CHEVROLET COLORADO 2009 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET, Model Year: 2009, Model line: COLORADO, Model: CHEVROLET COLORADO 2009 1.GPages: 420, PDF Size: 2.49 MB
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Rear Door Security Locks
(Crew Cab)
If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it may have rear
door security locks. With this feature, the rear doors are
locked so they cannot be opened from the inside.
The rear door security lock
is located on the inside
edge of each rear door
below the security lock
label.
To engage the security locks:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
2. Using the ignition key, turn the lock to the horizontal
position.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door.To open a rear door when the security lock is on,
unlock the door and open the door from the outside.
To disengage the security locks:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
2. Using the ignition key, turn the lock to the vertical
position.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle has power door locks, this feature protects
you from locking the key in the vehicle when the key
is in the ignition and a door is open.
If the power door lock switch is pressed when a door is
open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors
will lock and then the driver door will unlock.
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)
To open a rear door, open the front door. Then, use the
handle located on the front edge of the rear door
panel to open it. The rear doors must be closed before
closing the front door.
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Tailgate
{CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate,
even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their
balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on
the tailgate. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a safety belt properly.
Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
When the tailgate is shut, be sure it is latched securely.
On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition
key. Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the tailgate.
Turn the key clockwise to unlock the tailgate.
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Removing the Tailgate
To remove the tailgate:
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the
entire tailgate assembly.
2. Remove the retaining
cables from both sides of
the tailgate by pulling the
clips away from the bolt
heads while pushing the
cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of
the hole on the bracket is
over the bolt, slide the
bracket off of the bolt.
3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the
passenger side and pull the tailgate toward
you, then move the tailgate to the right to release
the driver side. You can then remove the entire
tailgate assembly.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make
sure it is secure.To partially lower the tailgate:
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the
entire tailgate assembly.
2. Remove the retaining
cable from the
passenger side of the
tailgate by pulling the
clip away from the bolt
head while pushing the
cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is
over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt.
3. Slide the lower end tting onto the top bolt. The
tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side.
If you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot
be in the partially opened position and must be anchored
on the bottom bolt, using the top position on the bracket.
Tailgate Partially Down
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat and
suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
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Manual Windows
On a vehicle with manual windows, use the handle on
each door to open and close each window.
Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.The power window
switches for all windows
are located on the
driver door armrest. Each
passenger door has its
own switch.
The power windows will work when the ignition is in
ACC (Accessory) or ON or while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-21.
Pull the front of the switch up to raise the window.
Press the front of the switch down to lower the window.
Do not hold all four power window switches down for
several seconds after the windows have been completely
lowered or raised. If the window switches are held, it may
cause a fuse to blow.Crew Cab Switches
shown
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