2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO steering wheel

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Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.
g:Press to answer an incomingcall or start voice recognition. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0187orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio)0188orBluetooth(Voice Recognition)0192orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio with Touchscreen)0197or“OnStar Overview”in theowner's manual. Press and hold toactivate Bluetooth voice pass-thru.SeeVoice Recognition0181.
i:Press to decline an incomingcall or end a current call. Press tomute or unmute the infotainmentsystem when not on a call.
oorp:Press the five-way controlto go to the previous or next area ofadisplayintheinstrumentcluster.
worx:Press the five-waycontrol to go up or down in a list onthe instrument cluster.
@:Press to select a highlightedmenu option.
The favorites and volume switchesare on the back of the steeringwheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radiosource, press to select the nextor previous audio broadcastfavorite. When listening to amedia device, press to selectthe next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase ordecrease the volume.
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To s o u n d t h e h o r n , p r e s saon the
steering wheel.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer leveris on the right side of the steeringcolumn. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, movethe windshield wiper lever to selectthe wiper speed.
HI :Use for fast wipes.

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If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax diesel supplementfor more information.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display areain the center of the instrumentcluster.
Use the right steering wheel controlto open and scroll through thedifferent items and displays.
Pressoto access the cluster
applications. Useworxto scroll
through the list of availableapplications. Not all applications willbe available on all vehicles.
.Info app. This is where you canview the selected DriverInformation Center (DIC)displays. SeeDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Base Level)0126orDriver Information Center(DIC) (Uplevel)0129.
.Audio
.Phone
.Navigation
.Settings
Audio
In the main view of the Audio app,
pressworxto scroll through
radio stations or move to the next/previous track of a CD/USB/Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. PressVto select the
Audio app, then presspto enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menubrowse for music, select from thefavorites, or change the audiosource.
Phone
PressVto select the Phone app,
then presspto enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there isno active phone call, view recentcalls, scroll through contacts,or select from the favorites. If thereis an active call, mute or unmute thephone or switch to handset orhandsfree operation.
Navigation
PressVto select the Navigation
app, then presspto enter the
Navigation menu. If there is noactive route, you can resume thelast route and turn the voiceprompts on/off. If there is an active
route, pressVto cancel route
guidance or turn the voice promptson/off.
Settings
PressVto select the Settings app.
Useworxto scroll through the
items in the Settings menu.

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The DLC is under the instrumentpanel to the left of the steeringwheel. Connecting devices that arenot used to perform an EmissionsInspection/Maintenance test or toservice the vehicle may affectvehicle operation. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0278.Seeyour dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not passinspection if:
.The light is on when the engineis running.
.The light does not come onwhen the ignition is in ON/RUNwhile the engine is off.
.Critical emission control systemshave not been completelydiagnosed. If this happens, thevehicle would not be ready forinspection and might requireseveral days of routine driving
before the system is ready forinspection. This can happen ifthe 12-volt battery has recentlybeen replaced or run down, or ifthe vehicle has been recentlyserviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle willnot pass or cannot be made readyfor the test.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe working.
If the warning light comes on, thereis a brake problem. Have the brakesystem inspected right away.
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This light should come on brieflywhen the engine is started. If it doesnot come on then, have it fixed so itwill be ready to warn you if there isaproblem.
When the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light also comes onwhen the parking brake is set. Thelight stays on if the parking brakedoes not fully release. If it stays onafter the parking brake is fullyreleased, it means the vehicle has abrake problem.
If the light comes on while driving,pull off the road and stop carefully.The pedal might be harder to push,or the pedal can go closer to thefloor. It may take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have thevehicle towed for service. SeeTo w i n g t h e V e h i c l e0351.
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The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
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The display provides feedback onhow current driving behavior in thebar graph affects the runningaverage in the top display and howwell recent driving compares to thebest that has been achieved.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC displays are shown in thecenter of the instrument cluster inthe Info app. SeeInstrument Cluster(Base Level)011 0orInstrumentCluster (Uplevel)011 2.Thedisplays show the status of manyvehicle systems. The controls forthe DIC are on the right steeringwheel control.
worx:Press to move up ordown in a list.
oorp:Press to move betweenthe interactive display zones in thecluster.
V:Press to open a menu or selectamenuitem.Pressandholdtoreset values on certain screens.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax diesel supplementfor additional DIC pages.
DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can beturned on or off through theSettings menu.
1. Pressoto access the cluster
applications.
2. Pressworxto scroll to the
Settings application.
3. PressVto enter the
Settings menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and
pressp.
5. Pressworxto move
through the list of possibleinformation displays.
6. PressVwhile an item is
highlighted to select ordeselect that item. When anitem is selected, a checkmarkwill appear next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of allpossible DIC info page displays.Some may not be available for yourparticular vehicle. Some items maynot be turned on by default but canbe turned on through the Settingsapp. See“DIC Info Page Options”earlier in this section.

