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Crew Cab 2. Reinstall the jack and wheel block assembly in the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pins in the mounting bracket. 3. Turn the handle to raise the jack until it is secure, but do not overtighten the jack in the bracket. A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut 1. Attach the wheel blocks (B) to the jack (A) with the wheel block retainer and the wing nut (C). 6-101

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Colorado BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Door Locks	10
Tailgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Cruise Control	23
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	24
Traction Control System (TCS)	24
StabiliTrak®	24
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	26
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	27
Seats and Restraint System	31
Front Seats	32
Manual Seats	32
Power Seats	33
Manual Lumbar	34
Power Lumbar	34
Heated Seats	35
Reclining Seatbacks	36
Head Restraints	39
Seatback Latches	40
Rear Seats	41
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)	41
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)	42
Safety Belts	44
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	44
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	49
Lap-Shoulder Belt	58
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	64
Lap Belt	64
Safety Belt Extender	65
Child Restraints	66
Older Children	66
Infants and Young Children	68
Child Restraint Systems	72
Where to Put the Restraint	74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	76
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	89
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	92
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	92
Airbag System	96
Where Are the Airbags?	98
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	100
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	101
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	101
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	102
Passenger Sensing System	104
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	110
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	110
Restraint System Check	112
Checking the Restraint Systems	112
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	113
Features and Controls	115
Keys	117
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	118
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	119
Doors and Locks	121
Door Locks	121
Power Door Locks	122
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	122
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)	123
Lockout Protection	123
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)	123
Tailgate	124
Windows	126
Manual Windows	127
Power Windows	127
Sun Visors	128
Theft-Deterrent Systems	128
Content Theft-Deterrent	128
Passlock® (U. S. Only)	130
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	130
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)	130
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	132
New Vehicle Break-In	132
Ignition Positions	133
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	134
Starting the Engine	134
Engine Coolant Heater	136
Automatic Transmission Operation	137
Manual Transmission Operation	140
Four-Wheel Drive	142
Parking Brake	147
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	148
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	150
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	150
Parking Over Things That Burn	151
Engine Exhaust	151
Running the Vehicle While Parked	152
Mirrors	153
Manual Rearview Mirror	153
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	153
Compass	154
Outside Manual Mirrors	156
Outside Power Mirrors	156
Outside Convex Mirror	157
Storage Areas	157
Glove Box	157
Cupholders	157
Center Console Storage	158
Assist Handles	158
Rear Storage Area	158
Sunroof	160
Instrument Panel	161
Instrument Panel Overview	163
Hazard Warning Flashers	163
Horn	163
Tilt Wheel	163
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	164
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	164
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	165
Flash-to-Pass	165
Windshield Wipers	165
Windshield Washer	166
Cruise Control	167
Exterior Lamps	170
Headlamps on Reminder	171
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	171
Automatic Headlamp System	172
Fog Lamps	172
Exterior Cargo Lamps	173
Instrument Panel Brightness	173
Dome Lamp	173
Dome Lamp Override	174
Exit Lighting	174
Electric Power Management	174
Battery Run-Down Protection	175
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	175
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	176
Climate Controls	176
Climate Control System	176
Outlet Adjustment	178
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	178
Instrument Panel Cluster	178
Speedometer and Odometer	180
Trip Odometer	180
Tachometer	180
Safety Belt Reminders	181
Airbag Readiness Light	182
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	183
Charging System Light	184
Up-Shift Light	184
Brake System Warning Light	184
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	185
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	186
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	187
Tire Pressure Light	187
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	188
Oil Pressure Light	190
Security Light	191
Cruise Control Light	191
Highbeam On Light	191
Fuel Gauge	192
Driver Information Center (DIC)	193
DIC Operation and Displays	193
DIC Warnings and Messages	196
