warning light CHEVROLET COLORADO 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 17
Safety Belts
............................................ 20
Child Restraints
...................................... 44
Airbag System
........................................ 77
Restraint System Check
......................... 96
Features and Controls
................................ 99
Keys
..................................................... 101
Doors and Locks
.................................. 106
Windows
............................................... 112
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 115
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
.............................................. 118
Mirrors
.................................................. 141OnStar®System
................................... 149
Storage Areas
...................................... 153
Sunroof
................................................ 156
Instrument Panel
....................................... 157
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 160
Climate Controls
................................... 177
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 181
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 198
Audio System(s)
................................... 206
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 245
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 246
Towing
................................................. 299
2007 Chevrolet Colorado Owner ManualM
1

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown
along with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of
a component, gage, or indicator, reference
the following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
5

ON (C):This is the position that the switch
returns to after you start your engine and release
the switch. The switch stays in ON when the
engine is running. But even when the engine is
not running, you can use ON to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning and indicator
lights. The transmission is also unlocked in
this position on automatic transmission vehicles.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in
the ACC or ON position with the engine off. You
may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
START (D):This is the position that starts the
engine. When the engine starts, release the key.
The ignition switch returns to ON for driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON
allows you to operate the electrical accessories,
such as the radio or items plugged into the
accessory power outlets.A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and
the key is in the ignition.
Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transmission. Also, always
remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after
it has been parked for an extended period
of time.
120

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
After towing your vehicle, you will have to shift
out of NEUTRAL in order to drive. To shift out
of NEUTRAL, do the following:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular
brake pedal.
2. Start a vehicle with an automatic transmission
in PARK (P). Use FIRST (1) for vehicles with
a manual transmission.
3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N), or
press the clutch pedal for vehicles with a
manual transmission.
4. Press the button for the desired transfer case
shift position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel
High, or Four-Wheel Low).
5. After the transfer case has shifted out of
NEUTRAL, the indicator light will go out.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Shift the transmission to the desired position.
Parking Brake
The parking brake
pedal is located to
the left of the regular
brake pedal, near
the driver’s door.
To set the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down with your right foot. Push the
parking brake pedal down to its fully-applied
position with your left foot.
A chime will activate and the brake warning
light, located on the instrument panel, will ash
when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle
is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least
three seconds. The chime will deactivate and the
light will turn off when the parking brake is set
and the vehicle is moving below 3 mph (5 km/h).
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 189.
133

To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of
the lever, located above the parking brake pedal,
with the parking brake symbol, directly rearward
to release the parking brake.If the ignition is on when the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light will
go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on
any hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 306.
134

Instrument Panel Overview........................ 160
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 162
Other Warning Devices............................. 162
Horn.......................................................... 162
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 162
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 164
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 165
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 165
Windshield Wipers..................................... 165
Windshield Washer.................................... 166
Cruise Control........................................... 166
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 170
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 171
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 171
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 172
Fog Lamps................................................ 173
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 174
Interior Lamps........................................... 174
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 174
Dome Lamp.............................................. 174Dome Lamp Override................................ 175
Exit Lighting.............................................. 175
Electric Power Management...................... 175
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 175
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 176
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 177
Climate Controls......................................... 177
Climate Control System............................. 177
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 180
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 181
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 182
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 183
Trip Odometer........................................... 183
Tachometer............................................... 183
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 184
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 184
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 185
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 186
Battery Warning Light................................ 188
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)........ 189
Section 3 Instrument Panel
157

Brake System Warning Light..................... 189
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 190
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 191
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 191
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 192
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 195
Security Light............................................ 196
Cruise Control Light.................................. 196
Highbeam On Light................................... 196
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 197
Fuel Gage................................................. 197
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 198
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 198
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 202Audio System(s)......................................... 206
Setting the Time........................................ 208
AM-FM Radio............................................ 209
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 212
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 222
Using an MP3........................................... 234
XM Radio Messages................................. 240
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 242
Radio Reception........................................ 242
Care of Your CDs..................................... 243
Care of the CD Player.............................. 243
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 244
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 244
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 244
Section 3 Instrument Panel
158

The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 180.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 163.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 182.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 162.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. SeeAirbag System
on page 77.
F. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 170. Fog Lamps (If Equipped).
SeeFog Lamps on page 173. Exterior
Cargo Lamps. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps
on page 174.
G. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake
on page 133.H. Horn. SeeHorn on page 162.
I. Traction Control Button or Four-Wheel Drive
Buttons. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 253andFour-Wheel Drive on page 129.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 206.
K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 177.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 177.
M. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 176.
N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.
SeePassenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 186.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 153.
161

Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and
gages on your vehicle. The pictures help to
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As the details show on the next few pages,
some warning lights come on briey when you
start the engine just to let you know they are
working. If you are familiar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together
to let you know when there is a problem with
your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on as you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.
So please get to know your vehicle’s warning
lights and gages. They can be a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information
Center (DIC) that works along with the warning
lights and gages. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 198for more information.
181

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the
airbag status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has turned off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 88for more on this,
including important safety information.
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the off indicator and the airbag
readiness light ever come on together,
it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. If this ever
happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger seat
may not have the protection of the frontal
airbag. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 185.
Battery Warning Light
This light will come
on briey when you
start the vehicle,
as a check to show
you it is working;
then it should go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the electrical
charging system. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your
battery and result in a vehicle that may stall.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 202
for more information.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and climate control system.
188