Radio Antenna

DRIVER INFORMATIONInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITYSafety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .7Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

COMFORTPower Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Manual/Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ENTERTAINMENTAudio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12CONVENIENCE

Headlamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Rear Seat Folding Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Flexible, Locking Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cargo Tie-Downs and Bed Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Two-Tier Loading and Optional Bed Extender . .16

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCEStarting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Automatic Locking Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Four-Wheel-Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado. Please read this information and your OwnerManual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

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A. Air OutletsB. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverC. Instrument Panel ClusterD. Hazard Warning Flasher ButtonE. Passenger Front Air Bag

F. Exterior Lamp ControlsG. Park Brake Release H. Horn I. Traction Control Button J. Audio System

K. Climate Control SystemL. Accessory Power OutletM.Passenger Air Bag

Status IndicatorN. Glove Box

Getting to Know

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument PanelDRIVER INFORMATION

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or onevery similar to it. The instrument panel clusterincludes these key features:A. TachometerB. Fuel GaugeC. Engine Coolant

Temperature GaugeD. Speedometer

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Note: The instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know aboutmany important aspects of yourvehicle’s operation. It is importantto read your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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Getting to Know Your Colorado4

Driver Information CenterYour vehicle’s Driver Information Center(DIC) is located on the instrument panelcluster. It features a message centerthat can display information such as thetrip odometer, vehicle personalizationfeatures and a number of messages orwarnings. The odometer is automatically displayedwhen the engine is started and showsthe total distance the vehicle has beendriven, in either miles or kilometers.

To scroll through the various DICmodes• Press and release the control stem

located on the DIC.To display trip odometer information• Press and hold the control stem for

four seconds.The display shows the distance traveledsince you last set the trip odometer tozero.GM Oil Life SystemThe GM Oil Life System calculates theestimated percentage of the engine oil’sremaining useful life and alerts you,through the DIC, when it’s time tochange the oil by displaying CHANGEOIL. Please remember to always resetthe oil life system after an oil change.Reset the oil life system• Press and hold the control stem for

more than two seconds while OILLIFE is displayed.

When completed, the system will resetand a beep will sound.

Selecting a LanguageTo select the DIC language:1. With the engine Off, turn the key to On.2. Close all doors.3. Press and release the reset stem

until LANGUAGE is displayed.4. To view each available language,

press and hold the reset stem for two seconds.

5. Once the desired language is dis-played, briefly press the reset stem to set your choice.

Warnings and MessagesThe following are examples of some ofthe warnings or messages that mayappear in the DIC. Have your vehicleserviced as soon as possible: • BRAKE FLUID (Brake fluid may

be low)• BRAKE SYSTEM (Service the

brake system)• ABS (Brake system operates normal-

ly without the antilock brake systembenefit)

• SERVICE TRACTION (Service the Traction Control System)

• ENG HOT (Check your enginecoolant temperature gauge)

Note: The oil life system does notreplace the need to follow the mainte-nance schedule in the Owner Manual orengine malfunctions that may affect theoil. It also does not measure how muchoil is in the engine. For full engine oilinformation, see Section 5 of yourOwner Manual.

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• SERVICE VEH (Service the vehicle)• LO FUEL (Check the fuel gauge and

fill the fuel tank as soon as possible)• BATTERY (There is a problem with

the battery)• CHECK FUEL CAP (Check to ensure

that the fuel cap is secure)

Acknowledge and clear a warning ormessage• Press and hold the control stem for

one second. Check Engine or Other WarningLights with OnStar (if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with OnStarand your Check Engine Light or anyother warning message appears, youcan press the blue OnStar button andspeak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and tellyou how serious the problem is andwhat you should do about it.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: To ensure your own safety and toprotect your vehicle warranty, it’s impor-tant not to ignore the preceding warn-ings. Acknowledge each one and attendto them at your earliest convenience.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Safety Belts

The safety belt shoulder straps feature apark stitch (A) to prevent the safety beltlatch plate from contacting the interiortrim panel when the safety belt is not inuse. If you notice the latch plate contact-ing the trim panel, make sure the safetybelt latch plate is located above the parkstitch in the belt.Safety Belt ReminderWhen the ignition key is turned to On orStart, a chime sounds for several sec-onds to remind passengers to buckletheir safety belts. The safety beltreminder light also illuminates and thenflashes for several seconds.If the driver’s safety belt remainsunbuckled while the vehicle is in motion,the chime will continue to sound and thelight will continue to flash.See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Child Restraints (LATCH)

