Chevrolet Colorado 2015 Owner's Manual

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In Brief . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Keys, Doors, and

Windows .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33

Lighting .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-30

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-43

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-49

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54

Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67

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Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-76

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22894855 A First Printing

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse savant:

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Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

{

Warning

Caution

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 specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning

$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

5 : Hill Descent Control j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-17

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Rear Vision

Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-19

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

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1. Air Vents on page 8-6.

2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and

Lane-Change Signals on page 6-5.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.

3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8.

4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

5. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6-3.

Vehicle Alarm System Indicator (If Equipped). See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-11.

6. Infotainment on page 7-1.

7. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6.

8. Exterior Lamp Controls on

page 6-1.

Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If

Equipped).

9. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-13.

10. Parking Brake on page 9-42.

11. Hood Release. See Hood on

page 10-4.

12. Transfer Case Knob (If

Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-37.

13. Cruise Control on page 9-46.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-49 (If

Equipped).

14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on

page 5-2 (Out of View).

15. Horn on page 5-3.

16. Steering Wheel Controls on

page 5-3 (If Equipped).

17. Hazard Warning Flashers on

page 6-4.

Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-43.

Cargo Lamp on page 6-6.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-52 (If

Equipped).

Hill Descent Control (If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on page 9-45.

Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-35.

18. Heated Front Seats on page 3-6 (If Equipped).

19. Auxiliary Jack on page 7-16.

USB Port on page 7-13.

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20. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-30 or Manual Transmission on page 9-35.

21. Power Outlets on page 5-5 (If Equipped).

22. Climate Control Systems on

page 8-1 (If Equipped).

Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If

Equipped).

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

K : Press to unlock the driver door.

Press

K again within three seconds

to unlock all remaining doors.

Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock

and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-33.

7 : Press and release one time to

initiate vehicle locator. Press hold for at least three seconds to

sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

7 and

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See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q.

2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, repeat the steps if a 10-minute extension is desired. Remote start can be extended only once. Place the key in ON/RUN to operate the vehicle.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-6.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock a door from the outside press

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door.

To lock a door from the inside, push down on the door lock knob. To unlock, pull the door handle once to unlock the door and again to unlatch it.

Q or K on the

Power Door Locks

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

If equipped with power door locks:

Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.

See Door Locks on page 2-7 and Power Door Locks on page 2-8.

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Windows

Power Windows

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

If equipped, the driver door has a switch to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to control that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25.

Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows on page 2-16.

Express Windows

If equipped, the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch.

To use express-down, press the switch down fully and release.

The driver window may have the express-up feature. Pull the switch up fully and release to activate.

Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to make sure it is locked in place.

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Power Seats

To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on

Power Lumbar

If equipped, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. Press and hold the bottom of the control to decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the desired level of support is reached.

See Lumbar Adjustment on

page 3-4.

page 3-4 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline:

1. Lift the lever.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

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To return the seatback to the upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.

Heated Seats

If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running.

This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats.

+ to heat the driver or

Press passenger seatback only.

z to heat the driver or

Press passenger cushion and seatback.

The indicator light comes on when this feature is on.

See Heated Front Seats on page 3-6.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary

while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly:

Safety Belts on page 3-9.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-10.

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Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-11.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-38.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag

is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23.

The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-12.

Mirror Adjustment

Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance.

Exterior Mirrors

Manual Mirrors

If equipped, adjust the manual mirror by moving it up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle.

See Manual Mirrors on page 2-14.

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Power Mirrors

If equipped, adjust the power mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to the center position.

See Power Mirrors on page 2-14.

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Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror

If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

If equipped, the rearview mirror dims automatically to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

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

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.

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Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.

( : Turns the lamps off. H : Turns the lamps on when any

door is opened.

' : Keeps the lamps on all

the time.

Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner.

# or $ : Press to turn each lamp

on or off.

For more information, see Dome Lamps on page 6-7.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

O : Turns off the automatic

headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park).

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AUTO: Automatically turns on the

headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following:

Parking Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-3.

Fog Lamps on page 6-5.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.

HI: Use for fast wipes.

LO: Use for slow wipes.

INT: Move the lever up to INT for

intermittent wipes, then turn the

INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.

OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down.

n L : Pull the windshield wiper

lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3.

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Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Climate Control System

In Brief 1-13

1. Fan Control

2. A/C (Air Conditioning)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Defrost

5. TEMP (Temperature Control)

6. Air Recirculation

7. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)

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Automatic Climate Control System

1. Fan Control

2. A/C (Air Conditioning)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Defrost

5. Temperature Control

6. Power Button

7. Air Recirculation

8. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)

9. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

See Climate Control Systems on

page 8-1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3 (If

Equipped).

Transmission

Range Selection Mode

The Range Selection Mode switch is on the automatic transmission shift lever.

To enable:

1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an

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example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

2. Press the plus/minus button on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9-33.

Four-Wheel Drive

If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction.

Electronic Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column. Use it to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes.

The different drive options that may be available are described following.

m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This

setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.

m (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use

this setting when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations.

N (Neutral): Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See

Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-76 or Trailer Towing on page 9-61.

n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This

setting sends maximum power to all four wheels. Choose 4

driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills.

See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-37.

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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.

Radio(s)

: Press to turn the system on.

Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

RADIO: Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM if equipped.

MEDIA: Press to change the audio source between USB, AUX, and Bluetooth

Audio, if equipped.

{ : Press to go to the Home Page.

MENU: Press to select a menu.

g : Press to seek the previous

station or track.

l : Press to seek the next station

or track.

See Overview on page 7-3 about these and other radio features.

Storing Radio Station Presets

Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorite pages can be set.

To store the station to a position in the list, while on the active source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate.

See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under AM-FM Radio on page 7-7.

Setting the Clock

See Clock on page 5-4.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service

SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

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For more information refer to:

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio on page 7-8.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB port on the front or under the armrest of the center console. External devices such as iPods laptop computers, MP3 players, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system.

See USB Port on page 7-13 and Auxiliary Jack on page 7-16.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth®system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Overview) on

page 7-25 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) on page 7-27 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Connected Radio) on page 7-30.

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.

Cruise Control

5 : Press to turn the system on or

off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.

+RES: If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

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SET−: Press briefly to set the

speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 9-46.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press

and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

w / x : Use the band to scroll

2. through the items in each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-49.

V, when a vehicle

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The

LDW light, marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound.

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-52.

@, is green if a lane

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).

See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-51.

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Power Outlets

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.

See Power Outlets on page 5-5.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak

button

g on the center stack. i

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and

hold

g on the center stack, until

i and g illuminate in the

instrument cluster.

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Press g again to turn on both systems.

instrument cluster.

StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off until the driver presses

the

g button or the ignition is cycled

from Off then On.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-43.

i and g go off in

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on,

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stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-49.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a Driver Information Center (DIC) message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

To reset the engine oil life system:

1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the Driver Information System (DIC). See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22.

2. Press and hold SET/CLR for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.

2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.

3. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-10.

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program

U.S.: 1-800-243-8872

TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program.

See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.

OnStar

This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-16

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-16

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Doors

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . 2-11

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-13

Keys and Locks

Keys

Warning

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Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

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