Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Guide

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-47
Performance and Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Keys, Doors, and Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-91
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-96
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-26 Special Application
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-36


2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M

Additional Maintenance
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-12
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 . . . . 13-19
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1


Introduction iii

This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners
may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens
options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this
due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your
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to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name “General
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated
Motors of Canada Limited” for P.O. Box 07130
COLORADO are trademarks and/or Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
service marks of General Motors Detroit, MI 48207
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iv Introduction

Using this Manual Symbols
{ WARNING
To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and
the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of
back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with
alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or
manual and the page number where information relating to a specific
it can be found. component, control, message,
Notice: This means there is
gauge, or indicator.
something that could result in
Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when
Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual
vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or
Warning messages found on vehicle
information.
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when
reduce them. you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
Danger indicates a hazard with a
information.
high level of risk which will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a
hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do
death. Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”


Introduction v

Vehicle Symbol Chart # : Fog Lamps
Here are some additional symbols . : Fuel Gauge
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more + : Fuses
information on the symbol, refer to 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
the Index. Changer
9 : Airbag Readiness Light j : LATCH System Child
# : Air Conditioning Restraints
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
J : OnStar® Hands-Free Phone : : Oil Pressure
J : Brake System Warning } : Power
Light > : Safety Belt Reminders
" : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
I : Cruise Control d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
B : Engine Coolant Temperature M : Windshield Washer Fluid
O : Exterior Lamps


vi Introduction

2 NOTES


In Brief 1-1

In Brief Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
Steering Wheel System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Instrument Panel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-18
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18
Initial Drive Information Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 Driving for Better Fuel
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Roadside Assistance
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Vehicle Features OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Driver Information
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8


1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel

Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar


In Brief 1-3

A. Air Vents on page 8‑3. G. Parking Brake on page 9‑45. Initial Drive
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. H. Data Link Connector (DLC)
See Turn and Lane-Change (Out of View). See Malfunction
Information
Signals on page 6‑4. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. This section provides a brief
Windshield Wiper/Washer on I. Horn on page 5‑2. overview about some of the
page 5‑2. important features that may or may
J. StabiliTrak® System on not be on your specific vehicle.
C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑7. page 9‑48.
For more detailed information, refer
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on Four-Wheel Drive on to each of the features which can be
page 6‑4. page 10‑30. found later in this owner manual.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. See K. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
Airbag System on page 3‑20. L. Climate Control Systems on
F. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 8‑1.
page 6‑1. M. Power Outlets on page 5‑5.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 N. Passenger Airbag Status
(If Equipped). Indicator on page 5‑11.
Exterior Cargo Lamps on
page 6‑5.


1-4 In Brief

Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Driver
(RKE) System Information Center (DIC) on
The RKE transmitter is used to lock page 5‑20.
and unlock the doors from up to 9 m See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
(30 ft) away from the vehicle. Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2‑3.

Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
Lock or unlock the doors from the
outside with the key in the driver or From inside the vehicle, move the
front passenger door or press the lever on the door forward or
LOCK or UNLOCK button on the rearward to lock or unlock the door.
Remote Keyless Entry Seeing the red line on the lever
(RKE) transmitter. indicates the door is unlock.

Press UNLOCK to unlock the doors
and press LOCK to lock them.
Press L to sound the horn and to
flash the exterior lamps for
30 seconds.


In Brief 1-5

Power Door Locks Safety Locks (Crew Cab) Tailgate
If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it
may have rear door safety locks on
the rear doors. With this feature, the
rear doors are locked so they
cannot be opened from the inside.

Vehicles with power door locks, the Open the tailgate by pulling up on
switches are located on the front the outside handle while pulling the
door armrests. tailgate down.
Press L to lock the doors. On vehicles with a locking tailgate,
Press U to unlock the doors. use the ignition key to unlock it.
The rear door safety locks are
For more information see: located on the inside edge of each For more information see Tailgate
rear door below the safety lock on page 2‑8.
. Door Locks on page 2‑5.
label.
. Power Door Locks on page 2‑6.
For more information, see Safety
Locks (Crew Cab) on page 2‑6.


1-6 In Brief

Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window
Manual Windows Windows with an express-down
feature allow the window to be
lowered fully without pressing and
holding the switch. Press the front of
the switch to the first position, and
the window opens a small amount.
Press the switch down fully and the
window goes all the way down.
To stop the window while it is
lowering, pull up the front of the
switch.

