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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-35
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-46
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-93
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Summary of Contents

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Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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

Page 3 - Canadian Vehicle Owners

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-58 Seats and RestraintsFront Seat — Regular/Extended Cab withoutRear SeatsThe vehicle has a

Page 4

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-59If the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restra

Page 5 - Introduction v

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-60 Seats and RestraintsNew parts and repairs may benecessary even if the LATCHsystem was not

Page 6

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

Page 7 - In Brief

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-62 Seats and RestraintsSecuring Child Restraints(Center Front SeatPosition){WARNINGA child i

Page 8 - Instrument Panel

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-63WARNING (Continued)fail-safe. No one can guaranteethat an airbag will

Page 9 - Initial Drive

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

Page 10 - Tailgate

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-658. Tighten the top tether. SeeLower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (

Page 11 - Seat Adjustment

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-66 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES

Page 12 - Heated Seats

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cuph

Page 13 - Passenger Airbag

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-5WindowsManual WindowsUse the window crank to open andclose each window.Power Window

Page 14 - Mirror Adjustment

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20114-2 StorageRear StorageExtended cab models might havestorage compartments under therear seats.T

Page 15 - Steering Wheel

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-3Center Console StorageFor vehicles with bench seats, theremay be a center armrest st

Page 16 - 1-10 In Brief

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20114-4 Storage2 NOTES

Page 17 - Four-Wheel Drive

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2H

Page 18 - Vehicle Features

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe steering wheel adjustment lever

Page 19 - Satellite Radio

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

Page 20 - 1-14 In Brief

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsThe compass can be calibratedby driving the vehicle in circles at8

Page 21 - Maintenance

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5RDS time is broadcast once aminute. After tuning to an RDSbroadcast

Page 22 - Roadside Assistance

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and ControlsAshtraysThe vehicle may have a removableashtray and cigarette light

Page 23 - In Brief 1-17

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7Instrument ClusterEnglish Automatic Transmission 2.9L Shown, Metric

Page 24 - Q and speaking to an

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

Page 25 - Keys, Doors and

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe speedometer shows the speedin both miles per hour (m

Page 26 - Keys and Locks

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9Here are four things that someowners ask about. None of theseindica

Page 27 - (RKE) System Operation

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsPassenger Safety BeltReminder LightFor vehicles equipped with the

Page 28 - L again, or start the

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11{WARNINGIf the airbag readiness light stayson after the vehicle i

Page 29 - Power Door Locks

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

Page 30 - Safety Locks (Crew Cab)

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13This light should come on when theignition is on, but the engine

Page 31 - (Extended Cab)

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsLight On Steady: An emissioncontrol system malfunction hasbeen de

Page 32 - 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15The vehicle may not passinspection if:.The malfunction indicator

Page 33 - Vehicle Security

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

Page 34 - 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-17Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak®LightThe StabiliTrak and

Page 35 - Canada Only)

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7Head RestraintAdjustmentDo not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are

Page 36 - (Passlock U.S. Only)

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsWhen the Light Flashes First andThen is On SteadyThis indicates t

Page 37 - Exterior Mirrors

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19High-Beam On LightThis light comes on when thehigh-beam headlamps

Page 38 - Interior Mirrors

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-20 Instruments and Controlssuch as the odometer and tripodometer, engine oil life reset,and

Page 39 - Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-216. To exit the language selection,momentarily press and releaseth

Page 40 - Manual Windows

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)FeedbackThis feature allows you to prog

Page 41 - Power Windows

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-23The following are the possiblemessages that can be displayedand s

Page 42 - Sun Visors

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and ControlsDoor Ajar MessagesDOORSThis message displays when one ormore of t

Page 43 - Restraints

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25taken to your dealer for service assoon as possible. Press and re

Page 44 - Head Restraints

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsService Vehicle MessagesSERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)This message

Page 45 - Front Seats

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps O

Page 46 - Lumbar Adjustment

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefThe passenger airbag statusindicator will be visible on theinstrument panel when th

Page 47 - Reclining Seatbacks

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingExterior Lamps OffReminderIf a door is open, a reminder chimesounds when the headla

Page 48 - 3-6 Seats and Restraints

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

Page 49 - Seatback Latches

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingHazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button located on thei

Page 50 - Heated Front Seats

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5Fog LampsThe fog lamp button is located nearthe exterior lamps control.# : For vehi

Page 51 - Rear Seats

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingInterior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlD(Instrument Panel Lights):Tur

Page 52 - Rear Seats (Crew Cab)

