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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the
name COLORADO are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it
was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after
that time without further notice. For vehicles rst sold in
Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada
Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears
in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your speci c vehicle.
Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about
the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols,
and words work together to explain vehicle operation.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
helminc.com
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès de concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
helminc.com
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 15891592 A First Printing
©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes
the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in every
Canadian province says children up to some age must
be restrained while in a vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a
shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave
children unattended in a vehicle and never allow
children to play with the safety belts.
Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults
and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbagsystem is designed for them. Every time infants and
young children ride in vehicles, they should have the
protection provided by appropriate child restraints.
Children who are not restrained properly can strike other
people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Never do this.
Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a
vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it
during a crash. For example, in a crash at only
25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will
suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a
person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go
of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine
warms. Do not race the engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine and transmission
gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all
moving parts.
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in starting the engine
and protects components. If the ignition key is turned
to the START position, and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine will continue
cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts.
If the engine does not start and the key is held in
START for many seconds, cranking will be stopped
after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage.
To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents
cranking if the engine is already running. Engine
cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition
switch to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
Notice:Cranking the engine for long periods of
time, by returning the key to the START position
immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat
and damage the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try,
to let the cranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,
especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or−18°C),
it could be ooded with too much gasoline. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the oor and holding
it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum
of 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between
each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool. When
the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If
the vehicle starts brie y but then stops again, repeat
the procedure. This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after
starting it. Operate the engine and transmission
gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
Notice:The engine is designed to work with the
electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts
or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the
engine might not perform properly. Any resulting
damage would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview
mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights
from behind the vehicle.
The mirror may also have OnStar
®and/or a compass
and outside temperature display.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the bottom
of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-43for more
information about the services OnStar®provides. See
Compass on page 2-40for more information about the
compass display. See “Temperature Display” after, for
more information about the outside temperature display.
AUTO/
(/O(On/Off):Press and hold AUTO /(for
about three seconds or depending on the mirror,
press
Oto turn automatic dimming on or off. The
automatic dimming feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.
Temperature Display
Yb
/O(On/Off):PressYbor depending on the
mirror, press
Oto turn the display on or off.
To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius:
1. Press and hold
Yb/Ofor a few seconds.
The current unit of measure (F or C) ashes.
2. Press
Yb/Oagain and release to change the
unit of measure. Wait several seconds and the
compass/temperature display returns with the
selected unit of measure.
It is normal under certain conditions for the temperature
update to be delayed. If an incorrect temperature
displays for an extended period, see your dealer/retailer.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressYbor depending on the mirror, pressOonce to
turn the display on or off.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-14
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15
Exterior Cargo Lamps....................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamp .................................................3-16
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Electric Power Management...........................3-17
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-18
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-19Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-21
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-22
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-23
Trip Odometer..............................................3-23
Tachometer.................................................3-23
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-23
Airbag Readiness Light.................................
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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-25
Charging System Light..................................3-26
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-27
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light........3-28
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light.......................3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-29
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-30
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-33
Security Light...............................................3-34
Cruise Control Light......................................3-34
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-34
Fuel Gage...................................................3-34
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) and the automatic headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not
affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp
system will only be affected when the light sensor detects
a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic
headlamp system will come on immediately. Once the
vehicle leaves the garage, it will take about one minute
for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if
it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument panel
cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright
position. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16.Fog Lamps
The fog lamp button is located near the exterior lamps
control.
#:For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the fog
lamps on or off. An indicator light will turn on in the
button when the fog lamps are on.
The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be
on for the fog lamps to work. The fog lamps will go off
whenever the high-beam headlamps come on. When
the high beams go off, the fog lamps come on again.
Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to
be on along with the fog lamps.
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Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press to turn the system on and off.
opVOL/VOLUME:Turn to increase or to decrease
the volume.
RCL (Recall) (AM-FM Radio):Press to switch the
display between the radio station frequency, band,
and the time. When the ignition is off, press to display
the time.
DISPL (Display) (Radio with CD):When the ignition is
turned off, press to display the time.
For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what
displays while using RDS. The display options are
station name, RDS station frequency, PTY (program
type), and the name of the program (if available).
For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISPL knob while
in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of
information related to the current song or channel:
Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel Number/
Channel Name.To change the default on the display, press the DISPL
knob until you see the desired display, then press and
hold this knob for two seconds. The radio produces
one beep. The selected display is now the default.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):Automatic volume
automatically adjusts the audio system to make up
for road and wind noise while driving.
Set the volume at the desired level. Depending on
the radio and displays, press to select MIN, MED,
MAX AUTO VOL, or LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. AVOL
displays. Each higher setting allows for more volume
compensation at faster vehicle speeds. Then while
driving, automatic volume increases the volume, as
necessary, to overcome noise at any speed. The volume
level should always sound the same while driving.
For the Radio with CD, NONE displays if the radio cannot
determine the vehicle speed. To turn automatic volume
off, press until OFF or AUTO VOL OFF displays.
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3 REV (Fast Reverse):Press and hold to reverse
quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than
two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing
speed. Press and hold for more than two seconds
to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed.
Release to play the passage. ET (elapsed time)
and the elapsed time of the track displays.
4 FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold to advance
quickly within a track. Press and hold for less than
two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing
speed. Press and hold for more than two seconds to
advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release
to play the passage. ET and the elapsed time of the
track displays.
6 RDM (Random):Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM ON displays. RDM
and the track number displays when each track starts
to play. Press again to turn off random play. RDM OFF
displays.
qSEEKr:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current or the previous track. Press the right arrow to
go to the start of the next track. Pressing either arrow
for more than two seconds scans the next tracks,
playing the rst eight seconds of each track until all of
the tracks have been previewed. Press either arrow
again to stop scanning and to play the track.
oTUNEp:Turning this knob fast tracks reverse or
advances through tracks. The track number displays for
each track.
DISPL (Display):Press to see how long the current
track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the
track displays. To change the default on the display (track
or elapsed time), press until you see the desired display,
then press and hold for two seconds. The radio produces
one beep. The selected display is now the default.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press to play a CD when listening
to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is
loaded.
Z(Eject):Press to eject a CD. Eject can be
activated with either the ignition or radio off. CDs can
be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is
pressed rst.
Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R Disc
Radios with the MP3/WMA feature are capable of
playing an MP3/WMA CD-R disc. For more information
on how to play an MP3/WMA CD-R disc, seeUsing
an MP3 on page 3-55later in this section.
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