display CHEVROLET COLORADO 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

DIC Warnings and 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
displayed for several seconds each.
Some messages may not require immediate
action, but you should press and release the
trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge that you
received the messages and to clear them from
the display. Each message must be acknowledged
individually.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the
DIC display because they are more urgent.
These messages require action before they
can be cleared. You should take any messages
that appear on the display seriously and remember
that clearing the messages only makes the
messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can
be displayed and some information about them.
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too high and the air conditioning
in your vehicle needs to be turned off. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 348andClimate Control
System on page 177for more information.
This message displays along with the ENG HOT
message.
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) FAULT
This message displays if there is a problem
with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Check
the ABS as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer. SeeBrakes on
page 357andAnti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light on page 190for more information. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the display.
BRAKES
This message displays if there is a problem with
the brakes. Check the brakes as soon as possible
and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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SeeBrakes on page 357andBrake System
Warning Light on page 189for more information.
Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the display.
CHANGE OIL
This message displays when the oil needs to be
changed. Check the oil in your vehicle as soon
as possible and have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer. SeeEngine Oil on page 333
andScheduled Maintenance on page 442for
more information. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message and clear
it from the display.
DOORS
This message displays when one or more of
the doors is ajar. Check all the doors on your
vehicle to make sure they are closed. The
message clears from the display after all of
the doors are closed.
ENG (Engine) HOT
This message displays when the engine
coolant temperature is hot. Check the
engine coolant temperature gage.SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gage on
page 191. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible if you suspect
the engine is overheating. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 348for more information.
FLUID
This message displays if the brake uid is low.
Check the brake uid as soon as possible
and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SeeBrakes on page 357for more information.
Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the display.
FUEL CAP
This message displays if the vehicle’s fuel cap is
either off or loose. Pull over as soon as possible
and check to see if the fuel cap is secure. You may
also see the check engine light on the instrument
panel cluster. If the check engine light does
come on when the fuel cap was loose, it may
take a few driving trips before the light turns off.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 192
for more information if the light still remains on.
Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the display.
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LOW FUEL
This message displays if the level of fuel in
the vehicle is low. Also check the fuel gage.
SeeFuel Gage on page 197for more information.
Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
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 tires are inated to the
correct ination pressure. SeeTires on page 377
andInation - Tire Pressure on page 384for more
information on tires and the correct ination
pressures.
LOW TRAC (Traction)
If your vehicle has the Traction Control
System (TCS), this message displays when a
low traction condition is detected. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 253for more
information. Press and release the reset stem
to acknowledge the message and clear it from
the display.
OIL
This message displays when the oil pressure is
low. SeeOil Pressure Light on page 195and
Engine Oil on page 333for more information.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the parking brake
is set. SeeParking Brake on page 133and
Brake System Warning Light on page 189for
more information. The message clears from the
display after the parking brake is released or
by pressing and releasing the reset stem.
REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the vehicle’s
engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power
can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no reduction
in performance, proceed to your destination.
The performance may be reduced the next time
the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven
at a reduced speed while this message is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
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Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message and clear
it from the display.
SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transfer case control system. Check the
transfer case on your vehicle and have it serviced
by your dealer. SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 129
for more information about the transfer case. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display.
SERV (Service) TPM
(Tire Pressure Monitor)
This message displays if any of the tire monitor
sensors have malfunctioned, if the tire monitor
sensors have not been programmed, or if
the recommended tire pressures are not
programmed. The tire pressure light also ashes
for one minute and then turns on solid until
the condition goes away or the system is serviced.SeeTire Pressure Light on page 191. Press and
release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display. This
message appears at each ignition cycle until the
system is serviced. See your dealer for service.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 385for
more information.
SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
This message displays if your vehicle needs
service. Have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer as soon as possible.
SERVICE CHARG (Charge)
SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a problem with
the battery charging system. Under certain
conditions, the battery warning light may also turn
on in the instrument panel cluster. SeeBattery
Warning Light on page 188. The battery will not be
charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will
lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode.
