heater CHEVROLET COLORADO 2007 1.G Owners Manual
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Keys............................................................ 101
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System........ 102
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.................................. 103
Doors and Locks........................................ 106
Door Locks................................................ 106
Power Door Locks..................................... 107
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks............................................ 108
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)....... 108
Lockout Protection..................................... 109
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)...................... 109
Tailgate..................................................... 110
Windows...................................................... 112
Manual Windows....................................... 112
Power Windows........................................ 113
Sliding Rear Window................................. 114
Sun Visors................................................ 115
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 115
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 115
Passlock
®.................................................. 117Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 118
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 118
Ignition Positions....................................... 119
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 121
Starting the Engine.................................... 121
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 123
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 124
Manual Transmission Operation................. 126
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 129
Parking Brake........................................... 133
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 135
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 137
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)........................... 137
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 138
Engine Exhaust......................................... 139
Running the Engine While Parked............. 140
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may have this feature.
In very cold weather, 0°F (–18°C) or colder, the
engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier
starting and better fuel economy during engine
warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should
be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to
starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F
(0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required.
Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat
in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent
operation of the engine coolant heater when the
temperature is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as
noted on the cord.
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical
cord. The cord is located in the engine
compartment behind the underhood fuse block
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC
outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded
outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong kind of extension cord
could overheat and cause a re. You
could be seriously injured. Plug the cord
into a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not
reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug
and store the cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine parts. If you do
not, it could be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater
plugged in? The answer depends on the outside
temperature, the kind of oil you have, and
some other things. Instead of trying to list
everything here, we ask that you contact your
dealer/retailer in the area where you will be parking
your vehicle. The dealer/retailer can give you
the best advice for that particular area.
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Run your engine only as long as you must. This
saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it
go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the
accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat
that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the
vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with
your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine off and close the window
almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start
the engine again and repeat this only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it
as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long
as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous
exercises every half hour or so until help comes.If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck,
you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not
want to spin the wheels too fast. The method
known as rocking can help you get out when
you are stuck, but you must use caution.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at
high speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. And, the
vehicle can overheat. That could cause
an engine compartment re or other
damage. When you are stuck, spin the
wheels as little as possible. Do not spin
the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.
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