Features And Controls - Chevrolet 2009 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 .............................................2-6
Door Locks ....................................................2-6
Power Door Locks ..........................................2-7
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................2-7
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...............2-8
Lockout Protection ..........................................2-8
Rear Doors (Extended Cab) .............................2-8
Tailgate ........................................................2-9
Windows ........................................................2-11
Manual Windows ..........................................2-11
Power Windows ............................................2-12
Sliding Rear Window .....................................2-13
Sun Visors ...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-14
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Passlock (U. S. Only) ..................................2-15
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PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-16
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PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation (Canada Only) ............................2-16

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-18
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-18
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-18
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-19
Starting the Engine .......................................2-20
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-21
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-22
Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-24
Four-Wheel Drive ..........................................2-26
Parking Brake ..............................................2-31
Shifting Into Park
(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-32
Shifting Out of Park
(Automatic Transmission) ............................2-33
Parking the Vehicle
(Manual Transmission) ...............................2-34
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-34
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-36
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