2017 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Colorado
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
10
Heated Seats
12
Head Restraint Adjustment
12
Safety Belts
12
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
13
Steering Wheel Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
15
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Climate Controls
16
Transmission
18
Four-Wheel Drive
19
Vehicle Features
20
Infotainment System
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
20
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
22
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Power Outlets
24
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Fuel (Gasoline)
25
Fuel (Diesel)
25
E85 or FlexFuel
25
Engine Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Roadside Assistance Program
27
Keys, Doors, and Windows
28
Keys and Locks
28
Keys
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
31
Remote Vehicle Start
33
Door Locks
34
Power Door Locks
35
Delayed Locking
35
Automatic Door Locks
35
Lockout Protection
35
Safety Locks
36
Doors
36
Tailgate
36
Vehicle Security
37
Vehicle Alarm System
37
Immobilizer
38
Immobilizer Operation
38
Exterior Mirrors
39
Convex Mirrors
39
Manual Mirrors
39
Power Mirrors
40
Folding Mirrors
40
Heated Mirrors
40
Blind Spot Mirrors
40
Interior Mirrors
41
Interior Rearview Mirrors
41
Manual Rearview Mirror
41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
42
Windows
42
Power Windows
42
Rear Windows
44
Sun Visors
44
Seats and Restraints
45
Head Restraints
46
Front Seats
47
Seat Adjustment
47
Power Seat Adjustment
47
Lumbar Adjustment
48
Reclining Seatbacks
48
Heated Front Seats
49
Rear Seats
50
Safety Belts
52
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
54
Lap-Shoulder Belt
54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
57
Safety Belt Extender
57
Safety System Check
58
Safety Belt Care
58
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
58
Airbag System
59
Where Are the Airbags?
61
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
62
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
63
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
63
Passenger Sensing System
65
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
69
Airbag System Check
70
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
70
Child Restraints
71
Older Children
71
Infants and Young Children
72
Child Restraint Systems
75
Where to Put the Restraint
76
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
78
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
91
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
92
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
97
Storage
101
Storage Compartments
101
Glove Box
101
Cupholders
101
Sunglasses Storage
102
Underseat Storage
102
Center Console Storage
102
Instruments and Controls
103
Controls
104
Steering Wheel Adjustment
104
Steering Wheel Controls
105
Horn
105
Windshield Wiper/Washer
105
Compass
106
Clock
107
Power Outlets
108
Wireless Charging
108
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
110
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
111
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
113
Speedometer
115
Odometer
115
Trip Odometer
115
Tachometer
115
Fuel Gauge
115
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
116
Safety Belt Reminders
117
Airbag Readiness Light
118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
118
Charging System Light
119
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
119
Brake System Warning Light
121
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
122
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
122
Tow/Haul Mode Light
122
Hill Descent Control Light
122
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
123
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
123
Traction Off Light
123
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
123
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
124
Tire Pressure Light
124
Engine Oil Pressure Light
125
Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Level)
125
Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel)
125
Security Light
126
High-Beam On Light
126
Front Fog Lamp Light
126
Lamps On Reminder
126
Cruise Control Light
126
Door Ajar Light (Uplevel Cluster)
127
Information Displays
127
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
127
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
130
Vehicle Messages
133
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
133
Brake System Messages
134
Compass Messages
134
Door Ajar Messages
134
Engine Cooling System Messages
134
Engine Oil Messages
135
Engine Power Messages
135
Fuel System Messages
136
Key and Lock Messages
136
Lamp Messages
136
Object Detection System Messages
136
Ride Control System Messages
137
Airbag System Messages
137
Safety Belt Messages
137
Security Messages
138
Steering System Messages
138
Starting the Vehicle Messages
138
Tire Messages
138
Transmission Messages
139
Vehicle Reminder Messages
140
Vehicle Speed Messages
