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2. 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 belt and the guide on top. 1-30

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Colorado BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seats	7
Manual Lumbar	7
Power Lumbar	8
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Seatback Latches	12
Rear Seats	13
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	13
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Lap-Shoulder Belt	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Lap Belt	36
Safety Belt Extender	37
Child Restraints	38
Older Children	38
Infants and Young Children	41
Child Restraint Systems	45
Where to Put the Restraint	47
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	63
Airbag System	66
Where Are the Airbags?	69
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	72
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	73
Passenger Sensing System	74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	79
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Restraint System Check	81
Checking the Restraint Systems	81
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	82
Features and Controls	83
Keys	85
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	87
Doors and Locks	88
Door Locks	88
Power Door Locks	89
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	89
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	90
Lockout Protection	90
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	90
Tailgate	91
Windows	93
Manual Windows	93
Power Windows	94
Sliding Rear Window	95
Sun Visors	95
Theft-Deterrent Systems	96
Content Theft-Deterrent	96
Passlock® (U. S. Only)	97
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	98
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)	98
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	101
Starting the Engine	102
Engine Coolant Heater	103
Automatic Transmission Operation	104
Manual Transmission Operation	106
Four-Wheel Drive	108
Parking Brake	113
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	114
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	115
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	116
Parking Over Things That Burn	116
Engine Exhaust	117
Running the Vehicle While Parked	118
Mirrors	119
Manual Rearview Mirror	119
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	120
Compass	121
Outside Manual Mirrors	122
Outside Power Mirrors	122
Outside Convex Mirror	123
OnStar® System	123
Storage Areas	127
Glove Box	127
Cupholders	127
Center Console Storage	127
Assist Handles	127
Rear Storage Area	128
Sunroof	129
Instrument Panel	131
Instrument Panel Overview	134
Hazard Warning Flashers	136
Horn	136
Tilt Wheel	136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	137
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	137
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	138
Flash-to-Pass	138
Windshield Wipers	138
Windshield Washer	139
Cruise Control	140
Exterior Lamps	143
Headlamps on Reminder	144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	144
Automatic Headlamp System	144
Fog Lamps	145
Exterior Cargo Lamps	145
Instrument Panel Brightness	146
Dome Lamp	146
Dome Lamp Override	146
Exit Lighting	146
Electric Power Management	147
Battery Run-Down Protection	148
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	148
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	149
Climate Controls	149
Climate Control System	149
Outlet Adjustment	151
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	151
Instrument Panel Cluster	152
Speedometer and Odometer	153
Trip Odometer	153
Tachometer	153
Safety Belt Reminders	153
Airbag Readiness Light	154
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	155
Charging System Light	156
Up-Shift Light	157
Brake System Warning Light	157
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	158
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	159
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	159
Tire Pressure Light	160
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Oil Pressure Light	163
Security Light	164
Cruise Control Light	164
Highbeam On Light	164
Fuel Gage	164
Driver Information Center (DIC)	165
DIC Operation and Displays	165
DIC Warnings and Messages	168
Audio System(s)	173
Setting the Clock	174
Radio(s)	174
Using an MP3	185
XM Radio Messages	190
Theft-Deterrent Feature	191
Radio Reception	191
Fixed Mast Antenna	192
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	192
Chime Level Adjustment	192
Driving Your Vehicle	193
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	194
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	194
Defensive Driving	194
Drunk Driving	195
Control of a Vehicle	195
Braking	196
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	197
Braking in Emergencies	198
StabiliTrak® System	198
Traction Control System (TCS)	200
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	201
Steering	201
Off-Road Recovery	203
Passing	203
Loss of Control	203
Off-Road Driving	205
Driving at Night	217
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	218
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	219
Highway Hypnosis	219
Hill and Mountain Roads	220
Winter Driving	221
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	223
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	224
Recovery Hooks	224
Loading the Vehicle	225
Truck-Camper Loading Information	232
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	232
Towing	232
Towing Your Vehicle	232
Recreational Vehicle Towing	233
Towing a Trailer	239
Trailer Recommendations	250
Service and Appearance Care	251
Service	253
Accessories and Modifications	253
California Proposition 65 Warning	254
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	254
Doing Your Own Service Work	254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	255
Fuel	255
Gasoline Octane	255
Gasoline Specifications	256
California Fuel	256
Additives	256
Fuels in Foreign Countries	257
Filling the Tank	258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	260
Checking Things Under the Hood	260
Hood Release	261
Engine Compartment Overview	262
Engine Oil	265
Engine Oil Life System	268
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	270
Automatic Transmission Fluid	271
Manual Transmission Fluid	274
Hydraulic Clutch	275
Cooling System	276
Engine Coolant	278
Engine Overheating	282
Engine Fan Noise	283
Power Steering Fluid	284
Windshield Washer Fluid	285
Brakes	286
Battery	289
Jump Starting	290
Rear Axle	294
Four-Wheel Drive	294
Front Axle	295
Headlamp Aiming	296
Bulb Replacement	296
Halogen Bulbs	296
Headlamps	297
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	298
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	298
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	299
License Plate Lamp	300
Replacement Bulbs	300
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	301
Tires	303
Tire Sidewall Labeling	304
Tire Terminology and Definitions	307
Inflation - Tire Pressure	310
High-Speed Operation	311
Tire Pressure Monitor System	312
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	314
Tire Inspection and Rotation	317
When It Is Time for New Tires	319
Buying New Tires	320
Different Size Tires and Wheels	321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	322
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	323
Wheel Replacement	323
Tire Chains	325
If a Tire Goes Flat	326
Changing a Flat Tire	326
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	328
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	332
Secondary Latch System	339
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	342
Spare Tire	347
Appearance Care	349
Interior Cleaning	349
Fabric/Carpet	350
Leather	351
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	351
Care of Safety Belts	352
Weatherstrips	352
Washing Your Vehicle	352
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	353
Finish Care	353
Windshield and Wiper Blades	354
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	354
Tires	355
Sheet Metal Damage	355
Finish Damage	355
Underbody Maintenance	356
Chemical Paint Spotting	356
Vehicle Identification	356
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	356
Service Parts Identification Label	357
Electrical System	357
Add-On Electrical Equipment	357
Windshield Wiper Fuses	357
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	357
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	358
Capacities and Specifications	364
Maintenance Schedule	367
Maintenance Schedule	368
Introduction	368
Maintenance Requirements	368
Your Vehicle and the Environment	368
Using the Maintenance Schedule	369
Scheduled Maintenance	370
Additional Required Services	372
Maintenance Footnotes	373
Owner Checks and Services	374
At Each Fuel Fill	374
At Least Once a Month	375
At Least Once a Year	375
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	378
Maintenance Replacement Parts	380
Engine Drive Belt Routing	381
Maintenance Record	382
Customer Assistance Information	385
Customer Assistance and Information	386
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	386
Online Owner Center	389
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	390
Customer Assistance Offices	390
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	391
Roadside Assistance Program	391
Scheduling Service Appointments	394
Courtesy Transportation	394
Collision Damage Repair	396
Reporting Safety Defects	399
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	399
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	399
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	400
Service Publications Ordering Information	400
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	401
Event Data Recorders	402
OnStar®	403
Navigation System	403
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	403