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast antenna canwithstand most car washes
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-15If the surface of a CD is soiled, takea soft, lint free cloth or dampe
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-16 Infotainment SystemBAND: Press to listen to the radiowhen a CD is playing. The inactiveCD
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17beneath them, the player advancesto the next folder in the file struct
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-18 Infotainment SystemPlaying an MP3/WMAInsert a CD partway into the slot,label side up. The
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-19SEEK arrow for more thantwo seconds searches the previousor next track
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment SystemCD MessagesCHECK CD: If this messagedisplays and/or the CD comes out,i
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-21To minimize driver distraction,before driving, and with the vehiclepar
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemAudio SystemWhen using the in‐vehicle Bluetoothsystem, sound comes thr
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-235. Locate the device named “YourVehicle” in the list on the cellphone.
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Climate ControlsA. Temperature ControlB. Fan ControlC. Air Delivery Mode ControlD
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-24 Infotainment SystemDigit Store: This command allowsa phone number to be stored as aname t
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25Using the “List” Command1. Press and releaseg.2. Say “Directory.”3. Sa
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment SystemCall WaitingCall waiting must be supported onthe Bluetooth phone and e
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-27To Transfer Audio to the BluetoothSystem From a Cell PhoneDuring a cal
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-28 Infotainment System2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsTemperature Control: Turn theknob clockwise or counterclockwiseto increase
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-3@ (Recirculation): Press to turnthe recirculation mode on or off. Anindicat
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate Controls2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . .
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-12 In Brief{WARNINGShifting the transfer case toN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll eve
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltraged
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-4 Driving and Operatingpavement or gravel; the conditionof the road, whether it is wet, dry,o
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5page 9‑3. It is better to remove asmuch speed as possible from acollis
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and Operatingand by not overdriving thoseconditions. But skids are alwayspossible.T
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7Avoid sharp turns and abruptmaneuvers. Failure to operate thevehicle c
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingYou will find other importantinformation under Vehicle LoadLimits on p
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9Controlling the vehicle is the key tosuccessful off-road driving. One
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingOff-roading requires a different kindof alertness from driving on pa
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11Driving UphillOnce you decide it is safe to driveup the hill:.Use a
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-13q TUNE r : Turn to select radiostations.q SEEK r : Press to go to theprevious or
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and Operating.While backing down the hill, putyour left hand on the steeringwheel
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13.What is at the bottom of the hill?Is there a hidden creek bank orev
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-14 Driving and Operatingbetween the left and rightwheels — might not prevent thevehicle from
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15accelerating, and braking. Drive ata reduced speed and avoid sharptu
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingThe vehicle requires more frequentservice due to off-road use. Refer
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17Other driving tips include:.Keep the vehicle well ventilated..Keep i
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingDrive with caution, whatever thecondition. Accelerate gently sotract
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19WARNING (Continued).Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting th
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingRocking the Vehicle to getIt OutTurn the steering wheel left andrigh
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21{WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Wei
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual MService and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . .
