2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO radio

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Infotainment System Controls
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview(Base Radio)0155orOverview(Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0157.
MENU :Turn to scroll through a list.Press to select the highlighted listoption.
{:Press to go to the Home Page.SeeHome Page (Base Radio)0158orHome Page (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0160.
#:Select to enter the phone mainmenu. SeeBluetooth (Overview)0187orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls - Base Radio)0188orBluetooth (Voice Recognition)0192orBluetooth (Infotainment Controls -Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0197.
Voice Recognition
If equipped, the voice recognitionsystem uses commands to controlthe system and dial phone numbers.
Noise :The system may notrecognize voice commands if thereis too much background noise, suchas noise from open windows or loudtalking inside the vehicle.
When to Speak :Atonesoundstoindicate that the system is ready foravoicecommand.Waitforthetoneand then speak.
How to Speak :Speak clearly in acalm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth system,sound comes through the vehicle'sfront audio system speakers andoverrides the audio system. Use theOknob during a call to change thevolume level. The system maintainsaminimumvolumelevel.
Bluetooth Audio Quality
Turn off the Echo and Noisecancellation feature on your phone,if supported, for the best hands-freeperformance.
See www.gm.com/bluetooth or seeyour dealer.
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio)
For information about how tonavigate the menu system using theinfotainment controls, seeOverview(Base Radio)0155orOverview(Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0157.
Switching to Handset or
Hands-Free Mode
To s w i t c h b e t w e e n h a n d s e t m o d eand hands-free mode, use theOnStar command,“transfer call.”
Pairing
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired to the Bluetoothsystem and then connected to thevehicle before it can be used. Seeyour cell phone manufacturer's userguide for Bluetooth functions beforepairing the cell phone. If a Bluetoothphone is not connected, calls canbe made using OnStar Hands-FreeCalling, if available. SeeOnStarOverview0397,ifequipped.

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3. Say the number or name tagto send.
Clearing the System
Unless information is deleted out ofthe in-vehicle Bluetooth system, itwill be retained indefinitely. Thisincludes all phone pairinginformation. For information on howto delete this information, see“Deleting a Paired Phone.”
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls - Base Radio
with Touchscreen)
To u s e i n f o t a i n m e n t c o n t r o l s t oaccess the menu system, seeOverview (Base Radio)0155orOverview (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0157.
Pairing
ABluetooth-enabledcellphonemust be paired to the Bluetoothsystem and then connected to thevehicle before it can be used. Seeyour cell phone manufacturer's userguide for Bluetooth functions beforepairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth
phone is not connected, calls will bemade using OnStar Hands-FreeCalling, if available. SeeOnStarOverview0397.
Pairing Information
.ABluetoothphonewithMP3capability cannot be paired tothe vehicle as a phone and anMP3 player at the same time.
.Up to 10 cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth system.
.The pairing process is disabledwhen the vehicle is moving.
.Pairing only needs to becompleted once, unless thepairing information on the cellphone changes or the cell phoneis deleted from the system.
.Only one paired cell phone canbe connected to the Bluetoothsystem at a time.
.If multiple paired cell phones arewithin range of the system, thesystem connects to the firstavailable paired cell phone in theorder that they were first pairedto the system.
When the Bluetooth device andinfotainment system aresuccessfully paired, the phone bookis downloaded automatically. This isdependent on the type of the phonepaired. If the automatic downloaddoes not occur, proceed with thephone book download on thephone.
Pairing a Phone - SSP and NoPaired Device
When there is no paired device onthe infotainment system and SimpleSecure Pairing (SSP) is supported:
1. Press{.
2. Touch PHONE, press#on the
center stack, or pressgon the
steering wheel without OnStar.
3. Touch Search Device.
4. Touch the desired device topair on the searched listscreen.
5. Touch Yes on the pop-upscreen of the Bluetooth deviceand infotainment system.