Regular Cab Shown, Crew Cab
Similar
Use the window crank to open and Push the switch down to open the
close each window. window. Pull the front of the switch
up to close it.
See Manual Windows on page 2‑17
or Power Windows on page 2‑17.


In Brief 1-7

Seat Adjustment Power Seats Use the vertical control to adjust the
seatback.
Manual Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3‑3 and Reclining Seatbacks
on page 3‑4 for more information.
Power Lumbar

To adjust a power seat, if available:

To adjust a manual seat:
. Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
1. Lift the bar under the front of the forward or rearward.
seat cushion to unlock the seat. . Raise or lower the front or rear
2. Slide the seat to the desired part of the seat cushion by If available, press and hold the front
position and release the bar. moving the front or rear of the or rear of the control to increase or
3. Try to move the seat back and control up or down. decrease lumbar support. Release
forth to make sure it is locked in . Raise or lower the entire seat by the control when the level of support
place. moving the entire control up is reached.
See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 or down. See Lumbar Adjustment on
for more information. page 3‑4 for more information.


1-8 In Brief

Heated Seats Head Restraint Safety Belts
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.
For more information see Head
Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat
If available, the switches are on the Adjustment on page 3‑3. Refer to the following sections for
outboard sides of the front seats. To important information on how to use
operate, the ignition must be on. safety belts properly.
. Press the top of the switch for . Safety Belts on page 3‑11.
the high setting. . How to Wear Safety Belts
. Press the bottom of the switch Properly on page 3‑12.
for the low setting. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑13.
. Put the switch in the center . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
position to turn this feature off. Children (LATCH System) on
See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑43.
page 3‑7 for more information.


In Brief 1-9

Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment
System Exterior Mirrors
The passenger sensing system,
if equipped, will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. The driver United States
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 Canada and Mexico
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is See Passenger Sensing System on
started. page 3‑27 for important information. Vehicles with outside power mirrors
have controls on the driver door
armrest.


1-10 In Brief

To adjust the power mirrors: Vehicles with manual outside Interior Mirror
1. Move the selector switch to the mirrors can be adjusted by pressing
On vehicles with a manual inside
L (left) or R (right) to choose the the mirror up and down and left and
rearview mirror, the mirror can be
driver or passenger mirror. right so that you can see a clear
adjusted by holding it in the center
view behind you.
2. Press one of the four arrows to move it for a clear view behind
located on the control pad to Manually fold the mirrors inward to you. To avoid glare from the
move the mirror to the desired prevent damage when going headlamps behind you, push the tab
direction. through an automatic car wash. To forward for daytime use and pull it
fold, push the mirror toward the for nighttime use.
3. Return the selector switch to the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to
center position once the mirrors See Manual Rearview Mirror on
return to its original position.
are adjusted. page 2‑15.
See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑14.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑14. The automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror will automatically
reduce the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 2‑15.


In Brief 1-11

Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps
Adjustment Dome Lamps Press the lens on the lamps to turn
each reading lamp on or off.
The dome lamps come on when any
door is opened. These lamps will not come on with
the dome lamps.
To manually turn on the dome
lamps, turn the thumbwheel, located For more information see:
next to the exterior lamps control, all . “Dome Lamp Override” under
the way up. The cargo lamps may Dome Lamps on page 6‑6.
come on, if the vehicle is equipped . Instrument Panel Illumination
with Bluetooth. In this position, the Control on page 6‑6.
lamps remain on whether a door is
opened or closed. . Exit Lighting on page 6‑7.
The steering wheel adjustment lever
is located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
To adjust:
1. Hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.


1-12 In Brief

Exterior Lighting For more information, see: Windshield Wiper/Washer
. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
on page 6‑3.
. Automatic Headlamp System on
page 6‑3.
. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.
. Exterior Cargo Lamps on
page 6‑5.
O : Turns off all exterior lamps
including the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
AUTO: Automatic operation of the 8: For a single wipe, move the
headlamps and other exterior lamps band to 8 and then release it. For
at normal brightness.
several wipes, hold the band on 8
; : Manual operation of the longer.
parking lamps and other exterior
lamps.
5 : Manual operation of the
headlamps and other exterior
lamps.


