2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO park assist

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-4
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-8
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)...............2-9
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)...........................2-10
Tailgate.......................................................2-10
Windows........................................................2-12
Manual Windows..........................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sliding Rear Window.....................................2-14
Sun Visors...................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-14
Passlock
®....................................................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-16
Ignition Positions..........................................2-17
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-18
Starting the Engine.......................................2-18
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-20
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-21Manual Transmission Operation......................2-23
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................2-25
Parking Brake..............................................2-29
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) . . .2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-32
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission).....2-32
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-33
Engine Exhaust............................................2-33
Running the Engine While Parked
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-34
Mirrors...........................................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-35
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-36
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-38
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-39
OnStar
®System.............................................2-39
Storage Areas................................................2-41
Glove Box...................................................2-41
Cupholder(s)................................................2-41
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-41
Assist Handles.............................................2-42
Rear Storage Area........................................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-27
Radios..........................................................3-42
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-43
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-72
Care of Your CDs........................................3-71
Radio with CD............................................3-46
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-60
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-42
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-71
Understanding Reception..............................3-71
Rear Axle......................................................5-44
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Doors....................................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-29
Rear Seat Operation.................................1-8, 1-10
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-26
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-42
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-36
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-35
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-35Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-41
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-48
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-69
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-50
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-75
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-75
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-40
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-34
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