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7Lighting FeaturesExit LightingThe interior lamps will come onwhen the key is remove

Page 53 - Seats and Restraints 3-11

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20116-8 Lighting2 NOTES

Page 54

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 55 - Seats and Restraints 3-13

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemNotice: Contact your dealerbefore adding any equipment.Adding audio or c

Page 56 - 3-14 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3OperationAM-FM Radio

Page 57 - Properly

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-9Interior MirrorOn vehicles with a manual insiderearview mirror, the mirror can bead

Page 58 - 3-16 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3/WMA)Playing the RadioAM-FM RadioPWR (Power): Press to

Page 59 - Seats and Restraints 3-17

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-5AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):Automatic volume automaticallyadjusts the au

Page 60 - 3-18 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemTo return to the manual mode, pressthe AUTO EQ button until CUSTOMdispla

Page 61 - Seats and Restraints 3-19

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7LOC (Locked): This messagedisplays when the THEFTLOCK®system has locked

Page 62 - 3-20 Seats and Restraints

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

Page 63 - Lap-Shoulder Belt

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9INFO (Information): If the currentstation has a message, theinformation

Page 64 - 3-22 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemIf the radio cannot find the desiredprogram type, NONE displays andthe

Page 65 - Seats and Restraints 3-23

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-11Satellite RadioXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio serv

Page 66 - 3-24 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemSetting Preset ChannelsIf the radio has XM, up to30 stations (6 FM1, 6

Page 67 - Pregnancy

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13message is received after havingyour vehicle serviced, check withyour

Page 68 - Safety System Check

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefExterior LightingO : Turns off all exterior lampsincluding the Daytime RunningLam

Page 69 - System Parts After a

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast antenna canwithstand most car washes

Page 70 - Airbag System

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

Page 71 - Where Are the Airbags?

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-16 Infotainment SystemBAND: Press to listen to the radiowhen a CD is playing. The inactiveCD

Page 72 - 3-30 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17beneath them, the player advancesto the next folder in the file struct

Page 73 - Inflate?

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

Page 74 - Restrain?

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-19SEEK arrow for more thantwo seconds searches the previousor next track

Page 75 - What Will You See After

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment SystemCD MessagesCHECK CD: If this messagedisplays and/or the CD comes out,i

Page 76 - Passenger Sensing

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-21To minimize driver distraction,before driving, and with the vehiclepar

Page 77 - Seats and Restraints 3-35

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemAudio SystemWhen using the in‐vehicle Bluetoothsystem, sound comes thr

Page 78 - 3-36 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-235. Locate the device named “YourVehicle” in the list on the cellphone.

Page 79 - Seats and Restraints 3-37

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Climate ControlsA. Temperature ControlB. Fan ControlC. Air Delivery Mode ControlD

Page 80 - Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-24 Infotainment SystemDigit Store: This command allowsa phone number to be stored as aname t

Page 81 - Adding Equipment to the

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25Using the “List” Command1. Press and releaseg.2. Say “Directory.”3. Sa

Page 82 - Replacing Airbag System

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment SystemCall WaitingCall waiting must be supported onthe Bluetooth phone and e

Page 83 - Child Restraints

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-27To Transfer Audio to the BluetoothSystem From a Cell PhoneDuring a cal

Page 84 - 3-42 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20117-28 Infotainment System2 NOTES

Page 85 - Children

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . .

Page 86 - 3-44 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsTemperature Control: Turn theknob clockwise or counterclockwiseto increase

Page 87 - Seats and Restraints 3-45

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-3@ (Recirculation): Press to turnthe recirculation mode on or off. Anindicat

Page 88 - Child Restraint Systems

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate Controls2 NOTES

Page 89 - Restraint

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . .

Page 90 - 3-48 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-12 In Brief{WARNINGShifting the transfer case toN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll eve

Page 91 - (LATCH System)

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Page 92 - 3-50 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltraged

Page 93 - Seats and Restraints 3-51

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

Page 94 - 3-52 Seats and Restraints

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

Page 95 - Seats and Restraints 3-53

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and Operatingand by not overdriving thoseconditions. But skids are alwayspossible.T

Page 96 - 3-54 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7Avoid sharp turns and abruptmaneuvers. Failure to operate thevehicle c

Page 97 - Seats and Restraints 3-55

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingYou will find other importantinformation under Vehicle LoadLimits on p

Page 98 - 3-56 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9Controlling the vehicle is the key tosuccessful off-road driving. One

Page 99 - Seats and Restraints 3-57

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingOff-roading requires a different kindof alertness from driving on pa

