2007 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual
2007 Chevrolet Colorado Manual
2007 Chevrolet Colorado manual content summary:
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2007 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...17 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...43 Airbag System ...76 Restraint System Check ...94 Features and Controls ...97 Keys ...99 Doors and Locks ...104 Windows ...110 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 2
and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Rear Axle ...Four-Wheel Drive ... 439 Maintenance Schedule ...441 Maintenance Schedule ...442 Customer Assistance Information ...463 Customer Assistance and Information ...464 Reporting Safety Defects ...481 Index ...485 2 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 3
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name COLORADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the this manual in the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 4
for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. {CAUTION: These also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not do in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 5
avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also Panel Overview in Section 3 • Climate Controls in Section 3 • Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 • Audio System(s) in Section 3 • Engine - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 6
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: 6 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Guides Restraint ...53 Lower Anchors and Tethers Manual Seats ...9 Power Seats ...10 Manual Lumbar ...10 Power Lumbar ...11 Heated Seats ...11 Reclining Seatbacks ...12 Head Restraints ...15 Seatback Latches ...16 Rear Seats ...17 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...17 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...92 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...93 Restraint System Check ...94 Checking the Restraint Systems ...94 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...95 Airbag System ...76 Where Are the Airbags - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 9
{CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place. 9 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 10
under Reclining Seatbacks on page 12 for more information. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, there is a lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. Turn the top of the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 11
the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats. heated seat feature to work. The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off and then turned back on. The passenger - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 12
to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 13
To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 14
like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 15
adjustable head restraints. If your vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustable head restraints. Pull up on the head restraint to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button located on top of the seatback and push down on the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 16
and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until it latches. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position. 16 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) If your vehicle has an extended cab, there may be forward folding seats in the rear area. To store the seat, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear it does not move when not in use. 2. Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel. 17 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The rear seatback(s) in the crew cab can be folded forward. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 19
twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 3. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 20
: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 182 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 182. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 20 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 22 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 23
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 23 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 24
the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 25
wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that you are in an accident - even one that is not your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 26
it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 26 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 27
the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 28
if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 28 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 29
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 30
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 32
a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 33
. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. When the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 34
, see Driver Position on page 25. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt - except for one thing. off the passenger's frontal airbag. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 35
the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 42. When you sit in the center front - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 36
let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 36 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 37
. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 42. unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 38
your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 39
in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. 1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. 39 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 40
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 41
belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Slide the guide back on its storage clip located between the interior body - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 42
see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They help tighten the work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 42 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 44
the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 39. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 45
{CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 46
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 47
can provide. {CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. CAUTION: (Continued) 47 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 48
support, including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. instructions that come with the restraint state the weight - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 49
around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or should be secured in appropriate child restraints. An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 50
restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 51
A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions this manual. The child restraint instructions are - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 53
are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest- type shield has straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield that swings up or to the side. Because there are different systems, it is important to refer to the instructions - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 54
) {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 55
injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Be position. The restraints will not work properly. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 56
When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 56 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 57
anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Crew Cab - Rear Seat i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 59
tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. Front Seat - Regular and Extended Cab without Rear Seats For crew cab models, there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear outboard seating position, located where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 59 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Crew Cab Extended Cab - Rear Seat The top tether anchors in a crew cab model are located on the back wall behind each rear seating position. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 61
or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be Cab without Rear Seats For regular and extended cab models without rear seats, there is a top tether anchor located behind a removable cover on the back - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Designed for the LATCH System {CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 62 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 63
restraint has been installed. Be sure to follow the instructions of the child restraint manufacturer. Notice: Contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle's safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts. Make sure when securing unused safety belts behind - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 64
to the top tether anchor (A). Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Pull the seatback forward to access the top tether anchors (A). See Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) on page 17 or Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) on page 18. 64 If the position you are using - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 65
safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 3.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 3.2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 4. Tighten the top tether. 5. Push and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Cab - Rear Seat 1.3. Attach the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors (D) in the vehicle. The child restraint instructions Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1. Find the lower anchors (D) for the desired seating - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 67
3. Tighten the lower anchor attachments and the top tether. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Front Seat - Regular/Extended Cab without Rear Seats Your vehicle has a right front passenger's - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 68
a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56. If your child Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 69
out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. If your child restraint has a top tether, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56. 69 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 70
restraint, if the top tether is attached, disconnect it. Unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. For outboard seating positions, when the safety belt is not in - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger's airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 53. In addition - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 72
) {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 73
if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 74
-facing, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat. See Manual Seats on page 9 or Power Seats of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 75
has a top tether, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56. 7. To tighten the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 76
airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key seat position in the vehicle if one is available and check with your dealer. To remove the child restraint, if it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 77
