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Instruments and Controls 5-23 Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages are displayed for several seconds each. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you should press and release the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Each message must be acknowledged individually. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages only makes the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. Brake System Messages ABS (Antilock Brake System) FAULT This message displays if there is a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS). Check the ABS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Braking on page 9‑4 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑16 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 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 Charging System Light on page 5‑12. The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safe to drive, however have the electrical system checked by your dealer. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. BRAKES This message displays if there is a problem with the brakes. Check the brakes as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Braking on page 9‑4 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑16 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display.

Section	Page
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	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	10
Door Locks	10
Tailgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	14
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Four-Wheel Drive	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Cruise Control	22
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Power Outlets	23
Performance and Maintenance	23
Traction Control System (TCS)	23
StabiliTrak® System	24
Tire Pressure Monitor	24
Engine Oil Life System	24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	25
Roadside Assistance Program	25
OnStar®	26
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	30
Keys	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Door Locks	33
Power Door Locks	34
Automatic Door Locks	34
Lockout Protection	34
Safety Locks (Crew Cab)	34
Doors	35
Rear Doors	35
Tailgate	36
Vehicle Security	38
Anti-theft Alarm System	38
Immobilizer	39
Immobilizer Operation (PASS-Key III+ Canada Only)	39
Immobilizer Operation (Passlock U.S. Only)	41
Exterior Mirrors	41
Convex Mirrors	41
Manual Mirrors	42
Power Mirrors	42
Interior Mirrors	43
Manual Rearview Mirror	43
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	43
Windows	44
Manual Windows	45
Power Windows	45
Rear Windows	47
Sun Visors	47
Seats and Restraints	49
Head Restraints	50
Front Seats	51
Seat Adjustment	51
Power Seat Adjustment	51
Lumbar Adjustment	52
Reclining Seatbacks	52
Seatback Latches	54
Heated Front Seats	55
Rear Seats	56
Rear Seats (Extended Cab)	56
Rear Seats (Crew Cab)	57
Safety Belts	59
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	60
Lap-Shoulder Belt	61
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	66
Lap Belt	66
Safety Belt Extender	67
Safety System Check	67
Safety Belt Care	67
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	68
Airbag System	68
Where Are the Airbags?	70
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	74
Passenger Sensing System	75
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	87
Where to Put the Restraint	89
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	91
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	102
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	102
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	105
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	107
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Glove Box	111
Cupholders	111
Rear Storage	112
Center Console Storage	112
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	125
Brake System Warning Light	127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	128
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	129
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	129
Tire Pressure Light	130
Engine Oil Pressure Light	130
Security Light	131
High-Beam On Light	131
Cruise Control Light	131
Information Displays	132
Driver Information Center (DIC)	132
Vehicle Messages	135
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	137
Fuel System Messages	137
Lamp Messages	137
Ride Control System Messages	138
Service Vehicle Messages	138
Tire Messages	139
Transmission Messages	139
Lighting	141
Exterior Lighting	141
Exterior Lamp Controls	141
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	142
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	142
Flash-to-Pass	142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	143
Automatic Headlamp System	143
Hazard Warning Flashers	144
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	144
Fog Lamps	145
Exterior Cargo Lamps	145
Interior Lighting	146
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	146
Dome Lamps	146
Lighting Features	147
Exit Lighting	147
Battery Load Management	147
Battery Power Protection	147
Infotainment System	149
Introduction	149
Infotainment	149
Theft-Deterrent Feature	150
Operation	151
Radio	155
AM-FM Radio	155
Satellite Radio	159
Radio Reception	161
Fixed Mast Antenna	162
Satellite Radio Antenna	162
Audio Players	163
CD Player	163
Phone	169
Bluetooth	169
Climate Controls	179
Climate Control Systems	179
Air Vents	181
Driving and Operating	183
Driving Information	184
Distracted Driving	184
Defensive Driving	185
Drunk Driving	185
Control of a Vehicle	185
Braking	186
Steering	186
Off-Road Recovery	187
Loss of Control	187
Off-Road Driving	188
Driving on Wet Roads	194
Highway Hypnosis	195
Hill and Mountain Roads	196
Winter Driving	197
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	199
Vehicle Load Limits	201
Truck-Camper Loading Information	207
Starting and Operating	208
New Vehicle Break-In	208
Ignition Positions	208
Starting the Engine	210
Engine Heater	212
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	213
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	213
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	214
Parking (Manual Transmission)	215
Parking over Things That Burn	216
Engine Exhaust	216
Running the Vehicle While Parked	217
Automatic Transmission	218
Manual Transmission	220
Drive Systems	222
Four-Wheel Drive	222
Brakes	226
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	226
Parking Brake	227
Brake Assist	228
Ride Control Systems	229
Traction Control System (TCS)	229
StabiliTrak® System	230
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	232
Cruise Control	232
Fuel	235
Recommended Fuel	235
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	235
California Fuel Requirements	235
Fuels in Foreign Countries	236
Fuel Additives	236
Filling the Tank	237
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	239
Towing	239
General Towing Information	239
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	240
Trailer Towing	244
Towing Equipment	248
Conversions and Add-Ons	249
Add-On Electrical Equipment	249
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab	249
Vehicle Care	251
General Information	252
California Proposition 65 Warning	253
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	253
Accessories and Modifications	254
Vehicle Checks	254
Doing Your Own Service Work	254
Hood	255
Engine Compartment Overview	256
Engine Oil	260
Engine Oil Life System	262
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Manual Transmission Fluid	266
Hydraulic Clutch	267
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	267
Cooling System	268
Engine Coolant	269
Engine Overheating	273
Engine Fan	275
Power Steering Fluid	275
Washer Fluid	276
Brakes	277
Brake Fluid	278
Battery	280
Four-Wheel Drive	280
Front Axle	281
Rear Axle	282
Starter Switch Check	282
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	283
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	283
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	284
Wiper Blade Replacement	284
Headlamp Aiming	286
Bulb Replacement	286
Halogen Bulbs	286
Headlamps	287
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	287
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	288
License Plate Lamp	289
Replacement Bulbs	289
Electrical System	290
Electrical System Overload	290
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	290
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	291
Wheels and Tires	297
Tires	297
Tire Sidewall Labeling	298
Tire Designations	300
Tire Terminology and Definitions	301
Tire Pressure	304
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	305
Tire Pressure Monitor System	306
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	307
Tire Inspection	310
Tire Rotation	310
When It Is Time for New Tires	312
Buying New Tires	312
Different Size Tires and Wheels	314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	316
Wheel Replacement	317
Tire Chains	318
If a Tire Goes Flat	319
Tire Changing	321
Secondary Latch System	332
Compact Spare Tire	335
Full-Size Spare Tire	336
Jump Starting	337
Towing	341
Towing the Vehicle	341
Recreational Vehicle Towing	341
Appearance Care	346
Exterior Care	346
Interior Care	349
Floor Mats	352
Service and Maintenance	353
General Information	353
Maintenance Schedule	355
Special Application Services	360
Additional Maintenance and Care	360
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	364
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	364
Maintenance Replacement Parts	367
Maintenance Records	368
Technical Data	371
Vehicle Identification	371
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	371
Service Parts Identification Label	371
Vehicle Data	372
Capacities and Specifications	372
Engine Drive Belt Routing	374
Customer Information	375
Customer Information	375
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	375
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	378
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	379
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	379
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	380
Online Owner Center	380
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	381
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	382
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	384
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	387
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	388
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	389
Service Publications Ordering Information	392
Reporting Safety Defects	393
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	393
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	393
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	394
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	394
Event Data Recorders	394
OnStar®	395
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	396
Radio Frequency Statement	396
Index	397
Index_A	397
Index_B	398
Index_C	398
Index_D	399
Index_E	400
Index_F	400
Index_G	401
Index_H	401
Index_I	402
Index_J	402
Index_K	402
Index_L	402
Index_M	403
Index_N	403
Index_O	403
Index_P	404
Index_R	404
Index_S	405
Index_T	406
Index_U	407
Index_V	407
Index_W	408