In Brief 1-13

N: For adjustable interval wipes, Climate Controls
turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
6: For slow wipes, turn the
band to the first solid position past
the delay settings.
1: For fast wipes, turn the band to
the second solid position past the
delay settings.
9: Use to turn the wipers off.
Windshield Washer: Push the
paddle on top of the turn signal/lane
change lever to spray washer fluid
on the windshield. A. Temperature Control D. Air Conditioning
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on B. Fan Control E. Air Recirculation
page 5‑2. C. Air Delivery Mode Control See Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1.


1-14 In Brief

Four-Wheel Drive N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral)
{ WARNING position only when towing the
Four-wheel drive sends engine vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle
power to all four wheels for extra Shifting the transfer case to Towing on page 10‑91.
traction. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use when
in P (Park). You or someone else extra traction is needed in most
could be seriously injured. Be off-road situations.
sure to set the parking brake
4 n (Four-Wheel Low): Use this
before placing the transfer case in
position to deliver extra torque to all
N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on
four wheels. Used for extreme off‐
page 9‑45. road conditions. See Four-Wheel
The transfer case buttons are Drive on page 9‑40.
located to the right of the steering
wheel on the instrument panel.
Use these buttons to shift into and
out of four-wheel drive.
2 m (Two-Wheel High): Use for
driving in most street and highway
situations.


In Brief 1-15

Vehicle Features q TUNE r: Turn to select radio
stations.
Radio(s) q SEEK 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
Infotainment on page 7‑1.
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.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
See “Setting Preset Stations” under
PWR: Press to turn the system on BAND: Press to switch between Operation on page 7‑3.
and off. FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1, or XM2
q VOL r : Turn to increase or (if equipped). The selection
decrease the volume. displays.


1-16 In Brief

Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Cruise Control
To set the time and date for the XM is a satellite radio service based
radio with CD (MP3/WMA): in the 48 contiguous United States
Press and hold the HR button until and 10 Canadian provinces.
the correct hour displays. Press and XM satellite radio has a wide variety
hold the MN button until the correct of programming and
minute displays. The time can be commercial-free music, coast to
set with the ignition on or off. coast, and in digital-quality sound.
To synchronize the time with an A fee is required to receive the The cruise controls are located at
FM station broadcasting Radio Data XM service. the end of the multifunction lever.
System (RDS) information, press For more information, refer to: 9: Turns the system off.
and hold the HR and MN buttons at R: Turns the system on.
the same time until RDS TIME
. www.xmradio.com or call
displays. To accept this time, press 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) + (Resume/Accelerate): Use to
and hold the HR and MN buttons, at . www.xmradio.ca or call make the vehicle accelerate or
the same time, for another 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) resume a previously set speed.
two seconds. If the time is not r T (Set): Press the button at
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑11.
available from the station, NO the end of the lever to set the
UPDAT (update) displays. speed.
RDS time is broadcast once a For more information, see Cruise
minute. After tuning to an RDS Control on page 9‑50.
broadcast station, it could take a
few minutes for the time to update.
For detailed instructions on setting
the clock for your specific audio
system, see Clock on page 5‑4.


In Brief 1-17

Driver Information Power Outlets Performance and
Center (DIC) The accessory power outlets can be Maintenance
The DIC is located on the used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
instrument panel cluster. It displays Traction Control
the status of many vehicle systems The vehicle may have an accessory
and enables some features to be
System (TCS)
power outlet located below the
personalized. climate control system and on the The traction control system limits
rear of the center console. wheel spin. The system turns on
Use the trip reset stem located on
automatically every time the vehicle
the instrument panel cluster to scroll See Power Outlets on page 5‑5. is started.
through the available functions. For
more information, see Driver . To turn off traction control, press
Information Center (DIC) on and release the TCS/StabiliTrak
page 5‑20. button d on the instrument
Vehicle Personalization panel. g illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message is
Some vehicle features can be
displayed. See Ride Control
personalized through the DIC.
System Messages on page 5‑26.
These features include:
. Press and release the TCS/
. Language: English, Spanish,
StabiliTrak button again to turn
or French
on traction control.
. Automatic Door Locks
For more information, see Traction
. RKE Feedback Control System (TCS) on
For more information, see Driver page 9‑47.
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑20.