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3. PressoBACK on the
faceplate or touch0screen
button to return to the previousmenu or exit.
Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN toaccess the Settings menu, thenselect SETTINGS from the Homepage on the infotainment display.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Time and Date
.Language (Language)
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Te e n D r i v e r
.Va l e t M o d e
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.Voice
.Display
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
Detailed information for each menufollows.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. SeeClock0106.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select fromthe available language(s).
The selected language will displayon the system, and voicerecognition will reflect the selectedlanguage.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and amessage“Look in Rear Seat”whenthe rear door has been openedbefore or during operation of thevehicle.
Select Off or On.
Teen Driver
See“Te e n D r i v e r”under“Settings”in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainmentsystem and steering wheel controls.It may also limit access to vehiclestorage locations (if equipped).
To e n a b l e v a l e t m o d e :
1. Enter a four-digit code on thekeypad.
2. Select Enter to go to theconfirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
To u c h L O C K o r U N L O C K t o l o c k o runlock the system. Touch Back togo back to the previous menu.
Radio
To u c h t o d i s p l a y t h e R a d i o m e n uand the following may display:
.Manage Favorites
.Number of Favorites Shown
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Auto Volume

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 146Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Automatic HeadlampSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 149Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Battery Load Management . . . 152Battery Power Protection . . . . . 152
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.
O:Turns off the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL). Turn the headlampcontrol to the off position again toturn the automatic headlamps orDRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, offwill only work when the vehicle is inP(Park).
AUTO :Automatically turns on theheadlamps at normal brightness,together with the following:
.Parking Lamps
.Instrument Panel Lights
.Ta i l l a m p s
.License Plate Lamps
.Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps
When the vehicle is turned off andthe headlamps are in AUTO, theheadlamps turn off. When the key isremoved, they automatically turn onfor a set time. The time of the delaycan be changed using the DIC. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0126orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0129.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
2:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.
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If equipped, the control is on thecenter of the exterior lamp control,to the left of the steering column.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUNposition for the fog lamps tocome on.
#:Press to turn the fog lamps onor off. A light will come on in theinstrument cluster.
When the fog lamps are turned on,the parking lamps automaticallyturn on.
When the headlamps are changedto high beam, the fog lamps go off.When the high-beam headlamps areturned off, the fog lamps will comeon again.
Some localities have laws thatrequire the headlamps to be on withthe fog lamps.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightnessof the steering wheel and instrumentpanel lights. The instrument panelillumination control is next to theexterior lamp control.
D:Move the thumbwheel up ordown to brighten or dim the lights.
Cargo Lamp
The cargo lamp provides more lightin the cargo area of the vehicle,if needed. The lights inside of thepickup box also turn on, if equipped.
Press the switch down to turn thecargo lamp on or off. The shift levermust be in the P (Park) position tooperate the cargo lamp.

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The infotainment system has built-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling somefunctions when driving. Thesefunctions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainmentfeatures are also available throughthe instrument cluster and steeringwheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with theoperation, faceplate buttons, andscreen buttons.
.Set up the audio by presettingfavorite stations, setting thetone, and adjusting thespeakers.
.Set up phone numbers inadvance so they can be calledeasily by pressing a singlebutton or by using a single voicecommand if equipped withBluetooth phone capability.
SeeDefensive Driving0215.
To p l a y t h e i n f o t a i n m e n t s y s t e m w i t hthe ignition off, seeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0237.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
TheftLock®is designed todiscourage theft of the vehicle'sradio by learning a portion of theVehicle Identification Number (VIN).The radio does not operate if it isstolen or moved to a differentvehicle.