Automatic Door Locks (if equipped)

If your vehicle has a rear seat, it isequipped with LATCH anchors and mayhave top tethers for use with a LATCHcompatible child restraint. If your childrestraint is not compatible with theLATCH system, you may still use it byinstalling the child restraint with the seatbelt system.Choose a child restraint that is appropri-ate for the child’s age and size (weightand height).See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

For your safety, vehicles equipped withpower door locks and Remote KeylessEntry are programmed at the factory tolock all doors automatically. The doorswill lock when all doors are closed, theignition is on and the gearshift lever ismoved out of Park on vehicles with anautomatic transmission, or when vehiclespeed is greater than 15 mph on vehi-cles with a manual transmission. Thisfeature cannot be disabled.You can personalize the automaticunlock features through the DriverInformation Center.See Sections 2 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Child Comfort Guide (ExtendedCabs and Crew Cabs only)

This feature provides added safety beltcomfort for smaller adults and for olderchildren who have outgrown boosterseats. When installed on a shoulder belt,

the comfort guide better positions thebelt away from the neck and head. Onecomfort guide is provided for each rearseat outboard position. Install a comfort guide on a shoulderbelt• Pull the elastic cord out from between

the seatback and the interior body toremove the guide from its storageclip.

• Slide the guide under and past thesafety belt (the elastic cord must beunder the belt).

• Place the guide over the belt andinsert the two edges of the belt intothe slots of the guide. (Be sure thatthe belt is not twisted and that it liesflat. The elastic cord must be underthe belt and the guide on top.)

• Buckle, position and release the safe-ty belt as described in Section 1 ofyour Owner Manual. Make sure thebelt crosses the passenger’s shoulder.

Storing the Child Comfort GuideTo remove and store the comfort guides,squeeze the belt edges together so that

you can take them out of the guides.Slide the guide back on its storage cliplocated between the interior body andthe seatback. Storing the comfort guideproperly will prevent possible rattling.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Rear Door Security Locks(Crew Cabs)

Crew Cab models are equipped withrear door security locks that allow you tolock the rear doors so they cannot beopened by passengers from the inside.The lock switch (shown above) is locat-ed on the inside edge of each rear door. Engage the rear door security locks• Open a rear door and insert your

ignition key into the lock. • On the driver’s side rear door, turn

the key clockwise to engage the reardoor security lock (turn it counter-clockwise on the opposite side reardoor).

• Close the door. Open the rear door when the securitylock is on• Unlock and open the door from

outside the vehicle.Return the rear doors to normal use• On the driver-side rear door, insert

the key and turn the lock counter-clockwise (turn it clockwise on theopposite side rear door).


Passenger Air Bag StatusIndicator

Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the frontpassenger frontal air bag, and a passen-ger air bag status indicator located onthe instrument panel center stack.

See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Content Theft-Deterrent System(if equipped)

If your vehicle has the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) system, it also has a con-tent theft-deterrentalarm system.The content theft-deterrent system isarmed when youlock the doors withthe RKE transmitterand all the doors are closed. If the lockbutton on the RKE transmitter is pressedwith a door open, the horn will chirp several times. Close the door to arm thesystem. The security light will flash whenthe system is armed.The system will not be armed if thedoors are locked with a key, the manualdoor lock or the power door lock switch.

Note: It is recommended that childrennot be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger SensingSystem. All children should be securedin a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rear-facing infant seat, a child ridingin a forward-facing child seat and anolder child riding in a booster seat.

