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Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado. Please read this information and your Owner

Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the

features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . . .5

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .6

Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . .6

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Content Theft-Deterrent

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

COMFORT

Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual/Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . .9

Preventing Window Fogging . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CONVENIENCE

Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . .12

Automatic Headlamp System . . .12

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . .13

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Seat Folding Operation . . .14

Flexible Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cargo Tie-Downs and

Bed Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Two-Tier Loading and

Optional Bed Extender . . . . . . . .15

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . .16

Resetting the Oil Life System . .16

Automatic Locking Differential .16

Four-Wheel Drive System . . . . . .16

StabiliTrak

– Stability Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Summary of content (20 pages)

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DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3 Driver Information Center . . . . . . .4 SAFETY & SECURITY Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . . .5 Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . .6 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .6 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . .6 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting to Know Your Colorado DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel The main features of the instrument panel include: A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Hazard Warning Flashers Button E. Passenger Front Airbag F. Exterior Lamp Controls G. Parking Brake Release H. Horn I. StabiliTrak Button/Four-Wheel Drive Buttons (if equipped) J. Audio System K. Climate Control System L. Accessory Power Outlet M. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator N.
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Instrument Panel Cluster B C D A E Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. Tachometer B. Fuel Gauge C. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge D. Speedometer E. Driver Information Center (DIC) F. DIC Reset Stem F Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado Driver Information Center Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) is located on the instrument panel cluster. It features a message center that can display information such as the trip odometer, vehicle personalization features and a number of messages or warnings. The odometer is automatically displayed when the engine is started and shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers.
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Check Warning Lights with OnStar (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Check Engine light or any other warning message appears, you can press the OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado Install a comfort guide on a shoulder belt 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the safety belt (the elastic cord must be under the belt). 3. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. (Be sure that the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
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The lock switch (shown at left) is located on the inside edge of each rear door. Engage the rear door security locks 1. Open a rear door and insert your ignition key into the lock. 2. On the driver’s side rear door, turn the key clockwise to engage the rear door security lock (turn it counterclockwise on the opposite-side rear door). 3. Close the door. Open the rear door when the security lock is on • Unlock and open the door from outside the vehicle.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado OnStar ® (if equipped) Your vehicle may feature the OnStar Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, with one year of OnStar service from the date you purchased your new vehicle. OnStar offers a variety of capabilities, such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment, and Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most vehicles can get driving directions using Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
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Heated Seats (if equipped) The heated seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the seats. (The ignition must be on for this feature to work.) Activate the heated seats • Press the lower part of the switch to turn on the heater to the LO setting. • Press the upper part of the switch to turn on the heater to the HI setting. • Place the switch in the center position to turn the heater off. Note: In order for the passenger heated seat to operate, the passenger safety belt must be buckled.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado ENTERTAINMENT Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo (if equipped) Set the clock on the AM/FM stereo radio • Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears. • Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears. Display the time with the ignition off • Press RCL, HR or MIN. Presetting Radio Stations You can set up to 18 station presets (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) using the process shown below. Set a station 1. Turn the radio on. 2.
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Access the traffic announcement feature • Press the TRAF button. Access radio station messages • Press the INFO button when INFO appears in your radio display. Access Program Type selections 1. To turn Program Type on, press the SEEK TYPE button once. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select the Program Type you want. 3. Press the SEEK or SEEK TYPE button and the radio seeks the first available RDS broadcast of the selected Program Type. 4.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado The fixed mast radio antenna is designed to withstand most car washes. Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the fender. If tightening is required, tighten it by hand, and then use the special tool (located in the glove box) to turn it one-quarter turn. Manually illuminate the parking lamps, exterior tail/side-marker lamps and instrument panel/radio lights • Turn the knob to this position ( ).
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Turn off the fog lamps • Press the button again. The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on, and will reactivate when the high beam headlamps are dimmed or turned off. The fog lamps are canceled each time the ignition is turned off and, when needed, must be turned on manually after restarting the vehicle. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado Rear Seat Folding Operation (if equipped) Fold down forward-facing rear seat on Extended Cab models • Pull down on the bottom of the seat until it is in place. Note: The rear seat storage compartments must be in the rearward position before folding the seat down. Store the seat • Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel.
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3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger’s side and pull the tailgate toward you; then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver’s side. Remove the entire tailgate. Partially lower the tailgate 1. With the tailgate fully open, lift it up slightly. 2. Remove the retaining cable from each side of the tailgate by pulling the clip away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Starting Your Engine With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, release the key. Avoid holding your key in the Start position for longer than 15 seconds at a time. Excessive starter operation can drain your battery much sooner and excessive heat can damage your starter motor. If more than one try to start the engine is necessary, wait about 15 seconds between the first and second attempts.
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The front axle is not engaged in this mode. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to N only when towing your vehicle. 4 (4HI): This setting engages the front axle to provide extra traction on snowy or icy roads and during most off-road situations. Do not drive on pavement in four-wheel drive for long periods, as it may cause premature powertrain wear. 4 (4LO): This setting engages the front axle and sends maximum power to all four wheels for extremely low-traction conditions.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado Shift the transfer case into or out of Neutral Note: Shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) or in gear. You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in Neutral. Shifting into Neutral 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition to Run but leave the engine off. 3.
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StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control System (if equipped) StabiliTrak is an advanced computercontrolled vehicle stability and traction enhancement system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. It turns on automatically every time you start your vehicle. To limit wheelspin and help maintain directional control, you should always leave the system on.
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Getting to Know Your Colorado OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.