Page 100 - 3-58 Seats and Restraints

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

Page 101 - Parts After a Crash

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

Page 102 - (Rear Seat Position)

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and Operating.While backing down the hill, putyour left hand on the steeringwheel

Page 103 - Seats and Restraints 3-61

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

Page 104 - 3-62 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-14 Driving and Operatingbetween the left and rightwheels — might not prevent thevehicle from

Page 105 - Seats and Restraints 3-63

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15accelerating, and braking. Drive ata reduced speed and avoid sharptu

Page 106 - 3-64 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingThe vehicle requires more frequentservice due to off-road use. Refer

Page 107 - Seats and Restraints 3-65

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17Other driving tips include:.Keep the vehicle well ventilated..Keep i

Page 108 - 3-66 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingDrive with caution, whatever thecondition. Accelerate gently sotract

Page 109 - Compartments

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19WARNING (Continued).Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting th

Page 110 - Rear Storage

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingRocking the Vehicle to getIt OutTurn the steering wheel left andrigh

Page 111 - Center Console Storage

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21{WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Wei

Page 112 - 4-4 Storage

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual MService and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . .

Page 113 - Controls

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-14 In BriefCruise ControlThe cruise controls are located atthe end of the multifunction leve

Page 114

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingSteps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1.Locate the statement“The co

Page 115 - Instruments and Controls 5-3

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23Example 2A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs

Page 116 - Y b / O repeatedly until

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and Operatingwill have the Certification/Tirelabel attached to the edge of thedri

Page 117 - Cigarette Lighter

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25{WARNINGThings you put inside thevehicle can strike and injurepeople

Page 118 - Indicators

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingA reinforcement kit for mountinga toolbox is recommended. Seeyour de

Page 119 - Instrument Cluster

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27Ignition PositionsThe ignition switch has four differentpositions.To

Page 120 - Fuel Gauge

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingB (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This isthe position in which you canoperate the

Page 121 - Safety Belt Reminders

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29engine begins cranking, theengine will continue crankingfor a few se

Page 122 - Airbag Readiness Light

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-30 Driving and Operating3. Plug it into a normal, grounded110-volt AC outlet.{WARNINGPluggin

Page 123 - Indicator

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

Page 124 - Indicator Lamp

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15Performance andMaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The traction control system

Page 125 - Instruments and Controls 5-13

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and Operatingthe pressure from the parking pawlin the transmission, so you can pu

Page 126 - 5-14 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33Parking Over ThingsThat Burn{WARNINGThings that can burn could touch

Page 127 - Brake System Warning

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingRunning the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengi

Page 128 - Up-Shift Light

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35AutomaticTransmissionThe vehicle has a shift lever on thesteering co

Page 129 - Tire Pressure Light

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and OperatingR (Reverse): Use this gear toback up.Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)

Page 130 - Security Light

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37mountain roads, but then you wouldalso want to use the brakes offand

Page 131 - Information Displays

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingR (Reverse): To back up, press theclutch pedal. After the vehicle st

Page 132 - 5-20 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Drive SystemsFour-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has four-wheel drive,you

Page 133 - Instruments and Controls 5-21

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-40 Driving and OperatingRecommended Transfer Case SettingsDriving ConditionsTransfer Case Se

Page 134 - Vehicle Messages

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,

Page 135 - Brake System Messages

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-16 In BriefThe TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. It is thedriver ’s resp

Page 136 - Engine Power Messages

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingShifting from Four-Wheel Low toTwo-Wheel High orFour-Wheel HighTo sh

Page 137 - Ride Control System

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Shifting Out of NeutralAfter towing the vehicle, you willhave to shi

Page 138 - Transmission Messages

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingAs the brakes are applied, thecomputer keeps receiving updateson whe

Page 139 - Lighting

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Pull

Page 140 - 6-2 Lighting

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingRide Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The Traction Control

Page 141 - Automatic Headlamp

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47To turn off TCS, press and releasethe StabiliTrak/TCS button. TheSta

Page 142 - Turn and Lane-Change

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and Operatingnecessary to “rock” the vehicle toattempt to free it. If traction co

Page 143 - Exterior Cargo Lamps

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-49Cruise ControlWith cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph)

Page 144 - Interior Lighting

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-50 Driving and OperatingThis light on the instrument panelcluster comes on while the cruisec

Page 145 - Lighting Features

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-51you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintainthe vehicl

Page 146 - 6-8 Lighting

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

Page 147 - Infotainment

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-52 Driving and OperatingGasoline Specifications(U.S. and Canada Only)At a minimum, gasoline

