Chevrolet Colorado 2019 Owner's Manual
Colorado Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 105
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 147
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 329
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 349
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 360
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
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2 Introduction
Introduction
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.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Company” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
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
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner’s manual.
If this vehicle has the Duramax
diesel engine, see the Duramax
diesel supplement for additional and
specific information on this engine.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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.
Part No. 84137461 A First Printing - Updated September 13, 2018
©
2018 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger, Warning, and Caution
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
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
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.”
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 : Shown when the owner’s
manual has additional instructions
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Introduction 3
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Stop/Start
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 153.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 142.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 131.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0 112 or Instrument
Cluster (Uplevel) 0 114.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 107.
5. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 141.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator
(If Equipped). See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 34.
6. Infotainment 0 147.
7. Climate Control Systems 0 148
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0 150 (If Equipped).
8. Heated Front Seats 0 48 (If
Equipped).
9. Power Outlets 0 108 (If
Equipped).
10. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 183 or Manual
Transmission 0 188.
11. Auxiliary Jack. See the
infotainment manual.
USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
12. Hazard Warning Flashers
0 142.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 199.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 143.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0 214 (If Equipped).
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Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 201 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0 187 (If
Equipped).
Locking Front Axle 0 204 (If
Equipped).
Locking Rear Axle 0 203 (If
Equipped).
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0 106
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) Controls (If
Equipped). See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 131.
14. Horn 0 107.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 106 (Out of View).
16. Cruise Control 0 205.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 212 (If Equipped).
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17. Transfer Case Knob (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0 190.
Driver Mode Control 0 202 (If
Equipped).
18. Hood Release. See Hood
0 242.
19. Parking Brake 0 197.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 120.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139.
Fog Lamps 0 143 (If
Equipped).
22. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 144.
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’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (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 0 136.
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.
See Keys 0 25 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28.
7 and
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Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
/
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.
Power Door Locks
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30.
/ until the
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Q or K on the
Similar
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If equipped with power door locks:
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Door Locks 0 31 and Power
Door Locks 0 32.
Windows
Power Windows
Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Similar
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0 179.
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Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to make sure it is locked
in place.
Power Seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:
.
Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
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.
forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
.
If equipped, raise or lower the
front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control
up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 46
and Reclining Seatbacks 0 47.
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.
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3. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
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 0 47.
Heated Seats
If equipped, the buttons are on the
center stack. To operate, the engine
must be running.
Press
+ to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
Press
z to heat the driver or
passenger cushion and seatback.
The indicator light comes on when
this feature is on.
See Heated Front Seats 0 48.
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 0 44 and Seat
Adjustment 0 45.
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Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 51
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 53
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 54
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 79
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Passenger Sensing System
United States
Canada and Mexico
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 0 65.
The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console are visible when the vehicle
is started. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator 0 119.
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 0 36.
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 0 37.
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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.
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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.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The interior lamps control in the
overhead console controls both the
front and rear interior lamps.
Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
Exterior Lighting
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
( : Turns the lamps off.
H : Turns the lamps on when any
door is opened.
' : Keeps the lamps on all
the time.
The rear reading lamps are in the
headliner.
# or $ : Press to turn each lamp
on or off.
For more information, see Dome
Lamps 0 144.
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
automatic headlamps or DRL
back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off
will only work when the vehicle is in
P (Park).
O again to turn the
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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 0 139.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 141.
.
Fog Lamps 0 143.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column. With the ignition on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, move the
windshield wiper lever to select the
wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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INT : Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn
the
x 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
0 107.
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Climate Controls
These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control System
1. Fan Control
2. A/C (Air Conditioning)
3. Air Delivery Mode Controls
4. Defrost
5. TEMP (Temperature Control)
6. Rear Window Defogger (If
Equipped)
7. Air Recirculation
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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. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. Air Recirculation
9. Power Button
See Climate Control Systems 0 148
or Automatic Climate Control
System 0 150 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
Range Selection Mode helps control
the vehicle's transmission and
vehicle speed while driving downhill
or towing a trailer by letting you
select a desired range of gears.
To enable:
1. Move the shift lever to the
L (Manual Mode) position. The
current range will display next
to the L This is the highest
attainable range with all lower
gears accessible. For example,
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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 0 185.
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
Automatic Transfer Case
Except ZR2
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.
2
m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction
conditions are variable.
m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use
4
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
0 315 or Trailer Towing 0 224.
ZR2 Only
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4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) :
Choose 4
sand, mud, or snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 190.
For ZR2 locking axle information,
see Locking Rear Axle 0 203 and
Locking Front Axle 0 204.
For ZR2 Off-Road Mode
information, see Driver Mode
Control 0 202.
n when driving in deep
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
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 0 205.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
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
2.
scroll 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)
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 131.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
If the vehicle has the uplevel
instrument cluster, the right steering
wheel controls are used to operate
the DIC.
w or x : Press to move up or
down in a list.
o or p : Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V : Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 131.
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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 0 212.
V, when a vehicle
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 214.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The RVC displays a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 209.
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 without using a turn
@, is green if a lane
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may show a
warning triangle on the infotainment
display and/or a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
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object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps may occur if very close to an
object.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 209.
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 0 108.
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Performance and Maintenance
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and
hold
g on the center stack until
i and g illuminate in the
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system is on
when the vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
Turning the Systems Off and
On (Except ZR2)
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
g on the center stack.
i illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release
cluster will turn off.
g. i in the instrument
instrument cluster.