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Alarm SystemIf a locked door is not opened using theRKE transmitter or by OnStar, the hornwill chirp for several seconds and thenthe alarm will go off. The alarm will flashthe front turn signal lamps and soundthe horn for two minutes. To prevent the alarm from going off,unlock the doors using the RKE trans-mitter. To turn off the alarm, press theunlock button on the RKE transmitter orstart the engine using the correct key.PASSlock®

Your vehicle also is equipped with thePASSlock theft-deterrent system thatrequires the correct key be used to startthe engine. If the correct key is not usedor the ignition lock cylinder is tamperedwith, the fuel system is disabled and theengine will not start.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar® (if equipped)

If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, theOnStar system provides in-vehicle safe-ty, security and phone services, avail-able 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.These services are easily accessedthrough the three OnStar buttons in yourvehicle. For more information aboutOnStar features, refer to the OnStarOwner’s Guide and enclosed audio CDlocated in your glove box.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

COMFORT

Power Seats (if equipped)

On equipped vehicles, the power seatcontrols are located on the outboardsides of the front seats.

Raise or lower the front of the seat• Lift or depress the front edge of the

control (A).Raise or lower the rear of the seat• Lift or depress the rear of the control

(B).Move the seat forward or rearward• Move the entire control forward or

rearward.Raise or lower the entire seat• Lift or depress the entire control.Move the reclining front seatback forward or rearward• Move the recliner control (C) forward

or rearward.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Heated Seats (if equipped)

On equipped vehicles, the lower andback cushions of the driver and frontpassenger seats can be heated. The controls are located on the outboardsides of the seats. (The ignition must beon for this feature to work.) Activate the heated seats• Press the lower part of the switch to

turn the heater to the LO setting.• Press the upper part of the switch to

turn the heater to the HI setting. • Place the switch in the center position

to turn the heater off. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Manual/Power Lumbar (if equipped)

The manual lumbar control knob islocated on the outboard side of the driv-er’s seat. Turn the knob counterclock-wise to increase lumbar support andclockwise to decrease lumbar support.The power lumbar control switches forthe driver and passenger seats arelocated on the outboard side of theseats. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Preventing Window FoggingTo clear fog or frost from the windshieldor side windows, turn the airflow controlknob to one of the following modes:

(Floor/Defog): Use to clear the windows of moisture and to warm pas-sengers. This mode splits the air delivery between the windshield and thefloor outlets.

(Defrost): Use to remove fog orfrost from the windshield more quickly.This mode directs most of the air to the windshield.When you select the floor/defog ordefrost mode, the system automaticallyturns off the recirculation mode and runsthe air-conditioning compressor. Therecirculation mode cannot be selectedbecause outside air is needed to removeinterior moisture from the vehicle.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Audio SystemsAM/FM Stereo (if equipped)Set the clock on the AM/FM stereoradio• Press and hold the HR button until

the correct hour appears. • Press and hold MIN until the correct

minute appears. Display the time with the ignition off• Press RCL, HR or MIN. Presetting Radio StationsYou can set up to 18 station presets (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) using theprocess shown below.Set a station• Turn the radio on.• Press the BAND button to select the

band (AM, FM1 or FM2).• Tune to the desired station using the

seek function or tune knob.• Press AUTO EQ or AUTO TONE (on

equipped audio systems, as appliesto your radio) to select the soundequalization best suiting the type ofstation selected.

• Press/hold a numbered button until abeep confirms storage of the station.

• Repeat the previous steps for eachpushbutton.

ENTERTAINMENT AM/FM Stereo with CD/MP3 andRadio Data System (if equipped)

Set the clock on RDS-equippedradios• Press and hold HR and MN

simultaneously for two seconds untilUPDATED and the clock symbolappear on the display.

If the time is not available from the station, NO UPDAT will appear.Using the RDSRadios equipped with RDS mode allowyou to:• Seek only stations with your

preferred programming type.• Seek stations with traffic

announcements.• Receive announcements of local

and/or national emergencies.• Receive and display messages from

radio stations.RDS features are available only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information.When tuned to an RDS station, the radiodisplays the station name instead of thefrequency. Most RDS stations broadcasttheir station name, time of day and aProgram Type (PTY).

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Access the traffic announcementfeature• Press the TRAF button.Access radio station messages• Press the INFO button when INFO

appears in your radio display.Access Program Type selections • To turn Program Type on, press the

SEEK TYPE button once.• Turn the P-TYPE knob to select the

Program Type you want.• Press the SEEK or SEEK TYPE

button and the radio seeks the firstavailable RDS broadcast of theselected Program Type.

• To turn Program Type off (while seeking), press the SEEK or SEEKTYPE button, or wait for the seek tocomplete. All stations will now beavailable when you press the SEEKbutton.