Page 148 - Theft-Deterrent Feature

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-53Fuel AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolinesin the United Sta

Page 149 - Operation

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-54 Driving and OperatingFilling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire ca

Page 150 - 7-4 Infotainment System

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-55allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. If the fuel cap is notpr

Page 151 - Infotainment System 7-5

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-56 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbee

Page 152 - 7-6 Infotainment System

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-57Driving with a Trailer{WARNINGWhen towing a trailer, exhaustgases ma

Page 153 - Infotainment System 7-7

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-58 Driving and OperatingFollowing DistanceStay at least twice as far behind thevehicle ahead

Page 154 - 7-8 Infotainment System

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-59altitudes. If the engine is turned offimmediately after towing at hi

Page 155 - Infotainment System 7-9

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-60 Driving and OperatingMaintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften wh

Page 156 - 7-10 Infotainment System

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-61The following information has manytime-tested, important trailering

Page 157 - Infotainment System 7-11

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefFor a full description of OnStarservices and system limitations, seethe OnStar Ow

Page 158 - 7-12 Infotainment System

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-62 Driving and OperatingUse the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh,

Page 159 - Radio Reception

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

Page 160 - Audio Players

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

Page 161 - Z (eject) button or the

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

Page 162 - 7-16 Infotainment System

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-66 Driving and OperatingTowing EquipmentHitchesIt is important to have the correcthitch equi

Page 163 - Infotainment System 7-17

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-67Conversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not add a

Page 164 - Z button or the

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20119-68 Driving and Operating2 NOTES

Page 165 - Infotainment System 7-19

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Cal

Page 166 - Bluetooth

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 167 - Infotainment System 7-21

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3General InformationFor service and parts needs, visityour dealer. You will rec

Page 168 - 7-22 Infotainment System

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 169 - Infotainment System 7-23

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareAccessories andModificationsAdding non‐dealer accessories ormaking modificatio

Page 170 - 7-24 Infotainment System

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5If doing some of your own servicework, use the proper servicemanual. It tells

Page 171 - Infotainment System 7-25

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)

Page 172 - 7-26 Infotainment System

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See“Adding Washer Fluid” underWasher Fluid on page

Page 173 - Infotainment System 7-27

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle Care5.3 L V8 Engine

Page 174 - 7-28 Infotainment System

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑17.B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator(

Page 175

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

Page 176 - 8-2 Climate Controls

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11Notice: Use only engine oilthat is approved to the dexosspecification or an

Page 177 - Air Vents

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

Page 178 - 8-4 Climate Controls

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

Page 179 - Operating

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe igni

Page 180 - Driving Information

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-14 Vehicle CareWait at least 30 minutes beforechecking the transmission fluid levelif the v

Page 181 - Control of a Vehicle

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

Page 182 - Steering

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareManual TransmissionFluidWhen to CheckA good time to check the manualtransmis

Page 183 - Loss of Control

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17Hydraulic ClutchThe hydraulic clutch linkage in thevehicle is self-adjusting

Page 184 - Off-Road Driving

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-18 Vehicle CareWhen to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter a

Page 185 - Driving and Operating 9-7

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-195.3 L V8 EngineA. Coolant Recovery TankB. Radiator Pressure CapC. Engine Coo

Page 186 - 9-8 Driving and Operating

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle CareWhat to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the coolin

Page 187 - Driving and Operating 9-9

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the cool

Page 188 - 9-10 Driving and Operating

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CareHow to Add Coolant to theRadiator{WARNINGAn electric engine cooling fanunder

Page 189 - Driving and Operating 9-11

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

Page 190 - 9-12 Driving and Operating

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage

Page 191 - Driving and Operating 9-13

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareIf Steam is Coming from theEngine Compartment{WARNINGSteam from an overheate

Page 192 - 9-14 Driving and Operating

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-25Engine FanThis vehicle has a clutched enginecooling fan. When the clutch ise

Page 193 - Driving and Operating 9-15

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle CareWhat to UseTo determine what kind of fluid touse, see Recommended Fluids and

Page 194 - Highway Hypnosis

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27{WARNINGThe brake wear warning soundmeans that soon the brakes willnot work

Page 195 - Winter Driving

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareBrake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake flu

Page 196 - 9-18 Driving and Operating

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29What to AddUse only new DOT 3 brake fluidfrom a sealed container. SeeRecomme

Page 197 - If the Vehicle is Stuck

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareExtended Storage: Remove theblack, negative (−) cable from thebattery or use

Page 198 - Vehicle Load Limits

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

Page 199 - Driving and Operating 9-21

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle Care3. For automatic transmissionvehicles, try to start the enginein each gear.

