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Gm Chevrolet Avalanche User Manual (494 pages)


Brand: Gm | Category: Cars | Size: 3.29 MB |

 

Table of contents

Canadian Owners

2

How to Use This Manual

2

Vehicle Damage Warnings

4

Vehicle Symbols

4

Front Seats

8

Power Lumbar

9

Heated Seats

10

Reclining Seatbacks

11

Rear Seats

13

Why Safety Belts Work

16

Questions and Answers About

19

Safety Belts

19

Driver Position

20

Lap Belt

28

Rear Seat Passengers

29

Lap-Shoulder Belt

30

Children and Small Adults

32

Safety Belt Extender

34

Child Restraints

35

Child Restraint Systems

41

Top Strap

45

Seat Position

49

Center Front Seat Position

51

Airbag System

55

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

60

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

61

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

62

What Will You See After an

62

Airbag Inflates?

62

Passenger Sensing System

64

Restraint System Check

69

Remote Keyless Entry System

74

Operation

75

Matching Transmitter(s) to

76

Resynchronization

77

Power Door Locks

79

Delayed Locking

79

Programmable Automatic

80

Door Locks

80

Rear Door Security Locks

82

Lockout Protection

82

Reinstalling the Rear Glass

88

Tailgate

92

Tailgate Removal

93

Power Windows

95

Sun Visors

95

Theft-Deterrent Systems

96

Passlock

97

Starting and Operating

98

Starting Your Engine

99

{CAUTION:

101

Tow/Haul Mode

105

Four-Wheel Drive

105

Shifting Into 4LO

108

Shifting Out of 4LO

108

Shifting into NEUTRAL

109

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL

109

Parking Brake

110

Compass Variance

116

Compass Calibration

117

Automatic Dimming Rearview

118

Mirror with Compass and

118

Temperature Display

118

Compass Operation

119

Outside Camper-Type Mirrors

121

Outside Power Mirrors

121

Outside Heated Mirrors

123

Services

124

Personal Calling

125

Steering Wheel Controls

125

HomeLink

126

Transmitter

126

Programming the HomeLink

127

Storage Areas

130

Luggage Carrier

131

Rear Storage Area

131

Cargo Panel Storage System

134

All-Weather Cargo Area

142

Maintenance and Cleaning

143

Top Drain Grates – Removal

144

Side Rail Channels

145

Midgate Drain Grate Removal

146

Top-Box Storage

147

Removing the Tonneau Cover

149

Removing the Front/Rear Rails

152

• When placing the

154

Vehicle Personalization

155

Easy Exit Seat

156

Section 3 Instrument Panel

157

Instrument Panel Overview

160

Hazard Warning Flashers

162

Other Warning Devices

162

Tilt Wheel

163

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

164

Flash-to-Pass

165

Windshield Wipers

165

Exterior Lamps

170

Headlamps on Reminder

171

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

171

Automatic Headlamp System

171

Fog Lamps

172

Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp

173

Exterior Cargo Lamps

173

Instrument Panel Brightness

173

Dome Lamps

174

Entry/Exit Lighting

174

Reading Lamps

174

Battery Run-Down Protection

175

Accessory Power Outlets

175

Climate Controls

176

Defogging and Defrosting

177

Dual Automatic Climate

178

Control System

178

Automatic Operation

180

Manual Operation

181

Outlet Adjustment

183

Warning Lights, Gages

184

Instrument Panel Cluster

185

Speedometer and Odometer

186

Tachometer

186

Safety Belt Reminder Light

186

Voltmeter Gage

190

Anti-Lock Brake System

192

Warning Light

192

Traction Off Light

192

Transmission Temperature Gage

194

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

195

If the Light is Flashing

196

If the Light Is On Steady

196

Emissions Inspection and

197

Maintenance Programs

197

Security Light

199

Cruise Control Light

199

Highbeam On Light

199

Tow/Haul Mode Light

200

Fuel Gage

200

Low Fuel Warning Light

200

DIC Operation and Displays

202

Fuel Information Button

203

Select Button

204

Customization Button

204

DIC Warnings and Messages

205

BUCKLE SEATBELT

206

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

206

CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE

206

CHECK OIL LEVEL

207

CHECK WASHER FLUID

207

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

207

ENGINE COOLANT HOT

207

ENGINE OVERHEATED

208

FUEL LEVEL LOW

208

KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW

208

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

208

LOW COOLANT LEVEL

209

OIL LIFE RESET

209

OIL PRESSURE LOW

209

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

209

REDUCED ENGINE POWER

210

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

210

SERVICE 4WD

210

SERVICE AIR BAG

210

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

211

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM

211

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL

211

SERVICE STABILITY

211

STABILITY SYS ACTIVE

211

STABILITY SYS DISABLED

212

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

212

TRACTION ACTIVE

212

TRACTION SYS LIMITED

212

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

213

TRANSMISSION HOT

213

DIC Vehicle Customization

214

Door Lock Delay

215

Lock Feedback

216

Unlock Feedback

216

Curb View

218

Alarm Warning

218

Audio System(s)

