Chevrolet 2010 Colorado User manual

In Brief ........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-3
Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-14
Performance and Maintenance ................... 1-16
Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1
Front Seats ............................................... 2-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 2-9
Safety Belts ............................................. 2-12
Child Restraints ....................................... 2-34
Airbag System ......................................... 2-63
Restraint System Check ............................ 2-78
Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1
Keys ........................................................ 3-2
Doors and Locks ....................................... 3-5
Windows ................................................. 3-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 3-12
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 3-16
Mirrors .................................................... 3-36
Storage Areas ......................................... 3-40
Sunroof .................................................. 3-42
Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3
Climate Controls ...................................... 4-16
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 4-18
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-33
Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-40
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2
Towing ................................................... 5-40
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1
Service ..................................................... 6-3
Fuel ......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-10
Rear Axle ............................................... 6-45
Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 6-45
Front Axle ............................................... 6-47
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-48
Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-53
Tires ...................................................... 6-55
Appearance Care ................................... 6-100
2010 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M

Vehicle Identification ............................... 6-107
Electrical System .................................... 6-108
Capacities and Specifications ................... 6-115
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-17
Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the
name COLORADO are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specific vehicle either because they are options
that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent
to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the
purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle
to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor
Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Canadian Owners
(Propriétaires Canadiens)
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
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P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
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Index
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.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25848175 A First Printing
©
2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
iii

Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty
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.”
Vehicle 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,
gage, 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.
iv

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
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
v

✍NOTES
vi

Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Door Locks ....................................................1-4
Tailgate ........................................................1-5
Windows .......................................................1-5
Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6
Heated Seats .................................................1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-9
Safety Belt ....................................................1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag .............1-10
Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11
Interior Lighting ............................................1-11
Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13
Climate Controls ...........................................1-13
Vehicle Features .............................................1-14
Radio(s) ......................................................1-14
Satellite Radio ..............................................1-15
Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................1-15
Cruise Control ..............................................1-16
Power Outlets ..............................................1-16
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-16
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-16
StabiliTrak
®
..................................................1-17
Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-17
Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-18
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-18
OnStar
®
......................................................1-19
Section 1 In Brief
1-1

Instrument Panel
Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar
1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-18.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-19.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. See Airbag System on
page 2-63.
F. Exterior Lamps on page 4-10.Fog Lamps on
page 4-12 (If Equipped). Exterior Cargo Lamps on
page 4-12.
G. Parking Brake on page 3-29.
H. Horn on page 4-3.
I. StabiliTrak
®
System on page 5-6 and Four-Wheel
Drive on page 3-25.
J. Audio System(s) on page 4-40.
K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 4-15.
L. Climate Control System on page 4-16.
M. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-14.
N. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-23.
O. Glove Box on page 3-40.
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.
1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the
doors from up to 9 meters (30 feet) away from the
vehicle.
Press UNLOCK to unlock
the doors and press LOCK
to lock them.
Press Lto sound the horn and to flash the exterior
lamps for 30 seconds.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
See Keys on page 3-2 and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3-3.
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
Lock or unlock the door from the outside with the key in
the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK
or UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
Lock the door from the inside by moving the manual
lever on the door forward or rearward.
Power Door Locks
Press L or U on the switch on the armrest to lock or
unlock the doors.
1-4

For more information see:
•Door Locks on page 3-5
•Power Door Locks on page 3-6
Tailgate
Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle
while pulling the tailgate down.
On vehicles with a locking tailgate, use the ignition key
to unlock it.
For more information see Tailgate on page 3-8.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close each window.
1-5

Power Windows
Press or pull up on the front of the switch to open or
close the window.
For more information see:
•Manual Windows on page 3-11
•Power Windows on page 3-11
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release
the bar.
1-6

Power Seats
To adjust the seat using the control on the outboard
side of it:
•Slide the horizontal control forward or rearward.
•Move the front or rear of the horizontal control up
or down.
•Move the entire horizontal control up or down.
Reclining Seatbacks
Use the vertical control on the outboard side of the seat
to raise or recline the seatback by moving the control
forward or rearward.
1-7

Power Lumbar
Press and hold the front or rear of the control on the
outboard side of the seat until you have the desired
lumbar support.
For more information see:
•Manual Seats on page 2-2
•Power Seats on page 2-3
•Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-5
•Power Lumbar on page 2-4
Heated Seats
With the ignition on, press the top of the switch on the
outboard side of the seat to turn the heat on at the high
setting.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the
low setting, and put it in the center position to turn
the heat off.
For more information see Heated Seats on page 2-4.
1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment
Head Restraints
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
See Head Restraints on page 2-7.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-12.
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-18.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-45.
1-9

Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by this.
If the vehicle has one of the passenger airbag status
indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the
vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on
the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-71 for
important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Vehicles with power
outside mirrors have
controls located on the
driver door.
1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right)
to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position
once the mirrors are adjusted.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the
mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to
return to its original position.
United States Canada
1-10

Interior Mirror
The automatic dimming inside rearview mirror will
automatically reduce the glare of lights from behind the
vehicle. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3-36.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever
toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a
comfortable position.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps, located in the front and cargo area of
the vehicle, come on when any door is opened.
Turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel,
located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up.
In this position, the lamps remain on whether a door
is opened or closed.
Reading Lamps
Press the lens on the lamps to turn each reading lamp
on or off.
These lamps will not come on with the dome lamps.
•Dome Lamp Override on page 4-13.
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
•Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
1-11

Exterior Lighting
O:Turns off all exterior lamps including the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL).
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and
other exterior lamps at normal brightness.
;:Manual operation of the parking lamps and other
exterior lamps.
2:Manual operation of the headlamps and other
exterior lamps.
For more information, see:
•Exterior Lamps on page 4-10
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11
•Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-11
•Fog Lamps on page 4-12
•Exterior Cargo Lamps on page 4-12
1-12

Windshield Wiper/Washer
8:Use for a single wiping cycle.
N:Delays wiping cycle. Move the band to adjust the
frequency of wipes.
6:Slow wipes.
1:Fast wipes.
9:Turns the wipers off.
Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on top of the
multifunction lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield.
See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield
Washer on page 4-6.
Climate Controls
A. Temperature
Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. Air Recirculation
See Climate Control System on page 4-16.
1-13

Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
PWR: Press to turn the system on and off.
qVOL r:Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The selection displays.
qTUNE r:Turn to select radio stations.
qSEEK r:Press to go to the previous or to the next
station and stay there.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s) on page 4-40.
Setting Preset Stations
Radio stations are stored as presets.
For vehicles with an XM radio, a maximum of 30 stations
can be stored as presets using the six numbered
pushbuttons.
If the radio does not have XM, up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed
on the six numbered buttons.
See Setting Preset Stations under Radio(s) on
page 4-42.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the radio with CD
(MP3/WMA):
Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour
displays. Press and hold the MIN button until the correct
minute displays. The time can be set with the ignition
on or off.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
1-14