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Driving and Operating 9-31 { WARNING If you have four-wheel drive, the vehicle will be free to roll - even if the shift lever is in P (Park) - if the transfer case is in Neutral. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) - not in Neutral. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pulling the lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the key, the vehicle is in P (Park). Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) pulling it toward you. If you can, the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To find out how, see "Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)" in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	9
Door Locks	10
Tailgate	10
Windows	11
Seat Adjustment	11
Heated Seats	12
Head Restraint Adjustment	13
Safety Belts	13
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	13
Mirror Adjustment	14
Steering Wheel Adjustment	15
Interior Lighting	15
Exterior Lighting	16
Windshield Wiper/Washer	16
Climate Controls	17
Four-Wheel Drive	17
Vehicle Features	18
Radio(s)	18
Satellite Radio	19
Cruise Control	20
Driver Information Center (DIC)	20
Power Outlets	20
Performance and Maintenance	21
Traction Control System (TCS)	21
StabiliTrak® System	21
Tire Pressure Monitor	21
Engine Oil Life System	22
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	22
Roadside Assistance Program	22
OnStar®	23
Keys, Doors and Windows	25
Keys and Locks	26
Keys	26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	27
Door Locks	29
Power Door Locks	29
Automatic Door Locks	30
Lockout Protection	30
Safety Locks (Crew Cab)	30
Doors	31
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	31
Tailgate	31
Vehicle Security	33
Anti-Theft Alarm System	33
Immobilizer	35
Immobilizer Operation (PASS-Key III+ Canada Only)	35
Immobilizer Operation (Passlock U.S. Only)	36
Exterior Mirrors	37
Convex Mirrors	37
Manual Mirrors	37
Power Mirrors	38
Interior Mirrors	38
Manual Rearview Mirror	38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	39
Windows	40
Manual Windows	40
Power Windows	41
Rear Windows	42
Sun Visors	42
Seats and Restraints	43
Head Restraints	44
Front Seats	45
Seat Adjustment	45
Power Seat Adjustment	46
Lumbar Adjustment	46
Reclining Seatbacks	47
Seatback Latches	49
Heated Front Seats	50
Rear Seats	51
Rear Seats (Extended Cab)	51
Rear Seats (Crew Cab)	52
Safety Belts	54
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	57
Lap-Shoulder Belt	63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	67
Lap Belt	68
Safety Belt Extender	68
Safety System Check	68
Safety Belt Care	69
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	69
Airbag System	70
Where Are the Airbags?	71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	74
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	74
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	75
Passenger Sensing System	76
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	81
Airbag System Check	82
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	82
Child Restraints	83
Older Children	83
Infants and Young Children	85
Child Restraint Systems	88
Where to Put the Restraint	89
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	91
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	101
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	102
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	104
Storage Compartments	109
Glove Box	109
Cupholders	109
Rear Storage	110
Center Console Storage	111
Instruments and Controls	113
Controls	114
Steering Wheel Adjustment	114
Horn	114
Windshield Wiper/Washer	114
Compass	115
Clock	116
Power Outlets	117
Cigarette Lighter	117
Ashtrays	118
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	118
Chime Level Adjustment	118
Instrument Cluster	119
Speedometer	120
Odometer	120
Trip Odometer	120
Tachometer	120
Fuel Gauge	120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	121
Safety Belt Reminders	121
Airbag Readiness Light	122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	123
Charging System Light	124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	124
Brake System Warning Light	127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	128
Up-Shift Light	128
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	129
Tire Pressure Light	129
Engine Oil Pressure Light	130
Security Light	130
High-Beam On Light	131
Cruise Control Light	131
Information Displays	131
Driver Information Center (DIC)	131
Vehicle Messages	134
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	135
Brake System Messages	135
Door Ajar Messages	136
Engine Cooling System Messages	136
Engine Oil Messages	136
Engine Power Messages	136
Fuel System Messages	137
Lamp Messages	137
Ride Control System Messages	137
Service Vehicle Messages	138
Tire Messages	138
Transmission Messages	138
Lighting	139
Exterior Lighting	139
Exterior Lamp Controls	139
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	140
Flash-to-Pass	140
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	140
Automatic Headlamp System	141
Hazard Warning Flashers	142
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	142
Fog Lamps	143
Exterior Cargo Lamps	143
Interior Lighting	144
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	144
Dome Lamps	144
Lighting Features	145
Exit Lighting	145
Battery Load Management	145
Battery Power Protection	145
Infotainment System	147
Introduction	147
Infotainment	147
Theft-Deterrent Feature	148
Operation	149
Radio	153
AM-FM Radio	153
Satellite Radio	157
Radio Reception	159
Fixed Mast Antenna	160
Satellite Radio Antenna	160
Audio Players	160
CD Player	160
Phone	166
Bluetooth	166
Climate Controls	175
Climate Control Systems	175
Air Vents	177
Driving and Operating	179
Driving Information	180
Defensive Driving	180
Drunk Driving	180
Control of a Vehicle	181
Braking	181
Steering	182
Off-Road Recovery	183
Loss of Control	183
Off-Road Driving	184
Driving on Wet Roads	194
Highway Hypnosis	194
Hill and Mountain Roads	195
Winter Driving	195
If the Vehicle is Stuck	197
Vehicle Load Limits	198
Truck-Camper Loading Information	204
Starting and Operating	204
New Vehicle Break-In	204
Ignition Positions	205
Starting the Engine	206
Engine Heater	207
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	208
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	208
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	210
Parking (Manual Transmission)	210
Parking Over Things That Burn	211
Engine Exhaust	211
Running the Vehicle While Parked	212
Automatic Transmission	213
Manual Transmission	215
Drive Systems	217
Four-Wheel Drive	217
Brakes	221
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	221
Parking Brake	222
Brake Assist	223
Ride Control Systems	224
Traction Control System (TCS)	224
StabiliTrak® System	225
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	226
Cruise Control	227
Fuel	229
Recommended Fuel	229
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	230
California Fuel Requirements	230
Fuels in Foreign Countries	230
Fuel Additives	231
Filling the Tank	232
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	233
Towing	234
General Towing Information	234
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	234
Trailer Towing	238
Towing Equipment	244
Conversions and Add-Ons	245
Add-On Electrical Equipment	245
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	245
Vehicle Care	247
General Information	249
California Proposition 65 Warning	249
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	249
Accessories and Modifications	250
Vehicle Checks	250
Doing Your Own Service Work	250
Hood	251
Engine Compartment Overview	252
Engine Oil	255
Engine Oil Life System	258
Automatic Transmission Fluid	259
Manual Transmission Fluid	262
Hydraulic Clutch	263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	263
Cooling System	264
Engine Coolant	265
Engine Overheating	269
Engine Fan	271
Power Steering Fluid	271
Washer Fluid	272
Brakes	272
Brake Fluid	274
Battery	275
Four-Wheel Drive	276
Front Axle	276
Rear Axle	277
Starter Switch Check	277
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	278
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	278
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	279
Wiper Blade Replacement	279
Headlamp Aiming	281
Bulb Replacement	281
Halogen Bulbs	281
Headlamps	281
Front Turn Signal, Parking, and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	282
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	283
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	284
License Plate Lamp	284
Replacement Bulbs	284
Electrical System	285
Electrical System Overload	285
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	286
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	286
Wheels and Tires	292
Tires	292
Tire Sidewall Labeling	292
Tire Designations	295
Tire Terminology and Definitions	295
Tire Pressure	298
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	300
Tire Pressure Monitor System	300
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	301
Tire Inspection	305
Tire Rotation	305
When It Is Time for New Tires	307
Buying New Tires	307
Different Size Tires and Wheels	309
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	309
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	311
Wheel Replacement	311
Tire Chains	312
If a Tire Goes Flat	313
Tire Changing	314
Secondary Latch System	325
Compact Spare Tire	328
Full-Size Spare Tire	329
Jump Starting	330
Towing	333
Towing the Vehicle	333
Recreational Vehicle Towing	334
Appearance Care	339
Exterior Care	339
Interior Care	343
Floor Mats	346
Service and Maintenance	347
General Information	347
Scheduled Maintenance	348
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	352
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	352
Maintenance Replacement Parts	355
Maintenance Records	356
Technical Data	361
Vehicle Identification	361
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	361
Service Parts Identification Label	361
Vehicle Data	362
Capacities and Specifications	362
Engine Drive Belt Routing	364
Customer Information	365
Customer Information	365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	367
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	368
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	369
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	370
Online Owner Center	370
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	371
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	371
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	373
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	373
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	374
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	375
Service Publications Ordering Information	377
Reporting Safety Defects	378
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	378
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	379
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	379
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	380
Event Data Recorders	380
OnStar®	381
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	381
Radio Frequency Statement	381
Index	383
Index_A	383
Index_B	384
Index_C	384
Index_D	385
Index_E	386
Index_F	386
Index_G	387
Index_H	387
Index_I	388
Index_J	388
Index_K	388
Index_L	388
Index_M	389
Index_N	389
Index_O	389
Index_P	390
Index_R	390
Index_S	391
Index_T	392
Index_U	393
Index_V	393

