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Chevrolet 2004 Colorado Owner's Manual (428 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.97 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Seats and Restraint Systems
9
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seats
10
Manual Lumbar
10
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Seatback Latches
14
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
14
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Driver Position
22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Center Front Passenger Position
30
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Rear Seat Passengers
31
Safety Belt Pretensioners
36
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
43
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Top Strap
48
Top Strap Anchor Location
50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
60
Air Bag Systems
68
Where Are the Air Bags
70
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
73
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
74
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
74
What will You See after an Air Bag
75
Inflates
75
Air Bag off Switch
77
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
80
Vehicle
80
Restraint System Check
81
Checking Your Restraint Systems
81
Replacing Restraint System Parts
81
After a Crash
81
Section 2 Features and Controls
83
Features and Controls
83
Keys
85
Keys
87
Remote Keyless Entry System
87
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
88
Battery Replacement
89
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
89
Doors and Locks
90
Door Locks
90
Power Door Locks
91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
91
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
92
Lockout Protection
93
Leaving Your Vehicle
93
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)
93
Tailgate
93
Windows
95
Manual Windows
95
Power Windows
96
Express down Windows
96
Sliding Rear Window
97
Sun Visors
97
Theft-Deterrent Systems
98
Content Theft-Deterrent
98
Passlock
99
Testing the Alarm
99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
100
New Vehicle Break-In
100
Ignition Positions
100
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
101
Automatic Transmission
102
Starting Your Engine
102
Engine Coolant Heater
103
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
104
Automatic Transmission Operation
104
Manual Transmission Operation
108
Shift Speeds
109
Four-Wheel Drive
110
Parking Brake
113
Shifting into Park (P) (Automatic
114
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
115
Shifting out of Park (P) (Automatic
116
Torque Lock
116
Parking Your Vehicle
117
Parking over Things that Burn
117
Engine Exhaust
118
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
118
Mirrors
120
Manual Rearview Mirror
120
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
120
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
120
Compass Operation
121
Compass Calibration
121
Compass Variance
122
Temperature Display Operation
123
Outside Manual Mirrors
123
Cleaning the Mirror
123
Outside Power Mirrors
123
Onstar System
124
Outside Convex Mirror
124
Storage Areas
126
Glove Box
126
Front Armrest Storage Area
126
Assist Handles
127
Bed Rails
127
Rear Storage Area
127
Section 3 Instrument Panel
129
Instrument Panel
129
Instrument Panel Overview
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Other Warning Devices
135
Horn
135
Tilt Wheel
135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
136
Turn and Lane Change Signals
136
Windshield Washer
138
Exterior Lamps
142
Automatic Headlamp System
143
Lamps on Reminder
143
Daytime Running Lamps
144
Fog Lamps
144
Interior Lamps
145
Exit Lighting
146
Battery Run-Down Protection
146
Accessory Power Outlets
146
Climate Controls
147
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
147
Climate Control System
147
Temperature Knob
148
Fan Knob
148
Defogging and Defrosting
149
Outlet Adjustment
150
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
151
Instrument Panel Cluster
152
Speedometer and Odometer
153
Trip Odometer
153
Tachometer
154
Safety Belt Reminder Light
154
Air Bag Readiness Light
155
Air Bag off Light
156
Battery Warning Light
157
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
158
Brake System Warning Light
158
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
159
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
160
Check Engine Light
160
If the Light Is Flashing
162
If the Light Is on Steady
162
Maintenance Schedule
164
Oil Pressure Light
164
Security Light
165
Highbeam on Light
165
Cruise Control Light
165
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
166
Fuel Gage
166
Driver Information Center (DIC)
167
Trip Information
167
DIC Controls and Displays
167
Automatic Door Locks
168
DIC Warnings and Messages
169
Ac (Air Conditioning) off
169
Change Oil
170
Eng (Engine) Hot
170
Fuel Cap
171
Oil Life
171
Low Fuel
171
Serv Veh (Service Vehicle)
172
Turn Signal
172
Serv (Service) 4Wd (Four-Wheel Drive)
172
Audio System(S)
172
Traction Fault
172
Setting the Time for Radios Without
173
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
173
Setting the Time for Radios with
173
Finding a Station
174
AM-FM Radio
174
Setting Preset Stations
175
Radio Messages
176
Radio with CD
177
Playing the Radio
177
Setting Preset Ptys
181
Rds Messages
182
Playing a CD
183
Radio with Six-Disc CD
186
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
193
Using Song List Mode
195
Theft-Deterrent Feature
198
(Non-RDS Radios)
198
Radio Reception
198
Care of Your Cds
198
Care of Your CD Player
199
Fixed Mast Antenna
199
Chime Level Adjustment
199
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
201
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
202
Defensive Driving
202
Drunken Driving
202
Control of a Vehicle
205
Braking
206
Anti-Lock Brake System
206
Traction Control System (TCS)
208
Braking in Emergencies
208
Steering
209
Power Steering
209
Steering Tips
209
Steering in Emergencies
210
Off-Road Recovery
211
Passing
212
Loss of Control
213
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
214
Before You Go Off-Roading
215
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
215
Environmental Concerns
216
Traveling to Remote Areas
216
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
216
Scanning the Terrain
217
Driving on Off-Road Hills
218
Approaching a Hill
218
Driving Uphill
219
Driving Downhill
222
Driving Across an Incline
223
Stalling on an Incline
224
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
226
Driving in Water
226
After Off-Road Driving
227
Driving at Night
228
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
229
Driving through Flowing Water
231
Driving through Deep Standing Water
231
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
231
City Driving
232
Freeway Driving
233
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
234
Highway Hypnosis
235
Hill and Mountain Roads
236
Winter Driving
238
Driving on Snow or Ice
238
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
240
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
242
