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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Keys[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 1 1-12 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 1 1-16 T echnical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Identification[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiarie[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle labels[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) J : OnStar ® Hands-Free Phone J :[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Manual T ransmission shown, Automatic T ransmission similar[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 3 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 4 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 2 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 7 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 4 . E. Passenger Side Airbag. See Ai[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-4 In Brief Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 9 m (30 ft) away from the vehicle. Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors and press LOCK to lock them. Press L to sound the horn and to flash the exterior lamps for 30 seconds. Lock an[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-5 Power Door Locks V ehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front door armrests. Press L to lock the doors. Press U to unlock the doors. For more information see: . Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 5 . . Power Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 6 . Safety Locks (Crew Cab) If [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 In Brief Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each window . Power Windows Regular Cab Shown, Crew Cab Similar Push the switch down to open the window . Pull the front of the switch up to close it. See Manual Windows on page 2 ‑ 17 or Power Windows on page 2 ‑ [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment Manual Seats T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Lift the bar under the front of the seat cushion to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar . 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to make sure it is locked in place. See Seat Adju[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 In Brief Heated Seats If available, the switches are on the outboard sides of the front seats. T o operate, the ignition must be on. . Press the top of the switch for the high setting. . Press the bottom of the switch for the low setting. . Put the switch in the center position to turn th[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-9 Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status indicators pictured in the follo[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 In Brief T o adjust the power mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Return the selector switch to the center [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-1 1 Steering Wheel Adjustment The steering wheel adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering wheel. T o adjust: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 In Brief Exterior Lighting O : T urns off all exterior lamps including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps at normal brightness. ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps. 5 : Manual operation of t[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-13 N : For adjustable interval wipes, turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 : For slow wipes, turn the band to the first solid position past the delay settings. 1 : For fast wipes, turn the band to the second solid position past the delay sett[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 In Brief Four-Wheel Drive Four-wheel drive sends engine power to all four wheels for extra traction. The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Use these buttons to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2 m (T wo-Wheel High): Use [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-15 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) PWR: Press to turn the system on and off. q VOL r : T urn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1, or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays. q TUNE r : T urn to select radio st[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 In Brief Setting the Clock T o set the time and date for the radio with CD (MP3/WMA): Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour displays. Press and hold the MN button until the correct minute displays. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. T o synchronize the time w[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-17 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC is located on the instrument panel cluster . It displays the status of many vehicle systems and enables some features to be personalized. Use the trip reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster to scroll through the available func[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-18 In Brief StabiliT rak ® System The StabiliT rak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliT rak, press and hold the TCS/Sta[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-19 Resetting the Oil Life System 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press and release the stem in the lower center of the instrument cluster until the OIL LIFE message is displayed. 3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and RESET messages appear , press and hold t[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 In Brief Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to get the help[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 In Brief 1-21 see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www .onstar .com (U.S.) or www .onstar .ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONST AR (1 ‐ 888 ‐ 466 ‐ 7827) or TTY 1 ‐ 877 ‐ 248 ‐ 2080; or push Q to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day , seven days a week. For a fu[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1-22 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The wi[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replaceme[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows LOCK: Press to lock all the doors. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may sound. If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is pressed, the horn sounds several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft ‐ deterrent system is not armed. Pre[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is in[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks V ehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front door armrests. Press L to lock the doors. Press U to unlock the doors. Automatic Door Locks If the vehicle has power door locks and the remote keyless entry system, it has an a[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 The rear door safety lock is located on the inside edge of each rear door below the safety lock label. T o engage the safety locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Using the ignition key , turn the safety lock to the horizontal position. 3. Close the door . 4. R[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows T ailgate { W ARNING 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[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger side and pull the tailgate toward you, then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver side. Y ou can then remove the entire tailgate assembly . Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft Alarm System If your vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. T o activat[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 T esting the Alarm T o test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locking the doors with the RKE transmitter . 2. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door . This should set off the alarm. 3. T o turn the alarm off, pre[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key . Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only . Canadian Owners: If the keys are[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer Operation (Passlock U.S. Only) Passlock ® is a passive theft-deterrent system that enables fuel if the vehicle is started with a valid key . If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by pressing the mirror up and down and left and right so you can see a clear view behind you. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, push the mirrors toward the veh[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust this mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up, down, or side-to-side. T o reduce headlamp glare, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nightt[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is normal under certain conditions for the temperature update to be delayed. If an incorrect temperature displays for an extended period, see your dealer . Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror . Use a soft towel dampened with [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Manual Windows On vehicles with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window . Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. The[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down Window Windows with an express-down feature allow the window to be lowered fully without pressing and holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the first position, and the window opens a small amount. Press the switch down fully and the w[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 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 block glare. Detach the [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints On some crew cab models, the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suff[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver se[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust the seatback, see “ Power Reclining Seatbacks ” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 ‑ 4 . Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar If available, the manual lumbar knob is on the outboard side of the driver seat. T urn the knob to increase or decrease lumbar su[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Manual Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you p[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Seats and Restraints T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks T o recline [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-7 { W ARNING 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. T o return the seatback to the upright position, push t[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Seats and Restraints This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats. . Press the top of the switch for the high setting. . Press the bottom of the switch for the low setting. . Put the switch in the center position to turn this feature off. The heated seat will turn on at the la[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-9 T o store the seat: 1. Secure the safety belt buckle to the inboard side of the seat with the hook and loop fastener (A), so that it does not move when not in use. 2. Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel. Rear Seats (Crew Cab) On crew cab mode[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-10 Seats and Restraints T o return a seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward. { W ARNING 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 th[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) a[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Seats and Restraints When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly , your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-13 There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly . . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, j[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly .[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-15 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide l[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly . They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-17 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriousl[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-19 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 ‑ 19 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quick[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure [...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-21 With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inf[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle safe[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers, they are in [...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , they a[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Y our vehicle may or may not have roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3 ‑ 20 . Roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Seats and Restraints Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. What Will Y ou See after an Airbag Inflates? After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated. Roof-rai[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be ther[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag is not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenge[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-29 If your 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 right front passe[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, s[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-31 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult ‐ Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following s[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermark[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or s[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 10 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, o[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat wi[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled u[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every s[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also [...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-39 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster sea[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-43 If a child in a forward-facing child restraint must be transported in a vehicle that does not have rear seats, the child restraint should be secured in the right front seat position. See “ Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) ” later in this sec[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-44 Seats and Restraints In order to use the LA TCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LA TCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Y our child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-46 Seats and Restraints T o assist in locating the lower anchors, place your hand in a palm-up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the seatback. Front Bucket Seats — Regular and Extended Cab without Rear Seats i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anch[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Extended Cab — Rear Seat The top tether anchors in an extended cab model are on the center of the back wall behind a removable cover for the [...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-48 Seats and Restraints 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 s[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-49 { W ARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all th[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-50 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has a dual tether , route the tether over the seatback. 2.3. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback latch (B). 2.4. Push rearward on the seatback until[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Extended Cab — Rear Seat 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the sa[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2.2. Route the top tether (A) through the loop (B) at the top of the seatback to attach the top tether to the nearest top tether anchor (C). 3. T ighten the lower anchor attachments and the top tether . The child restraint instructions will show you how . 4. Before [...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-53 2.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. If[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-54 Seats and Restraints Center Front Seat — Regular/ Extended Cab without Rear Seats For vehicles without rear seats, manufacturers are required to provide top tether anchors for all non-driver seating positions and instructions for using those anchors. Even if a top tether anchor is ava[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-55 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 anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requi[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-56 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 5. If your child restraint has a top tether , attach the top tether to the top tether anchor .[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) For vehicles without rear seats, manufacturers are required to provide top tether anchors for all non-driver seating positions and instructions for using those anchors. Even if a top tether anchor is available, [...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-58 Seats and Restraints The lap belt would be used to secure a child restraint in this position, following the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Adjust the driver seat to the desired position. Fold the armrest up, if equipped. 2. Move the passenger seat so that the seat a[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-59 7. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt can be unbuckled. 8. T ighten the center position lap belt by pulling on the loose end of the belt. It may be helpful to use your knee to push [...