of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them. CAUTION: (Continued) Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 78
should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. {CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 79
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Where Are the Airbags? The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 183 for more - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 80
The right front passenger's airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 80 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 81
secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating side impact airbag will be blocked. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. If your vehicle has a roof - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 82
restraint according to crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and is about 19 to 24 mph (30.6 to 38.6 km/h) if the other sensors do not over-ride this. The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 83
side impacts. If your vehicle has side impact airbags, it has electronic side sensors. The side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe location and severity of the impact. The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 84
ator, airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. For force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But the frontal airbags would - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 85
the instrument panel for the right front passenger time. The parts of the trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 86
. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 476. • Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 87
passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 88
) {CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 89
seat. • A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the the off indicator on the instrument panel will light and stay lit to remind you on indicator is still lit, check to make sure that the vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 90
system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active. For some front passenger's frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 91
happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger's seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 183 for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 92
affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 464. A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Also, the airbag - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 94
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 95
have not deployed. The driver and front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 96
✍ NOTES 96 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 97
-In ...115 Ignition Positions ...116 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...117 Starting the Engine ...118 Engine Coolant Heater ...119 Automatic Transmission Operation ...120 Manual Transmission Operation ...124 Four-Wheel Drive ...126 Parking Brake ...130 Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Areas ...150 Glove Box ...150 Cupholder(s) ...150 Front Armrest Storage Area ...151 Assist Handles ...151 Rear Storage Area ...151 Sunroof ...153 Mirrors ...138 Manual Rearview Mirror ...138 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...138 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 99 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 100
There is a double-sided key that can be used for the ignition, all door locks, and the tailgate. The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in a safe - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 101
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. • Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 102. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. 101 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 102
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 113 for additional information. UNLOCK: Press this button to unlock the driver's door and turn on the interior lamps. The parking lamps may also flash, and the horn may chirp, when this button is pressed. LOCK: Press - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 103
your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter. To replace the battery, do the following: Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 104
or unlock button on the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 105
the lever on the door rearward. You will see a colored area on the lever when the door is unlocked. Driver's Switch Shown, Front Passenger's Switch Similar Press L (lock) to lock all the doors at once. To unlock all the doors, press U (unlock). On crew cab models, use the manual door lock lever on - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 106
is removed from the ignition. To change the automatic door lock and unlock settings, see "Automatic Door Locks" under DIC Controls and Displays on page 196. Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) If your vehicle is a crew cab model, it may have rear door security locks. With this feature, you can lock - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 107
the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. Rear Doors (Extended Cab) To open a rear door, open the front door. Then, use the handle located on the front edge of the rear door panel to open it. You must close the rear door before closing the front - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 108
lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. 2. Remove the retaining cables from both back up, be sure it latches securely. You can lock the tailgate using your ignition key. Turn the key counterclockwise to lock the tailgate. Turn the key clockwise to unlock the tailgate. When the larger part - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 109
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. 3. Slide the lower . Tailgate Partially Down When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 110
even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the handle on each door to open and close each window. 110 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 111
allows the window to be lowered fully without continuously holding the switch. Press the front of the switch past the first position to activate the express-down mode. The express-down mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch. Crew Cab Switches Shown Window Lockout o (Window - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 112
, pull the sun visor down. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction. Visor Vanity Mirror The passenger's side sun visor may have a mirror. Pull down the visor to access the mirror. Theft-Deterrent - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 113
be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. • Always unlock a door with the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will all the doors. 2. Lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 114
the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. 3. To turn the alarm off, press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or start the engine. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the lights flash, check to see if the horn works. The - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 115
805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 116
of this works, then your vehicle needs service. ACC (ACCESSORY) (B): This is the position in which you can operate your electrical accessories or items plugged into the accessory power outlets. On automatic transmission vehicles, this position unlocks the ignition. On manual transmission vehicles - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 117
the switch. The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ON to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 118
damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in the NEUTRAL position and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 119
the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 120
engine compartment behind the underhood fuse block on the driver's side of the vehicle. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. How long should you keep the coolant heater it away from moving engine parts. If you do not battery which could discharge your battery over a period of time. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 121
is recommended that you disconnect the battery cable from the battery to prevent discharging your battery. There are several different positions before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 122
to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 123
is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill. SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than THIRD (3) without using your brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 124
pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to NEUTRAL. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the a fifth gear to reverse gear shift. Here is how to operate your manual transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your vehicle. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you wheel low. For more information, see Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 187. Up-Shift Light This light will show you when to shift to the next - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 126
engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the best performance out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 127
. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle in for service. An indicator light will flash while manual transmission, even if you are in gear. You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 128
(N) for an automatic transmission or the clutch pedal pressed for a manual transmission. The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Low is to Four-Wheel Low button. You must wait for the Four-Wheel Low indicator light to stop flashing and stay on before shifting the transmission into gear - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 129
the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), or press in the clutch for vehicles with a manual transmission. 4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High. 5. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons at the same time for 10 seconds. The NEUTRAL (N) light will - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 130
the key to ACC (Accessory). 8. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P), or FIRST (1) for vehicles that have a manual transmission. 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK. 5. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL, the indicator light will go out. 6. Release the parking brake. 7. Shift the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 131
when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 132
be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 133
fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 134
the system fixed as soon as you can. 134 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Your vehicle has a manual transmission. Before you get out of your vehicle, move the shift lever into REVERSE (R), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into REVERSE (R) with the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 135
Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 135 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 136
CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 137
move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the automatic transmission shift lever to PARK (P), or the manual transmission shift lever to NEUTRAL. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 138
case is in a drive gear - not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See manual rearview mirror with the OnStar® System. You can adjust the mirror for day or night driving. Press the tab forward for day driving. Pull the tab back - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 139
