2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO wiper blades

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-3
Move the band to one of the
following positions:
8(Mist):Single wipe, move the
band to
zand then release it.
Several wipes, hold the band on
z
longer.
N(Adjustable Interval Wipes):
For a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the
band up for more frequent wipes or
down for less frequent wipes.
6(Low Speed): Slow wipes,
turn the band to the first solid
position past the delay settings.
1(High Speed): Fast wipes, turn
the band to the second solid
position past the delay settings.
9(Off): Turns the wipers off.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. Damaged wiper blades
should be replaced.
Windshield Washer
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Q L(Washer Fluid): Push the
paddle on top of the multifunction
lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield. The wipers will clear the
window and then either stop or
return to your preset speed.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressY bor depending on the
mirror, press
Oonce to turn the
display on or off.
Compass Calibration
The compass may need
calibration if:
.CAL is displayed while driving in
the vehicle.
.After approximately five seconds,
the display does not show a
compass heading, N for North,
for example, there may be a
strong magnetic field interfering
with the compass. Interference
can be caused by a magnetic
antenna mount, magnetic note
pad holder, or a similar
magnetic item.
.The compass does not display
the correct heading and the
compass zone variance is set
correctly.
To calibrate, CAL must be displayed
in the mirror compass windows.
If CAL is not displayed, press and
hold
Y b/Ofor several seconds or
until CAL is displayed.

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-34 Vehicle Care
.To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2 for more information.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11‑9.
Allowing the wiper blade arm to
touch the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage the
windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the wiper
blade arm to touch the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades,
lift the wiper arm until it locks
into a vertical position.
A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
F. Arm Hook 2. Press down on the blade
assembly pivot locking tab. Pull
down on the blade assembly to
release it from the wiper
arm hook.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has
two notches at one end that are
locked by bottom claws of the
blade assembly. At the notched
end, pull the insert from the
blade assembly.

Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-97
Notice:Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish
may damage it. Use only
non-abrasive waxes and polishes
that are made for a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish on the
vehicle.
Foreign materials such as calcium
chloride and other salts, ice melting
agents, road oil and tar, tree sap,
bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, etc., can
damage the vehicle's finish if they
remain on painted surfaces. Wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
If necessary, use non-abrasive
cleaners that are marked safe for
painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter. Exterior painted surfaces are
subject to aging, weather and
chemical fallout that can take their
toll over a period of years. To help
keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or
covered whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Parts
Bright metal parts should be
cleaned regularly to keep their
luster. Washing with water is all that
is usually needed. However, chrome
polish may be used on chrome or
stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Use special care with aluminum
trim. To avoid damaging protective
trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap to
clean aluminum. A coating of
wax, rubbed to high polish, is
recommended for all bright metal
parts.Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint
free cloth or paper towel soaked
with windshield washer fluid or a
mild detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and a
buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking. Replace the wiper blades
if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
.Extreme dusty conditions
.Sand and salt
.Heat and sun
.Snow and ice, without proper
removal

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15942429 —
Engine Oil Filter 2.9L L4 Engine 19210283 PF46
3.7L L5 Engine 19210285 PF61
5.3L V8 Engine 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs 2.9L L4 and 3.7L L5 Engines 12625058 41-103
5.3L V8 Engine 12609877 41-985
Wiper Blades
Driver Side —55 cm (22 in) 10389562 —
Passenger Side —48 cm (19 in) 10389563 —