towing CHEVROLET COLORADO 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

Engine Fan Noise
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 heavy vehicle loading, trailer
towing and/or high outside temperatures, the
fan speed increases when the clutch engages.
So you may hear an increase in fan noise.
This is normal and should not be mistaken as
the transmission slipping or making extra shifts.
It is merely the cooling system functioning
properly. The fan will slow down when additional
cooling is not required and the clutch disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise when you
start the engine. It will go away as the fan
clutch disengages.
Power Steering Fluid
The power steering uid
reservoir is located near
the front of the engine
compartment, behind
the radiator. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 332for
reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering uid unless you suspect there is a leak
in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
A uid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire.
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air
over time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
Notice:If your vehicle has four-wheel drive
and the compact spare tire is installed on
your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel drive
until you can have your at tire repaired and/or
replaced. You could damage your vehicle,
and the repair costs would not be covered
by your warranty. Never use four-wheel drive
when the compact spare tire is installed
on your vehicle.
After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible
and make sure your vehicle’s spare tire is
correctly inated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h)
for distances up to 500 miles (804 km).For heavy payloads or towing, and for low traction
or four-wheel-drive conditions, repair or replace
the full-size tire. Of course, it is best to replace
your vehicle’s spare with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. The spare tire will last longer and be
in good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the rails. That can
damage the tire and wheel, and maybe
other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not t.
Keep your spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use
tire chains on your compact spare.
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Full-Size Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a full-size spare tire,
which, when new, was fully inated. A spare
tire may lose air over time, so check its ination
pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 384andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 293for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction
on how to remove, install, or store a spare tire,
seeRemoving the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire on page 404andStoring a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools on page 416.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tires originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is alright to drive on it. If your
vehicle has four-wheel drive and the different
size spare tire is installed, keep the vehicle
in two-wheel drive.Notice:If your vehicle has four-wheel drive
and the different size spare tire is installed
on your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until you can have your at tire repaired
and/or replaced. You could damage your
vehicle, and the repair costs would not
be covered by your warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when the different size
spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. The spare
tire is made to perform well at speeds up to
62 mph (100 km/h) for distances up to 500 miles
(804 km). For heavy payloads or towing, and
for low traction or four-wheel-drive conditions,
repair or replace the full-size tire. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced
as soon as you can and installed back onto
your vehicle. This way, the spare tire will be
available in case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they will not t. Keep your spare tire
and its wheel together.
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Lubricate hood safety lever pivot and prop rod
pivot and tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot
points, and hinges. More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
(h)Change automatic transmission uid and
lter 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, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer/retailer perform this service. See
Engine Coolant on page 345 for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the
cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter 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
GM Goodwrench
®dealer 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 452.
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For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away. U.S. customers call
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance:1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users,
call1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers
call1-800-268-6800.Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance
program at any time without notication.Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
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If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an
accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure
that no one else in your vehicle, or the
other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
Do not leave the scene of an accident until
all matters have been taken care of. Move
your vehicle only if its position puts you
in danger or you are instructed to move it
by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved
in the accident. Do not discuss your personal
condition, mental frame of mind, or anything
unrelated to the accident. This will help guard
against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call
GM Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 466for
more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know
where the towing service will be taking it.
Get a card from the tow truck operator or
write down the driver’s name, the service’s
name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle
before it is towed away. Make sure this
includes your insurance information and
registration if you keep these items in your
vehicle.
Gather the important information you will
need from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description
of the damage to the other vehicle.
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Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display............ 145
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display................................ 142
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...................... 142
Rearview Mirrors......................................... 141
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 12
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 452
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 292
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 300
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 102
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation................................................. 103
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.......................................... 404
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 401
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 374
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 475
General Motors........................................ 476
United States Government....................... 475Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems................. 96
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash......................................... 96
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)................ 121
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 35
Roadside
Assistance Program................................. 466
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.............. 291
Routing, Engine Drive Belt.......................... 455
Running the Engine While Parked............... 140
S
Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 184
Pretensioners............................................. 43
Reminder Light........................................ 184
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 425
Center Front Passenger Position................ 36
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Tires (cont.)
Different Size........................................... 394
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 399
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 384
Inspection and Rotation............................ 390
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 404
Pressure Monitor System......................... 385
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 404
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 401
Secondary Latch System......................... 412
Spare Tire................................................ 420
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 416
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 378
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 381
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 395
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 396
Wheel Replacement................................. 396
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 391
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 300
Towing a Trailer....................................... 306
Your Vehicle............................................. 299Traction
Control System (TCS).............................. 253
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 254
Trailer
Recommendations.................................... 320
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 339
Fluid, Manual........................................... 342
Up-Shift Light........................................... 189
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 124
Transmission Operation, Manual.................. 126
Trip Odometer............................................. 183
Truck-Camper Loading Information.............. 299
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 164
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 163
U
Understanding Radio Reception................... 242
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 395
Up-Shift Light.............................................. 189
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