Activate the Alternate Frequency feature• Press and hold the BAND button for

two seconds to turn it on; repeat toturn it off.

When turned on, AF ON appears on theradio display and the radio may switchto stronger stations of the same PTY. ALERT! This message appears in the displaywhen a local or national emergencyannouncement is available. If a CD isplaying, the announcement will overrideit. ALERT! announcements cannot beturned off, but are also not affected bytests of the Emergency BroadcastSystem.

MP3 Capability (if equipped) A CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3audio tracks will play automatically wheninserted into the CD player. AM/FM Stereo with Six-Disc CDChanger (if equipped)

Load one CD into the six-disc CDchanger• Turn the ignition on; then press and

release the LOAD side of the LOADCD button.

• Wait for the indicator light at the rightside of the slot to turn green.

• Insert the disc partway into the slot,label side up; the player will pull thedisc in.

Load multiple CDs into the six-discCD changer• Turn the ignition on; then press and

hold the LOAD button for two sec-onds. The unit beeps and the light tothe right of the slot begins to flash.

• When the light stops flashing andturns green, insert a disc partway,label side up.

• The indicator light will begin blinkingand then turn green. Load anotherdisc at this time.

• When more than one disc is loaded,a number for each disc is displayed.

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• To load more than one but fewer thansix discs, press the LOAD buttonagain after loading the final CD.

• For every CD loaded, a numberappears on the radio display.

• To play a specific CD, press the CDAUX button and then the number ofthe CD you want to hear.

• A small bar appears under the CDnumber that is playing, and the tracknumber appears.

Access Program Type Selection forSix-Disc CD Changer• To turn Program Type on, press the

TYPE button once.• Turn the TYPE knob or press the

TYPE button to select the ProgramType you want.

• Press the SEEK or TYPE arrows andthe radio seeks the first availableRDS broadcast of the selectedProgram Type.

• To turn Program Type off (while seeking), press the SEEK or TYPEarrows, or wait for the seek to complete. All stations will now beavailable when you press the SEEKbutton.

Note: CDs with any affixed labels mayjam in the CD player. Label a CD usinga permanent marker. If more than oneCD is inserted into the slot at one time,or if scratched or damaged CDs areplayed, the CD player could be dam-aged. When using the CD player, useonly CDs in good condition withoutlabels; load one CD at a time; and keepthe CD player and the loading slot freeof foreign materials, liquids or debris.

TheftLock When TheftLock is activated, your radiowill not operate if it is stolen. This fea-ture works by learning a portion of yourvehicle’s VIN (Vehicle IdentificationNumber). If the radio is installed on adifferent vehicle, it will not operate andLOC will appear on the display. A blinking red light indicates that thesystem is armed.XM Satellite Radio (if equipped) XM Satellite Radio offers more than 160channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.XM displays song title, artist and enter-tainment genre.For more information, visit XM on theInternet at www.XMradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).Access XM Satellite Radio onequipped vehicles• Press the BAND button until XM1 or

XM2 appears on the display.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Radio Antenna

The fixed mast radio antenna isdesigned to withstand most car washes.Check occasionally to make sure themast is still tightened to the fender. Iftightening is required, tighten it by hand,and then use the special tool (located inthe glove box) to turn it one-quarter turn.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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CONVENIENCE

Headlamp Controls

The exterior lamps control is located onthe instrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.

Turn off all exterior lamps, includingthe Daytime Running Lamps• Turn the knob to the Off position

( ).Activate the automatic headlamp system that illuminates all exteriorlamps and the instrument panel/radiolights when they are needed • If not already in the AUTO position,

turn the knob to AUTO.Manually illuminate the parkinglamps, exterior tail/side-marker lampsand instrument panel/radio lights• Turn the knob to this position ( ).Activate the headlamps, exteriortail/side-marker lamps and instrumentpanel/radio lights• Turn the knob to this position ( ).See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Headlamp System

