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Chevrolet Colorado 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-

7586788) - 2015 - crc - 11/19/14

i-12

INDEX

Traction

Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak

®

Light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19

Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . .9-66
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-60

Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-30
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7

Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Truck-Camper Loading

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Turn Signal

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

U

Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Updates

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

V

Vehicle

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-25
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77

Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 5-18

Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13

Vehicle Diagnostics

OnStar

®

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6

Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

W

Warning

Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . .9-52

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60

Summary of Contents for Colorado 2015

Page 1: ...2k15_ct_colorado_22894855B ai Modern Bridge Level 2 23321109 Spine Printer Adjust Image set 60 Transparency Color Black Date 11 10 14 ...

Page 2: ...rols 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 7 Information Displays 5 22 Vehicle Messages 5 25 Vehicle Personalization 5 33 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 6 Lighting Features 6 7 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Radio 7 7 Audio Players 7 13 Navigation 7 17 Voice Recognition 7 19 Phone 7 25 Settings 7 36 Trademarks and License Agreements 7 38 Climate ...

Page 3: ... 77 Appearance Care 10 82 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 2 Special Application Services 11 8 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 9 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 12 Maintenance Records 11 15 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 12 Ve...

Page 4: ...ants country specifications features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be obtained from your deale...

Page 5: ...t do this or Do not let this happen 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 gauge 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...

Page 6: ... S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 Introduction v Fuses 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 5 Hill Descent Control j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak ...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...nterior Lighting 1 11 Exterior Lighting 1 12 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 12 Climate Controls 1 13 Transmission 1 14 Four Wheel Drive 1 15 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 1 16 Radio s 1 16 Satellite Radio 1 16 Portable Audio Devices 1 17 Bluetooth 1 17 Steering Wheel Controls 1 17 Cruise Control 1 17 Driver Information Center DIC 1 18 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 18 Lane Departure Warnin...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 10: ...amp on page 5 13 10 Parking Brake on page 9 41 11 Hood Release See Hood on page 10 4 12 Transfer Case Knob If Equipped See Four Wheel Drive on page 9 36 13 Cruise Control on page 9 45 Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 48 If Equipped 14 Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 Out of View 15 Horn on page 5 3 16 Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 3 If Equipped 17 Hazard Warning Flashers on pa...

Page 11: ...ailed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter functions may work from up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle K Press to unlock the driver door Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors Q Press to lock all doors Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Personal...

Page 12: ...epeat the steps if a 10 minute extension is desired Remote start can be extended only once Place the key in ON RUN to operate the vehicle Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 6 Door Locks To lock or unlock a doo...

Page 13: ...er RAP on page 9 24 Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch to raise it See Windows on page 2 17 Express Windows If equipped the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch To use express down press the switch down fully and release The driver window may have the express up feature Pull the switch up fully and release to activate Seat A...

Page 14: ...t Adjustment on page 3 4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4 Power Lumbar If equipped press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support Press and hold the bottom of the control to decrease lumbar support Release the control when the desired level of support is reached See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 4 Reclining Seatbacks To recline 1 Lift the lever 2 Move the seatback to the desired...

Page 15: ...heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press z to heat the driver or passenger cushion and seatback The indicator light comes on when this feature is on See Heated Front Seats on page 3 6 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as ...

Page 16: ... No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 23 The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console are visible when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 12 Mirror Adjustment Using hood mounted air deflectors and add on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance Exterior Mirro...

Page 17: ...4 Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped the rearview mirror dims automatically to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind The dimm...

Page 18: ...he lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps Turns the lamps off H Turns the lamps on when any door is opened Keeps the lamps on all the time Reading Lamps If Equipped The front reading lamps are in the overhead console Th...

Page 19: ...le is in P Park AUTO Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness together with the following Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Front Rear Sidemarker Lamps Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Dayti...

Page 20: ...a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lever down n L Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 3 Climate Controls These systems control the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control System 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls ...

Page 21: ...r If Equipped 9 AUTO Automatic Operation See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 3 If Equipped Transmission Range Selection Mode Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle s transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears To enable 1 Move the shift lever to the M Manual Mode p...

Page 22: ...he transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column Use it to shift into and out of the different four wheel drive modes The different drive options that may be available are described following 2 m Two Wheel Drive High This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use this setting when extra traction is needed such as on snowy or icy road...

Page 23: ...g Radio Station Presets Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorite pages can be set To store the station to a position in the list while on the active source main page such as AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped press and hold a favorites soft key button on the faceplate See S...

Page 24: ... controls The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functions See Bluetooth Overview on page 7 25 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Radio on page 7 27 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 30 Steering Wheel Controls If equipped the infotainment system ca...

Page 25: ...orward Collision Alert FCA System If equipped FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front end crashes FCA provides a green indicator V when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps See Forward Collision Alert FCA Syst...

Page 26: ...control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions The system is on when the vehicle is started To turn off traction control press and release the TCS StabiliTrak button g on the center stack i illuminates in the instrument cluster To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak press and hold g on the center stack until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster Press and release g to tur...

Page 27: ...nge the engine oil and filter The oil life system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system 1 Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the Driver Information System DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 22 2 Press and hold SET CLR for several seconds The oil life will change to 100 The oil life system can also be reset ...

Page 28: ...ce Program U S 1 800 243 8872 TTY Users U S Only 1 888 889 2438 Canada 1 800 268 6800 New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13 5 OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency Security Navigation Connection and Diagnostic Services ...

Page 29: ...Black plate 22 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 1 22 In Brief 2 NOTES ...

Page 30: ...2 13 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 14 Manual Mirrors 2 14 Power Mirrors 2 14 Heated Mirrors 2 15 Blind Spot Mirrors 2 15 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 16 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 16 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 16 Windows Windows 2 17 Power Windows 2 17 Rear Windows 2 19 Sun Visors 2 19 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dan...

Page 31: ...ss Entry RKE transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings The ignition key and key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a smal...

Page 32: ...are no currently recognized keys available follow this procedure to program the first key This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you 1 Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition 2 Turn to ON RUN The security light will come on 3 Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off ...

Page 33: ...l not working correctly see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 4 With Remote Start without Remote Start Similar Remote Vehicle Start If equipped is used to...

Page 34: ...rm System on page 2 12 7 Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON RUN or 7 is pressed again The igniti...

Page 35: ...ver top side first and then the bottom toward the key ring Remote Vehicle Start If equipped the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle The climate controls and rear window defogger may also come on If the vehicle has heated seats and the feature is turned on in vehicle personalization the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turn...

Page 36: ...ur seconds When the vehicle starts the parking lamps will turn on The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes Repeat the steps for one 10 minute time extension Place the key in ON RUN to operate the vehicle Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes for a total of 20 minutes if during the first ...

Page 37: ...ehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent Continued Warning Continued injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening To lock or unlock a door from the outside pr...

Page 38: ...ation on page 5 33 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P Park for automatic transmissions and vehicle speed is above 13 km h 8 mph for manual transmissions To unlock the doors Press K on a door Shift the transmission into P Park for an automatic transmission Remove the key from the ignition for a ma...

Page 39: ...Power RAP on page 9 24 If the indicator light flashes the feature may not be working properly Doors Tailgate Warning It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death Do not allow ...

Page 40: ...icle On vehicles with a Rear Vision Camera it must be disconnected before removing the tailgate See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 9 50 To remove the tailgate 1 Raise the tailgate and support it firmly Pull out and hold the cable retaining clip 1 Push the cable 3 up and off of the bolt 2 Repeat on the other side 2 With the tailgate about halfway open lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lo...

Page 41: ...30 seconds the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the alarm system The theft deterrent alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE trans...

Page 42: ...ot have to be manually armed or disarmed The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON RUN ACC ACCESSORY or START from the LOCK OFF position The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system When trying to start the vehicle the se...

Page 43: ...hicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Manual Mirrors If equipped adjust manual mirrors by moving the mirror up and do...

Page 44: ...e mirror It can show objects that may be in the vehicle s blind zone Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Actual Mirror View 1 When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror 2 As the vehicle gets closer the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard 3 As the vehicle enters the blind zone the image transi...

Page 45: ...rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle If equipped with OnStar the vehicle may have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped push the...

Page 46: ... down and the front windows are up To reduce the sound open either a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 Crew Cab ...

Page 47: ...ndow is now reprogrammed Obstacle Detection Feature The obstacle detection feature is part of the express up feature and is active In the middle and upper portions of the window opening During window up movements In ignition OFF during window up movements and during express up in ignition ON RUN START If there is something blocking the window during automatic closing the window will reverse direct...

Page 48: ...t in the switch will illuminate when activated Press Z again to deactivate the lockout switch If the indicator light flashes the feature may not be working properly Rear Windows Sliding Rear Window If the vehicle has this feature squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it Be sure the latch is engaged when the window is closed Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to ...

Page 49: ...Black plate 20 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 2 20 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES ...

Page 50: ...Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 16 Airbag System Airbag System 3 16 Where Are the Airbags 3 18 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 20 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 21 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 21 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 21 Passenger Sensing System 3 23 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 27 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 28 Airbag System Check ...

Page 51: ...stalled and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Driver Seat Inboard Button The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower...

Page 52: ...t press the button on the side of the head restraint When an occupant is in the seat always return the head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 38 Extended Cab The vehicle s rear seats h...

Page 53: ...the entire control up or down To adjust the seatback see Manual Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar If equipped press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support Press and hold the bottom of the control to decrease lumbar support Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support Reclining Seatbacks ...