feature. When on, the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror has a dual display in the upper right corner of on page 147 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. P (On/Off): This is the on/off button. 139 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 140
the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. • The compass does - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 142
fly, will toggle the display reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold , an automatic dimming mirror will dim to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 143
mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted. magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. • The compass does not display the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 144
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 145
the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. Outside Manual Mirrors If the vehicle has manual outside mirrors, adjust them by hand so 's or passenger's mirror. 2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the direction you want the mirror to go. 3. Return - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 146
direction. To stop the sound, reverse the mirror direction using the control pad. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 146 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 147
week. Not all OnStar® features are available on all vehicles. To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar® services and system limitations, see the OnStar® Owner's Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com. OnStar® uses several - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 148
service plan, depending on eligibility. To find out more, refer to the OnStar® Owner's Guide in the vehicle's glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). AccidentAssist Remote Door - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 149
voicemail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar® Owner's Guide for more information. and, in the event of a crash, additional a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar® service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 150
have two cupholders located on the lower part of the front doors as well as two cupholders located at the front end of the console. Vehicles with bench seats may have cupholders attached to the front of the center seat. If your vehicle is an extended cab or crew cab model, your vehicle also has two - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 151
. If your vehicle has assist handles, they are located above the doors. If your vehicle has roof-mounted side impact air bags, there are assist handles located above both the driver's and front passenger's doors. Rear Storage Area If your vehicle is an extended cab model, it might have storage - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 152
To access the storage compartments, lift the cushion on the bottom of the rear seats. This exposes the storage boxes under the seat. To open a storage box, unhook the bottom and lift the two latches on each side of the storage box. 152 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 153
reached. R (Close): Press and hold this button to close the sunroof. Release the button when the desired position is reached. The sunshade must be opened manually. 153 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 154
✍ NOTES 154 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 155
183 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...184 Battery Warning Light ...186 Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...187 Brake System Warning Light ...187 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...188 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...189 Tire Pressure Light ...189 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...190 Oil - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 156
243 Care of the CD Player ...243 Fixed Mast Antenna ...244 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...244 Chime Level Adjustment ...244 Security Light ...194 Cruise Control Light ...194 Highbeam On Light ...194 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light ...195 Fuel Gage ...195 Driver Information Center - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 157
✍ NOTES 157 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar 158 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 159
126. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 205. K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 175. L. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on page 176. M. Accessory Power Outlet. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 174. N. Passenger Air Bag - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 160
problem. The front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on the instrument panel, between the two air horn, press the horn symbol on the steering wheel pad. The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position the key is in, and even if - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The tilt steering wheel can be raised to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 162
position. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash itself when released. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the check for a burned-out bulb or a blown fuse. For bulb replacement, see Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. If your headlamps are in the it. The windshield wipers work in all ignition positions, except off. This includes the Retained Access Power mode. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 164
Washer {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. 9 (Off): Move the lever to this position to turn the system off. R (On): Move the lever to this position to turn the system - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 165
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. If the brakes allow you to safely use it again, you can turn cruise control back on. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 166
briefly from on to resume/accelerate. The vehicle will go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold will keep going faster until you release the lever or apply the brake. Do not hold the lever at resume/accelerate if you do panel will be lit when the cruise control is engaged. 166 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 167
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Cruise Control To turn off the cruise control, do one of the following: • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Move the cruise control lever to off. • Lightly tap or press the clutch, if you have a manual transmission. Exterior Lamps Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 169
to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights. You can switch the headlamps from low to high beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction lever toward the instrument panel. Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when the headlamps or - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 170
is not in PARK (P) if you have an automatic transmission. • The light sensor determines it is daytime. Your vehicle will have either the parking lamps or reduced when the headlights are on. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not covered, or the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 171
affected when the light sensor detects a change in lighting lasting longer than Panel Brightness on page 172. Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, you can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 172
the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. The instrument panel lights, cluster, and radio display do not dim to complete darkness. The instrument panel light brightness control will only work if the headlamps or parking lamps are on. See Exterior - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 173
the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 174
radio. Your vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located on the lower part of the instrument panel below the climate control system and fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on accessory power outlets. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 175
. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 176
enter the vehicle and will be directed according to the position of the mode knob. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel is used to direct the airflow inside your vehicle. Turn the knob to select one of the following modes: With this system you can control the heating - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 177
is turned off. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. be used while in bi-level and vent modes. Recirculation is not available, and the light will not come on or flash while in heat, floor, floor/defog, or - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 178
compressor unless the outside temperature is near, or below freezing. Recirculation is not available in this mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 179
warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 180
Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 181
(used in Canada). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running. Simply press the trip information , and a label must be put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: If you operate the engine - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Passenger Sensing System on page 86 for more information. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it . You should have the passenger buckle their seat belt. This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 183
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 184
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. There is a indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 185
airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. Do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the right - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 186
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to show you it is working; then it should go out. If it - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 187
your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 188
take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 297. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), this light will come on briefly when you start your engine to show it is working. Then it will turn off - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 189
for more information. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the proper pressure. See Tires on page 377 for more information. This light will flash for 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 190
for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 191
come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 192
light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly. Your recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 193
vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. It goes off once you start your engine. That is a check to be sure the light works - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 194
light will stay on until the engine starts. Cruise Control Light This light comes on whenever you set the cruise control. If the ignition is turned on, and the light ® on page 114. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock® system. Your - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Indicator Light This light turns on are four things that some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage does not go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. When the fuel in the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 196