1-18 In Brief

StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire
pressure warning light may appear
The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and
directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). then turn off. This may be an early
difficult driving conditions. The indicator that the tire pressures are
system turns on automatically every getting low and the tires need to be
time the vehicle is started. inflated to the proper pressure.
. To turn off both traction control The TPMS does not replace normal
and StabiliTrak, press and hold monthly tire maintenance. It is the
the TCS/StabiliTrak button d driver’s responsibility to maintain
until g illuminates and the correct tire pressures.
The TPMS warning light alerts you
appropriate DIC message is to a significant loss in pressure of See Tire Pressure Monitor System
displayed. See Ride Control one of the vehicle's tires. If the on page 10‑56.
System Messages on page 5‑26. warning light comes on, stop as
. Press and release the TCS/ soon as possible and inflate the Engine Oil Life System
StabiliTrak button again to turn tires to the recommended pressure The engine oil life system calculates
on both systems. shown on the Tire and Loading engine oil life based on vehicle use
Information label. See Vehicle Load and displays a DIC message when
For more information, see
Limits on page 9‑19. The warning
StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑48. it is necessary to change the engine
light will remain on until the tire oil and filter.
pressure is corrected.


In Brief 1-19
. Replace the vehicle's tires with
Resetting the Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel the same TPC Spec number
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, Economy molded into the tire's sidewall
with the engine off. near the size.
Driving habits can affect fuel
2. Press and release the stem in mileage. Here are some driving tips . Follow recommended scheduled
the lower center of the to get the best fuel economy maintenance.
instrument cluster until the OIL possible.
LIFE message is displayed. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Roadside Assistance
3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE smoothly. Program
and RESET messages appear,
press and hold the stem until
. Brake gradually and avoid U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
several beeps sound. This abrupt stops.
TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438
confirms that the oil life system . Avoid idling the engine for long
has been reset. periods of time. Canada: 1-800-268-6800
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. . When road and weather Mexico: 01-800-466-0800
See Engine Oil Life System on conditions are appropriate, use As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
page 10‑12. cruise control. you are automatically enrolled in the
. Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance program.
limits or drive more slowly when See Roadside Assistance Program
conditions require. (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or
. Keep vehicle tires properly Roadside Assistance Program
inflated. (Mexico) on page 13‑10 for more
information.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.


1-20 In Brief

Roadside Assistance and OnStar OnStar® How OnStar Service Works
(U.S. and Canada)
Q : Push this blue button to
If you have an active OnStar connect to a specially trained
subscription, press the Q button OnStar Advisor to verify your
and the current GPS location will be account information and to answer
sent to an OnStar advisor who will questions.
assess your problem, contact ] : Push this red emergency
Roadside Assistance, and relay button to get priority help from
your exact location to get the help For vehicles with an active OnStar specially trained OnStar Emergency
you need. subscription, OnStar uses several Advisors.
Online Owner Center (U.S. and innovative technologies and live X : Push this button for hands‐free,
Canada) Advisors to provide a wide range of voice‐activated calling and to give
safety, security, navigation, voice commands for Hands‐Free
The Online Owner Center is a diagnostics, and calling services.
complimentary service that includes Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn
online service reminders, vehicle Automatic Crash Response Navigation.
maintenance tips, online owner In a crash, built‐in sensors Automatic Crash Response,
manual, special privileges, automatically alert an OnStar Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
and more. Advisor who is immediately Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle
Sign up today at: connected to the vehicle to see if Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock,
you need help. Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn
U.S.: chevrolet.com (click on Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling
“Owners,” then “Manage My are available on most vehicles. Not
Chevrolet/Owners Login”) all OnStar services are available on
Canada: chevroletowner.ca all vehicles. For more information,


