2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO ECU

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Assistance Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
While we hope you never have the occasion to
use our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are
only a phone call away. U.S. customers call
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance:1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872), text telephone (TTY) users,
call1-888-889-2438, Canadian customers
call1-800-268-6800.Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in
the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of
Canada Limited reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance
program at any time without notication.Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
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OnStar
If your vehicle has OnStar®and you subscribe
to the OnStar®services, please refer to the
OnStar®Terms and Conditions for information
on data collection and use. See alsoOnStar®
System on page 149for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has anavigation system,
use of the system may result in the storage of
destinations, addresses, telephone numbers,
and other trip information.Please refer to
the navigation system operating manual for
information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFIDtechnology is used in some vehicles for
functions such as tire pressure monitoring
and ignition system security, as well as in
connection with conveniences such as key fobs
for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and
in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
RFID technology in GM vehicles does not
use or record personal information or link with any
other GM system containing personal information.
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C
Calibration..........................................142, 145
California Fuel............................................. 326
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 324
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications....................... 437
Carbon Monoxide..............110, 139, 286, 306
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 425
Your CD Player........................................ 243
Your CDs ................................................. 243
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 234
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 36
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)..... 372
Chains, Tire................................................. 398
Check
Engine Light............................................ 192
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 331
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 430
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 50
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children.................................................. 56Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children........................................... 44
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position ................................. 69
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 71
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 72
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 54
Chime Level Adjustment.............................. 244
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 177
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 428
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 426
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 423
Finish Care.............................................. 426
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 422
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 425
Leather.................................................... 424
Tires........................................................ 429
Underbody Maintenance........................... 430
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 426
Weatherstrips........................................... 425
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 427
483

Door
Locks....................................................... 106
Power Door Locks................................... 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 108
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Rear Doors.............................................. 109
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 26
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 198
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 198
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 202
Driving
At Night................................................... 276
City.......................................................... 281
Defensive................................................. 246
Drunken................................................... 247
Freeway................................................... 282
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 284
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 278
Off-Road.................................................. 260
Recovery Hooks....................................... 292
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 291
Winter...................................................... 286E
EDR ............................................................ 478
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 432
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 433
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 433
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 433
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 338
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 192
Coolant.................................................... 345
Coolant Heater......................................... 123
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 191
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 455
Engine Compartment Overview................ 332
Exhaust................................................... 139
Fan Noise................................................ 355
Oil ........................................................... 333
Oil Life System........................................ 336
Overheating............................................. 348
Running While Parked............................. 140
Starting.................................................... 121
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J
Jump Starting.............................................. 362
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 102
Keys........................................................... 101
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 378
Lamps
Dome....................................................... 174
Dome Lamp Override............................... 175
Exterior Cargo.......................................... 174
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 56
Latches, Seatback......................................... 16
License Plate Lamps................................... 374
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 185
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 190
Battery Warning....................................... 188Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning............................. 189
Cruise Control.......................................... 196
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 197
Highbeam On.......................................... 196
Malfunction Indicator................................ 192
Oil Pressure............................................. 195
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 186
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 184
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 184
Security................................................... 196
Tire Pressure........................................... 191
Up-Shift................................................... 189
Lighting
Exit.......................................................... 175
Lights
Exterior Lamps......................................... 170
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 165
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 165
Interior Lamps.......................................... 174
On Reminder........................................... 171
Limited-Slip Rear Axle................................. 254
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 293
Lockout Protection....................................... 109
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Locks
Door........................................................ 106
Lockout Protection................................... 109
Power Door............................................. 107
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 108
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 108
Loss of Control........................................... 259
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 10
Power Controls.......................................... 11
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 444
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 448
At Least Once a Month............................ 448
At Least Once a Year.............................. 449
Introduction.............................................. 440
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 446
Maintenance Record................................ 456
Maintenance Requirements...................... 440
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 454
Owner Checks and Services.................... 447
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 452Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 442
Using....................................................... 440
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 440
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 192
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
Manual Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 342
Operation................................................. 126
Manual Windows......................................... 112
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 202
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass and Temperature Display....... 145
Automatic Dimming Rearview
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display............................. 142
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 141
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 142
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 148
Outside Manual Mirrors............................ 147
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 148
MP3 ............................................................ 234
MyGMLink.com............................................ 463
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Passlock®.................................................... 117
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab.............. 299
Power
Door Locks.............................................. 107
Lumbar Controls........................................ 11
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 121
Seat.......................................................... 10
Steering Fluid.......................................... 355
Windows.................................................. 113
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 43
Privacy........................................................ 478
Event Data Recorders.............................. 479
Navigation System................................... 480
OnStar..................................................... 480
Radio Frequency Identication.................. 480
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 108
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 25
R
Radiator Pressure Cap................................ 348
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy..................................................... 480
Radios........................................................ 206
AM-FM Radio.......................................... 209
Care of Your CD Player........................... 243
Care of Your CDs.................................... 243
Radio with CD......................................... 212
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 222
Setting the Time...................................... 208
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 242
Understanding Reception......................... 242
Rear Axle.................................................... 368
Limited-Slip.............................................. 254
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 108
Rear Doors................................................. 109
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 40
Rear Seat Operation.............................. 17, 18
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 37
Rear Storage Area...................................... 154
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Driver Position........................................... 26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 26
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 25
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 40
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 37
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 35
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 43
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 35
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 20
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 34
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 442
Seatback Latches.......................................... 16
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 15
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 10
Power Lumbar........................................... 11
Power Seats.............................................. 10Seats (cont.)
Rear Seat Operation........................... 17, 18
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 12
Seatback Latches...................................... 16
Secondary Latch System............................. 412
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 71
Rear Seat Position..................................... 69
Right Front Seat Position........................... 72
Security Light.............................................. 196
Service........................................................ 324
Accessories and Modications.................. 324
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle..................................... 325
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 324
Doing Your Own Work............................. 325
Engine Soon Light................................... 192
Publications Ordering Information............. 476
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 94
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 429
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 135
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 137
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