Page 54: ...ing You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked To recline a manual seatback 1 L...

Page 55: ...ll heat the cushion and back of the seats Press to heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press z to heat the driver or passenger cushion and seatback The indicator light comes on when this feature is on Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons ...

Page 56: ...ats Crew Cab On crew cab models the rear seatbacks can be folded forward Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold a rear seatback 1 Fold the head restraint See Head Restraints on page 3 2 2 Disconnect the rear c...

Page 57: ...son sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 3 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the...

Page 58: ... hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas Continued Warning Continued are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow passengers to rid...

Page 59: ...ng and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinc...

Page 60: ...re best able to take belt restraining forces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your safety belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All...

Page 61: ...ll the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate to flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender o...

Page 62: ...the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and front outboard passenger Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck Improper should...

Page 63: ...ent Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash they will need to be replaced and the vehicle s safety belt system will probably need other new parts See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 16 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt c...

Page 64: ... an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt See the instruction sheet that comes with t...

Page 65: ...t assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you star...

Page 66: ...ot replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 20 Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety be...

Page 67: ...how see Older Children on page 3 30 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 32 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 12 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the ...

Page 68: ...ning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly Continued Warning Continued or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag c...

Page 69: ...ts an object straight on or at an angle and whether the object is fixed or moving rigid or deformable narrow or wide Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side impacts In addition the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity Seat mounted side impact ...

Page 70: ... the first and second rows The rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ejections But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate on page 3 20 Airbags should never be regard...

Page 71: ...arning flashers by using the controls for those features Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle such as the fuel system brake and steering systems etc Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you shou...

Page 72: ...f will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 12 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence ...

Page 73: ...ecure the child restraint in a rear seat If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint a rear facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle even if the airbag is off The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines t...

Page 74: ...e the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 12 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat cover...

Page 75: ...s seat heaters or seat massagers 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult ...

Page 76: ...tem operates The on indicator may be lit if an object such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device is put on an unoccupied seat If this is not desired remove the object from the seat Warning Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicing th...

Page 77: ...iagnostic module and airbag wiring In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any objec...

Page 78: ...rbags see Where Are the Airbags on page 3 18 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have t...

Page 79: ...comfort guide is not available or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belt...

Page 80: ...hed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time Warning Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and ...

Page 81: ... all Continued Warning Continued the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles they sh...

Page 82: ...f add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used For most basic types of child restraints there are many di...

Page 83: ... that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by Continued Warning Continued any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should al...

Page 84: ...estraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint ...

Page 85: ...ST availability in Canada check with Transport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Where to Put the Restraint According ...

Page 86: ... the airbag is off Warning Never secure a rear facing or forward facing child restraint in the left rear seating position in an extended cab model This seating position is not suitable for child restraint installation The seat cushion is too short to properly support a rear facing or forward facing child restraint A child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or crash Continued War...

Page 87: ...TCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the anchors in the vehicle The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments LATCH compatible rear facing and forward facing child restraints can be properly installed using either the LAT...

Page 88: ...to secure the child restraint See Securing Child Restraints Rear Seat on page 3 54 or Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat on page 3 60 Lower Anchors Lower anchors 1 are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments 2 Top Tether Anchor A top tether 3 4 is used to secure the top ...

Page 89: ...ollow the instructions for your child restraint Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Crew Cab I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors H Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors For crew cab models there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear outboard seating position where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion A child restraint in the rea...

Page 90: ... Seats Front Seats Shown For extended cab models without rear seats there is a top tether anchor provided for the front passenger seat I Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors For extended cab without rear seat and crew cab models there are top tether anchor symbols to assist you in locating the top tether anchors Crew Cab The top tether anchors in a crew cab model are on the ...

Page 91: ...tether anchor or use it as a tie down for cargo as this may cause damage to the anchor Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when pro...

Page 92: ...ll the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock and tighten the belt behind the ...

Page 93: ...installation at the end of this section 3 If the child restraint manufacturer s instructions recommend that the top tether be attached attach the top tether to the top tether anchor 1 Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 3 1 Release and pull the rear seatback forward to access the top tether anchors 1 See Rear Seats Crew Cab on page 3 7 3 2 Put the child restraint on t...

Page 94: ...estraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the sides of the head restraint 3 4 Adjust the top tether to its full length and attach the top tether hook to the anchor Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback...

Page 95: ...ating position in an extended cab model This seating position is not suitable for child restraint installation The seat cushion is too short to properly support a rear facing or forward facing child restraint A child could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or crash A booster seat can be used in the left or right rear seating position if the base of the booster seat fits on the seat c...

Page 96: ...ushion extension for installation of child restraints in the right rear seat Warning The right rear seat cushion extension is designed to support the weight of a child in a child restraint or booster seat It is neither designed nor intended to support the weight of an adult Use the seat cushion extension only when a child restraint or booster seat is installed in the right rear seating position Wh...

Page 97: ...ushion extension The notch on the posts should face the passenger side of the vehicle Try to move the headrest to make sure it is locked in place 4 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached adjust the top tether to its full length and attach the top tether hook to the anchor Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following Route the top tether 1 thro...

Page 98: ... and Reinstallation at the end of this section Extended Cab without Rear Seats Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the ri...

Page 99: ...on on installing a child restraint in the front passenger position 1 Put the child restraint on the right front passenger seat 2 If the child restraint manufacturer s instructions recommend that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether hook to the top tether anchor 2 1 Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions If you are ...

Page 100: ...nd Reinstallation Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck spinal injury in a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly Crew Cab The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint To...

Page 101: ...n place Extended Cab To remove the headrest 1 Press the button on the side of the headrest post on the top of the seatback and pull up 2 If removing the headrest to install a booster seat in the left rear seating position store the headrest in the left rear seat storage area as shown See Underseat Storage on page 4 2 Never install a forward facing or rearward facing child restraint in the left rea...

Page 102: ...otches on the posts should face the driver side of the vehicle 3 Push the headrest down Pull up on the headrest to make sure it is locked in place Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Warning A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure the LATCH sys...

Page 103: ...int or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say If you need to install more than one child restraint in the rear seat be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on ...

Page 104: ...ntinued Warning Continued front outboard passenger seat The passenger could be seriously injured or killed in a sudden stop or crash A booster seat may be used in the left rear seating position if the base of the booster seat fits on the seat cushion and does not extend past the front edge of the seat cushion If the booster seat extends past the front of the seat cushion it should be used in the r...

Page 105: ... install the child restraint per the child restraint manufacturer instructions See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4 When a rear facing child restraint is installed properly the front passenger seat cannot be used 5 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether adjust the top tether to its full length and attach it to the top tether anchor Refer to...

Page 106: ...e lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 9 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restrai...

Page 107: ...nchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 38 for additional information on installing the headrest properly Crew Cab When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions 1 If the head restraint interferes with the proper installation of the child restraint the head rest...

Page 108: ...elt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 6 and 7 8 Tighten the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 38 9 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it si...

Page 109: ...raint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not dep...

Page 110: ...traint and the following instructions 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 12 2 Put the chi...

Page 111: ...ractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 7 8 Tighten the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 38 9 Before placing a child...

Page 112: ... GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 Seats and Restraints 3 63 To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor disconnect it ...

Page 113: ...Black plate 64 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 3 64 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES ...

Page 114: ...4 1 Sunglasses Storage 4 2 Underseat Storage 4 2 Center Console Storage 4 2 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders Crew Cab If equipped pull the armrest to lower There are two cupholders in the armrest ...

Page 115: ...orage Extended Cab Shown Crew Model Similar If equipped there is storage under the rear seat Pull the release strap or lever and then raise the seat cushion Pull the strap or lever again to lower the cushion Center Console Storage There is storage under the armrest in the center console Press the button and lift Depending on the options there may be a USB port or auxiliary jack inside See USB Port...

Page 116: ...aul Mode Light 5 17 Hill Descent Control Light 5 18 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 5 18 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 18 Traction Off Light 5 18 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 19 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 19 Tire Pressure Light 5 19 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 20 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 20 Security Light 5 21 High Beam On Light 5 21 Front Fog Lamp Light 5 21 Lamps On Reminder 5 21 Cr...

Page 117: ...sonalization 5 33 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in ...

Page 118: ...he wipers off 1X Mist For a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lever down n L Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached When the windshield wiper lever is released additional wipes may occur ...

Page 119: ...PS satellites When the compass display shows CAL drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again See Compass Messages on page 5 26 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass Clock Setting the Time and Date with Faceplate Controls To set the ...

Page 120: ...driving into a new time zone To set the date 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button from the Home Page then press Time and Date 2 Press Set Date and press or ª to increase or decrease month day or year 3 Press the screen button to go back to the previous menu To set the clock display 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date 2 Press Clock Display and press OFF or ON to turn the clock ...

Page 121: ...will drain the battery Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 15 amp rating Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses If a problem is experienced see your dealer When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instruction...

Page 122: ...prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on whil...

Page 123: ...Black plate 8 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 5 8 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 124: ...hows how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 22 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Caution If the engine is operated with the rpm s in the warning area at the high end of the tachometer the ve...

Page 125: ...led soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the gauge indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank Th...

Page 126: ...r When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the driver safety belt is buckled neither the light nor the chime comes on Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Ligh...

Page 127: ...iness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately Warning If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoi...

Page 128: ... on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system To help avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 12 for more information including important safety information Charging System Light The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on but the engine is not running as a check to sho...

Page 129: ... the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good and the engine might not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect the vehicle s...