In Brief 1-21

see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit service provider has coverage, to important parts of your vehicle in
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or network capacity, reception, and a crash, or wireless phone network
www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact technology compatible with OnStar's congestion or jamming.
OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR service. Service involving location See Radio Frequency Statement on
(1‐888‐466‐7827) or information about your vehicle page 13‑22 for information
TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push cannot work unless GPS signals are regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Q to speak with an OnStar Advisor available, unobstructed, and Communications Commission (FCC)
24 hours a day, seven days a week. compatible with the OnStar rules and Industry Canada
For a full description of OnStar hardware. The vehicle must have a Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
services and system limitations, see working electrical system and
the OnStar Owner's Guide in the adequate battery power for the Your Responsibility
glove box. OnStar equipment to operate.
Increase the volume of the radio if
OnStar service may not work if the
OnStar service is subject to the the OnStar Advisor cannot be
OnStar equipment is not properly
OnStar Terms and Conditions heard.
installed or you have not maintained
included in the OnStar Glove it even if your vehicle is in good If the light next to the OnStar
Box Kit. working order and in compliance buttons is red, the system may not
OnStar service requires wireless with all government regulations. be functioning properly. Push Q
communication networks and the If you try to add, connect, or modify and request a vehicle diagnostic.
Global Positioning System (GPS) any equipment or software in your If the light appears clear (no light
satellite network. Not all OnStar vehicle, OnStar service may not appears), your OnStar subscription
services are available everywhere work. Other problems beyond has expired and all services have
OnStar's control may prevent
or on all vehicles at all times. been deactivated. Push Q to
service to you, such as hills, tall
OnStar service cannot work unless confirm that the OnStar equipment
buildings, tunnels, weather,
your vehicle is in a place where is active.
electrical system design and
OnStar has an agreement with a architecture of your vehicle, damage
wireless service provider for service
in that area, and the wireless


1-22 In Brief

2 NOTES


Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Keys, Doors, and Doors
Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 2-15
Windows Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Windows
Keys and Locks Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-10 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Immobilizer Operation Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 (PASS-Key III+ Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Immobilizer Operation
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 (Passlock U.S. Only) . . . . . . . 2-13
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Exterior Mirrors
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Safety Locks (Crew Cab) . . . . . 2-6 Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14


2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks If locked out of your vehicle, call the
Roadside Assistance Center. See
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
Keys and Canada) on page 13‑8 or
Roadside Assistance Program
{ WARNING (Mexico) on page 13‑10.

Leaving children in a vehicle with With an active OnStar subscription,
the ignition key is dangerous for an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar® on
many reasons. Children or others
page 1‑20.
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls
Remote Keyless Entry
The key can be used for the ignition, (RKE) System
or even make the vehicle move.
all door locks, and the tailgate.
The windows will function with the See Radio Frequency Statement on
keys in the ignition and children The key has a bar-coded key tag page 13‑22 for information
could be seriously injured or killed that the dealer or qualified locksmith regarding Part 15 of the Federal
if caught in the path of a closing can use to make new keys. Store Communications Commission (FCC)
window. Do not leave the keys in this information in a safe place, not rules and Industry Canada
a vehicle with children. in your vehicle. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.



If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry
operating range:
(RKE) System Operation
. Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from Vehicles with Remote Keyless
the vehicle. Entry (RKE), transmitter functions
work up to 9 m (30 ft) away from the
. Check the location. Other vehicle.
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
. Check the transmitter's battery. transmitter. See Remote Keyless
See “Battery Replacement” later Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2.
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your UNLOCK: Press to unlock the
dealer or a qualified technician driver door and turn on the interior
for service. lamps. The parking lamps may flash
and the horn may sound.
Press UNLOCK again within
three seconds and all of the doors
unlock.



LOCK: Press to lock all the doors. Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery:
The parking lamps may flash and the Vehicle
the horn may sound.
Only RKE transmitters programmed
If a door is open or ajar when LOCK to the vehicle will work. If a
is pressed, the horn sounds transmitter is lost or stolen, a
several times to let you know the replacement can be purchased and
doors did not lock and the content programmed through your dealer.
theft‐deterrent system is not armed. When the replacement transmitter is
Pressing LOCK again while the horn programmed to the vehicle, all
is sounding or within three seconds remaining transmitters must also be
after the horn stops sounding, the programmed. Any lost or stolen
doors lock but the content transmitters no longer work once the
theft‐deterrent system does not arm new transmitter is programmed.
until the opened door is closed. Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters programmed to it. 1. Separate the transmitter with a
Different feedback modes can be
flat, thin object inserted in the
programmed through the Driver Battery Replacement slot between the covers of the
Information Center (DIC). See
Notice: When replacing the transmitter housing.
“Remote Keyless Entry Feedback”
under Driver Information Center battery, do not touch any of the 2. Remove the old battery. Do not
(DIC) on page 5‑20. circuitry on the transmitter. Static use a metal object.
from your body could damage the
L (Panic): Press to make the transmitter.
3. Insert the new battery. Replace
horn sound and the headlamps and with a CR2032 or equivalent
taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds. battery.
To turn them off wait for 30 seconds, 4. Put the transmitter back
or press L again, or start the together.
vehicle.



