2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO low beam

Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Notice:If you drive too quickly through deep
puddles or standing water, water can come in
through your engine’s air intake and badly damage
your engine. Never drive through water that is
slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle.
If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water,
drive through them very slowly.
Driving Through Flowing Water
{CAUTION:
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. If you try to drive through owing
water, as you might at a low water crossing,
your vehicle can be carried away. As little as
six inches of owing water can carry away a
smaller vehicle. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore
police warning signs, and otherwise be very
cautious about trying to drive through
owing water.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just
your parking lamps — to help make you more
visible to others.
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you
pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear
room ahead, and be prepared to have your
view restricted by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth.
SeeTires on page 5-52.
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What to Use
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12
to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper types of bulbs to use, seeReplacement
Bulbs on page 5-50.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer’s service department.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You
or others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
Composite Headlamp System
A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp
To replace the headlamp bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside
the engine compartment.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
straight out of the headlamp assembly.
4. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb
by releasing the clips on the bulb socket.
5. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb.
6. Place the connector with the new bulb into
the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until
it is tight.
Sealed Beam Headlamps
To replace the headlamp capsule, do the following:
1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer.
2. Pull the headlamp capsule toward you and
unplug the electrical connector from it.
3. Remove the old headlamp capsule.
4. Plug the electrical connector into the new headlamp
capsule.
5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)912
Headlamps
Composite High-Beam 9005
Composite Low-Beam 9006
Sealed-Beam H6054
Parking/Front Turn Signal/Daytime
Running Lamp (DRL)3757A
Parking Lamp (Inboard) 3157A
Stoplamp, Rear Turn Signal,
Taillamp, and Back-Up Lamp3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-14.
Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield
when no wiper blade is installed could damage the
windshield. Any damage that occurs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper
blade arm to touch the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm
until it locks into a vertical position.
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Fuses Usage
HORN Horn
TBC Truck Body Controller
IGN TRNSD Ignition Transducers
RDO Radio
ONSTAR OnStar
®
CNSTR VENT Fuel Canister Vent Solenoid
PCM B Powertrain Control Module (PCM) B
Relays Usage
BEAM SEL Beam Selection
IGN 3 HVACIgnition 3, Climate Control,
Climate Control Head Fuse
RAPRetained Accessory Power
(Power Window Fuse,
Wiper/Washer Switch Fuse)
PRK/LAMPFront Parking Lamp Fuse,
Rear Parking Lamps
HDLP Headlamps
Relays Usage
FOG/LAMP Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Fuse
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
RUN/CRNKRun/Crank, Airbag System Fuse,
Cruise Control Fuse, Ignition Fuse,
Back-Up Lamps, ABS Fuse, ERLS,
Front Axle, PCM-1, Injectors Fuse
PWR/TRNPowertrain, Electronic Throttle
Control Fuse, Oxygen Sensor Fuse
HORN Horn
WPR 2 Wiper 2 (High/Low)
WPR Wipers (On/Off)
STRTR Starter Relay (PCM Relay)
Miscellaneous Usage
WPR Diode — Wiper
A/C CLTCH Diode — Air Conditioning, Clutch
MEGA FUSE Mega Fuse
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Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-99
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-30
Fuel..........................................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamps....................................................5-46
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-46
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heater...........................................................3-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-34
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-34
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-34
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-17
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-24
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