Chevrolet Colorado 2006 Get To Know Manual

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Manual/Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Rear Seat Folding Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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OnStar

Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Automatic Locking Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Four-Wheel Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Flexible, Locking Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cargo Tie-Downs and Bed Rails . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Two-Tier Loading and

Optional Bed Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Instrument Panel

Getting to Know Your Colorado

A. Air Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button E. Passenger Front Air Bag

F. Exterior Lamp Controls G. Park Brake Release H. Horn I. Traction Control Button J. Audio System

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

K. Climate Control System L. Accessory Power Outlet M.Air Bag Off Switch (if equipped) N. Glove Box

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.

The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Tachometer B. Fuel Gauge C. Engine Coolant

Temperature Gauge

D. Speedometer

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

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Driver Information Center

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) is located on the instrument panel cluster. It features a message center that can display information such as the trip odometer, vehicle personalization features and a number of messages or warnings.

The odometer is automatically displayed when the engine is started and shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven, in either miles or kilometers.

To scroll through the various DIC modes

• Press and release the control stem located on the DIC.

To display trip odometer information

• Press and hold the control stem for four seconds.

The display shows the distance traveled since you last set the trip odometer to zero.

GM Oil Life System

The GM Oil Life System calculates the estimated percentage of the engine oil’s remaining useful life and alerts you, through the DIC, when it’s time to change the oil by displaying CHANGE OIL. Please remember to always reset the oil life system after an oil change.

Reset the oil life system

• Press and hold the control stem for more than two seconds while OIL LIFE is displayed.

When completed, the system will reset and a beep will sound.

Note: The oil life system does not replace the need to follow the maintenance schedule in the Owner Manual or engine malfunctions that may affect the oil. It also does not measure how much oil is in the engine. For full engine oil information, see Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Selecting a Language

To select the DIC language:

With the engine Off, turn the key to On.

2. Close all doors.

3. Press and release the reset stem until LANGUAGE is displayed.

4. To view each available language, press and hold the reset stem for two seconds.

5. Once the desired language is displayed, briefly press the reset stem to set your choice.

Warnings and Messages

The following are examples of some of the warnings or messages that may appear in the DIC. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible:

• BRAKE FLUID (Brake fluid may be low)

• BRAKE SYSTEM (Service the brake system)

• ABS (Brake system operates normally without the antilock brake system benefit)

• SERVICE TRACTION (Service the Traction Control System)

• ENG HOT (Check your engine coolant temperature gauge)

• SERVICE VEH (Service the vehicle)

• LO FUEL (Check the fuel gauge and fill the fuel tank as soon as possible)

• BATTERY (There is a problem with the battery)

• CHECK FUEL CAP (Check to ensure that the fuel cap is secure)

Note: To ensure your own safety and to protect your vehicle warranty, it’s important not to ignore the preceding warnings. Acknowledge each one and attend to them at your earliest convenience.

Acknowledge and clear a warning or message

• Press and hold the control stem for one second.

Check Engine or Other Warning Lights with OnStar (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) illuminates, or any other warning message appears, you can press the blue OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the condition is and what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Raise or lower the rear of the seat

• Lift or depress the rear of the control (see “B” above).

Move the seat forward or rearward

• Move the entire control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the entire seat

• Lift or depress the entire control.

Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward

• Move the recliner control (see “C” above) forward or rearward.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Heated Seats (if equipped)

Power Seats (if equipped)

On equipped vehicles, the power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats.

Raise or lower the front of the seat

• Lift or depress the front edge of the control (see “A” above right).

On equipped vehicles, the lower and back cushions of the driver and front passenger seats can be heated.

Getting to Know Your Colorado

The controls are located on the outboard sides of the seats. (The ignition must be on for this feature to work.)

Activate the heated seats

• Press the lower part of the switch to turn the heater to the “Low” setting.

• Press the upper part of the switch to turn the heater on “High.”

• Place the switch in the center position to turn the heater off.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Manual/Power Lumbar (if equipped)

The manual lumbar control knob is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support.

The power lumbar control switches for the driver and passenger seats are located on the outboard side of the seats.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Seat Folding Operation (if equipped)

Fold down forward-facing rear seat on Extended Cab models

• Pull down on the bottom of the seat until it is in place. (Note: The rear seat storage compartments must be in the rearward position before folding the seat down.)

Store the seat

• Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel.

Note: To ensure that the hinges or latches do not damage the safety belt or cause the belt buckle to rattle, fold and store the belt between the seat cushion and seatback using the Velcro attachments provided on the lower portion of the seat.

Fold the Crew Cab’s rear seatbacks forward

• Insert a small-tipped tool into the slot to unlatch the center safety belt buckle and move the belt to the side, out of the way.

• Grasp the loop located on the side of the seatback (see “A” above) and pull it until you hear a click.

• Fold the seatback down.

Repeat the process to fold the other seatback.

Return the Crew Cab’s rear seatbacks to upright position

• Lift the seatback up and push it into place.

• Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate with the buckle.

• Push and pull on the seatback to ensure that it is secured.

Repeat these steps for the other seat

back as necessary.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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