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-60 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if th[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Seats and Restraints 3-61 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 3-62 Seats and Restraints 7. T o 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 y[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 Storage Compartments Glove Box Lift up on the glove box[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 4-2 Storage Rear Storage Extended cab models might have storage compartments under the rear seats. T o access the storage compartments, lift the cushion on the bottom of the rear seats. This exposes the storage boxes under the seat. T o open a storage box, unhook the bottom and lift the latch[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-2 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-2 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment The steering wheel adjustment lever is located on the left side of the steering wheel. T o adjust: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Release the lever to lock the [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Move the band to one of the following positions: 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, move the band to 8 and then release it. For several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer . N (Adjustable Interval Wipes): For adjustable interval wipes, turn the band up for more frequent wi[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-4 Instruments and Controls The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 8 km/h (5 mph) or less until the display reads a direction. Compass V ariance The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-5 RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning to an RDS broadcast station, it could take a few minutes for the time to update. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehic[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The vehicle may have a removable ashtray and cigarette lighter . The ashtray is located in the center console area. The ashtray can be removed for cleaning. When the ashtray is removed, this area can also be used as a cupholder . Notice: If papers, pins, [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Instrument Cluster English Automatic T ransmission 2.9L Shown, Metric, Manual T ransmission, 3.7L and 5.3L Similar[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Th[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with the vehicle's fuel gauge: . At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicate[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-10 Instruments and Controls This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 { W ARNING 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 cr[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator , it means that the passeng[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the vehicle is plac[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-15 The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is of f. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop. The brake pedal might be harder to push, or it might go closer to the floor . It can take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See T owing the Vehicle on pa[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-17 StabiliT rak ® OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . This light comes on when the StabiliT rak system is turned off. If StabiliT rak is off, the T raction Control System (TCS)[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the t[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the o[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information such as the trip odometer , personalization features, and warning messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster . Operation and D[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Personalization Features Language This feature allows you to choose the language in which the DIC display shows information. T o set your choice for this feature: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. 2. Close all doors so [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Instruments and Controls Lock 2: On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and unlocks the driver's door when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-23 V ehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . The messages are displ[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Instruments and Controls FLUID This message displays if the brake fluid is low . Check the brake fluid as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer . See Braking on page 9 ‑ 4 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and cl[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-25 OIL This message displays when the oil pressure is low . See Engine Oil Pressure Light on page 5 ‑ 18 and Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 10 for more information. Engine Power Messages REDUCED POWER This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduc[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages SERVICE ST AB (Stability) SYS (System) This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer . See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 48 for more information. ST AB (Stab[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Tire Messages LOW TIRE This message displays if a low tire pressure is detected in any of the vehicle's tires. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display . The message appears at each ignition cycle until the t[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 5-28 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime R[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 6-2 Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. T o turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off and then back on. In the automatic mode, the headlamps tur[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-3 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system will come on when the following conditi[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 6-4 Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately . Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it will take about 1 minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay , the instrument panel[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-5 If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. For bulb replacement, see T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps on p[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 6-6 Lighting Press to turn the cargo lamps on and off. The dome lamps must be on for the cargo lamps to come on. See Dome Lamps on page 6 ‑ 6 . If the vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth ® , turning the instrument panel illumination control thumbwheel all the way up will turn on the cargo l[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Lighting 6-7 Lighting Features Exit Lighting The interior lamps will come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery&apos[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 6-8 Lighting 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Satellite Radio . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 Infotainment System T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For more information, see D[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-3 Operation AM-FM Radio[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-4 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) Playing the Radio AM-FM Radio PWR (Power): Press to turn the system on and off. VOL (V olume): Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. RCL (Recall): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency , band, and the time. When t[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-5 AUTO VOL (Automatic V olume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise while driving. The volume level should always sound the same while driving. Set the volume at the desired level. Press to select LOW , MEDIUM, and H[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-6 Infotainment System AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. T o return to the manual mode, press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM displays. Then manually adjust the bass/treble, u[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-7 Radio Messages AM-FM Radio CAL (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for the vehicle from the factory . If CAL displays it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer for service. LOC [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Infotainment System T o scan preset stations, press and hold o SEEK for more than four seconds until two beeps sound. The radio goes to the first preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press o SEEK again to stop scanning presets. SEEK p : Press to g[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-9 This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly . If this happens, contac[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Infotainment System If TRAF displays, press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements. The radio plays the traffic announcement if the volume is low . The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. Finding a Program T ype (P[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 1 3. T urn the P ‐ TYPE knob to select a PTY . 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the PTY that was set, returns. 