Page 130: ...used Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up If one or more of these conditions occurs change the fuel brand used It may require at least one full tank of ...

Page 131: ... working the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away Metric English This light should come on briefly when the engine is started If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem When...

Page 132: ...e driving the vehicle needs service A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady If the ABS light is the only light on the vehicle has regular brakes but the antilock brakes are not functioning If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake Syst...

Page 133: ...n signal in that direction See Lane Departure Warning LDW on page 9 52 Vehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 48 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle ser...

Page 134: ...have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light is on and not flashing the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled A DIC message may display Check the DIC messages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service If the light is on and flashing the TCS and or th...

Page 135: ...e warranty Check the oil level as soon as possible Add oil if required but if Continued Caution Continued the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehicle serviced Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil This light should come on briefly as the engine is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If t...

Page 136: ...ht stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation on page 2 13 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 6 2 Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See ...

Page 137: ...nstrument cluster DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever DIC Buttons 1 SET CLR Press to set or press and hold to clear the menu item displayed 2 w x Use the band to scroll through the items in each menu 3 MENU Press to display the Trip Fuel Menu the Vehicle Information Menu and the ECO Menu This button is al...

Page 138: ...ed Displays the average vehicle speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph This average is based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset Reset the average speed by pressing SET CLR when it is displayed Timer To start the timer press SET CLR while Timer is displayed The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last rese...

Page 139: ...n page 10 50 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 51 Battery Voltage Displays the current battery voltage if equipped Battery voltage changes are normal while driving See Charging System Light on page 5 13 If there is a problem with the battery charging system the DIC will display a message See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 25 Engine Hours Shows the total number of hour...

Page 140: ...hat do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SET CLR The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your vehicle content Battery Voltage and Cha...

Page 141: ... message is displayed when the vehicle is stopped on a grade sufficient to activate HSA HSA holds the braking pressure for a maximum of two seconds to ensure that there is no rolling which will assist the driver to transition between releasing the brake pedal and accelerating to drive off while on the grade The brakes will automatically release when the accelerator pedal is applied within the two ...

Page 142: ...oid damage to the engine ENGINE OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5 10 When towing use Tow Haul Mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission See Tow Haul Mode on page 9 34 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chi...

Page 143: ...tion This message also displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message is on but there is no reduction in performance proceed to your destination The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on but acceleration and speed ma...

Page 144: ...T CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the Lane Departure Warning LDW and Forward Collision Alert FCA systems are disabled because the camera view is blocked and cannot operate properly It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray To clean the system clean the outside of the windshield area in front of the LDW FCA camera sensor LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE...

Page 145: ...urfaces see your dealer for service Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service Safety Belt Messages SHIFTER LOCKED BUCKLE SEATBELT This message displays if the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Belt Assurance System and the driver and front outboard passenger if present safety belts are not ...

Page 146: ...a problem with electric power steering Take the vehicle to your dealer for service See Steering on page 9 4 Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays if a part on the system is not working properly The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Light on page 5 19 ...

Page 147: ... to normal operation 4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS This message will display while the four wheel drive system is shifting FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX If a four wheel drive shift into Four Wheel Drive Low is requested but the vehicle speed is too high this message will display until the correct vehicle speed is reached FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO NEUTRAL If a four wheel drive shift into Four Wheel Drive Low is reque...

Page 148: ...age 9 34 VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW This message will display if the vehicle is driven in Four Wheel Drive Low for about 10 minutes above 72 km h 45 mph Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible Vehicle Speed Messages REDUCE SPEED FOR HILL DESCENT CONTROL This message displays when attempting to enable Hill Descent Control HDC when th...

Page 149: ...ge Language Select Language then select from the available language s The selected language will display on the system and voice recognition will reflect the selected language Valet Mode If Equipped This will lock the infotainment system and steering wheel controls It may also limit top speed power and access to vehicle storage locations if equipped To enable valet mode 1 Enter a four digit code o...

Page 150: ... be cleared Select Continue or Cancel Radio Press to display the Radio menu and the following may display Manage Favorites Number of Favorites Shown Audible Touch Feedback Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Manage Favorites This allows favorites to be edited See Manage Favorites in Radio Setup under Home Page on page 7 4 or Manage Favorites in Settings under Radio in the infotainment manual Number...

Page 151: ...lows the feature to be turned on or off Select Off or On Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display Chime Volume Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level Select or to adjust the volume Lighting Select and the following may display Vehicle Locator Lights Exit Lighting Vehicle Locator Lights This feature will flash the exterior lamps and allows the headlamps...

Page 152: ...elect Off or On Remote Lock Unlock Start Select and the following may display Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Lock Feedback Remote Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Off or Flash Lights Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given w...

Page 153: ...ce mail number for all connected phones To change the voice mail number select EDIT or press the EDIT button Type a new number then select SAVE or press the SAVE button Text Message Alerts This allows the feature to be turned on or off Select Off or On Voice Select and the following may display Confidence Threshold Prompt Length Audio Feedback Speed Confidence Threshold This feature allows the adj...

Page 154: ... See Rear Vision Camera RVC on page 9 50 Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Restore or Cancel Clear All Private Data Select to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Delete or Cancel Restore Radio Sett...

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Page 156: ...ior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 6 Cargo Lamp 6 6 Dome Lamps 6 6 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 7 Exit Lighting 6 7 Battery Load Management 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel O Off Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Runni...

Page 157: ...on the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off the headlamps will stay on for 10 minutes before turning off to prevent the battery from being drained Turn the headlamp control off and then back to the headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes To keep the lamps on for...

Page 158: ...s to see the front of the vehicle during the day Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The transmission is not in P Park The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL system is on only the DRL are on The taillamps sidemarker lamps instrumen...

Page 159: ...off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off Move t...

Page 160: ... is left on for more than 1 2 km 0 75 mi a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal The message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Center DIC To turn the chime and message off move the turn signal lever to the off position Fog Lamps If equipped the control is on the center of the exterior lamp control to the left of the steering column The ignition must be in the ON RUN...

Page 161: ...on Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights Cargo Lamp The cargo lamp provides more light in the cargo area of the vehicle if needed The lights inside of the pickup box also turn on if equipped Press the switch down to turn the cargo lamp on or off Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps To operate Off Turns ...

Page 162: ...ted lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is opened the interior lamps come on if the dome lamp control is in the Door position After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position or by pressing the RKE transmitter Q button This feature can be changed See Vehicle Loc...

Page 163: ... true for all vehicles This is because the generator alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads and loads plugged...

Page 164: ...3 Auxiliary Jack 7 16 Bluetooth Audio 7 16 Navigation OnStar System 7 17 Voice Recognition Voice Recognition 7 19 Phone Bluetooth Overview 7 25 Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Radio 7 27 Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio 7 30 Text Messaging 7 35 Settings Teen Driver 7 36 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 38 Introduction Infotainment Base ...

Page 165: ... are unavailable Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls Before driving Become familiar with the operation faceplate buttons and screen buttons Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by usi...

Page 166: ...evrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 Infotainment System 7 3 Overview Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate ...

Page 167: ...Bluetooth Audio if equipped 6 RADIO Press to change the audio source between AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped 7 g or l Seek AM FM or SiriusXM If Equipped Press g or l to seek to the previous or next strong station 8 TONE Press TONE to open the Tone Settings menu 9 Home Page Press to go to the Home Page from any point in the system See Home Page following 10 o BACK Press to return to the previous scre...

Page 168: ...a See Pandora Internet Radio on page 7 10 Setting Radio Preferences Select the SETTINGS screen icon to display the Settings menu and the following may display Time and Date See Clock on page 5 4 Language Current Language This will set the display language in the radio and instrument cluster Select to display a list of languages Select o BACK to go back to the previous menu Valet Mode Using the cir...

Page 169: ...tup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease startup volume Rear Camera If Equipped From the Rear Camera screen button the following may display Guidance Lines This feature may assist the driver when backing...

Page 170: ...luetooth Audio if equipped USB and AUX AM FM or SiriusXM If Equipped To select AM FM or SiriusXM if equipped press the RADIO button to toggle to the desired broadcast source Press the MENU knob and the following radio settings may display Tone Settings Bass Midrange and Treble Turn the MENU knob and highlight Press the MENU knob to select Turn the MENU knob to adjust Balance Turn the MENU knob to ...

Page 171: ...t to display a list of SiriusXM channels Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press the MENU knob to select Press o BACK to go to the previous menu Also see the radio settings common for all sources earlier in this section Finding a Station Seeking a Station Press g or l to search for the previous or next strongest station Tuning a Station Turn the MENU knob to manually find a station Storing Radio...

Page 172: ...into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet FM FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km 10 to 40 mi Although the radio has a built in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference some static can occur especially around tall buildings or hills causing the sound to fade in and out AM The range for most AM sta...

Page 173: ...d on the device Launching Pandora Connect the iPhone to the USB port or connect Android or BlackBerry through Bluetooth See Bluetooth Overview on page 7 25 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Radio on page 7 27 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 30 For first time use set up the stations before connecting to the vehicle The Pandora icon will be available on the Ho...

Page 174: ...nd does not play this track on this station again This helps Pandora choose which tracks should not play on this station This feature is only available on user created stations Thumbs Up When selected Pandora stores this information and is highlighted for the remainder of the track This helps Pandora choose which tracks should play on this station d Next Track When selected Pandora changes to the ...

