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Do
not
have
a
seatback
reclined
if
the
vehicle
is
moving.
Head
Restraints
The
front
seats
may
have
adjustable
head
restraints.
If
the
vehicle
has
rear
seats,
they
may
have
adjustable
head
restraints.
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.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Canadian Owners
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
9
Manual Door Locks
10
Power Door Locks
10
Manual Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Power Seats
13
Reclining Seatbacks
13
Power Lumbar
14
Heated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belt
15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Exterior Mirrors
16
Interior Mirror
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Vehicle Features
20
Vehicle Personalization
21
Satellite Radio
21
Performance and Maintenance
22
Power Outlets
22
Tire Pressure Monitor
23
Engine Oil Life System
24
Roadside Assistance Program
24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
24
How Onstar Service Works
25
Your Responsibility
26
Seats and Restraint System
27
Front Seats
28
Manual Lumbar
29
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
31
Power Reclining Seatbacks
32
Head Restraints
33
Seatback Latches
34
Rear Seats
35
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
35
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
36
Safety Belts
38
Why Safety Belts Work
40
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
44
Lap-Shoulder Belt
52
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
54
Safety Belt Pretensioners
55
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
58
Lap Belt
58
Safety Belt Extender
59
Child Restraints
60
Older Children
60
Infants and Young Children
63
Child Restraint Systems
67
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
69
Where to Put the Restraint
69
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)
71
Seat Position
82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
85
Airbag System
89
When Should an Airbag Inflate
93
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
95
How Does an Airbag Restrain
95
What will You See after an Airbag
96
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
96
Passenger Sensing System
97
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
102
Restraint System Check
104
Checking the Restraint Systems
104
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
105
Features and Controls
107
Keys
108
Service
109
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
109
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
109
Battery Replacement
110
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
110
Doors and Locks
111
Door Locks
111
Power Door Locks
112
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
112
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
113
Lockout Protection
113
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)
113
Tailgate
114
Windows
116
Manual Windows
117
Power Windows
117
Sun Visors
118
Express-Down Window
118
Theft-Deterrent Systems
118
Content Theft-Deterrent
118
Passlock (U. S. Only)
119
Testing the Alarm
119
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
120
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)
120
Immobilizer Operation
120
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
122
New Vehicle Break-In
122
Ignition Positions
122
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
123
Starting the Engine
124
Engine Coolant Heater
125
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
126
Automatic Transmission Operation
126
Manual Transmission Operation
129
Four-Wheel Drive
131
Shift Speeds
131
Parking Brake
135
Shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission)
136
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
138
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
138
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
139
Parking over Things that Burn
139
Engine Exhaust
140
Running the Vehicle While Parked
141
Mirrors
142
Manual Rearview Mirror
142
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
142
Compass
143
Temperature Display
143
Compass Calibration
143
Compass Variance
144
Outside Manual Mirrors
145
Outside Power Mirrors
145
Outside Convex Mirror
145
Storage Areas
146
Glove Box
146
Cupholders
146
Center Console Storage
146
Assist Handles
146
Rear Storage Area
147
Sunroof
148
Instrument Panel Overview
151
Hazard Warning Flashers
151
Horn
151
Tilt Wheel
151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
153
Flash-To-Pass
153
Windshield Wipers
153
Windshield Washer
154
Cruise Control
155
Exterior Lamps
158
Headlamps on Reminder
158
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
159
Automatic Headlamp System
159
Fog Lamps
160
Exterior Cargo Lamps
160
Instrument Panel Brightness
161
Dome Lamp
161
Dome Lamp Override
161
Exit Lighting
161
Electric Power Management
161
Battery Run-Down Protection
162
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
162
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
163
