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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122675) - 2017 - crc - 8/22/16
Service and Maintenance 373
.To a v o i d b r e a k - d o w n o r f a i l u r e t ostart the vehicle, maintain abattery with full cranking power.
.Trained dealer technicians havethe diagnostic equipment to testthe battery and ensure that theconnections and cables arecorrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if theysqueak or show signs ofcracking or splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians haveaccess to tools and equipmentto inspect the belts andrecommend adjustment orreplacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and arecrucial to safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may includechirping, grinding, or squealingnoises, or difficulty stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians haveaccess to tools and equipmentto inspect the brakes andrecommend quality partsengineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approvedfluids protect the vehicle’ssystemsand components. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0375for GM approvedfluids.
.Engine oil and windshieldwasher fluid levels should bechecked at every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights maycome on to indicate that fluidsmay be low and need to befilled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and shouldbe regularly inspected to ensurethat there are no cracks or leaks.With a multi-point inspection, yourdealer can inspect the hoses andadvise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,taillamps, and brake lamps areimportant to see and be seen onthe road.
.Signs that the headlamps needattention include dimming, failureto light, cracking, or damage.The brake lamps need to bechecked periodically to ensurethat they light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection,your dealer can check the lampsand note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in controlfor a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may includesteering wheel vibration, bounce/sway while braking, longerstopping distance, or uneventire wear.
.As part of the multi-pointinspection, trained dealertechnicians can visually inspectthe shocks and struts for signs

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122675) - 2017 - crc - 8/22/16
392 Customer Information
.Vehicle make, model, andmodel year.
.Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN).
.Insurance company and policynumber.
.General description of thedamage to the other vehicle.
Choose a reputable repair facilitythat uses quality replacement parts.See“Collision Parts”earlier in thissection.
If the airbag has inflated, seeWhatWill You See after an AirbagInflates?062.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requiresdamage repairs, GM recommendsthat you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determinedrepair facility of choice, take thevehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that anyrequired replacement collision partsbe original equipment parts, eithernew Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember,recycled parts will not be covered bythe GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,but you must live with the repair.Depending on your policy limits,your insurance company mayinitially value the repair usingaftermarket parts. Discuss this withthe repair professional, and insist onGenuine GM parts. Remember,if the vehicle is leased, you may beobligated to have the vehiclerepaired with Genuine GM parts,even if your insurance coveragedoes not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurancecompany is paying for the repairs,you are not obligated to accept arepair valuation based on thatinsurance company's collision policyrepair limits, as you have nocontractual limits with that company.In such cases, you can have controlof the repair and parts choices aslong as the cost stays withinreasonable limits.
Service Publications
Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosisand repair information on theengines, transmission, axle,suspension, brakes, electrical,steering, body, etc.
Owner Information
Owner publications are writtenspecifically for owners and intendedto provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. TheOwner Manual includes theMaintenance Schedule for allmodels.
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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122675) - 2017 - crc - 8/22/16
Index 413
Lumbar Adjustment (cont'd)
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 366
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 118
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . 170
Messages
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Battery Voltage and
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . 133
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Messages (cont'd)
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Object Detection System . . . . . 135
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . . 136
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Messaging
Te x t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 1
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 40
Monitor System, Tire
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
N
Navigation
OnStar®...................... 399
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 232
O
Object Detection System
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 288
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 70
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 386
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
OnStar®Additional
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
OnStar®Connections . . . . . . . . . . . 399
OnStar®Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122675) - 2017 - crc - 8/22/16
416 Index
Shifting (cont'd)
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Special Application Services . . . . 372
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Steering System Messages . . . . . 137
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Storage Areas (cont'd)
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 100
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, 396
T
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4
Ta i l g a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5
Ta i l l a m p s
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Te x t M e s s a g i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 1
Te x t Te l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) U s e r s . . . . 3 8 6
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 37
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Tires (cont'd)
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 326
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 325
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Te r m i n o l o g y a n d D e f i n i t i o n s . . 3 2 1
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 334
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
To w / H a u l M o d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 5
To w / H a u l M o d e L i g h t . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 1
To w i n g
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 270
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275