Chevrolet 2008 Colorado User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-9
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-12
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-33
Airbag System
......................................... 1-60
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-76
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-7
Windows
................................................. 2-12
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-19
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-39
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-47
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-50
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-52
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-38
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-46
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-41
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-48
Four-Wheel Drive
..................................... 5-49
Front Axle
............................................... 5-50
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-51
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-57
Tires
...................................................... 5-59
Appearance Care
................................... 5-106
Vehicle Identification
............................... 5-115
Electrical System
.................................... 5-115
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-120
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-15
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
........... 7-17
Index
................................................................ 1
2008 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual M

Chevrolet 2008 Colorado Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2008 Colorado
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Proper safety belt usage, including for pregnant women and children.

Child Restraints

Covers the use of booster seats, infant restraints, and LATCH systems.

Airbag System

Explains airbag locations, deployment, and safety precautions for occupants.

Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New vehicle break-in, ignition positions, starting engine, and transmission operation.

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Driver Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Meaning and function of all dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

DIC operation, messages, and displays for vehicle status.

Driving Your Vehicle

Safe Driving Practices

Braking and Vehicle Control

Braking techniques, ABS, and Traction Control System (TCS) for safe driving.

Towing and Loading Your Vehicle

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule Overview

Scheduled Maintenance Intervals

Required maintenance services based on mileage and time intervals.

Additional Required Services