trailer CHEVROLET COLORADO 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

Fuses Usage
DRL Daylight Running Lamps
AUX PWR 1 Accessory Power 1
BLWR Climate Control FanFuses Usage
S/ROOF Sunroof (If Equipped)
TRAILER
BRAKETrailer Brake
5-116

(h)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service
can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer
perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-27
for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap, and filler neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each engine oil change.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability, and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
6-8

Tires (cont.)
Secondary Latch System..............................5-96
Spare Tire................................................5-103
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-99
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-60
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-79
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-80
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-76
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-41
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-48
Your Vehicle...............................................4-41
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-5
Control System Warning Light.......................3-31
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-61
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-24
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-29
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-26Trip Odometer................................................3-24
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-40
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-79
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-29
Using this Manual................................................ ii
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Parking Your...............................................2-36
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-17
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-114
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-114
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-21
Visors...........................................................2-15
13