2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO brake fluid

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 5-24.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM 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
®-VI 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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Assist Handles...............................................2-43
Audio System(s).............................................3-45
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-47
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-77
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-77
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-78
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-77
Radio with CD............................................3-50
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-65
Setting the Time for Radios
with Radio Data Systems (RDS).................3-47
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-46
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-76
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-76
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-78
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-21B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Battery Warning Light......................................3-29
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-34
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-17
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-46
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-48
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps...........................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
Headlamps.................................................5-47
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.................................5-49
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
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P
Paint, Damage...............................................5-95
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-31
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking
Brake........................................................2-30
Over Things That Burn.................................2-34
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-33
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-27
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-74
Passing.........................................................4-12
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab....................4-49
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-18
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-18
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-33
Windows....................................................2-13
Pretensioners, Safety Belt................................1-34
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-8
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-17
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radios..........................................................3-45
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-47
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-77
Care of Your CDs ........................................3-77
Radio with CD............................................3-50
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-65
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-47
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-46
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-76
Understanding Reception..............................3-76
Rear Axle......................................................5-44
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Doors...................................................... 2-9
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-31
Rear Seat Operation...............................1-10, 1-12
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-28
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-44
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-37
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-36
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-43
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
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