2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO warning

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The engine will continue to run for10 minutes. Repeat the steps forone 10-minute time extension. Placethe key in ON/RUN to operate thevehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can beextended by 10 minutes, for a totalof 20 minutes, if during the first10 minutes Steps 1–2arerepeatedwhile the engine is still running. Anextension can be requested,30 seconds after starting.
Amaximumoftworemotestarts,or a single start with an extension,is allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must beturned on and then back off to useremote start again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily openthe doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When adoor is locked, the handlewill not open it. The chanceof being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash isincreased if the doors arenot locked. So, allpassengers should wearsafety belts properly and thedoors should be lockedwhenever the vehicle isdriven.
.Yo u n g c h i l d r e n w h o g e t i n t ounlocked vehicles may beunable to get out. A childcan be overcome byextreme heat and can suffer
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permanent injuries or evendeath from heat stroke.Always lock the vehiclewhenever leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enterthrough an unlocked doorwhen you slow down or stopthe vehicle. Locking thedoors can help prevent thisfrom happening.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k a d o o r f r o m t h e
outside pressQorKon the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter or use the key in thedriver door.
To l o c k a d o o r f r o m t h e i n s i d e , p u s hdown on the door lock knob. Tounlock, pull the door handle once tounlock the door and again tounlatch it.

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If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout isturned on, the vehicle is off with thedriver door open, and door lockingis requested, all the doors will lockand only the driver door will unlock.The Unlocked Door Anti-Lockoutfeature can be turned on or off usingthe vehicle personalization menus.SeeVehicle Personalization0139.
Safety Locks
If equipped, the rear door safetylocks prevent passengers fromopening the rear doors from insidethe vehicle.
Press{to activate the safety locks
on the rear doors. The indicator lightcomes on when activated. Thevehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or in RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0237.
If the indicator light flashes, thefeature may not be working properly.
Doors
Tailgate
{Warning
It is extremely dangerous to ride
on the tailgate, even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate can
easily lose their balance and fall
in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving
vehicle may result in serious
injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in
aseatandusingasafetybelt
properly.
On vehicles with a lock on thetailgate, use the key to lock orunlock the tailgate. The power doorlocks will not lock or unlock thetailgate.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on itshandle while pulling thetailgate down.

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The vehicle is automaticallyimmobilized when the vehicle isturned off.
The system is automaticallydisarmed when the key is turned toON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,or START from the LOCK/OFFposition.
The security light, in the instrumentcluster, comes on if there is aproblem with arming or disarmingthe theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn theignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key. It may benecessary to check the fuse. SeeFuses0310.Iftheenginestilldoesnot start with the other key, thevehicle needs service. If the vehicledoes start, the first key may befaulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the immobilizersystem to learn new or replacementkeys. Up to eight keys can beprogrammed for the vehicle. Toprogram additional transmitters, seeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation030.
Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the vehicletheft system in the vehicle.
See your dealer to get a new keyblank cut exactly as the ignition keythat operates the system.
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
Aconvexmirrorcanmakethings,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convexshaped. A convex mirror's surface iscurved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrorsby moving the mirror up and downor left to right to see a little of theside of the vehicle and to have aclear view behind the vehicle.

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Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, the mirror willautomatically reduce the glare of theheadlamps from behind. Thedimming feature comes on eachtime the vehicle is started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics aredesigned to improve fuel economyperformance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rearwindow is down and the frontwindows are up. To reduce thesound, open either a front windowor the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys027.

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Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab
Similar
The windows work when the vehicleis in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0237.
Press or pull the switch to open orclose the window.
The windows will be temporarilydisabled if the window switches areused repeatedly within a short time.
Rear Window Lockout (Crew
Cab Only)
This feature prevents the rearpassenger windows from operating,except from the driver position.
PressZto activate the window
lockout. The indicator light in theswitch will illuminate whenactivated.
PressZagain to deactivate the
lockout switch.
If the indicator light flashes, thefeature may not be working properly.
Window Express Movement
Express-down/up allows thewindows to be opened or closedwithout holding the window switch.Press the window switch fully downor pull it up, and quickly release it toengage. Briefly press or pull thesame switch to stop windowmovement.
Express Window Obstacle
Detection
The express-up feature will reversewindow movement if it comes incontact with an object. Extreme coldor ice could cause the window toauto-reverse. The window willoperate as normal after the object orcondition is removed.
Obstacle Detection Override
{Warning
If obstacle detection override is
activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
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window could be damaged.
Before you use obstacle detection
override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
The window can be closed byholding the window switch in the upposition if conditions prevent it fromexpress closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary ifthe vehicle's battery has beendisconnected or discharged. If thewindow is unable to express-up,program the window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
3. Partially open the window to beprogrammed, then close it andcontinue to pull the switchbriefly after the window hasfully closed.
4. Press the power window switchuntil the window is fully openand briefly hold.
Rear Windows
Sliding Rear Window
If the vehicle has this feature,squeeze the latch in the center ofthe window and slide the glass toopen it.
Be sure the latch is engaged whenthe window is closed.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow or, if equipped, extendalong the rod.

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Head Restraints
The vehicle's front seats haveadjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of the restraint is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant'shead. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash.
Driver Seat, Inboard Button
The height of the head restraint canbe adjusted. Pull the head restraintup to raise it. Try to move the headrestraint to make sure that it islocked in place.
To l o w e r t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p r e s sthe button, located on the top of theseatback, and push the restraintdown. Try to move the head
restraint after the button is releasedto make sure that it is locked inplace.
The front seat outboard headrestraints are not removable.
Rear Head Restraints
Crew Cab
The vehicle’srearseatshaveheadrestraints in the outboard seatingpositions that cannot be adjusted upor down.
The rear outboard head restraintsare designed to be folded. Whenfolding the seatback down, the head

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restraint must first be manuallyfolded forward out of the way to foldthe seatback down.
The head restraint can be foldedforward to allow for better visibilitywhen the rear seat is unoccupied.To f o l d t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p r e s s t h ebutton on the side of the headrestraint.
When an occupant is in the seat,always return the head restraint tothe upright position until it locks intoplace. Push and pull on the headrestraint to make sure that it islocked.
If you are installing a child restraintin the rear seat, seeLower Anchorsand Tethers for Children (LATCHSystem)077.
Extended Cab
The vehicle’srearseatshaveheadrests in the outboard seatingpositions that cannot be adjusted.
If you are installing a child restraintin the rear seat, seeLower Anchorsand Tethers for Children (LATCHSystem)077.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
Yo u c a n l o s e c o n t r o l o f t h e
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t :
1. Pull the handle at the front ofthe seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release thehandle.
3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure the seat islocked in place.
Power Seat Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t , i f e q u i p p e d :
.Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the entire control upor down.