During daytime driving, your vehicle’sAutomatic Headlamp System may tem-porarily switch the headlamps and interior light system, including the radio display, to the nighttime mode. Thisoccurs when encountering darker conditions, such as under a bridge oroverpass, or inside a parking garage. When you start the vehicle at night, theautomatic headlamps will come onimmediately. The system uses a lightsensor located on top of the instrumentpanel. To ensure proper headlamp sys-tem operation, avoid placing objects orstickers on or near the sensor.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Fog Lamps (if equipped)

The fog lamp button islocated near the exteri-or lamps control. Turn on the foglamps• Press the button once while the

headlamps or parking lamps are on.The button’s indicator light will glowwhen the fog lamps are on.Turn off the fog lamps• Press the button again.The fog lamps will turn off whenever thehigh beam headlamps are turned on,and will reactivate when the high beamheadlamps are dimmed or turned off. The fog lamps are canceled each timethe ignition is turned off and, whenneeded, must be turned on manuallyafter restarting the vehicle.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Cargo Lamps

The cargo lamps provide illumination ofthe cargo area. The controls are locatednear the exterior lamps control. Turn on the cargo lamps• Press the button once.The button’s indicator light will glowwhen the lamps are on.


Note: To turn your cargo lamps on, thedome lamp override must not be activat-ed, and the dome lamps must be on.

Dome Lamp Override

To prevent your vehicle’s dome lampsfrom illuminating when a door is opened,press the dome lamp override buttonlocated below the exterior lamps knob. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Seat Folding Operation (if equipped)

Fold down forward-facing rear seaton Extended Cab models• Pull down on the bottom of the seat

until it is in place. (Note: The rearseat storage compartments must bein the rearward position before foldingthe seat down.)

Store the seat • Push the entire seat up until it is flush

with the trim panel.

Fold the Crew Cab’s rear seatbacksforward• Insert a small-tipped tool into the slot

to unlatch the center safety belt buckle and move the belt to the side,out of the way.

• Grasp the loop located on the side ofthe seatback (A) and pull it until youhear a click.

• Fold the seatback down.

Note: To ensure that the hinges orlatches do not damage the safety belt orcause the belt buckle to rattle, fold andstore the belt between the seat cushionand seatback using the Velcro attach-ments provided on the lower portion ofthe seat.

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Repeat the process to fold the otherseatback. Return the Crew Cab’s rear seatbacksto the upright position• Lift the seatback up and push it into

place. • Reconnect the center safety belt latch

plate with the buckle. • Push and pull on the seatback to

ensure that it is secured. Repeat these steps for the other seat-back as necessary.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Flexible, Locking Tailgate

The tailgate features a flexible designthat allows it to be positioned fully up,fully down, partially lowered, or beremoved entirely.

Partially lower the tailgate• From its fully down position, raise the

tailgate high enough to slide theretaining cable bracket forward andoff the bottom bolt.

• While still holding the tailgate, raise itslightly in order to place the cablebracket’s rearward hole onto the topbolt.

• Slowly lower the tailgate to allow thecable bracket to slide rearward intoposition.

Remove the tailgate• Raise the tailgate slightly from its

fully down position and remove bothretaining cables. Do this by pullingupward on the clip and turning thebracket so that the end faces the front.

• Push forward so that the larger partof the hole is over the bolt, and pullthe end over the bolt.

• With the tailgate halfway down, pullthe tailgate toward you at the left sideand move it to the left to release theright side.

• Reverse the process to reinstall thetailgate, and ensure that it is secure.

Note: The tailgate cannot be closed inthis position. The bracket must beanchored on the bottom bolt.

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Tailgate lockThe tailgate also includes a lock thatcan be used when the tailgate is in anormal, upright position.


Cargo Tie-Downs and Bed Rails

To secure loads, use the cargo tie-downloops inside the cargo bed area. If yourtruck is equipped with bed rails, do notattempt to use them to secure loads,as they are for appearance only. Usingthe bed rails as a load anchor not onlycan damage them but may cause theload to loosen, possibly causing injury.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Two-Tier Loading and OptionalBed Extender

You can create an upper load platformby positioning four 2x6 wooden planksacross the width of the pickup box.Insert the planks into the pickup boxdepressions (shown above), allowing for at least a 3/4-inch (2-cm) bearingsurface on each side of the plank.

Cargo bed depressions for two-tier loadingEnsure that the upper-tier load issecurely tied down, with its center ofgravity in a zone over the rear axle.