The vehicle is safe to drive, however have
the electrical system checked by your dealer.
Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the display.
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TRACTION FAULT
If your vehicle has the Traction Control System
(TCS), this message may display if there is
a problem with the TCS. Check the TCS as soon
as possible and have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 253for more information. Press and
release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display.
TURN SIGNAL
This message displays when the turn signal is
on for about 0.75 miles (1.2 km) of travel. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the display.
Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving
on page 246. By taking a few moments to read
this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort,
as well as take advantage of its features.
While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio
system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers.
Then, when driving conditions permit, you can
tune to your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
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Setting the Time
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)
Press and hold HR (hour) until the correct
hour displays. Press and hold MIN (minute)
until the correct minute displays. There is an
initial two-second delay before the clock goes
into time-set mode. Display the time with the
ignition off, by pressing RCL (recall), HR,
or MIN.
Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)
The radio could have a button marked
with an H or HR to represent hours and
an M or MN to represent minutes.Press and hold the hour button until the
correct hour displays. Press and hold the
minute button until the correct minute displays.
The time can be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS)
information, press and hold the hour and minute
buttons at the same time until RDS TIME displays.
To accept this time, press and hold the hour
and minute buttons, at the same time, for another
two seconds. If the time is not available from
the station, NO UPDAT (update) displays.
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.
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AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease the
volume.
RCL (Recall):Press this knob to switch the
display between the radio station frequency, band,
and the time. When the ignition is off, press this
knob to display the time.
Finding a Station
AM FM:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, or AM. The selection displays.
TUNE:Turn this knob to select radio stations.
oSEEKp:Press the SEEK arrows to go to the
previous or to the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK
arrow for two seconds until a beep sounds. The
radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either
SEEK arrow again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold either
SEEK arrow for more than four seconds until
two beeps sound. The radio goes to the rst preset
station stored on the pushbuttons, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next preset station.
Press either SEEK arrow again to stop scanning
presets.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with
a strong signal that are in the selected band.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM)
can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed,
the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each
pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
AUDIO:To adjust bass or treble, press and
release AUDIO until BAS (bass) or TRE (treble)
displays. Then press and hold the
wxarrows to
increase or to decrease the tone. If a station is
weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position,
select BAS (bass) or TRE (treble). Then press and
hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until a
beep sounds. B (balance) and a zero or T (treble)
and a zero displays.
To adjust both tone controls and both speaker
controls to the middle position, rst exit out
of audio mode by pressing another button,
causing the radio to perform that function or
wait ve seconds for the display to return to
time of day. Then press and hold AUDIO for
more than two seconds until a beep sounds.
CEN (center) displays.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the
right and the left speakers, press and release
AUDIO until BAL (balance) displays. Then press
and hold the
wxarrows to move the sound
toward the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the
rear speakers, press and release AUDIO until
FAD (fade) displays. Then press and hold
the
wxarrows to move the sound toward the
front or the rear speakers.
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position,
select BAL or FAD. Then press and hold
AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep
sounds. B (balance) and a zero or F (fade) and
a zero displays.
To adjust both tone controls and both speaker
controls to the middle position, rst exit out
of audio mode by pressing another button,
causing the radio to perform that function or wait
ve seconds for the display to return to time of day.Then press and hold AUDIO for more than
two seconds until a beep sounds. CEN (center)
displays.
Fade might not be available if the vehicle is a
regular cab model.
Radio Messages
CAL (Calibrated):The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
If CAL displays it means that the radio has not
been congured properly for your vehicle and must
be returned to your dealer/retailer for service.
LOC (Locked):This message is displayed
when the THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up.
Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error
cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
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Radio with CD (MP3)
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System
(RDS). RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.With RDS, the radio can do the following:
Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
Receive announcements concerning local
and national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving specic
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, contact the
radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters display instead of the
frequency. RDS stations can also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program
being broadcast.
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