comes on when the ignition is on. If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the DIC will acknowledge some current warnings or service messages. Some messages will only clear after trip odometer reset stem is located on the instrument panel cluster next to the DIC display. To scroll - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 197
engine off, turn the key to ON and then press the reset stem until OIL LIFE RESET appears - alternating the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Engine Oil on page 333 and steps: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to ON. 2. Close all doors and make sure that the DOORS message is not displayed - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 198
3: On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). The doors will not automatically unlock. On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h). The - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 199
you to program your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feedback to a preferred setting. To set your choice for this feature, perform the following steps: 1. With the engine off, turn the key to LOCK. Do not remove the key from the ignition. 2. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the RKE - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 200
the ENG HOT message. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) FAULT This message displays if there is a problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Check the ABS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Brakes on page 357 and Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 188 for - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 201
problem with the brakes. Check the brakes as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Brakes on page 357 and Brake System Warning Light to be changed. Check the oil in your vehicle as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 333 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 202
the vehicle's fuel cap is either off or loose. Pull over as soon as possible and check to see if the fuel cap is secure. You may also see the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster. If the check engine light does come on when the fuel cap was loose, it may take a few driving trips - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Warning Light on page 187 for more information. The message clears from the display after the parking brake is released or by pressing and releasing the reset stem. SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) This message displays when there is a problem with the transfer case control system. Check the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 204
it from the display. SERVICE CHARG (Charge) SYS (System) This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the battery warning light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Battery Warning Light on page 186. The battery will not be - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 205
distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 246. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle's audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. While your vehicle is parked, set - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 206
an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal may not work. Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it. See Accessories and Modifi - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The selection displays. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 209
and both speaker controls to the middle position, first exit out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function or AUDIO for more than two seconds until a beep sounds. CEN (center) displays. Fade might not be available if the vehicle is a regular cab model. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 210
the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 211
digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 213
q SEEK r: Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 214
/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. To return the bass and treble to the manual mode, push and release the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 215
IF PTY disappears on the display, go back to Step 1. If both PTY and TRAF Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 216
by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. INFO (Information): If the current station , call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 217
play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 218
starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol appears on the has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 219
1 FLD x (Previous): This button is inactive when playing a CD. 2 FLD w (Next): This button is inactive when playing a CD. 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 220
AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol appears on the display when a CD is loaded. CD Messages CHECK scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about to your dealer when reporting the problem. Z (Eject): Press this button - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 221
available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 222
talk, traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children's programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™; In the U.S. at www.xmradio.com or - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 223
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). 3. Tune in the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 225
, talk, pop, rock, and classical. To return to the manual mode, press the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display. Then manually adjust the bass, midrange, and treble using the AUDIO knob. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 226
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. To turn alternate frequency on, The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency. To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 227
button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release the INFO button. A new group of words appears on the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 228
of the music that has been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged, such - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 229
up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD button. 3. Wait for the indicator light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 230
the CD AUX button (if indicator light begins back into the player, before the 25 second time period is complete, the player senses an error and tries to eject the CD several times before stopping. Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 231
RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT appears on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. • To repeat the CD you are listening to, press and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 232
steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD. See "LOAD CD" listed previously in this section for more information. 2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode. S-LIST should not appear on the display. If S-LIST is present, press the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 233
To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST appears on the display. 3. Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to be deleted. 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 234
CHECK or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc. • Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension, other file extensions may not work. • Files can be - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 235
play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders. The system can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep the depth of the folders to player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files. The empty folder does not display. No Folder When the CD - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 236
name. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the they cannot be edited. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 237
CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number appears on been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 238
, press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds. You will hear a beep and DISC RDM (disc random) appears on the display. This feature does not work with playlists. When in random, pressing and releasing either SEEK arrow takes the CD to the next or previous random track. Press and release this - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 239
. BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains safely inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol illuminates on the display when a CD is loaded. Z (Eject): Press - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 240
be blocked at a customer's that is blocking the XM™ signal. audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. This channel is not currently in service working properly. No Signl Loading Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 241
channel. The system is working properly. There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. The XM™ receiver having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM™ - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 242
accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory of your vehicle's radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the light indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed. With THEFTLOCK® - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 243
causing the sound to fade in and out. Care of Your CDs Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and edge of the hole and the outer edge. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it. Check LOUD will appear on the radio display. To change back to the default or normal setting, press and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 245
...290 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...296 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...296 Towing ...297 Towing Your Vehicle ...297 Recreational Vehicle Driving ...247 Control of a Vehicle ...250 Braking ...250 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...251 Braking in Emergencies ...253 Traction Control System (TCS - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 20. {CAUTION: Defensive driving really means " - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 247
situation, here is some general information on the problem. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • The length of time - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 248
close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 249
is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. 249 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 250
brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 323. Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 187. Braking part. So brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 251
. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with the ABS, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 188. 251 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 252
animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. As - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 253
reduces engine power and may also upshift the transmission to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. The TCS button is located on your instrument panel. Press this button to turn the TCS off and on. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 254
gears only when necessary. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 120 and/or Manual Transmission Operation on page 124 for more information. If there is a problem with TCS, TRACTION FAULT will be displayed on your Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200 for - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 255
steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meet - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 256
