2018 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Colorado
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Heated Seats
12
Head Restraint Adjustment
12
Seat Belts
13
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
13
Steering Wheel Adjustment
14
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16
Climate Controls
17
Transmission
18
Infotainment System
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
21
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)
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Fuel (Gasoline)
26
Fuel (Diesel)
26
E85 or FlexFuel
26
Engine Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
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
36
Vehicle Alarm System
37
Immobilizer
38
Convex Mirrors
39
Manual Mirrors
39
Power Mirrors
40
Folding Mirrors
40
Heated Mirrors
40
Interior Rearview Mirrors
42
Manual Rearview Mirror
42
Power Windows
43
Rear Windows
44
Seat Adjustment
48
Power Seat Adjustment
49
Lumbar Adjustment
49
Reclining Seatbacks
49
Heated Front Seats
50
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
55
Lap-Shoulder Belt
56
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
59
Seat Belt Extender
59
Safety System Check
60
Seat Belt Care
60
Where Are the Airbags?
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
65
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
66
Passenger Sensing System
67
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Airbag System Check
73
Older Children
74
Infants and Young Children
75
Child Restraint Systems
78
Where to Put the Restraint
79
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
81
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
95
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
95
Glove Box
104
Cupholders
104
Sunglasses Storage
105
Underseat Storage
105
Steering Wheel Adjustment
107
Steering Wheel Controls
107
Horn
108
Windshield Wiper/Washer
108
Compass
109
Clock
109
Power Outlets
110
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
113
Instrument Cluster (Upevel)
115
Speedometer
117
Odometer
117
Trip Odometer
117
Tachometer
117
Fuel Gauge
117
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
118
Seat Belt Reminders
119
Airbag Readiness Light
120
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
120
Charging System Light
121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
121
Brake System Warning Light
123
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
124
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
125
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
125
Tow/Haul Mode Light
125
Hill Descent Control Light
125
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
125
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
126
Traction Off Light
126
StabiliTrak OFF Light
126
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
126
Tire Pressure Light
127
Engine Oil Pressure Light
127
Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Level)
128
Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel)
128
Security Light
128
High-Beam On Light
128
Front Fog Lamp Light
129
Lamps On Reminder
129
Cruise Control Light
129
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
130
Engine Power Messages
136
Vehicle Speed Messages
136
Exterior Lamp Controls
143
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
144
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
144
Flash-to-Pass
144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
145
Automatic Headlamp System
145
Hazard Warning Flashers
146
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
146
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
148
Cargo Lamp
148
Dome Lamps
148
Entry Lighting
149
Exit Lighting
149
Battery Load Management
149
Battery Power Protection
150
Infotainment
151
Theft-Deterrent Feature
152
Overview
153
Home Page
154
AM-FM Radio
155
Satellite Radio
157
Radio Reception
158
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
160
USB Port
160
Auxiliary Jack
166
Bluetooth Audio
166
Bluetooth (Overview)
173
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
175
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
179
Text Messaging
184
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
185
Automatic Climate Control System
194
Distracted Driving
199
Defensive Driving
200
Drunk Driving
200
Control of a Vehicle
200
Braking
200
Steering
201
Off-Road Recovery
201
Loss of Control
202
Off-Road Driving
202
Driving on Wet Roads
207
Hill and Mountain Roads
208
Winter Driving
208
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
210
Vehicle Load Limits
211
New Vehicle Break-In
217
Ignition Positions
217
Starting the Engine
219
Engine Heater
220
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
221
Shifting Into Park
222
Shifting out of Park
223
Parking
223
Manual Mode
228
Tow/Haul Mode
230
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
239
Parking Brake
240
Brake Assist
240
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
241
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
244
Driver Mode Control (ZR2 Only)
245
Limited-Slip Differential
246
Locking Rear Axle
246
Locking Front Axle
247
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
251
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
252
California Fuel Requirements
257
Fuels in Foreign Countries
257
Fuel Additives
257
Filling the Tank
257
General Towing Information
260
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
260
Towing Equipment
265
California Proposition 65 Warning
276
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
277
Doing Your Own Service Work
277
Hood
278
Engine Compartment Overview
279
Engine Oil
282
Engine Oil Life System
284
Automatic Transmission Fluid
286
Manual Transmission Fluid
286
Hydraulic Clutch
286
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
287
Cooling System
288
Engine Overheating
292
Engine Fan
293
Washer Fluid
294
Brakes
294
Brake Fluid
295
Battery - North America
296
Four-Wheel Drive
297
Front Axle
298
Rear Axle
299
Starter Switch Check
299
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
300
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
300
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
301
Wiper Blade Replacement
301
Windshield Replacement
302
Gas Strut(s)
302
Halogen Bulbs
303
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
304
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
304
Electrical System Overload
306
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
306
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
307
Tires
313
All-Season Tires
314
Winter Tires
314
All-Terrain Tires
315
Tire Sidewall Labeling
315
Tire Designations
317
Tire Terminology and Definitions
318
Tire Pressure
321
Tire Pressure Monitor System
322
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
323
Tire Inspection
326
Tire Rotation
326
When It Is Time for New Tires
327
Buying New Tires
328
Different Size Tires and Wheels
330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
330
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
332
Wheel Replacement
332
Tire Chains
333
If a Tire Goes Flat
333
Tire Changing
335
Compact Spare Tire
344
Exterior Care
354
Interior Care
359
General Information
364
Maintenance Schedule
366
Special Application Services
371
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
375
Maintenance Replacement Parts
376
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
379
Capacities and Specifications
380
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
383
Customer Assistance Offices
385
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
386
Online Owner Center
386
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
387
Roadside Assistance Program
387
Scheduling Service Appointments
389
Courtesy Transportation Program
389
Collision Damage Repair
390
Service Publications Ordering Information
392
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
394
Event Data Recorders
395
OnStar
396
Emergency
398
Security
399
Navigation
399
Connections
400
Diagnostics
402
Index_A
409
Index_B
410
Index_C
410
Index_D
411
Index_E
412
Index_F
412
Index_G
413
Index_H
413
Index_I
414
Index_J
414
Index_K
414
Index_L
414
Index_M
415
Index_N
415
Index_O
415
Index_P
416
Index_R
416
Index_S
417
Index_T
418
Index_U
419
Index_V
419
Index_W
419
FAQ about the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Manual
What contains the 2018 Colorado manual?
The Chevrolet Colorado owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Colorado. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Colorado 2018 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
Where to download the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado Owners Manual?
The Chevrolet Colorado owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Chevrolet Colorado year 2018 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Chevrolet Colorado (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.
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