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3. Type a new message andselect NEW MSG when done
to add the message. Presso
BACK on center stack to goback to the predefined
messages list. Selectzto
delete one character at a time.
Memory Full
This message may display if there isno more room on the phone to storemessages.
Text Settings
Te x t A l e r t s :When on, this featurewill display an alert when a new textmessage has been received. Selecton or off.
Manage Predefined Messages :Select to add, change, or deletepredefined messages.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0393.
"Made for iPod" and "Made foriPhone" mean that an electronicaccessory has been designed toconnect specifically to iPod oriPhone and has been certified bythe developer to meet Appleperformance standards. Apple is notresponsible for the operation of thisdevice or its compliance with safetyand regulatory standards. Pleasenote that the use of this accessorywith iPod or iPhone may affectwireless performance. iPhone®,iPod®,iPodclassic®,iPodnano®,
iPod shuffle®,andiPodtouch®aretrademarks of Apple Inc., registeredin the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,taxes, one time activation fee, andother fees may apply. Subscriptionfee is consumer only. All fees andprogramming subject to change.Subscriptions subject to CustomerAgreement available atwww.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM®
service only available in the48 contiguous United States andCanada.
In Canada: Some deterioration ofservice may occur in extremenorthern latitudes. This is beyondthe control of SiriusXM®SatelliteRadio.
Explicit Language Notice: Channelswith frequent explicit language areindicated with an“XL”preceding the

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channel name. Channel blocking isavailable for SiriusXM SatelliteRadio receivers by notifyingSiriusXM:
.USA Customers—Seewww.siriusxm.com or call1-888-601–6296.
.Canadian Customers—Seewww.siriusxm.ca or call1-877-438-9677.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,disassemble, reverse engineer,hack, manipulate, or otherwisemake available any technology orsoftware incorporated in receiverscompatible with the SiriusXM®
Satellite Radio System or thatsupport the SiriusXM website, theOnline Service or any of its content.Furthermore, the AMBER voicecompression software included inthis product is protected byintellectual property rights includingpatent rights, copyrights, and tradesecrets of Digital VoiceSystems, Inc.
General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement fromSiriusXM®is required for anyproduct that incorporatesSiriusXM Technology and/or foruse of any of the SiriusXMmarks to be manufactured,distributed, or marketed in theSiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed,marketed, and/or sold inCanada, a separate agreementis required with CanadianSatellite Radio Inc. (operatingas SiriusXM Canada).
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark andlogos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marksby General Motors is under license.Other trademarks and trade namesare those of their respective owners.
Schedule I: Gracenote EULA
Music recognition technology andrelated data are provided byGracenote®.Gracenoteistheindustry standard in musicrecognition technology and relatedcontent delivery. For moreinformation visitwww.gracenote.com.
Music-related data from Gracenote,Inc., copyright © 2000 to presentGracenote. Gracenote Software,copyright © 2000 to presentGracenote. One or more patentsowned by Gracenote may apply tothis product and service. See theGracenote website for anon-exhaustive list of applicableGracenote patents. Gracenote,CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, theGracenote logo and logotype, andthe "Powered by Gracenote" logo

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Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many formsand can take your focus from thetask of driving. Exercise goodjudgment and do not let otheractivities divert your attention awayfrom the road. Many localgovernments have enacted lawsregarding driver distraction. Becomefamiliar with the local laws inyour area.
To a v o i d d i s t r a c t e d d r i v i n g , k e e pyour eyes on the road, keep yourhands on the steering wheel, andfocus your attention on driving.
.Do not use a phone indemanding driving situations.Use a hands-free method toplace or receive necessaryphone calls.
.Watch the road. Do not read,take notes, or look upinformation on phones or otherelectronic devices.
.Designate a front seatpassenger to handle potentialdistractions.
.Become familiar with vehiclefeatures before driving, such asprogramming favorite radiostations and adjusting climatecontrol and seat settings.Program all trip information intoany navigation device prior todriving.
.Wait until the vehicle is parkedto retrieve items that have fallento the floor.
.Stop or park the vehicle to tendto children.
.Keep pets in an appropriatecarrier or restraint.
.Avoid stressful conversationswhile driving, whether with apassenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d t o o
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Refer to the infotainment section formore information on using thatsystem and the navigation system,if equipped, including pairing andusing a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“alwaysexpect the unexpected.”The firststep in driving defensively is to wearthe safety belt. SeeSafetyBelts051.
.Assume that other road users(pedestrians, bicyclists, andother drivers) are going to becareless and make mistakes.Anticipate what they might doand be ready.
.Allow enough following distancebetween you and the driver infront of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated withdrinking and driving is a globaltragedy.