Page 175: ...n extra step to quit the Pandora application See the cell phone manufacturer s user guide Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Error If there is an error trying to rate a track with the or buttons the message Thumbs Down Error or Thumbs Up Error will display Press OK to dismiss Loss of Audio Loss of Pandora audio can happen in different ways Weak or lost data connection Device needs to be charged Application ...

Page 176: ...ted to the USB port There is a USB port on the front or under the armrest of the center console See Center Console Storage on page 4 2 USB MP3 Player and USB Drives The USB MP3 players and USB drives connected must comply with the USB Mass Storage Class specification USB MSC Hard disk drives are not supported To play a USB device Connect the USB Press the MEDIA button on the faceplate until the co...

Page 177: ...ard USB cable to the device s dock connector 2 Connect the other end to a USB port in the center console See Center Console Storage on page 4 2 3 Press the MEDIA button to select the source The music information displays on the radio s display and begins playing through the vehicle s audio system The device battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on When the vehicle is off while a dev...

Page 178: ...ew a list of all songs on the album 4 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song from the list to begin playback Albums 1 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the albums stored on the device 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select the song from t...

Page 179: ... AUX Menu Press the MENU knob to display the AUX menu and the following may display Tone Settings Select to adjust Bass Midrange Treble Balance Fade and EQ Equalizer See Tone Settings under AM FM Radio on page 7 7 Auto Volume If equipped this feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and ambient noise EQ Equalizer If equipped this feature adjusts the pre defined equalizer settings See EQ E...

Page 180: ...art playing When the vehicle is not moving use the phone to begin playback All devices launch audio differently When selecting Bluetooth Audio as a source the radio may show as paused on the screen Press play on the device or press r to begin playback Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio When the radio receives this information it will check to see if any...

Page 181: ...Cancel Route My Destination Route Preview Repeat When the system is downloading a route the only option available is Cancel Route Once the route is downloaded the additional list items display My Destination If My Destination is selected a special version of the Maneuver View displays The Destination Address is shown in the Street Name field and the total distance to the destination is shown in th...

Page 182: ...re supported by voice commands Generally only complex tasks that require multiple manual interactions to complete are supported by voice commands For example tasks that take more than one or two button presses such as selecting a song or artist to play from a media device would be supported by voice commands Other tasks like adjusting the volume or seeking up or down are audio features that are ea...

Page 183: ...ide simple instructions about what can be stated If a command is not spoken the voice recognition system says a help prompt Prompts and Screen Displays While a voice recognition session is active there will be corresponding buttons on screens displayed Manual interaction in the voice recognition session is permitted Interaction during a voice session may be completed entirely using voice commands ...

Page 184: ...For example Call Dave Smith at work Play followed by the artist or song name or Tune followed by the radio station number There is no need to memorize specific command words Direct commands might be more clearly understood by the system An example of a direct command would be Call 555 1212 Examples of these direct commands are displayed on most of the screens while a voice session is active If Pho...

Page 185: ... instrument cluster or the infotainment screen Press the faceplate button below the Dismiss screen button to make the pop up go away Selecting g while the help prompt is playing will terminate the prompt and a beep will be heard Doing this will stop the help prompt so that a voice command can be used Voice Recognition for the Radio Select g from the infotainment screen to launch audio voice recogn...

Page 186: ... of the identified playlist in the command Play device name Play music from a specific device identified by name The device name is the name displayed on the screen when the device is first selected as an audio source Play Chapter Begin a dialog to enter a specific name Play Chapter chapter name Begin playback of the media selection identified in the command Play Audiobook Begin a dialog to enter ...

Page 187: ... If there are more than 4 000 albums but less than 8 000 the content cannot be accessed directly with one command like Play album name The command Play Album must first be spoken the system will then ask for the album name The reply would be to say the name of the album to play Once the number of songs has exceeded approximately 8 000 there is no support for accessing the songs directly through vo...

Page 188: ... base radio with connectivity instructions are included in this manual See the infotainment manual for instructions on the uplevel radios Bluetooth capable systems can interact with many cell phones allowing Placement and receipt of calls in a hands free mode Sharing of the cell phone s address book or contact list with the vehicle To minimize driver distraction before driving and with the vehicle...

Page 189: ...st Press to select the highlighted list option Home Page Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page on page 7 4 PHONE Select to enter the phone main menu See Bluetooth Overview on page 7 25 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Radio on page 7 27 or Bluetooth Infotainment Controls Base Connected Radio on page 7 30 Voice Recognition The voice recognition system uses commands to control the system...

Page 190: ...ss the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time If multiple paired cell phones are within range of the system the system connects to the first available paired cell phone in the order that they were newly paired to the system To connect to a different paired phone see Con...

Page 191: ... MENU knob and press to select Manage Phones 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be deleted 4 Press the button below the DELETE screen button to delete the highlighted device 5 A confirmation screen is displayed Press the button just below the DELETE screen button to confirm deletion Connecting to a Different Phone 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE s...

Page 192: ...ne numbers from the Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls and Missed Calls menus on the cell phone to make a call To make a call using the Contacts menu 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to select 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the letter group and press to select 4 Turn the MENU knob to highlight th...

Page 193: ...pting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call press the button just below the SWITCH screen button Declining a Call Waiting Call To decline a call waiting call do one of the following Press the button just below the IGNORE screen button Do nothing Ending a Call To end a call press the button just below the END screen button Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth sy...

Page 194: ...e 14 1 Pairing Information Up to 10 cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving Pairing only needs to be completed once per phone unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the Bluetooth system at a time If multiple paired cell p...

Page 195: ...press to select the PHONE screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage Phones Deleting a Paired Phone 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage Phones 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the phone to be deleted 4 Press the button below the DROP screen button to disconnect the highlighted devic...

Page 196: ...epted When a cell phone supports the phone book feature the Contacts and Recent Calls menus are automatically available The Contacts menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call The Recent Calls menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls Outgoing Calls and Missed Calls menus on the cell phone to make a call To make a call using the Conta...

Page 197: ...screen button Do nothing Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work Accepting a Call Waiting Call To accept a call waiting call press the button just below the SWITCH screen button Declining a Call Waiting Call To decline a call waiting call do one of the following Press the button just below the IGNORE screen button Do no...

Page 198: ...ipped select the name of the sender to view sender information if this information matches contact information already stored Select a Predefined Message Select from a set of quick messages Select the message to send Predefined Messages These are short text messages that can be used to send so responses will not have to be typed The messages can be deleted or a new message can be added To add a ne...

Page 199: ...m of eight keys can be registered There is one Report Card per vehicle After creating the PIN to register or unregister the key s 1 Have the vehicle running 2 For automatic transmissions the vehicle must be in P Park For manual transmissions the vehicle must be stopped with the parking brake set 3 Select Teen Driver from the Settings menu 4 Enter the PIN 5 Select Key Registration The system will d...

Page 200: ... the non Teen Driver transmitter key to start the vehicle The Teen Driver settings will not be active Manage Settings The PIN can be used to change these settings Audio Volume Limit Allows a maximum radio volume to be set Teen Driver Speed Warning Allows a warning to be set when a selected speed is exceeded Teen Driver Speed Limiter If equipped this allows the maximum speed limit of the vehicle to...

Page 201: ... only All fees and programming subject to change Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at www siriusxm com SiriusXM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada In Canada Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes This is beyond the control of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Explicit Language Notice Channels with frequent explicit languag...

Page 202: ... content delivery For more information visit www gracenote com Music related data from Gracenote Inc copyright 2000 to present Gracenote Gracenote Software copyright 2000 to present Gracenote One or more patents owned by Gracenote may apply to this product and service See the Gracenote website for a non exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents Gracenote CDDB MusicID MediaVOCS the Gracenote ...

Page 203: ... for any information that you provide You agree that Gracenote may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are For more informatio...

Page 204: ...n Source SW The open source code used in this device can be downloaded at the webpage shown in the information at the center stack display Further information concerning the OSS licenses is shown in the center stack display QNX Portions of this software are copyright 2008 2013 QNX Software Systems All rights reserved Part C EULA Copyright 2013 Software Systems GmbH Co KG All Rights Reserved The pr...

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Page 206: ... available source code as well as copyright attributions applicable to the Runtime Configuration indicated above please contact the Manufacturer or contact QSSC at 175 Terence Matthews Crescent Kanata Ontario Canada K2M 1W8 licensing qnx com END USER NOTICE The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners The use of such marks...

Page 207: ...Black plate 44 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 7 44 Infotainment System 2 NOTES ...

Page 208: ... 8 6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 7 Climate Control Systems With this system the heating cooling and ventilation can be controlled 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 Defrost 5 TEMP Temperature Control 6 Air Recirculation 7 Rear Window Defogger If Equipped Outside Air If Equipped TEMP Temperature Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increa...

Page 209: ...ted to the outboard instrument panel The system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle and the air conditioning compressor will run unless the outside temperature is close to freezing Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear See Air Vents on page 8 6 Recirculation Press to turn on recirculation An indicator light comes on Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of...

Page 210: ...rear window with sharp objects Automatic Climate Control System With this system the heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled 1 Fan Control 2 A C Air Conditioning 3 Air Delivery Mode Controls 4 Defrost 5 Temperature Control 6 Power Button 7 Air Recirculation 8 Rear Window Defogger 9 AUTO Automatic Operation Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed...

Page 211: ...limate control system on or off Outside air still enters the vehicle and is directed to the floor This direction can be changed by pressing the air delivery mode A Fan Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed There is about a 5 second delay when the fan is turned on Press the knob to turn the fan off Press AUTO to return to automatic operation Temperature Co...

