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Maintenance Replacement Parts

Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.

Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15942429 —

Engine Oil Filter

2.9L L4 Engine 19210283 PF46

3.7L L5 Engine 19210285 PF61

5.3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48

Spark Plugs

2.9L L4 and 3.7L L5 Engines 12625058 41-103

5.3L V8 Engine 12609877 41-985

Wiper Blades

Driver Side — 22 in (55 cm) 10389562 —

Passenger Side — 19 in (48 cm) 10389563 —

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Table of Contents1
Canadian Owners3
Vehicle Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information9
Manual Door Locks10
Power Door Locks10
Manual Windows11
Seat Adjustment12
Power Seats13
Reclining Seatbacks13
Power Lumbar14
Heated Seats14
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Safety Belt15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag16
Mirror Adjustment16
Exterior Mirrors16
Interior Mirror17
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Interior Lighting17
Exterior Lighting18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Vehicle Features20
Vehicle Personalization21
Satellite Radio21
Performance and Maintenance22
Power Outlets22
Tire Pressure Monitor23
Engine Oil Life System24
Roadside Assistance Program24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy24
How Onstar Service Works25
Your Responsibility26
Seats and Restraint System27
Front Seats28
Manual Lumbar29
Manual Reclining Seatbacks31
Power Reclining Seatbacks32
Head Restraints33
Seatback Latches34
Rear Seats35
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)35
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)36
Safety Belts38
Why Safety Belts Work40
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly44
Lap-Shoulder Belt52
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster54
Safety Belt Pretensioners55
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy58
Lap Belt58
Safety Belt Extender59
Child Restraints60
Older Children60
Infants and Young Children63
Child Restraint Systems67
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint69
Where to Put the Restraint69
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)71
Seat Position82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position85
Airbag System89
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate93
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate95
How Does an Airbag Restrain95
What will You See after an Airbag96
What will You See after an Airbag Inﬂates96
Passenger Sensing System97
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle102
Restraint System Check104
Checking the Restraint Systems104
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash105
Features and Controls107
Keys108
Service109
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System109
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation109
Battery Replacement110
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle110
Doors and Locks111
Door Locks111
Power Door Locks112
Programmable Automatic Door Locks112
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)113
Lockout Protection113
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)113
Tailgate114
Windows116
Manual Windows117
Power Windows117
Sun Visors118
Express-Down Window118
Theft-Deterrent Systems118
Content Theft-Deterrent118
Passlock (U. S. Only)119
Testing the Alarm119
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer120
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)120
Immobilizer Operation120
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle122
New Vehicle Break-In122
Ignition Positions122
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)123
Starting the Engine124
Engine Coolant Heater125
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater126
Automatic Transmission Operation126
Manual Transmission Operation129
Four-Wheel Drive131
Shift Speeds131
Parking Brake135
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 Burn139
Engine Exhaust140
Running the Vehicle While Parked141
Mirrors142
Manual Rearview Mirror142
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror142
Compass143
Temperature Display143
Compass Calibration143
Compass Variance144
Outside Manual Mirrors145
Outside Power Mirrors145
Outside Convex Mirror145
Storage Areas146
Glove Box146
Cupholders146
Center Console Storage146
Assist Handles146
Rear Storage Area147
Sunroof148
Instrument Panel Overview151
Hazard Warning Flashers151
Horn151
Tilt Wheel151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer153
Flash-To-Pass153
Windshield Wipers153
Windshield Washer154
Cruise Control155
Exterior Lamps158
Headlamps on Reminder158
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)159
Automatic Headlamp System159
Fog Lamps160
Exterior Cargo Lamps160
Instrument Panel Brightness161
Dome Lamp161
Dome Lamp Override161
Exit Lighting161
Electric Power Management161
Battery Run-Down Protection162
Accessory Power Outlet(S)162
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter163
Climate Controls164
Climate Control System164
Outlet Adjustment166
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators166
Instrument Panel Cluster167
Speedometer and Odometer168
Trip Odometer168
Tachometer168
Safety Belt Reminders169
Airbag Readiness Light170
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator171
Charging System Light172
Up-Shift Light172
Brake System Warning Light172
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light173
Stabilitrak ® /Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light174
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage175
Tire Pressure Light175
Malfunction Indicator Lamp176
Oil Pressure Light178
Maintenance Schedule179
Security Light179
Cruise Control Light179
Highbeam on Light179
Fuel Gage180
Driver Information Center (DIC)181
Trip Information181
DIC Operation and Displays181
Personalization Features182
DIC Warnings and Messages184
Ac (Air Conditioning) off184
Abs (Antilock Brake System) Fault184
Fuel Cap185
Low Fuel185
Change Oil185
Eng (Engine) Hot185
Low Tire186
Reduced Power186
Park Brk (Brake)186
Serv (Service) Veh (Vehicle)187
Audio System(S)188
Trac (Traction) off188
Traction Fault188
Turn Signal188
Setting the Clock189
Radio with CD (Mp3/Wma)189
Radio(S)190
Playing the Radio191
Radio Data System (Rds)191
Finding a Station192
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)193
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)194
Rds and XM195
Finding a Program Type (Pty) Station195
Setting Preset Ptys (Rds) Only196
Rds Messages196
Radio Messages197
Playing a CD (Radio with Single CD Player)197
Playing an Mp3/Wma CD-R Disc199
Using an MP3200
Mp3/Wma CD-R Disc200
CD Messages200
XM Radio Messages205
Theft-Deterrent Feature206
Radio Reception206
Non-Rds Radios206
Fm Stereo206
Fixed Mast Antenna207
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System207
Chime Level Adjustment207
Cellular Phone Usage207
Driving Your Vehicle209
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle210
Defensive Driving210
Drunk Driving210
Control of a Vehicle211
Braking211
Antilock Brake System (ABS)212
Braking in Emergencies213
Using Abs213
Stabilitrak System214
Traction Control System (TCS)216
Limited-Slip Rear Axle217
Steering217
Steering Tips217
Steering in Emergencies218
Off-Road Recovery219
Passing219
Loss of Control219
