2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO battery

Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead BatteryTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
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Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you and
your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away.
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call
1-888-889-2438.
Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in
Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-58
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-59
Automatic Door Locks.....................................3-31
Automatic Headlamp System.............................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission...................................2-19
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Backing Up....................................................4-67
BATTERY......................................................3-33
Battery..........................................................5-42
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-10
Battery Warning Light......................................3-21
Bed Rails......................................................2-45
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-34
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-15
Brake
Parking......................................................2-31
System Warning Light..................................3-22
Brake Adjustment............................................5-41
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-41Brake Wear...................................................5-41
BRAKES.......................................................3-33
Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-17
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-50
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-53
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-8
Capacities and Specications..........................5-107
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-36, 4-38, 4-57
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-97
Your CD Player...........................................3-59
Your CDs ...................................................3-59
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Driving
At Night.....................................................4-28
City...........................................................4-32
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-33
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-29
Winter........................................................4-38
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-23
Driving Downhill..............................................4-22
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-26
Driving in Water..............................................4-26
Driving On Grades..........................................4-67
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-18
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-38
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-31
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-32
Driving Uphill..................................................4-20
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-66
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Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-104Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-103
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-103
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-26
ENG (Engine) HOT.........................................3-34
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-24
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-24
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-19
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.....................5-104
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Environmental Concerns..................................4-16
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-10
Express Down Windows..................................2-13
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps................................................. 3-6
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K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior........................................................ 3-6
Interior.......................................................3-10
Lamps On Reminder......................................... 3-8
Language......................................................3-32
Lap Belt........................................................1-24
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...........................1-48, 1-50
Latches, Seatback............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running..........................................2-33
Light
Air Bag Off .................................................3-20
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-19
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-23Light (cont.)
Battery Warning..........................................3-21
Brake System Warning.................................3-22
Cruise Control.............................................3-28
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-29
Highbeam On.............................................3-28
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-24
Oil Pressure...............................................3-27
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-18
Security.....................................................3-28
Up-Shift.....................................................3-22
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-50
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-15
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
LOW FUEL....................................................3-34
LOW TRAC (Traction).....................................3-34
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-5
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