2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO tires

Notice:Spinning the wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the tires.
If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting
the transmission back and forth, you can
destroy the transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your
vehicle, seeTire Chains on page 398.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear
the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel
drive vehicles, shift into 4HI. For vehicles with
traction control, turn the system off. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 253. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward
gear, or with a manual transmission, between
FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R),
spinning the wheels as little as possible.To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels
stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly
on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in
gear. By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward
and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking
motion that could free your vehicle. If that does not
get your vehicle out after a few tries, it might need
to be towed out. Or, you can use the recovery
hooks, if your vehicle has them. If your vehicle does
need to be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 299.
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The Tire and Loading Information label also shows
the size of the original equipment tires (C) and
the recommended cold tire ination pressures (D).
For more information on tires and ination see
Tires on page 377andInation - Tire Pressure
on page 384.
There is also important information on the
Certication/Tire label. It tells you the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles. See “Certication/Tire Label” later
in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4. The resulting gure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs and there will be ve 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
SeeTowing a Trailer on page 306for
important information on towing a trailer,
towing safety, and trailering tips.
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Then, during the rst 500 miles (800 km)
that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over
50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts
at full throttle. This helps your engine and
other parts of your vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
You may want to shift the transmission to
THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear
selection if the transmission shifts too
often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly
conditions). If you have a manual transmission
and you are towing a trailer, it’s better not
to use the highest gear.
Three important considerations have to do
with weight:
the weight of the trailer,
the weight of the trailer tongue
and the weight on your vehicle’s tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used
to pull a trailer are all important. It can also depend
on any special equipment that you have on
your vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight
the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer
Tongue” later in this section for more information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming
only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has
all the required trailering equipment. The weight
of additional optional equipment, passengers
and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
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You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle
weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle weight.
Your vehicle now weighs:
Weight is still below 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) and you
may think that you should subtract 700 additional
pounds (318 kg) from your trailering capacity to
stay within GCWR limits. Your maximum trailer
would only be 7,800 lbs (3 538 kg). You may go
further and think you must limit tongue weight to
less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) to avoid exceeding
GVWR. But, you must still consider the effect
on the rear axle. Because your rear axle now
weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can only put
900 lbs (408 kg) on the rear axle without exceeding
RGAWR. The effect of tongue weight is about
1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs
(408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able to
handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight.Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent
of total loaded trailer weight, you can expect that
the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle
is 6,000 lbs (2 721 kg).
It is important that you make sure your vehicle
does not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR,
GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer Rating or
Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure you are
not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh
your vehicle and trailer.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inated to the upper
limit for cold tires. You’ll nd these numbers on the
Certication/Tire label located at the bottom of the
center pillar on the driver’s side of the vehicle, or
seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 293. Then be
sure you don’t go over the GVWR limit for your
vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Hitches
It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads
are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking
with the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving
is now a good deal longer and not nearly
as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle and
trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electrical
connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure
that the load is secure, and that the lamps and
any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a
good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can
return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,
just move that hand to the left. To move the
trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and, if possible, have
someone guide you.
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Bulb Replacement....................................... 370
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 370
Headlamps................................................ 371
Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).............. 372
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)................................ 372
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps............................... 373
License Plate Lamp................................... 374
Replacement Bulbs................................... 374
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 375
Tires............................................................ 377
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 378
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 381
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 384
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 385Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 390
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 391
Buying New Tires...................................... 392
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 394
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 395
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 396
Wheel Replacement.................................. 396
Tire Chains............................................... 398
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 399
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 400
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.......... 401
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 404
Secondary Latch System........................... 412
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools.............................................. 416
Spare Tire................................................. 420
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Appearance Care........................................ 422
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 422
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 423
Leather...................................................... 424
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 425
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 425
Weatherstrips............................................ 425
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 426
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 426
Finish Care............................................... 426
Windshield and Wiper Blades.................... 427
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels and Trim................................... 428
Tires......................................................... 429Sheet Metal Damage................................. 429
Finish Damage.......................................... 429
Underbody Maintenance............................ 430
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 430
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 431
Vehicle Identication.................................. 432
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 432
Service Parts Identication Label............... 432
Electrical System........................................ 432
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 432
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 433
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 433
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............... 433
Capacities and Specications.................... 437
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear
drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when
you are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are rst applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with the brakes.Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to
help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are
rotated, inspect brake pads for wear and evenly
tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence
to torque specications inCapacities and
Specications on page 437.
Rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators,
but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected
immediately. Also, the rear brake drums should
be removed and inspected each time the tires
are removed for rotation or changing. When
you have the front brake pads replaced, have
the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as
complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does
not return to normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be
a sign that brake service might be required.
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