Page 212: ...ly cool the inside of the vehicle It can also be used to help reduce outside air and odors that enter the vehicle The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated Auto Defog The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle When high humidity is detected the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn...

Page 213: ...the side windows in cold weather If Floor Defog or Defrost modes are selected a small amount of air will come from the vents close to the window If the airflow is shut off using the sliding knobs warm air will be directed to the other instrument panel vents This is normal operation Use the sliding knobs to turn vent airflow on or off based on the mode selected Operation Tips Clear away any ice sno...

Page 214: ...er airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter will need to be replaced periodically See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 Using the climate control system without an air filter installed is not recommended Water or other debris could enter the system and result in leaks or noises Always install a new filter when removing the old filter For more information on fi...

Page 215: ...Black plate 8 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 8 8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES ...

Page 216: ... 25 Shifting Into Park 9 26 Shifting out of Park 9 28 Parking 9 28 Parking over Things That Burn 9 29 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 29 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 30 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 30 Manual Mode 9 33 Tow Haul Mode 9 34 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 9 35 Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 9 36 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 40 Parking Brake 9 41 ...

Page 217: ...your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions Becom...

Page 218: ... and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are w...

Page 219: ...oblem If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time power assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down See specific vehicle steering messages under Steer...

Page 220: ...ng those conditions But skids are always possible If the vehicle starts to slide follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehicle may straighten out Be ready for a second skid if it occurs Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected whe...

Page 221: ...rol HDC on page 9 44 Know the local laws that apply to off road driving To gain more ground clearance if needed it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower air dam However driving without the air dam reduces fuel economy Caution Operating the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine Re attach the front fascia a...

Page 222: ...tall Driving down hills can cause loss of control Driving across hills can cause a rollover You could be injured or killed Do not drive on steep hills Before driving on a hill assess the steepness traction and obstructions If the terrain ahead cannot be seen get out of the vehicle and walk the hill before driving further When driving on hills Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on the steering whe...

Page 223: ...This could cause loss of control and you or others could be injured or killed Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control If the vehicle stalls on a hill 1 Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle and then apply the parking brake 2 Shift into P Park and then restart the engine If driving uphill when the vehicle stalls shift to R Reverse releas...

Page 224: ...n across and the vehicle starts to slide turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping Warning Getting out of the vehicle on the downhill side when stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand Snow...

Page 225: ...collected on the underbody or chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage More frequent maintenance s...

Page 226: ...aution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 10 41 Turn off cruise control Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain Tips for driving in these conditions include Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shap...

Page 227: ...ce under the tires slick so there is even less traction Traction Control should be turned on See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 42 The Antilock Brake System ABS improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement See Antilock Brake System ABS on page 9 40 Allow greater following distance on any slippery road ...

Page 228: ...then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold Moving about to keep warm also helps If it takes some time for help to arrive now and then when you run the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed This keeps the battery charged to resta...

Page 229: ...et the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out See Towing the Vehicle on page 10 77 Recovery hooks can be used if the vehicle has them Recovery Hooks Warning Never pull on recovery hooks from the side The hooks could break and you and others could be injured When using recovery hooks always pull the vehicle from the front Caution Do not drive through standing water if it is dee...

Page 230: ...label is attached to the B pillar or on the forward edge of the rear door The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions 1 and the maximum vehicle capacity weight 2 in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires 3 and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures 4 For more information on tir...

Page 231: ...of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine ho...

Page 232: ... lb 5 453 kg 1 000 lb 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lb Refer to the Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed the vehicle s capacity weight Certification Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is attached to the B pillar or on the ...

Page 233: ...e case of a sudden stop or collision things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make sure they are properly secured Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This...

Page 234: ...ee Loading the Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving on page 9 5 Two Tiered Loading Depending on the model of the pickup an upper load platform can be created by positioning three or four 5 cm 2 in by 15 cm 6 in wooden planks across the width of the pickup box The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions When using this upper load platform be sure the load is securely ti...

Page 235: ...imum Weight Side Boxes and Cargo 113 kg per side 250 lb per side The combined weight for all rail mounted equipment should not exceed 454 kg 1 000 lb Loading Points 1 Primary Load Points 2 Secondary Load Areas 3 GM Approved Accessory Mounting Points Structural members 1 and 2 are included in the pickup box design Additional accessories should use these load points Depending on the accessory design...

Page 236: ...hicle speed at 88 km h 55 mph or less for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km 200 mi or so During this time the new brake linings are not yet Continued Caution Continued broken in Hard stops with new lining...

Page 237: ...ork then the vehicle needs service Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to ...

Page 238: ...ion indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes The switch stays in this position when the engine is running The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles If the key is left in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained The vehicle may not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extend...

Page 239: ...an overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there while holding the key in STAR...

Page 240: ...ime with the vehicle off the vehicle battery could be drained The vehicle may not start if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time Engine Coolant Heater 2 5L L4 Engine Shown 3 6L V6 Engine Similar The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up in cold weather conditions at or below 18 C 0 F Vehicles with an engine heater should be...

Page 241: ...r While in use do not let the heater cord touch vehicle parts or sharp edges Never close the hood on the heater cord Before starting the vehicle unplug the cord reattach the cover to the plug and securely fasten the cord Keep the cord away from any moving parts 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not ...

Page 242: ...he transfer case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave the vehicle with the ...

Page 243: ...ry charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 10 74 To shift out of P Park 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Press the button on the shift lever 3 Move the shift lever to the desired position If you still are unable to shift out of P Park 1 Ease the pressure on the shift lever 2 While holding down the brake pedal and pressing the shift lever button move the shift lever all the way int...

Page 244: ...th poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage The vehicle exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that...

Page 245: ...e ignition key is turned to the ON RUN position P Park This position locks the rear wheels It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily When parked on a hill especially when the vehicle has a heavy load you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P Park See Torque Lock under Shifting Into Park on page 9 26 Warning It is dangerous to ...

Page 246: ...ition the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when the vehicle is being towed Warning Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a ...

Page 247: ... adaptive shift control process continually compares key shift parameters to pre programmed ideal shifts stored in the transmission s computer The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used such as with a heavy load or when the temperature changes During this adaptive shift control process shifting might feel different as the...

Page 248: ...de a number displays next to the M indicating the current transmission range This number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in M Manual Mode All gears below that number are available As driving conditions change the transmission can automatically shift to lower gears For example when 5 Fifth is selected 1 First through 5 Fifth gears are automatically shifted by ...

Page 249: ...opping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Low Traction Mode Low Traction Mode assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery such as with ice or snow While the vehicle is at a stop select M2 using Range Selection Mode This will limit torque to the wheels and help to prevent the tires from spinning Tow Haul Mode If equipped Tow Haul Mode adjusts the transmissio...

Page 250: ...hift into 1 First put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch Then press the clutch pedal back down and shift into 1 First 2 Second Press the clutch pedal fully to the pedal stop while letting up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 Second Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth Shift into 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fi...

Page 251: ...elf or others Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when downshifting Shift Indicator This light comes on when an up shift is recommended for best fuel economy The number displayed with the arrow indicates the recommended gear Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive If equipped four wheel drive engages the front axle for extra traction Caution Driving on clean dry pavement in four wheel drive for ...

Page 252: ...ext to the steering wheel to shift into and out of four wheel drive for extra traction Indicator lights on the knob show which setting the transfer case is in The N Neutral indicator is on the face of the knob The indicator lights display briefly when the ignition is turned on and one will stay on If the lights display momentarily when the ignition is in ON RUN but none stay on the knob may have b...

Page 253: ...e shifted from 2 m to 4 m while the vehicle is moving Shifting Into 4 m Turn the knob to 4 m at any speed up to 121 km h 75 mph except from 4 n The indicator light will flash while shifting and will remain on the selected setting Shifting Into 2 m Turn the knob to 2 m at any speed except when shifting from 4 n Shifting Into 4 n When 4 n is engaged vehicle speed should be kept below 72 km h 45 mph ...

Page 254: ...transmission to N Neutral 5 Shift the transfer case to 2 m 6 Turn the transfer case knob clockwise to N Neutral until it stops and hold it there until the N Neutral light starts blinking This will take at least 10 seconds Then slowly release the dial to the 4 n position The N Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to N Neutral is complete 7 With the engine running verify that the ...

Page 255: ... problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 17 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the ...

Page 256: ...ing brake pedal If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 16 Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the parking brake hold the regula...

Page 257: ...g either forward or rearward during vehicle drive off After the driver completely stops and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a grade HSA will be automatically activated During the transition period between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate to drive off on a grade HSA holds the braking pressure for a maximum of two seconds to ensure that there is no roll...

Page 258: ... 13 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section When the transfer case if equipped is in Four Wheel Drive Low the stability system is automatically disabled and g comes on in the instrument cluster Both traction control and StabiliTrak are automatically disabled in this condition The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster This light will Flash when TCS is limiti...

Page 259: ...he g button until the Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak Off light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again press and release the g button The Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak Off light g in the instrument cluster turn off StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km h 35 mph Traction control will remain off until the driver ...

Page 260: ...y disable if the vehicle speed is above 80 km h 50 mph or above 60 km h 37 mph for at least 30 seconds 5 must be pressed again to re enable HDC When enabled if the vehicle is at a speed above 30 km h 19 mph and less than 60 km h 37 mph a DIC message will display instructing the driver to reduce speed for HDC operation Cruise control will not function while HDC is enabled and vehicle speed is below...