140
Vehicle Personalization
140
Lighting
147
Exterior Lighting
147
Exterior Lamp Controls
147
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
148
Flash-to-Pass
148
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
148
Automatic Headlamp System
149
Hazard Warning Flashers
150
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
150
Fog Lamps
150
Interior Lighting
151
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
151
Cargo Lamp
151
Dome Lamps
152
Reading Lamps
152
Lighting Features
152
Entry Lighting
152
Exit Lighting
152
Battery Load Management
153
Battery Power Protection
153
Infotainment System
154
Introduction
154
Infotainment
154
Theft-Deterrent Feature
155
Overview (Base Radio)
156
Overview (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
158
Home Page (Base Radio)
159
Home Page (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
161
Software Updates
162
Radio
162
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio)
162
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
164
Satellite Radio (Base Radio)
165
Satellite Radio (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
166
Radio Reception
167
Multi-Band Antenna
168
Pandora Internet Radio
168
Audio Players
171
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
171
USB Port (Base Radio)
171
USB Port (Base Radio with Touchscreen)
174
Auxiliary Jack
180
Bluetooth Audio
181
Voice Recognition
182
Phone
188
Bluetooth (Overview)
188
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
189
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
193
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio with Touchscreen)
198
Text Messaging
202
Trademarks and License Agreements
203
Climate Controls
209
Climate Control Systems
209
Automatic Climate Control System
211
Air Vents
213
Maintenance
214
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
214
Driving and Operating
215
Driving Information
216
Distracted Driving
216
Defensive Driving
216
Drunk Driving
216
Control of a Vehicle
217
Braking
217
Steering
217
Off-Road Recovery
218
Loss of Control
218
Off-Road Driving
219
Driving on Wet Roads
223
Hill and Mountain Roads
224
Winter Driving
225
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
226
Vehicle Load Limits
227
Truck-Camper Loading Information
233
Starting and Operating
233
New Vehicle Break-In
233
Ignition Positions
234
Starting the Engine
235
Engine Heater
236
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
238
Shifting Into Park
239
Shifting out of Park
240
Parking
240
Parking over Things That Burn
241
Engine Exhaust
241
Running the Vehicle While Parked
242
Automatic Transmission
242
Manual Mode
245
Tow/Haul Mode
246
Manual Transmission
247
Drive Systems
248
Four-Wheel Drive
248
Brakes
255
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
255
Parking Brake
255
Brake Assist
256
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
256
Ride Control Systems
257
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
257
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
259
Cruise Control
260
Driver Assistance Systems
262
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
262
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
264
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
265
Fuel
267
California Fuel Requirements
268
Fuels in Foreign Countries
268
Fuel Additives
268
Filling the Tank
268
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
270
Trailer Towing
271
General Towing Information
271
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
271
Towing Equipment
276
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
278
Conversions and Add-Ons
279
Add-On Electrical Equipment
279
Vehicle Care
280
General Information
281
California Proposition 65 Warning
281
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
281
Accessories and Modifications
282
Vehicle Checks
282
Doing Your Own Service Work
282
Hood
283
Engine Compartment Overview
284
Engine Oil
287
Engine Oil Life System
289
Automatic Transmission Fluid
291
Manual Transmission Fluid
291
Hydraulic Clutch
291
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
292
Cooling System
293
Engine Coolant
295
Engine Overheating
297
Engine Fan
298
Washer Fluid
299
Brakes
299
Brake Fluid
300
Battery - North America
301
Four-Wheel Drive
302
Front Axle
303
Rear Axle
304
Starter Switch Check
304
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
305
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
305
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
306
Wiper Blade Replacement
306
Headlamp Aiming
307
Bulb Replacement
307
Halogen Bulbs
307
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
308
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
308
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
309
Replacement Bulbs
310
Electrical System
310
Electrical System Overload
310
Fuses
311
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
311
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
315
Wheels and Tires
317
Tires
317
All-Season Tires
318
Winter Tires
318
All-Terrain Tires
319
