2016 Chevrolet Colorado Owners Manual

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 101
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 150
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 193
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 343
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 361
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 371
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

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Introduction

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 Limited” 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 manual. 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.

Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from: Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170
USA

Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

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Danger, Warning, and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

{ Danger

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

{ Warning

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions or information. * : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information. 0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control ` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge

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Introduction

+ : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 5 : Hill Descent Control j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure

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In Brief

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23
Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

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1. Air Vents 0 191
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

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and Lane-Change Signals 0 146
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 123
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 126
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107
Cluster (Uplevel) 0 109

or Instrument

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4. Windshield Wiper/Washer

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0 103

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5. Light Sensor. See Automatic

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Headlamp System 0 145
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator (If Equipped). See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34
Infotainment 0 150

6. 7. Climate Control Systems 0 187

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8. Heated Front Seats 0 47

(If

15. Steering Wheel Adjustment

In Brief

Equipped).

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9. Power Outlets 0 105

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Equipped).

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10. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission 0 220
Transmission 0 225
11. Auxiliary Jack 0 164

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(Out of View). 16. Cruise Control 0 238

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (If Equipped). System 0 242

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17. Transfer Case Knob (If

Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 226

USB Port 0 161

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12. Hazard Warning Flashers

18. Hood Release. See Hood

0 261

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0 146
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 235
Cargo Lamp 0 147
Lane Departure Warning (If Equipped). (LDW) 0 244
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 237
Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode 0 224

(If Equipped).

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19. Parking Brake 0 233
20. Data Link Connector (DLC)

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(Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 115

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21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 143

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(If

Fog Lamps 0 146
Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 147

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(If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System 0 189

(If Equipped).

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13. Steering Wheel Controls 0 103

(If Equipped).

14. Horn 0 103

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In Brief

Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter functions may work from up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release Q on the

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RKE transmitter. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

3. Start the vehicle normally after

entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Remote start can be extended. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the

parking lamps turn off.

. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

. Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30

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K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Q : Press to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 137
7 : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. Press 7 and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7
again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys 0 25
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 28

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Door Locks To lock or unlock a door from the outside press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door. To lock a door from the inside, push down on the door lock knob. To unlock, pull the door handle once to unlock the door and again to unlatch it. Power Door Locks

If equipped with power door locks: Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors. See Door Locks 0 31
Door Locks 0 32

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Windows

Power Windows

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

The driver door has switches to control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch to

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control that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 214
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch to raise it. See Windows 0 39
Express Windows If equipped, the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch. To use express-down, press the switch down fully and release. The driver window may have the express-up feature. Pull the switch up fully and release to activate.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

Power Seats

Power Lumbar

To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of

the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired

position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to make sure it is locked in place.

To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

moving the entire control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 45
and Reclining Seatbacks 0 46

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If equipped, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. Press and hold the bottom of the control to decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the desired level of support is reached. See Lumbar Adjustment 0 46

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Reclining Seatbacks

2. Push and pull on the seatback

to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks 0 46

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The indicator light comes on when this feature is on. See Heated Front Seats 0 47

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Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints 0 44
Adjustment 0 45

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If equipped, the buttons are on the center stack. To operate, the engine must be running. This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats. Press + to heat the driver or passenger seatback only. Press z to heat the driver or passenger cushion and seatback.

To recline: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback

to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback.

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Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts 0 50
. How to Wear Safety Belts

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Properly 0 51

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. Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 52
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 76

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Passenger Sensing System

United States

Canada and Mexico

The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 62

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The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console are visible when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 114

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Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors and add-on convex mirror attachments could decrease mirror performance. Exterior Mirrors

Manual Mirrors If equipped, adjust the manual mirror by moving it up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle and to have a clear view behind the vehicle. See Manual Mirrors 0 37

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Power Mirrors

Interior Mirror

Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of headlamps from behind.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, the rearview mirror dims automatically to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

If equipped, adjust the power mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose driver or passenger mirror.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.

3. Return the selector switch to

the center position. See Power Mirrors 0 37

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

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Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel

Interior Lighting

Reading Lamps (If Equipped)

Dome Lamps The interior lamps control in the overhead console controls both the front and rear interior lamps.

1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up

or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel

closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

( : Turns the lamps off. H : Turns the lamps on when any door is opened. ' : Keeps the lamps on all the time.