Page 261: ...te indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise control is turned on RES Resume Accelerate If there is a set speed in memory press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Set Coast Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease ve...

Page 262: ...l system is already activated Press and hold SET until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To slow down in small increments briefly press SET For each press the vehicle goes about 1 6 km h 1 mph slower The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 22 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Passi...

Page 263: ...icle ahead too quickly FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes When approaching a slower moving or Continued War...

Page 264: ...nd FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert When your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly the red lights will flash on the windshield Also eight rapid high pitched beeps will sound from the front When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Continue to apply the brake...

Page 265: ...umper or under the vehicle Shown distances may be different from actual distances Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera s Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage If equipped the RVC system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle Whe...

Page 266: ... further or closer than they appear The following illustrations show the field of view that the camera provides 1 View displayed by the camera 1 View displayed by the camera 2 Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if It is dark The sun or the beam of headlamps are shining directly into the camera lens ...

Page 267: ...or visibility conditions This can occur if the windshield or headlamps are blocked by dirt snow or ice if they are not in proper condition or if the sun shines directly into the camera Detect road edges Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane Continued War...

Page 268: ...ough tunnels Banked roads If the LDW system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible cleaning the windshield may help LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road temporary or construction lane markings or other road imperfections This is normal system operation the vehicle does not need service Turn LDW off if these conditions continue Fuel Use of the...

Page 269: ...e fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Some gasolines mainly high octane racing gasolines can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT Do not use gasolines and or fuel additives with MMT as they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance The...

Page 270: ...nge can help Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors It is available at your dealer Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn off the engine when refueling Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling ...

Page 271: ...orate into the atmosphere If the fuel cap is not properly installed a message appears on the Driver Information Center DIC and the check engine light will be lit on the instrument cluster See Fuel System Messages on page 5 28 and Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 13 Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by...

Page 272: ... For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 77 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 77 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 mi to prev...

Page 273: ...s and any trailer brakes still work Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehi...

Page 274: ...engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the transmission in P Park for a few minutes before turning the engine off If the overheat warning comes on see Engine Overheating on page 10 19 Parking on Hills Warning Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and th...

Page 275: ...o heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all The driver and passengers could be seriously injured The vehicle may also be damaged the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with the vehicle Caution Pulling a trailer improperly can ...

Page 276: ...ends on how the rig is used Speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more information Trailer Weight Rating TWR is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has onl...

Page 277: ...n it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight Vehicle options equipment passengers and cargo in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow Trailer tongue weight 1 should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight 2 up to 408 kg 900 lb Trailer rating may be limited by the vehi...

Page 278: ... helps maintain combination control Many trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball or a tow eye latched to a pintle hook Other trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the tow vehicle and trailer axles If a step bumper hitch will be used the bumper could be...

Page 279: ...ss For vehicles not equipped with heavy duty trailering a harness is secured underneath the left side of the vehicle next to the spare tire The harness requires the installation of a trailer connector which is available through your dealer The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps Parking Lamps Black Gro...

Page 280: ...bined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle s Gross Combined Weight Rating GCWR See Weight of the Trailer under Trailer Towing on page 9 60 Tow Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic When pulling a heavy trailer or a l...

Page 281: ...ssive trailer sway is detected slow down to a safe speed Check the trailer and vehicle to help correct possible causes These could include an improperly or overloaded trailer unrestrained cargo improper trailer hitch configuration excessive vehicle trailer speed or improperly inflated or incorrect vehicle or trailer tires See Towing Equipment on page 9 63 for trailer ratings and hitch setup recomm...

Page 282: ... Drive 10 25 Front Axle 10 25 Rear Axle 10 26 Starter Switch Check 10 27 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 28 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 28 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 28 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 29 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 30 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 30 Halogen Bulbs 10 30 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking La...

Page 283: ...s 10 61 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 62 Tire Changing 10 64 Compact Spare Tire 10 72 Full Size Spare Tire 10 73 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 74 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 10 77 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 77 Appearance Care Exterior Care 10 82 Interior Care 10 87 Floor Mats 10 90 General Information For service and parts needs visit your dealer You will receive genuine GM parts and GM tr...

Page 284: ...dding non dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety including such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the veh...

Page 285: ...service the vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13 11 This vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 3 27 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Records on ...

Page 286: ...der the front edge of the hood near the center Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood To close the hood 1 Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are properly installed 2 Lower the hood to 20 cm 8 in above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches Check to make sure the hood is firmly closed by lifting up on the front edge of the hood Repeat the process i...

Page 287: ...Black plate 6 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2 5L L4 Engine ...

Page 288: ... page 10 14 3 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 10 9 4 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 16 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 9 6 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 34 7 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid on page 10 22 or Hydraulic Clutch on page 10 13 If Equipped 8 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid on page 10 21 9 ...

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Page 290: ...he Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 11 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engin...

Page 291: ...e engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level ...

Page 292: ...at is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or ...

Page 293: ...and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally the oil must be changed at 5 000 km 3 000 mi since the last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change Always reset the engine oil life to 10...

Page 294: ...ids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Manual Transmission Fluid How to Check Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for the proper fluid to use Hydraul...

Page 295: ...ls listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains covered with dirt a new filter is required 2 5L L4 Engine 1 Screws ...

Page 296: ...cover housing away from the engine air cleaner filter housing 5 Pull out the filter 6 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 7 Reverse Steps 2 5 to reinstall the filter cover housing Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when work...

Page 297: ... up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any ...

Page 298: ...e coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant If using this mixture nothing els...

Page 299: ...iling do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the mark pointed to add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank add coolant as follows How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Warning You can be burned i...

Page 300: ...and let it run until the upper radiator hose starts getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the mark pointed to on the front of the coolant surge tank 5 Replace the cap tightly Caution If the pressure cap is not ti...

Page 301: ...the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop the engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on ...

Page 302: ... engine has been turned off This is normal and no service is required Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid unt...

Page 303: ...hing is wrong with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does ...

Page 304: ...nings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Warning If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to t...

Page 305: ...d of fluid If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle If you do wash it off immediately Battery The original equipment battery is maintenance free Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed See Engine Co...

Page 306: ... accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug 2 hole located on the transfer case some lubricant will need to be added Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug 2 hole Use care not to overtighten the plug When to Change Lubricant Refer to Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 to determine how often to change th...

Page 307: ...cessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production They are not filled to reach a certain level When checking the fluid level on any axle variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between ...

Page 308: ...n you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 For automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engin...

Page 309: ...n the ignition to LOCK OFF in each shift lever position For automatic transmission vehicles the ignition should turn to LOCK OFF only when the shift lever is in P Park For manual transmission vehicles the ignition should turn to LOCK OFF only when you press the key release button On all vehicles the ignition key should come out only in LOCK OFF Contact your dealer if service is required Park Brake...

Page 310: ...different ways For proper windshield wiper blade length and type see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 14 Caution Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that Continued Caution Continued occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield To replace the windshiel...

Page 311: ...the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 33 For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and ...

Page 312: ... the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out 3 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 1 Open the tailgate 2 Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws 3 Pull the rear lamp assembly outboard away from the box side until the retainers release There will be a noise when the ret...

Page 313: ...sh the rear lamp assembly straight in until it is seated against the vehicle 11 Make sure the rear lamp assembly is flush with the box side 12 Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 1 Cargo Lamp Bulbs 2 Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL Bulb To replace one of these bulbs 1 Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly 2 Turn the bulb s...

Page 314: ...1157 Chassis Cab Models For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses to protect against an electrical system overload Fuses also protect power devices in the vehicle Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced there is a fuse pulle...

Page 315: ...sure to get it fixed Fuses The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If a fuse goes out replace the fuse as soon as y...

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Page 317: ... Odd F10 Engine Control Module F11 Miscellaneous 1 Ignition Mini Fuses 2 pin Usage F13 Traction Control Module F14 Not Used F15 Not Used F16 Not Used F17 Front Axle Actuator F18 Not Used F19 Aeroshutters F20 Not Used F23 Not Used F29 Not Used F30 Heated Seat Power 1 F31 Not Used F32 Heated Seat Power 2 F33 Body Control Module 3 Mini Fuses 2 pin Usage F34 Fuel System Control Module F35 Not Used F36...

Page 318: ...ight Trailer Stop Turn Lamps Mini Fuses 2 pin Usage F67 Electric Power Steering F68 Not Used F69 Battery Regulated Voltage Control F70 Not Used F71 Not Used J Case Fuses Low Profile Usage F06 Wipers F12 Starter F21 Front Blower F22 Antilock Brake System Valves F24 Trailer F25 Transfer Case Electronic Control J Case Fuses Low Profile Usage F26 Antilock Brake System Pump F27 Trailer Brake Control Mo...

Page 319: ... K06 Cargo Lamp K08 Not Used K09 Not Used K10 Not Used K11 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp K12 Not Used K13 Vacuum Pump K14 Park Lamps Mini Relays Usage K07 Powertrain K15 Run Crank K17 Rear Window Defogger Solid State Relay Usage K16 Not Used Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is behind the passenger side cowl side trim panel Remove the plastic nut at the front of the cover...

Page 320: ... be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Micro Fuse 2 Pin Usage F01 Body Control Module 1 F04 Steering Wheel Controls F05 Body Control Module 2 F08 Mirror Window Module F09 Instrument Cluster F10 Not Used F11 Body Control Module 8 F12 Not Used F14 Radio HMI F15 Body Control Module 6 F16 Not Used F17 Body Control Module 4 ...