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Instruments and Controls

5-23

Vehicle Messages

Messages are displayed on the DIC

to notify the driver that the status of

the vehicle has changed and that

some action may be needed by the

driver to correct the condition.

Multiple messages may appear one

after another. The messages are

displayed for several seconds each.

Some messages may not require

immediate action, but you should

press and release the trip odometer

reset stem to acknowledge that you

received the messages and to clear

them from the display. Each

message must be acknowledged

individually.

Some messages cannot be cleared

from the DIC display because they

are more urgent. These messages

require action before they can be

cleared. You should take any

messages that appear on the

display seriously and remember that

clearing the messages only makes

the messages disappear, not correct

the problem.

The following are the possible

messages that can be displayed

and some information about them.

Battery Voltage and

Charging Messages

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

Charging System Light

on page 5

‑

. The battery will not

be charging at an optimal rate and

the vehicle will lose the ability to

enter the fuel economy mode. The

vehicle is safe to drive, however

have the electrical system checked

by your dealer. Press and release

the reset stem to acknowledge the

message and clear it from the

display.

Brake System Messages

ABS (Antilock Brake System)

FAULT

This message displays if there is a

problem with the Antilock Brake

System (ABS). Check the ABS as

soon as possible and have your

vehicle serviced by your dealer. See

Braking on page 9

‑

and

Antilock

Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

on page 5

‑

for more information.

Press and release the reset stem to

acknowledge the message and

clear it from the display.

BRAKES

This message displays if there is a

problem with the brakes. Check the

brakes as soon as possible and

have your vehicle serviced by your

dealer. See

Braking on page 9

‑

and

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light on page 5

‑

for

more information. Press and release

the reset stem to acknowledge the

message and clear it from the

display.