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Setting Preset Stations If the[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Infotainment System If the radio cannot find the desired program type, NONE displays and the radio returns to the last tuned station. Finding an XM Channel BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays. DISPL (Display): Press to retrieve[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-13 No Signl: The system is functioning correctly , but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading: The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No actio[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Infotainment System AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other . For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day , and then reduce the[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-15 Audio Players CD Player Care of The CD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player . If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Infotainment System The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner . 3 REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than two seconds to rever[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-17 Playing an MP3/WMA Disc MP3/WMA CD-R Disc Format If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personal computer: . Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on a CD-R disc. . Make sure playlists have a .m3u or .wpl extension, other file extensions might not work. . Files ca[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-18 Infotainment System No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder . The next and previous folder functions have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displa[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-19 Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists which were created by WinAmp ™ , MusicMatch ™ , or Real Jukebox ™ software can be accessed, however , they cannot be edited. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. P[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Infotainment System When in random, pressing and releasing either SEEK arrow takes the CD to the previous or to the next random track. Press and release this button again to turn off random play . NO RDM (no random) displays. q SEEK r : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of th[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-21 Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject can activate while either the ignition or radio is off. CDs can be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it cou[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 Infotainment System T o minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked: . Become familiar with the features of the cell phone. Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries. If possible, program speed dial or othe[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-23 V oice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. For additional information say “ Help ” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The [...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 Infotainment System . Pairing only needs to be completed once, 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 phones are wit[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-25 Connecting to a Different Phone T o connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cell phones were paired. Depending on which cell phone you want to connect to, you may have to [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “ Store, ” and then follow the directions given by the system to save [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-27 If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and release g . 2. Say “ Digit Dial. ” 3. Say each digit, o[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-28 Infotainment System Ending a Call T o end a call: 1. Press and release g . 2. Say “ End Call. ” Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. T o mute a call, press g , and then say “ [...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Infotainment System 7-29 Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name T[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 7-30 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. T em[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Climate Controls T emperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. 9 (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob is set on “ 0 ” (ze[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Climate Controls 8-3 Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear . # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. The fan control must be on to use the air conditioning.[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-53 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 Fuels in Foreign Countries .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone. I[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Driving and Operating Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (6[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-5 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavemen[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Driving and Operating . T ry to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Off-Road Driving Off-Road Driving [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-7 Loading the V ehicle for Off-Road Driving { W ARNING . Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. Y ou or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly . . Keep cargo in the cargo area as far fo[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Driving and Operating When driving on hills: . Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. . Maintain a slow speed. . When possible, drive straight up or down the hill. . Slow down when approaching the top of the hill. . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-9 . When driving down a hill, keep the vehicle headed straight down. Use a low gear because the engine will work with the brakes to slow the vehicle and help keep the vehicle under control. { W ARNING Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overhe[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Driving and Operating 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling, set the parking brake, shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First), and turn the vehicle off. 3.1. Leave the vehicle and seek help. 3.2. Stay clear of the path the vehic[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear . Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck. T raction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tires te[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has 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 g[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-13 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact wit[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Driving and Operating 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 shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolin[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-15 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident). . Pay attention to special road signs (falling[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 10 . T[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-17 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and 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[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 Driving and Operating Rocking the V ehicle to get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel drive vehicles, shift into 4HI. T urn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , or with[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-19 V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. T wo labels on your vehicle show how [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Driving and Operating above the door latch post. The T ire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The T ire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original e[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-21 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , the load from your trailer will be transferre d to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See T railer T owing on page 9 ‑ 62 for[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Driving and Operating Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs) Refer to your vehicle's T ire and Loading Information label for specific i[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-23 Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer . The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight R[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Driving and Operating Notice: Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not overload the vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-25 T wo-Tiered Loading For vehicles with a six foot bed, an upper load platform can be created by positioning four 5 cm (2 inches) by 15 cm (6 inches) wooden planks across the width of the pickup box. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. When usi[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles). .[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-27 A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 31 . This position locks the ignition. I[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Driving and Operating B (ACC/ACCESSOR Y): This is the position in which you can operate the electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. On automatic transmission vehicles, this position unlocks the ignition. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the i[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-29 Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST ART . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine a[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F ). V ehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before start[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-31 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 20 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Wipers . Power Windows These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY . Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic T ransmissi on) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, [...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-33 The shift lock control system is designed to do the following: . Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless the shift lever is in P (Park). . Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN and the brake pedal is applie[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Driving and Operating Parking over Things That Burn { W ARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (C[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-35 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engi[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission The vehicle has a shift lever on the steering column. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster . This display is powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of P (Park). This means th[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-37 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. T o rock you[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Driving and Operating 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving. However , it reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. Y ou might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly , winding roads, or when towing a trailer , so there is[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-39 Y ou can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 30 km/h (20 mph). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift 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 [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. T o get the best performance out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read this section [...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-41 Recommended T ransfer Case Settings Driving Conditions T ransfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES V ehicle in T ow* YES *See Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 91 or T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 91 for further informatio[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Driving and Operating 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to give you extra traction. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. Y ou might choose four-wheel low if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep snow and while climbing or descending steep[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-43 Shifting from Four-Wheel Low to T wo-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High T o shift from Four-Wheel Low to T wo-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the transmission in N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Driving and Operating 7. T urn the engine off by turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY . 8. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park), or 1 (First) for vehicles that have a manual transmission. 9. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . Shifting Out of Neutral After towing the vehicle, you wil[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-45 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 that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the [...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Driving and Operating A chime will activate and the brake warning light, located on the instrument panel, will flash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 5 km/h (3 mph) for at least three seconds. The chime will deactivate and the light will turn off when[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-47 Ride Control Systems T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) is part of StabiliTrak. TCS limits wheel slip which is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-48 Driving and Operating The TCS/StabiliTrak button is located on the instrument panel. T o turn off TCS, press and release the TCS/StabiliT rak button. The StabiliT rak Off light comes on in the instrument panel cluster , and TRAC OFF comes on the DIC. T o turn TCS back on, press and rele[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-49 See Four-Wheel Drive on page 10 ‑ 30 for more information. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the TCS portion of the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow , and it is nec[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Rear Axle V ehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low , this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move t[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-51 r T (Set): Press the button at the end of the lever to set the speed. Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. 1. Mo[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-52 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold r T until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. . T o slow down in small amounts, briefly press r T . Passing Another V ehicle While Using C[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-53 Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP TI[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-54 Driving and Operating control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog ‐ check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 ‑ 13 . If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is d[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-55 Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty . Some ga[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-56 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel cap slowly an[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-57 Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T o help avoid[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-58 Driving and Operating For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 91 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 91 . Driving Characteristics and T owing Ti[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-59 W ARNING (Continued) T o maximize safety when towing a trailer: . Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting a trip. . Never drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. . Fully open the air outlets on [...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-60 Driving and Operating Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-61 Parking on Hills { W ARNING 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 the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the ri[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-62 Driving and Operating T railer T owing { W ARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and pa[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-63 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 2WD Regular Cab 2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 542 kg (3,400 lbs) 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) 2.9L L4 Manual Transmission 3.73 1 089 kg (2,400 lbs) 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 814 kg ([...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-64 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 5.3L V8 Automatic T ransmission, ZQ8 Sport Suspension 3.42 1 724 kg (3,800 lbs) 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs) 4WD Regular Cab 2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 406 kg (3,100 lbs) 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) 2.9L L4 Manual Trans[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-65 Ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 5 for more information. Weight of the[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-66 Driving and Operating T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Certification/T ire label located at the bottom of the center pillar on the driver's side of the vehic[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-67 T railer Wiring Harness The vehicle may be equipped with a four ‐ pin trailer towing harness. This harness has a four ‐ pin trailer connector that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. The four ‐ wire harness contains the following trailer circuits:[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 9-68 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 T ire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-3 Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-4 V ehicle Care Accessories and Modifications Adding 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 ele[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-5 This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 3 ‑ 32 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3.7 L L5 Engine Shown (2.9 L L4 Engine Similar)[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See “ Adding Washer Fluid ” under Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 26 . B. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank. See Engine Coolant on page 10 ‑ 19 . C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 17 . D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine comp[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-8 V ehicle Care 5.3 L V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 17 . B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 17 . C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding W asher Fluid ” under Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 26 . D. Engine Coo[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-10 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper visco[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 V ehicle Care grade, always select an oil that meets the dexos1 specification or equivalent. See “ Specification ” for more information. Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexo[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-13 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. T o reset the system: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off . 2. Press and release the stem in the lower[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 V ehicle Care Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km (15 mi) when outside temperatures are above 10°C (50°F). If it is colder than 10°C (50°F), drive the vehicle in 3 (Third) until the engine temperature gauge moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid che[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-15 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate readin[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 V ehicle Care Manual T ransmission Fluid When to Check A good time to check the manual transmission fluid is when the engine oil is changed. However , the fluid in the manual transmission does not require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, it may b[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-17 Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in the vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 V ehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 for more information. If you ar[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-19 5.3 L V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery T ank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away fro[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water o[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-21 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. It is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on p[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Radiator { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids [...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-23 6. Start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck might be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper DEX ‐ COOL[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 V ehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the Engine Compartment { W ARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-25 Engine Fan This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heav[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-26 V ehicle Care What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Alway[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-27 Brakes This vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is mov[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 V ehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the brak[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-29 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . The fluid level should be above the PP mark. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 V ehicle Care Battery Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for battery location. { W ARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, c[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-31 A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Remove the plug and add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Use care not to overtigh[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 V ehicle Care Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant T o get an accu[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-33 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When 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.[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 V ehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply t[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-35 A. Blade Assembly B. Arm Assembly C. Locking T ab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook Slot F . Arm Hook 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook. 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly . The inse[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 V ehicle Care A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. Headlamp Aiming H[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-37 Headlamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) B. High-Beam Headlamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 ‑ 5 . 2. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside the engine compartment. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclock[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 V ehicle Care T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the tailgate. See T ailgate on page 2 ‑ 8 . 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch. 3. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the tail[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-39 License Plate Lamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket. 2. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket out of the connector . 3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 4. Push the new bulb st[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load re[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-41 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for more information on location. T o remove the cover , push in on the tab on the end of the cover an[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 V ehicle Care The trailer brake relay is located on the bottom side of the battery harness. Fuses Usage O2 SNSR Oxygen Sensors, Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Relay A/C Air Conditioning Control Head, Power Seats A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor Fuses Usage ABS Antilock Brake System [...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage BACKUP LAMP Backup Lamp HORN Horn HTD/SEA T Heated Seat (If Equipped) IGN Ignition, Clutch Starter Switch, Neutral Safety Back ‐ Up Switch, Ignition Coils 1 ‐ 5, Air Conditioning Relay INJ Injectors L T HDLP Driver Side Headlamp PCM B Power Control Module [...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage WPR Wiper WSW Wiper/W asher Switch Relays Usage A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor Backup Lamp Backup Lamp BEAM SEL Beam Selection DRL Daylight Running Lamps FOG/LAMP Fog Lamps (If Equipped) HDLP Headlamps HORN Horn IGN 3 HV AC Ignition 3, Climate Control,[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-45 2.9L and 3.7L[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-46 V ehicle Care 5.3L Fuses Usage A T railer Park Lamp B Communication Interface Module Fuses Usage C Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System, Sensing and Diagnostic Module Fuses Usage D T railer Auxiliary Maxi-Fuse[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-47 Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ARNING . [...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 V ehicle Care 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 (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and nu[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-49 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (B) T emporary Use O[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 V ehicle Care (G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Ti[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-51 Tire T erminology 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 accessori[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-52 V ehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrica l tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure. Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire : A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passen[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-53 Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T raction : The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. T read : The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the ro[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air , can result in: . Tire overloading and overheating which could l[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-55 Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary . If[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor System The T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tir[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-57 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada Standards See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. [...