a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 257
a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 258
back again and wait for another opportunity. 258 • If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. Check brake lamps - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 259
review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower : Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 259 Skidding handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 260
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properly attached. Be sure you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 261
the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain does not toss things around. You will find other important information in this manual. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 290 and Tires on page 377. 261 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 262
maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads. It is also a good idea to have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you or engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and body, you will need to respond - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 263
for obstacles. • You have less time to react. • You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. • You will need more distance for braking, especially since you are on an unpaved surface. Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 264
, 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 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 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 265
there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? • Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? • What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed. Do not use more power than you need, because you do not want your wheels - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 267
manual transmission, to rev-up the engine and regain forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control. Instead, apply the regular brake If you cannot make it up the hill, you must back straight down the hill. 267 A: If this happens, - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it. What should I do? A: Set the parking brake, put the automatic transmission in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in FIRST (1), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 269
vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift to PARK (P), or to NEUTRAL with the manual transmission, and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down. 4. If the engine will not start, get out - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 270
not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 271
If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 272
quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud - the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep mud, the idea is to will not get through. Also, water that deep can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 273
to start the engine. When you go through water, remember that when the brakes get wet, braking. Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. Your vehicle will require more frequent service - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 274
by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips higher speed roads. Your vehicle's headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In . Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 275
headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 276
is raining. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They may not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 276 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 277
: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 278
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 279
of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 280
check not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next a day's work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you will find experienced and able service - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 282
and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving on page 260 for information about driving off-road. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, your - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 283
brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine of special problems. Examples are engine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 284
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 285
the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 286
have been stopped by the snow. • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you do not have blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 287
of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 288
parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, or with a manual transmission - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 289
pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. Your vehicle may - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 290
: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 291
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 292
1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg) Item A B C Example 2 Description Total Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 750 lbs (340 kg) 150 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 293
capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo, and any accessories or cab models, will have the Certification/Tire label attached to the edge of the driver's side, extended cab door, below the door latch post. The label shows the Gross Vehicle Weight - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 294
: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 295
also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving . • Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 296
. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the rear axle. A reinforcement kit for mounting a toolbox is recommended. See to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 470. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 298
your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Drive the vehicle to be towed into position behind the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 130 for more information. 298 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 299
even if the transmission is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. 5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. See Four - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 300
-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow your vehicle from the front: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 130 for more information. 300 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 301
transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to attach and secure the vehicle your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Vehicles 3. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission in FIRST (1). 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer's instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 130 for more information. 302 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 303
from the negative terminal (post) of the battery to prevent your battery from draining while towing. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 130 for more - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 304
's instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. For manual transmission your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well - or even at instructions in this section and check with your - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 306
if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions). If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it's better not to use the highest gear. Three important considerations have to do with weight: • the weight of - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 307
, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.7L Engine Manual Transmission, 2.9L Engine 2WD Reg. Cab/mid-box Automatic Transmission, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.7L Engine Manual Transmission, 2.9L Engine Axle Ratio 3.73 3.73 3.73 Axle Ratio 3.73 3.73 3.73 Maximum Trailer Weight 3,300 lbs - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 308
, 3.7L Engine Manual Transmission, 2.9L Engine 2WD Crew Cab Automatic Transmission, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.7L Engine Manual Transmission, 2.9L Engine 4WD Regular Cab Automatic Transmission, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.7L Engine Manual - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Transmission, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 2.9L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.7L Engine Manual Transmission, 2.9L Engine Manual Transmission, 2.9L Engine 4WD Crew Cab Automatic Transmission, 3.7L Engine Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 3.73 4.10 Axle Ratio 3.73 Maximum Trailer Weight 2,900 lbs - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 310
of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 311
applied well behind the rear axle, the effect on the rear axle will be greater than just the weight itself, as much as 1.5 times as much. The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs (578 kg). Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 312
kg) on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight. Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 313
vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches You can use your step bumper hitch for trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) total weight, and 200 lbs (90 kg) tongue weight. Notice: If you use a step-bumper hitch, your bumper could be damaged - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Instructions bumper parts can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure. • The trailer's brake system will use less than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of fluid from your vehicle's master cylinder. Otherwise, both braking systems won't work well. You could even lose your brakes. If everything checks - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 315
check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 316
. Do this so your trailer won't strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 317
a hill, here's how to do it: 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual transmission. When parking uphill, turn your wheels away from the curb. When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 318
fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you're trailering, it's a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 319
...355 Windshield Washer Fluid ...356 Brakes ...357 Battery ...361 Jump Starting ...362 Rear Axle ...368 Four-Wheel Drive ...368 Front Axle ...369 Service ...322 Accessories and Modifications ...323 California Proposition 65 Warning ...323 Doing Your Own Service Work ...324 Adding Equipment to the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 320
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tire Pressure Monitor System ...386 Tire Inspection and DRL) ...372 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...372 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...373 License Plate Lamp ...374 Replacement Bulbs ...374 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...434 Service Parts Identification Label ...434 Electrical System ...434 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...435 Capacities and Specifications ...439 Appearance Care ...424 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...424 Fabric/Carpet ...425 Leather ...426 Instrument Panel - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 322
and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: 322 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 323
