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When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can not control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking. In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways. There are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what is not. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving. At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills, your reﬂexes, perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could have a serious - or even fatal - accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. See Drunken Driving on page 4-2. Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and ca not do. There are some hills that simply can not be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle. {CAUTION: Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive down them, you can not control your speed. If you drive across them, you will roll over. You could be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness, do not drive the hill. Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. 4-18

Section	Page
2004 Chevrolet Colorado Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Manual Seats	9
Power Seats	10
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Seatback Latches	14
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	14
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	16
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Right Front Passenger Position	30
Center Front Passenger Position	30
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	34
Safety Belt Pretensioners	36
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Top Strap	48
Top Strap Anchor Location	50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	52
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Models with an Air Bag Off Switch)	54
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Models without an Air Bag Off Switch)	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Models with an Air Bag Off Switch)	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Models without an Air Bag Off Switch)	64
Air Bag Systems	68
Where Are the Air Bags?	70
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	74
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	74
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	75
Air Bag Off Switch	77
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Restraint System Check	81
Checking Your Restraint Systems	81
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	81
Features and Controls	83
Keys	85
Remote Keyless Entry System	87
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	88
Doors and Locks	90
Door Locks	90
Power Door Locks	91
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	91
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	92
Lockout Protection	93
Leaving Your Vehicle	93
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	93
Tailgate	93
Windows	95
Manual Windows	95
Power Windows	96
Sliding Rear Window	97
Sun Visors	97
Theft-Deterrent Systems	98
Content Theft-Deterrent	98
Passlock®	99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	100
Starting Your Engine	102
Engine Coolant Heater	103
Automatic Transmission Operation	104
Manual Transmission Operation	107
Four-Wheel Drive	110
Parking Brake	113
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	114
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	116
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	117
Parking Over Things That Burn	117
Engine Exhaust	118
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	118
Mirrors	120
Manual Rearview Mirror	120
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	120
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	120
Outside Manual Mirrors	123
Outside Power Mirrors	123
Outside Convex Mirror	124
OnStar® System	124
Storage Areas	126
Glove Box	126
Cupholder(s)	126
Front Armrest Storage Area	126
Assist Handles	127
Rear Storage Area	127
Bed Rails	127
Instrument Panel	129
Instrument Panel Overview	132
Hazard Warning Flashers	134
Other Warning Devices	135
Horn	135
Tilt Wheel	135
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	136
Exterior Lamps	142
Interior Lamps	145
Accessory Power Outlets	146
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	147
Climate Controls	147
Climate Control System	147
Outlet Adjustment	150
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	151
Instrument Panel Cluster	152
Speedometer and Odometer	153
Trip Odometer	153
Tachometer	154
Safety Belt Reminder Light	154
Air Bag Readiness Light	155
Air Bag Off Light	156
Battery Warning Light	157
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	158
Brake System Warning Light	158
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	159
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Oil Pressure Light	164
Security Light	165
Cruise Control Light	165
Highbeam On Light	165
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light	166
Fuel Gage	166
Driver Information Center (DIC)	167
DIC Controls and Displays	167
DIC Warnings and Messages	169
Audio System(s)	172
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	173
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	173
AM-FM Radio	174
Radio with CD	177
Radio with Six-Disc CD	186
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)	198
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)	198
Radio Reception	198
Care of Your CDs	198
Care of Your CD Player	199
Fixed Mast Antenna	199
Chime Level Adjustment	199
Driving Your Vehicle	201
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	202
Defensive Driving	202
Drunken Driving	202
Control of a Vehicle	205
Braking	206
Traction Control System (TCS)	208
Steering	209
Off-Road Recovery	211
Passing	212
Loss of Control	213
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	214
Driving at Night	228
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	229
City Driving	232
Freeway Driving	233
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	234