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-14 In BriefCruise ControlThe cruise controls are located atthe end of the multifunction leve
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingSteps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1.Locate the statement“The co
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23Example 2A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and Operatingwill have the Certification/Tirelabel attached to the edge of thedri
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25{WARNINGThings you put inside thevehicle can strike and injurepeople
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingA reinforcement kit for mountinga toolbox is recommended. Seeyour de
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27Ignition PositionsThe ignition switch has four differentpositions.To
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingB (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This isthe position in which you canoperate the
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29engine begins cranking, theengine will continue crankingfor a few se
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-30 Driving and Operating3. Plug it into a normal, grounded110-volt AC outlet.{WARNINGPluggin
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-31{WARNINGIf you have four-wheel drive, thevehicle will be free to rol
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15Performance andMaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The traction control system
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and Operatingthe pressure from the parking pawlin the transmission, so you can pu
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33Parking Over ThingsThat Burn{WARNINGThings that can burn could touch
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingRunning the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengi
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35AutomaticTransmissionThe vehicle has a shift lever on thesteering co
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and OperatingR (Reverse): Use this gear toback up.Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use the brakes offand
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingR (Reverse): To back up, press theclutch pedal. After the vehicle st
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Drive SystemsFour-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has four-wheel drive,you
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-40 Driving and OperatingRecommended Transfer Case SettingsDriving ConditionsTransfer Case Se
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41You might choose four-wheel low ifyou were driving off-road in sand,
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-16 In BriefThe TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. It is thedriver ’s resp
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingShifting from Four-Wheel Low toTwo-Wheel High orFour-Wheel HighTo sh
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Shifting Out of NeutralAfter towing the vehicle, you willhave to shi
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingAs the brakes are applied, thecomputer keeps receiving updateson whe
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Pull
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingRide Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The Traction Control
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47To turn off TCS, press and releasethe StabiliTrak/TCS button. TheSta
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and Operatingnecessary to “rock” the vehicle toattempt to free it. If traction co
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-49Cruise ControlWith cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph)
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-50 Driving and OperatingThis light on the instrument panelcluster comes on while the cruisec
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-51you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintainthe vehicl
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-17Roadside Assistance and OnStar(U.S. and Canada)If you have an active OnStarsubscr
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-52 Driving and OperatingGasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only)At a minimum, gasoline
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-53Fuel AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolinesin the United Sta
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-54 Driving and OperatingFilling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire ca
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-55allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. If the fuel cap is notpr
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-56 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbee
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-57Driving with a Trailer{WARNINGWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases ma
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-58 Driving and OperatingFollowing DistanceStay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-59altitudes. If the engine is turned offimmediately after towing at hi
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-60 Driving and OperatingMaintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften wh
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-61The following information has manytime-tested, important trailering
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefFor a full description of OnStarservices and system limitations, seethe OnStar Ow
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-62 Driving and OperatingUse the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh,
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-63Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*2WD Crew Cab2.9L L4 A
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-64 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*4WD Crew Cab3.7L L5 A
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-65The trailer tongue weight (A) shouldbe 10 percent to 15 percent of t
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-66 Driving and OperatingTowing EquipmentHitchesIt is important to have the correcthitch equi
Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-67Conversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not add a
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-68 Driving and Operating2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Cal
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3General InformationFor service and parts needs, visityour dealer. You will rec
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareAccessories andModificationsAdding non‐dealer accessories ormaking modificatio
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5If doing some of your own servicework, use the proper servicemanual. It tells
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview3.7 L L5 Engine Shown (2.9 L L4 Engine Similar)
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See“Adding Washer Fluid” underWasher Fluid on page
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle Care5.3 L V8 Engine
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑17.B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator(
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-10 Vehicle Care2. Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, thenpush i
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11Notice: Use only engine oilthat is approved to the dexosspecification or an
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-12 Vehicle Care(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil shouldbe used. An oil of this viscositygrade will
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-13The engine oil and filter must bechanged at least once a year and,at this ti
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe igni
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-14 Vehicle CareWait at least 30 minutes beforechecking the transmission fluid levelif the v
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-153. Check both sides of the dipstick,and read the lower level. Thefluid level
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareManual TransmissionFluidWhen to CheckA good time to check the manualtransmis
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17Hydraulic ClutchThe hydraulic clutch linkage in thevehicle is self-adjusting
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-18 Vehicle CareWhen to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter a
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-195.3 L V8 EngineA. Coolant Recovery TankB. Radiator Pressure CapC. Engine Coo
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle CareWhat to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the coolin
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the cool
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CareHow to Add Coolant to theRadiator{WARNINGAn electric engine cooling fanunder
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-236. Start the engine and let it rununtil the upper radiator hose canbe felt g
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareIf Steam is Coming from theEngine Compartment{WARNINGSteam from an overheate
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-25Engine FanThis vehicle has a clutched enginecooling fan. When the clutch ise
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle CareWhat to UseTo determine what kind of fluid touse, see Recommended Fluids and
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27{WARNINGThe brake wear warning soundmeans that soon the brakes willnot work
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareBrake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake flu
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29What to AddUse only new DOT 3 brake fluidfrom a sealed container. SeeRecomme
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareExtended Storage: Remove theblack, negative (−) cable from thebattery or use
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-31If the level is below the bottom ofthe filler plug hole, located on thefront
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle Care3. For automatic transmissionvehicles, try to start the enginein each gear.