Audio System(s)	201
Setting the Clock	202
Radio(s)	202
Using an MP3	215
XM Radio Messages	219
Theft-Deterrent Feature	220
Radio Reception	220
Fixed Mast Antenna	221
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	221
Chime Level Adjustment	221
Driving Your Vehicle	223
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	224
Defensive Driving	224
Drunk Driving	224
Control of a Vehicle	225
Braking	225
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	226
Braking in Emergencies	227
StabiliTrak® System	228
Traction Control System (TCS)	230
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	231
Steering	231
Off-Road Recovery	233
Passing	233
Loss of Control	233
Off-Road Driving	235
Driving at Night	246
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	246
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	247
Highway Hypnosis	247
Hill and Mountain Roads	248
Winter Driving	249
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	251
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	252
Recovery Hooks	252
Loading the Vehicle	253
Truck-Camper Loading Information	260
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	261
Towing	261
Towing Your Vehicle	261
Recreational Vehicle Towing	261
Towing a Trailer	268
Trailer Recommendations	280
Service and Appearance Care	281
Service	283
Accessories and Modifications	283
California Proposition 65 Warning	284
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	284
Doing Your Own Service Work	284
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	285
Fuel	285
Gasoline Octane	285
Gasoline Specifications	286
California Fuel	286
Additives	286
Fuels in Foreign Countries	287
Filling the Tank	288
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	290
Checking Things Under the Hood	290
Hood Release	291
Engine Compartment Overview	292
Engine Oil	295
Engine Oil Life System	298
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	300
Automatic Transmission Fluid	301
Manual Transmission Fluid	304
Hydraulic Clutch	305
Cooling System	306
Engine Coolant	308
Engine Overheating	313
Engine Fan Noise	314
Power Steering Fluid	315
Windshield Washer Fluid	316
Brakes	317
Battery	320
Jump Starting	321
Rear Axle	325
Four-Wheel Drive	326
Front Axle	327
Headlamp Aiming	327
Bulb Replacement	328
Halogen Bulbs	328
Headlamps	328
Front Turn Signal, Parking and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	329
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	330
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	330
License Plate Lamp	331
Replacement Bulbs	332
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	332
Tires	335
Tire Sidewall Labeling	336
Tire Terminology and Definitions	340
Inflation - Tire Pressure	343
High-Speed Operation	344
Tire Pressure Monitor System	345
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	346
Tire Inspection and Rotation	350
When It Is Time for New Tires	351
Buying New Tires	352
Different Size Tires and Wheels	354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	354
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	356
Wheel Replacement	356
Tire Chains	358
If a Tire Goes Flat	359
Changing a Flat Tire	360
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	361
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	365
Secondary Latch System	373
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	376
Spare Tire	382
Appearance Care	383
Interior Cleaning	383
Fabric/Carpet	385
Leather	385
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	386
Care of Safety Belts	386
Weatherstrips	386
Washing Your Vehicle	387
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	387
Finish Care	388
Windshield and Wiper Blades	388
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	389
Tires	390
Sheet Metal Damage	390
Finish Damage	390
Underbody Maintenance	390
Chemical Paint Spotting	390
Vehicle Identification	391
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	391
Service Parts Identification Label	391
Electrical System	392
Add-On Electrical Equipment	392
Windshield Wiper Fuses	392
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	392
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	393
Capacities and Specifications	399
Maintenance Schedule	401
Maintenance Schedule	402
Introduction	402
Scheduled Maintenance	403
Owner Checks and Services	408
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	410
Maintenance Replacement Parts	412
Engine Drive Belt Routing	413
Maintenance Record	414
Customer Assistance Information	417
Customer Assistance and Information	418
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	418
Online Owner Center	421
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	422
Customer Assistance Offices	422
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	423
Roadside Assistance Program	424
Scheduling Service Appointments	426
Courtesy Transportation Program	427
Collision Damage Repair	428
Reporting Safety Defects	432
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	432
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	432
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	433
Service Publications Ordering Information	433
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	434
Event Data Recorders	435
OnStar®	436
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	436
Radio Frequency Statement	436
Index	437
Index_A	437
Index_B	438
Index_C	438
Index_D	440
Index_E	440
Index_F	441
Index_G	442
Index_H	442
Index_I	443
Index_J	443
Index_K	443
Index_L	443
Index_M	444
Index_N	445
Index_O	445
Index_P	445
Index_R	446
Index_S	447
Index_T	448
Index_U	449
Index_V	449
Index_W	449