Note: An accessory bed extender, available from your dealer, provideseven more flexibility for longer loads.

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Starting Your Engine

With your foot off the accelerator pedal,turn the ignition key to Start. When theengine starts, release the key. Avoidholding your key in the Start position forlonger than 15 seconds at a time.Excessive starter operation can drainyour battery much sooner and excessiveheat can damage your starter motor.If more than one try to start the engineis necessary, wait about 15 secondsbetween the first and second attempts.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Automatic Locking Differential(if equipped)

Your axle may be equipped with anautomatic locking differential feature thathelps increase traction when traveling atspeeds less than 20 mph. Once engaged, both rear wheels will“lock” and rotate at the same speed,improving vehicle traction. If one wheelhas poor traction, such as when on ice,snow or mud, power will be transferredto the wheel with better traction.

Four-Wheel Drive System(if equipped)

With four-wheel drive, you can sendpower to all four wheels for extra trac-tion. The controls are located on theinstrument panel, to the right of thesteering wheel.

Four-Wheel Drive Modes2s (2HI): This setting is used for moststreet and highway driving conditions.The front axle is not engaged in thismode.N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle’s transfercase to N only when towing your vehicle. 4s (4HI): This setting engages the frontaxle to provide extra traction on snowyor icy roads and during most off-road situations. Do not drive on pavement infour-wheel drive for long periods, as itmay cause premature powertrain wear.

4t (4LO): This setting engages thefront axle and sends maximum power toall four wheels for extremely low-tractionconditions. You might choose 4LO fordriving off-road in sand, mud or deepsnow and climbing or descending steephills.Indicator lights in the buttons showwhich setting is currently selected.Shift from 2HI to 4HI • Press the 4HI button while driving at

any speed.

Shift from 4HI to 2HI• Press the 2HI button while driving at

any speed.Shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO • Stop the vehicle or drive at 3 mph

(5 km/h) or slower, with the transmis-sion in Neutral (automatic transmis-sion) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual transmission). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have the vehicle moving at just under 3 mph (5 km/h).

• Press and release the 4LO button and wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting the transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.

Note: The indicator lights can flash attwo speeds. Fast flashing means theconditions were not met to make thedesired shift; typically, the vehicle wasgoing too fast, the automatic transmis-sion was not in Neutral, or the clutchpedal was not fully depressed. Slowflashing means the shift is in progress.If the transfer case is unable to make arequested shift, the indicator light willflash slowly for 30 seconds and thenreturn to the last setting.

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or depress the clutch for vehicles witha manual transmission.

• Shift the transfer case to two-wheelhigh.

• Press and hold the two-wheel highand four-wheel low buttons at thesame time for 10 seconds. TheNeutral (N) light will come on whenthe transfer case shift to Neutral (N)is complete.

• Start the engine.• Press and hold the regular brake

pedal and shift the transmission toReverse (R) for one second; thenshift the transmission to Drive (D) forone second, or First (1) for vehicleswith manual transmissions and let outthe clutch, to ensure the transfer caseis in Neutral. If not, repeat this proce-dure starting at the third step.

• Turn the engine off.• Place the transmission shift lever in

Park (P), or First (1) for vehiclesequipped with a manual transmission.

• Turn the ignition to LOCK.• Release the parking brake prior to

towing.Shifting out of Neutral• Set the parking brake and press and

hold the regular brake pedal.• Shift the transmission to Neutral (N),

or press the clutch pedal for vehicleswith a manual transmission, and turnthe ignition to Run with the engine off.

• Press the button for the desiredtransfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, or 4LO).

• After the transfer case has shifted out of Neutral, the indicator light willgo out.

Shift from 4LO to 2HI or 4HI • Stop the vehicle or drive at 3 mph

(5 km/h) or slower, with the transmis-sion in Neutral (automatic transmis-sion) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual transmission). The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have the vehicle moving at just under 3 mph (5 km/h).

• Press and release the 2HI or 4HI button and wait for the 2HI or 4HI indicator light to stop flashing and remain illuminated before shifting the transmission into gear or releasing the clutch pedal.

