2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO Owners Manual

OnStar®System
OnStar®uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology, wireless communications, and live advisors
to provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information, and convenience services. If your airbags
deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call
to OnStar
®Emergency where we can request emergency
services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in
the car, call OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can
send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar
®button and they will get
you the help you need.
A complete OnStar
®User’s Guide and the Terms and
Conditions of the OnStar®Subscription Service
Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box
literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or
www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar®button to speak
to an OnStar®advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service
Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or
www.onstar.ca.
OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe
and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date
of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the
rst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections
®
Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press
the OnStar®button to speak to an advisor.
Safe and Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
Remote Diagnostics
Online Concierge
Directions and Connections®Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
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OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar®subscribers
to make and receive calls using voice commands at
the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with
Pre-Paid Packages or linked to a cell phone through
OnStar
®Shared Minutes Plan. To nd out more, refer
to the OnStar®User’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove
box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak
with an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®button
or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature
of OnStar®hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes
to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock
quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a
few simple voice commands, you can browse through
the various topics. Customize your information prole
at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®user’s guide
for more information.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle may have two cupholders located on the
lower part of the front doors as well as two cupholders
located at the front end of the console. Vehicles
with bench seats may have cupholders attached to the
front of the center seat.
If your vehicle is an extended cab or crew cab model,
your vehicle also has two rear cupholders. On crew
cab models, the cupholders are located at the front
end of the rear center seat cushion. On extended cab
models, the rear seat cupholders are located on
top of the rear center console.
If you have an ashtray, it will use one of the cupholders.
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Front Armrest Storage Area
For vehicles with bench seats, you may have a center
armrest storage area. Lift up on the upper tab located
at the front of the armrest to release the latch. Lift the
lid to open the storage area.
For vehicles with bucket seats or uplevel packages,
your vehicle may have a two-tiered center armrest
storage area. Lift up on the upper tab located at the
front of the armrest to release the latch. Lift the lid to
the top storage area. A second tab is located below
the top one and allows you to access the bottom
storage area. Lift up on the lower tab to release the
latch. Then, raise the lid of the lower storage area.
The upper storage area will lift up with the lid of
the lower storage area.
To close the storage area(s), lower the lid(s) until you
feel the latch close.
Assist Handles
Your vehicle may have assist handles to be used when
getting out of your vehicle. If your vehicle has assist
handles, they are located above the front passenger
door if you have a regular cab, or above the front and
rear passenger doors if you have an extended cab
or crew cab.
If your vehicle is equipped with roof-mounted side
impact air bags, there will be assist handles located
above both the driver’s and front passenger’s doors.
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Rear Storage Area
If your vehicle is an extended cab model, it may
be equipped with storage compartments under the
rear seats.
To access the storage compartments you will need
to lift the cushion on the bottom of the rear seats.
This will expose the storage boxes under the seat.To open a storage box, unhook the bottom and lift the
two latches on each side of the storage box.
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Lift the lid from the center area to access the storage box.
Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof.
The sunroof control
buttons are located
on the headliner.
Q(Open/Vent):Press and hold this button to vent,
and open the sunroof. Release the button when
the desired position is reached.
R(Close):Press and hold this button to close the
sunroof. Release the button when the desired position
is reached.
The sunshade must be opened manually.
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-15
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-16
Exterior Cargo Lamps....................................3-17
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Dome Lamp .................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-18
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-19Climate Controls............................................3-19
Climate Control System.................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.............................................3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-23
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-24
Trip Odometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-25
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light.............3-25
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-27
Battery Warning Light....................................3-29
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)...............3-30
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-32
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-32
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-35
Security Light...............................................3-36
Cruise Control Light......................................3-36
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-36
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator
Light........................................................3-37
Fuel Gage...................................................3-37
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-38
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-38
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-41
Audio System(s).............................................3-45
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-46
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS).........................................3-47
AM-FM Radio...............................................3-47
Radio with CD (MP3)....................................3-50Radio with Six-Disc CD.................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios).......3-76
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios).............3-76
Radio Reception...........................................3-76
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-77
Care of the CD Player...................................3-77
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-77
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-78
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-78
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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