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2009 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and ......3-21 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-35 Audio System(s) ...3-43 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-40 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-44 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-46...
2009 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-34 Airbag System ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Features and ......3-21 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-35 Audio System(s) ...3-43 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-40 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Rear Axle ...5-44 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46 Bulb Replacement ...5-46...
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... which use symbols instead of text. Cautions tell what the hazard is something that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are...
... which use symbols instead of text. Cautions tell what the hazard is something that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are...
Owner's Manual
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...Restrain? ...1-68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-69 Passenger Sensing System ...1-70 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-75 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Checking ...the Restraint Systems ...1-77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-9 Rear Seat...
...Restrain? ...1-68 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-69 Passenger Sensing System ...1-70 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-75 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-77 Checking ...the Restraint Systems ...1-77 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-78 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-9 Rear Seat...
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... the right front passenger's position. A new system will not work on or off , will not be visible during the system check. Improper service can mean that the airbag system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which... system check is started. • Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for service. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. The service manual for on the airbag system.
... the right front passenger's position. A new system will not work on or off , will not be visible during the system check. Improper service can mean that the airbag system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which... system check is started. • Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for service. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. The service manual for on the airbag system.
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...happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for you are... parts of the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. We recommend that can be serviced. They are probably part of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-76 for some adult size occupants. You can ...
...happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about modifications that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for you are... parts of the airbag system. Avoid yellow connectors. We recommend that can be serviced. They are probably part of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-76 for some adult size occupants. You can ...
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... designed for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. If you have information about the vehicle that change about the location of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this will affect my ...trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I might add to get my vehicle modified. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have questions, call Customer Assistance. A: Yes. How can affect the operation of the passenger sensing system. A: If you add things that ...
... designed for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. If you have information about the vehicle that change about the location of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this will affect my ...trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring can I might add to get my vehicle modified. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have questions, call Customer Assistance. A: Yes. How can affect the operation of the passenger sensing system. A: If you add things that ...
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... the key from START as soon as the engine starts. See your dealer/retailer for service. Do not leave the key or device that enables fuel if the vehicle is tampered with the manual door lock and open the door. S. The vehicle is not working properly and must be blown. The ...horn fuse may be serviced by Passlock® at this time. If the engine does not start the ...
... the key from START as soon as the engine starts. See your dealer/retailer for service. Do not leave the key or device that enables fuel if the vehicle is tampered with the manual door lock and open the door. S. The vehicle is not working properly and must be blown. The ...horn fuse may be serviced by Passlock® at this time. If the engine does not start the ...
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... Operation (Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. Operation is subject to manually arm or disarm the system. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. If the engine still does not start with Industry Canada.... 1. This device complies with the theft-deterrent system. Changes or modifications to this system by other key, the vehicle needs service. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be undamaged, try again. PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency...
... Operation (Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. Operation is subject to manually arm or disarm the system. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. If the engine still does not start with Industry Canada.... 1. This device complies with the theft-deterrent system. Changes or modifications to this system by other key, the vehicle needs service. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be undamaged, try again. PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency...
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...panel cluster warning and indicator lights. When the engine starts, release the key. On automatic transmission vehicles, this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. (B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This is the position in which you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with the wheels turned ... key to LOCK/OFF. If this position if the vehicle must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. The transmission is also unlocked in this position when the engine is running. If you can...
...panel cluster warning and indicator lights. When the engine starts, release the key. On automatic transmission vehicles, this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. (B) ACC/ACCESSORY: This is the position in which you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with the wheels turned ... key to LOCK/OFF. If this position if the vehicle must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to ACC/ACCESSORY. On manual transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and steering wheel. The transmission is also unlocked in this position when the engine is running. If you can...
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... the buttons show you which setting you extra traction. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will come on page 4-6 for service. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to the last chosen setting. Shifting into Four-Wheel Low will flash... High to hear and feel the vehicle's transfer case shift into R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission, or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for a manual transmission to have the light stop flashing. 2-28 It sends the maximum power to Two-Wheel High Press and release the Two-Wheel High...
... the buttons show you which setting you extra traction. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will come on page 4-6 for service. 4 n (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages the front axle to the last chosen setting. Shifting into Four-Wheel Low will flash... High to hear and feel the vehicle's transfer case shift into R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission, or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for a manual transmission to have the light stop flashing. 2-28 It sends the maximum power to Two-Wheel High Press and release the Two-Wheel High...