Shift the transfer case into or out ofNeutral

Shifting into Neutral• Set the parking brake.• Turn the ignition to Run but leave the

engine off.• Press the regular brake pedal and

shift the transmission in Neutral (N),

Note: When shifting into and out of 4LO,it is normal to hear and feel positive gearfeedback, typically referred to as “clunk”(noise) and seat “bump” (feel). If a shift ismade with the vehicle stopped, the indica-tor light may remain flashing slowly. It maybe necessary to shift the transmissionmomentarily into Reverse and Drive (auto-matic transmission) or Reverse and 1st(manual transmission) and rock the vehi-cle slightly to get the light to come on fully.

Note: Shifting the transfer case toNeutral can cause your vehicle to rolleven if the transmission is in Park (P) orin gear. You or someone else could beseriously injured. Be sure to set theparking brake before placing the trans-fer case in Neutral.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts youwhen a significant reduction in pressureoccurs in one or more of your vehicle’stires by illuminating the (low tirepressure) warning light on the instru-ment panel. The low tire pressure warn-ing light will remain on until you correctthe tire pressure.A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE messagemay also appear on the DIC. Correcting the Tire PressureWhen the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates, you must fill the tire to theproper tire inflation pressure. The Tireand Loading Information label on thedriver’s door shows the correct inflationpressure for the tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sit-ting for at least three hours or driven nomore than one mile.You can temporarily remove the DICmessage by acknowledging it with yourDIC controls. However, at the next vehi-cle startup, the DIC message will reap-pear if the tire pressure has not beencorrected.You may notice during cooler conditionsthat the low tire pressure warning lightwill appear when the vehicle is first start-ed and then turn off as you start to drivethe vehicle. This could be an early indi-cator that your tire pressures are gettinglow and need to be inflated to the properpressure.


Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor canalert you about low tire pressure, but itdoesn’t replace normal monthly tiremaintenance.

Traction Control System(2WD models)

If the Traction Control System (TCS)detects wheelspin at one or both rearwheels, the system will reduce enginepower and/or upshift the transmission to help limit wheelspin. When the TCS is working, during which the DriverInformation Center displays LO TRAC,you may notice reduced engine performance.The TCS is automatically turned oneach time the vehicle is started.Under mostdriving condi-tions, youshould leavethe TCS turnedon. But, if your vehicleever gets stuckin sand, mud or snow and rocking thevehicle is required, you may want to turnoff the TCS. See Section 4 of yourOwner Manual for important details.To turn off the TCS:• Press the TCS button located on the

instrument panel just above the radio.The indicator light will illuminate whenthe TCS is turned off.

• Press the button again to turn the TCS back on. The indicator light will turn off.


• Release the parking brake.• You may start the engine and shift

the transmission to the desired position.


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1-800-CHEV-USA(1-800-243-8872)TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438As the proud owner of a new Chevroletvehicle, you are automatically enrolled inthe Chevrolet Roadside Assistance pro-gram. This value-added service is intendedto provide you with peace of mind as youdrive in the city or travel the open road. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-freenumber is staffed by a team of technicallytrained advisors who are available 24 hoursa day, 365 days a year. The advisors canprovide minor repair information or makearrangements to tow your vehicle to thenearest Chevrolet dealer.Chevrolet will provide the following servicesfor 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), at noexpense to you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (identification required)• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty

service• Flat tire assistance• Jump startsIn many instances, mechanical failures arecovered under Chevrolet’s comprehensivewarranty. However, when other services areutilized, our advisors will explain any pay-ment obligations you might incur.

The Chevrolet Owner Center at My GMLinkis a complimentary service for Chevroletowners, a one-stop resource to enhanceyour Chevrolet ownership experience.Exclusive member benefits include onlineservice reminders, vehicle maintenance tips,online owner manual, special privileges andmore. Sign up today at www.mygmlink.com.

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number and your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate numberChevrolet reserves the right to limit servicesor reimbursement to an owner or driverwhen, in Chevrolet’s judgment, the claimsbecome excessive in frequency or type ofoccurrence.

Roadside Assistance and OnStar (if equipped)If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, whenyou press the blue OnStar button, the vehi-cle will send your current GPS location toan OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,assess your problem, contact RoadsideAssistance and relay your exact locationso you will get the help you need.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2006 by GM Corp.All rights reserved.

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