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Chevrolet 2009 Colorado Owner's Manual (418 pages)

Chevrolet 2009 Colorado Automobile Owner's Manual

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Symbol Chart
  4
- Table of Contents
  5
- Seats and Restraint System
  5
- Manual Seats
  6
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Manual Lumbar
    7
  - Power Seats
    7
  - Power Lumbar
    8
  - Heated Seats
    8
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    9
  - Power Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    11
  - Seatback Latches
    12
  - Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
    13
- Rear Seats
  
  13
  - Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
    14
- Safety Belts
  
  16
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    16
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    18
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    21
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    22
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    30
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    32
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    33
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    33
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    36
  - Lap Belt
    36
  - Safety Belt Extender
    37
- Child Restraints
  
  38
- Airbag System
  
  66
- Restraint System Check
  
  81
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    81
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    82
Section 2 Features and Controls

83
- Features and Controls
  
  83
- Keys
  
  85
- Doors and Locks
  
  88
  - Door Locks
    88
  - Power Door Locks
    89
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    89
  - Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
    90
  - Lockout Protection
    90
  - Rear Doors (Extended Cab)
    90
  - Tailgate
    91
  - Removing the Tailgate
    92
- Windows
  
  93
  - Manual Windows
    93
  - Power Windows
    94
  - Sliding Rear Window
    95
  - Sun Visors
    95
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  96
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  100
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    100
  - Ignition Positions
    100
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    101
  - Starting Procedure
    102
  - Starting the Engine
    102
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    103
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    104
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    106
  - Up-Shift Light
    107
  - Shift Speeds
    108
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    108
    
    Shifting to Neutral
    112
    
    Instrument Panel
    113
  - Parking Brake
    113
  - Shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission)
    114
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    115
  - Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
    115
  - Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    116
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    116
  - Engine Exhaust
    117
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    118
- Mirrors
  
  119
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    119
  - Cleaning the Mirror
    119
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    120
    
    Temperature Display
    120
    
    Compass Calibration
    121
    
    Compass Operation
    121
    
    Compass Variance
    121
  - Compass
    121
  - Outside Manual Mirrors
    122
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    122
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    123
- Onstar System
  
  123
  - How Onstar Service Works
    125
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    125
  - Your Responsibility
    126
- Storage Areas
  
  127
  - Glove Box
    127
  - Cupholders
    127
  - Center Console Storage
    127
  - Assist Handles
    127
  - Rear Storage Area
    128
- Sunroof
  
  129
Section 3 Instrument Panel

131
- Climate Controls
  131
- Instrument Panel Overview
  131
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  134
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    136
  - Horn
    136
  - Tilt Wheel
    136
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    137
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    137
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    138
  - Flash-To-Pass
    138
  - Windshield Wipers
    138
  - Windshield Washer
    139
  - Cruise Control
    140
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    141
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    141
  - Exterior Lamps
    143
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    144
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    144
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    144
  - Fog Lamps
    145
  - Exterior Cargo Lamps
    145
    
    Reading Lamps
    146
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    146
  - Dome Lamp
    146
  - Dome Lamp Override
    146
  - Exit Lighting
    146
    
    Driver Information Center (DIC)
    147
  - Electric Power Management
    147
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    148
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    148
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    149
- Climate Controls
  
  149
  - Climate Control System
    149
  - Outlet Adjustment
    151
  - Operation Tips
    151
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  151
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    152
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    153
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    153
  - Trip Odometer
    153
  - Tachometer
    153
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    153
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    154
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    154
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    155
  - Charging System Light
    156
  - Up-Shift Light
    157
  - Brake System Warning Light
    157
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    158
  - Stabilitrak ® /Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    159
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    159
  - Tire Pressure Light
    160
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    160
  - Maintenance Schedule
    163
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    163
  - Oil Pressure Light
    163
  - Security Light
    164
  - Cruise Control Light
    164
  - Highbeam on Light
    164
  - Fuel Gage
    164
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  165
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    165
    
    Trip Information
    166
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    166
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    167
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    168
    
    Change Oil
    169
    
    Fuel Cap
    170
    
    PARK BRK (Brake)
    170
    
    Reduced Power
    171
    
    SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
    171
    
    Turn Signal
    172
    
    Traction Fault
    172
- Audio System(S)
  
  173
  - Am-Fm Radio
    174
  - Setting the Clock
    174
  - Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
    174
  - Radio(S)
    174
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    175
    
    Playing the Radio
    176
    
    Finding a Station
    177
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    178
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    178
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    179
    
    Rds and XM
    180
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS) Only
    180
    
    Rds Messages
    181
    
    Radio Messages
    182
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    182
    
    Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD Player)
    182
    
    Care of Your Cds
    183
    
    Care of Your CD Player
    183
    
    Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc
    184
  - Using an MP3
    185
    
    Root Directory
    186
    
    Playing an Mp3/Wma
    187
  - XM Radio Messages
    190
    
    Rds Radios
    191
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    191
  - Radio Reception
    191
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    192
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    192
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    192
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

193
- Driving Your Vehicle
  193
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  194
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    194
  - Defensive Driving
    194
  - Drunk Driving
    195
  - Control of a Vehicle
    195
  - Braking
    196
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    197
    
    Using ABS
    197
    
    Brake Assist
    198
  - Braking in Emergencies
    198
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    198
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    200
    