Page 321: ...g F34 Not Used F35 Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low Micro Fuse 2 Pin Usage F36 Discrete Logic Ignition Sensor F38 Not Used Micro Fuse 3 Pin Usage F13 OnStar Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning F18 Airbag F23 Data Link Connector USDB F28 Instrument Panel Sensing and Diagnostic Module Ignition F33 Not Used Micro J Case Fuse Usage F02 Not Used F03 Not Used F06 Not Used F07 Not Used F39 Auxiliary P...

Page 322: ...nformation refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout Continued Warning Continued and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injur...

Page 323: ...ment all season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code which will be MS Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads...

Page 324: ...n the tires are inspected See Tire Inspection on page 10 54 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example 1 Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction ...

Page 325: ...manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 59 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load 8 Temporary Use Only Only use a temporary spare tire until the road tire is repaired an...

Page 326: ...ation on tire pressure and inflation see Tire Pressure on page 10 49 6 Tire Size A combination of letters and numbers define a tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description The letter T as the first character in the tire size means the tire is for temporary use only 7 TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific ti...

Page 327: ...d to carry a load Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch Accessory Weight The combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect...

Page 328: ...d when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure ...

Page 329: ...raction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 6 mm 1 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 55 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire informa...

Page 330: ...ge from road hazards The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort Never load the vehi...

Page 331: ... when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equippe...

Page 332: ... The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS illuminates the low tire p...

Page 333: ...erly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause ...

Page 334: ...C message should go off at the next ignition cycle The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions using a TPMS relearn tool in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool A TPMS relearn tool can also be purchased See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool at w...

Page 335: ... LOCK OFF 13 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires including the spare tire if the vehicle has one be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Replace the tire if The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen There is cord or fabric showing t...

Page 336: ...ee Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper Continued Warning Continued towel c...

Page 337: ...e last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber ...

Page 338: ...eplace only one axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle Warning Tires could explode during improper service Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires Warning Mixing tires of different sizes brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash o...

Page 339: ...l indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 14 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stabil...

Page 340: ...und where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test c...

Page 341: ...uildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other ...

Page 342: ...could fail suddenly and cause a crash When replacing wheels use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains Warning If the vehicle has 255 65R17 AT 265 60R18 or 265 70R16 size tires do not use tire chains They can damage the vehicle because there is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to Continued Warning Continued the brakes...

Page 343: ...out what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used ...

Page 344: ... over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in 1 First or R Reverse 3 For four wheel drive vehicles be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral 4 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised...

Page 345: ...traps to remove the tool bag 3 Fold the rear seat to access the jack 4 Turn the knob on the jack 2 counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder 5 Turn the wing nut 1 counterclockwise to remove the jack and wheel blocks Extended Cab 1 Jack Cover 2 Tool Bag Cover To access and remove the jack and tools 1 Pull the bottom of the jack cover 1 forward to remove it 2 Pull t...

Page 346: ...e tool bag Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody mounted spare tire 1 Spare Tire Valve Stem Pointed Down 2 Tire Wheel Retainer 3 Hoist Cable 4 Hoist Assembly 5 Hoist Shaft 6 Jack Handle Extensions 7 Wheel Wrench 8 Spare Tire Lock If Equipped 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 1 Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper Insert the ignit...

Page 347: ...from under the vehicle 5 Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle 6 Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer Tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and spring 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions...

Page 348: ...to loosen the wheel nuts Do not remove the wheel nuts yet Front Position 4 Position the jack under the vehicle as shown If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle s frame behind the flat tire Rear Position 5 If the flat tire is on the rear position the jack under the rear axle about 5 cm 2 in inboard of the shock absorber bracket Mak...

Page 349: ...raising the vehicle 6 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well 7 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an a...

Page 350: ...f the stud holes in a wheel have become larger the wheel could collapse in operation Replace any wheel if its stud holes have become larger or distorted in any way Inspect hubs and hub piloted wheels for damage Because of loose running wheels piloting pad damage may occur and require replacement of the entire hub for proper centering of the wheels When replacing studs hubs wheel nuts or wheels be ...

Page 351: ...ations on the wheel Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Caution Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem po...

Page 352: ...Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel 3 Attach the wheel wrench 7 and extensions 6 together as shown 4 Insert the hoist end 10 through the hole 9 in the rear bumper and onto the hoist shaft Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench 5 Rai...

Page 353: ...4 Wing nut For extended cab models be sure to replace the wheel wrench 1 jack handle 2 and two jack handle extensions 3 in the bag as shown so it can be properly stored in the storage compartment Be sure to fully tighten the wing nut 4 so the tool bag cover can be properly and securely closed Compact Spare Tire Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of...

Page 354: ...he compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire wheel and other parts of the vehicle Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They will not fit Keep the spare tire and its wheel together Caution Tire chains will not fit the compact spare Using them can damage the vehicle and the chains Do not use tir...

Page 355: ...ght to drive on it If the vehicle has four wheel drive and a different size spare tire is installed drive only in two wheel drive After installing the spare tire on the vehicle stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be availabl...

Page 356: ...attery Positive Terminal 3 Good Battery Negative Terminal 4 Good Battery Positive Terminal The jump start negative grounding stud 1 for the discharged battery is to the left of the windshield washer fluid reservoir The jump start positive terminal on the discharged battery 2 is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle The jump start positive terminal 3 and negative termi...

Page 357: ... running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the pl...

Page 358: ...he vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck If a wheel lift tow truck is used the drive wheels cannot contact the road while the vehicle is being towed A wheel dolly must be used to lift all drive wheels off the ground Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towi...

Page 359: ...transfer case that have an N Neutral and a Four Wheel Drive Low 4 n setting Warning Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park You or others could be injured Set the parking brake before shifting the transfer case to N Neutral To dinghy tow 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle facing fo...

Page 360: ...umn is locked vehicle damage may occur 10 Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked 11 With a foot on the brake pedal release the parking brake Keep the ignition key in the towed vehicle in ACC ACCESSORY to prevent the steering column from locking Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle Before disconnecting the towed vehicle 1 Park on a level surface 2 Set the parking brake then...

Page 361: ... tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in this section Front Towing...

Page 362: ...ocedure 8 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly 2 Set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 9 41 3 Put the transmission in P Park 4 Secure the ve...

Page 363: ...ent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle s finish wash it often and out of direct sunlight Caution Do not use petroleum based acidic or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be covered by the ...

Page 364: ...ide and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage the vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove resid...

Page 365: ...ge Spray in bedliners can fade from oxidation road dirt heavy duty hauling and hard water stains Clean it periodically by washing off the loose dirt and using a mild detergent To restore the original appearance apply the bedliner conditioner available through your dealer Caution Using silicone based products may damage the bedliner reduce the slip resistant texture and attract dirt Cleaning Exteri...

Page 366: ...sh wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips once a year Hot dry climates may require more frequent application Black ...

Page 367: ... and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect drum brake linings shoes for wear or cracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake master cylinder brake fluid reservoir vacuum pipes electric vacuum pump including bracket and vent hose if equipped Steering Suspension an...

Page 368: ...regularly clean the vehicle s interior Immediately remove any soils Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster Using a mild soap solution immediately remove hand lotions sunscreen and insect repellent from all...

Page 369: ...sive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with just water and mild soap Coated Moldings Coated moldings should be cleaned When lightly soiled wipe with a sponge or soft lint f...

Page 370: ...ays use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that could scratch the surface Then use the microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry b...

Page 371: ...t not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with th...

Page 372: ...moving and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snapping into position Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals ...

Page 373: ...Black plate 92 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 10 92 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES ...

Page 374: ...s trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services W...

Page 375: ...r high speed or competitive driving Used for taxi police or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe chart Warning Performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury Perform maintenance work only if the required information proper tools and equipment are available If they are not see your dealer to have a train...

Page 376: ...th high dust levels Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Rotate the tires if recommended for the vehicle and perform the following services See Tire Rotation on page 10 54 Check engine oil level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and filter and reset oil lif...

Page 377: ... Check automatic transmission shift lock control function See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 28 Check ignition transmission lock See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 28 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 28 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace...

Page 378: ... mi 144 000 km 90 000 mi 156 000 km 97 500 mi 168 000 km 105 000 mi 180 000 km 112 500 mi 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Replace engine air cleaner f...

Page 379: ...duction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors 2 Or every four years whichever comes first 3 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should b...

Page 380: ...000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Replace engine air cleaner filter 2 Inspect evaporative control system 3 Replace spark plugs Inspect spark plug wires Change automati...

Page 381: ...nate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced 5 Extreme service for vehicles mainly driven off road in four wheel drive or used in farming mining forestry or Department of Natural Resources DNR Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fl...

Page 382: ...rt the vehicle maintain a battery with full cranking power Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replac...

Page 383: ...nger stopping distance or uneven tire wear As part of the multi point inspection trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking blown seals or damage and can advise when service is needed Tires Tires need to be properly inflated rotated and balanced Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel and can reduce the risk of tire failure Signs that the tires...

Page 384: ... has the required equipment to ensure proper wheel alignment Windshield For safety appearance and the best viewing keep the windshield clean and clear Signs of damage include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs...

Page 385: ... Engine Oil on page 10 9 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 17 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional free...

Page 386: ...Canada 88863090 Transfer Case Four Wheel Drive DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Hood Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Tailgate Hinge and Linkage Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Hinges Latch Bolt Linkage and Fuel Door Hinge Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Part No 3634770 in Canada 10953518 ...