Page 200 - 9-22 Driving and Operating

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-33Park Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing this check,

Page 201 - Driving and Operating 9-23

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

Page 202 - 9-24 Driving and Operating

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle Care2. Press down on the bladeassembly pivot locking tab. Pulldown on the blade

Page 203 - Driving and Operating 9-25

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35Headlamp AimingHeadlamp aim has been preset atthe factory and should need no

Page 204 - Starting and

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle Care3. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove itfrom the headlamp assemb

Page 205 - Ignition Positions

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37Taillamps, Turn Signal,Stoplamps, and Back-UpLampsA. Stoplamp/TaillampB. Tur

Page 206 - Starting the Engine

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle CareCenter High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL)To replace the CHMSL bulb:1. Remove the t

Page 207 - Engine Heater

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39Exterior LampBulbNumberParking/Front TurnSignal3757KAParking Lamp(Inboard)31

Page 208 - (Automatic Transmission)

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

Page 209 - Driving and Operating 9-31

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41The trailer brake relay is located onthe bottom side of the batteryharness.F

Page 210 - Transmission)

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle CareFuses UsageDR/LCKPower DoorLocks (If Equipped)DRLDaylight RunningLampsERLSMa

Page 211 - Engine Exhaust

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-43Fuses UsageSTRTRStarter SolenoidRelayTBCTruck BodyControllerTCMTransmissionC

Page 212 - While Parked

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especi

Page 213 - Transmission

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle CareRelays UsageSTRTRStarter Relay (PCMRelay)VSESVehicle StabilityEnhancementSys

Page 214 - 9-36 Driving and Operating

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-455.3LFuses UsageA Trailer Park LampBCommunicationInterface ModuleFuses UsageC

Page 215 - Manual Transmission

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle CareWheels and TiresTiresEvery new GM vehicle hashigh-quality tires made by alea

Page 216 - 9-38 Driving and Operating

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example(A) Tire Size : The tire sizeis a combinati

Page 217 - Drive Systems

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareCompact Spare Tire Example(A) Tire Ply Material: The typeof cord and number

Page 218 - 9-40 Driving and Operating

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-49Tire DesignationsTire SizeThe following is an exampleof a typical passenger

Page 219 - Driving and Operating 9-41

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-50 Vehicle CareBelt: A rubber coated layer ofcords that is located betweenthe plies and the

Page 220 - 9-42 Driving and Operating

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Maximum Load Rating: Theload rating for a tire at themaximum permissible inf

Page 221 - System (ABS)

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-52 Vehicle CareUTQGS (Uniform Tire QualityGrading Standards): A tireinformation system that

Page 222 - Parking Brake

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53For additional informationregarding how much weightthe vehicle can carry, an

Page 223 - Brake Assist

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs

Page 224 - Ride Control Systems

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-6 Keys, Doors and WindowsAutomatic Door LocksIf the vehicle has power doorlocks and the remot

Page 225 - StabiliTrak

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareTire Pressure forHigh-Speed Operation{WARNINGDriving at high speeds, 160 km/

Page 226 - Limited-Slip Rear Axle

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55pressure telltale when one ormore of your tires is significantlyunder‐inflat

Page 227 - Cruise Control

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle CareWhen a low tire pressure conditionis detected, the TPMS illuminatesthe low t

Page 228 - 9-50 Driving and Operating

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-57TPMS Malfunction Light andMessageThe TPMS will not function properlyif one o

Page 229 - Recommended Fuel

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle CareThe malfunction light and the DICmessage should go off at the nextignition c

Page 230 - 9-52 Driving and Operating

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-599. After hearing the confirming hornchirp for the driver side rear tire,chec

Page 231 - Fuel Additives

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle CareAny time unusual wear isnoticed, rotate the tires assoon as possible and che

Page 232 - Filling the Tank

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-61When It Is Time for NewTiresFactors, such as maintenance,temperatures, drivi

Page 233 - Container

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

Page 234 - Driving Characteristics

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-63Different Size Tires andWheelsIf wheels or tires are installed thatare a dif

Page 235 - Driving and Operating 9-57

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

Page 236 - 9-58 Driving and Operating

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareAll Passenger Car Tires MustConform to Federal SafetyRequirements In Additio

Page 237 - Driving and Operating 9-59

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65Wheel Alignment and TireBalanceThe tires and wheels were alignedand balanced

Page 238 - Trailer Towing

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareNotice: The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearinglife, brake cooli