    Power Steering
    201
  - Limited-Slip Rear Axle
    201
  - Steering
    201
    
    Steering Tips
    201
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    202
  - Off-Road Recovery
    203
  - Passing
    203
  - Loss of Control
    203
  - Off-Road Driving
    205
    
    Before You Go Off-Roading
    205
    
    Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    206
    
    Environmental Concerns
    207
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    207
    
    Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    207
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    208
    
    Driving on Hills
    209
    
    Approaching a Hill
    210
    
    Driving Uphill
    210
    
    Driving Downhill
    212
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    214
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    215
    
    Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
    215
    
    Driving in Water
    216
    
    After Off-Road Driving
    217
  - Driving at Night
    217
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    218
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    219
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    219
  - Highway Hypnosis
    219
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    220
  - Winter Driving
    221
    
    Blizzard Conditions
    222
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    223
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    224
  - Recovery Hooks
    224
  - Loading the Vehicle
    225
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    226
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    226
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    229
    
    Two-Tiered Loading
    231
    
    Add-On Equipment
    231
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    232
  - Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
    232
- Towing
  
  232
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    232
    
    Dinghy Towing
    233
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    233
    
    Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
    234
    
    Dolly Towing
    235
  - Towing a Trailer
    239
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    240
    
    Pulling a Trailer
    240
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    243
    
    Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
    245
    
    Trailer Brakes
    246
    
    Safety Chains
    246
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    247
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    248
    
    Following Distance
    248
    
    Making Turns
    248
    
    Driving on Grades
    249
    
    Parking on Hills
    249
  - Trailer Recommendations
    250
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

251
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  251
- Service
  
  253
- Fuel
  
  255
  - Gasoline Octane
    255
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    256
  - California Fuel
    256
  - Additives
    256
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    257
  - Filling the Tank
    258
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    260
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  260
  - Hood Release
    261
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    262
  - Engine Oil
    265
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    266
    
    Cold Temperature Operation
    267
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    267
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    268
    
    Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes
    268
  - Engine Oil Life System
    268
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    269
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    269
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    270
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    270
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    271
    
    Checking the Fluid Level
    272
    
    How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    273
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    274
    
    How to Check
    274
    
    How to Add Fluid
    275
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    275
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    276
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    276
  - Cooling System
    276
  - Engine Coolant
    278
    
    What to Use
    278
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
    279
    
    Checking Coolant
    279
    
    How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
    280
    
    If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    282
  - Engine Overheating
    282
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    283
  - Engine Fan Noise
    283
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    284
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    284
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    285
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    285
  - Brake Fluid
    286
  - Brakes
    286
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    287
    
    What to Add
    287
    
    Brake Adjustment
    288
    
    Brake Wear
    288
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    288
    
    Vehicle Storage
    289
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    289
  - Battery
    289
  - Jump Starting
    290
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  294
- Rear Axle
  
  294
- Front Axle
  
  295
  - When to Check and Change Lubricant
    295
  - How to Check Lubricant
    295
- Bulb Replacement
  
  296
  - Halogen Bulbs
    296
  - Headlamps
    297
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    298
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    298
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    299
  - License Plate Lamp
    300
  - Replacement Bulbs
    300
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  296
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  301
- Tires
  
  303
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    304
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    307
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    310
  - When to Check
    310
  - High-Speed Operation
    311
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    312
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    314
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    315
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    316
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    317
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    319
  - Buying New Tires
    320
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    321
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    322
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    322
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    323
  - Wheel Replacement
    323
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    324
  - Tire Chains
    325
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    326
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    326
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    328
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    332
  - Secondary Latch System
    339
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    342
  - Compact Spare Tire
    347
  - Spare Tire
    347
  - Full-Size Spare Tire
    348
- Appearance Care
  
  349
  - Interior Cleaning
    349
  - Fabric/Carpet
    350
  - Leather
    351
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    351
  - Care of Safety Belts
    352
  - Weatherstrips
    352
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    352
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    353
  - Finish Care
    353
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    354
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    354
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    354
  - Tires
    355
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    355
  - Finish Damage
    355
  - Underbody Maintenance
    356
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    356
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  356
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    356
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    357
- Electrical System
  
  357
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    357
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    357
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    357
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    358
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  364
  - Engine Specifications
    365
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

367
- Introduction
  368
- Maintenance Requirements
  368
- Maintenance Schedule
  368
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  368
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  369
- Scheduled Maintenance
  370
- Additional Required Services
  372
- Maintenance Footnotes
  373
- At each Fuel Fill
  374
- Engine Oil Level Check
  374
- Owner Checks and Services
  374
- At Least Once a Month
  375
- At Least Once a Year
  375
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  378
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  380
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  381
- Maintenance Record
  382
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

385
- Customer Assistance Information
  385
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  386
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    386
  - Online Owner Center
    389
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    390
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    390
    
    Calling for Assistance
    391
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    391
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    391
    
    Services Provided
    392
    
    Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
    393
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    394
  - Courtesy Transportation
    394
    
    Additional Program Information
    395
    
    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    395
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    395
  - Collision Damage Repair
    396
    
    Collision Parts
    396
    
    Repair Facility
    396
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    397
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    397
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    398
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  399
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  401
  - Event Data Recorders
    402
  - Onstar
    403
  - Navigation System
    403
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    403

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Four-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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