Page 387: ... name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 94775933 A3195C Oil Filter 2 5L L4 12640445 PF64 3 6L V6 19303249 PF2130 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23135671 CF196 Spark Plugs 2 5L L4 12627160 41 115 3 6L V6 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm 21 7 in 23117447 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 7 in 23117448...

Page 388: ...9 14 Service and Maintenance 11 15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 389: ...Black plate 16 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 11 16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 390: ...an be seen through the windshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the ...

Page 391: ...h Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 2 5L L4 9 1 L 9 6 qt 3 6L V6 12 4 L 13 1 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 5L L4 4 7 L 5 0 qt 3 6L V6 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 80 L 21 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 9 L 2 0 qt Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y 140 lb ft All capaciti...

Page 392: ... GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2 5L L4 A 0 95 1 10mm 0 037 0 043 in 3 6L V6 3 0 95 1 10mm 0 037 0 043 in Engine Drive Belt Routing L4 Engines V6 Engines ...

Page 393: ...Black plate 4 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES ...

Page 394: ...anadian Government 13 13 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 14 Infotainment System 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or th...

Page 395: ...mpletely satisfied with your new vehicle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs...

Page 396: ...ur impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Custo...

Page 397: ...r Experience U S my chevrolet com The Chevrolet online owner experience allows interaction with Chevrolet and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules alerts and OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information Schedule service ...

Page 398: ... aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift for the vehicle For more information on the limited offer visit www gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text Telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Visit www gm ca or call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for...

Page 399: ...ugh fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station Lock Out Service Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar For security reasons the driver must present identification before this service is given Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Highway Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service or if the vehicle was in a...

Page 400: ...ts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility Scheduling Service Appointments U S and Canada When the vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If the vehicle cannot be schedu...

Page 401: ...ental Vehicle For an overnight warranty repair the dealer may provide an available courtesy rental vehicle or provide for reimbursement of a rental vehicle Reimbursement is limited and must be supported by original receipts as well as a signed and completed rental agreement and meet state provincial local and rental vehicle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requir...

Page 402: ...her than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose ...

Page 403: ...l year Vehicle Identification Number VIN Insurance company and policy number General description of the damage to the other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts See Collision Parts earlier in this section If the airbag has inflated see What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates on page 3 21 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that the v...

Page 404: ...ctions to assist in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner Manual and Warranty Manual RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 40 00 U S plus handling and shipping ...

Page 405: ...use this equipment Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and...

Page 406: ...32 5170 In Canada call 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example the vehicle uses computer modules to...

Page 407: ...sh location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special ...

Page 408: ...s and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers and other trip information See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions ...

Page 409: ...Black plate 16 1 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 13 16 Customer Information 2 NOTES ...

Page 410: ...Star requires the vehicle battery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onst...

Page 411: ...dvisor available 24 7 to Get help for an emergency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response the OnStar system can automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor The built in system can automatically connect to help in certain crashes Press to connect to an On...

Page 412: ...cel Route 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 2 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System responds with the next three maneuvers Repeat 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Repeat System respo...

Page 413: ...ill display the WiFi network name SSID passphrase and level of encryption 3 To change the SSID or passphrase press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App If Equipped Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple Android and BlackBerry or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices From the mobile device check the vehicle s fuel level oil life or tire pressur...

Page 414: ...responds OK dialing 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds Call ended Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without paus...

Page 415: ...vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door ...

Page 416: ...vices to help subscribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Finding a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Providing directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers while in...

Page 417: ...ular and GPS signal reception Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services r...

Page 418: ...LAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advert...

Page 419: ...nd or other materials provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled 3 Altered versions including but not limited to ports to new operating sys...

Page 420: ... Should an Airbag Inflate 3 20 Where Are the Airbags 3 18 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 28 Passenger Status Indicator 5 12 Readiness Light 5 12 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 27 System Check 3 16 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 12 All Season Tires 10 42 All Terrain Tires 10 43 AM FM Radio 7 7 Antenna Multi band 7 10 Antilock Brake System ABS 9 40 Warning Light 5 17 Appearance Care Exter...

Page 421: ...ted Stoplamp CHMSL and Cargo Lamp 10 32 Halogen Bulbs 10 30 Headlamp Aiming 10 30 Headlamps 10 30 Headlamps Front Turn Signal Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 10 30 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 10 31 Buying New Tires 10 56 C Calibration 5 4 California Fuel Requirements 9 54 Perchlorate Materials Requirements 10 3 California Propostion 65 Warning 10 2 10 24 10 74 Camera Rear Vision...

Page 422: ...action and Electronic Stability 9 42 Control Light Hill Descent 5 18 Control of a Vehicle 9 3 Convex Mirrors 2 14 Coolant Engine 10 17 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 10 Cooling System 10 16 Engine Messages 5 27 Courtesy Transportation Program 13 7 Cruise Control 9 45 Light 5 22 Cupholders 4 1 Customer Assistance 13 4 Offices 13 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Customer Information Service Publications ...

Page 423: ...r Cleaner Filter 10 14 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 13 Compartment Overview 10 6 Coolant 10 17 Coolant Heater 9 25 Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 10 Cooling System 10 16 Cooling System Messages 5 27 Drive Belt Routing 12 3 Exhaust 9 29 Fan 10 21 Oil Life System 10 11 Oil Messages 5 27 Overheating 10 19 Power Messages 5 28 Pressure Light 5 20 Running While Parked 9 30 Starting 9 23 Entry Ligh...

Page 424: ...el Fuse Block 10 38 G Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 10 Fuel 5 9 Odometer 5 9 Speedometer 5 9 Tachometer 5 9 Trip Odometer 5 9 Warning Lights and Indicators 5 7 General Information Service and Maintenance 11 1 Towing 9 57 Vehicle Care 10 2 Glove Box 4 1 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 13 5 H Halogen Bulbs 10 30 Hazard Warning Flashers 6 4 Head Restraints 3 2 Headlamps Aiming 10 30 Automatic...

Page 425: ... 16 Jump Starting 10 74 Jump Starting California Propostion 65 Warning 10 2 K Key and Lock Messages 5 29 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 2 4 Keys 2 1 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 10 43 Lamps Cargo 6 6 Daytime Running DRL 6 3 Dome 6 6 Exterior Controls 6 1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 6 2 Fog 6 5 Malfunction Indicator 5 13 Lamps cont d Messages 5 29 On Reminder 5 21 Reading 6 7 Lane Departure Warning LD...

Page 426: ...r Children LATCH System 3 38 Lumbar Adjustment 3 4 Front Seats 3 4 M Maintenance Records 11 15 Maintenance and Care Additional 11 9 Maintenance Schedule 11 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 12 Transfer Case 9 36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 13 Manual Mirrors 2 14 Manual Mode 9 33 Manual Transmission 9 35 Fluid 10 13 Messages Airbag System 5 30 Battery Voltage and Charging 5 25 Brake System 5 ...

Page 427: ...nline Owner Center 13 4 OnStar 13 14 OnStar System In Brief 1 21 OnStar Additional Information 14 6 OnStar Connections 14 4 OnStar Emergency 14 2 OnStar Navigation 14 3 OnStar Overview 14 1 OnStar Security 14 3 OnStar System 7 17 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics 14 6 Ordering Service Publications 13 11 Outlets Power 5 5 Overheating Engine 10 19 Overview Infotainment System 7 3 P Pandora Internet Radio 7...

Page 428: ...3 9 Rear Seats 3 7 Rear Vision Camera RVC 9 50 Rear Windows 2 19 Rearview Mirrors 2 16 Automatic Dimming 2 16 Reclining Seatbacks 3 4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 12 Records Maintenance 11 15 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 77 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 13 5 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 4 Remote Vehicle Start 2 6 Replacement Bulbs 10 33 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 29 Maintenance...

Page 429: ... Power Adjustment Front 3 4 Rear 3 7 Reclining Seatbacks 3 4 Underseat Storage 4 2 Securing Child Restraints 3 54 3 60 Security Light 5 21 Messages 5 31 OnStar 14 3 Vehicle 2 12 Vehicle Alarm 2 12 Service Accessories and Modifications 10 3 Doing Your Own Work 10 4 Engine Soon Light 5 13 Maintenance Records 11 15 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Service cont d Parts Identification Label 12 1 Pu...

Page 430: ...t Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 13 Immobilizer 2 13 Time 5 4 Tires 10 41 All Season 10 42 All Terrain 10 43 Buying New Tires 10 56 Chains 10 61 Changing 10 64 Compact Spare 10 72 Designations 10 45 Different Size 10 58 Full Size Spare 10 73 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 62 Inflation Monitor System 10 51 Inspection 10 54 Messages 5 31 Pressure Light 5 19 Tires cont d Pressure Monitor ...

Page 431: ...age 4 2 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 59 Up Shift Light 5 17 Updates Software 7 7 USB Port 7 13 Using This Manual iii V Vehicle Alarm System 2 12 Canadian Owners iii Control 9 3 Identification Number VIN 12 1 Load Limits 9 14 Messages 5 25 Personalization 5 33 Reminder Messages 5 33 Remote Start 2 6 Security 2 12 Speed Messages 5 33 Towing 10 77 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 18 Vehicle Care Tire Pre...

Page 432: ...ocalizing U S Canada 7586788 2015 crc 11 19 14 INDEX i 13 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 55 Where to Put the Restraint 3 36 Windows 2 17 Power 2 17 Rear 2 19 Windshield Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 12 Winter Tires 10 42 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 29 ...

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