service indicator CHEVROLET COLORADO 2008 1.G User Guide

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to torque specications in
Capacities and Specifications on page 5-119.
Rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not
return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service
might be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, the brakes adjust
for wear.
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. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
When you replace parts of the braking system — for
example, when the brake linings wear down and you
need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved
replacement parts. If you do not, the brakes might not
work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake
linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between the front and rear brakes can change — for the
worse. The braking performance you have come to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-74
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-114
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-27
Readiness Light..........................................3-26
Airbag System................................................1-60
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-74
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-67
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-74
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-68
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-65
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-63
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-69
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-69
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-31Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-111
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-108
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-112
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-109
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-106
Finish Care...............................................5-110
Finish Damage..........................................5-112
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-108
Interior Cleaning........................................5-105
Leather....................................................5-107
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-112
Tires........................................................5-112
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-112
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-113
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-109
Weatherstrips............................................5-108
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-110
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-19
Assist Handles...............................................2-50
Audio System.................................................3-45
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-69
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-69
Radio Reception..........................................3-68
Setting the Clock.........................................3-46
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Locks (cont.)
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control................................................ 4-9
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-33Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-24
Operation...................................................2-26
Manual, Using..................................................... ii
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-40
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-46
MP3 .............................................................3-63
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-5
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-19
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Odometer......................................................3-24
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-24
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-11
Off-Road Recovery........................................... 4-9
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-15
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-47
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Manual Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-46
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Paint, Damage..............................................5-112
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-36
Park Brake....................................................2-32
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-27
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-69
Passing........................................................... 4-9
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-17
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-17
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-40
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-21
Seat............................................................ 1-3
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