Highway Hypnosis	235
Hill and Mountain Roads	236
Winter Driving	238
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	242
Towing	245
Towing Your Vehicle	245
Recreational Vehicle Towing	245
Loading Your Vehicle	250
Truck-Camper Loading Information	256
Trailer Recommendations	256
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	256
Towing a Trailer	257
Service and Appearance Care	271
Service	273
Doing Your Own Service Work	274
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	274
Fuel	275
Gasoline Octane	275
Gasoline Specifications	275
California Fuel	276
Additives	276
Fuels in Foreign Countries	277
Filling Your Tank	277
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	280
Checking Things Under the Hood	280
Hood Release	281
Engine Compartment Overview	282
Engine Oil	283
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	287
Automatic Transmission Fluid	289
Manual Transmission Fluid	292
Hydraulic Clutch (Manual Transmission)	294
Engine Coolant	295
Radiator Pressure Cap	297
Engine Overheating	298
Cooling System	300
Engine Fan Noise	306
Power Steering Fluid	306
Windshield Washer Fluid	308
Brakes	309
Battery	312
Jump Starting	313
Rear Axle	317
Four-Wheel Drive	318
Front Axle	319
Bulb Replacement	320
Halogen Bulbs	320
Headlamps	320
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	322
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	323
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	323
Replacement Bulbs	324
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	325
Tires	327
Inflation - Tire Pressure	334
Tire Inspection and Rotation	335
When It Is Time for New Tires	337
Buying New Tires	338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	339
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	340
Wheel Replacement	340
Tire Chains	342
If a Tire Goes Flat	343
Changing a Flat Tire	344
Spare Tire	364
Appearance Care	365
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	365
Care of Safety Belts	368
Weatherstrips	368
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	369
Sheet Metal Damage	371
Finish Damage	371
Underbody Maintenance	372
Chemical Paint Spotting	372
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	372
Vehicle Identification	374
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	374
Service Parts Identification Label	374
Electrical System	374
Add-On Electrical Equipment	374
Windshield Wiper Fuses	375
Power Windows and Other Power Options	375
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	375
Capacities and Specifications	379
Maintenance Schedule	381
Maintenance Schedule	382
Introduction	382
Maintenance Requirements	382
Your Vehicle and the Environment	382
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	382
Scheduled Maintenance	384
Additional Required Services	386
Maintenance Footnotes	387
Owner Checks and Services	389
At Each Fuel Fill	389
At Least Once a Month	389
At Least Once a Year	390
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	393
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	395
Engine Drive Belt Routing	396
Maintenance Record	397
Customer Assistance and Information	399
Customer Assistance and Information	400
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	400
Online Owner Center	401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	402
Customer Assistance Offices	402
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	403
Roadside Assistance Program	404
Courtesy Transportation	405
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	407
Reporting Safety Defects	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	410
Service Publications Ordering Information	410

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When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep

a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other

surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands

if you are not prepared.

When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,

your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,

even with one or two wheels, you can not control the

vehicle as well or at all.

Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is

especially important to avoid sudden acceleration,

sudden turns or sudden braking.

In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of

alertness from driving on paved roads and highways.

There are no road signs, posted speed limits or

signal lights. You have to use your own good judgment

about what is safe and what is not.

Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any

road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving.

At the very time you need special alertness and driving

skills, your reflexes, perceptions and judgment can

be affected by even a small amount of alcohol.

You could have a serious — or even fatal — accident

if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has

been drinking. See

Drunken Driving on page 4-2

Driving on Off-Road Hills

Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill.

Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an

understanding of what your vehicle can and ca not do.

There are some hills that simply can not be driven, no

matter how well built the vehicle.

{

CAUTION:

Many hills are simply too steep for any

vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall.

If you drive down them, you can not control

your speed. If you drive across them, you

will roll over. You could be seriously injured

or killed. If you have any doubt about the

steepness, do not drive the hill.

Approaching a Hill

When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is

one of those hills that is just too steep to climb,

descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge.

On a very small hill, for example, there may be a

smooth, constant incline with only a small change in

elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.

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