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 V ehicle Care Y our vehicle's TPMS can warn you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 60 , Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 60 and Tires on page 10 ‑ 47 . Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-59 . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If the TPMS is not functioning properly , it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if [...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 V ehicle Care 9. After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver side rear tire, check to see if the TPMS low tire warning light and the DIC LOW TIRE messages have turned off. If yes, the TPMS sensors have been relearned. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF . If the low tire wa[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-61 Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. If the vehicle has a compac t spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been r[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 V ehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. T readwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. T readwear indicators appear when the[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-63 GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec num[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 V ehicle Care V ehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low ‐ pressure warning if non ‐ TPC Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 ‑ 56 . The T ire and Loading Information label indicates the original equip[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 V ehicle Care T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-67 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer i[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 V ehicle Care Tire Chains { W ARNING If your vehicle has P215/70R16, P235/75R16, P265/70R17, P235/ 50R18, or P265/65R18 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. T ire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of cl[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-69 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and wha[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put an automatic transmissio[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-71 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools A. Wing Nut B. Storage Bag and T ools The tools are located under the right front passenger seat. 1. Move the seat all the way forward to locate the tool bag. 2. T urn the wing nut (A) counterclockwise to release the tool b[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 V ehicle Care Crew Cab For crew cab models, the jack and wheel blocks are located under the driver side rear seat. 1. Reach under the rear seat to access the jack and wheel blocks. 2. T urn the jack knob counterclockwise to lower the jack all the way and release it from the bracket. 3.[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-73 1. Assemble the wheel wrench, the jack handle extensions, and the jack handle, as shown. 2. Insert the chiseled end of the jack handle at a slight angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. 3. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to low[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 V ehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. A. Jack Handle Extensions B. Jack C. Jack Handle D. Wheel Wrench E. Wheel Blocks 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If [...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-75 { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { W ARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned [...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-76 V ehicle Care Rear Position If the flat tire is on the rear , position the jack under the rear axle and get as close as possible to the shock absorber . 5. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. 6. [...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-77 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 9. Install the spare tire. { W ARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 10. Put the whee[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-78 V ehicle Care Rear Position 1 1. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely . { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torqu[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-79 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING 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. Notice:[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-80 V ehicle Care 4. Insert the chiseled end of the jack handle at a slight angle through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. 5. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire part way up. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening and the valve ste[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-81 T o store the tools: 1. Return the tools to the storage bag. 2. Attach the storage bag to the floor under the front passenger seat. 3. Reinstall the wing nut to secure the bag to the vehicle. T o store the jack and wheel blocks: Regular/Extended Cab A. Jack B. Wheel Block[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-82 V ehicle Care Crew Cab A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut 1. Attach the wheel blocks (B) to the jack (A) with the wheel block retainer and the wing nut (C). 2. Reinstall the jack and wheel block assembly in the mounting bracket. Make sure to position the holes in the base of the jack [...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-83 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “ Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools ” under Tire Changing on pag[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-84 V ehicle Care 1 1. Remove the jack handle and insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole in the rear bumper . T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise one turn or until the wheel retainer assembly is disengaged. 12. Reinsert the jack handle into the jack. Lower the jack by t[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-85 15. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. A spare or flat tire can not be stored using the hoist assembly until it has been replaced. T o continue changing the f[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-86 V ehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Y our vehicle may have a full-size spare tire, which, when new , was fully inflated. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly . See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 54 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 19 for inf[...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-87 Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 30 . If the vehicle battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W A[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-88 V ehicle Care 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the r[...]

Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-89 Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( − ) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 6. Connect th[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-90 V ehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making sure that [...]

Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-91 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier . Consult your dealer[...]

Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-92 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. [...]

Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-93 6. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key — the front wheels will still turn. 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. After towing see “ Shifting Out of N (Neutral) ” under Four-Wheel Drive[...]

Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-94 V ehicle Care Front T owing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) – Four-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front w[...]

Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-95 Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) – T wo ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rea[...]

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-96 V ehicle Care 4. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into th[...]

Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-97 Notice: A void using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after , to remove all cl[...]

Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-98 V ehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean rubber blades using lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. W ash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grim[...]

Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-99 Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant[...]

Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-100 V ehicle Care 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 repellant from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result. Y our dealer may have prod[...]

Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 V ehicle Care 10-101 Fabric/Carpet Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniqu[...]

Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 10-102 V ehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air fre[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-8 Additio[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the T ire and Loa[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 10 . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 54 . . Inspect the tires for wear . See Tire Insp[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear , cracking, or contamination. See Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 96 . Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 ‑ 34 . . Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on pa[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as needed. b) Or ev[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as needed. b) Or ev[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Battery The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . T o avoid break ‐ down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power . . T rained dealer technicians have the diagnostic e[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Lamps Properly working headlamps, taillamps, and brake lamps are important to see and be seen on the road. . Signs that the headlamps need attention include dimming, failure to light, cracking, or damage. The brake lamps need to be checked periodically to ensur[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 V ehicle Care T o help keep the vehicle looking like new , vehicle care products are available from your dealer . For information on how to clean and protect the vehicle ’ s interior and exterior , see Interior Care on page 10 ‑ 99 and Exterior Care on pag[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the de[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual T ransmission Manual T ransmission Fluid (GM Part No. 89021806, in Canada 89021807). Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347, in Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT -3 brake fluid. Key Lock Cylinders Mult[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Constant V elocity Universal Joint Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15942429 — Engine Oil Filter 2.9L L4 Engine 19210283 [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance 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 P[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate conversion capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 for more information. Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Met[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 T echnical Data 12-3 Capacities and Specification s (cont'd) Application Capacities Metric English T ransmission Automatic (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4.7 L 5.0 qt Manual – Rear-Wheel Drive (Drain and Refill) 2.2 L 2.3 qt Manual – Four-Wheel Drive (Drain and Refill) 2.3 L 2.[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.9L and 3.7L Engines 5.3L Engine[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and C a n a d a ) .................... 1 3 - 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-3 Y ou may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll-free telephone number or write them at the following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, V A 22203-1838 T elephone: 1-800-955-5100[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) Did you get the Warranty Extension Plan? This plan is recommended by General Motors to supplement the warranty included with the new vehicle purchase. See your dealer for details. Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfacti[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Customer Information Mexico From Mexico City 5329-081 1 From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-081 1 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala 1-800-999-5252 Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 El Salvador 800-6273 Honduras 800-0122[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-7 Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www .chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www .chevymall.com Help Center — www .chevrolet.com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . F AQ . Contact Us Chevrolet Owner Centre (Canada) chevroletowner .ca T ake a trip to the Chevrolet Owne[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 Customer Information General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) For U.S. ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 243 ‐ 8872; (T ext T elephone (TTY): 1[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-9 Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough 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[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-10 Customer Information . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify . General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-1 1 . Lock-Out Service : Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. . Battery Jump Start : Service to jump start a dead battery . . *Emergency Messages : T ransmission of urgent phone messages. . *Emergency Calls : Call for emergency services. . *Dealership [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 Customer Information A rental car will be provided for up to two days and the vehicle must be returned to its original destination, excluding vehicles with a carrying capacity greater than 3.5 tons. Complimentary T ransportation: If you prefer to continue your trip to the intended dest[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-13 . Food service, beverages, telephone calls, or other extra costs. Accommodation costs apply only to Mexico per the terms and conditions of the Roadside Assistance program. . Any damage to the vehicle without intent, derived from the services provided. . Cost of tow[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Customer Information Courtesy T ransportation Program (U.S. and Canada) T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base W arranty Coverage period[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-15 Courtesy Rental V ehicle Y our dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair . Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supporte[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-16 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair . These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipmen[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-17 If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury , call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger , or you are instructed to move it by a police of[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-18 Customer Information If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company . In such cases, you c[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-19 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 T raffic Safety Administr at[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-20 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, M[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Customer Information 13-21 This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur . Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 13-22 Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting,[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Adjustments Lumbar , Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Air Cleaner/Filter , Engine . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Bl[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-3 Child Restraints (cont'd) Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Securing . . . . . . . . . . 3-54, 3-57, 3-59 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 V ehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-5 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 INDEX Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 Ignition T ransmission Lock Ch[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-7 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 INDEX OnStar ® System, In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Operation, Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . 13-18 Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Overheating, Engine [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-9 Recreational V ehicle T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39 Replacement [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 INDEX Service Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Doing Y our Own Work . . . . . . . . 10-4 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 1 1-16 Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 P[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 INDEX i-1 1 T ires (cont'd) Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-56 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60 Secondary Latch System . . . 10-82 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 T erminology and Definitions . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 INDEX W W arning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Hazard Flashers . . . . . . [...]