2015 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual
Year:
2015
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Colorado
Rating:
Table of Contents
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual BookTOC
2
Introduction
4
Canadian Vehicle Owners
4
Using this Manual
5
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
5
Symbols
5
In Brief
8
Instrument Panel
9
Initial Drive Information
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Vehicle Start
12
Door Locks
12
Windows
13
Seat Adjustment
13
Heated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
15
Passenger Sensing System
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
21
Four-Wheel Drive
22
Vehicle Features
23
Infotainment System
23
Radio(s)
23
Satellite Radio
23
Portable Audio Devices
24
Bluetooth®
24
Steering Wheel Controls
24
Cruise Control
24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
25
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Power Outlets
26
Performance and Maintenance
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Roadside Assistance Program
28
OnStar®
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows
30
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
33
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
36
Power Door Locks
37
Delayed Locking
37
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Safety Locks
38
Doors
39
Tailgate
39
Vehicle Security
40
Vehicle Alarm System
40
Immobilizer
41
Immobilizer Operation
42
Exterior Mirrors
43
Convex Mirrors
43
Manual Mirrors
43
Power Mirrors
43
Heated Mirrors
43
Blind Spot Mirrors
43
Interior Mirrors
45
Interior Rearview Mirrors
45
Manual Rearview Mirror
45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
45
Windows
45
Power Windows
46
Rear Windows
48
Sun Visors
48
Seats and Restraints
50
Head Restraints
51
Front Seats
52
Seat Adjustment
52
Power Seat Adjustment
53
Lumbar Adjustment
53
Reclining Seatbacks
54
Heated Front Seats
55
Rear Seats
56
Rear Seats (Crew Cab)
56
Rear Seat Armrest
58
Safety Belts
58
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
59
Lap-Shoulder Belt
60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
64
Safety Belt Extender
64
Safety System Check
64
Safety Belt Care
64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
65
Airbag System
65
Where Are the Airbags?
67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
70
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
70
Passenger Sensing System
72
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Airbag System Check
77
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
78
Child Restraints
78
Older Children
78
Infants and Young Children
80
Child Restraint Systems
83
Where to Put the Restraint
85
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
87
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
102
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
102
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
108
Storage
112
Storage Compartments
112
Glove Box
112
Cupholders
112
Sunglasses Storage
113
Underseat Storage
113
Center Console Storage
113
Instruments and Controls
114
Controls
115
Steering Wheel Adjustment
115
Steering Wheel Controls
116
Horn
116
Windshield Wiper/Washer
116
Compass
117
Clock
117
Power Outlets
118
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
120
Instrument Cluster
121
Speedometer
122
Odometer
122
Trip Odometer
122
Tachometer
122
Fuel Gauge
122
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
123
Safety Belt Reminders
124
Airbag Readiness Light
125
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
125
Charging System Light
126
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
126
Brake System Warning Light
129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
130
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
130
Tow/Haul Mode Light
130
Hill Descent Control Light
131
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
131
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
131
Traction Off Light
131
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
132
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
132
Tire Pressure Light
132
Engine Oil Pressure Light
133
Low Fuel Warning Light
133
Security Light
134
High-Beam On Light
134
Front Fog Lamp Light
134
Lamps On Reminder
134
Cruise Control Light
135
Information Displays
135
Driver Information Center (DIC)
135
Vehicle Messages
138
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
138
Brake System Messages
139
Compass Messages
139
Door Ajar Messages
139
Engine Cooling System Messages
140
Engine Oil Messages
140
Engine Power Messages
141
Fuel System Messages
141
Key and Lock Messages
142
Lamp Messages
142
Object Detection System Messages
142
Ride Control System Messages
142
Airbag System Messages
143
Safety Belt Messages
143
Security Messages
144
Steering System Messages
144
Tire Messages
144
Transmission Messages
145
Vehicle Reminder Messages
146
Vehicle Speed Messages
146
Vehicle Personalization
146
Lighting
154
Exterior Lighting
154
