2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO light

4n(Four-Wheel Low):This setting also engages the
front axle to give you extra traction. It sends the maximum
power to all four wheels. You might choose four-wheel
low if you were driving off-road in sand, mud, or deep
snow and while climbing or descending steep hills.
Shifting into Four-Wheel Low will turn Traction Control
and StabiliTrak
®off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 4-8andStabiliTrak®System on page 4-6for
more information.
Indicator lights in the buttons show you which setting you
are in. The indicator lights will come on briey when you
turn on the ignition and one will stay on the selected
setting. If the lights do not come on, you should take the
vehicle in for service. An indicator light will ash while
shifting. It will stay on when the shift is completed.
If the transfer case does not shift, it will return to the last
chosen setting.
Shifting from Two-Wheel High to
Four-Wheel High
Press and release the Four-Wheel High button. This
can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock
automatically.
Shifting from Four-Wheel High to
Two-Wheel High
Press and release the Two-Wheel High button. This can
be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock
automatically.
It is normal to hear and feel the vehicle’s transfer case
shift into Four-Wheel High. If you shift with the vehicle
stopped, the indicator light may still ash slowly. It may be
necessary to shift the transmission momentarily into
R (Reverse) and D (Drive), for an automatic transmission,
or R (Reverse) and 1 (First) for a manual transmission to
have the light stop ashing.
Shifting from Two-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel High to Four-Wheel Low
To shift from Two-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High to
Four-Wheel Low, the vehicle must be stopped or moving
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in
N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or the clutch
pedal pressed for a manual transmission. The preferred
method for shifting into Four-Wheel Low is to have your
vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Press and release the Four-Wheel Low button. You
must wait for the Four-Wheel Low indicator light to stop
ashing and stay on before shifting the transmission
into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.
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If the Four-Wheel Low button is pressed when the
vehicle is in gear and/or moving faster than 3 mph
(5 km/h), the four-wheel low indicator light will ash for
30 seconds and not complete the shift.
Shifting from Four-Wheel Low to
Two-Wheel High or Four-Wheel High
To shift from Four-Wheel Low to Two-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel High, the vehicle must be stopped or
moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission
in N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or the
clutch pedal pressed for a manual transmission. The
preferred method for shifting out of four-wheel low is to
have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Press and release the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel
High button. You must wait for the Four-Wheel High
or Two-Wheel High indicator light to stop ashing and
stay on before shifting the transmission into gear or
releasing the clutch pedal.
If the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel High button is
pressed when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving faster
than 3 mph (5km/h), the Four-Wheel High or Two Wheel
High indicator light will ash for 30 seconds but not
complete the shift.
Shifting to Neutral
Use N (Neutral) when you plan to tow the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-41for towing
instructions. To shift the transfer case into N (Neutral) do
the following:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Press the regular brake pedal and shift the
transmission in N (Neutral), or press in the clutch for
vehicles with a manual transmission.
4. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High.
5. Press and hold the Two-Wheel High and
Four-Wheel Low buttons at the same time for
10 seconds. The N (Neutral) light will come on when
the transfer case shift to N (Neutral) is complete.
6. Press and hold the regular brake pedal and shift the
transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then
shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second, or
1 (First) for vehicles with manual transmissions, and
let out the clutch to insure the transfer case is in
N (Neutral). If the transfer case is not in N (Neutral),
repeat this procedure starting at Step 3.
7. Turn the engine off by turning the key to
ACC/ACCESSORY.
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8. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park), or
1 (First) for vehicles that have a manual
transmission.
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Shifting Out of Neutral
After towing the vehicle, you will have to shift out of
N (Neutral) in order to drive. To shift out of N (Neutral),
do the following:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake
pedal.
2. Start a vehicle with an automatic transmission in
P (Park). Use 1 (First) for vehicles with a manual
transmission.
3. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral), or press the
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual
transmission.
4. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift
position (Two-Wheel High, Four-Wheel High, or
Four-Wheel Low).
5. After the transfer case has shifted out of N (Neutral),
the indicator light will go out.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Shift the transmission to the desired position.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located to the left of the
brake pedal, near the
driver door.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
then push the parking brake pedal down to its
fully-applied position.
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A chime will activate and the brake warning light, located
on the instrument panel, will ash when the parking brake
is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) for at least three seconds. The chime will
deactivate and the light will turn off when the parking
brake is set and the vehicle is moving below 3 mph
(5 km/h). SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 3-27.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located
above the parking brake pedal, with the parking
brake symbol, directly rearward to release the parking
brake.If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released,
the brake system warning light will go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure
that the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
seeTowing a Trailer on page 4-47.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview
mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights
from behind the vehicle.
The mirror may also have OnStar
®and/or a compass
and outside temperature display.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the bottom
of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-43for more
information about the services OnStar®provides. See
Compass on page 2-40for more information about the
compass display. See “Temperature Display” after, for
more information about the outside temperature display.
AUTO/
(/O(On/Off):Press and hold AUTO /(for
about three seconds or depending on the mirror,
press
Oto turn automatic dimming on or off. The
automatic dimming feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.
Temperature Display
Yb
/O(On/Off):PressYbor depending on the
mirror, press
Oto turn the display on or off.
To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius:
1. Press and hold
Yb/Ofor a few seconds.
The current unit of measure (F or C) ashes.
2. Press
Yb/Oagain and release to change the
unit of measure. Wait several seconds and the
compass/temperature display returns with the
selected unit of measure.
It is normal under certain conditions for the temperature
update to be delayed. If an incorrect temperature
displays for an extended period, see your dealer/retailer.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressYbor depending on the mirror, pressOonce to
turn the display on or off.
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OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar service
also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where
the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that
area has coverage, network capacity and reception when
the service is needed, and technology that is compatible
with the OnStar service. Not all services are available
everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or
at all times.
Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in
a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless
phone network congestion.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor
cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is
red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press
the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic.If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your
OnStar subscription has expired and all services have
been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to conrm that
the OnStar equipment is active.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it.
Cupholders
This 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.
For vehicles that are an extended cab or crew cab
model, the 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.
Vehicles with ashtrays will use one of the cupholders.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Horn .............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-8
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-13
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-14
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-15
Exterior Cargo Lamps....................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Dome Lamp .................................................3-16
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-17
Exit Lighting.................................................3-17
Electric Power Management...........................3-17
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............3-21
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-22
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-23
Trip Odometer..............................................3-23
Tachometer.................................................3-23
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-23
Airbag Readiness Light.................................
.3-24
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-25
Charging System Light..................................3-26
Up-Shift Light...............................................3-27
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-27
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light........3-28
StabiliTrak
®/Traction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light.......................3-29
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-29
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-30
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-33
Security Light...............................................3-34
Cruise Control Light......................................3-34
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-34
Fuel Gage...................................................3-34
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-22.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. SeeAirbag System on
page 1-62.
F.Exterior Lamps on page 3-13.Fog Lamps on
page 3-15(If Equipped).Exterior Cargo Lamps
on page 3-16.
G.Parking Brake on page 2-32.H.Horn on page 3-6.
I.StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-6andFour-Wheel
Drive on page 2-28.
J.Audio System(s) on page 3-43.
K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-19.
L.Climate Control System on page 3-19.
M.Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-18.
N.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-25.
O.Glove Box on page 2-46.
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