2020 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual

2020 Chevrolet Colorado owners manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Colorado
Rating:
(6)

Online manual

Size:
5.67 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
Keys
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
13
Remote Vehicle Start
15
Door Locks
16
Power Door Locks
17
Delayed Locking
17
Automatic Door Locks
18
Lockout Protection
18
Vehicle Alarm System
19
Immobilizer
20
Convex Mirrors
21
Manual Mirrors
21
Power Mirrors
22
Folding Mirrors
22
Heated Mirrors
22
Interior Rearview Mirrors
24
Manual Rearview Mirror
24
Power Windows
25
Rear Windows
26
Seat Adjustment
30
Power Seat Adjustment
31
Lumbar Adjustment
31
Reclining Seatbacks
32
Heated Front Seats
33
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
38
Lap-Shoulder Belt
40
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
43
Seat Belt Extender
43
Safety System Check
43
Seat Belt Care
44
Where Are the Airbags?
46
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
48
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
49
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
49
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
49
Passenger Sensing System
51
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
55
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
55
Airbag System Check
56
Older Children
57
Infants and Young Children
59
Child Restraint Systems
61
Where to Put the Restraint
63
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
65
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
79
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
80
Glove Box
89
Cupholders
89
Sunglasses Storage
90
Underseat Storage
90
Steering Wheel Adjustment
92
Steering Wheel Controls
92
Heated Steering Wheel
92
Horn
93
Windshield Wiper/Washer
93
Compass
94
Clock
94
Power Outlets
94
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
99
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
101
Speedometer
103
Odometer
103
Trip Odometer
103
Tachometer
103
Fuel Gauge
104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
105
Seat Belt Reminders
105
Airbag Readiness Light
106
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
106
Charging System Light
107
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
108
Brake System Warning Light
110
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
110
Tow/Haul Mode Light
111
Hill Descent Control Light
111
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
111
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
111
Traction Off Light
111
StabiliTrak OFF Light
112
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
112
Tire Pressure Light
113
Engine Oil Pressure Light
113
Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Level)
114
Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel)
114
Security Light
114
High-Beam On Light
114
Front Fog Lamp Light
115
Lamps On Reminder
115
Cruise Control Light
115
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
116
Engine Power Messages
122
Vehicle Speed Messages
122
Exterior Lamp Controls
126
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
127
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
127
Flash-to-Pass
127
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
128
Automatic Headlamp System
128
Hazard Warning Flashers
129
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
129
Fog Lamps
130
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
131
Dome Lamps
131
Entry Lighting
132
Exit Lighting
132
Battery Load Management
132
Battery Power Protection
133
Automatic Climate Control System
137
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
141
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
143
Distracted Driving
143
Defensive Driving
144
Drunk Driving
144
Control of a Vehicle
145
Braking
145
Steering
145
Off-Road Recovery
146
Loss of Control
146
Off-Road Driving
147
Driving on Wet Roads
152
Hill and Mountain Roads
152
Winter Driving
153
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
154
Vehicle Load Limits
156
New Vehicle Break-In
161
Ignition Positions
162
Starting the Engine
164
Engine Heater
165
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
167
Shifting Into Park
167
Shifting out of Park
168
Parking over Things That Burn
169
Manual Mode
173
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
182
Parking Brake
183
Brake Assist
183
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
184
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
187
Driver Mode Control
188
Limited-Slip Differential
188
Locking Rear Axle
188
Locking Front Axle
189
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
194
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
197
Top Tier Fuel
200
Recommended Fuel
200
Prohibited Fuels
201
Fuels in Foreign Countries
201
Fuel Additives
201
Filling the Tank
201
General Towing Information
204
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
204
Towing Equipment
214
California Proposition 65 Warning
225
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
226
Doing Your Own Service Work
226
Hood
227
Engine Compartment Overview
229
Engine Oil
232
Engine Oil Life System
234
Automatic Transmission Fluid
236
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
236
Cooling System
238
Engine Overheating
241
Engine Fan
242
Washer Fluid
243
Brakes
244
Brake Fluid
244
Battery - North America
246
Four-Wheel Drive
246
Front Axle
247
Rear Axle
247
Starter Switch Check
247
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
248
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
248
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
248
Wiper Blade Replacement
249
Windshield Replacement
249
Halogen Bulbs
251
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
252
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
252
Electrical System Overload
254
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
255
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
255
Tires
263
All-Season Tires
264
Winter Tires
264
All-Terrain Tires
265
Tire Sidewall Labeling
265
Tire Designations
267
Tire Terminology and Definitions
268
Tire Pressure
270
Tire Pressure Monitor System
271
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
272
Tire Inspection
277
Tire Rotation
277
When It Is Time for New Tires
278
Buying New Tires
279
Different Size Tires and Wheels
280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
281
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
282
Wheel Replacement
283
Tire Chains
283
If a Tire Goes Flat
284
Tire Changing
286
Compact Spare Tire
295
Exterior Care
305
Interior Care
310
General Information
315
Maintenance Schedule
317
Special Application Services
323
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
327
Maintenance Replacement Parts
328
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
331
Capacities and Specifications
332
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
335
Customer Assistance Offices
337
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
338
Online Owner Center
338
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
339
Roadside Assistance Program
339
Scheduling Service Appointments
341
Courtesy Transportation Program
341
Collision Damage Repair
342
Publication Ordering Information
344
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
345
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
346
Cybersecurity
347
Event Data Recorders
347
OnStar
348
Emergency
350
Security
351
Navigation
357
Connections
358
Index_A
361
Index_B
362
Index_C
362
Index_D
363
Index_E
364
Index_F
364
Index_G
365
Index_H
365
Index_I
365
Index_J
366
Index_K
366
Index_L
366
Index_M
367
Index_N
367
Index_O
367
Index_P
367
Index_R
368
Index_S
368
Index_T
370
Index_U
370
Index_V
371
Index_W
371

FAQ about the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Manual

What contains the 2020 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 2020 owner's manual:

  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
  • Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
  • Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices

Where to download the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado Owners Manual?

The Chevrolet Colorado owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Chevrolet Colorado year 2020 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2020 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The Chevrolet Colorado (2020) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2020 is available in English.

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