Exterior Lamp Controls
154
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
155
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
155
Flash-to-Pass
156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
156
Automatic Headlamp System
156
Hazard Warning Flashers
157
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
158
Fog Lamps
158
Interior Lighting
159
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
159
Cargo Lamp
159
Dome Lamps
160
Reading Lamps
160
Lighting Features
161
Entry Lighting
161
Exit Lighting
161
Battery Load Management
161
Battery Power Protection
162
Infotainment System
164
Introduction
164
Infotainment
164
Theft-Deterrent Feature
165
Overview
166
Home Page
167
Software Updates
170
Radio
170
AM-FM Radio
170
Satellite Radio
171
Radio Reception
172
Multi-Band Antenna
173
Pandora Internet Radio
173
Audio Players
176
USB Port
176
Auxiliary Jack
179
Bluetooth Audio
179
Navigation
180
OnStar® System
180
Voice Recognition
182
Phone
188
Bluetooth (Overview)
188
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
190
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Connected Radio)
193
Text Messaging
198
Settings
199
Teen Driver
199
Trademarks and License Agreements
201
Climate Controls
208
Climate Control Systems
208
Automatic Climate Control System
210
Air Vents
213
Maintenance
214
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
214
Driving and Operating
216
Driving Information
217
Distracted Driving
217
Defensive Driving
218
Drunk Driving
218
Control of a Vehicle
218
Braking
218
Steering
219
Off-Road Recovery
219
Loss of Control
220
Off-Road Driving
220
Driving on Wet Roads
225
Hill and Mountain Roads
226
Winter Driving
227
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
228
Vehicle Load Limits
229
Truck-Camper Loading Information
236
Starting and Operating
236
New Vehicle Break-In
236
Ignition Positions
237
Starting the Engine
238
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
240
Engine Coolant Heater
240
Shifting Into Park
242
Shifting out of Park
243
Parking
244
Parking over Things That Burn
244
Engine Exhaust
244
Running the Vehicle While Parked
245
Automatic Transmission
245
Manual Mode
248
Tow/Haul Mode
250
Manual Transmission
250
Drive Systems
252
Four-Wheel Drive
252
Brakes
256
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
256
Parking Brake
257
Brake Assist
257
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
258
Ride Control Systems
258
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
258
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
260
Cruise Control
261
Driver Assistance Systems
264
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
264
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
266
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
267
Fuel
269
California Fuel Requirements
270
Fuels in Foreign Countries
270
Fuel Additives
270
Filling the Tank
271
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
272
Trailer Towing
273
General Towing Information
273
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
273
Towing Equipment
279
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
281
Conversions and Add-Ons
282
Add-On Electrical Equipment
282
Vehicle Care
284
General Information
285
California Proposition 65 Warning
285
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
286
Accessories and Modifications
286
Vehicle Checks
286
Doing Your Own Service Work
286
Hood
287
Engine Compartment Overview
288
Engine Oil
291
Engine Oil Life System
293
Automatic Transmission Fluid
295
Manual Transmission Fluid
295
Hydraulic Clutch
295
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
296
Cooling System
298
Engine Coolant
299
Engine Overheating
301
Engine Fan
303
Washer Fluid
303
Brakes
304
Brake Fluid
304
Battery
306
Four-Wheel Drive
307
Front Axle
308
Rear Axle
308
Starter Switch Check
309
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
310
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
310
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
310
Wiper Blade Replacement
311
Headlamp Aiming
312
Bulb Replacement
312
Halogen Bulbs
312
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
312
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
313
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
314
Replacement Bulbs
315
Electrical System
315
Electrical System Overload
315
Fuses
316
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
316
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
321
Wheels and Tires
323
Tires
323
All-Season Tires
324
Winter Tires
325
All-Terrain Tires
325
Tire Sidewall Labeling
325
Tire Designations
327
Tire Terminology and Definitions
328
Tire Pressure
331
Tire Pressure Monitor System
332
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
333
Tire Inspection
336
Tire Rotation
337
When It Is Time for New Tires
338
Buying New Tires
339
Different Size Tires and Wheels
340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
341
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
342
Wheel Replacement
343
