2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO lock

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
6-6 Lighting
Lighting Features
Exit Lighting
The interior lamps will come on
when the key is removed from the
ignition. The lamps will not come on
if the dome override button is
pressed in.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery's temperature and state
of charge. It then adjusts the voltage
for best performance and extended
life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge
is low, the voltage is raised slightly
to quickly bring the charge back up.
When the state of charge is high,
the voltage is lowered slightly to
prevent overcharging. If the vehicle
has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage
display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you may see thevoltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an
alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the
power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as BATTERY
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
If one of these messages displays, it
is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much
as possible. See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑19.
Battery Power Protection
This feature shuts off the dome
lamp if it is left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is in
LOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent
the battery from running down.

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
7-2 Infotainment System
Notice:Contact your dealer
before adding any equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere with
the operation of the vehicle's
engine, radio, or other systems,
and could damage them. Follow
federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone equipment.
Notice: The chime signals related
to safety belts, parking brake, and
other functions of your vehicle
operate through the radio/
entertainment system. If that
equipment is replaced or
additional equipment is added to
your vehicle, the chimes may not
work. Make sure that replacement
or additional equipment is
compatible with your vehicle
before installing it. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10‑4. The vehicle has Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP,
the audio system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off.
See
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑30 for more
information.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Non-RDS Radios
TheftLock®is designed to
discourage theft of your vehicle's
radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion
of the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). If the radio is moved
to a different vehicle, it does not
operate and LOC displays.
With TheftLock activated, the radio
does not operate if stolen.
RDS Radios
TheftLock is designed to discourage
theft of your vehicle's radio. The
feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). If the
radio is moved to a different vehicle,
it does not operate and LOCKED
displays.
When the radio and vehicle are
turned off, the blinking red light
indicates that TheftLock is armed.
With TheftLock activated, the radio
does not operate if stolen.

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-7
LOC (Locked):This message
displays when the THEFTLOCK®
system has locked up. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Radio with CD (MP3/WMA)
CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The
audio system has been calibrated
for the vehicle from the factory.
If CAL ERR displays it means that
the radio has not been configured
properly for the vehicle and it must
be returned to your dealer for
service.
LOCKED: This message displays
when the THEFTLOCK
®system has
locked up. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer.
Radio
AM-FM Radio
Finding a Station
AM-FM Radio
AM FM: Press to switch between
FM1, FM2, or AM.
TUNE : Turn to select radio
stations.
oSEEK: Press to go to the
previous station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold
o
SEEK for two seconds until a beep
sounds. The radio goes to a station,
plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next station. Press
oSEEK
again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press
and hold
oSEEK for more than
four seconds until two beeps sound. The radio goes to the first preset
station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next preset station.
Press
oSEEK again to stop
scanning presets.
SEEK
p: Press to go to the next
station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold
SEEK
pfor two seconds until a
beep sounds. The radio goes to a
station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press
SEEK
pagain to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press
and hold SEEK
pfor more than
four seconds until two beeps sound.
The radio goes to the first preset
station stored on the pushbuttons,
plays for a few seconds, then goes
to the next preset station. Press
SEEK
pagain to stop scanning
presets.

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
7-12 Infotainment System
Setting Preset Channels
If the radio has XM, up to
30 stations (6 FM1, 6 FM2, 6 AM,
6 XM1, and 6 XM2) can be
programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons.
To program either radio:
1. Tune in the desired channel.
2. Press and hold one of the sixnumbered pushbuttons until the
radio beeps once. When that
numbered pushbutton is pressed
again, the channel that was
stored, returns.
3. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Updating:
The encryption code in
the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process
should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No Signl: The system is
functioning correctly, but the vehicle
is in a location that is blocking the
XM signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading: The radio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
Off Air: This channel is not
currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavl: This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station.
If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for
that preset button. Unauth:
This channel is blocked or
cannot be received with your XM
Subscription package.
No Info: No artist, song title,
category, or text information is
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
NotFound: No artist, song title,
category, or text information is
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
XM Lock: The XM receiver in your
vehicle could have previously been
in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM receivers cannot be
swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with
your dealer.
Radio ID: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. RecirculationTemperature Control:
Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature of the air inside the
vehicle.
9(Fan Control): Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed.

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
8-2 Climate Controls
If the knob is set on“0”(zero), some
outside air will still enter the vehicle
and will be directed according to the
position of the mode knob.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the
current airflow mode.
Select from the following modes:
H(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and floor and side window
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to the
floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets. Recirculation cannot
be selected while in floor mode
because this could cause the
interior window to fog.
/(Floor/Defog): This mode
clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the floor,
windshield, and side window outlets.
When this mode is selected, the
system runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside
temperature is near freezing or
below. Recirculation is not available
in this mode.
0(Defrost): This mode clears
the windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
When this mode is selected, the
system runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside
temperature is near, or below
freezing. Recirculation is not
available in this mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. An indicator light on the
button comes on to show that the air
conditioning is on.
The fan control must be on to use
the air conditioning.
There might be a slight change in
engine performance when the air
conditioning compressor shuts off
and turns on again. This is normal.
The system is designed to make
adjustments to help with fuel
economy while still maintaining the
selected temperature.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air, so a
small amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is
normal.

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-3
@(Recirculation):Press to turn
the recirculation mode on or off. An
indicator light on the button comes
on to show that the recirculation
mode is on. This mode recirculates
and helps to quickly cool the air
inside the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be
used with floor/defog, defrost,
or defogging modes. If recirculation
is selected in these modes, the
indicator will flash or not come on.Air Vents
Use the thumbwheel on the outlets
to change the direction of the
air flow.
Lift up or push down on the
thumbwheel located in the center of
the outlet to direct the air up or
down, or slide the thumbwheel to
the left or right to direct the airflow
from side‐to‐side. Operation Tips.Clear away any ice, snow or
leaves from the air inlets at the
base of the windshield that may
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors may adversely affect
the performance of the system.
.Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . 9-16
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 9-17
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-19
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Truck-Camper LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-26
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Shifting Out of Park
(Automatic
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Parking (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-35
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-37
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
StabiliTrak
®System . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . 9-48
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-52
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55