Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name“General Motors of Canada
Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division
wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content.
If this vehicle has the Duramax diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 325
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0325 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside of the glove box.
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are
given in metric and English conversions. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0321.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.
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Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeSpark Plug Gap
2.5L L4 Engine A0.95–1.10mm (0.037–0.043 in)
3.6L V6 Engine N0.80–0.90mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.
Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.5L L4 Engine
3.6L V6 Engine
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the
Duramax diesel supplement.