Page 239 - Driving and Operating 9-61

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

Page 240 - 9-62 Driving and Operating

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle Careif possible. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See HazardWarning Flashers

Page 241 - Driving and Operating 9-63

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

Page 242 - 9-64 Driving and Operating

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-70 Vehicle CareCrew CabFor crew cab models, the jack andwheel blocks are located under thed

Page 243 - Driving and Operating 9-65

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

Page 244 - Towing Equipment

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

Page 245 - Conversions and

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-73Front Position4. Position the jack (A) under thevehicle as shown for the fro

Page 246 - 9-68 Driving and Operating

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

Page 247 - Vehicle Care

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle Care6. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the vehicle.Raise the vehicle far

Page 248 - 10-2 Vehicle Care

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

Page 249 - General Information

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-76 Vehicle CareNotice: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brakepulsation and rotor

Page 250 - Vehicle Checks

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-773. Assemble the wheel wrench, thejack handle extensions, and thejack handle

Page 251 - Vehicle Care 10-5

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

Page 252 - Engine Compartment Overview

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-79Crew CabA. JackB. Wheel BlocksC. Wing Nut1. Attach the wheel blocks (B) toth

Page 253 - Vehicle Care 10-7

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle Care3. Loosen the cable by turning thewheel wrench counterclockwisethree or four

Page 254 - 10-8 Vehicle Care

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

Page 255 - Engine Oil

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle Care15. If the cable is hanging underthe vehicle, turn the wheelwrench clockwise

Page 256 - 10-10 Vehicle Care

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

Page 257 - Vehicle Care 10-11

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9Tailgate Partially Down2. Remove the retaining cable fromthe passeng

Page 258

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpa

Page 259 - Automatic Transmission

Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-853. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Unplug unnecessaryaccessories plug

Page 260 - 10-14 Vehicle Care

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle CareDo not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would

Page 261 - Vehicle Care 10-15

Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative

Page 262

Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle CareRecreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicl

Page 263 - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-89Four-Wheel Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure todinghy tow a four-whe

Page 264 - Cooling System

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

Page 265

Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-916. Shift the transfer case toN (Neutral). See “Shifting intoN (Neutral)” und

Page 266 - 10-20 Vehicle Care

Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle CareRear Towing (Rear Wheels Off theGround) – Four‐Wheel‐DriveVehiclesUse the fo

Page 267 - Vehicle Care 10-21

Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93Appearance CareExterior CareSilicone grease on weatherstrips willmake them l

Page 268 - 10-22 Vehicle Care

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

Page 269 - Engine Overheating

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle CareIf the vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoatgives mor

Page 270 - 10-24 Vehicle Care

Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-95Aluminum or Chrome-PlatedWheels and TrimThe vehicle may have eitheraluminum

Page 271 - Power Steering Fluid

Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle CareSheet Metal DamageIf the vehicle is damaged andrequires sheet metal repair o

Page 272 - Washer Fluid

Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-97Interior CareThe interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned oft

Page 273 - Vehicle Care 10-27

Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201110-98 Vehicle Care.Do not heavily saturate theupholstery while cleaning..Cleaners that contain

Page 274 - Brake Fluid

Black plate (99,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-99Do not use heat, steam, spot liftersor spot removers, or shoe polish onleath

Page 275 - Vehicle Care 10-29

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

Page 276 - Front Axle

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . .

Page 277 - Starter Switch Check

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance.Are driven off-road in therecommended manner. SeeOff-Road Driving

Page 278 - Lock Check

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3life system whenever the oil ischanged. See Engine Oil LifeSystem o

Page 279 - Wiper Blade Replacement

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11ImmobilizerSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13‑17 for informat

Page 280 - 10-34 Vehicle Care

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and MaintenanceAdditional Required ServicesEvery 12 000 km/7,500 Miles.Rotate tire

Page 281 - Bulb Replacement

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

Page 282 - Running Lamps (DRL)

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lub

Page 283 - Stoplamps, and Back-Up

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7Usage Fluid/LubricantHydraulic Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid

Page 284 - Replacement Bulbs

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantOuter Tailgate Handle Pivot Pointsand HingesMu

Page 285 - Electrical System

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by

Page 286 - Fuse Block

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, re

Page 287 - Vehicle Care 10-41

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-11Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Page 288 - 10-42 Vehicle Care

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Page 289 - Vehicle Care 10-43

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-13Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Page 290 - 10-44 Vehicle Care

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-12 Keys, Doors and Windows4. Insert the second current driver'skey in the ignition and

Page 291 - Vehicle Care 10-45

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201111-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Page 292 - Wheels and Tires

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . .

Page 293 - Vehicle Care 10-47

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate conversio

Page 294 - 10-48 Vehicle Care

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3Capacities and Specifications (cont.)ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTran

Page 295 - Definitions

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.9L and 3.7L Engines5.3L Engine

Page 296 - 10-50 Vehicle Care

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure

Page 297 - Vehicle Care 10-51

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appe

Page 298 - Tire Pressure

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your con

Page 299 - Vehicle Care 10-53

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationHowever, we recognize thatdespite the good intentions of allparties in

Page 300 - Tire Pressure Monitor

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

Page 301

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13If the engine does not start afterthree tries, the vehicle needsse

Page 302 - 10-56 Vehicle Care

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationCustomer Assistance forText Telephone (TTY)Users (U.S. and Canada)To a

Page 303 - Vehicle Care 10-57

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7GM MobilityReimbursement Program(U.S. and Canada)This program is avail

Page 304 - 10-58 Vehicle Care

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationChevrolet and General Motors ofCanada Limited reserve the right tolimi

Page 305 - Tire Rotation

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must be over250 kilometers

Page 306 - 10-60 Vehicle Care

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-10 Customer InformationCourtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your owner

Page 307 - Buying New Tires

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-11insurance coverage, credit card,etc. You are responsible for fuelusa

Page 308 - 10-62 Vehicle Care

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-12 Customer InformationLimited Warranty, and any vehiclefailure related to such parts is no

Page 309 - Uniform Tire Quality

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-13.Insurance company and policynumber..General description of thedamag

Page 310 - 10-64 Vehicle Care

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-14 Customer InformationOwner InformationOwner publications are writtenspecifically for owne

Page 311 - Wheel Replacement

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-15However, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individualproblems between y

Page 312 - Tire Chains

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower MirrorsVehicles with outside power mirrorshave controls on t

Page 313 - If a Tire Goes Flat

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-16 Customer InformationVehicle DataRecording andPrivacyThis GM vehicle has a number ofsophi

Page 314 - Tire Changing

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-17GM will not access this data orshare it with others except: with the

Page 315 - Vehicle Care 10-69

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 201113-18 Customer Information2 NOTES

Page 316 - 10-70 Vehicle Care

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Accessory Power .

Page 317 - Vehicle Care 10-71

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29Jump Starting . . . . . .

Page 318 - 10-72 Vehicle Care

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-3Child Restraints (cont.)Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41Securing . .

Page 319 - Vehicle Care 10-73

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-4 INDEXDriving (cont.)Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Vehicle Load Limits . . .

Page 320 - 10-74 Vehicle Care

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-5Front SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Heated . . . . . . .

Page 321 - Vehicle Care 10-75

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-6 INDEXHorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2How to Wear Safety Bel

Page 322 - 10-76 Vehicle Care

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-7Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Lower Anchors and Tethersfor Chil

Page 323 - Vehicle Care 10-77

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15Automatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticd

Page 324 - 10-78 Vehicle Care

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-8 INDEXPParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30Shifting Out of . . . . .

Page 325 - Secondary Latch System

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-9Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38Replacement PartsAirbags . . . . . . . .

Page 326 - 10-80 Vehicle Care

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-10 INDEXService (cont.)Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Maintenance Records . .

Page 327 - Vehicle Care 10-81

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-11Tires (cont.)Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49Unifo

Page 328 - Compact Spare Tire

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011i-12 INDEXWWarningBrake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-15Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndic

Page 329 - Full-Size Spare Tire

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate informationabout the vehicle, use the Indexin

Page 330 - Jump Starting

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsWindows{WARNINGLeaving children, helpless adults,or pets in a vehi

Page 331 - Vehicle Care 10-85

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17Power Windows{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is

Page 332 - 10-86 Vehicle Care

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20112-18 Keys, Doors and WindowsRear WindowsSliding Rear WindowIf the vehicle has this feature,squ

Page 333 - Towing the Vehicle

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 334 - Recreational Vehicle

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsFront SeatsOn some crew cab models, thevehicle's fr

Page 335 - Vehicle Care 10-89

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-3Rear SeatsOn some crew cab models, thevehicle's rear seats have ad

Page 336 - 10-90 Vehicle Care

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat AdjustmentTo adjust the seat, if available:.Move the seat fo

Page 337 - Vehicle Care 10-91

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-5Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehic

Page 338 - 10-92 Vehicle Care

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if

Page 339 - Appearance Care

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksTo recline a power seatback,if available:.Tilt