and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories. California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 324
, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 325
your vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding engine needs service. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep your engine - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 326
may fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work intake valves clean, or if your vehicle experiences problems - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 327
corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage on. If this occurs, return to your dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 328
injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are let children pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel cap, - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 329
the fuel cap is not properly installed, the FUEL CAP message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the check engine light will be lit on the instrument panel cluster. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 200 and Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 190 for more information. {CAUTION - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Container Checking Things container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground. • Bring the fill that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 331
the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Before closing the hood, be to its retainer. Lower the hood 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.9L engine (3.7L engine similar), you will see the following: 332 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 333
. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 333. J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 362. K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes on page 357. L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 435. M. Battery. See Battery on - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 334
much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through. 334 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 335
damage not covered by your warranty. GM Goodwrench® oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. 335 Look or two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 336
over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 337
, reset the system. To reset the Engine Oil Life system, do the following: 1. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON. 2. Press and release the stem in the lower center of the instrument cluster until the OIL LIFE message is displayed. 3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and RESET messages appear - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 338
hold the cover on and remove the cover. 2. Lift out the engine air cleaner/filter. 3. Inspect or replace the air filter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 458 to determine which filter to use. 4. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover. Fasten the clips to hold the cover in place - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 339
to stop flames if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 340
the fluid hot before adding fluid. Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level. Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 341
on the passenger's side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for more information on location. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 342
the engine oil is changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission does not require changing. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 343
level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. Install the filler plug. Be sure the plug is fully seated. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 344
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for reservoir location. When to Check and What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check clutch could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the fluid - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 345
the proper engine temperature. • Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant may require changing sooner, at the first maintenance service after each - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 346
, radiator, heater core, and other parts. Notice: If you use extra inhibitors and/or additives in your vehicle's cooling system, you could damage your vehicle. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. {CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 348
gage is on the instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 189. The air conditioning might stop working if the engine is too hot. This is normal and helps cool the engine. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL and let the engine idle. 2. Turn off the air conditioning. 3. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 350
hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap If the coolant inside the coolant recovery it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 351
{CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 352
. Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 353
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap - even a little - they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 354
® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 345 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. . Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck might be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 355
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 356
How to Check Power Steering Fluid 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 357
normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have the brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well, or will not work at - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 358
: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See "Checking Brake Fluid" in this section. Refer - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 359
they may not even work at all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 360
axle sets. {CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. 360 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 361
® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 332 for battery location. Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 361 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 362
gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 362 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explode or - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 363
work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 364
, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. CAUTION: (Continued) Be sure the batteries have enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco® battery (or batteries) installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 365
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 366
the negative (−) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal for this purpose. 10 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 367
positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (−) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals C. Dead - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 368
to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Additional Required Services on page 448. How to Check - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 369
your front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 370
gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. 370 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 371
on page 331 for more information. 2. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside the engine compartment. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clips - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 372
2. Reach in to access either one of the bulb sockets in the engine compartment. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly. 3. Holding the socket, pull the bulb to release it from the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 373
and tighten the screws. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal/Taillamp C. Back-up Lamp 3. Pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 374
High-beam 9005 9006 3757KA 3157A 3057 Bulb Number 912 W5W 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb socket ) Stoplamp, Rear Turn Signal, Taillamp, and Back-up Lamp For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. 374 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 375
ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 458. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the Assembly B. Arm Assembly C. Locking Tab D. Blade Pivot E. Hook Slot F. Arm Hook 2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade assembly - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 376
sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. A. Claw in Notch B. Correct Installation C. Incorrect Installation 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 7. Carefully - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 377
your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading Your Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. CAUTION: (Continued) Tire pressure should be checked - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 378
: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. See "Compact Spare Tire" under Spare Tire on page 422 for additional - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (E) Tire Inflation: The temporary use tire or compact numbers define a tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter T as the first character in the tire size means - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 381
. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load range and speed rating of the the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 382
inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission/transaxle, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 383
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 290. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 384
of the tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which the that provides consumers with ratings plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 290. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Your Vehicle on page 290. How you load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort, never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). This system uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly on your vehicle, except the spare tire. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit the tire - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 387
weather conditions, that the low tire pressure warning light and the DIC LOW TIRE message may come This may be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) is getting low and the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the handling and stopping ability. 387 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 388
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or Pressure Monitors. The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor sensors. 388 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 389
service. The TPMS sensors may also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air over. The TPMS sensor matching procedure is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON with the engine off. 3. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 390
side rear tire, check to see if the TPMS low tire warning light and the DIC LOW TIRE messages have turned off. If yes, the TPMS sensors have been relearned. the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label. 11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems. 390 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 391
operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 392
: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become TPMS identification codes will need to be matched to the tire and wheel position. See "TPMS Sensor Identification Codes" under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 386. When rotating your tires, always use - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 393
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 394
exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall by - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 395
more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label and its location on your vehicle. Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire and wheel assembly. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire and wheel, they have the same overall diameter as your vehicle's full-size tires and wheels. Because - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 396
and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle has See Buying New Tires on page 394 and Accessories and Modifications on page 323 for additional information. 396 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 397
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 398
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the alignment may need to be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 399
nuts for your vehicle. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 402 for - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 400
the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 401
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. {CAUTION part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 402
1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to FIRST engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be even more certain the vehicle will not move, put blocks - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 403
to assist you in the placement of the wheel blocks. Crew Cab For crew cab models, the jack and wheel blocks are located under the driver's side rear seat. For regular and extended cab vehicles, the jack and wheel blocks are located under the cover at the center of the vehicle behind the front - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 404
cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crew cab models, reach under the rear seat to access the jack and wheel blocks. To reinstall the jack and wheel block assembly in the mounting bracket, insert the tabs into the jack base by pushing the blocks up into the assembly. The outer hole in the jack - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Wheel Wrench E. Wheel Blocks 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (D) and the jack handle extensions (A). 2. Insert the hoist end (chiseled end) of the extension tool (C) through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. The chiseled end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 406
414. 4. Tilt the retainer when the tire has been lowered, and slide it up the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions as a guide in removing the flat tire and raising the vehicle. 5. Put - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 407
1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench (E) into one of the slots on the wheel and gently prying the cap out. If your vehicle has the Xtreme package, remove each wheel nut cap with the wheel wrench and remove the center cap by hand. 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 408
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. {CAUTION: Front Position Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Front Position Rear Position If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocket off of the frame. If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle and get as close as possible to the shock absorber. 4. Make sure the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 410
off. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 411
grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 412
specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 439 for wheel nut torque specification. Rear Position 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 412 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 413
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on page 439 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 414
from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end fitting is visible. {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 415
turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 416
jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. Position assembly is disengaged. 12. Reinsert the jack handle into the jack. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 417
you pull the jack out from the under spare. 13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against of the extension into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way. 14. Tilt - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 418
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 419
and extensions together as shown. 4. Insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire part way up. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening and the valve stem is pointed - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 420
described under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 403. 2. Install the wheel blocks first. Then install the jack. 3. Secure the items in the vehicle as shown and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, check to make sure the tire valve stem is pointing down, then use the wheel wrench - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 421
A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut Regular/Extended Cab Crew Cab A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut 421 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 422
tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 423
tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 385 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 290 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction can and installed back onto your vehicle. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 424
because newspapers and garments that transfer color to your home furnishings may also transfer color to your vehicle's interior. When to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning your vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle's doors and windows. Dust - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 425
, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. • Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning. • Damage to soils: remove as much as possible and then vacuum. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 426
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water. If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 427
because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner. Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 428
and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 428. Finish Care Occasional waxing or paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 429
in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 430
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: If you use strong - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 431
is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. 431 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 432
. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though , and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 433
. Description Swirl Remover Polish Cleaner Wax Foaming Tire Shine Low Gloss Usage Removes swirl marks, fine scratches, and other light surface contamination. Removes light scratches and protects finish. Cleans, shines, and protects in one step. No wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 434
add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 92. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 435
it fixed. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 436
Fuses DRL AUX PWR 1 STOP BLWR S/ROOF Usage Daylight Running Lamps Accessory Power 1 Brake Switch, Stoplamps Climate Control Fan Sunroof (If Equipped) Fuses A/C PWR/SEAT RT HDLP Usage Air Conditioning Control Head, Power Seats Power Seat Circuit Breaker (If Equipped) Passenger's Side Headlamp 436 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 437
Accessory Power 2 Fog Lamps (If Equipped) Air Conditioning Compressor Wiper/Washer Switch Regulated Voltage Control Power Windows (If Equipped) Fuel Pump Starter Solenoid Relay Wiper Anti-lock Brake System 2 (ABS Pump) Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Oxygen Sensors - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 438
) Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Fuse Air Conditioning Compressor Run/Crank, Airbag System Fuse, Cruise Control Fuse, Ignition Fuse, Back-Up Lamps, ABS Fuse, Front Axle, PCM-1, Injectors Fuse, Transmission Fuse, ERLS Powertrain, Electronic Throttle Control Fuse, Oxygen Sensor Fuse Horn Wiper 2 (High/Low - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 439
Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 2.9L Engine 3.7L Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.9L Engine 3.7L Engine Fuel Tank 5.0 qt 6.0 qt 19 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 440
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Type 2.9L 3.7L VIN Code 9 E Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 440 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 441
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...451 At Each Fuel Fill ...451 At Least Once a Month ...452 At Least Once a Year ...452 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...455 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...458 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...459 Maintenance Record ...460 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 442
: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 443
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do errands, or in many other ways. Because of all the ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 444
that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 482. Owner Checks and Services on page 451 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 445
time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench® dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 446
Oil on page 333. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 336. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 338. See footnote (j). Rotate - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 447
Required Services" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). Inspect engine cooling system. See footnote (c). Inspect wiper blades. See footnote (d). Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (e). Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). Check - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 448
fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 338. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (normal - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 449
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. (b) Visually inspect front and rear - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 450
, body door and fuel door hinges, latches and locks (including glove box and console doors), hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot and tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 451
and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 455. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 452
the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 130. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification. Check the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 453
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer for service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 454