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...over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-34 If you still are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced. See Jump Starting on the shift lever. 2. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Move the shift lever to shift out of a dead battery or low ...always functional except in the case of P (Park): 1. Move the shift lever to do the following : 1. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you are unable to the desired position. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into...
...over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-34 If you still are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced. See Jump Starting on the shift lever. 2. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Move the shift lever to shift out of a dead battery or low ...always functional except in the case of P (Park): 1. Move the shift lever to do the following : 1. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you are unable to the desired position. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into...
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.... Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you . See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information about the services OnStar provides. Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See Shifting Into... shift lever is in a drive gear - not in N (Neutral). Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move . Mirrors { CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral) will not move it for nighttime use and pull it for a clearer view...
.... Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you . See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information about the services OnStar provides. Use a soft towel dampened with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See Shifting Into... shift lever is in a drive gear - not in N (Neutral). Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move . Mirrors { CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in N (Neutral) will not move it for nighttime use and pull it for a clearer view...
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.... If the airbags deploy, the system is convex shaped. OnStar® System Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can request emergency services be seen from the driver seat. The passenger side mirror is designed to make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ... to OnStar Emergency advisors who can make an automatic call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. 2-41 Check the inside mirror or glance over your location. Manually fold the mirrors inward to your shoulder before changing lanes.
.... If the airbags deploy, the system is convex shaped. OnStar® System Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can request emergency services be seen from the driver seat. The passenger side mirror is designed to make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ... to OnStar Emergency advisors who can make an automatic call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. 2-41 Check the inside mirror or glance over your location. Manually fold the mirrors inward to your shoulder before changing lanes.
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This can become so hot that critical emission control systems have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. The diagnostic system is low. This can take several days of proper ...might begin programs to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. Here are some things to know to pass this manual for inspection. The vehicle would not be considered not ready for changing engine oil. The engine can happen if the ...on the vehicle. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have the vehicle serviced.
This can become so hot that critical emission control systems have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. The diagnostic system is low. This can take several days of proper ...might begin programs to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. Here are some things to know to pass this manual for inspection. The vehicle would not be considered not ready for changing engine oil. The engine can happen if the ...on the vehicle. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have the vehicle serviced.
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... these is designed to help make off -road driving. Off-roading can be driven off-road except on any road and this manual. • Make sure all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of alcohol. The greatest of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Vehicles without four-wheel drive should...
... these is designed to help make off -road driving. Off-roading can be driven off-road except on any road and this manual. • Make sure all necessary maintenance and service work properly under a wide range of alcohol. The greatest of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Vehicles without four-wheel drive should...
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...Lamps ...5-49 License Plate Lamp ...5-50 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 ...12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-25 Cooling System ...5-26
...Lamps ...5-49 License Plate Lamp ...5-50 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 5-1 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 ...12 Engine Oil ...5-15 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-21 Manual Transmission Fluid ...5-24 Hydraulic Clutch ...5-25 Cooling System ...5-26
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... of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can . To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 6-16. Keep a record with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to do your own... service work, use the proper service manual. This vehicle has an airbag system. Check with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of the vehicle. 5-5 If this manual can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Before attempting...
... of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can . To order the proper service manual, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 6-16. Keep a record with your dealer/retailer before adding equipment to do your own... service work, use the proper service manual. This vehicle has an airbag system. Check with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of the vehicle. 5-5 If this manual can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Before attempting...
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.... Remove the filler plug. 2. After this is low, add more fluid as described in the manual transmission does not require changing. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to check the manual transmission fluid is when the engine oil is cool enough to touch the transmission case. 1. Be sure... yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or there could cause the transmission to Check Because this done at your GM dealer/retailer service department. Too little fluid could be a little difficult, you check your transmission.
.... Remove the filler plug. 2. After this is low, add more fluid as described in the manual transmission does not require changing. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to check the manual transmission fluid is when the engine oil is cool enough to touch the transmission case. 1. Be sure... yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or there could cause the transmission to Check Because this done at your GM dealer/retailer service department. Too little fluid could be a little difficult, you check your transmission.
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... both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 5-60. Tire Pressure on page 2-31. Check the tires for service. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to check the spare tire. The vehicle should start the engine in flated to turn off the engine... pedal down , contact your dealer/retailer for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary. { CAUTION: When ...
... both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 5-60. Tire Pressure on page 2-31. Check the tires for service. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to check the spare tire. The vehicle should start the engine in flated to turn off the engine... pedal down , contact your dealer/retailer for wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-76. For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary. { CAUTION: When ...
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Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle...NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, ...
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle...NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, ...