The front reading lamps are in the overhead console.

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. # or $ : Press to turn each lamp on or off. For more information, see Dome Lamps 0 148

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Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, off will only work when the vehicle is in P (Park). AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights

. Taillamps . License Plate Lamps . Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamps ; : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls 0 143
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

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. Fog Lamps 0 146

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. With the ignition in ACC/

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ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI : Use for fast wipes. LO : Use for slow wipes.

INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF : Use to turn the wipers off. 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. n L : Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 103

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Climate Controls

These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System

1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Defrost

5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 6. Rear Window Defogger (If

Equipped)

7. Air Recirculation

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Automatic Climate Control System

In Brief

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Transmission

Range Selection Mode

1. Fan Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls 4. Defrost 5. Temperature Control 6. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

7. Rear Window Defogger (If

Equipped)

8. Air Recirculation 9. Power Button See Climate Control Systems 0 187
or Automatic Climate Control (If Equipped). System 0 189

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Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears.

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To enable: 1. Move the shift lever to the

M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will display next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. For example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

2. Press the plus/minus button on

the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode 0 223

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Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine's driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction.

Electronic Transfer Case

Automatic Transfer Case

The transfer case knob is to the left of the steering column. Use it to shift into and out of the different four-wheel drive modes. The different drive options that may be available are described following. 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use this setting when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 330
or Trailer Towing 0 251
4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : Choose 4 n when driving in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. See Four-Wheel Drive 0 226

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about these

g : Press to seek the previous station. l : Press to seek the next station. See Overview 0 152
and other radio features. Storing Radio Station Presets Up to 25 preset stations from all bands can be stored in the favorite lists in any order. Up to five stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of favorite pages can be set. To store the station to a position in the list, while on the active source main page, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold a favorites/soft key button on the faceplate. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under AM-FM Radio 0 156
Setting the Clock See Clock 0 104

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Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. For more information refer to: . www.siriusxm.com or call

1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . www.xmradio.ca or call

1-877-209-0079 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio 0 157

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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System The base radio and base radio with connectivity information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phone, navigation system, Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and voice or speech recognition, if equipped.

Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on. Press and hold to turn it off. When on, press to mute; press again to unmute. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO : Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM®, if equipped. MEDIA : Press to change the audio source between USB, AUX, and Bluetooth® Audio, if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU : Press to select a menu.

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Portable Audio Devices There is a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack and USB port on the front or under the armrest of the center console. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3
players, and USB storage devices may be connected, depending on the audio system. See USB Port 0 161
Jack 0 164

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Bluetooth® The Bluetooth® system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. See Bluetooth (Overview) 0 171
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio) 0 172
(Infotainment Controls - Base Connected Radio) 0 176

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accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. SET− : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control 0 238

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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC display is in the center of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.

Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls" in the infotainment manual.

Cruise Control

5 : Press to turn the system on or off. A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume to that speed or press and hold to

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1. SET/CLR: Press to set,

or press and hold to clear, the menu item displayed.

2. w / x : Use the band to scroll through the items in each menu.

3. MENU: Press to display the

DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.

See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 123
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 126

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Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. If the vehicle has the uplevel instrument cluster, the right steering wheel controls are used to operate the DIC.

w or x : Press to move up or down in a list. o or p : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. V : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 123
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 126

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator, V, when a vehicle is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 242

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) If equipped, LDW may help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings. The LDW light, @, is green if a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane without using a turn

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signal in that direction, the light will change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 244

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If equipped, RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle, on the infotainment system display, when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 0 240

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Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc. The vehicle may have accessory power outlets: . On the center stack below the

climate control system, if equipped.

. On the center floor console,

if equipped.

. On the rear of the center storage

console.

Lift the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Power Outlets 0 105

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center stack. i illuminates in the instrument cluster.

. To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g on the center stack, until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster.

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. Press and release g to turn on both systems. i and g turn off in instrument cluster.

StabiliTrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off until the driver presses the g button or the ignition is cycled from Off then On. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 235

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Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended

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pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See . The Vehicle Load Limits 0 205
warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 303

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Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most vehicles, displays a Driver Information Center (DIC) message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

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Resetting the Oil Life System To reset the engine oil life system: 1. Display the OIL LIFE

REMAINING on the Driver Information System (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 123
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 126

or Driver

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2. Press and hold SET/CLR for several seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN

with the engine off.

2. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING

on the DIC.

3. Fully press the accelerator

pedal slowly three times within five seconds. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 267

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In Brief

Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate

smoothly.

. Brake gradually and avoid

abrupt stops.

. Avoid idling the engine for long

periods of time.

. When road and weather

conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

. Always follow posted speed

limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

. Keep vehicle tires properly

inflated.

. Combine several trips into a

single trip.

. Replace the vehicle's tires with

the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

. Follow recommended scheduled

maintenance.

Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program 0 365

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Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 38
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Keys and Locks

Keys

{ Warning

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key.

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 30
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Doors

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 34
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 35

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

moving the key out of the RUN position. Do not add any additional items to the ring attached to the ignition key. Attach additional items only to the second ring, and limit added items to a few essential keys or small, light items no larger than an RKE transmitter.

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impacted, and airbags may not deploy. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key, do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped, are connected to the provided key rings.

The ignition key and key rings, and RKE transmitter, if equipped, are designed to work together as a system to reduce the risk of unintentionally moving the key out of the RUN position. The ignition key has a small hole to allow attachment of the provided key ring. It is important that any replacement ignition keys have a small hole. See your dealer if a replacement key is required. The combination and size of the rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your vehicle. The rings are connected to the key like two links of a chain to reduce the risk of unintentionally

{ Warning

If the key is unintentionally rotated while the vehicle is running, the ignition could be moved out of the RUN position. This could be caused by heavy items hanging from the key ring, or by large or long items attached to the key ring that could be contacted by the driver or steering wheel. If the ignition moves out of the RUN position, the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be (Continued)

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Programming Keys Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle.

Programming with a Recognized Key To program a new key: 1.

Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the key to the ON/ RUN position.

2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF and

3.

remove the key. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.

4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional

keys are to be programmed.

If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.

Programming without a Recognized Key Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer. If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key. This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you. 1.

Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.

2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security

light will come on.

3. Wait 10 minutes until the

security light turns off.

4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more

times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned

Interference from radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags may prevent the key from starting the vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from the key when starting the vehicle. The key is used for the ignition and all door locks.

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and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.

Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Key.” The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in the vehicle. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 375

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371

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If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

. Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28

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With Remote Start (without

Remote Start Similar) / (Remote Vehicle Start) : If equipped, / is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 30
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps when Q is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization 0 137

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Pressing Q arms the vehicle alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34
K (Unlock) : Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization 0 137
through the DIC, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization 0 137
Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the vehicle alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 34
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm) : Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

. If enabled

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Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to ON/ RUN or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it. See your dealer for transmitter programming. Battery Replacement Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery:

1. Separate and remove the back cover of the transmitter with a flat, thin object, such as a coin.

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Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. The climate controls and rear window defogger may also come on. If the vehicle has heated seats and the feature is turned on in vehicle personalization, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. See Heated Front Seats 0 47
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle cannot be remote started if: . The key is in the ignition. . The hood is not closed. . There is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on.

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The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if: . The coolant temperature gets

too high.

. The oil pressure gets low. The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 28
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Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Press and release Q.

2.

Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

2. Press and slide the battery

down toward the pocket of the transmitter in the direction of the key ring. Do not use a metal object.

3. Remove the battery. 4.

Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Push together the transmitter back cover top side first, and then the bottom toward the key ring.

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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for one 10-minute time extension. Place the key in ON/RUN to operate the vehicle.

Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can be extended by 10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes, if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1–2 are repeated while the engine is still running. An extension can be requested, 30 seconds after starting. A maximum of two remote starts, or a single start with an extension, is allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition must be turned on and then back off to use remote start again.

Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Press and hold / until the

parking lamps turn off.

. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

. Turn the vehicle on and then off.

Door Locks

{ Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

. Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer (Continued)

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permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock or unlock a door from the outside press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the key in the driver door. To lock a door from the inside, push down on the door lock knob. To unlock, pull the door handle once to unlock the door and again to unlatch it.

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Power Door Locks

Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab

Similar

If equipped with power door locks: Q : Press to lock the doors. K : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will reset once all the doors are closed again. Press Q on the door lock switch again, or press Q on the RKE transmitter, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately.

Delayed locking can be