Off-Road Driving221
Before You Go Off-Roading221
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving222
Traveling to Remote Areas223
Environmental Concerns223
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving223
Scanning the Terrain224
Driving on Hills225
Approaching a Hill226
Driving Uphill226
Driving Downhill228
Driving Across an Incline230
Stalling on an Incline231
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice231
Driving in Water232
Driving at Night233
After Off-Road Driving233
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads234
Other Rainy Weather Tips235
Before Leaving on a Long Trip235
Highway Hypnosis235
Hill and Mountain Roads236
Winter Driving237
Driving on Snow or Ice237
Blizzard Conditions238
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow239
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out240
Recovery Hooks240
Loading the Vehicle241
Certiﬁcation/Tire Label245
Truck-Camper Loading Information248
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab248
Towing248
Towing Your Vehicle248
Recreational Vehicle Towing249
Dinghy Towing249
Dolly Towing251
Towing a Trailer255
Pulling a Trailer256
Weight of the Trailer256
Weight of the Trailer Tongue259
Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires261
Safety Chains262
Trailer Brakes262
Driving with a Trailer263
Following Distance263
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer264
Backing up264
Driving on Grades264
Making Turns264
Parking on Hills265
Trailer Wiring Harness266
Trailer Recommendations266
Maintenance When Trailer Towing266
Service and Appearance Care267
Service269
Accessories and Modiﬁcations269
California Proposition 65 Warning270
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements270
Doing Your Own Service Work270
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle271
Fuel271
Gasoline Octane272
Gasoline Speciﬁcations272
California Fuel272
Additives273
Fuels in Foreign Countries274
Filling the Tank274
Filling a Portable Fuel Container276
Checking Things under the Hood276
Hood Release277
Engine Compartment Overview278
Engine Oil281
When to Add Engine Oil282
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use283
Cold Temperature Operation283
Engine Oil Life System284
When to Change Engine Oil284
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Flushes284
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter285
What to Do with Used Oil285
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter286
Automatic Transmission Fluid287
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid289
Manual Transmission Fluid289
How to Add Fluid290
Hydraulic Clutch291
How to Check and Add Fluid292
Cooling System292
Engine Coolant294
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank295
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator296
Engine Overheating298
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment299
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment299
Engine Fan Noise300
Power Steering Fluid300
Adding Washer Fluid301
What to Use301
Windshield Washer Fluid301
Brakes302
Brake Fluid302
Checking Brake Fluid303
Brake Wear304
Brake Pedal Travel304
Brake Adjustment304
Battery305
Replacing Brake System Parts305
Vehicle Storage306
Jump Starting306
Rear Axle311
Four-Wheel Drive311
Front Axle313
Headlamp Aiming314
Bulb Replacement314
Halogen Bulbs314
Headlamps315
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)316
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)316
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps317
License Plate Lamp318
Replacement Bulbs318
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement319
Tires321
Tire Sidewall Labeling322
Tire Size324
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions325
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure328
High-Speed Operation329
Tire Pressure Monitor System330
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation331
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message332
Tpms Sensor Matching Process333
Tire Inspection and Rotation335
When It Is Time for New Tires336
Buying New Tires337
Different Size Tires and Wheels339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading339
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature a339
Temperature – A, B, C340
Traction – Aa, A, B, C340
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance341
Wheel Replacement341
Used Replacement Wheels342
Tire Chains342
If a Tire Goes Flat343
Changing a Flat Tire344
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools345
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire349
Secondary Latch System357
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools360
Spare Tire364
Appearance Care366
Interior Cleaning366
Fabric/Carpet367
Leather368
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces368
Care of Safety Belts369
Weatherstrips369
Washing Your Vehicle369
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses370
Finish Care370
Windshield and Wiper Blades371
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim371
Tires372
Sheet Metal Damage372
Finish Damage372
Underbody Maintenance373
Chemical Paint Spotting373
Vehicle Identiﬁcation373
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)373
Engine Identiﬁcation373
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label374
Electrical System374
Add-On Electrical Equipment374
Windshield Wiper Fuses374
Fuses and Circuit Breakers374
Engine Compartment Fuse Block375
Capacities and Speciﬁcations381
Maintenance Schedule384
Introduction384
Scheduled Maintenance385
Maintenance II386
Additional Required Services387
Owner Checks and Services390
Starter Switch Check390
Ignition Transmission Lock Check391
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants392
Maintenance Replacement Parts394
Engine Drive Belt Routing395
Maintenance Record396
Customer Assistance Information399
Customer Assistance and Information400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure400
Online Owner Center403
My Gm Canada (Canada) — Www.gm.ca403
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users404
Customer Assistance Offices404
P.O. Box404
Canada — Customer Assistance404
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program405
Overseas — Customer Assistance405
Roadside Assistance Program406
Calling for Assistance406
Services Provided406
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance407
Scheduling Service Appointments408
Courtesy Transportation Program408
Transportation Options409
Collision Damage Repair410
Collision Parts410
Insuring Your Vehicle411
Repair Facility411
If a Crash Occurs412
Reporting Safety Defects413
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government413
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process413
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government414
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors414
Service Publications Ordering Information414
Service Manuals414
Service Bulletins414
Owner Information414
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy415
Current and Past Model Order Forms415
Event Data Recorders416
Onstar417
Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)417
Radio Frequency Statement417

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2010 Colorado
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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