Door Locks WARNING (Continued)
To lock or unlock the door from the
outside, use the key in the driver or
front passenger door or press the
{ WARNING . Young children who get into LOCK or UNLOCK button on the
unlocked vehicles may be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can transmitter.
dangerous. be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent To lock a door from the inside, move
. Passengers, especially
the manual lever on the door
children, can easily open the injuries or even death from
forward. To unlock a door from the
doors and fall out of a moving heat stroke. Always lock the
inside, move the lever on the door
vehicle. When a door is vehicle whenever leaving it. rearward.
locked, the handle will not . Outsiders can easily enter You will see a colored area on the
open it. The chance of being
through an unlocked door lever when the door is unlocked.
thrown out of the vehicle in a
when you slow down or stop
crash is increased if the
the vehicle. Locking the doors
doors are not locked. So, all
can help prevent this from
passengers should wear
happening.
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
(Continued)



Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection
If the vehicle has power door locks If the vehicle has power door locks,
and the remote keyless entry this feature protects you from
system, it has an automatic lock/ locking the key in the vehicle when
unlock feature. the key is in the ignition and a door
If the vehicle has an automatic is open.
transmission, it is programmed from If the power door lock switch is
the factory to lock all doors pressed when a door is open and
automatically when the shift lever is the key is in the ignition, all of the
moved out of P (Park). All the doors doors will lock and then the driver
will unlock when the shift lever is door will unlock.
moved back into P (Park).
If the vehicle has a manual Safety Locks (Crew Cab)
Vehicles with power door locks, the transmission, it is programmed from If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it
switches are located on the front the factory to lock all the doors may have rear door safety locks.
door armrests. when the vehicle speed is greater With this feature, the rear doors are
than 24 km/h (15 mph). The doors locked so they cannot be opened
Press L to lock the doors.
will unlock when the key is removed from the inside.
Press U to unlock the doors. from the ignition.
To change the automatic door lock
and unlock settings, see “Automatic
Door Locks” under Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑20.



To open a rear door when the safety Doors
lock is on, unlock the door and open
the door from the outside.
Rear Doors
To disengage the safety locks:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
2. Using the ignition key, turn the
safety lock to the vertical
position.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat these steps on the other
rear door.
The rear door safety lock is located
on the inside edge of each rear door
below the safety lock label.
To engage the safety locks:
1. Open one of the rear doors. To open the door, open the front
door. Then, use the handle to open
2. Using the ignition key, turn the
the rear door. The rear door must be
safety lock to the horizontal
closed before closing the front door.
position.
3. Close the door.
4. Repeat these steps on the other
rear door.



Tailgate Tailgate Removal
To remove the tailgate:
{ WARNING 1. With the tailgate fully open, lift
up slightly on the entire tailgate
It is extremely dangerous to ride
assembly.
on the tailgate, even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate
can easily lose their balance
and fall in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow Open the tailgate by pulling up on
people to ride on the tailgate. Be the outside handle while pulling the
sure everyone in your vehicle is in tailgate down.
a seat and using a safety belt When the tailgate is shut, be sure it
properly. is latched securely.
On vehicles with a locking tailgate,
use the ignition key. Turn the key 2. Remove the retaining cables
counterclockwise to lock the from both sides of the tailgate by
tailgate. Turn the key clockwise to pulling the clips away from the
unlock the tailgate. bolt heads while pushing the
cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole
on the bracket is over the bolt,
slide the bracket off of the bolt.



