2010 Chevrolet Colorado Owners Manual

In Brief ........................................................... 1-1 Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2 Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-3 Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-14 Performance and Maintenance ................... 1-16 Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1 Front Seats ............................................... 2-2 Rear Seats ............................................... 2-9 Safety Belts ............................................. 2-12 Child Restraints ....................................... 2-34 Airbag System ......................................... 2-63 Restraint System Check ............................ 2-78 Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1 Keys ........................................................ 3-2 Doors and Locks ....................................... 3-5 Windows ................................................. 3-10 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 3-12 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 3-16 Mirrors .................................................... 3-36 Storage Areas ......................................... 3-40 Sunroof .................................................. 3-42 Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3 Climate Controls ...................................... 4-16 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 4-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-33 Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-40 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2 Towing ................................................... 5-40 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1 Service ..................................................... 6-3 Fuel ......................................................... 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-10 Rear Axle ............................................... 6-45 Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 6-45 Front Axle ............................................... 6-47 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-48 Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-53 Tires ...................................................... 6-55 Appearance Care ................................... 6-100 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M

Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................... 6-107 Electrical System .................................... 6-108 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 6-115 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-17 Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name COLORADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Canadian Owners Canadian Owners (Propriétaires Canadiens) A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25848175 A First Printing © 2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iii

Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v

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Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2 Initial Drive Information ....................................1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4 Door Locks ....................................................1-4 Tailgate ........................................................1-5 Windows .......................................................1-5 Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6 Heated Seats .................................................1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-9 Safety Belt ....................................................1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag .............1-10 Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11 Interior Lighting ............................................1-11 Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13 Climate Controls ...........................................1-13 Vehicle Features .............................................1-14 Radio(s) ......................................................1-14 Satellite Radio ..............................................1-15 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................1-15 Cruise Control ..............................................1-16 Power Outlets ..............................................1-16 Performance and Maintenance .........................1-16 Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-16 StabiliTrak ® ..................................................1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-17 Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-18 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-18 Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-18 OnStar ® ......................................................1-19 Section 1 In Brief 1-1

Instrument Panel Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar 1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-18. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-19. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3. E. Passenger Side Airbag. See Airbag System on page 2-63. F. Exterior Lamps on page 4-10. Fog Lamps on page 4-12 (If Equipped). Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 4-12. G. Parking Brake on page 3-29. H. Horn on page 4-3. I. StabiliTrak ® System on page 5-6 and Four-Wheel Drive on page 3-25. J. Audio System(s) on page 4-40. K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4-15. L. Climate Control System on page 4-16. M. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14. N. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-23. O. Glove Box on page 3-40. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 9 meters (30 feet) away from the vehicle. Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK to lock them. Press L to sound the horn and to ﬂash the exterior lamps for 30 seconds. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-3. Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the outside with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Lock the door from the inside by moving the manual lever on the door forward or rearward. Power Door Locks Press L or U on the switch on the armrest to lock or unlock the doors. 1-4

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