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Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see "Skidding" under Loss of Control on page 4-10. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there 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 to use your brakes off and on. FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Manual Transmission Operation This is your shift pattern. Here is how to operate your manual transmission: FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you slowly press down on the accelerator pedal. You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you have come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Then press the clutch pedal back down and shift into FIRST (1). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 2-26

Section	Page
2008 Chevrolet Colorado BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	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	21
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Lap Belt	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	58
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	64
Where Are the Airbags?	67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	71
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	71
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	72
Passenger Sensing System	73
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Restraint System Check	80
Checking the Restraint Systems	80
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	81
Features and Controls	83
Keys	85
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	87
Doors and Locks	89
Door Locks	89
Power Door Locks	90
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	90
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	91
Lockout Protection	91
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	91
Tailgate	92
Windows	94
Manual Windows	94
Power Windows	95
Sliding Rear Window	96
Sun Visors	97
Theft-Deterrent Systems	97
Content Theft-Deterrent	97
Passlock® (U. S. Only)	98
PASS-Key® III+	99
PASS-Key® III+ Operation (Canada Only)	99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	101
New Vehicle Break-In	101
Ignition Positions	101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	103
Starting the Engine	103
Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transmission Operation	106
Manual Transmission Operation	108
Four-Wheel Drive	110
Parking Brake	114
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	116
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	118
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	118
Parking Over Things That Burn	119
Engine Exhaust	119
Running the Engine While Parked	120
Mirrors	121
Manual Rearview Mirror	121
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	121
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	125
Outside Manual Mirrors	127
Outside Power Mirrors	128
Outside Convex Mirror	128
OnStar® System	129
Storage Areas	132
Glove Box	132
Cupholder(s)	132
Center Console Storage	132
Assist Handles	132
Rear Storage Area	133
Sunroof	134
Instrument Panel	135
Instrument Panel Overview	138
Hazard Warning Flashers	140
Other Warning Devices	140
Horn	140
Tilt Wheel	141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	142
Flash-to-Pass	143
Windshield Wipers	143
Windshield Washer	144
Cruise Control	144
Exterior Lamps	148
Headlamps on Reminder	149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	149
Automatic Headlamp System	150
Fog Lamps	150
Exterior Cargo Lamps	151
Interior Lamps	151
Instrument Panel Brightness	151
Dome Lamp	151
Dome Lamp Override	152
Exit Lighting	152
Electric Power Management	152
Battery Run-Down Protection	153
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	153
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	154
Climate Controls	154
Climate Control System	154
Outlet Adjustment	156
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	157
Instrument Panel Cluster	158
Speedometer and Odometer	159
Trip Odometer	159
Tachometer	159
Safety Belt Reminders	160
Airbag Readiness Light	161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	162
Charging System Light	164
Up-Shift Light	164
Brake System Warning Light	165
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	166
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	167
Tire Pressure Light	167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	168
Oil Pressure Light	170
Security Light	171
Cruise Control Light	171
Highbeam On Light	171
Fuel Gage	171
Driver Information Center (DIC)	172
DIC Operation and Displays	172
DIC Warnings and Messages	176
Audio System(s)	180
Setting the Time	181
Radio(s)	182
Using an MP3	198
XM Radio Messages	203
Theft-Deterrent Feature	204
Radio Reception	204
Fixed Mast Antenna	205
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	205
Chime Level Adjustment	205
Driving Your Vehicle	207
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	208
Defensive Driving	208
Drunk Driving	208
Control of a Vehicle	209
Braking	209
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	210
Braking in Emergencies	211
Traction Control System (TCS)	211
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	212
Steering	213
Off-Road Recovery	215
Passing	215
Loss of Control	216
Off-Road Driving	217
Driving at Night	230
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	230
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	232
Highway Hypnosis	232
Hill and Mountain Roads	233
Winter Driving	234
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	238
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	238
Recovery Hooks	239
Loading Your Vehicle	240
Truck-Camper Loading Information	246
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	246
Towing	247
Towing Your Vehicle	247
Recreational Vehicle Towing	247
Towing a Trailer	253
Trailer Recommendations	266
Service and Appearance Care	267
Service	269
Accessories and Modifications	269
California Proposition 65 Warning	270
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	270
Doing Your Own Service Work	270
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	271
Fuel	271
Gasoline Octane	271
