Features And Controls - Chevrolet 2008 Colorado Owner's Manual

Section 2
Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Doors and Locks .............................................2-7
Door Locks ....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks ..........................................2-8
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks ................................................2-8
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...............2-9
Lockout Protection ..........................................2-9
Rear Doors (Extended Cab) .............................2-9
Tailgate .......................................................2-10
Windows ........................................................2-12
Manual Windows ..........................................2-12
Power Windows ............................................2-13
Sliding Rear Window .....................................2-14
Sun Visors ...................................................2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-15
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-15
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Passlock (U. S. Only) ..................................2-16
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PASS-Key III+ ............................................2-17
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PASS-Key III+ Operation (Canada Only) .........2-17

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-19
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-19
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-21
Starting the Engine .......................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-23
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-24
Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-26
Four-Wheel Drive ..........................................2-28
Parking Brake ..............................................2-32
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-34
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-36
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) .....2-36
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-37
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-37
Running the Engine While Parked ...................2-38
Mirrors ...........................................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-40
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