infotainment CHEVROLET COLORADO 2020 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . 9
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 90
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 132
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 140
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 313
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 333
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 343
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356

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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0138.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 127.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 097 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 99.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 092.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0126.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator
(If Equipped). See Vehicle
Alarm System 019.
6. Infotainment 0132.
7. Climate Control Systems 0133
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0135 (If Equipped). 8.
Heated Front Seats 032 (If
Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 093 (If
Equipped).
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0168 or
Manual Mode 0171.
11. Auxiliary Jack. See the infotainment manual.
USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0127.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0182.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0128.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0197 (If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 185 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0173 (If
Equipped).
Locking Front Axle 0187 (If
Equipped). Locking Rear Axle
0186 (If
Equipped).
13. Steering Wheel Controls 091
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0116.
14. Horn 092.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
091 (Out of View).
16. Cruise Control 0189.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0195 (If Equipped).
17. Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0173.
Driver Mode Control 0185 (If
Equipped).
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 225.
19. Parking Brake 0181.

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Seats and Restraints 35
4. Reconnect the center seat beltlatch plate to the mini-buckle.
Make sure the seat belt is not
twisted.
5. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure.
When the seatback is not in use, it
should be kept in the upright, locked
position.Seat Belts
This section describes how to use
seat belts properly, and some things
not to do.
{Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a
seat belt cannot be worn properly.
In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing
seat belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting things
inside the vehicle harder or by
being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not
buckled up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
passengers to ride in any area of
the vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and
check that all passenger(s) are
restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the seat belts.
See Seat Belt Reminders 0103.
Buckle to Drive Feature
If equipped, this feature prevents
the vehicle from shifting out of
P (Park) when Teen Driver is active
and the driver seat belt is not
buckled. See “Teen Driver”in the
infotainment manual. If the engine is
running, the driver seat belt is not
buckled, and the brake pedal is
pressed with the vehicle in P (Park),
a message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). Buckle the
driver seat belt to shift out of
P (Park). Shifting from P (Park) will
be prevented once for each ignition

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Storage 89
Sunglasses Storage
If equipped, press and release to
access.
Underseat Storage
Extended Cab Shown, Crew ModelSimilar
If equipped, there is storage under
the rear seat. Pull the release strap
or lever and then raise the seat
cushion. Pull the strap or lever
again to lower the cushion.
Center Console Storage
There is storage under the armrest
in the center console. Press the
button and lift.
There may be a USB port and/or
auxiliary jack inside. See Power
Outlets 093 or the infotainment
manual.

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Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Tilt and Telescoping Steering
Wheel
To adjust the tilt and telescoping
steering wheel, if equipped:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment
manual.
Heated Steering Wheel
(: If equipped, press to turn it on or
off. A light next to the button
displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to start heating.

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Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
base of the windshield.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). The compass receives
its heading and other information
from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
and vehicle speed information.
The compass system is designed to
operate for a certain number of
miles or degrees of turn before
needing a signal from the GPSsatellites. When the compass
display shows CAL, drive the
vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a
GPS signal. The compass system
will automatically determine when a
GPS signal is restored and provide
a heading again.
Clock
The time and date for the clock can
be set using the infotainment
system. See
“Time/Date”in
“System” under“Settings” in the
infotainment manual.
Power Outlets
For USB charging port locations,
see the infotainment manual.
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have accessory
power outlets:
. On the center stack below the
climate control system,
if equipped. .
On the center floor console,
if equipped.
. On the rear of the center storage
console.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
{Warning
Power is supplied to the outlets
when the ignition is on. When not
in use, do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in. The
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
15 amp rating.

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Instruments and Controls 95
To charge a compatible smartphone:1. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may
not charge if there are any
objects between the
smartphone and charging pad.
2. Place the smartphone face up on the charging symbol.
To maximize the charge rate,
ensure the smartphone is fully
seated and centered in the
holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may
prevent the wireless charger
from working, or may reduce the charging performance. See
your dealer for additional
information.
3. A green
}next toVwill
display on the infotainment
screen. This indicates that the
smartphone is properly
positioned and charging.
If
}turns yellow, ensure that
the charging pad is clear of any
objects and that the
smartphone is capable of
wireless charging before
repositioning it.
If
}does not illuminate, the
smartphone may need to be
repositioned.
To reposition, remove the
smartphone from the pad, turn
it 180 degrees, and wait
three seconds before placing/
aligning the smartphone on the
pad again.
The smartphone may become
warm during charging. This is
normal. In warmer
temperatures, the speed of
charging may be reduced. Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging Module
product from LG Electronics, Inc.
("LGE") contains the open source
software detailed below. Refer to
the indicated open source licenses
(as are included following this
notice) for the terms and conditions
of their use.
OSS Notice Information
To obtain the source code that is
contained in this product, please
visit http://opensource.lge.com. In
addition to the source code, all
referred license terms, warranty
disclaimers and copyright notices
are available for download. LG
Electronics will also provide open
source code to you on CD-ROM for
a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such
as the cost of media, shipping, and
handling) upon email request to
[email protected]. This offer is
valid for three (3) years from the
date on which you purchased the
product.

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120 Instruments and Controls
.Brakes
. Steering
. Ride Control Systems
. Driver Assistance Systems
. Cruise Control
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
. Wiper/Washer Systems
. Doors and Windows
. Seat Belts
. Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission
. Tire Pressure
. Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is
reduced. A reduction in propulsion
power can affect the vehicle's ability
to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be driven
while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
taken to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try
restarting after the ignition has been
off for 30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/
H (MPH)
This message shows that the
vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited
speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems,
such as lubrication, brakes, thermal,
suspension, Teen Driver if
equipped, or tires.
If equipped with a diesel engine,
see the Duramax Diesel
supplement.
Vehicle
Personalization
The following are all possible
vehicle personalization features.
Depending on the vehicle, some
may not be available.
For System, Apps, and Personal
features and functions, see
“Settings”
in the infotainment
manual.
To access the vehicle
personalization menu:
1. Touch the SETTINGS icon on the Home Page of the
infotainment display.
2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature
off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level
of the Settings menu.
The menu may contain the
following:

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Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Climate and Air Quality
Touch and the following may
display:
.Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This setting specifies the amount of
airflow when the climate control fan
setting is Auto Fan.
Touch Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
This setting automatically turns the
front defogger on when the engine
is started.
Touch Off or On. Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the
rear defogger on when the engine is
started.
Touch Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Park Assist
. Rear Camera Park Assist
Symbols
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turned
on or off. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0192.
Select Off, On, or On with Towbar.
Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This setting enables the Rear
Camera Park Assist Symbols. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0192.
Touch Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may
display:
. Chime Volume
Chime Volume
This determines the chime volume
level.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to adjust the
volume.
Lighting
Touch and the following may
display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This setting flashes the vehicle’ s
headlamps when
Kis pressed on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
Touch Off or On.

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Exit Lighting
This setting specifies how long the
headlamps stay on after the vehicle
is turned off and exited.
Touch Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Touch and the following may
display:
.Open Door Anti-Lockout
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Open Door Anti Lock Out
This setting prevents the driver door
from locking when the door is open.
If this setting is on, the Delayed
Door Lock menu will not be
available.
Touch Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Touch Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Touch and the following may
display:
.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only. Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn on the heated seats
when using remote start on
cold days. See Heated Front Seats
0 32 and
Remote Vehicle Start 015.
Touch Off or On.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.