3. With the tailgate partially down, 3. Slide the lower end fitting onto
lift up on the passenger side and the top bolt. The tailgate will now
pull the tailgate toward you, then stay in the partially opened
move the tailgate to the right to position.
release the driver side. You can 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
then remove the entire tailgate driver side.
assembly.
If you would like to close the
Reverse the procedure to reinstall tailgate, the bracket cannot be in the
the tailgate. Make sure it is secure. partially opened position. Use the
To partially lower the tailgate: top position on the bracket to
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift anchor it on the bottom bolt.
up slightly on the entire tailgate Tailgate Partially Down
assembly.
2. Remove the retaining cable from
the passenger side of the
tailgate by pulling the clip away
from the bolt head while pushing
the cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole
on the bracket is over the bolt,
slide the bracket off the bolt.



Vehicle Security If the LOCK button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, but a door is
remember that you can start your
vehicle with the correct ignition key
This vehicle has theft-deterrent open, the horn will chirp six times. if the alarm has been set off.
features; however, they do not make Press the LOCK button again, within Here is how to avoid setting off the
it impossible to steal. three seconds, and the doors will alarm by accident:
lock. Close the open door and the
Anti-theft Alarm System system will be activated. . If you do not want to activate the
theft-deterrent system, the
If a locked door is not opened using vehicle should be locked with
the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar ®, the door key after the doors are
the pre-alarm will go off. If the closed.
engine is not started or UNLOCK
not pressed within 10 seconds, the . Always unlock a door with the
front turn signal lamps will flash for RKE transmitter. Unlocking a
two minutes, and the horn will sound door any other way will set off
If your vehicle has the Remote for two minutes, then will turn off to the alarm.
Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the save the battery power. If you set off the alarm by accident,
vehicle has a content theft-deterrent Remember, the theft-deterrent you can turn off the alarm by
alarm system. system will not activate if you lock pressing UNLOCK on the RKE
To activate the content the doors with a key, the manual transmitter. The alarm will not stop if
theft-deterrent system: door lock, or power door lock you try to unlock a door any
switch. The system can only be other way.
1. Close all the doors.
activated using the RKE transmitter,
2. Lock the doors with the RKE or by OnStar®. See the OnStar
transmitter. The security light, Owner's Guide for additional
located on the instrument panel information. You should also
cluster, will flash.



Testing the Alarm Immobilizer The key uses a transponder that
matches an immobilizer control unit
To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on in the vehicle. Only the correct key
1. From inside the vehicle, activate page 13‑22 for information starts the vehicle. If the key is ever
the system by locking the doors regarding Part 15 of the Federal damaged, the vehicle may not start.
with the RKE transmitter. Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada When trying to start the vehicle,
2. Unlock the door with the manual Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. if the engine does not start and the
door lock and open the door. security light comes on, there may
This should set off the alarm. be a problem with the theft-deterrent
Immobilizer Operation system. Turn the ignition off and try
3. To turn the alarm off, press the (PASS-Key III+
UNLOCK button on the RKE again.
transmitter or start the engine. Canada Only) If the engine still does not start, and
If the alarm does not sound when it This vehicle has a passive the key appears to be undamaged,
should but the lights flash, check to theft-deterrent system. try another ignition key. Check the
see if the horn works. The horn fuse fuse. See Fuses and Circuit
The system is automatically armed Breakers on page 10‑40. If the
may be blown. To replace the fuse, when the key is removed from the
see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on engine still does not start with the
ignition. other key, the vehicle needs service.
page 10‑40.
The system is automatically If the vehicle does start, the first key
If the alarm does not sound or the disarmed when the key is turned to may be faulty. See your dealer who
front turn signal lamps do not flash, ON/RUN. can service the theft-deterrent
see your dealer for service. system and have a new key made.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The security light comes on if there
is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system.



It is possible for the theft-deterrent 3. After the engine has started, turn If the security light comes on and
system decoder to learn the the key to LOCK/OFF, and stays on while driving, the engine
transponder value of a new or remove the key. will restart if you turn it off. However,
replacement key. Up to 10 keys can 4. Insert the second current driver's the theft-deterrent system is not
be programmed for the vehicle. The key in the ignition and start the working properly and must be
following procedure is for engine within ten seconds of serviced by your dealer. The
programming additional keys only. removing the previous key. If the vehicle is not protected by the
Canadian Owners: If the keys are engine does not start see your theft-deterrent system at this time.
lost or damaged, only a dealer can dealer for service. In an emergency, contact Roadside
service the theft-deterrent system to 5. After the engine has started, turn Assistance. See Roadside
have new ones made. Two current the key to LOCK/OFF, and Assistance Program (U.S. and
driver's keys are required to remove the key. Insert the key to Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside
program additional keys. be programmed and turn it to Assistance Program (Mexico) on
To program a new key: ON/RUN within ten seconds of page 13‑10.