Tire Sidewall Labeling
319
Tire Designations
321
Tire Terminology and Definitions
322
Tire Pressure
324
Tire Pressure Monitor System
326
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
327
Tire Inspection
330
Tire Rotation
330
When It Is Time for New Tires
331
Buying New Tires
332
Different Size Tires and Wheels
333
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
334
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
335
Wheel Replacement
335
Tire Chains
336
If a Tire Goes Flat
337
Tire Changing
339
Compact Spare Tire
347
Full-Size Spare Tire
348
Jump Starting
349
Jump Starting - North America
349
Towing the Vehicle
352
Recreational Vehicle Towing
352
Appearance Care
357
Exterior Care
357
Interior Care
362
Floor Mats
365
Service and Maintenance
366
General Information
366
Maintenance Schedule
367
Special Application Services
373
Additional Maintenance and Care
373
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
376
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
376
Maintenance Replacement Parts
378
Maintenance Records
379
Technical Data
380
Vehicle Identification
380
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
380
Service Parts Identification Label
380
Vehicle Data
381
Capacities and Specifications
381
Engine Drive Belt Routing
383
Customer Information
384
Customer Information
384
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
384
Customer Assistance Offices
386
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
387
Online Owner Center
387
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
388
Roadside Assistance Program
388
Scheduling Service Appointments
390
Courtesy Transportation Program
390
Collision Damage Repair
391
Service Publications Ordering Information
393
Radio Frequency Statement
394
Reporting Safety Defects
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
395
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
395
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
395
Event Data Recorders
396
OnStar®
396
Infotainment System
397
OnStar
398
OnStar Overview
398
OnStar Services
399
Emergency
399
Security
399
Navigation
400
Connections
400
Diagnostics
402
OnStar Additional Information
403
Index
408
Index_A
408
Index_B
409
Index_C
409
Index_D
410
Index_E
411
Index_F
411
Index_G
412
Index_H
412
Index_I
412
Index_J
413
Index_K
413
Index_L
413
Index_M
414
Index_N
414
Index_O
414
Index_P
415
Index_R
415
Index_S
416
Index_T
417
Index_U
418
Index_V
418
Index_W
418
2017 Chevrolet Colorado Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is a versatile midsize pickup truck that seamlessly combines capability with comfort. With its bold styling and efficient performance, it appeals to a wide range of drivers from weekend adventurers to everyday commuters. The Colorado stands out in its class by offering an impressive blend of technology, fuel efficiency, and hauling ability, making it a reliable companion for both work and play.
Powertrains
The 2017 Colorado offers multiple powertrain options that cater to varying performance needs. The base model comes equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, providing a great balance of power and efficiency. For those seeking enhanced performance, an available 3.6-liter V6 engine delivers an exhilarating 308 horsepower and comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the Colorado offers a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which impressively tows up to 7,700 pounds while also achieving excellent fuel economy.
Trims
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is available in four distinct trims: Work Truck (WT), LT, Z71, and the luxurious High Country. The WT serves as a no-frills work vehicle, while the LT adds more conveniences such as a touchscreen display and smartphone integration. The Z71 trim focuses on off-road capabilities with features like skid plates and rugged tires. The High Country, on the other hand, targets upscale buyers with premium leather interiors and advanced technology features, ensuring a comfortable ride.
Features
This truck comes loaded with an array of features designed for safety and convenience. Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, a six-speaker audio system, and a 4.2-inch display. Higher trims offer amenities like adaptive cruise control, a larger touchscreen, navigation, and advanced safety technologies such as lane departure warning and forward collision alert, enhancing both driving pleasure and peace of mind.
Owner's Manual
The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado's owner's manual provides comprehensive guidelines about the vehicle's functions, maintenance schedules, and safety procedures, empowering drivers to get the most out of their truck. It's an essential resource for understanding the unique features of each trim, ensuring optimal performance, and enhancing the overall ownership experience.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Colorado owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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