2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO parking brake

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM Standard
GM6094M and displays the
American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for your
vehicle. To determine the proper
viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,
seeEngine Oil on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada
89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
TransmissionManual Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. U.S. 89021806, in Canada
89021807).
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No.
U.S. 12345347, in Canada
10953517) or equivalent DOT-3
brake uid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
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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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O
Odometer......................................................3-17
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-17
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
OIL ...............................................................3-34
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-27
OIL LIFE.......................................................3-34
Oil Life System...............................................3-30
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
®Personal Calling.................................2-43
OnStar®Services............................................2-43
OnStar®System.............................................2-42
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-44
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-14
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-14
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-42
Manual Mirrors............................................2-41
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-13
P
PARK BRK (Brake).........................................3-35
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-32
Shifting Out of............................................2-34
Parking
Brake........................................................2-31
Over Things That Burn.................................2-35
Parking on Hills..............................................4-68
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-35
Passing.................................................4-12, 4-66
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Payload.........................................................4-55
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-56
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a CD.........................................3-45, 3-53
Playing a Specic Loaded CD..........................3-54
Playing the Radio...........................3-37, 3-39, 3-47
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-10
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.......................................5-103
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-13
Power and Heated Seat Circuit Breakers..........5-103
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