1. Verify that the new key has removing the previous key. Do not leave the key or device that
PK3+ stamped on it. The security light turns off once disarms or deactivates the theft
the key has been programmed. deterrent system in the vehicle.
2. Insert the current driver's key in
the ignition and start the engine. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 if
If the engine does not start see additional keys are to be
your dealer for service. programmed.



Immobilizer Operation If the engine does not start after Exterior Mirrors
three tries, the vehicle needs
(Passlock U.S. Only) service.
Passlock® is a passive Convex Mirrors
If the engine is running and the
theft-deterrent system that enables security light comes on, the engine
fuel if the vehicle is started with a restarts if you turn the engine off. { WARNING
valid key. If an incorrect key is used However, the Passlock® system is
or the ignition lock cylinder is A convex mirror can make things,
not working properly and must be like other vehicles, look farther
tampered with, the fuel system is serviced by your dealer. The vehicle
disabled and the vehicle does not away than they really are. If you
is not protected by Passlock® at this
start. cut too sharply into the right lane,
time. See your dealer for service.
you could hit a vehicle on the
The security light turns off In an emergency, call the Roadside
approximately five seconds after right. Check the inside mirror or
Assistance Center. See Roadside glance over your shoulder before
the engine is started. See Security Assistance Program (U.S. and
Light on page 5‑19. changing lanes.
Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside
If the engine stalls and the security Assistance Program (Mexico) on
light flashes, wait about 10 minutes page 13‑10. The passenger side mirror is convex
until the light stops flashing before shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
Do not leave the key or device that curved so more can be seen from
trying to restart the engine. Release disarms or deactivates the theft
the key from START as soon as the the driver seat.
deterrent system in the vehicle.
engine starts.



Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors 3. Return the selector switch to the
center position once the mirrors
Adjust the mirrors by pressing the are adjusted.
mirror up and down and left and
right so you can see a clear view If the mirror begins making a
behind you. ratcheting sound, the mirror has
reached the end of its travel and
Manually fold the mirrors inward to can go no farther in that direction.
prevent damage when going To stop the sound, reverse the
through an automatic car wash. To mirror direction using the
fold, push the mirrors toward the control pad.
vehicle. Push outward, to return the
mirrors to their original position. Manually fold the mirrors inward to
prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. To
fold, push the mirror toward the
Vehicles with outside power mirrors vehicle. Push outward, to return the
have controls on the driver door mirror to its original position.
armrest.
To adjust the power mirrors:
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.



Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming AUTO/ ( / O (On/Off): Press
Rearview Mirror and hold AUTO/ ( for about
Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic three seconds or depending on the
Adjust this mirror for a clear view of dimming inside rearview mirror. mirror, press O to turn automatic
the area behind the vehicle. Hold Automatic dimming reduces the dimming on or off. The automatic
the mirror in the center to move it glare of lights from behind the dimming feature comes on and the
up, down, or side-to-side. To reduce vehicle. indicator light illuminates each time
headlamp glare, push the tab the vehicle is started.
The mirror may also have OnStar®
forward for daytime use and pull it and/or a compass and outside Temperature Display
for nighttime use. temperature display.
Vehicles with OnStar® have three
Y b / O (On/Off): Press Y b or
Control buttons for the OnStar depending on the mirror, press O to
additional control buttons located at system are at the bottom of the
the bottom of the mirror. See your turn the display on or off.
mirror. See the OnStar Owners
dealer for more information on the Guide for more information about To adjust between Fahrenheit and
system and how to subscribe to the services OnStar provides. See Celsius:
OnStar. See the OnStar Owner's Compass on page 5‑3 for more
Guide for more information about 1. Press and hold Y b / O for a
information about the compass
the services OnStar provides. few seconds. The current unit of
display. See “Temperature Display”
measure (C or F) flashes.
after, for more information about the
outside temperature display. 2. Press Y b / O again and
release to change the unit of
measure. Wait several seconds
and the compass/temperature
display returns with the selected
unit of measure.

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