Tire Chains
344
If a Tire Goes Flat
344
Tire Changing
346
Compact Spare Tire
355
Full-Size Spare Tire
356
Jump Starting
357
Towing the Vehicle
359
Recreational Vehicle Towing
359
Appearance Care
364
Exterior Care
364
Interior Care
369
Floor Mats
373
Service and Maintenance
374
General Information
374
Maintenance Schedule
376
Special Application Services
382
Additional Maintenance and Care
383
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
386
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
386
Maintenance Replacement Parts
388
Maintenance Records
389
Technical Data
392
Vehicle Identification
392
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
392
Service Parts Identification Label
392
Vehicle Data
393
Capacities and Specifications
393
Engine Drive Belt Routing
395
Customer Information
396
Customer Information
396
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
396
Customer Assistance Offices
398
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
399
Online Owner Center
399
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
400
Roadside Assistance Program
400
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
402
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)
402
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
403
Service Publications Ordering Information
406
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
407
Radio Frequency Statement
407
Reporting Safety Defects
407
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
407
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
408
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
408
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
409
Event Data Recorders
409
OnStar®
410
Infotainment System
410
OnStar
412
OnStar Overview
412
OnStar Services
413
Emergency
413
Security
414
Navigation
414
Connections
415
Vehicle Diagnostics
417
OnStar Additional Information
417
Index
422
Index_A
422
Index_B
423
Index_C
423
Index_D
424
Index_E
425
Index_F
425
Index_G
426
Index_H
426
Index_I
427
Index_J
427
Index_K
427
Index_L
427
Index_M
428
Index_N
429
Index_O
429
Index_P
429
Index_R
430
Index_S
431
Index_T
432
Index_U
433
Index_V
433
Index_W
434
2015 Chevrolet Colorado Overview
Introduction
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado marks a significant evolution in the midsize pickup truck segment, revitalizing a class that had been overshadowed by larger models. With its refined design, powerful performance capabilities, and advanced technology features, the Colorado appeals to both rugged outdoor enthusiasts and urban dwellers alike. Its comfortable and spacious cabin paired with impressive towing capacity makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of drivers.
Powertrains
The 2015 Colorado offers two powerful engine options designed to cater to various driving needs. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that generates 200 horsepower and delivers commendable fuel efficiency, making it suitable for everyday driving. For those seeking enhanced performance, an optional 3.6-liter V6 engine is available, producing a robust 305 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, contributing to the truck's smooth acceleration and responsive handling. Whether tackling tough terrains or cruising on the highway, the Colorado delivers a balanced performance.
Trims
Chevrolet presents the Colorado in multiple trims including the base WT (Work Truck), the mid-level LT, and the upscale Z71. Each trim features unique styling cues and equipment levels. The WT focuses on utility with essential features, while the LT adds a touch of convenience and technology with options like a touchscreen interface. The Z71 trim enhances off-road capability with advanced features and a more rugged appearance, giving it an adventurous edge.
Features
Inside the 2015 Colorado, drivers will find a suite of modern technology and comfort features. Standard features include a rearview camera, a four-speaker audio system, and a Bluetooth connection for hands-free calling. Higher trims offer upgrades such as an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and advanced safety features like forward collision alert. With spacious seating and a well-designed interior, the Colorado is equipped to handle both work and leisure activities.
Owners Manual
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that serves as a valuable resource for new owners. It provides detailed information about the vehicle's specifications, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips, helping owners maximize their truck's performance and longevity. Whether for routine care or understanding advanced features, the owner's manual ensures drivers have the guidance they need for an enjoyable and safe driving experience.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Colorado owner manual for the 2015 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2015 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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