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-33Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing this check,
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsIf a door is open or ajar whenLOCK is pressed, the horn soundssevera
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle Care2. Press down on the bladeassembly pivot locking tab. Pulldown on the blade
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35Headlamp AimingHeadlamp aim has been preset atthe factory and should need no
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle Care3. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove itfrom the headlamp assemb
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37Taillamps, Turn Signal,Stoplamps, and Back-UpLampsA. Stoplamp/TaillampB. Tur
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle CareCenter High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL)To replace the CHMSL bulb:1. Remove the t
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39Exterior LampBulbNumberParking/Front TurnSignal3757KAParking Lamp(Inboard)31
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-40 Vehicle CareIf the overload is caused by anelectrical problem and not snow orice, be sur
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41The trailer brake relay is located onthe bottom side of the batteryharness.F
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle CareFuses UsageDR/LCKPower DoorLocks (If Equipped)DRLDaylight RunningLampsERLSMa
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-43Fuses UsageSTRTRStarter SolenoidRelayTBCTruck BodyControllerTCMTransmissionC
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especi
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle CareRelays UsageSTRTRStarter Relay (PCMRelay)VSESVehicle StabilityEnhancementSys
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-455.3LFuses UsageA Trailer Park LampBCommunicationInterface ModuleFuses UsageC
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle CareWheels and TiresTiresEvery new GM vehicle hashigh-quality tires made by alea
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example(A) Tire Size : The tire sizeis a combinati
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareCompact Spare Tire Example(A) Tire Ply Material: The typeof cord and number
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-49Tire DesignationsTire SizeThe following is an exampleof a typical passenger
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-50 Vehicle CareBelt: A rubber coated layer ofcords that is located betweenthe plies and the
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Maximum Load Rating: Theload rating for a tire at themaximum permissible inf
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-52 Vehicle CareUTQGS (Uniform Tire QualityGrading Standards): A tireinformation system that
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53For additional informationregarding how much weightthe vehicle can carry, an
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-6 Keys, Doors and WindowsAutomatic Door LocksIf the vehicle has power doorlocks and the remot
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareTire Pressure forHigh-Speed Operation{WARNINGDriving at high speeds, 160 km/
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantlyunder‐inflat
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle CareWhen a low tire pressure conditionis detected, the TPMS illuminatesthe low t
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-57TPMS Malfunction Light andMessageThe TPMS will not function properlyif one o
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle CareThe malfunction light and the DICmessage should go off at the nextignition c
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-599. After hearing the confirming hornchirp for the driver side rear tire,chec
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle CareAny time unusual wear isnoticed, rotate the tires assoon as possible and che
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-61When It Is Time for NewTiresFactors, such as maintenance,temperatures, drivi
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-62 Vehicle CareSpec number is molded onto thetire's sidewall near the tire size.If the
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-63Different Size Tires andWheelsIf wheels or tires are installed thatare a dif
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7To open a rear door when thesecurity lock is on, unlock the doorand
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareAll Passenger Car Tires MustConform to Federal SafetyRequirements In Additio
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65Wheel Alignment and TireBalanceThe tires and wheels were alignedand balanced
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareNotice: The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearinglife, brake cooli
Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-67Do not use chains on the tires ofthe front axle. Tighten them astightly as p
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle Careif possible. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See HazardWarning Flashers
Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-69The tools you will need are locatedunder the right front passenger seat.1. M
Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-70 Vehicle CareCrew CabFor crew cab models, the jack andwheel blocks are located under thed
Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-712. Insert the chiseled end of thejack handle (C) at a slight anglethrough th
Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-72 Vehicle Care2. Remove the center cap byplacing the chisel end of thewheel wrench (E) int
Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-73Front Position4. Position the jack (A) under thevehicle as shown for the fro
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsOpen the tailgate by pulling up onthe outside handle while pulling t
Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle Care6. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the vehicle.Raise the vehicle far
Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7510. Put the wheel nuts back onwith the rounded end of thenuts toward the whe
Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-76 Vehicle CareNotice: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brakepulsation and rotor
Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-773. Assemble the wheel wrench, thejack handle extensions, and thejack handle
Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-78 Vehicle Care7. Make sure the tire is storedsecurely. Push, pull (A), andthen try to turn
Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-79Crew CabA. JackB. Wheel BlocksC. Wing Nut1. Attach the wheel blocks (B) toth
Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle Care3. Loosen the cable by turning thewheel wrench counterclockwisethree or four
Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-819. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the jack until itlifts the tire.1
Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle Care15. If the cable is hanging underthe vehicle, turn the wheelwrench clockwise
Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-83And do not mix your compact sparetire or wheel with other wheels ortires. Th
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9Tailgate Partially Down2. Remove the retaining cable fromthe passeng
Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpa
Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-853. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Unplug unnecessaryaccessories plug
Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle CareDo not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would
Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative
Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle CareRecreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicl
Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-89Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure todinghy tow a four-whe
Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-90 Vehicle CareNotice: If a two-wheel-drivevehicle is towed with the rearwheels on the grou
Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-916. Shift the transfer case toN (Neutral). See “Shifting intoN (Neutral)” und
Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle CareRear Towing (Rear Wheels Off theGround) – Four‐Wheel‐DriveVehiclesUse the fo
Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93Appearance CareExterior CareSilicone grease on weatherstrips willmake them l
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsIf the LOCK button on the RKEtransmitter is pressed, but a door is
Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle CareIf the vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoatgives mor
Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-95Aluminum or Chrome-PlatedWheels and TrimThe vehicle may have eitheraluminum
Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle CareSheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged andrequires sheet metal repair o
Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-97Interior CareThe interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned oft
Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-98 Vehicle Care.Do not heavily saturate theupholstery while cleaning..Cleaners that contain
Black plate (99,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-99Do not use heat, steam, spot liftersor spot removers, or shoe polish onleath
Black plate (100,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-100 Vehicle CareFloor Mats{WARNINGIf a floor mat is the wrong size oris not properly insta
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance.Are driven off-road in therecommended manner. SeeOff-Road Driving
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3life system whenever the oil ischanged. See Engine Oil LifeSystem o
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11ImmobilizerSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13‑17 for informat
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and MaintenanceAdditional Required ServicesEvery 12 000 km/7,500 Miles.Rotate tire
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5if a power washer is used toclean mud and dirt from theunderbody, c
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lub
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7Usage Fluid/LubricantHydraulic Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantOuter Tailgate Handle Pivot Pointsand HingesMu
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, re
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-11Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-13Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-12 Keys, Doors and Windows4. Insert the second current driver'skey in the ignition and
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate conversio
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3Capacities and Specifications (cont.)ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTran
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.9L and 3.7L Engines5.3L Engine
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appe
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your con
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationHowever, we recognize thatdespite the good intentions of allparties in
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-5From Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)From
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13If the engine does not start afterthree tries, the vehicle needsse
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationCustomer Assistance forText Telephone (TTY)Users (U.S. and Canada)To a
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7GM MobilityReimbursement Program(U.S. and Canada)This program is avail
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationChevrolet and General Motors ofCanada Limited reserve the right tolimi
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must be over250 kilometers
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-10 Customer InformationCourtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your owner
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-11insurance coverage, credit card,etc. You are responsible for fuelusa
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-12 Customer InformationLimited Warranty, and any vehiclefailure related to such parts is no
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-13.Insurance company and policynumber..General description of thedamag
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-14 Customer InformationOwner InformationOwner publications are writtenspecifically for owne
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-15However, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individualproblems between y
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower MirrorsVehicles with outside power mirrorshave controls on t
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-16 Customer InformationVehicle DataRecording andPrivacyThis GM vehicle has a number ofsophi
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-17GM will not access this data orshare it with others except: with the
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-18 Customer Information2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Accessory Power .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29Jump Starting . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-3Child Restraints (cont.)Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41Securing . .
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-4 INDEXDriving (cont.)Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Vehicle Load Limits . . .
