2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO Owners Manual

If you have had a crash, do you need new belts
or LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be
necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they
would be if worn during a more severe crash,
then you need new parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during a
more severe crash, you may need new LATCH
system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will need to
have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts
repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may
be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system
was not being used at the time of the collision.If an airbag inates, you will need to replace
airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag
system earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inate, you will also need to
replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s
safety belt assemblies. Be sure to do so. Then the
new assemblies will be there to help protect you
in a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the driver
and front passenger’s safety belt assemblies,
even if the frontal airbags have not deployed.
The driver and front passenger’s safety belt
assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners.
Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if
your vehicle has been in a collision, or if your
airbag readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle or while you are driving. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 185.
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Keys............................................................ 101
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System........ 102
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.................................. 103
Doors and Locks........................................ 106
Door Locks................................................ 106
Power Door Locks..................................... 107
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks............................................ 108
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)....... 108
Lockout Protection..................................... 109
Rear Doors (Extended Cab)...................... 109
Tailgate..................................................... 110
Windows...................................................... 112
Manual Windows....................................... 112
Power Windows........................................ 113
Sliding Rear Window................................. 114
Sun Visors................................................ 115
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 115
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 115
Passlock
®.................................................. 117Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 118
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 118
Ignition Positions....................................... 119
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 121
Starting the Engine.................................... 121
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 123
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 124
Manual Transmission Operation................. 126
Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 129
Parking Brake........................................... 133
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 135
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 137
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)........................... 137
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 138
Engine Exhaust......................................... 139
Running the Engine While Parked............. 140
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Mirrors......................................................... 141
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 141
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 142
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display....................... 142
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass and
Temperature Display.............................. 145
Outside Manual Mirrors............................. 147
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 148
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 148OnStar
®System.......................................... 149
Storage Areas............................................. 153
Glove Box................................................. 153
Cupholder(s).............................................. 153
Front Armrest Storage Area....................... 154
Assist Handles.......................................... 154
Rear Storage Area.................................... 154
Sunroof....................................................... 156
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be
badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in
the ignition and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the path of
a closing window. Do not leave the keys
in a vehicle with children.
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There is a double-sided
key that can be used for
the ignition, all door
locks, and the tailgate.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer/retailer
provides the owner with a pair of identical keys
and a key code number.
The key code number tells your dealer/retailer
or a qualied locksmith how to make extra keys.
Keep this number in a safe place. If you lose your
keys, you will be able to have new ones made
easily using this number. Your dealer/retailer
should also have this number.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your
vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle
to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call
the GM Roadside Assistance Center. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 466.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
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Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter
does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far
from your vehicle. You may need to stand
closer during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement
is necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 103.
If you are still having trouble, see your
dealer/retailer or a qualied technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
If your vehicle has this feature you can lock
and unlock your doors and disarm or arm your
theft-deterrent system from about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 115for additional information.
UNLOCK:Press this
button to unlock the
driver’s door and turn
on the interior lamps.
The parking lamps may
also ash, and the
horn may chirp, when
this button is pressed.
Press the unlock button again within three
seconds and all of the doors will unlock.
LOCK:Press this button to lock all the doors.
The parking lamps may also ash and the
horn may chirp when this button is pressed.
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If a door is open or ajar when the lock button
is pressed, the horn will chirp several times to let
you know the doors did not lock and the content
theft-deterrent system is not armed. Pressing
the lock button again while the horn is chirping
or within three seconds after the horn stops
sounding, the doors will lock but the content
theft-deterrent system will not arm until the
opened door is closed.
You can program different feedback modes
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
To program the feedback modes, see “Remote
Keyless Entry Feedback” underDIC Controls
and Displays on page 198.
L(Panic):Press this button to make the horn
sound and the headlamps and taillamps ash
for up to 30 seconds. To turn them off again, do
one of these three things: wait for 30 seconds;
press the panic button again; or start the vehicle.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent
another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased through your dealer/retailer.
Remember to bring any remaining transmitters
with you when you go to your dealer/retailer.
When the dealer/retailer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining
transmitters must also be matched. Once your
dealer/retailer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum
of four transmitters matched to it.
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