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Driving and Operating

9-31

{

WARNING

If you have four-wheel drive, the

vehicle will be free to roll

—

even

if the shift lever is in P (Park)

—

the transfer case is in Neutral.

So, be sure the transfer case is in

a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H)

or four-wheel high (4H) or

four-wheel low (4L)

—

not in

Neutral.

Move the shift lever into P (Park)

by pulling the lever toward you

and moving it up as far as it

will go.

Turn the ignition key to

LOCK/OFF.

Remove the key and take it with

you. If you can leave the vehicle

with the key, the vehicle is in

P (Park).

Leaving the Vehicle With the

Engine Running (Automatic

Transmission)

{

WARNING

It can be dangerous to leave the

vehicle with the engine running.

The vehicle could move suddenly

if the shift lever is not fully in

P (Park) with the parking brake

firmly set. And, if you leave the

vehicle with the engine running, it

could overheat and even catch

fire. You or others could be

injured. Do not leave the vehicle

with the engine running.

If you have to leave the vehicle

with the engine running, be sure

the vehicle is in P (Park) and the

parking brake is firmly set before

you leave it. After you have moved

the shift lever into P (Park), hold the

regular brake pedal down. Then,

see if you can move the shift lever

away from P (Park) without first

pulling it toward you. If you can, the

shift lever was not fully locked into

P (Park).

Torque Lock (Automatic

Transmission)

If you are parking on a hill and you

do not shift the transmission into

P (Park) properly, the weight of

the vehicle may put too much

force on the parking pawl in the

transmission. You may find it difficult

to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).

This is called torque lock. To

prevent torque lock, set the parking

brake and then shift into P (Park)

properly before you leave the driver

seat. To find out how, see

“

Shifting

Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

”

in this section.

When you are ready to drive, move

the shift lever out of P (Park) before

you release the parking brake.

If torque lock does occur, you may

need to have another vehicle push

yours a little uphill to take some of