Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting . 6-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Head Restraints . 3-2 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-3 Front Seats . 3-3 Interior Lighting . 6-6 Vehicle Features . 1-13 Rear Seats . 3-9 Lighting Features . 6-7 Performance and Safety Belts . 3-12 Maintenance . 1-16 Airbag System . 3-28 Infotainment System . 7-1 Child Restraints . 3-41 Introduction . 7-1 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Radio . 7-7 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Storage . 4-1 Audio Players . 7-14 Doors . 2-7 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Phone . 7-20 Vehicle Security. 2-9 Exterior Mirrors . 2-12 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Interior Mirrors . 2-14 Controls . 5-2 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Windows . 2-15 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Air Vents . 8-3 Indicators . 5-6 Information Displays . 5-19 Vehicle Messages . 5-22 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . 9-1 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Technical Data . 12-1 Driving Information . 9-2 General Information . 10-2 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Starting and Operating . 9-26 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Engine Exhaust . 9-33 Headlamp Aiming . 10-36 Automatic Transmission . 9-35 Bulb Replacement . 10-36 Customer Information . 13-1 Manual Transmission . 9-37 Electrical System . 10-40 Customer Information . 13-1 Drive Systems . 9-39 Wheels and Tires . 10-48 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-14 Brakes . 9-43 Jump Starting . 10-86 Vehicle Data Recording and Ride Control Systems . 9-46 Towing. 10-90 Privacy. 13-16 Cruise Control . 9-49 Appearance Care . 10-95 Index . i-1 Fuel . 9-51 Towing. 9-56 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-66 General Information . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-6 Maintenance Records . 11-10 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name “General the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for COLORADO are trademarks and/or P.O. Box 07130 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it Detroit, MI 48207 service marks of General Motors appears in this manual. LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, 1-800-551-4123 or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 de langue quick reference. française www.helminc.com Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20819998 B Second Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and about the vehicle, use the Index in These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of the back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle } and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders the Index. # : Fog Lamps 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Airbag Readiness Light 9 . : Fuel Gauge d : Traction Control : Air Conditioning # + : Fuses M : Windshield Washer Fluid ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam J : OnStar® Hands-Free Phone Changer J : Brake System Warning j : LATCH System Child Light Restraints Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance In Brief Airbag . 1-8 Traction Control Mirror Adjustment . 1-9 System (TCS) . 1-16 Steering Wheel StabiliTrak® System . 1-16 Instrument Panel Adjustment . 1-10 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-16 Interior Lighting . 1-10 Engine Oil Life System . 1-17 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting . 1-10 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information . 1-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-11 Economy . 1-17 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Climate Controls . 1-12 Roadside Assistance System . 1-4 Four-Wheel Drive . 1-12 Program . 1-18 OnStar® . 1-18 Door Locks . 1-4 Vehicle Features Tailgate . 1-5 Radio(s) . 1-13 Windows . 1-5 Satellite Radio . 1-14 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Cruise Control . 1-15 Heated Seats . 1-7 Driver Information Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-7 Center (DIC) . 1-15 Safety Belts . 1-8 Power Outlets . 1-15 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑3. H. Data Link Connector (DLC) Initial Drive (Out of View). See Malfunction B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Indicator Lamp on page 5‑12. Information Signals on page 6‑4. I. Horn on page 5‑2. This section provides a brief Windshield Wiper/Washer on J. StabiliTrak® System on overview about some of the important features that may or may page 5‑2. page 9‑47. not be on your specific vehicle. C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑7. Four-Wheel Drive on For more detailed information, refer page 10‑31. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on to each of the features which can be page 6‑4. K. Infotainment on page 7‑1. found later in this owner manual. E. Passenger Side Airbag. See L. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Airbag System on page 3‑28. See Ashtrays on page 5‑6 and F. Exterior Lamp Controls on Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑5. page 6‑1. M. Climate Control Systems on page 8 1. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 ‑ (If Equipped). N. Power Outlets on page 5‑5. Exterior Cargo Lamps on O. Passenger Airbag Status page 6‑5. Indicator on page 5‑11. G. Parking Brake on page 9‑44. P. Glove Box on page 4‑1. Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can Power Door Locks be personalized. See Driver (RKE) System Information Center (DIC) on The RKE transmitter is used to lock page 5‑19. and unlock the doors from up to 9 m See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote (30 ft) away from the vehicle. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the door from the outside with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on Press L or U on the switch on the the Remote Keyless Entry armrest to lock or unlock the doors. (RKE) transmitter. For more information see: Lock the door from the inside by . Door Locks on page 2‑4. moving the manual lever on the Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors door forward or rearward. Power Door Locks on page 2‑5. and press LOCK to lock them. Press L to sound the horn and to flash the exterior lamps for 30 seconds. Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief 1-5 Tailgate Windows Power Windows Manual Windows Open the tailgate by pulling up on Press or pull up on the front of the the outside handle while pulling the switch to open or close the window. Use the window crank to open and tailgate down. For more information see: close each window. On vehicles with a locking tailgate, .