Gasoline Specifications	272
California Fuel	272
Additives	272
Fuels in Foreign Countries	273
Filling the Tank	274
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	276
Checking Things Under the Hood	276
Hood Release	277
Engine Compartment Overview	278
Engine Oil	281
Engine Oil Life System	284
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	286
Automatic Transmission Fluid	287
Manual Transmission Fluid	290
Hydraulic Clutch	292
Engine Coolant	293
Radiator Pressure Cap	296
Engine Overheating	296
Cooling System	298
Engine Fan Noise	303
Power Steering Fluid	303
Windshield Washer Fluid	304
Brakes	305
Battery	309
Jump Starting	310
Rear Axle	314
Four-Wheel Drive	315
Front Axle	316
Headlamp Aiming	317
Bulb Replacement	317
Halogen Bulbs	317
Headlamps	318
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	319
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	320
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	320
License Plate Lamp	322
Replacement Bulbs	322
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	323
Tires	325
Tire Sidewall Labeling	326
Tire Terminology and Definitions	329
Inflation - Tire Pressure	332
High-Speed Operation	334
Tire Pressure Monitor System	335
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	336
Tire Inspection and Rotation	340
When It Is Time for New Tires	342
Buying New Tires	342
Different Size Tires and Wheels	344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	345
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	346
Wheel Replacement	346
Tire Chains	348
If a Tire Goes Flat	349
Changing a Flat Tire	350
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	351
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	355
Secondary Latch System	362
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	366
Spare Tire	370
Appearance Care	372
Interior Cleaning	372
Fabric/Carpet	373
Leather	374
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	375
Care of Safety Belts	375
Weatherstrips	375
Washing Your Vehicle	376
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	376
Finish Care	377
Windshield and Wiper Blades	377
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	378
Tires	379
Sheet Metal Damage	379
Finish Damage	379
Underbody Maintenance	379
Chemical Paint Spotting	379
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	380
Vehicle Identification	381
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	381
Service Parts Identification Label	381
Electrical System	381
Add-On Electrical Equipment	381
Windshield Wiper Fuses	382
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	382
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	382
Capacities and Specifications	386
Capacities and Specifications	386
Maintenance Schedule	389
Maintenance Schedule	390
Introduction	390
Maintenance Requirements	390
Your Vehicle and the Environment	390
Using the Maintenance Schedule	390
Scheduled Maintenance	392
Additional Required Services	394
Maintenance Footnotes	395
Owner Checks and Services	396
At Each Fuel Fill	397
At Least Once a Month	397
At Least Once a Year	398
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	400
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	402
Engine Drive Belt Routing	403
Maintenance Record	404
Customer Assistance Information	407
Customer Assistance and Information	408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	408
Online Owner Center	410
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	411
Customer Assistance Offices	411
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	412
Roadside Assistance Program	413
Scheduling Service Appointments	415
Courtesy Transportation	416
Collision Damage Repair	418
Reporting Safety Defects	421
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	421
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	422
Service Publications Ordering Information	422
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	423
Event Data Recorders	424
OnStar®	425
Navigation System	425
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	425

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Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions

could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under

Loss of

Control on page 4-10

THIRD (3):

This position is also used for normal driving.

However, it reduces vehicle speed more than DRIVE (D)

without using your brakes. You might choose THIRD (3)

instead of DRIVE (D) when driving on hilly, winding

roads, when towing a trailer, so there 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 to use your brakes off and on.

FIRST (1):

This position reduces vehicle speed even

more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes.

You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow

or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the

vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift

into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

Notice:

Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle

in one place on a hill using only the accelerator

pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will

not be covered by your warranty. If you are stuck,

do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill,

use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.

Manual Transmission Operation

This is your shift pattern.

Here is how to operate your manual transmission:

FIRST (1):

Press the clutch pedal and shift into

FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as

you slowly press down on the accelerator pedal.

You can shift into FIRST (1) when you are going less

than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you have come to a complete

stop and it is hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift

lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Then press

the clutch pedal back down and shift into FIRST (1).

SECOND (2):

Press the clutch pedal as you let up

on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2).

Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press

the accelerator pedal.

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