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-5Front SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Heated . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-6 INDEXHorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2How to Wear Safety Bel
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-7Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Chil
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15Automatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticd
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-8 INDEXPParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30Shifting Out of . . . . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-9Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38Replacement PartsAirbags . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-10 INDEXService (cont.)Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Maintenance Records . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-11Tires (cont.)Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49Unifo
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-12 INDEXWWarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-15Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndic
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate informationabout the vehicle, use the Indexin
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsWindows{WARNINGLeaving children, helpless adults,or pets in a vehi
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17Power Windows{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-18 Keys, Doors and WindowsRear WindowsSliding Rear WindowIf the vehicle has this feature,squ
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsFront SeatsOn some crew cab models, thevehicle's fr
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-3Rear SeatsOn some crew cab models, thevehicle's rear seats have ad
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat AdjustmentTo adjust the seat, if available:.Move the seat fo
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-5Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehic
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksTo recline a power seatback,if available:.Tilt
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehi
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-8 Seats and RestraintsHeated Front Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-9Rear SeatsRear Seats(Extended Cab)On extended cab models, there maybe f
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-10 Seats and RestraintsRear Seats (Crew Cab)On crew cab models, the rearseatbacks can be fol
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-11To return a seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the seatback up a
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-12 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety bel
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-13Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything,you go as fast a
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-14 Seats and RestraintsThe person keeps going untilstopped by something. In a realvehicle, i
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-15Q: If my vehicle has airbags, whyshould I have to wear safetybelts?A:
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-16 Seats and RestraintsFirst, before you or yourpassenger(s) wear a safety belt,there is imp
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-17{WARNINGYou can be seriously hurt if theshoulder belt is too loose. I
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011vi Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-18 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrongbuckle.
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-19{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured if thebelt goes over an armrest
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-20 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is behind the body.{WARNINGYou
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-21Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoul
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-22 Seats and Restraints4. If equipped with a shoulder beltheight adjuster, move it to thehei
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-23To move it up or down, squeeze therelease buttons (A) together andmov
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-24 Seats and RestraintsHere is how to install a comfortguide to the shoulder belt:1. Slide t
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-25WARNING (Continued)and across the chest. These partsof the body are b
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-26 Seats and RestraintsLap BeltThis section is only for the lap belt.To learn how to wear a
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-27Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt systemparts that might
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Dri
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-28 Seats and RestraintsAirbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag f
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-29WARNING (Continued)close to the airbag, as you wouldbe if you were si
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-30 Seats and RestraintsThe right front passenger's airbagis in the instrument panel on
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-31When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate i
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsYour vehicle may or may not haveroof-rail airbags. See Airbag Systemo
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33Airbags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplementto
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and RestraintsAdditional windshield breakagemay also occur from the right frontpass
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-35conditions. The driver airbag is notaffected by the passenger sensing
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right frontpa
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-37If the On Indicator is Lit for aChild RestraintIf a child restraint h
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-2 In BriefInstrument PanelManual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and Restraints2. Remove any additional materialfrom the seat, such as blankets,cush
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-39{WARNINGFor up to 10 seconds after theignition is turned off and theb
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-40 Seats and RestraintsQ: Because I have a disability,I have to get my vehiclemodified. How
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-42 Seats and RestraintsAlso see “Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt onp
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-43WARNING (Continued)That could cause serious or fatalinjuries. The sho
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-44 Seats and RestraintsChildren who are not restrainedproperly can strike other people,or ca
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-45Q: What are the different types ofadd-on child restraints?A: Add-on c
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-46 Seats and RestraintsChild Restraint Systems(A) Rear‐Facing Infant SeatA rear-facing infan
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-47Securing an Add-On ChildRestraint in the Vehicle{WARNINGA child can b
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑3.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSign
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsWe recommend that children andchild restraints be secured in a rearse
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-49When securing a child restraint in arear seating position, study thei
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-50 Seats and RestraintsIn order to use the LATCH systemin your vehicle, you need achild rest
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-51Your child restraint may havea single tether (A) or a dualtether (C).
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and RestraintsFront Seat — Regularand Extended Cab withoutRear Seatsi (Top Tether A
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-53Extended Cab — Rear SeatThe top tether anchors in anextended cab mode
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-54 Seats and RestraintsSecuring a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a LA
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-55Crew Cab — Rear Seat1. Put the child restraint onthe seat.2. If the c
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-56 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas a fixed or adjustableheadrest or hea
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