come out only in LOCK. • With a manual transmission, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 455
check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench® dealer if service is required. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 456
Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021806, in Canada 89021807). Transfer Case Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Hydraulic Clutch (GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in System Canada 10953517) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Key - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 457
. U.S. 12371287, in Canada 10953437). Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hinge and (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Linkage, Canada 10953474). Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 458
number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.9L Engine 3.7L Engine Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver's Side - 22 inches (55 cm) Passenger's Side - 19 inches (48 cm) 88958226 88958228 - - 88984215 89017342 12598004 PF46 PF61 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 459
Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.9L and 3.7L Engine without air 2.9L and 3.7L Engines with air 459 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 460
are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 442. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 451 can be added on the following record pages. You - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 461
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 461 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 462
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 462 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 463
to the Canadian Government ...481 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...481 Service Publications Ordering Information ...482 Customer Assistance and Information ...464 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...464 Online Owner Center ...467 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...468 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 464
sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 465
STEP THREE - U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, you should file with the BBB Auto Line Program to - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 466
of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial Plan (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 467
about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner manual. • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members. Refer to www - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 468
who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 469
de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 470
-USA (1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 471
covered by a warrantable failure. • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. Additional Services for Canadian Customers • Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, computer-personalized maps, highlighting - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 472
. 472 In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty Coverage for Canadian customers of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are the responsibility of - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 473
enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 474
can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 475
overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used as 'shuttle service,' the reimbursement is limited to the associated shuttle allowance and must be supported by original receipts. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 476
vehicle has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver it was operated, such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process, or • as required - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 477
has OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 478
than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 479
to relax and then check to make sure you are you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver's name, the service states/provinces with "no fault" insurance laws, a report may not be - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 480
feel comfortable with their work for a long time. • Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 481
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 482
. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 483
. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 484
✍ NOTES 484 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 485
Inflate? ...82 Where Are the Airbags? ...79 AM-FM Radio ...207 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...244 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...244 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...251 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...188 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...430 Care of Safety Belts - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 486
Fluid ...339 Operation ...120 B Battery ...Electric Power Management ...Run-Down Protection ...Battery Warning Light ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 487
Lamps ...Replacement Bulbs ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...Buying New Tires ... 370 372 372 Check Engine Light ...190 Checking Things Under the Hood ...330 Chemical Paint Spotting ...432 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ...49 Infants and Young Children ...46 Lower - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 488
...477 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...39 Compass ...139, 142 Content Theft-Deterrent ...113 Control of a Vehicle ...250 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...Heater, Engine ...Cooling System ...Cruise Control ...Cruise Control Light ...Cupholder(s) ...Customer Assistance Information Courtesy - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 489
Electric Power Management ...Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...Battery ...Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...Coolant ...Coolant Heater ...173 434 435 435 435 338 361 190 345 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 490
Lighting ...173 Extender, Safety Belt ...42 Exterior Cargo Lamps ...172 Exterior Lamps ...168 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...Finish Damage ...Fixed Mast Antenna ...Gasoline Octane ...Gasoline Specifications ...Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...Windshield Wiper ... - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 491
189 195 181 181 325 325 150 469 Heated Seats ...11 Heater ...176 Highbeam On Light ...194 Highway Hypnosis ...281 Hill and Mountain Roads ...282 Hood Checking Things Under ...330 Release ...331 Horn ...160 How to Use This Manual ...4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...25 Hydraulic Clutch ...344 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 492
172 171 172 LATCH System Child Restraints ...56 Latches, Seatback ...16 License Plate Lamps ...374 Light Airbag Readiness ...183 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...188 Battery Warning ...186 Brake System Warning ...187 Cruise Control ...194 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...195 Highbeam On ...194 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 493
Maintenance Replacement Parts ...458 Owner Checks and Services ...451 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...455 Scheduled Maintenance ...445 Using ...443 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...442 Malfunction Indicator Light ...190 Manual Lumbar Controls ...10 Manual Seats ...9 Manual Transmission Fluid - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 494
Maintenance Replacement Parts ...458 Oil Engine ...333 Pressure Light ...193 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...336 Older Children, Restraints ...43 Online Owner Center ...467 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...147 Other Warning Devices ...160 Outlet Adjustment ...178 Outlet(s), Accessory Power - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 495
Parking Brake ...130 Over Things That Burn ...135 Parking Your Vehicle ...134 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...184 Passenger Sensing System ...86 Passing ...257 Passlock® ...114 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ...296 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ...174 Door Locks ...105 Lumbar Controls ...11 - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 496
403 Replacement Bulbs ...374 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...481 General Motors ...481 United States Government ...481 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...94 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...95 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...117 Right Front - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 497
Head Restraints ...15 Heated Seats ...11 Manual ...9 Manual Lumbar ...10 Power Lumbar ...11 Light ...194 Service ...322 Accessories and Modifications ...323 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...325 California Proposition 65 Warning ...323 Doing Your Own Work ...324 Engine Soon Light - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 498
Speedometer ...Starting Your Engine ...Steering ...Steering Wheel 153 T Tachometer ...Tailgate ...Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...Theft-Deterrent Systems 242 112 113 114 Tilt Wheel ...Tire Pressure Light ...Tires ...Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 499
Tire Quality Grading ...397 Up-Shift Light ...187 V Vehicle Control ...250 Damage Warnings ...5 Loading ...290 Parking Your ...134 Symbols ...5 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...476 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...434 Service Parts Identification Label ...434 Ventilation - 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | Owner's Manual - Page 500
W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...179 Replacement ...398 Where to Put the Restraint ...53 Windows ...110 Manual ...110 Power ...111 Sliding Rear ...112 Windshield Washer ...Washer Radio Messages ...240 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...244 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment ...442 500
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Seats and Restraint Systems
.......................
7
Front Seats
..............................................
9
Rear Seats
.............................................
17
Safety Belts
............................................
20
Child Restraints
......................................
43
Airbag System
........................................
76
Restraint System Check
.........................
94
Features and Controls
................................
97
Keys
.......................................................
99
Doors and Locks
..................................
104
Windows
...............................................
110
Theft-Deterrent Systems
.......................
112
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
.....
115
Mirrors
..................................................
138
OnStar
®
System
...................................
147
Storage Areas
......................................
150
Sunroof
................................................
153
Instrument Panel
.......................................
155
Instrument Panel Overview
...................
158
Climate Controls
...................................
176
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
...
179
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............
196
Audio System(s)
...................................
205
Driving Your Vehicle
.................................
245
Your Driving, the Road, and Your
Vehicle
..............................................
246
Towing
.................................................
297
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