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Caution
Using a tool to force the key to
turn in the ignition could cause
damage to the switch or break the
key. Use the correct key, make
sure it is all the way in, and turn it
only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see
your dealer.
1(ACC/ACCESSORY):Thisposition lets things like the radioand the windshield wipers operatewhile the engine is off. It alsounlocks the steering wheel. Use thisposition if the vehicle must bepushed or towed.
2(ON/RUN):This position can beused to operate the electricalaccessories and to display someinstrument cluster warning andindicator lights. This position canalso be used for service anddiagnostics, and to verify the properoperation of the malfunctionindicator lamp as may be requiredfor emission inspection purposes.The switch stays in this position
when the engine is running. Thetransmission is also unlocked in thisposition on automatic transmissionvehicles.
If the key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN positionwith the engine off, the battery couldbe drained. The vehicle may notstart if the battery is allowed to drainfor an extended period of time.
3(START):This is the position thatstarts the engine. When the enginestarts, release the key. The ignitionswitch returns to ON/RUN fordriving.
Awarningtonewillsoundwhenthedriver door is opened, the ignition isin ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF, and the key is in the ignition.
Starting the Engine
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
SeeAdd-On Electrical
Equipment0278.
Place the transmission in theproper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) orN(Neutral). The engine will not startin any other position. To restart theengine when the vehicle is alreadymoving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.

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Warning (Continued)
it overheat and cause a fire,property damage, electricshock, and injury.
.Do not operate the vehiclewith the heater cordpermanently attached to thevehicle. Possible heatercord and thermostatdamage could occur.
.While in use, do not let theheater cord touch vehicleparts or sharp edges. Neverclose the hood on theheater cord.
.Before starting the vehicle,unplug the cord, reattachthe cover to the plug, andsecurely fasten the cord.Keep the cord away fromany moving parts.
4. Before starting the engine, besure to unplug and store thecord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engineparts. If you do not, it could bedamaged.
The length of time the heater shouldremain plugged in depends onseveral factors. Ask a dealer in thearea where you will be parking thevehicle for the best advice on this.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessoriescan be used for up to 10 minutesafter the engine is turned off:
.Audio System
.Power Windows
.OnStar System (if equipped)
These features work when the keyis in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key isturned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF,the windows continue to work up to10 minutes or until any door isopened. The radio continues towork for up to 10 minutes or until thedriver door is opened.
Accessory Power Outlets (APOs)
The vehicle may have AccessoryPower Outlets (APOs) in severallocations. SeePower Outlets0107.
The APOs in the console or centerseat position are powered byRetained Accessory Power (RAP).They will continue to work for up to10 minutes after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, or untilthe driver door is opened.
The APOs on the center stack comefrom the factory powered directlyfrom the vehicle battery, and supplyaccessory power at all times,regardless of ignition key position.
If electronic items are left pluggedinto these APOs for long periods oftime with the vehicle off, the vehiclebattery could be drained. Thevehicle may not start if the battery isallowed to drain for an extendedperiod of time.

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The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Body control module 1
F2–
Fuses Usage
F3–
F4 Steering wheelcontrols
F5 Body control module 2
F6–
F7–
F8 Mirror window module
F9 Instrument cluster
F10–
F11 Body control module 8
F12–
F13 OnStar/HVAC
F14 Radio/HMI
F15 Body control module 6
F16 Communicationgateway module
F17 Body control module 4
F18 Airbag
F19–
F20 Amplifier (if equipped)
F21–