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
242
Towing
245
Towing Your Vehicle
245
Recreational Vehicle Towing
245
Dinghy Towing
246
Dolly Towing
247
Loading Your Vehicle
250
Certification/Tire Label
253
Two-Tiered Loading
255
Truck-Camper Loading Information
256
Trailer Recommendations
256
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
256
Towing a Trailer
257
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
258
Weight of the Trailer
258
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
264
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
265
Safety Chains
265
Trailer Brakes
266
Driving with a Trailer
266
Following Distance
267
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
267
Backing up
267
Driving on Grades
268
Parking on Hills
268
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
269
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
271
Service
273
Doing Your Own Service Work
274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
274
Fuel
275
Gasoline Octane
275
Gasoline Specifications
275
California Fuel
276
Additives
276
Fuels in Foreign Countries
277
Filling Your Tank
277
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
280
Checking Things under the Hood
280
Hood Release
281
Engine Compartment Overview
282
Engine Oil
283
When to Add Engine Oil
284
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
284
When to Change Engine Oil
286
Engine Oil Additives
286
What to Do with Used Oil
287
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
287
Automatic Transmission Fluid
289
When to Check and Change
289
How to Check
290
Manual Transmission Fluid
292
How to Add Fluid
293
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)
294
Engine Coolant
295
How to Check and Add Fluid
295
What to Use
296
Checking Coolant
296
Radiator Pressure Cap
297
Engine Overheating
298
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
298
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
299
Cooling System
300
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
304
Engine Fan Noise
306
Power Steering Fluid
306
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
307
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
307
Windshield Washer Fluid
308
Adding Washer Fluid
308
Brakes
309
Brake Fluid
309
Checking Brake Fluid
310
What to Add
310
Brake Wear
311
Brake Pedal Travel
311
Brake Adjustment
311
Battery
312
Vehicle Storage
312
Replacing Brake System Parts
312
Jump Starting
313
Rear Axle
317
Four-Wheel Drive
318
Transfer Case
318
Front Axle
319
Bulb Replacement
320
Composite Headlamp System
320
Halogen Bulbs
320
Headlamps
320
Sealed Beam Headlamps
321
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
322
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
323
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
323
Replacement Bulbs
324
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
325
Tires
327
Tire Sidewall Labeling
328
Tire Size
331
Tire Terminology and Definitions
332
Inflation - Tire Pressure
334
Tire Inspection and Rotation
335
When It Is Time for New Tires
337
Buying New Tires
338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
339
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
340
Wheel Replacement
340
Used Replacement Wheels
341
Tire Chains
342
If a Tire Goes Flat
343
Changing a Flat Tire
344
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
345
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
356
Secondary Latch System
360
Spare Tire
364
Appearance Care
365
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
365
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
366
Using Cleaner on Fabric
366
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
367
Cleaning Vinyl
367
Cleaning Leather
367
Care of Safety Belts
368
Weatherstrips
368
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
368
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
368
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
369
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
369
Finish Care
369
Washing Your Vehicle
369
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
370
Sheet Metal Damage
371
Finish Damage
371
Cleaning Tires
371
Underbody Maintenance
372
Chemical Paint Spotting
372
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
372
Vehicle Identification
374
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
374
Service Parts Identification Label
374
Electrical System
374
Add-On Electrical Equipment
374
Windshield Wiper Fuses
375
Power Windows and Other Power Options
375
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
375
Power and Heated Seat Circuit Breakers
375
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
376
Capacities and Specifications
379
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
381
Introduction
382
Maintenance Requirements
382
Maintenance Schedule
382
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
382
Your Vehicle and the Environment
382
Scheduled Maintenance
384
Additional Required Services
386
Maintenance Footnotes
387
At each Fuel Fill
389
At Least Once a Month
389
Owner Checks and Services
389
At Least Once a Year
390
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
393
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
395
Engine Drive Belt Routing
396
Maintenance Record
397
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
399
Customer Assistance and Information
400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
400
Online Owner Center
401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
402
Customer Assistance Offices
402
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
403
Overseas – Customer Assistance
403
Roadside Assistance Program
404
Security While You Travel
404
Courtesy Transportation
405
Plan Ahead When Possible
405
Canadian Roadside Assistance
405
Transportation Options
406
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
407
Additional Program Information
407
Reporting Safety Defects
409
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
409
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
409
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
410
Service Publications Ordering Information
410
Service Manuals
410
Service Bulletins
411
Owner's Information
411
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Chevrolet 2004 Colorado Owner's Manual (20 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 0.46 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
Instrument Panel
4
Driver Information Center
4
Power Seats
5
Heated Seats
5
Rear Seat Folding Operation
6
Using Child Seat Restraints
6
Air Bag off Switch
8
Child Comfort Guide
8
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cabs)
9
Headlamp Controls
9
Automatic Headlamp System
10
Fog Lamps
10
Cargo Lamps
10
Dome Lamp Override
11
Content Theft-Deterrent System
11
Audio Systems
12
Onstar System
14
Starting Your Engine
14
Four-Wheel Drive System
15
Traction Control System (2WD Models)
16
Automatic Locking Differential
16
Flexible, Locking Tailgate
17
Cargo Tie-Downs and Bed Rails
18
Two-Tier Loading and Optional Bed Extender
18
Roadside Assistance Program
20
My Gmlink
20
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