220

Radio with CD

221

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

222

Playing the Radio

222

Finding a Station

223

Setting Preset Stations

223

(RDS and XM™)

225

RDS Messages

226

Radio Messages

226

XM™ Radio Messages

227

XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)

228

Playing a CD

229

Radio with Six-Disc CD

231

Radio Data System (RDS)

232

Playing a Specific Loaded CD

241

Using Song List Mode

243

CD Messages

244

Listening to a DVD

245

Parental Control

245

Before You Drive

245

Headphones

246

Stereo RCA Jacks

246

Audio Output

247

Video Screen

248

DVD Player

248

DVD Player Buttons

249

Remote Control

250

Remote Control Buttons

251

Battery Replacement

253

DVD Messages

255

DVD Distortion

255

Navigation/Radio System

256

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

256

Theft-Deterrent Feature

258

Audio Steering Wheel Controls

258

Radio Reception

259

Your Driving, the Road, and

262

Your Vehicle

262

• The drinker’s body weight

263

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

266

Braking in Emergencies

268

Traction Assist System (TAS)

268

Locking Rear Axle

270

StabiliTrak

270

Traction Control Operation

272

Steering

273

Steering in Emergencies

274

Off-Road Recovery

275

Loss of Control

277

Off-Road Driving with Your

278

Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

278

Scanning the Terrain

281

Driving at Night

290

City Driving

294

Freeway Driving

295

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

296

Highway Hypnosis

297

Winter Driving

300

Certification/Tire Label

309

Adding a Snow Plow or Similar

312

Equipment

312

Towing Your Vehicle

316

Recreational Vehicle Towing

316

Dinghy Towing

317

Level Control

321

Trailer Recommendations

321

Weight of the Trailer

324

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

326

Carrying Hitches

327

Safety Chains

328

Trailer Brakes

328

Driving with a Trailer

328

Following Distance

329

Backing Up

329

Making Turns

329

Trailer Wiring Harness

332

Four-Wire Harness Adapter

333

Auxiliary Battery

334

Gasoline Octane

339

Gasoline Specifications

339

California Fuel

340

Additives

340

Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)

341

Engine Compartment Overview

348

Engine Oil

351

When to Add Engine Oil

352

• SAE 5W-30

353

Engine Oil Life System

354

How to Reset the Engine Oil

355

Life System

355

What to Do with Used Oil

355

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

356

How to Inspect

357

Automatic Transmission Fluid

359

Checking the Fluid Level

360

How to Add Fluid

361

Overheated Engine Protection

366

Operating Mode

366

Cooling System

366

Engine Fan Noise

371

Power Steering Fluid

372

What to Use

373

Windshield Washer Fluid

374

Rear Axle

383

Front Axle

385

Headlamps

387

Parking Lamps

389

Daytime Running Lamps

390

Taillamps

393

Windshield Wiper Blade

394

Replacement

394

Tire Sidewall Labelling

396

Tire Size

398

Inflation - Tire Pressure

401

Tire Inspection and Rotation

404

Wheel Replacement

408

Removing the Flat Tire and

416

Installing the Spare Tire

416

Appearance Care

429

Fabric/Carpet

430

Using Cleaner on Fabric

431

Instrument Panel

432

Interior Plastic Components

432

Glass Surfaces

432

Finish Care

434

Windshield and Wiper Blades

434

Sheet Metal Damage

436

Finish Damage

436

Underbody Maintenance

436

Chemical Paint Spotting

436

Vehicle Identification

438

Electrical System

439

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

440

Underhood Fuse Block

443

Fuse Block

447

Capacities and Specifications

448

Engine Specifications

449

Maintenance Schedule

452

Scheduled Maintenance

454

Additional Required Services

456

Maintenance Footnotes

458

Owner Checks and Services

459

At Each Fuel Fill

459

Recommended Fluids and

463

Lubricants

463

Maintenance Record

466

Maintenance Record (cont’d)

467

Customer Assistance and

470

Information

470

Online Owner Center

471

Customer Assistance for Text

472

Telephone (TTY) Users

472

Customer Assistance Offices

472

GM Mobility Reimbursement

473

Roadside Assistance Program

474

Courtesy Transportation

475

Transportation Options

476

Data Recorders

477

Reporting Safety Defects

478

Service Manuals

479

Case Unit Repair Manual

480

Service Bulletins

480

Owner’s Information

480





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