Climate Controls
164
Climate Control System
164
Outlet Adjustment
166
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
166
Instrument Panel Cluster
167
Speedometer and Odometer
168
Trip Odometer
168
Tachometer
168
Safety Belt Reminders
169
Airbag Readiness Light
170
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
171
Charging System Light
172
Up-Shift Light
172
Brake System Warning Light
172
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
173
Stabilitrak ® /Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
174
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
175
Tire Pressure Light
175
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
176
Oil Pressure Light
178
Maintenance Schedule
179
Security Light
179
Cruise Control Light
179
Highbeam on Light
179
Fuel Gage
180
Driver Information Center (DIC)
181
Trip Information
181
DIC Operation and Displays
181
Personalization Features
182
DIC Warnings and Messages
184
Ac (Air Conditioning) off
184
Abs (Antilock Brake System) Fault
184
Fuel Cap
185
Low Fuel
185
Change Oil
185
Eng (Engine) Hot
185
Low Tire
186
Reduced Power
186
Park Brk (Brake)
186
Serv (Service) Veh (Vehicle)
187
Audio System(S)
188
Trac (Traction) off
188
Traction Fault
188
Turn Signal
188
Setting the Clock
189
Radio with CD (Mp3/Wma)
189
Radio(S)
190
Playing the Radio
191
Radio Data System (Rds)
191
Finding a Station
192
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
193
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
194
Rds and XM
195
Finding a Program Type (Pty) Station
195
Setting Preset Ptys (Rds) Only
196
Rds Messages
196
Radio Messages
197
Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD Player)
197
Playing an Mp3/Wma CD-R Disc
199
Using an MP3
200
Mp3/Wma CD-R Disc
200
CD Messages
200
XM Radio Messages
205
Theft-Deterrent Feature
206
Radio Reception
206
Non-Rds Radios
206
Fm Stereo
206
Fixed Mast Antenna
207
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
207
Chime Level Adjustment
207
Cellular Phone Usage
207
Driving Your Vehicle
209
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
210
Defensive Driving
210
Drunk Driving
210
Control of a Vehicle
211
Braking
211
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
212
Braking in Emergencies
213
Using Abs
213
Stabilitrak System
214
Traction Control System (TCS)
216
Limited-Slip Rear Axle
217
Steering
217
Steering Tips
217
Steering in Emergencies
218
Off-Road Recovery
219
Passing
219
Loss of Control
219
Off-Road Driving
221
Before You Go Off-Roading
221
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
222
Traveling to Remote Areas
223
Environmental Concerns
223
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
223
Scanning the Terrain
224
Driving on Hills
225
Approaching a Hill
226
Driving Uphill
226
Driving Downhill
228
Driving Across an Incline
230
Stalling on an Incline
231
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
231
Driving in Water
232
Driving at Night
233
After Off-Road Driving
233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
234
Other Rainy Weather Tips
235
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
235
Highway Hypnosis
235
Hill and Mountain Roads
236
Winter Driving
237
Driving on Snow or Ice
237
Blizzard Conditions
238
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
239
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
240
Recovery Hooks
240
Loading the Vehicle
241
Certification/Tire Label
245
Truck-Camper Loading Information
248
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
248
Towing
248
Towing Your Vehicle
248
Recreational Vehicle Towing
249
Dinghy Towing
249
Dolly Towing
251
Towing a Trailer
255
Pulling a Trailer
256
Weight of the Trailer
256
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
259
Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
261
Safety Chains
262
Trailer Brakes
262
Driving with a Trailer
263
Following Distance
263
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
264
Backing up
264
Driving on Grades
264
Making Turns
264
Parking on Hills
265
Trailer Wiring Harness
266
Trailer Recommendations
266
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
266
Service and Appearance Care
267
Service
269
Accessories and Modifications
269
California Proposition 65 Warning
270
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
270
Doing Your Own Service Work
270
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
271
Fuel
271
Gasoline Octane
272
Gasoline Specifications
272
California Fuel
272
Additives
273
Fuels in Foreign Countries
274
Filling the Tank
274
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
276
Checking Things under the Hood
276
Hood Release
277
Engine Compartment Overview
278
Engine Oil
281
When to Add Engine Oil
282
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
283
Cold Temperature Operation
283
Engine Oil Life System
284
When to Change Engine Oil
284
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes
284
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
285
What to Do with Used Oil
285
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