.
To turn on both systems, press
and release
in the instrument cluster.
StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically
turn on if the vehicle exceeds
56 km/h (35 mph) in normal mode.
TCS will remain off until
pressed or until the ignition is turned
off and then back on.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 199.
g. i and g turn off
Turning the Systems Off and
On (ZR2 Only)
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
g on the center stack.
i and g illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release
instrument cluster will turn off.
g. i and g in the
g is
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and
hold
g on the center stack, until
i and g illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
.
To turn on both systems, press
and release
in the instrument cluster.
StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically
turn on if the vehicle exceeds
56 km/h (35 mph) in normal mode.
TCS will remain off until
pressed or until the ignition is turned
off and then back on.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 199.
g. i and g turn off
g is
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
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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,
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 0 168. 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
0 286.
Fuel (Gasoline)
Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane —
(R+M)/2 — or higher unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Do not use gasoline
with an octane rating lower as it will
result in reduced performance and
lower fuel economy. See
Recommended Fuel 0 215.
Fuel (Diesel)
For diesel vehicles, do not use
gasoline. See “Fuel for Diesel
Engines” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
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.
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Resetting the Oil Life System
To reset the engine oil life system:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 131. If the vehicle
does not have DIC buttons, the
vehicle must be in P (Park) to
access this display.
2. Press and hold
or SET/CLR on the turn signal
lever if the vehicle does not
have DIC buttons, for several
seconds. The oil life will
change to 100%.
The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING
on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 129 or Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0 131.
V on the DIC,
2. 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 0 248.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible:
.
Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them
off when not required.
.
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
0 353.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 33
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 39
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Doors
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 36
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
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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Warning (Continued)
impacted, and airbags may not
deploy. To reduce the risk of
unintentional rotation of the
ignition key, do not change the
way the ignition key and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
if equipped, are connected to the
provided key rings.
reduce the risk of unintentionally
moving the key out of the RUN
position. Do not add any additional
items to the ring attached to the
ignition key. Attach additional items
only to the second ring, and limit
added items to a few essential keys
or small, light items no larger than
an RKE transmitter.
Warning
{
If the key is unintentionally
rotated while the vehicle is
running, the ignition could be
moved out of the RUN position.
This could be caused by heavy
items hanging from the key ring,
or by large or long items attached
to the key ring that could be
contacted by the driver or
steering wheel. If the ignition
moves out of the RUN position,
the engine will shut off, braking
and steering power assist may be
(Continued)
The ignition key and key rings, and
RKE transmitter, if equipped, are
designed to work together as a
system to reduce the risk of
unintentionally moving the key out
of the RUN position. The ignition
key has a small hole to allow
attachment of the provided key ring.
It is important that any replacement
ignition keys have a small hole. See
your dealer if a replacement key is
required.
The combination and size of the
rings that came with your keys were
specifically selected for your
vehicle. The rings are connected to
the key like two links of a chain to
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Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the ignition and
all door locks.
Programming Keys
Follow these procedures to program
up to eight keys to the vehicle.
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Programming with Two
Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already
programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the ignition off and
remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds,
insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the ignition on.
4. Turn the ignition off, and
remove the key.
5. Insert the new key to be
programmed and turn the
ignition on within five seconds.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional
keys are to be programmed.
If a key is lost or damaged, see your
dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without Two
Recognized Keys
Program a new key to the vehicle
when a recognized key is not
available. Canadian regulations
require that owners see their dealer.
If two currently recognized keys are
not available, follow this procedure
to program the first key.
This procedure will take
approximately 30 minutes to
complete for the first key. The
vehicle must be off and all of the
keys you wish to program must be
with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into
the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition on. The
security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the
security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition off.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more
times. After the third time, turn
the ignition on; the key is
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learned and all previously
known keys will no longer work
with the vehicle.
6. To learn the second key, turn
the ignition off. Insert the
second key to be learned and
turn the ignition on.
After two keys are learned, the
remaining keys can be learned by
following the procedure in
“Programming with Two
Recognized Keys.”
The key has a bar-coded key tag
that the dealer or qualified locksmith
can use to make new keys. Store
this information in a safe place, not
in the vehicle.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 353.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 363.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 359.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 28.
With Remote Start, without Similar
/ : If equipped, / is used to start
the engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 0 30.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
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If enabled, the turn signal lamps
flash once to indicate locking has
occurred. If enabled, the horn chirps
when
Q is pressed again within
three seconds. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 136.
Pressing
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 34.
Q arms the vehicle alarm
K : Press once to unlock only the
driver door. If
within three seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. The interior lamps
may come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is
turned on.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps
flash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. If enabled, the exterior
lamps may turn on. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 136.
Pressing
disarms the vehicle alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34.
K is pressed again
K on the RKE transmitter
7 : Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The turn
signal lamps flash and the horn
sounds three times.
Press and hold
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The turn signal lamps flash
and the horn sounds repeatedly for
30 seconds. The alarm turns off
when the ignition is turned on or
is pressed again. The ignition must
be off for the panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
Each vehicle can have up to
eight transmitters programmed to it.
See your dealer for transmitter
programming.
7 for at least
7
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Battery Replacement
Replace the battery in the
transmitter soon if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
To replace the battery:
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