Page 340 - 10-94 Vehicle Care

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehi

Page 341 - Vehicle Care 10-95

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-8 Seats and RestraintsHeated Front Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain

Page 342 - 10-96 Vehicle Care

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-9Rear SeatsRear Seats(Extended Cab)On extended cab models, there maybe f

Page 343 - Interior Care

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

Page 344 - 10-98 Vehicle Care

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

Page 345 - Vehicle Care 10-99

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-12 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety bel

Page 346 - Floor Mats

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

Page 347 - Service and

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-14 Seats and RestraintsThe person keeps going untilstopped by something. In a realvehicle, i

Page 348 - Scheduled

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:

Page 349 - Service and Maintenance 11-3

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

Page 350 - 11-4 Service and Maintenance

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

Page 351 - Service and Maintenance 11-5

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011vi Introduction2 NOTES

Page 352 - 11-6 Service and Maintenance

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.

Page 353 - Service and Maintenance 11-7

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-19{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured if thebelt goes over an armrest

Page 354 - 11-8 Service and Maintenance

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

Page 355 - Maintenance Replacement Parts

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-21Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoul

Page 356 - Maintenance Records

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-22 Seats and Restraints4. If equipped with a shoulder beltheight adjuster, move it to thehei

Page 357 - Service and Maintenance 11-11

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-23To move it up or down, squeeze therelease buttons (A) together andmov

Page 358 - 11-12 Service and Maintenance

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

Page 359 - Service and Maintenance 11-13

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-25WARNING (Continued)and across the chest. These partsof the body are b

Page 360 - 11-14 Service and Maintenance

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

Page 361 - Technical Data

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-27Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt systemparts that might

Page 362 - Vehicle Data

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Dri

Page 363 - Technical Data 12-3

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-28 Seats and RestraintsAirbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag f

Page 364 - Engine Drive Belt Routing

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

Page 365 - Customer

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-30 Seats and RestraintsThe right front passenger's airbagis in the instrument panel on

Page 366 - 13-2 Customer Information

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-31When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate i

Page 367 - Procedure (Mexico)

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsYour vehicle may or may not haveroof-rail airbags. See Airbag Systemo

Page 368 - Offices (U.S. and Canada)

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33Airbags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplementto

Page 369 - Offices (Mexico)

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and RestraintsAdditional windshield breakagemay also occur from the right frontpass

Page 370 - Online Owner Center

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-35conditions. The driver airbag is notaffected by the passenger sensing

Page 371 - Customer Information 13-7

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right frontpa

Page 372 - 13-8 Customer Information

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

Page 373 - (U.S. and Canada)

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20111-2 In BriefInstrument PanelManual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar

Page 374 - Program (U.S. and

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and Restraints2. Remove any additional materialfrom the seat, such as blankets,cush

Page 375 - Collision Damage Repair

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

Page 376 - 13-12 Customer Information

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

Page 377 - Ordering Information

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster

Page 378 - Reporting Safety

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-42 Seats and RestraintsAlso see “Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt onp

Page 379 - Government

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-43WARNING (Continued)That could cause serious or fatalinjuries. The sho

Page 380 - Recording and

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-44 Seats and RestraintsChildren who are not restrainedproperly can strike other people,or ca

Page 381 - Customer Information 13-17

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

Page 382 - 13-18 Customer Information

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-46 Seats and RestraintsChild Restraint Systems(A) Rear‐Facing Infant SeatA rear-facing infan

Page 383 - INDEX i-1

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-47Securing an Add-On ChildRestraint in the Vehicle{WARNINGA child can b

Page 384

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

Page 385 - INDEX i-3

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsWe recommend that children andchild restraints be secured in a rearse

Page 386 - Black plate (4,1)

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-49When securing a child restraint in arear seating position, study thei

Page 387 - INDEX i-5

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

Page 388 - Black plate (6,1)

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-51Your child restraint may havea single tether (A) or a dualtether (C).

Page 389 - INDEX i-7

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and RestraintsFront Seat — Regularand Extended Cab withoutRear Seatsi (Top Tether A

Page 390 - Black plate (8,1)

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-53Extended Cab — Rear SeatThe top tether anchors in anextended cab mode

Page 391 - INDEX i-9

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-54 Seats and RestraintsSecuring a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a LA

Page 392 - Black plate (10,1)

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

Page 393 - INDEX i-11

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 20113-56 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas a fixed or adjustableheadrest or hea

Page 394 - Black plate (12,1)

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-57lower anchors, secure the childrestraint with the top tether andthe s

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