286
Automatic Transmission Fluid
287
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
289
Manual Transmission Fluid
289
How to Add Fluid
290
Hydraulic Clutch
291
How to Check and Add Fluid
292
Cooling System
292
Engine Coolant
294
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
295
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
296
Engine Overheating
298
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
299
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
299
Engine Fan Noise
300
Power Steering Fluid
300
Adding Washer Fluid
301
What to Use
301
Windshield Washer Fluid
301
Brakes
302
Brake Fluid
302
Checking Brake Fluid
303
Brake Wear
304
Brake Pedal Travel
304
Brake Adjustment
304
Battery
305
Replacing Brake System Parts
305
Vehicle Storage
306
Jump Starting
306
Rear Axle
311
Four-Wheel Drive
311
Front Axle
313
Headlamp Aiming
314
Bulb Replacement
314
Halogen Bulbs
314
Headlamps
315
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
316
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
316
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
317
License Plate Lamp
318
Replacement Bulbs
318
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
319
Tires
321
Tire Sidewall Labeling
322
Tire Size
324
Tire Terminology and Definitions
325
Inflation - Tire Pressure
328
High-Speed Operation
329
Tire Pressure Monitor System
330
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
331
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
332
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
333
Tire Inspection and Rotation
335
When It Is Time for New Tires
336
Buying New Tires
337
Different Size Tires and Wheels
339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
339
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature a
339
Temperature – A, B, C
340
Traction – Aa, A, B, C
340
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
341
Wheel Replacement
341
Used Replacement Wheels
342
Tire Chains
342
If a Tire Goes Flat
343
Changing a Flat Tire
344
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
345
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
349
Secondary Latch System
357
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
360
Spare Tire
364
Appearance Care
366
Interior Cleaning
366
Fabric/Carpet
367
Leather
368
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
368
Care of Safety Belts
369
Weatherstrips
369
Washing Your Vehicle
369
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
370
Finish Care
370
Windshield and Wiper Blades
371
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
371
Tires
372
Sheet Metal Damage
372
Finish Damage
372
Underbody Maintenance
373
Chemical Paint Spotting
373
Vehicle Identification
373
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
373
Engine Identification
373
Service Parts Identification Label
374
Electrical System
374
Add-On Electrical Equipment
374
Windshield Wiper Fuses
374
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
374
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
375
Capacities and Specifications
381
Maintenance Schedule
384
Introduction
384
Scheduled Maintenance
385
Maintenance II
386
Additional Required Services
387
Owner Checks and Services
390
Starter Switch Check
390
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
391
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
392
Maintenance Replacement Parts
394
Engine Drive Belt Routing
395
Maintenance Record
396
Customer Assistance Information
399
Customer Assistance and Information
400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
400
Online Owner Center
403
My Gm Canada (Canada) — Www.gm.ca
403
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
404
Customer Assistance Offices
404
P.O. Box
404
Canada — Customer Assistance
404
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
405
Overseas — Customer Assistance
405
Roadside Assistance Program
406
Calling for Assistance
406
Services Provided
406
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
407
Scheduling Service Appointments
408
Courtesy Transportation Program
408
Transportation Options
409
Collision Damage Repair
410
Collision Parts
410
Insuring Your Vehicle
411
Repair Facility
411
If a Crash Occurs
412
Reporting Safety Defects
413
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
413
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
413
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
414
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
414
Service Publications Ordering Information
414
Service Manuals
414
Service Bulletins
414
Owner Information
414
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
415
Current and Past Model Order Forms
415
Event Data Recorders
416
Onstar
417
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
417
Radio Frequency Statement
417
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Chevrolet 2010 Colorado Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2010 Colorado
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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